2 IRESINE HERBSTI—Brilliantly colored, easily handled foli- 
age pot plant. The leaves are bright red to rich crimson, with 
markings of velvety maroon. Also suited to outside summer 
use in manner of Geraniums. Each 55c; 8 for $1.50. 
1 ISATIS GLAUCA—x(2-3)40. Woad. Blue-glaucous foliage, 
flower-canopies above, myriad little blossoms in bright yellow. 
Then decorative seeds. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 30c. 
1 THE IRISES 
Growing them from seed is the lowest cost way of getting 
the delightful species of botanical Irises in quantity. Sow 
outside in either late autumn, or early enough in spring so 
there will be a period of exposure to low soil temperatures. 
Actual plants of Irises may be moved in spring, summer or 
autumn with about equal certainty of success. “kt’’ culture. 
ARENARIA—(Flavissima) (1-2)8. In_ early 
spring, bronzed buds open to yellow vividness. 
Likes full sun. Illustrated opposite. Pkt. 25c. 
Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.60. 
AUREA—kt(3)36. Large flowers of purest 
golden beauty, the edges rather frilled. Pkt. 
25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
BRACTEATA—(2)15. Pretty little westerner 
with mahogany-veined, yellow flowers. Pkt. 
20c; 3 for 50c. 
BREVIPES—8 inches. Big, flat blossoms of gold-patched 
indigo. A delightful dwarf species of the ‘Delta’ section, 
that begins blooming as the Japanese Irises are ending. 
Plants, each 80c. 
CHRYSOGRAPHES—(2)27. Rare Chinese Iris of rich blue- 
violet with odd script-like markings in golden yellow. Pkt. 25c. 
CHRYSOFOR—(2)28. Unusual race of beautiful, though bi- 
zarre, Irises, Chrysographes crossed on Forresti. Colorings 
from sulphur and gold to rich bronze, from blue to violet, often 
with oddly contrasting markings. A most unusual group, 
always interesting, often strikingly beautiful. Pkt. 25c. Plants, 
each 60c; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.70. 
CLARKEI—(2)25. Easy Himalayan species with flowers in 
varied shades of blue to red-purple, sometimes white-patched 
or netted, are carried on solid, branching stems. Pkt. 20. 
CHRYSOPHYLLA—(2)10. Undulate, orchid-like flowers of 
creamy primrose with markings in violet sepia. Pkt. 20. 
CRISTATA—(2)8. Exquisite blossoms 
like crumpled silk of palest blue, gold- 
patched, and with snowy, fringed crest. 
A delightful low species. Illustrated 
opposite. Plants, each 65c; 3 for $1.65 ; 
10 for $4.80. 
CRISTATA ALBA—7 inches. Satiny 
blossoms in pure white. An altogether 
lovely Iris. Plants, each 80c. 
DELTA BLEND—Big blossoms, mostly with horizontal stand- 
ards. Flowers show clearest of blues, then lavender to purple, 
red-violet, lilac, cerise, with rose-tawny and rose tones, 
mahogany, near-reds and fulvous orange. This is a rather 
wonderful Iris group, quite unlike any other. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 
for 50c; 10 pkts. for $1.60. 
DELTA HYB. D. K. WILLIAMSON—Blossoms of distinctive 
form in the very richest of velvety blue-violets. Blooms after 
the Giant Hybrids. 28 inches. Each 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
DELTA HYB. CAJAN—The large blossoms come in a pale, 
coppery shade, with a suggestion of rosy tone. Each 90c. 
DOUGLASIANA—(2)18. Undulate blos- 
soms in rare color tones, from creamy 
flushings, through mauve, lilac, lavender 
and deep blue, with violet and white. 
One of the more variable of species, but 
each form is beautiful. Pkt. 25c. 3 for 70c. 
DWARF HYBRIDS—(1-2)9. Flowers are 
of Bearded Iris size, form and color 
range, but come earlier, and on plants 
only 6 to 10 inches tall. Pkt. 25c; 1% oz. 
50c. Plants available. BETSY PRESBY— 
Golden yellow. BLUE JAY—Bright blue. 
THE BRIDE—Free-blooming white. THE 
FAIRY—Silvery blue. BLACK MAGIC— 
Richest, darkest purple. ROSE MIST—Melting mauve rose. 
UNIFORM PRICE—Each 55c; 3 of one kind for $1.45. OFFER 
149A N—One plant each of the 6 for $3.00. 
