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Bertrand H. Farr

Wyomissing Nurseries
Wyomissing.Pa.

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BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING

CONDITIONS in the Holland bulb fields remain about the same as
for the past three or four years; there is little, if any, increase in
the quantity of stock produced by the various growers. To offset
this, however, there is a noticeable improvement in the quality of
the bulbs which are offered for the coming season. I have been fortunate
in securing my bulbs from the same sources that have furnished me in
past years, so I am confident that the Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, and
other fall bulbs will this year be even better than those I have sent to my
customers during the past.

While I contract for enough bulbs to fill the orders of my regular cus-
tomers, it must be understood that these bulbs are not carried in stock,
and that my importations are regulated by advance orders received'
from customers before July 15.

Prices are based on current quotations at which I have placed my order
with the growers. Importations to America will be very light this year,
and it will be almost impossible to make up shortages later in the season.
You can realize from this how important it is to both of us that

YOUR ORDER SHOULD COME TO ME NOT LATER THAN JULY 15
In accordance with my established custom, I allow a special
discount of 10 per cent on all orders for Narcissi, Tulips, Hya-
cinths, and Lilies received before July 10. After that date no
discount will be given.

Terms cash, unless other arrangements have been made. Orders from
unknown correspondents, without satisfactory commercial rating, should
be accompanied by remittance to cover the order, or by bank reference.
Please remit by post office or express money order, registered letter,
bank draft, or check.

IRISES THAT MADE WYOMISSING FAMOUS

Most of these Irises are known to my regular customers, and to some
their cultivation has become an interesting and diverting hobby. Gar-
deners who are not acquainted with these Irises have a world of pleasure
awaiting them. The best time for planting is in August or early September,
for just then they pause- before resuming a new period of growth. All of
the Bearded Irises, thrive in a dry, sunny situation. Irises of the Beardless
type, including the Japanese Irises, require more moisture, but will grow
in any good soil that is kept mellow during the growing season. In my
collection, which includes several hundred varieties, there are Irises which
cannot be obtained elsewhere, as well as the more familiar sorts.

FARR’S HARDY PLANT SPECIALTIES

(Seventh Edition)

This handbook of Hardy Plants, Shrubs, and Evergreens has been com-
pletely revised during the past few months and is nearly ready for dis-
tribution. A copy will be sent to my regular customers without further
notice. If your name is not on my list, a copy will be sent on request.

BERTRAND H. FARR — Wyomissing Nurseries Co.

May 1, 1920 WYOMISSING. PENNA.

Bulbs of Sir Watkin Narcissus. Showing Farr’s “Mother Bulb”
in comparison with the ordinary first-size bulb

DAFFODILS (NARCISSI)

Daffodils will continue to increase every year, and, when naturalized on
the lawn, in meadows, or in orchards, they will form great colonies. They
are invaluable for planting among shrubs and in the hardy border, and
especially among the peonies, their golden cups making a beautiful con-
trast with the bright red peony shoots coming out of the ground.

“Mother Bulbs” (often called “double-nose”) are those that have reached
maturity and are about to break into several smaller bulbs. The “Mother
Bulbs” will send up several flower-stems, whereas the ordinary bulbs
seldom produce more than one stem. So many of my customers call for
“Mother Bulbs” that I have decided not to list the common “first-size” bulbs.

SINGLE LARGE TRUMPET NARCISSI (AJAX)

These are the true Daffodils and produce the largest flowers. Colors
range from pure white to darkest yellow.

Not less than six each of any one variety will he supplied, except the new high-priced
kinds where the rate for a single bulb is specifically quoted

To obtain the dozen rate your order must be for six bulbs or more of one variety. Less
than six bulbs will be charged at the single rate

Albicans. Sulphur-white. $i per doz., $6.50 per too.

Bicolor, Empress. (Mother.) Large yellow trumpet with pure white
perianth. This variety and Emperor are the most permanent sorts for
naturalizing. $1.25 per doz., $9 per 100.

Bicolor, Van Waveren Giant. Widely expanded, bright yellow trum-
pet, with broad primrose perianth j said to 'be the largest trumpet Narcissus
in existence. Strong grower. 40 cts. each, $3.75 per doz., $27.50 per 100.

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BERTRAND H. FARR— WYOMISSING NURSERIES CO.

SINGLE LARGE TRUMPET NARCISSI, con.
Bicolor, Victoria. Golden yellow trumpet;
pure white perianth. Flowers large; fine for
forcing. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100.

Bicolor, Weardale Perfection. A mag-
nificent, large-flowering Daffodil; makes a
fitting companion to King Alfred. The peri-
anth is pure white, with sulphur-
white trumpet. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per
doz., $27.50 per 100.

Emperor. (Mother.) Deep yellow.
Unsurpassed by any other Narcissus.
$1.25 per doz., $8 per 100.

Giant Princeps. (Mother.) Sul-
phur-yellow. Extra early and adapted
for forcing. $1.25 per doz., $7 per 100.

Glory of Leiden (King of Daffodils).
Giant flowers of the deepest golden yellow.
$1.30 per doz., $8.50 per 100.

Golden Spur. (Mother.) Rich golden
yellow. $1.25 per doz., $7.50 per 100.

Glory of Sassenheim. Extra-large flowers;
pure white perianth; yellow trumpet. 20 cts.
each, $2 per doz.

King Alfred. (Mother.) Immense yellow
trumpet and broad golden yellow perianth.
30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $25 per 100.

Mme. de Graaff. Both trumpet and peri-
anth pure white. $1.75 per doz., $10 per 100.

Mme. Plemp. Long, deep yellow trumpet
and white perianth. Splendid for border plant-
ing. $1.25 per doz., $8 per 100.

Trumpet maximus. Deep golden yellow; perianth twisted at tips;
trumpet recurved. $1 per doz., $6.50 per 100.

Mme. Plemp. Excellent
for border planting

SINGLE MEDIUM TRUMPET NARCISSI

(Chalice Cup, or Star Narcissi)

In the Barrii type, which is a cross between the Trumpet and Poeticus
groups, the crown or cup is about half the length of the perianth segments.

The Incomparabilis types are also crosses between the Trumpet and
Poeticus groups, but the crowns are larger than Barrii, often three-quarters
the length of the perianth.

Leedsii Narcissi are crosses between the white Trumpet and Poeticus
groups. The cup or crown is white or light yellow, and the perianth is
always white.

Barrii, Blood Orange. Lemon-yellow perianth; orange cup. $1.50 per
doz., $7.50 per 100.

Barrii, Conspicuus. (Mother.) Perianth broad, soft yellow; orange-
scarlet cup. Splendid for borders. 75 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Barrii, Firebrand. Primrose perianth, red cup. $1 per doz., $7 per 100.

SPECIAL LIST OF HOLLAND BULBS, AUTUMN, 1920

SINGLE MEDIUM TRUMPET NARCISSI, continued

Barrii, Seagull. White perianth; canary-yellow cup. 75 cts. per doz.,
$4 per 100.

