Since a slightly acid soil condition should be maintained, in 
strongly alkaline locations acidity can be provided by the use 
of aluminum sulphate or sulphur; however, a liberal applica- 
tion of acid peat moss or leaf-mold is usually sufficient and, 
since Japanese iris revel in a soil rich in humus, these materials 
serve a two-fold purpose. Two or three shovelfuls or more for 
each plant of either or both well mixed into the soil when 
planting is not excessive. They are also especially fond of 
cattle manure and, since they are ravenous feeders, well rotted 
manure of any kind and also compost may be used in consider- 
able quantity. These may be supplemented to advantage 
with a special complete commercial fertilizer of the acid sort 
such as is generally supplied for use with azaleas, camellias, 
rhododendrons and other acid-loving plants. Bone meal, wood 
ashes or lime in any form should be strictly avoided, as their use 
is almost certain to result in failure. 
Japanese iris are fully hardy in temperate climates, but in 
areas of considerable freezing and thawing during winter a 
mulch of straw or other loose material to prevent heaving and 
root injury is especially necessary for newly set and young 
plants. Transplanting after the third blooming season is general- 
ly advisable, as two-year plants give best bloom, although under 
favorable conditions they may thrive for several years in the 
same location. 
TERMS OF SALE AND RELATED CONDITIONS 
FIXED PRICES FOR MYSELF ONLY APPLY TO ALL 
VARIETIES. ALSO I PROPOSE TO DISCONTINUE LISTING 
FOR SALE THOSE VARIETIES OF WHICH A SUFFICIENT 
STOCK ENABLES PURCHASER TO OFFER AT A RE- 
DUCED PRICE. I will no longer propagate varieties for sale 
purposes after they become available elsewhere. The prices 
listed herein are available to everyone. They are, however, 
especially arranged for the commercial grower, and quantity 
discounts or wholesale prices to dealers are not possible. The 
above plan has been adopted primarily for the purpose of 
avoiding the maintenance of extensive commercial plantings 
and the various activities ordinarily associated with a con- 
ventional iris business, as such would have seriously hindered 
the further pursuit of a breeding program that had been per- 
fected over a long period. It will be noted with this arrange- 
ment my own prices remain unchanged from season to season, 
with the consequence that an annual sales list is unnecessary 
and, inasmuch as it affords more time for the observation of 
prospective introductions, lists will be issued only for the 
purpose of offering new varieties. 
As sales stocks are limited, purchasers are urged to place 
orders early as convenient. Remittance should accompany order. 
As far as possible, all orders are filled in same sequence as 
received and no substitution of varieties will be made unless 
requested. Packing is free. Vigorous plants of one-year growth 
are customarily supplied, as such stock is the most desirable 
planting material obtainable; however, should this not be avail- 
able, strong natural divisions from vigorous one-year or two-year 
clumps only may be substituted. In either event one is assured 
of receiving superior stock, most plants of which, with favorable 
conditions, will bloom the following year after planting. Though 
it is earnestly desired that all purchasers be successful with the 
stock received, [ cannot be responsible for its performance 
after it leaves my hands and has been subjected to conditions 
beyond my control; therefore it is not guaranteed to thrive in 
your garden. However, except for varieties which prove untrue 
to name, any dissatisfaction for which I am justly responsible 
will receive prompt and courteous attention if reported at once 
