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MOUNT ARBOR NURSERIES
SHENANDOAH, IOWA
DARWIN TULIPS
All Tulips that we are offering this year are strong 12-13 cm grade, top size, and
must not be confused with the smaller grades sometimes offered by our competitors.
To get the thousand rates, quantities of 250 or multiples thereof must be
ordered. THERE WILL ABSOLUTELY BE NO DEVIATION FROM THIS'.
Per 100 Per 1000
Afterglow. Deep rose orange, salmon shadings . $4.00 $32.50
Baron De La Tonnaye. Bright rose, margined blush-rose.
Long large flower. A strudy variety, excellent for bed¬
ding purposes. Late. Height 26 inches . 4.00 32.50
Bartigon. Dazzling crimson scarlet. The leading red Darwin
for early forcing, which has proved to be very profitable
both for cut flower purposes and growing in pans all
through the season. Early. Height 24 inches . 4.00 32.50
City of Haarlem. Rich glowing deep scarlet. Largest of all
Darwins. Excellent for bedding or forcing in pots. This
Tulip is elegantly shaped and has an exceptional stong
stem. Highly recommended. Early. Height 24 inches.. 4.50 37.50
Clara Butt. Apple blossom pink. Good sized flower. Extra
good for late forcing or bedding. Late. Height 21 inches 4.00 32.50
Farncombe Sanders. Rich scarlet, distinct white base. Large
broad-petaled flower of perfect shape, Has become very
famous as a bedding variety but it is also very fine for
forcing in February and March. Very early. Height 32
inches . .* 4.00 32.50
Faust. Purple maroon, nearly black. Enormous flower. Bluish
base . 4.00 32.50
King Harold: (Mahogany) Deep purple-red with white base.
Large flower on sturdy stem. Fine for forcing. Late.
Height 24 inches . 4.00 32.50
La Tulipe Noire. (The Black Tulip) Dark maroon-black, hav¬
ing a velvety sheen in the sunlight. Very large flower of
fine form. Early. Height 28 inches . 4.00 32.50
Mrs. Potter Palmer. Bright purplish violet. A very fine Tulip
for the border. Late. Height 28 inches . 4.00 32.50
Pride of Haarlem. Brilliant carmine-red, with blue base. Very
large flower of superb form. Borne on a tall, strong stem.
Sweet scented. Unsurpassed for borders. Very popular
bedding variety. Not recommended for forcing. Very
early. Height 30 inches . 4.00 32.50
Professor Rauwenhoff. Deep cerise-scarlet with salmon glow
inside. Very fine forcer and beautifully shaped. Height
28 inches . 4.00 32.50
Rev. H. Ewbank. Vivid heliotrope lilac, lightly bordered.
Good sized flower of fine form. Early. Height 28 inches 4.00 32.50
The Sultan. Glossy maroon-black . 4.00 35.00
White Queen. (La Candeur) Almost pure white when
matured. Black anthers. Height 26 inches . 4.00 32.50
William Pitt. Bright glowing scarlet slightly tinged orange.
Forces very easily and is a grand Tulip for cutting . 4.00 32.50
Zulu. Rich velvety purple black. Egg-shaped flower of very
distinct form. Good bedding variety. Tall. Late. Height
29 inches . 4.00 32.50
Rainbow Mixture. All colors . 3.50 28.00
FALL BULBS — SEPTEMBER 6, 1934 3
MAYFLOWERING COTTAGE TULIPS
Per 1 00 Per 1000
Albino. The purest white. Fine large flower on strong stem.
Early forcer. Medium height . $4.50 $37.50
Grenadier. Immense bright orange-scarlet flowers. Yellow
base. One of the most beautiful late Tulips. The “Award
of Merit” was unanimously given by the R. H. S. London.