Incomparabilis, Cy-
nosure. Primrose-yellow
perianth; yellow and or-
ange cup. A showy sort
for naturalizing. 65 cts.
per doz., $4 per 100,

$35 per 1,000.

Incomparabilis,

Gloria Mundi. Yellow
perianth; orange - scarlet
cup. $1.20 per doz.,

$6.50 per 100.

Incomparabilis, Luci-
fer. White perianth; or-
ange-red cup. $1.25 per
doz., $6.50 per 100.

Incomparabilis, Sir
Watkin (Giant Chalice
Flower). Extra large; sul-
phur-yellow perianth, or-
ange-stained cup. $1.50
per doz., $9 per 100.

Incomparabilis,

Stella. Pure white peri-
anth; yellow cup. Good
variety for potting. 80 cts.
per doz., $4.50 per 100,

$40 per 1,000.

Incomparabilis, Will
Scarlett. Extremely large cup of fiery orange-red, an unusual color in the
Trumpet Narcissi. 40 cts. each, S4 per doz.

Leedsii, Duchess of Westminster. Pure white perianth; canary-yel-
low cup, tinged with orange on the edges. Si. 25 per doz.

Leedsii, Evangeline. Pure white perianth; soft lemon cup. 20 cts.
each, $1.75 per doz.

Leedsii, Fairy Queen. Pure white perianth; creamy white cup.
Si. 50 per doz., S7.50 per 100.

Leedsii, Mrs. Langtry. Pure white perianth, with primrose cup. Free
flowering; used extensively for mass planting. 65 cts. per doz., $4 per 100,
S36 per 1,000.

Leedsii, M. Magdeline de Graaff. Long wdiite perianth; orange-rose
cup. Free-flowering, often bearing twro blooms to a stem. Desirable for
mass planting. 65 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $36 per 1,000.

Leedsii, Queen of England. Pure white perianth; pale yellow cup.
Good for massing. 65 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, S36 per 1,000.

Leedsii, White Lady. Elegantly formed flower, with white perianth and
canary-yellow cup. Si. 50 per doz., S9 per 100.

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Incomparabilis, Will Scarlett. The contrast be-
tween perianth and cup is always well defined

BERTRAND H. FARR-WYOMISSING NURSERIES CO

POET’S NARCISSI

Poeticus. The familiar “Poet’s Narcissus,” with pure white perianth
and orange cup. One of the best for the border or for naturalizing, but not
suitable for forcing. 60 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000.

Poeticus, Horace. One of the latest introductions in this class; extra-
large and unusually handsome flowers. Snow-white perianth with blood-
scarlet cup. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.

Poeticus ornatus. Blooms earlier than the others, and can be used for
forcing. Perianth is pure white, cup rich yellow with scarlet margin.
Extra-size, double-nose bulbs, 65 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000.

DOUBLE NARCISSI

Jor planting only. 65 cts.
per doz., $4 per 100,
$36 per 1,000.

Orange Phoenix. Ex-
cellent for forcing. Flowers
large, full double, white
with reddish orange cen-
ter. 90 cts. per doz.,
$6.50 per 100.

Sulphur Phoenix. Sil-
very white, with sulphur-
yellow center. These two
varieties make a charming
combination when grown
in masses. 90 cts. per
doz., $6.50* per 100.

Von Sion. Flowers ex-
tra large, pure golden yel-
low. The most popular
double variety for forcing.
Extra - selected mother
bulbs, $1.50 per doz.,
$9 per 100.

JONQUILS

These are the old-fashioned familiar garden flowers. They are very fra-
grant, of medium size, and pure yellow in color. Flowers grow in clusters
and as a group will increase in size and value each year.

Campernelle odorus plenus (Queen Anne). Much larger than the
common Jonquils. Color rich yellow. 60 cts. per doz., $3*5° Per I®°-

Campernelle rugulosus. Handsome flowers, with broad, clear yellow
imbricated cup. 50 cts. per doz., $3*5° Per I00> $32 Per i>ooo*

Single Jonquils. 50 cts. per doz., $3 Per 100, $28 per 1,000.

Double Jonquils. 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $32 per 1,000.

Ten per cent discount will be given on Bulb orders received before [July 10

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Alba-plena odorata. Pure white; for

Orange Phoenix is a desirable variety for forcing

SPECIAL LIST OF HOLLAND BULBS, AUTUMN, 1920

Darwin Tulips bloom later than the other classes. They are quite distinct
in size and shape. See page 10

TULIPS

The great variety of dazzling colors, in every conceivable combination,
makes the Tulip the most popular of the spring-flowering bulbs. By plant-
ing bulbs of the different classes, a display of bloom may be had for several
weeks, beginning first with the early-flowering section and ending with
the Darwins.

Tulips may be planted any time from the first of October until the
ground freezes, and if the beds are later to be occupied by shallow-rooting
plants, such as geraniums, coleus, etc., they may be allowed to remain a
second year without lifting, merely by removing the tops as soon as they
turn yellow.

If necessary, the bulbs may be carefully lifted as soon as they have
ceased blooming and hilled-in in an out-of-the-wray place until they have
completed their growth, when they may be stored in a cool, dry place until
fall. Planted in the hardy border and among shrubbery, they may be
allowed to remain year after year undisturbed; but they will gradually
deteriorate and will, in a few years, have to be replaced.

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BERTRAND H. FARR— WYOMISSING NURSERIES CO.

SINGLE EARLY TULIPS

All the varieties in this list may be used with equal success for bedding
or for forcing.

Not less than 6 bulbs of a variety sold.

Not less than 50 bulbs of any variety at the 100 rate, nor less than 500 bulbs of any one
variety at the 1,000 rate.

To obtain the dozen rate your order must be for six bulbs or more of one variety. Less
than six bulbs will be charged at the single rate.

Artus. A bright scarlet variety, which is extra fine for bedding or for
forcing. 6o cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000

Belle Alliance. One of the finest deep scarlet, single, early Tulips.
65 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Chrysolora. A large and extra fine pure golden yellow Tulip; desirable
for bedding with red and white sorts. 65 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100,

$40 per 1,000

Cottage Maid. Soft
pink, suffused with
white. 65 cts. per doz.,
$4.50 per 100, $40 per

1,000.

Duchesse de Par-
ma. Orange-red. 65c.
per doz., $4.50 per 100,
$40 per 1,000.

Eleanora. A me-
dium-sized purple-vio-
let flower with white
edge. 65 cts. per doz.,
$4.50 per 100, $40 per

1,000.

Joost Van Vondel,
Red. Deep red, feath-
ered white. 65 cts. per
doz., $4.50 per 100,
$40 per 1,000.

Keizerkroon. One
of the best Tulips for
bedding. Flowers large,
brilliant red, bordered
with deep golden yel-
low. 60 cts. per doz.,
$4 per 100, $37.50 per

1 ,000.

Lady Boreel (Joost
Van Vondel, White).

