EXCELLENT AS A BORDER OR WITH OTHER PERENNIALS 
DWARF IRIS—Garden of 6 for 2.20 
(a) (Iris pumila.) Blooms early spring. Low 
growing, dwarf type plant. Clear, rich 
colors. Easy to grow, but need good drain- 
age. Plant 12 in. apart in rock garden or 
border. Hardy in all zones. 
91 GM 3859—Dwarpr Irts Garpen. Includes 
2 each of 3 below. Prepaid..... All 6 $2.25 
91 GM 3845—YeLLow Dwanrr. Bright yellow. 
91 GM 3848—Wine Rep Dwarr. Deep red. 
91 GM 3846—Biue Dwakzr. Bright blue. 
Prices oF ABpove Dwazr Iris 
Prepaid. State Catalog No....... 2 for 85c 
(p) VESPER Tris. (Iris dichotoma). Bloams all 
summer. Fragrant creamy white flow- 
ers, overlaid with violet-purple markings. 
One plant produces 6-10 stalks with as 
many as 4 to 6 blooms open at one time. 
Plant 10 inches apart. For zones 1-8. 
91 GM 2344—Prepaid...... 2 plants for 85c 
(C) AMARYLLIS. (Hippeastrum). Grows to 
about 18 in, tall. Bloom in summer, out- 
doors; or in winter, indoors. Produces huge, 
spectacular blooms often 8 inches across. 
Bloom about 6 to 8 weeks after planting. 
Plant two weeks apart for a succession of 
bloom. If planted outdoors, lift bulbs in fall. 
Grow in all zones. Mixed colors only. 
Shipped in spring only. 
91 GM 3644—Prepaid. Each 70c; 3 for $1.95 
P WARDS Ba 
KAEMPFERI IRIS—All 4 for 2.00 
Bloom late spring and summer. Medi- 
um tall growing. Immense blooms in 
exquisite rainbow colors. Velvety tex- 
ture. Graceful foliage. Easy to grow in 
any ordinary soil, but do not like 
lime. Plant 18 in. apart in sun or part 
shade. Hardy all zones but need win- 
ter protection in zones 8, 9; see Zone 
Map on Page 62. 
91 GM 3854—Kaemprerr IR1s GARDEN. 
Includes 1 each of 4 below. Shipped 
Prepaid All Actors sree eee ae $2.00 
(0) 91 GM 3853—Co.umBia. Excep- 
tionally striking double variety. 
Blue with pure white veins, yellow 
center. Handsome garden addition. 
(E) 91 GM 3842—FLamiInGo. Exquisite 
shade of deep rose-pink. White 
centers with touches of green. 
91 GM 3840—Royvau Rose. Rich, 
deep, velvety purple with golden 
centers. Very dark veins on petals. 
91 GM 3852—Bettry F. Hotes. 
Rich, velvety, pure white blooms 
PRIZE-WINNING BEARDED IRIS—AIl 7 for 3.05 
Bloom in late spring, just after Tulips. The superb varieties listed 
here are not to be confused with ordinary Iris. Five of these varieties 
have appeared on the national Iris Symposium for 10 or more con- 
secutive years as being among the best Iris. These Iris grow much 
taller, the flowers are larger, and the colors are exceptionally beau- 
tiful. Easy to grow in almost any well drained soil. Drought-resistant. 
Hardy in all zones. Plant 2 ft. apart in spring or fall. 
91 GM 3835—Ir1s GaArpDEN. Includes 1 each of 7 below. Prepaid $3.65 
91 GM 3834—MoroccoRose. 
Winner of Hon. Mention 
Award. Rose-pink falls, yellow 
beard, yellow glow at center. 
Prepaid. Each 55c; 3 for $1.50 
91 GM 3829—Wasasu. Dykes 
Medal Winner. Best of the 
bi-colors. Pure white standards, 
violet falls edged with white. 
Prepaid, Each 55c; 3 for $1.50 
91 GM 3828—Great Lakes. 
Dykes Medal Winner (high- 
est possible honor). No. 3 top 
favorite in 1952. A pure, light 
blue of such elegant form it is 
used asa standard for judging. 
Prepaid. Each 75c; 3 for $1.95 
91 GM 3826— OLa Kata. 
Elected No. 1 top favorite of 
all Iris in 1952, and a Dykes 
Medal Winner. Intense, brilliant 
yellow, almost orange. Ruffled. 
Prepaid. Each 60c; 3 for $1.65 
91 GM 3822—Snow FLurry. 
Award of Merit Winner. 
Large, substantial, blue-white 
bloom. Outstanding for its beau- 
tiful ruffling. Fragrant. 
Prepaid. Each 60c; 3 for $1.65 
91 GM 3833—Rep DouGLas. 
Dykes Medal Winner. One 
of the finest red Iris. Brown cast 
at center and orange beard. 
Prepaid. Each 75c; 3 for $1.95 
often 12 inches across. Double set of 
petals. Considered the best. white. (?) 91 GM 3823—Sasze. Elected No. 2 top favorite of all Iris in 1952. 
Extremely dark, blackish-purple with lustrous, silken sheen, 
PRICES OF ABOVE IRIS. Prepaid. State 
Catalog Number.Each 60c; 3 for $1.65 
violet-blue beard. Large, handsome flower of good substance on 
tall stems. Good grower. Prepaid. Each........ 