Highly recommended for bedding. Height 21 inches. ... 4.00 35.00
Inglescombe Yellow. Rich yellow. Globular flower of perfect
form on sturdy stem. This variety is very handsome, and is
known as the Yellow Darwin. Highly recommended for
bedding or for forcing in late March. Height 22 inches. . 4.00 32.50
John Ruskin. Apricot rose, mauve shading, with pale yellow
edge to the petals. A medley of soft shades. Very attrac¬
tive . 4.00 35.00
Picotee. (Maiden’s Blush) White, margined deep rose, the
color suffusing the whole flower as it ages. Medium sized
flower with reflexing petals. Height 20 inches . 4.00 32.50
Mayflowering Cottage Mixed. All colors . 3.50 30.00
BREEDER TULIPS
Per 100 Per 1000
Bacchus. Dark violet-blue with darker bloom on outside of
petals. Inside violet-blue, white base. Large egg-shaped
flower on a graceful stem. Without question the bluest
of all Breeder Tulips. Height 32 inches . $4.50 $37.50
Bronze Queen. (Clio) Apricot, colored bronze. Large flower
of sturdy habit. Very fine for forcing and out-of-doors.
Height 28 inches . . .. 4.50 37.50
Cardinal Manning. (Kingscourt) Dark reddish-violet, flushed
bronze. Changing to an almost pure orange at the ex¬
treme edges of the petals. Tinged yellow base. Large
egg-shaped flower. Height 25 inches . 4.50 37.50
Louis XIV. Dark purple with a shade of steel-blue heavily
flushed bronze, with a broad margin of gold. Fine forcer.
Late. Height 30 inches . 4.50 37.50
Lucifer. (Bon Fire) An enormous flower of bright terra- cotta
orange. The most glorious of all Breeders in this color.
Highly recommended. Very latest to bloom. Height 30
inches . 4.50 37.50
Panorama. (Fairy) Deep orange-red shaded mahogany.
Large flower on strong stem. Excellent forcer. Early.
Height 26 inches . 4.50 37.50
Velvet King. Shining velvety purple. One of the most beauti¬
fully shaped Tulips in this color. Large cup-shaped flower
on tall strong stem. Height 29 inches . 4.50 37.50
Breeder Mixed. All colors . 4.00 35.00
REMBRANDT TULIPS
Per 100 Per 1000
Anna Maria. Lilac with dark lilac stripes. Fine . $4.00 $ .
Apollo. Rosy-lilac and white with deep carmine markings. ... 4.00 .
Red Prince. Fiery red flames on cherry-rose ground. Extra
fine . 4.00 .
Semele. Large flower. Fine vivid rose and white . 4.00 .
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MOUNT ARBOR NURSERIES
SHENANDOAH, IOWA
EARLY SINGLE TULIPS
Cramoisie B'rilliant. Glowing scarlet with yellow base. Large
flower of perfect form. Very popular variety for bedding
and forcing. Height 13 inches .
Keizerkroon. Bright crimson scarlet, edged clear rich yellow.
Large flower on long stem. A fine bedding variety and
splendid for late forcing. Height 16 inches .
Prince of Austria. Brilliant orange-scarlet, yellow base. Large
and very showy flower, deliciously scented. An extra fine
bedding Tulip and unsurpassed for early or late forcing.
Height 15 inches .
Prosperity, (Reine des Reines) Rose pink, splendid forcer. . .
Rising Sun. Deep golden yellow. Large flower of great sub¬
stance .
White Hawk, (Albion, White Falcon) Pure White. Early. . . .
Yellow Prince. Clear yellow. Sometimes slightly streaked with
dull, brownish red. Large flower, sweet scented. A
splendid variety for early or late forcing. Good bedding
Tulip. Height 14 inches .
Single Early Mixed. All colors .
EARLY DOUBLE TULIPS
Electra. Rich, warm carmine red. A remarkable fine flower.
Highly recommended for forcing in pots .
Murillo. Delicate light rosy-pink, flushed white. A good forc¬
ing Tulip. Height 12 inches .
Mr. Van Der Hoeff. Deep golden yellow. Very large. Fine
for forcing in pans. Height 12 inches .