A recent introduction.
Pure white; large and
extra fine. 70 cts. per

A typical specimen bloom of one of my Single doz., $5 per IOO,
Early Tulips $45 Per 1 ,000.

SPECIAL LIST OF HOLLAND BULBS, AUTUMN, 1920

SINGLE EARLY TULIPS, continued

La Reine. White, suffused with rosy blush. About n inches in height.
65 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Pink Beauty. Rosy pink, slightly shaded white; unsurpassed in beauty
and size. 95 cts. per doz., $6.50 per 100, $57*75 per 1,000.

Pottebakker. A popular variety for bedding. Flowers are rich scarlet
with a yellow center. Height 13 inches. 65 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100,
S40 per 1,000.

Pottebakker, White. Cup-shaped, pure w'hite flowers; blooms quite
early. 85 cts. per doz., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

President Lincoln (Queen of Violets). Flowers large, deep crimson-
purple. Desirable for bedding and forcing. 65 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100,
S40 per 1,000.

Prince of Austria. Orange-red, and one of the best Tulips in color;
very fragrant. 70 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000.

Proserpine. A rich carmine-rose, with tinges of purple. Blooms are
very large and come quite early. Si. 25 per doz., $10 per 100, $80 per 1,000.

Rose Gris-de-Lin. A beautiful and useful variety. White shaded with
delicate pink. 60 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $37.50 per 1,000.

Standard Gold. Red, striped golden yellow. 70 cts. per doz., $5 per 100.

Standard Silver. White, distinctly marked and streaked with scarlet.
60 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $37.50 per 1,000.

Thomas Moore. Bright orange, shaded with scarlet. Splendid for
bedding. 60 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $37.50 per 1,000.

White Hawk. One of the best
white varieties; petals slightly
fluted. 85 cts. per doz., $6 per 100,

$50 per 1,000.

Wouverman. Dark violet.

60 cts. per doz., $4 per 100,

$36 per 1,000.

Yellow Prince. Golden yellow;
the best of the low -growing
yellow Tulips; sweet-scented. 60
cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $37.50
per 1,000.

SINGLE EARLY TULIPS
IN SUPERFINE MIXTURE

A choice collection made up from
the best named Tulips. The bulbs
will bloom at about the same time,
and the flower-stems are about the
same length — important points
when selecting bedding varieties.

The mixture is superior in every
way. 50 Cts. per doz., $3*75 Per IOO> Chrysolora is one of the most popular
$35 per 1,000. yellow Tulips for bedding

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BERTRAND H. FARR— WYOMISSING NURSERIES CO.

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS

With few exceptions the Double Tulips should be used for bedding only,
as they do not force so well as the single varieties. While the Double
Tulips may not be quite so effective as the single sorts, the flowers are more
durable, and, as they bloom later, they prolong the flowering period.

Usually it is advisable to use only one variety of Double Tulips in a bed,
rather than to combine them as with the Single Tulips. Beds of different
varieties can usually be arranged within a few feet of each other, thus per-
mitting the characteristics of each variety to stand out distinctly, and also
to give the effect of one large bed of double flowers.

Not less than 6 bulbs of a variety sold.

Not less than SO bulbs of any variety sold at the 100 rate, nor less than 500 bulbs of
one variety at the 1,000 rate.

To obtain the dozen rate your order must be for six bulbs or more of one variety.
Less than six bulbs will be charged at the single rate.

Alba maxima. Flower-stems of medium length, surmounted by pure
white blooms. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Couronne d’Or (Crown of Gold). A magnificent golden yellow flower,
slightly shaded with orange; of great beauty and size, and one of the best
for forcing. $1 per doz., $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000.

Couronne des Roses. Blooms are unusually large and of a deep, rich,
rose-color. $1 per doz., $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000.

El Toreador. Orange-scarlet, with edges of the petals margined with
yellow. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100.

Imperator rubrorum. A brilliantly glowing scarlet; good forcer. $1 per

doz., $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000.

La Candeur. Clear white; fine
for bedding in contrast with pink
and red sorts. 75 cts. per doz.,
$5.50 per 100, $45 per 1,000.

Le Matador. Scarlet, outside
of petals tinged with purple. Good
forcer and bedder. $1 per doz.,
$7 per 100, $60 per 1,000.

Murillo. Light pink blooms on
medium height stems. Popular for
either house or garden. 75 cts. per
doz., $5.50 per 100, $45 per 1,000.

Salvator Rosa. Large, dark
pink-and-white blooms; stems from
10 to 12 inches long. $1 per doz.,
$7 per 100, $60 per 1,000.

Tournesol. A very showy Tulip,
growing about 11 inches high; red
bordered with yellow. $1 per doz.,
$7 per 100, $60 per 1,000.

Wilhelm 111. Orange-scarlet.
Dwarf, useful for front of taller
La Candeur is a white double Tulip ex- sorts, or in beds. 75 Cts. per doz.,
tensively used for borders and beds $5*5° Per IOO> $45 Per I >000.

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SPECIAL LIST OF HOLLAND BULBS, AUTUMN, 1920

COTTAGE TULIPS

Single or May-Flowering

Caledonia. Bright orange-red, with dark stems; beautiful and effective.
75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Elegans. Dark crimson, with elegantly reflexed petals. 75 cts. per doz.,
$5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Ellen Willmott. The
finest May-flowering Tulip.

Large, soft creamy yellow
blooms. 85 cts. per doz.,

$5 per 100, $45 per 1,000.

Fairy Queen. Rosy helio-
trope, with broad amber-
yellow margin. 75 cts. per
doz., $5 per 100, $40 per
1 ,000.

Gala Beauty. Large
golden yellow [flowers,
blotched and striped crim-
son;. showy in beds or bor-
ders. 75 cts. per doz.,

$4.50 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Gesneriana lutea (Im-
proved Bouton d’Or). Hand-
some yellow flowers on long
stems. 75 cts. per doz.,

$5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Gesneriana major
(Spathulata). Crimson -
scarlet with blue-black cen-
ter. The best of its class.

75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100,

$40 per 1,000.

Glare of the Garden.

Dazzling scarlet. 75 cts. per
doz., $5 per 100, $40 per
1,000.

Golden Crown. Recom-
mended for naturalizing, as
it increases rapidly. Golden
yellow with red edges. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Greigii. Orange-scarlet; spotted foliage. $2.25 per doz., $14.50 per 100.

Inglescombe Pink. Soft rose, flushed salmon. 75c. per doz., $5 per 100,
$40 per 1,000.

Inglescombe Scarlet. Brilliant scarlet with black base; large flowers.
75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Inglescombe Yellow (Yellow Darwin). Large globular flower. 75 cts.
per doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Gesneriana major has exceedingly vivid
coloring

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BERTRAND H. FARR— WYOMISSING NURSERIES CO.

COTTAGE TULIPS, continued

Isabella (Shandon Bells). Carmine-rose, shaded white; desirable with
some of the more striking colors. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

John Ruskin. Bronzy rose, with sulphur-yellow edge, rosy lilac inside;
very handsome. $1 per doz., $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000.

