IRIS 
Evansia 
Crested Iris 
Evansia section includes some of the choicest 
and most orchid-like flowers to be found any- 
where. As a group it is well adapted for plant- 
ing in the shade, and includes the dwarfest and 
tallest species within it. Plant where they can 
be kept moist during the growing season. They 
prefer acid conditions and appreciate a top 
dressing of leafmould or any kind of mulch. 
All are tender except cristata and tectorum. De- 
livery anytime. 
CRISTATA. Dainty, soft amethyst-blue with 
a touch of gold. Beautifully fringed and crest- 
ed. Useful for the rock garden, in front of the 
flower border or as ground cover. Fragrant. 
4 inches. 25c. 
DARJEELING. Similar to Nada but with 
larger and more frilled flowers. Well worth a 
place in the cool glasshouse. $1.50 ea. 
FAIRYLAND. A cross of uwodu and watti, 
this forms compact masses of attractive dark 
green foliage. The flowers are the same size as 
those of watti but have the coloring of uwodu. 
The garden effect is one of charm and delicate 
beauty. We heartily recommend this as a house 
plant. $1.00 ea. 
JAPONICA. A _ native of China and Japan 
with evergreen foliage and highly frilled lav- 
ender flowers on well branched stems in winter. 
HO Grear. 
UWODU. A _ distinct and hardier form of 
Japonica. Shiny, light green foliage. Showy 
white flowers heavily spotted purple. Increases 
by stolons that sometimes grow three feet away 
from the mother plant. Recommended for ground 
cover and hanging baskets. 50c ea. 
WATTI. (Bamboo Iris.) Also known as Iris 
confusa. An amazing species from the southern 
slopes of the Himalaya mountains, with a bright 
of growth more like bamboo than an iris. The 
large fan-like foliage 1s held on_ stiff stems, 
sometimes five feet high. The flowers are white 
with small orange crest. Fine for background 
planting to the other members of this section. 
$1.00 ea. 
TECTORUM ALBA. A rare white flowered va- 
riety of the famous Roof Iris of Japan. Easily 
grown in the open sun. Hardy. $1.00 ea. 
Siberica 
This section deserves much more attention from 
the gardener. The foliage is tall and graceful, the 
flowers are abundant and colorful. Useful for cut- 
ting and flower arrangements. It need not be 
lifted for many years and each succeeding year 
it is more effective. Plant in sun or light shade, 
and keep reasonably moist. It is deciduous and 
perfectly hardy. Fall and winter delivery. 
CAESAR’S BROTHER. The most popular va- 
riety. Rich, deep pansy purple flowers in pro- 
fusion. Very effective in the garden. 50c ea. 
TYCOON. The largest Siberian. Deep, violet 
blue. One of the best. $1.50 ea. 
HELEN ASTOR. Attractive rosy red flowers 
with white center. $1.00 ea. 
PERIWINKLE. Porcelain flowers of fine form 
on tall stems. 50c ea. 
SNOW CREST. Perfectly formed and slightly 
ruffled large snowy white flowers on tall stems. 
$1.00 ea. 
SUMMER SKY. Bright blue flowers on medi- 
um height stems. 50c ea. 
Spuria 
Butterfly iris 
Spurias are among the easiest of iris to grow, 
once planted in a suitable location requiring no 
further attention; although they will respond 
to careful cultivation. They are perfectly hardy 
and will succeed in sections ot the country 
where the bearded iris is not successful. As a 
cut flower they rival the Dutch iris because of 
their tough petals that will not break and are 
long lasting. As a landscape subject they are 
supreme among the various sections of iris. 
Delivery July to November. 
AZURE DAWN. A nearly sky blue variety 
with lemon spot on the falls. Unusually smooth 
in color and texture. Last to bloom in the 
section. $1.00 ea. 
BRONZSPUR. A very tall variety with brown 
buds and old gold flowers veined heavily with 
brown. Fairly glows under artificial light. $1.00 
car 
DUTCH DEFIANCE. A very large blue flow- 
er splendid in form, finish and substance. Yellow 
signal blotch on the frilled falls. $2.50 ea. 
FIFTH SYMPHONY. Light golden brown 
veining on deep yellow background. The falls 
are frilled and spreading. $1.00 ea. 
MONNIERI. A species similar to aurea but 
lighter in color and with wider segments. 50c 
eae 
MOUNT WHITNEY. (Milliken.) The giant 
of the Spurias. Huge flowers of white with 
deep yellow center on the falls. Broad foliage. 
60 in. $3.00. . 
OCHROLEUCA. The most common form in 
this section, and is universally admired as a 
garden subject. White with gold signal blotch 
in the falls. 50c ea. 
PASTORAL. The flaring falls are orange-yel- 
low edged pale lavender. The erect standards 
are yellow changing to lavender. Styles and crests 
lavender. $1.50 ea. 
RUSSET FLAME. A very attractive deep brown 
on golden ground. A robust grower of fine form 
and habit. $1.50 ea. 
SAUGATUCK. Large, soft lavender flowers 
with orange signal blotch. Quite different from 
all others and highly recommended. $1.00 ea. 
SUNNY DAY. Large flowers in two shades 
of yellow. $1.00 ea. 
TWO OPALS. A lovely blend of pale lavender 
and cream. The standards are erect and falls 
nearly horizontal. It is heavily ruffled. $2.50 ea. 
WADI ZEM ZEM. A beautiful large cream 
colored spuria. The round spreading falls are 
nearly two :nches in width. The standards are 
erect and open. $2.50 ea. 
EY CORUS. BES yellow water 
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