DOUCLASIANA 
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DELAVAYI—(3)40. Ruddy violet flowers, often stippled. Un- 
usual Chinese species. Pkt. 20c. 
DICHOTOMA—(4)50. Vesper Iris. Great, high sprays of per- 
fumed flowers late July to early September. Most often the 
blossoms are translucent lavender, but may range from creamy 
white to violet purple, with markings of mahogany, buff or 
copper. Quickest and easiest of the Trises. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 
for 50c; 10 pkts. for $1.50. 
ENSATA—(2)25. Sword Iris. Great fountains of foliage set 
off the many attractive blossoms that may be lilac, pure white, 
or lavender, with sharp veinings of violet. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 
for 50c. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.60. 
FOLIOSA—(3)12. Cascades of large, sky blue flowers pour 
from the foliage. Delight in the rock garden. None _ better 
as a pool edging. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
FORRESTI— (2)25. Called the Yellow Sibirica, but actually 
it is a rare Chinese species with flowers that vary from tawny 
primrose to lemon. Unusual, floriferous, handsome, depend- 
able. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
FULVA—(2)27. The Copper Iris, a handsome species of the 
Delta group, unique in its coloring among species Irises. Airy 
flowers in a tone between new copper and bronze. Plants, 
each 60c; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.65. 
GIGANTICOERULEA—60 inches. Purest 
blue. In rich, moist soils the flowers are 
of quite spectacular size, stems some- 
times man-high. A giant of the Delta 
group. Illustrated opposite. Plants, each g 
60c; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.65. 
GLADWYN—(2)18. The tawny blue or 
brown-toned yellow flowers are followed 
by pods that split to show brilliant scar- 
let seeds. Sometimes used in winter bou- 
quets. Iris foetidissima. Pkt. 20c; 1% oz. 
40c; %4 oz. T5c. 
IRIS GRAMINEA—(2)10. The Tricolor 
Iris. Vivid blue on defined white, with 
plum-stained standards. Fragrance of ap- 
ricots. ‘Foliage in an unusual tone of 
green. Pkt. 20c; 46 oz. 35c; 4% oz. 60c; 
Y% oz. $1.00. 
INNOMINATA—(2)10. Rare and lovely : 
Iris with undulate blossoms that may be golden apricot, or 
again, rosy lavender. One of the more beautiful and desirable 
species. Pkt. 25c. 
KASHMIRIANA—25 inches. This pretty 
Iris from Kashmir carries cream-colored 
flowers, densely white-bearded, on 
branching stems. Pkt. 25c. 
LAEVIGATA — 35 inches. Handsome 
Manchurian Iris carrying rather large, 
somewhat flattened flowers of rich indi- 
go, with yellow crests. It likes plenty 
of moisture, so fits particularly the pool 
or stream edge. Pkt. 25c; 3 for 70c. 
LILACINAUREA — Attractive ‘‘Delta” 
Iris with flattened flowers of rich lilac, 
erested golden orange. Each 80c. 
MUSSELMANICA—(2)36. Beautiful 
sky-blue Iris of the “Spuria’” group. 
Plants, each 65c; 3 for $1.65. 
OCHROLEUCA GIGANTEA— Flowers 
of large size and fine lasting qualities. 
Stems to five feet. Makes big clumps. 
Follows Giant Bearded in blooming 
time. Two color forms, as below. Long- 
lasting when cut. MONNIERI VARI- 
ETY—Soft yellow, painted golden or- 
ange on falls, each 65c. SPECIOSA 
VARIETY—White,. splashed golden on 
falls. Each 65c; 3 for $1.65. 
SIBIRIENT HYBRIDS—A dependable 
Iris group with varied blossom colorings, white, azure suf- 
fusions, light and dark blues, indigo, violet, amethystine 
tones, tawny shadings. Particularly good for cutting, lasting 
long. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c. Plants, five fine varieties. DAWN 
BLUE—Soft sky blue. Large flower, each 60c. INDIGO— 
Deep, rich blue. Each 55e. SNOW QUEEN—Pure white with 
touch of yellow in throat. Each 55c; 3 for $1.50. ORCHID 
LADY—Delicate orchid lavender. Each 60c. CAESAR’S 
BROTHER—Richest pansy violet. Particularly good. Each 
60c. OFFER 149BN—One plant each of the five for $2.60. 
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