La Candeur (Parisian White). White, changing to rose. 75 cts. per doz.,
$5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

La Merveille. Salmon-rose, with yellow center; delicately scented,
about 20 inches high. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Moonlight. Lemon-, or canary-yellow; long oval-shaped flower. One
of the handsomest Cottage Tulips. $1 per doz., $7 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

Oculus solis (Peacock Tulip). Crimson with black center. $1 per doz.,
$7 per 100, $65 per 1,000.

Orange King. Deep orange, with delicate shadings of rose. 75 cts.
per doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Picotee (Maiden’s Blush). Pure white, margined rose; petals recurved.
Useful for naturalizing. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Scarlet Mammoth. Extra-large, dark crimson flowers. 75 cts. per doz.,
$5 per 100, S40 per 1,000.

The Fawn. Delicate pale rosy fawn, shading to blush-rose. An extra-
fine variety. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Vitellina. Canary-yellow, turning to ivory-white. A large and exceed-
ingly handsome variety. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

DARWIN TULIPS

Darwin Tulips are highly recommended for massing in shrubbery and for
providing contrasting colors in the spring garden. In form, the blooms are
entirely distinct from all other classes of Tulips; they are unusually large
and are borne on long stems. They may be forced if brought to the heat
not earlier than January.

Not less than six bulbs of a variety sold. Not less than SO bulbs of any sort at the
100 rate, nor less than 500 bulbs of any one variety at the 1,000 rate.

To obtain the dozen rate, you must order six bulbs or more of one variety; less than
six bulbs will be charged at the single rate.

Anton Roozen. Rose-pink, tinged with apricot at base of the petals.
$1 per doz., $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1,000.

Ariadne. Rich rosy crimson, shaded with scarlet. $1 per doz., $6 per 100,
$54 per 1,000.

Baron de la Tonnaye. Bright rose, margined with blush. Extra-large
flowers on long stems. $1 per doz., $6 per 100, $55 per 1,000.

Clara Butt. Delicate salmon-pink. The best of its color. $1 per doz.,
$6 per 100, $55 per 1,000.

Donders. Deep crimson, shading to white at the center. $1 per doz.,
$6 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

Dream. Heliotrope, shaded violet. $1 per doz., $6 per 100, $55 per 1,000.

Edmee. A splendid variety for late forcing; cherry-rose, edged with
a lighter shade; large and beautiful. $1 per doz., $6 per 100, $55 per 1,000.

Europe. One of the newer introductions. Bright scarlet, shading to rose.
$1 per doz., $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1,000.

Faust. Dark violet-maroon. $1.50 per doz., $11 per 100.

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SPECIAL LIST OF HOLLAND BULBS, AUTUMN, 1920

DARWIN TULIPS, continued

Fra Angelico. Deep brownish black. Si per doz., $6 per ioo, $50 per
1,000.

Gretchen. A delicate flesh-pink, cup-shaped flower. $1 per doz.,
$6 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

Kate Greenaway. A late-flowering variety; white with tint of lilac- rose.
Especially handsome. Si per doz., S6 per 100, S50 per 1,000.

La Tulipe Noire (The Black Tulip). Enormous flowers, nearly black.
The most striking variety. Si. 25 per doz., S8 per 100, S65 per 1,000.

Laurentia. Fiery scarlet blooms which are unusually large and desir-
able for bedding purposes. Si per doz., S6 per 100, S50 per 1,000.

Loveliness. Soft rosy carmine, making a beautiful contrast with darker-
colored varieties. Si per doz., S6 per 100, S55 per 1,000.

May Queen. Soft lilac-rose with white center. Si per doz., S5.50 per 100,
S50 per 1,000.

Mme. Krelage.

Bright lilac-rose with
a lighter margin; extra-
fine. Si per doz., S6. 50
per 100, $60 per 1,000.

Mr. Farncombe
Sanders. One of the
best and showiest of
the Darwins; blooms
of immense size, bril-
liant scarlet in color.

Si per doz., $8 per 100,

S65 per 1,000.

M rs. Cleveland.

Delicate flesh - color,
suffused with rose. Si
per doz., $6 per 100,

$50 per 1,000.

Nauticas. Purplish
rose, with dark violet
center; desirable for
garden or forcing. Si
per doz., S6 per 100,

S50 per 1,000.

Painted Lady.

White, shaded 'with
heliotrope; large and
beautiful. Si per doz.,

$6 per 100, $50 per
1,000.

Philippe de Corn-
mines. One of the
earliest Darwins for
forcing; deep purple.

Si. 25 per doz., S8 per
100, S65 per 1,000.

Mr. Farncombe Sanders is a rich scarlet with
large blooms

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DARWIN TULIPS, continued
Pride of Haarlem. Violet-rose,
with a blue base. Blooms are extra
large. $i per doz., $6 per ioo,
$55 per 1,000.

Psyche. Outside petals deep
rose, inside shaded silvery rose,
light blue base; cup-shaped blooms.
$i per doz., $6.50 per 100,
$55 per 1,000.

Reverend Ewbank. Soft helio-
trope or lavender-violet, darkened
toward the base. $1 per doz.,
$6 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

Suzon. Soft salmon-rose, shad-
ing to blush. Good Darwin Tulip
for forcing. $1 per doz., $6 per 100,
$50 per 1,000.

The Sultan. Velvety black-
maroon, with bluish base. $1 per
doz., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

Whistler. One of the new Dar-
wins. Very attractive and one of
the best. Maroon-crimson, base of
the petals dark blue, with pure white lines. $1 per doz., $6.50 per 100,
$55 per 1,000.

White Queen (La Candeur). Rosy white, changing to pure white.
$1 per doz., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

William Copland. Extra large and early; flowers light lilac, borne on
long stems. $1.25 per doz., $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000.

William Pitt. Dark crimson, shading to purplish tint on outer petals.
$1.25 per doz., $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000.

Zulu. Purplish black; a splendid large flower for forcing or for garden
culture. $1.25 per doz., $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000.

Superfine Mixture of Darwin Tulips. 85 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100,
$50 per 1,000.

PARROT or DRAGON TULIPS

This section of the Tulip family blooms in May. They take their name
from the curiously curled and crested flowers which, in the bud state, are
supposed to bear some resemblance to the head of a parrot. The colors
and markings are very pronounced and distinct.

75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000

Amiral de Constantinople. Scarlet, with black markings.

Cramoisi Brillant. Crimson; very large flower.

Lutea major. Bright yellow, striped crimson and green.

Ten per cent discount will be given on Bulb orders received before July 10

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Zulu is startling when used in groups
of twenty-five or more

SPECIAL LIST OF HOLLAND BULBS, AUTUMN, 1920

OLD DUTCH, or BREEDER TULIPS

The Breeder Tulips are the unbroken forms of the old florists’ Tulips.
The blooms strongly resemble the Darwin Tulips, excepting that they
have an entirely different range of color, comprising artistic tones of
bronze, terra cotta, orange, and brown. Breeder Tulips are May-flower-
ing, producing blooms of enormous size, and because they are vigorous
growers are valuable for the garden. I have taken great pains to select
only choicest varieties, and can heartily recommend these to anyone who
wishes something especially fine.

