IRIS (Continued) 
Spuria 
Butterfly iris 
Spurias are among the easiest of iris to grow, 
once planted in a suitable location requiring no 
further attention; although they will respond 
to careful cultivation. They are perfectly hardy 
and will succeed in sections ot the country 
where the bearded iris is not successful. As a 
cut flower they rival the Dutch iris because of 
their tough petals that will not break and are 
long lasting. As a landscape subject they are 
supreme among the various sections of iris. 
Delivery July to November. 
AZURE DAWN. A nearly sky blue variety 
with lemon spot on the falls. Unusually smooth 
in color and texture. Last to bloom in_ the 
section. $1.00 ea. 
BRONZSPUR. A very tall variety with brown 
buds and old gold flowers veined heavily with 
brown. Fairly glows under artificial light. $1.00 
ea. 
DUTCH DEFIANCE. A very large blue flow- 
er splendid in form, finish and substance. Yellow 
signal blotch on the frilled falls. $2.50 ea. 
FIFTH SYMPHONY. Light golden brown 
veining on deep yellow background. The falls 
are frilled and spreading. $1.00 ea. 
GRAMINEA. A very dwarf spuria only six 
inches high. Purple flowers. $1.00 ea. 
PASTORAL. The flaring falls are orange-yel- 
low edged pale lavender. The erect standards 
are yellow changing to lavender. Styles and crests 
lavender. $1.50 ea. 
RUSSET FLAME. A very attractive deep brown 
on golden ground. A robust grower of fine form 
and habit. $1.50 ea. 
SAUGATUCK. Large, soft lavender flowers 
with orange signal blotch. Quite different from 
all others and highly recommended. $1.00 ea. 
SINTINSI. A miniature spuria iris only a foot 
ee with small red-purple flowers in profusion. 
1.00 ea. 
SUNNY DAY. Large flowers in two shades 
of yellow. $1.00 ea. 
TWO OPALS. A lovely blend of pale lavender 
and cream. The standards are erect and falls 
nearly horizontal. It is heavily ruffled. $2.50 ea. 
WADI ZEM ZEM. A beautiful large cream 
colored spuria. The round spreading falls are 
nearly two inches in width. The standards are 
erect and open. $2.50 ea. 
Miscellaneous 
FOETIDISSIMA. (Christmas Iris.) A shade 
loving evergreen species having insignificant 
purplish flowers. However the seed pods which 
are formed abundantly burst open in the fall 
exposing brilliant red seeds which keep their 
color for months when nicked and dried. Uni- 
versally admired for flower arrangements. Fall 
delivery. 50c ea. 
KAEMPFERI. We _ offer mixed _ varieties, 
singles and doubles. This is the famous Japanese 
Iris that should be kept quite moist until after 
the blooming season. $1.00 ea. 
KIMBALLIAE. A _ native of the fresh-water 
swamps in the interior of Florida. Flowers vio- 
let with a bright yellow crest. Tall, evergreen 
foliage. 40 inches. $1.00 ea. 
PAL-TEC. A cross between the _ crested 
tectorum and tall bearded pallida. A low grow- 
ing itis with charm and personality. Flowers of 
clear violet blue. Always attractive. 50c ea. 
PAVONIA. (Moraea glaucopis.) The Pea- 
cock Iris. Well rounded blue or white flowers 
with prominent peacock blue signal blotch. Very 
attractive. For best results should be planted 
in close groups. $1.50 doz. 
SISYRINCHIUM. Really a moraea, this is a 
free blooming bulbous plant with interesting 
violet colored flowers over a long period of 
time. Can be left undisturbed for many seasons. 
$1.00 doz. 
TUBEROSA. The Snake Head Iris. 
ing combination of yellow, green and 
Very useful for corsage making. $2.00 doz. 
VERSICOLOR. Much like pseudacorus but 
blue in color, and will grow under the same con- 
ditions. $1.00 ea. 
Interest- 
black. 
Laelia 
Mexican species related to the Cattleya, but 
with smaller flowers. Very easy to grow and flow- 
er. They may be grown in pots or baskets, in 
sphagnum moss or osmunda. They winter well 
outdoors in Southern California. Delivery anytime. 
ALBIDA. A very charming and graceful ee 
cies with rather slender growth and tall spikes 
of white and blush flowers. $5.00 ea. 
ANCEPS. Orchid colored flowers, three to five 
on a spike. Very popular as a house plant or for 
outdoor culture in warm climates. $5.60 ea. 
AUTUMNALIS. Very similar to Anceps but 
blooming in the fall. $5.00 ea. 
GOULDIANA. The flowers are red-purple and 
very brilliant. $6.00 ea. 
Libertia 
GRANDIFLORA. An irid from South Amer- 
ica with grassy foliage and tall stems crowded 
with white flowers. Blooms in April. Plant in a 
sunny location and give ordinary garden care. 
Available any time since it is an evergreen plant. 
$1.00 ea. 
Littonia 
Climbing Lily 
MODESTA. Similar in all its characteristics 
to the Gloriosa but the flowers are smaller, bell 
shaped and pure yellow. A plant that seems to 
be very easy to grow and flower. Will bloom all 
summer if the seed pods are picked off as it will 
stop blooming as soon as it sets seeds. Will 
grow to a _ height of four feet and is well 
branched. The culture is the same as for Glori- 
osa. Delivery fall and winter, $1.50 ea. 
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