EASY TO GROW 
FALL BLOOMING IRIS 
These are the varieties that bloom in spring and fall under favorable conditions, 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75; 12 for $4.85 
Autumn Queen. 114 ft. Pure white. A sure bloomer in fall. 
Black Magic. 2 ft. Intense deep violet-blue. Free blooming. 
Sangreal. 2 ft. Beautiful yellow; large. 
MINIATURE BEARDED IRIS 
These dainty little Iris bloom in April and early May. 
50c each; 3 of any one variety for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25 
Fairy. 6 in. Pale blue. Prairie Gem. 10 in. Yellow. 
La Fiancee. 12 in. White. Sambo. 10 in. Deep blue. 
SIBERIAN IRIS (Iris Sibirica) 
The Siberian Iris have much smaller flowers than Bearded and Oriental Iris but what they lack mn 
size they make up in grace of flower and foliage. They are very hardy and grow well in almost any kind of 
soil, though a moist location is preferred. Well adapted for naturalizing along streams, among shrubs or 
in perennial plantings. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75; 12 for $4.85 
Caesar’s Brother. A stately plant not too tall—30 inches high. It is the best of the entire lot of dark 
blue Siberian Iris and was given Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society. The flowers are 
an unusually rich black pansy-violet with a beautiful depth of color. A superb plant for any garden. 
Perry’s Blue. 214 to 3 ft. Clear blue. 
Snow Queen. 2 ft. Pure white; dwarf. 
JAPANESE IRIS 
The Oriental Iris, with their huge picturesque blooms and graceful gladiolus-like foliage, are among 
the most beautiful of the great Iris family. Then too, they come into bloom at a time when other Iris are 
past, starting the latter part of June and continuing well into July. They are extremely showy tn the gar- 
den and excellent as cut flowers for the home. 
Oriental Iris are easily grown in any good average garden soil which is fairly rich and has good drain- 
age. Divide the plants every three or four years, early in the spring or in September and October. Their 
average height ts 2 to 3 feet. 
(D) Double varieties with 6-petaled flowers. 
(S) Single varieties with 3-petaled flowers. 
£ ) ’ 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 12 for $7.00, except where noted 
5 Popular Bearded WED Betty F. Holmes. (D) Hace white blooms. A mods beautiful varices 
Blue Heron. (D) Beautiful deep sky-blue with white center. 
Chameleon. (D) White marbled and flamed blue; light and dark flowers on the same plant. 
AS ILLUSTRATED ABOVE Fascination. (D) Gray-blue. Free-blooming. A sturdy grower with 2 4 to 3-foot stems. 
California Gold. One of the first big yellows. 60c each; 3 for $1.50 Flamingo. (D) Deep rose, white in center. Rather tall. ae 
Elmohr. 3 {t. Onc of the ae exciting hey re Seeds Bfisich Light in the Opal. (D) Very light pink flushed and mottled darker bluish in center. $1.25 each; 3 for 
reddish mulberry, incredibly glossy and lustrous. $1.00 each; é $3.50. = 
$2.50. : et BE LS EN OIE BIB DEMOS) KO: Red Emperor. (D) Very large, deep red. Early. 
Flora Zenor. 40 in. A fascinating pink Iris. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. Rosa Anna. (D) Light mauve heavily veined purple. 
Great Lakes. 3 ft. Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1942, this is about True Blue. (D) Very large flower of self true blue color. 
the finest pure light blue. Rugged and hardy. 75c each; 3 for $2.00 Waving Waters. (D) Very light blue marked and flushed white. Heavy ruffled petals. 
Gudrun. 21% ft. A splendid white for foreground planting. 60c each; 
3 for $1.50. DUTCH IRIS (Bulbous Iris) 
Often called the “Poor Man’s Orchid” because of their beautiful orchid-like blooms. They are easily 
grown in the garden, for they are hardy and come back year after year. They bloom during May and June 
ask for Offer No. 4F-72 and their average height is 18 to 24 inches. Bulbous Iris are much more effective when planted in groups; 
they prefer well-drained, sunny locations. Plant the bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep and 4 to 5 inches apart. 
Must be planted in the fall only. 
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6 of any one of the following varieties for 75c; 
12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50 
DUTCH Blue Horizon. Sky-blue. 
IRIS C. Van Vliet. Violet-blue, orange line on falls. 
Four lovely colors, each variety labeled and Helles Fon li Be: pideditoritorennstancleonnl 
packed separately: g . Light blue. Recommended for forcing and makes 
a grand show in the garden. 
plus Horizon. Light blue. White Excelsior. Large pure white. 
i mperator. Dark blue. Yellow Queen. Pure yellow. 
Z White Excelsior. White. Mixed. All colors. 6 for 65c; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.00; $6.75 
: Yellow Queen. Yellow. per 100. 
OFFER NO. 4F-73: 24 bulbs, 6 each of the above 
4 varieties, $2.50. 
OFFER NO. 4F-73A: 48 bulbs, 12 of each, $4.50. ise yilet 
LITTLE IRIS SPECIES 
Danfordiae. A beautiful little 
Iris from eastern Asia Minor. 
Bright golden flowers  re- 
sembling in form Iris reticu- 
lata, produced in early Feb- 
ruary. Height 3 inches. 6 for 
$1.75; 12 for $3.25. 
Reticulata. A small form of 
the Spanish or Dutch Iris. 
One of the treasures of the 
perennial or rock garden; may 
also be forced into bloom in 
the house with the greatest 
ease. Six or eight bulbs put 
into a4 to 5-1nch pot when re- 
ceived will bloom about 
Christmas time. The fra- 
grant blossoms remind one of 
a bunch of fresh 
violets. Perfectly 
hardy with reason- 
able protection. 6 for 
85c; 12 for $1.50; 
$9.50 per 100. 
Reticulata, Cantab. 
Light blueand orange. 
6 for $1.35; 12 for 
$2.50; 25 for $4.75, 