Aspasia. Red, shaded with tones of salmon. $i per doz., $7 per 100,
S60 per 1,000.

Cardinal Manning. Wine-red, flushed with rosy brown. Si per doz.,
$7 per 100, S60 per 1,000.

Clio (Bronze Queen). Soft buff, inside tinged with golden bronze.
$1.25 per doz., S8 per 100, $75 per 1,000.

Grand Maitre. Si per doz., S7 per 100, S60 per 1,000.

Jaune d’CEuf (Sunrise). Ruddy apricot, edged with golden yellow.
Si. 25 per doz., S8 per 100, $65 per 1,000.

Medea. Salmon-carmine, with heliotrope shading; an unusually large
flower. Si. 25 per doz., S8 per 100, $65 per 1,000.

Noire Veritable. Extremely dark purplish black. Si. 25 per doz.,
$9 per 100, S80 per 1,000.

Prince of Orange (Orange Beauty). Orange-scarlet, shaded with light red.
A large flower of unusual beauty. Si. 25 per doz., S8 per 100, $65 per 1,000.

Queen Alexandra. Soft primrose, with black anthers. Si. 25 per doz.,
S8 per 100, S60 per 1,000.

Yellow Perfection. Light bronze-yellow, edged with golden yellow.
A Tulip of remarkable beauty. Si. 25 per doz., S8 per 100, S60 per 1,000.

CROCUSES

When the spring sun begins to warm the ground, the little yellow Crocuses
quickly respond to the bright rays. They are among the very earliest
spring flowers, and are most effective when dotting the lawn without any
fixed plan of arrangement. The bulbs can be strewn thickly over the
surface and be set where they fall, merely lifting the sod with a knife or
trowel, slipping the bulbs underneath, and pressing the sod back into place.

Mixed Crocuses. In separate colors, Blue, White, Striped, or All
Colors Mixed. 35 cts. per doz., S2 per 100, $15 per 1,000.

Named Crocuses. 60 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $27 per 1,000. If
wanted by mail, add 10 cents per dozen extra.

Not less than six bulbs of any variety supplied

Albion. Dark violet, with stripes of light blue.

Baron von Brunow. Dark blue; velvety and beautiful.

King of the Whites. Snowy white; large blooms.

Mammoth Yellow. Especially desirable for lawn planting.

Maximilian. Porcelain-blue; a new and large variety.

Mont Blanc. White and one of the best of its class.

Sir Walter Scott. Large dark blue flowers, striped with white.

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HYACINTHS

For garden culture, the treatment is about the same as for Tulips, except

that the bulbs should be set
farther apart — say 6 to io
inches.

For indoor culture the bulbs
may be potted any time from
September to December, using
a light, rich soil containing
plenty of well-rotted cow or
sheep manure. Set the bulbs
so that the tops are just above
the surface.

The pots should then be
placed outside, and covered
with coal-ashes or some litter
for a period of ten to twelve
weeks, when the bulbs will be
thoroughly rooted. Bring them
in, a few at a time, for a suc-
cession of bloom as wanted.
They should be brought into
heat gradually; to place them
at once in a room having a high
temperature will cause them to
flower prematurely.

If it is desired to grow them
in glasses of water, the base of
the bulb should barely touch
the water. They should then
be set in a cool, dark place until
the glass is full of roots.

L’ Innocence. One of the prettiest white
Hyacinths; long, full truss

FIRST-SIZE

EXHIBITION

Comparatively few bulbs of
this quality come to this
country — they are the very
finest selections from the stock
of several growers, are extra
large and solid, and must not
be confused with those often
sold as “Exhibition Bulbs,”
which the Hollanders consider
a second size. The bulbs here
offered are used principally for
forcing. I recommend them to
all who wish the finest blooms.

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FIRST-SIZE EXHIBITION HYACINTHS, continued

25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz., $16 per 100

Single Red and Rose

General de Wet. Extra-fine, soft pink, with large spike and bells.
(Improvement on Baron Van Thuyll.)

Gertrude. Splendid, dark pink; large, compact spike.

Gigantea. Light pink; very compact spike.

La Victoire. Brilliant carmine-rose; extra fine. (Improvement on Amy.)
Moreno. Very heavy truss; bright rose; early.

Roi des Beiges. Extra fine; dark red.

Single Pure and Creamy White

Albertine. Pure white; very early.

Grandeur a Merveille. Blush-white; large, handsome truss.

La Franchise. Creamy white.

La Grandesse. Splendid pure white; very large bells; perfect truss.
L’Innocence. Very fine; pure white.

Single Light and Dark Blue

Czar Peter. Light lavender-blue.

Enchantress. Delicate porcelain-blue; splendid truss.

Grand Maitre. Deep sky-blue; large, compact spike.

King of the Blues. Rich dark blue; splendid form; late.

Lord Derby. Bright porcelain-blue; large, compact spike.

Menelik. Glittering blue-black; truss and bells large; strong grower.
Queen of the Blues. Porcelain-blue; handsome spike.

Regulus. Bright blue; fine, large bells.

Single Violet and Purple

Lord Balfour. Violet; very early; enormous truss of fragrant bells.
Sir William Mansfield. Mauve; splendid truss; one of the best.

Yellow Single Hyacinths

King of the Yellows. Pure yellow; one of the best. May be grown
indoors with the same success that attends its culture in the garden.

Second-Size Single Hyacinths

20 cts. each, $1.75 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000

These bulbs are practically the same as those sold by most dealers as
“First-Size.” For bedding purposes they are extremely satisfactory and will
produce large spikes of flowers, and I specially recommend these extra-
select bulbs for outdoor use. I can supply the following varieties, and
descriptions will be found in list of first-size bulbs.

Red and Rose. Gertrude, Gigantea, La Victoire, Moreno, Roi des Beiges.
White and Creamy White. Albertine, Grandeur a Merveille, La
Franchise, La Grandesse, LTnnocence.

Dark and Light Blue. Grand Maitre, King of the Blues, Lord Balfour,
Queen of the Blues, Regulus.

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HARDY LILIES

With the exception of Lilium candidum,
which seems to prefer an open position,
most Lilies thrive best when planted in a
semi-shaded situation, where the ground
can be kept cool and moist by the protec-
tion of shrubs and a carpet of lawn grass.
The bulbs should be planted from 6 to 8
inches deep, with a little sand or sphagnum
moss under the base of each bulb.

To obtain the dozen rate on any bulbs your
order must be for six or more of one variety. Less
than six bulbs will be charged at the single rate.

Auratum (Gold-banded Lily). Very
large; white, spotted crimson, with a broad
yellow band. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.,
$18 per 100.

Brownii. Large trumpet, the inside pure
white, the outside shaded chocolate-brown.
$1 each, $10 per doz.

