TEA ROSE. (Whiting.) 36”. A perfectly formed mallow-pink with 
coppery shadings. A pure self with a touch of blue at the tip of 
the beard. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
THE RED DOUGLAS. 38”. A smoothly finished rosy wine-red with a 
deep orange beard. The flowers are large, beautifully formed, and 
of great substance. One of the finest reds. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
THREE OAKS. (Whiting.) 36”. A beautiful blending of mallow-pink 
and copper tones with a blue blaze on the falls. Perhaps a coppery 
rose best describes this beautiful flower. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
TIFFANY. (H. Sass.) 34”. A pleasing yellow plicata with deep pink 
or rose stitching on both standards and falls. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
VATICAN PURPLE. (Whiting.) 38”. A very rich dark blue-purple 
self that holds up well in the field. The stalks are strong, well 
branched, and often carry from 9 to 12 huge flowers over a long 
blooming period. An unexcelled dark purple. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
WHITE GODDESS. (Nesmith.) 38”. A nicely formed white with domed 
standards and flaring falls. The flowers are a glistening white with 
yellow beard and are borne on tall, sturdy stems. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
WHITE WEDGEWOOD. (Grant.) 38”. A very large blue-white with 
domed standards and semi-flaring falls. The beauty of the flower is 
enhanced by the dark blue beard. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Early Blooming DWARF IRIS 
Dwarf Iris, Azurea 
Fine for the Rock Garden 
or for the Perennial Border 
By the time the last snow has melted away, you will find the Dwarfs 
are peeping through the ground. Almost before you know it, these 
little plants are covered with bloom. They bring color to your garden, 
along with your Crocus. 
We have sufficient quantity of the very light blue variety, AZUREA, 
to offer this season. The plants are very much smaller than other Iris 
and should be planted in groups of at least 6. 
6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.25, postpaid 
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SIBERIAN IRIS 
Make a nice planting of Siberian Iris throughout your perennial 
border and also around your bird bath. You will find the birds like 
the seclusion this Iris gives them. The flowers are graceful and they 
give your bouquets the artistic effect they often need. The plants 
grow upright, and the grass-like foliage adds materially to the beauty 
of any planting in which they are used. 
All Field-Grown, Large Divisions: 
Each 75c; any 3 for $2.00; all 7 for $4.00, postpaid. 
CAESAR. 48”. A uniform deep violet-blue. Very rich coloring in this 
variety. To see is to order. 
CAESAR’S BROTHER. 48”. Deeper in color than Caesar. The darkest 
of all Siberian Iris. A rich pansy-violet. 
EMPEROR. 48”. True Oriental form. Comes from Japan. The flowers 
are large, of fine form, good texture, and the color a rich uniform 
deep violet-blue. 
GATINEAU. 48”. An excellent clear blue Iris with extremely large 
flowers on sturdy stems. 
KINGFISHER BLUE. 54”. A very tall, graceful growing variety. A fine, 
large bright blue on very sturdy stems. 
NORA DISTIN. 30”. Standards and styles clear violet; falls white edged 
and veined china-blue. 
SNOW CREST. 36”. A tall, pure white with slightly frilled large flowers. 
One of the best of all whites. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
AND CARE OF IRIS 
1, Choose a sunny well-drained location, for Iris will not 
survive in a wet soil. 
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The best time to plant is during July and August in north- 
ern states and September in the warmer areas. Iris will 
not bloom the following season unless it is planted early. 
3. Plant rhizomes just below the surface of the ground about 
a foot apart. Have the roots well spread out and firm the 
soil tightly about each one. 
4. Newly set plants should be watered lightly immediately 
after planting if the soil is dry. 
5. Do not over-fertilize but if the soil is poor, steamed bone 
meal will prove very satisfactory, using a handful to a 
square foot of soil. 
6. Keep your plants free from weeds and cultivate shallow. 
Always cultivate after a heavy rain when the ground has 
dried sufficiently. 
7. Divide old clumps about every 3 or 4 years immediately 
after the blooming season is over. 
8. Iris borer is a common pest and will destroy entire clumps 
if not controlled. They are easily controlled by an ap- 
plication of 5% DDT spray or dust at weekly intervals 
in early spring and again in September. 
9. In northern sections, protect your Iris during the winter 
months by using marsh hay or straw that is free from 
weed seeds. 
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