JAPANESE IRIS 
(IRIS KAEMPFERI) 
These exotically beautiful iris from the Orient are gaining rapidly in popularity as gardeners 
learn that they can be grown successfully under ordinary garden conditions. They are spectacular, 
gorgeously colored and considered by many to be the queen of the iris family. 
We are now able to offer our customers a choice selection of the best varieties including many 
of the new Higo strain. We have taken every precaution to keep the varieties true to name and 
believe you will find the names and descriptions correct. Our soil and climate are ideal to produce 
strong and vigorous plants and we believe that there are none finer obtainable. When well grown 
the flowers of many varieties will exceed eleven inches in diameter. An established clump will 
produce dozens of these huge beauties and the stems of some are five feet tall. 
The plants we send our customers are strong heavy rooted divisions ready to produce vigorous 
A new growth when replanted. All iris are shipped prepaid and because of the heavy weight of the 
MARGARET S. HENDRICKSON 
CULTURE 
Japanese (Kaempferi) iris are successfully grown in most parts of the 
United States and do especially well in the Atlantic and Pacific Coast 
states and along the southern borders of the Great Lakes. In their native 
country they are subjected to sub-zero weather. Their soil requirements 
are similar to those of Azaleas and Rhododendrons and they will not 
tolerate lime in any form. For best results they prefer heavily enriched 
soil and ample moisture but after blooming require no more moisture 
than other perennials. Plant with the crowns about 2 inches below the 
surface of the soil. Do not expect typical flowers the first year as it takes 
Japanese Iris longer to establish proper root growth. Well rotted manure 
of any kind is the best fertilizer and it is preferable to work it thoroughly 
into the soil before planting. If your soil is alkaline the addition of 
aluminum sulphate in proper quantities, peat moss or oak-leaf mold will 
aid in producing the proper soil condition. If the leaves turn yellow the 
presence of lime is indicated and lime is fatal to these iris. They prefer 
full sun except in warm areas where afternoon shade is desirable. 
They will do well in any ordinary garden soil but if you have a place 
on the edge of a pond or along the bank of a ditch or creek it would be 
ideal. There are few flowers that will reward you more richly for a little 
extra moisture and care. 
SHIPMENT—Avugust 1 to December 1 
varieties. 
AKA-FUKURIN Each $2.00 
A beautiful single with large semi-drooping falls of pure white striated 
and speckled rose on the borders. One of the best of its class and a 
favorite with garden visitors. 
BETTY F. HOLMES Each $1.50 
An outstanding white iris, well-formed and nicely proportioned. Large 
in size, the clear white of the double blossoms is intensified by the 
bright gold spears. 
BLUE GIANT Each $1.50 
Well named, this beautiful single is among the largest of the Japanese 
iris often growing to 11 inches in diameter. The giant drooping blue 
falls are suffused red purple. The standards are orchid-pink. 
DIMOONEATHE Each $1.50 
Large flat flowers of pure light blue. A beautifully tufted variety with 
four to six petaloids. 
DORIS CHILDS Each $1.50 
Distinctive and beautiful single. Bright veining of rosy-plum on a 
pearl white ground. 
DR. BUDDINGTON Each $1.50 
Pearl white falls heavily veined bluish purple. Small bright purple 
standards. This crisp and flaring semi-double is new and distinctive. 
The horizontal falls are short and round. Good sized flowers with 
plenty of eye appeal. 
HATSUKI Each $1.25 
Beautiful marbled semi-double. Straited and veined purple and blue 
on a pinkish lavender ground. Dainty pink standards, medium size. 
HERCULE Each $1.25 
White ground generously splashed and mottled blue and light purple. 
The color of the large flowers can vary considerably on the same plant. 
HOWOKAN Each $1.50 
A bright but dainty semi-double of outstanding charm. The white falls 
are so heavily sanded rosy crimson that from a distance the color seems 
bright red. Standards are vivid red purple. 
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strong clumps the increase in parcel post rates has made a slightly higher price necessary on some 
KOMBARIN Each $1.50 
Early white double. Large flowers with semi-drooping falls. 
KON PEKI Each $1.25 
The subtley blended coloring of this late double is individual and 
charming. A soft-shaded blend of red-purple, lavender and blue. 
LAVENDER DOUBLE Each $1.00 
Large tall growing lavender self. For size, substance, texture and 
hardiness it has few equals. A favorite in our garden. 
LIGHT-IN-THE-OPAL Each $2.00 
A breathtaking beauty done in orchid-pink shaded blue at the center. 
Bright yellow spears complete the rare color combination. 
LUCY MARSHALL Each $1.25 
Huge double flowers of light purple with a large white center. Very 
ruffled, good substance and very fine form. 
MAHOGANY Each $1.00 
Deep mahogany red self of large size and excellent quality. An older 
variety whose richness and beauty is unsurpassed. Late blooming, 
hardy and popular. 
MARGARET S. HENDRICKSON Each $1.50 
Magnificent double to triple flowers of medium blue. The neatly 
tufted center adds charm and grace. The color has a clear freshness 
that stops all visitors for another look. One of the best and stands hot 
weather well. 
PURPLE AND GOLD Each $1.00 
Rich violet purple with white petaloids tipped violet. A large blaze 
of bright gold in the center. Double. 
ROSE ANNA Each $1.25 
A good double that is unique and different. The ground color is 
mauve or rosy-lavender sharply veined deep purple. Bright purple 
styles and yellow spears. 
SEA CREST Each $1.00 
Large double white flowers delicately striped and penciled light blue. 
Drooping falls and small blue-purple styles. The color is delicate and 
charming and the flowers have good substance and lasting qualities. 
TORA-ODORI Each $1.25 
A beautiful marbled double variety. Form and pattern are similar to 
Nishiki-Gi but not quite as large. The pearly white ground is striated 
and mottled red. 
T. S. WARE Each $1.25 
An intensely ruffled red double with white center. Produces many 
large handsome flowers that have good substance and texture. A very 
desirable variety. 
YOMO-NO-UMI Each $1.25 
A very early medium blue self. The beautiful flowers are rather flat in 
form. 
ZAMA-NO-MORI Each $2.00 
A graceful single of enormous size. The large drooping falls are 
white tinted sky-blue which eventually fades to white. The 10 to 11 
inch flowers are exceptionally attractive. 