Candidum (Madonna Lily). Pure
white. Should be planted early for the best
results. Extra-size bulbs, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $21 per 100.

Excelsum (Testaceum). Nankeen-yellow, sometimes spotted with
small, reddish dots. $1 each, $10 per doz.

Hansonii (Yellow Martagon). Flowers bright orange, spotted with
brownish purple. 50 cts. each, $5.25 per doz.

Henryi (Yellow Speciosum). Dark reddish yellow, marked with brown
spots. 75 cts. each, $8 per doz.

Pardalinum. Similar to Superbum, but a brighter orange-scarlet.
30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100.

Regale (Myriophyllum). New. White, shaded pink, with canary-
yellow center. Hardy; desirable for forcing. $1.25 each, $12.50 per doz.

Speciosum album. White. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $18 per 100.

Speciosum Melpomene. White, heavily spotted and overlaid crimson.
30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $18 per 100.

Superbum (Turk’s Cap). A native variety. Bright reddish orange,
spotted yellow. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100.

' Tigrinum splendens (Tiger Lily). Orange, spotted with black.
25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100.

Tigrinum splendens fl.-pl. Double-flowering variety of the Tiger
Lily. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $18 per 100.

Umbellatum. Mixed, many shades of red and yellow. 25 cts. each,
$2.50 per doz., $15 per 100.

Note. — European Lilies arrive about the middle of November. Japan
Lilies, Auratum and Speciosum do not reach here until about the middle
of December. We reserve the right to hold all orders for Japan Lilies for
spring delivery in case they arrive too late for fall planting.

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Lilium tigrinum

Irises Usher in a Season of Glory
in the Garden

MORE THAN FOUR SCORE OF MY FAVORITES WHICH I COM-
MEND TO THE AMATEUR AND BEGINNER IN IRIS-GROWING

IF you yield to the magic spell of the Iris, it will lead you across the
border into a wonderland of delight, for an Iris-garden is a floral
world in itself, so vast that to mention all the interesting forms
would be impossible, as there are about one hundred and seventy
distinct species, and varieties innumerable.

The passing of the Iris through the spring and summer months is like
that of a grand procession, the first glimpses of which may be had when
the dainty Alpines and Pumilas first appear in April, closely followed by
the various dwarf forms in April and May, in ever-increasing boldness of
form and color, till June ushers in the great Germanica family — the Bearded
Irises with their broad masses of color. In quick succession come the tall
Sibiricas and the still taller varieties of Aurea, Monnieri, and Gigantea,
until, with a great burst of splendor, come the Japanese Irises, the crowning
glory of all, with their great blooms a foot in diameter, rising on stately
stems to a height of 5 feet, — the royal family, arrayed in richest blue and
purple and gold, — and the pageant comes to an end.

In arranging the Iris-garden, much depends on the taste of the owner.
Along walks and drives, the borders of the shrubbery, and near the water-
side may be found ideal locations. The dwarf varieties make pretty edgings
to larger beds, and are effective when planted in front of the taller kinds.

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The chief aim of this booklet is, first, to assist the amateur gardener*
whose efforts are limited only by the space at his command; and, second,
to guide the beginner who as yet knows but little about these beautiful
plants and who would be at a loss to select from the many hundreds of
varieties noted in Farr’s Hardy Plant Specialties, those varieties of Iris
best suited to his purpose.

From my large collection I have selected a comprehensive list, which
includes some of the most distinct varieties in each of the various classes,
whose colors are truly magnificent, and whose blooming period covers the
full season from the earliest to the latest.

The very dwarf April-flowering Irises must, of course, come first. These
plants grow from 4 to 6 inches high, and prefer a dry, sunny situation.
They are peculiarly suitable for edgings, for small groups in the rockery
or perennial border, or for mass carpet-planting.

Possibly the very earliest is Pumila caerulea, which is a lovely pale
azure-blue, and of unusually dwarf habit. Eburna is clear white, with
shadings of cream; under favorable conditions it grows 12 to 15 inches high.
Among the deep blue Irises of this class Cyanea holds a high place.

Of the yellow varieties of April-flowering Irises, I would certainly select
Florida, citron-yellow, shaded with deeper yellow, and Excelsa, whose
clear yellow standard and falls are marked with a distinct orange beard.

Intermediate Irises, or medium dwarf varieties, are from 10 to 15 inches
in height. They come into bloom immediately after the very dwarf sorts,
usually in late April or early May. Ingeborg is a medium dwarf
member of the family, with large flowers, almost snowy white in their
purity.

Wallhalla, a rich combination of lavender standard and wine-red falls,
makes a marked contrast with the large milky white blooms of Dorothea,
which are usually slightly tinged with lilac. Helge, another good variety,
is marked by pearl shadings on a ground of yellow.

In May the Irises begin to show their coming glories. Most of the
varieties which bloom in this month throw out flower-stems from 20 to
24 inches in height; the blooms are larger than those of the earlier varieties,
and are marked with a distinct beard. Your collection should by all means
include Florentina, whose creamy white, fragrant blooms are splendid
for cutting; Major, an immense flower with purple-blue standard and dark
purple falls; Kochii, a rich and handsome claret-purple, and Flavescens,
which is esteemed for its large, soft yellow, sweet-scented flowers.

Most of the bearded Irises begin their blooming season in June. Both
the plants and flower-stems are of medium height, the latter rarely exceed-
ing 24 inches. In the June-flowering varieties we seem to find a wider range
of color, which varies from the deep rich crimson of Red Cloud (one of
my own seedlings) to the pure white Mrs. H. Darwin, a beautiful and
free-blooming sort.

Possibly the title of “finest pure yellow” would be awarded to Aurea,
but the deep golden yellow blooms of Mrs. Neubronner certainly would
create some doubt as to the justice of the award. Personal preference would
again enter in when selecting a variety to represent the blues, for we have
the pale blue Frederick compared with the deep blue of Atrocaerulea, or
the brilliant Blue Jay (another of my seedlings) contrasted with the pale

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lilac Mrs. Alan Gray. The nearest approach to a pink Iris is found in
Rose Unique, whose bright violet-rose blooms come quite early.

Still other splendid varieties are included in the June-flowering Tall
Bearded Irises, with flower-stems varying in height from 3 to 3^ feet, and
crowned with magnificent large blooms. In this class Mme. Chereau is
probably the best known because of the frilled white blooms, distinctly
bordered with clear blue. If you are searching for an extra-large, clear,
delicate lavender Iris, you may safely conclude the search with Pallida
dalmatica, which is generally conceded to be the finest of all.

Albert Victor ranks high among the light blues of this division, and is
well supported by Othello, whose rich blue standard emphasizes the vel-
vety purple of the falls. I cannot refrain from including one of my own
seedlings here, — Juniata, the tallest of the bearded class, and whose clear
blue, fragrant flowers are most lovely.

Jacquesiana, a rare variety, bears distinctly beautiful blooms; the falls
are rich maroon,
while the standard
is bright coppery
crimson. Plumeri
is a free-blooming
variety, combining
coppery rose stan-
dard and velvety
claret falls. An-
other beautiful va-
riety is a lovely soft
rose-pink, well
meriting the name
of Queen of May.

