EXCELLENT AS A BORDER OR WITH OTHER PERENNIALS 
DWARF IRIS—Garden of 6 for 2.20 
(a) (Iris pumila.) Blooms early spring. Low 
growing, dwarf type plant. Clear, rich 
colors. Easy to grow, but need good drain- 
age. Plant 12 in. apart. Hardy in all zones. 
91 GC 3859—Dwarprr Iris Garpen. Includes 
2 each of 3 below. Prepaid..... All 6 $2.25 
91 GC 3845—YELLow Dwarr. Bright yellow. 
91 GC 3848—Wine Rep Dwarnr. Deep red. 
91 GC 3846—Biue Dwarr. Bright blue. 
Prices OF ABOvE DwaprrF IRIs 
Prepaid. State Catalog No.......2 for 85c 
(B} VesPeER Ints. (Iris dichotoma). Blooms all 
summer. Fragrant creamy white flow- 
ers, overlaid with violet-purple markings. 
One plant produces 6-10 stalks with as 
many as 4 to 6 blooms open at one time. 
Plant 10 inches apart. For zones 1 through 8. 
91 GC 2344—Prepaid...... 2 plants for 85c 
AMARYLLIS. (Hippeastrum). Grows to 
about 18 in. tall. Bloom in summer, out- 
doors; or in winter, indoors. Produces huge, 
spectacular blooms often 8 inches across. 
Bloom about 6 to 8 weeks after planting. 
Plant two weeks apart for a succession of 
bloom. If planted outdoors, lift bulbs in fall. 
Grow in all zones, Mixed colors only. 
Shipped in spring only. 
91 GC 3644—Prepaid. Each 70c; 3 for $1.95 
{ 72 WARDS 3a 
KAEMPFERI IRIS—All 4 for 2.OO 
Bloom late spring and summer. Medi- 
um tall growing. Immense blooms in 
exquisite rainbow colors. Velvety tex- 
ture. Graceful foliage. Easy to grow 
in any ordinary soil, but do not like 
lime. Plant 18 in. apart in sun or part 
shade. Hardy all zones but need win- 
ter protection in zones 8, 9; see Zone 
Map on Page 13. 
91 GC 3854—KarEmMprer!I IRIS GARDEN. 
Includes 1 each of 4 below. Shipped 
Prepcich iar craese totic All 4 for $2.00 
(0) 91 GC 3853—CoLumBIA. Excep- 
tionally striking double variety. 
Blue with pure white veins, yellow 
center. Handsome garden addition. 
91 GC 3842—FLaminGo. Exquisite 
shade of deep rose-pink. White 
centers with touches of green. 
91 GC 3840 — Royau Rose. Rich, 
deep, velvety purple with golden 
centers. Very dark veins on petals. 
PRIZE-WINNING BEARDED IRIS—All 7 for Shale) 
Bloom in late spring. The superb varieties listed here are not to 
be confused with ordinary Iris. Five of these varieties have ap- 
peared on the National Iris Symposium for 14 years as being among 
the best Iris, and five rate among the 15 top favorites in 1954. Flow- 
ers are larger, and the colors are exceptionally beautiful. Taller 
growing. Easy to grow in almost any well drained soil. Drought- 
resistant. Hardy in all zones. Plant 2 ft. apart in spring or fall. 
91 GC 3835—InIs GARDEN. Includes 1 each of 7 below. Prepaid $3.65 
91 GC 3834—Morocco Rose, 
Winner of Hon. Mention 
Award. Rose-pink falls, yellow 
beard, yellow glow at center. 
Prepaid. Each 55c; 3 for $1.50 
91 GC 3829—WaBasu. Dykes 
Medal Winner. Best of the 
bi-colors. Pure white standards, 
violet falls edged with white. 
Prepaid. Each 55c; 3 for $1.50 
91 GC 3828—GreaTt LAKES. 
Dykes Medal Winner (high- 
est possible honor), No. 6 top 
favorite in 1954, A pure, light 
blue of such elegant form it is 
used asa standard for judging. 
91 GC 3826— OLa KALA. 
Elected No. 1 top favorite of 
all Iris for 5th year. A Dykes 
Medal Winner, Intense, brilliant 
yellow, almost orange. Ruffled. 
Prepaid. Each 60c; 3 for $1.65 
91 GC 3822—Snow FLurry. 
Award of Merit Winner. 
Large, substantial, blue-white 
bloom. Outstanding for beauti- 
fulruffling. No. 10 favorite in ‘54. 
Prepaid. Each 60c; 3 for $1.65 
91 GC 3833—Rep DouUGLAs. 
Dykes Medal Winner. One 
of the finest red Iris. Brown cast 
at center and orange beard. 
91 GC 3852 — Berry F. Houmes. 
Rich, velvety, pure white blooms 
often 12 inches across. Double set of 
Prepaid. Each 75c; 3 for $1.95 
Prepaid. Each 75c; 83 for $1.95 
; 4 91 GC 3823—Saste, Elected No. 4 top favorite of all Iris in 1954, 
Bic tals) Consigered (pe hee vata. () Extremely dark, blackish-purple with lustrous, silken sheen, 
PRICES OF ABOVE IRIS. Prepaid. State 
Catalog Number .Each 60c; 3 for $1.65 
violet-blue beard. Large, handsome flower of good substance on 
tall stems. Good grower. Prepaid...........- Each 60c; 3 for $1.65 
PEONIES BRIDGE THE TIME BETWEEN SPRING AND SUMMER 
CHAMPION PEONIES—Garden of 4 for 5.35 
Every one rated 9.0 or better out of a possible 10.0 
by the American Peony Society. These choice vari- 
eties were judged on fragrance, beauty of form, 
size, foliage and resistance to disease. Each rates 
high in color class. Excellent for exhibition. 