60c; 3 for $1.65 
PEONIES BRIDGE THE TIME BETWEEN SPRING AND SUMMER 
CHAMPION PEONIES—Garden of 4 for 5.35 
Every one rated 9.0 or better out of a possible 10.0 
by the American Peony Society. These choice vari- 
eties were judged on fragrance, beauty of form, 
size, foliage and resistance to disease. Each rates 
high in color class. Excellent for exhibition. 
91 GM 3345—Cuampion Peony GaRDEN. Includes 1 
each of 4 varieties listed below. Prepaid $5.35 
(R) 91 GM 3344—SarAH BERNHARDT. 9.0. Large flow- 
ers of dark rose-pink edged ai little lighter. An 
abundance of fragrant blooms. One of the best 
Peonies; LatenPrepaids Each). aeet see eines $1.50 
91 GM 3343—LoneGFELLow. 9.0. Brilliant fadeless 
rich crimson blooms on strong stems. Fine foliage. 
Delicate fragrance. Excellent for cutting. Outstanding 
in the garden. Blooms midseason. Prepaid. Ea. $1.50 
91 GM 3337—SoLance. 9.0. Creamy white with 
a suffusion of buff and pale salmon pink. Consid- 
ered one of the finest of all peonies because of its 
distinctive coloring. Exceptionally large, full, com- 
pact blooms. Very late flowering. Prepaid. Ea. $1.50 
91 GM 3340—MartHa Buttock. 9.1. One of the 
largest peonies—often 9 to 12 inches across. Bright 
rose pink centers shading to shell pink on outer 
petals. Late blooming. Prepaid. Each......... $1.50 
91 GM 3332—Preony PicTrurE GARDEN. Includes 1 
each of all 8 peonies pictured. Would cost $10.55 if 
bought individually. Prepaid. All 8 for........ $8.95 
91 GM 3314—Prony Cotor GARDEN. Specially priced 
bargain collection chosen by color. Includes 1 each, 
Red, White and Pink Peonies. Not labeled. Good 2 to 
3 eye roots. Varieties sell up to 80c each when sold 
individually. Shipped Prepaid. All 3 for $1.95 
Facts Asout Warps Peontes: Bloom in spring. Medi- 
um tall. Very easy to grow. Withstand cold as low as 
40° below zero. Wards large, healthy 3 to 5 eye roots 
are field grown and should bloom second year after 
planting. Grow in almost any soil, but prefer rich, 
moist loam. Plant 2-3 ft. apart in full sun or part 
shade, in spring or fall. Do not plant near trees or 
large shrubs. Hardy in all zones, but are most beau- 
tiful north of zone 2. (Zone Map on Pg. 62). 
BEAUTIFUL SINGLE PEONY—Each 1270 
(Ww) 91 GM 3329—Constance. Beautiful large flowers 
with deep pink guard petals and a center ball of 
yellow petals tinged pink at base. Makes a large 
plant filled with blooms in midseason. Excellent in the 
landscape or as a cut flower. Stand upright without 
support. Prepaid. Hachineaes acseeee $1.70; 3 for $4.95 
FAVORITE PEONIES—Garden of 4 for 3.95 
Peonies in this group are rated 8.1 or more out of a 
possible 10,0 by the American Peony Society. Select- 
ed for vigor and abundant bloom as well as beauty. 
91 GM 3330—Garpen oF Favorite Peonies includes 
1 each of 3 double varieties listed below and the 
beautiful single Peony—'’Constance’”’ listed above. 
Shipped Prepaid. All 4 for..............e.0-. $3.95 
91 GM 3333—DucueEss DE Nemours. 8.1 Fragrant, 
creamy-white blooms with full center of light 
canary yellow, deepening to pale green at the base 
of petals. Blooms profusely. Long lasting. Very early. 
91 GM 3327—Mary Brann. 8.7. Consistent winner 
at flower shows. Dark crimson with silvery sheen. 
Unusually fragrant red. Free flowering. Mid-season. 
91 GM 3328—Livinestone. 8.1. Large, compact 
fragrant blooms of soft rose-pink. Centers are 
flecked with red. Tall, sturdy stems. Blooms late. 
PRICES OF ABOVE 3 Favorite PEoniEs Prepaid. 
State Catalog No. Each 95c; 3 for 
POPULAR PEONIES Collection of 3 tor 2.50 
(Not Pictured). Ideal starter collection of fine estab- 
lished varieties. Blooms rate 7.6 to 9.3 by the 
American Peony Society. Includes 1 each of 
Eputis SuPeRBA. 7.6. One of the best commercial 
Peonies. Rose-pink blooms with silvery-pink reverse 
petals. High, tufted centers. Very fragrant. Early. 
FELIx Crousse. 8.4. Brilliant crimson. Globe-shape, 
incurved centers, broad guard petals. Mid-season. 
FEesTIVA Maxima. 9.3. Very large. Excellent, pure 
white with carmine splashes. Fragrant. Early. 
91 GM 3313—Garben as described. Prepaid. 3 for $2.50 
PERENNIALS ON THIS PAGE ARE SUITABLE FOR SPRING OR FALL PLANTING 
