FIERY STEED 
A six-petal, red violet flower with a suffusion of hyacinth 
violet that holds its color and does not fade to a disagreeable 
blue. The ruffled petals are drooping to slightly incurving, 
forming a handsome convex-shaped flower with a coloring of 
cotinga purple with a blended hyacinth violet halo at center 
of petals. The large, flattened styles with ends of cotinga 
purple have a slightly lighter center. A rather large, flaring, 
densely furnished plant with strong stems 44 in. high with long 
branches hold erect the large-to-very-large flowers. A variety 
quite distinct from Red Titan and blooming in midseason, it is 
well past before the latter variety starts to bloom. 
$25.00 each. 
SNOW GLITTER 
A large-to-very-large, flatly convex, six-petal, white flower 
with tintings of pale violet and light violet, at its best in mid- 
season. The medium size, ruffled petals are uniformly sanded 
pale violet. The darker tinting of the styles with a color between 
light violet and hortense violet accent the flower. Altogether 
a variety of refreshing color and beautiful form. Flowers are 
held well apart on extra fine, strong stems with long branches, 
44 in. high. With its large, luxuriant plant this variety rates 
as one of the best. 
$25.00 each. 
CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS AND 
APPROVED METHODS 
Optimum blooming performance of Japanese iris is incred- 
ably superior to average results, and extra care for its welfare 
is most rewarding. Except in the warmer areas, where shade 
from the intense heat of mid-day is a definite advantage, when- 
ever possible plants should receive full exposure to the sun and 
a location well away from encroaching roots of trees, large 
shrubs or crowded plantings. A well drained, medium to mildly 
acid soil — pH5 to pH7, well enriched and containing an 
abundance of humus is most suitable. When planting, allow at 
least two feet between plants. The white or stained base of plant 
will indicate the depth for setting. As soon as planted, water 
thoroughly. WATERING OF NEWLY SET PLANTS UNTIL 
THEY BECOME ESTABLISHED IS OF THE UTMOST IM- 
PORTANCE. In Japan the usual custom of flooding Japanese 
iris plantings with water during the blooming season produces 
magnificent flowers; however, this method is not absolutely 
necessary for obtaining satisfactory results, and in most localities 
gratifying effects are possible by the usual good gardening 
methods. When these iris are planted about pools, along the 
banks of streams, massed in front of shrubs, or arranged in 
beds, they become a highly attractive garden feature; also, 
they are a lovely subject in the flower border. Unlike the tall, 
bearded varieties they are sensitive to dry, impoverished condi- 
tions: and plantings should not suffer for lack of moisture at any 
time. They are, however, not a water plant and will not thrive 
in excessively wet locations during winter in other than the 
milder climates. An abundance of water is highly beneficial 
in the growing season, and during the pre-blooming period 
established plantings respond to a plentiful supply and frequent 
shallow cultivation to promote active growth; however, in 
regions Where the water supply is saturated with alkali or lime, 
which they definitely resent, rainfall alone must be depended 
upon for their moisture needs. 