91 GC 3345—Cuampion Prony GarpDEN. Includes 1 
each of 4 varieties listed below..... Prepaid $5.35 
(R} 91 GC 3344—Sarau BernuHarpr. 9.0. Large, dark 
rose-pink edged a little lighter. Abundance of 
fragrant blooms. Late. Prepaid............Ea. $1.50 
91 GC 3343—LoneFELLow. 9.0. Brilliant fadeless 
rich crimson blooms on strong stems. Fine foliage. 
Delicate fragrance. Excellent for cutting. Outstanding 
in the garden, Blooms midseason. Prepaid. Ea. $1.50 
91 GC 3337—SoLance. 9.0. Creamy white with 
a suffusion of buff and pale salmon pink. Consid- 
ered one of the finest of all peonies because of its 
distinctive coloring. Exceptionally large, full, com- 
pact blooms. Very late flowering. Prepaid. Ea. $1.50 
91 GC 3340—MartTHa Buttock. 9.1. One of the 
largest peonies—often 9 to 12 inches across. Bright 
rose pink centers shading to shell pink on outer 
petals. Late blooming. Prepaid.......... Each $1.50 
91 GC 3332—Prony Picture GARDEN. Includes 1 
each of all 8 peonies pictured. Would cost $10.35 if 
bought individually. Prepaid......... All 8 for $8.75 
Facts AsouT Warps PEontEs: Bloom in spring. Medi- 
um tall. Very easy to grow. Withstand cold as low as 
40° below zero. All of Wards peonies except special 
garden below, are large, healthy 3 to 5 eye roots; 
field grown, should bloom second year after plant- 
ing. Grow in almost any soil, but prefer rich, moist 
loam. Plant 2-3 ft. apart in full sun or part shade, 
in spring or fall. Do not plant near trees or large 
shrubs, Hardy in all zones, but are most beautiful 
north of zone 2. (Zone Map on Page 13). 
91 GC 3314—PEony CoLor GarbEN. Specially priced 
bargain collection chosen by color. Includes 1 each, 
Red, White and Pink Peonies. Not labeled. Good 2 to 
3 eye roots. Worth much more when sold individ- 
ually. Shipped Prepaid.............. All 3 for $1.95 
BEAUTIFUL SINGLE PEONY—Each 1.50 
91 GC 3329—ConstTance. Beautiful large flowers 
with deep pink guard petals and a center ball of 
yellow petals tinged pink at base. Makes a large 
plant filled with blooms in midseason. Excellent in the 
landscape or as a cut flower. Stand upright without 
support... Prepaidsn eee nee ee Each $1.50 
FAVORITE PEONIES—Garden of 4 for 3./5 
Peonies in this group are rated 8.1 or more out of a 
possible 10.0 by the American Peony Society. Select- 
ed for vigor and abundant bloom as well as beauty. 
91 GC 3330—Garben OF FAvorite PEoniES includes 
1 each of 3 double varieties listed below and the 
beautiful single Peony—’’Constance’’ listed above. 
shipped) Prepaid=. sao. nae eee All 4 for $3.75 
91 GC 3333—DucueEss bE Nemours. 8.1 Fragrant, 
creamy-white blooms with full center of light 
canary yellow, deepening to pale green at the base 
of petals. Blooms profusely. Long lasting. Very early. 
91 GC 3327—Mary Branp. 8.7. Consistent winner 
at flower shows. Dark crimson with silvery sheen. 
Unusually fragrant red. Free flowering. Mid-season. 
91 GC 3328—Livinestone. 8.1. Large, compact 
fragrant blooms of soft rose-pink. Centers are 
flecked with red. Tall, sturdy stems. Blooms late. 
Prices OF ABOvE 3 Favorite PEoniEs Prepaid. 
state CatalogyNo. 4. ce eeeeeeene Each 95c; 3 for $2.70 
POPULAR PEONIES—Collection of 3 tor 2.50 
(Not Pictured). Ideal starter collection of fine estab- 
lished varieties. Blooms rate 7.6 to 9.3 by the 
American Peony Society. Includes 1 each of: 
EDULIS SUPERBA. 7.6. One of the best commercial 
Peonies. Rose-pink blooms with silvery-pink reverse 
petals. High, tufted centers. Very fragrant. Early. 
FeLIx Crousse. 8.4. Brilliant crimson. Globe-shape, 
incurved centers, broad guard petals. Mid-season. 
FesTIvA Maxima. 9.3. Very large. Excellent, pure 
white with carmine splashes. Fragrant. Early. 
91 GC 3313-GarbeEn as described. Prepaid. 3 for$2.50 
PERENNIALS ON THIS PAGE ARE SUITABLE FOR SPRING OR FALL PLANTING. 