Brilliant coloring
is a distinguishing
feature of all the
tall bearded June-
flowering Irises, but
some varieties seem
to be more richly
endowed than their
fellows, and there-
fore need special
mention. Among
these Iris King is
distinct because or
the rich Iemon-yel-
Iow standard and
maroon falls which
are bordered with
yellow. Mithras
raises a light yellow
standard amid deep

yellow falls that are Farr’s Irises at the home of “Country Life in

bordered wine-red. America,” Garden City, N. Y.

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The light yellow standard and ultramarine-blue falls of Loreley seem to
be made for a companion to Princess Victoria Louise, which carries a
sulphur-yellow standard and plum-colored falls, the latter delicately bor-
dered with cream. Darius attracts more than ordinary attention, for the
standard is rich canary-yellow, supported by falls of lilac margined with
white, and carrying a brilliant orange beard.

I should not be doing justice to myself, nor to my friends, if I did not
mention some of the wonderful seedling Irises I have raised here at
Wyomissing. All who have seen them have been unanimous in pronouncing
them most beautiful. A collection of these seedling Irises was awarded a
gold medal at the Panama-Pacific Exposition; all of them have been showered
with words of praise when shown in non-competitive exhibitions. In ordi-
nary cultivation the varieties average about 30 inches in height.

Chester Hunt carries a celestial blue standard, with falls of dark marine
blue bordered with a paler shade, and stigmas of light blue. An immense
light blue standard distinguishes James Boyd, while the broad falls are
dark violet, tipped with lighter edge.

Long, drooping, creamy white falls, dotted and veined maroon, serve to
introduce Mary Garden, though the pale yellow and lavender standard is
quite pronounced in its beauty. I have never felt equal to writing an ade-
quate description of Massasoit, for the peculiar shade of metallic Venetian
blue is too elusive to be put on paper; it must be seen to be appreciated.

No Indian maiden could be more beautiful to her forest lover than is
Minnehaha to the Iris lover; the dainty creamy white and yellow standard,
the gracefully drooping falls of white and maroon, the clear yellow
stigmas, and the fragrant odor, combine to make it one of the most
desirable.

A bronzy yellow standard, with falls of deep maroon veined white and
orange, and yellow stigmas, will fix Navajo securely in your memory. Both
the standard and falls of Pauline are unusually large, rich pansy-violet in
color, and possess a delicate fragrance. Powhatan carries a bishop-violet
standard with deeper border, and falls of deep purple shaded crimson.

The lavender shadings on the standard of Quaker Lady, and the blue
and gold of the falls make a combination at once quaint and pleasing.
Wyomissing, another of my favorites, is formed of a creamy white stan-
dard suffused soft rose, and falls of deep rose shading to flesh at the border.

I feel so sure that the amateur and the beginner will desire these ten
Wyomissing Seedling Irises that I am offering them in collection for $7.

All of the Irises mentioned in the foregoing pages belong to the Bearded
class, or sun-lovers. They are entirely hardy, and quickly reach perfection
in a warm, dry situation. In the following pages I shall include varieties
belonging to the Beardless, or Apogon class; these thrive in moist situa-
tions, but can be grown successfully in any ordinary garden soil.

Siberian Irises have medium-sized flowers on long, slender stems. The
flowers are produced freely, are of varying shades of blue with white mark-
ings, and extremely useful for cutting. George Wallace is an extra-fine
variety, about 2 feet tall.

The Oriental Irises should be included here, and possibly I. sanguinea
is the most conspicuous with brilliant blue flowers, the bud being inclosed

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in a crimson spathe. Snow Queen, a dainty ivory-white, and Blue King,
a fine blue sort, were found in Japan by Mr. Peter Barr. Orientalis
superba has un- ,
usually handsome
foliage, often reach-
ing the full length
of the flower-stems
which terminate in
large violet-blue
flowers.

Included with the
beardless Irises are
the Spuria and
Gigantea species,
which are tall
growers, often
reaching a height
of from 4 to 5 feet.

The flowers are
beautiful in form,
strongly resembling
orchids or the
giant - flowered
Spanish Iris. The
foliage is erect,
sword-like, and
highly ornamental.

Both species delight
in a rich, moist soil.

Spuria includes
several varieties
whose blooms range
through pure white,
porcelain - blue, to
deep violet. Iris

a urea (species) Iris sibirica

comes from the

Himalaya Mountains; the deep golden yellow flowers are produced freely
in June and early July. Ochroleuca, or Gold-Banded Iris, has large white
flowers with an orange-yellow blotch at base of the falls.

Among the Beardless Irises we find many that are interesting not
only because of their habits and beauty of colors, but because of the
quaint traditions that cluster around them. The variety I. tectorum, is
commonly known as the “roof Iris” of Japan, where it is grown on
the thatched roofs of the cottages. An ancient tradition says that once
upon a time a woman went to a Shinto priest to inquire how she
could give a blue tint to her hair. The priest told her to get the
color of a flower which grew neither in heaven nor on earth. She
tried the Iris flower from her cottage roof and attained the desired
result.

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Prices of Irises Mentioned in the Preceding Pages

Each

Pumila caerulea $o 25

Eburna 20

Cyanea 20

Florida 20

Excelsa 20

Josephine 20

Ingeborg 5°

Walhalla 35

Dorothea 35

Helge 35

Florentina 20

Major 20

Kochii 35

Flavescens 20

Red Cloud 75

Mrs. H. Darwin 20

Aurea 35

Mrs. Neubronner 35

Frederick 20

Atrocaerulea 20

Blue Jay 75

Mrs. Alan Gray 75

Rose Unique 75

Mme. Chereau 25

Pallida dalmatica 35

Albert Victor 20

Othello 25

Each

Juniata So 50

Jacquesiana 50

Plumeri 20

Queen of May 20

Iris King 50

Mithras 35

Loreley 35

Princess Victoria Louise 50

Darius 25

Chester Hunt 75

James Boyd 50

Mary Garden 50

Massasoit 50

Minnehaha 1 00

Navajo 1 00

Pauline 50

Powhatan 50

Quaker Lady 50

Wyomissing 75

George Wallace 35

Sanguinea 20

Snow Queen 25

Blue King 25

Orientalis superba 20

Spuria alba 35

Spuria aurea 35

Spuria ochroleuca 35

JAPANESE IRIS (Iris Kaempferi)

Much has been written of the wonderful Irises that exist in the mysterious
gardens and temples of ancient Japan, so jealously guarded that they have
never been permitted to reach the outside world.

Many years ago a collection of these Irises, said to be a duplicate of those
in the garden of the Mikado, was brought to this country. At any rate it
contained many beautiful varieties that have never been improved upon
by later importations. It is to be regretted that some of the varieties in
that collection have disappeared, and many of the remaining ones are to
be found in limited numbers only here and there.

