IRIS SHILKA exe: t8 
The graceful filigree of the branches of these Vesper Iris is studded with from one 
to two hundred jewellike flowers, truly a mammoth bouquet. The delicately colored 
blossoms, which at a distance resemble a multitude of gorgeous butterflies at rest with 
motionless outstretched wings, vary in color, including such hues as translucent lav- 
ender with markings of mahogany, lemon, copper and orange-brown. The Shilka Tris, 
which are exceedingly easy to grow, bloom for a month during July and August when 
flowers are scarce. Vesper Iris resist both severe cold and intense heat with impunity. 
Be the first in your locality to grow this unique Iris. $1.95 per 5; $3.50 per 10. 
Tris 
Shilka 
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Dutch 
Iris, 
Lemon 
Queen 
ENGLISH 
IRIS DUTCH IRIS (Bulbous) 
~ A new and early flowering race coming into bloom just 
(Bulbous) 
This magnificent mixture 
of bulbous English Iris has been developed at our nur- 
after the Tulips are gone. The flowers are large, resembling 
Orchids, and are distinctive and brilliant in color. Flowers of 
heavy texture and when cut have wonderful keeping qualities. 
Bulbs should be planted in the fall, 5 inches deep, in well 
drained soil, with a light protection after freezing weather 
sets in. Offered at new low prices. Doz. 100 
SAX BLUE. Rich dark blue with a distinctive 
series, and contains all the choicest varieties which can pos 
sibly be had in these fine Iris. The English Iris are a bulbous 
Iris which bloom in our latitude about the early part of July, 
and come after all other bulbous Iris. They should be planted 
as soon after receiving them as possible for best results. They yellow blotchy very large 228 im 2 $1.00 $7.00 
prefer the more moist and heavier soils, and should have good LEMON QUEEN. 28 in. New lovely pure 
drainage. The blooms of the English Iris are considered to be fevmoneyell ow mene wiencner estore AL po ftOe eo 
the finest of any in the Iris class, and each individual bloom 
is strikingly beautiful and as cut flowers they are unsurpassed. 
We are offering them in a fine mixture of colors. $1.65 per 
doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
WHITE EXCELISOR. 22 in. Uniform pure 
white falls, very broad, of good form and 
substance 
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Tris 
English Iris Reticulata 
IRIS 
RETICULATA 
(Bulbous) 
This lovely species is one of 
the treasures of the garden or 
rock garden. It can be describ- 
ed as a small form of the Dutch 
Iris, or Spanish Iris. Its main 
value lies in the fact that it 
can be forced into bloom in the 
house with the greatest ease. 
Six or eight bulbs put into a 
4- to 5-inch pot when received 
will bloom about Christmas 
time. The fragrant blooms re- 
mind one of a bunch of fresh 
Violets. Perfectly hardy with 
reasonable protection. It is one 
of the loveliest early flowering 
bulbs for the rockery. $1.00 
per doz.; $7.25 per 100. 
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