marred by wilted blossoms. Each open bloom curls into a 
graceful little spiral during the night and usually drops to 
the ground before sunrise to be replaced by another crisp 
flower the next afternoon. 
"What's more, the Vesper Iris is easy to grow! It 
thrives in half sun or inthe openin a great variety of soils, 
preferring rich, heavy loam, but alsotolerating stony, sandy 
ground. As for hardiness, it survives winters without pro- 
tection, even when the temperature drops to 15 degrees be- 
low zero. This is true only of plants set out before the 
blooming season. Fall plantings do not become sufficiently 
established to withstand the rigors of winter. 
"Unlike other iris, which must be planted in late sum- 
mer or fall for spring bloom, the Vesper Iris is ideal for 
the impatient gardener. Soon after it is set out in spring 
the blossoms will begin to appear. And it is very rare in- 
deed when a plant fails to do so. 
"The jewel-like flowers of the Vesper Iris will attract 
more hummingbirds and bees than any other flower in your 
garden. The buzzing bees found ina large planting can be 
heard almost a block away, yet you may walk through the 
planting without the slightest danger of being stung--so in- 
tent are the bees in gathering the nectar. 
"Few gardeners know this delicately beautiful flower. 
If you want something different for your garden, you'll find 
this aleading candidate. Evenif you've never planted a gar- 
den you'll have success with this easy-to-grow iris.'' 
Mrs. T. W. Barnes, of Oklahoma, wrote the following 
information about the experience she had with Vesper Iris: 
"J ordered 3 Vesper Iris....This year the plants sent 
up 10 bloom stems and had 6450 blooms. Bloomed from 60 
to 225 blooms per day from July 17 to Aug. 29. Flower 
stems grew 36 inches high. 
We have an excellent crop of Vesper Iris available for 
spring shipment. Order now so you will be certain to have 
this lovely and unusual iris blooming in your garden this 
summer. 
5 husky plants for only $1.95, postpaid. 
10 for only $3.75, postpaid. 
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