The Japanese Irises are the largest and showiest of all the Irises — seeing
them for the first time one cannot withhold an exclamation of surprise, and
having once seen can never forget their beauty. The flower-stems vary in
height from 3 to 5 feet, and are crowned with gorgeous blooms showing a
bewildering array of colors and combinations.

A well-enriched soil, with plenty of moisture during the growing and
blooming season, meets all their needs. The soil should be kept loose
around the plants, never permitting it to become baked or hard. Plants
should be set the latter part of August or first of September — late planting

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had best be deferred until spring, unless the plants are well protected with
a covering of straw, they will be thrown out by frost and lost.

Varieties not otherwise priced, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.

SPECIAL OFFER. Twelve in 12 choice named varieties, my selection, $2.
For mass planting, 100 in 10 choice named varieties, my selection, $15.

Mixed varieties, unnamed, $12 per 100, $95 per 1,000. 25 at the 100 rate,
250 at the 1,000 rate.

6 Yezo-Nishiki. Deep purple-maroon; three petals; tall.

9 Oniga-Shima. Six large, deep blue petals, with a white halo radiat-
ing into white lines. Very handsome.

12 Koko-No-Iro. Six large, royal purple petals, with a yellow center,
radiating into lines. A most brilliant Iris.

13 Shirataki (White Waterfall). Very tall; six broad, fluted, silvery
white petals, with a golden band in the center.

17 Yomo-No-Umi (Boundless Sea). Deep lavender-blue; blue halo
surrounds the yellow blotches, radiating out into feathers; petaloid stigmas
violet; six petals. 50 cts. each.

21 Ho-o-Jo (Ho-o-Castle). Yellow blotch, surrounded by a dark blue
halo, shading to rich velvety purple; six large petals.

22 Osho-Kun (syn., Blue Danube). Dark Tyrian blue, yellow blotches
radiating into white;
six very large petals.

Unapproached by any
other variety of its
color. Si each.

23 Schichiukwa.

Ruby-crimson, with
white halo, center
petals white, tipped
purple. 50 cts.

26 Y o s h i m o .

Eight petals; pure
white, veined pale
blue, petaloids laven-
der.

27 Shigo-No-
Uranami . Tall ;
dark blue, white ha-
lo radiating white
lines; six petals.

29 Kagarabi.

White, traced and
marbled ultramarine-
blue, petaloids blue;
six petals.

30 Wase-Banri.

Three white petals,
delicately veined
blue, dark blue
standards, edged
white.

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33 Hana-No-Nishiki. Royal purple, shaded crimson; tufted center;
six petals.

34 Hana-Gesho. Tall; dark claret, overlaid blue; three large petals.

35 Tsuruki-No-Mai. Dark blue-purple, overlaid clear blue, bright
yellow bar. 50 cts.

37 Choseiden. Silvery white, broad border of magenta-lilac; six petals.

38 Fuji-No-Mine. Gray-white, with a blue halo radiating dark blue
lines, petaloids dark violet; six petals. 50 cts.

39 Tora-Odori (Dancing Tiger). Vinous purple, speckled and splashed
gray; six petals.

41 Nishiki-Hitome. Three large petals; white, veined and overlaid
rosy lavender, blue halo. 40 cts.

42 Uji-No-Hotaru. Dark violet-purple, shaded blue; six petals; late.

52 Shippo (Cloisonne). Tyrian-blue, suffused purple, feathered white;
petaloid stigmas blue and white. 50 cts.

53 Zama-No-Mori. Falls white, with sky-blue zone in center; standards
white, margined soft blue. 50 cts.

56 Sano-Watashi. Six white petals, with primrose blotches radiating
into the white.

57 Bandai-No-Nami. Fine; large; six petals; white, with fringed center.

70 Bluebeard. Six large petals; clear blue, with a white center.

75 Spotted Beauty. White, dotted rose-lilac; six petals. 40 cts. each.

76 T. S. Ware. Very double; dark garnet, veined white.

77 Mt. Fell. Six white.petals, with deep blue lines; stigmas violet-blue,
tipped white. 50 cts. each.

78 Perfection. Six broad, white petals with faint blue lines; petaloids
and stigmas violet-blue, splashed white. 40 cts. each.

84 Nashiva. Blue, flaked and mottled white; six petals. 40 cts. each.

85 Tuyi. Tall; dark violet-blue, flaked white; three petals.

86 Robert Craig. Six large white petals, faintly veined maroon, base
of petals maroon.

89 Kumo-No-Isho. Bright crimson-purple; large flower; six petals.

90 Kuro-Kumo. Dark purple, overlaid with dark blue, yellow blotches;
stigmas dark blue, bordered purple; six petals. 50 cts. eacn.

93 Otorige. Tall; purple; three petals.

96 Shimoyo-No-Tsuki. Three grayish white falls, faintly veined
violet; three small standards, violet, bordered and flaked white.

100 Kumo-No-Uye. Six large, frilled petals; deep indigo-blue, shaded
purple.

127 Okubanri. Three petals; white, suffused blue, with a deep blue
halo around the yellow center; small center petals plum; stigmas violet-
blue. 35 cts. each.

146 Idzumigawa. Gray ground, minutely veined maroon; six petals.

155 Helen Von Siebold. Three petals; white center, bordered violet-red.

156 Gekka-No-Nami. Six creamy white drooping petals.

178 Hakubotan. Six large petals; pure white.

179 Hosokawa. Six petals; light violet-blue, veined white.

180 Kamato. Three petals; large, deep sky-blue flowers.

181 Delice. Six light lavender petals, shaded lavender-pink, yellow
blotches at base. 75 cts. each.

182 Lester Lovett. Six violet-blue petals, with white halo. 75 cts. each.

The McFarland Publicity Service, Harrisburg, Pa.

Farr’s Hardy Plant Specialties

(Seventh Edition)

FOR more than two seasons I have been making
careful and accurate notes in the fields, covering
all the important points of the many perennials,
j shrubs, and evergreens growing in Wyomissing Nurseries.

This arduous labor was undertaken solely for the
purpose of making the Seventh Edition of Farr’s
Hardy Plant Specialties of greater value to my friends
and customers. It was my hope to issue the Seventh
Edition in the fall of 1919, but the work was too great.

I am pleased to say, however, that the book is now
in the hands of the printers and that we expect to have
it ready for distribution before July 1. It will contain
accurate descriptions of all the Irises which I myself
have originated and collected; careful notes on upward
of eight hundred varieties of Peonies which are growing
in my garden and fields. The book will also cover
Hardy Chrysanthemums, Hardy Asters, Phloxes,
Perennial Poppies, and a multitude of other perennials
which should be in every American garden.

A copy of this new Seventh Edition will be sent to
all of my regular customers just as soon as it is ready
for mailing. If your name is not on my list, I will be
pleased to send you a copy on request.

BERTRAND H. FARR

Wyomissing Nurseries Co.

I Wyomissing, Penna.

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W^omissin^ Nurseries Co.
Wyomissing, Penna.