Peach Blossom. Brilliant dark rosy-pink. Large flowers. Very
fine for forcing. Highly recommended .
Rubra Maxima. Dark scarlet. A good bedding Tulip .
Tea Rose, (Saffrano, Brimstone) Soft pale yellow, tinged light
light rose. A very distinct color. Recommended for bed¬
ding or forcing. Height 12 inches .
Double Early Mixed. All colors .
Per 100
Per 1000
$4.00
$35.00
4.50
40.00
4.00
4.00
35.00
35.00
4.00
4.00
35.00
35.00
4.00
3.50
35.00
30.00
Per 100
Per 1000
$4.00
$35.00
4.00
35.00
• 4.00
35.00
4.00
4.00
35.00
35.00
4.00 35.00
3.75 32.50
LILY FLOWERED TULIPS
Per 100 Per 1000
Artemis. Reflexed petals, bright carmine rose with pure white
base . $4.00 $
Eclipse. Dark buff. Tall stems . 4.00
Hebe. Salmon Rose . 4.00
Sirene. A beautiful and most elegant Tulip and one of the first
of a new section, which has been christened “Lily Flower¬
ed’’. The color is beautiful satiny-pink with pale pink at
the margins of the segments and with a pure white base.
Height 24 inches . 4.00
FALL BULBS
SEPTEMBER 6, 1934
5
PARROT TULIPS, 9 cm
Per 100 Per 1000
Admiral De Constantinople. Red with an orange shading. ... $4.50 $37.50
Cramoisie Brilliant. Glowing scarlet with yellow base. Large
bold flower of perfect form. The best of the red colored
Parrots . 4.50 37.50
Lutea Major. Yellow striped . ...... . 4.50 37.50
Perfecta. Light scarlet striped on greenish yellow ground. ... 4.50 37.50
Parrot Mixed. All colors . 4.00 32.50
TRIUMPH TULIPS
Per 100 Per 1000
Boston. Rose with lilac reflex and yellowish bronze margin,
base bluish violet . $4.00 $ .
Lord Carnarvon. Rose with creamy white edge, large flower. . 4.00 .
Mississippi. Bright fiery red, yellow base. Tall strong iron
stem . 4.00 .
Ohio. Brilliant carmine rose on tall stem . 4.00 .
Pollux. Violet blue. Large flower . 4.00 .
Professor Tendelo. Amaranth red with violet reflex, edged
deep lemon . 4.00 .
HYACINTHS
Hyacinths come packed 100 per bag, and in order to secure the thousand
rate, it is necessary that orders are given in multiples of 100.
Per 100 Per 1000
Bedding, 15-16 cm, Named Varieties . $6.50 $55.00
Bedding, 15-16 cm, Mixed . 6.00 52.50
Gertrude. Rosy-pink. Popular forcer. Compact cluster, on strong stems. One of
the best for pot culture. Early.
Grand Maitre. Deep lavender blue. Most popular blue Hyacinth. Highly recom¬
mended.
King of the Blues. Rich indigo blue. An enormous flower on a strong stem. Good
for late forcing and an excellent bedding variety.
L’Innocence. Pure white. Fine truss with large bells of greater substance. The
best white Hyacinth for early forcing. Fine large clusters.
La Victclre. Beautiful rosy-red. Long well-filled spike and of medium height.
Good bedding sort, having a strong stem and lasting color. A very early
forcer, turning red when forced.
Lord Balfour. Lilac-rose, tinged dark violet. Large truss. Very early. One of
the best in violets and purple.
President Roosevelt. Clear pink. Fine compact spike. One of the best double
pink varieties.
Yellow Hammer. Golden-yellow. One of the best for early forcing. Probably
the most used yellow on the market.
GRAPE HYACINTHS
Blue, 8-10 cm
White, 8-10 cm
Per 100
$2.00
2.50
Per 1000
$18.00
22.00
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MOUNT ARBOR NURSERIES
SHENANDOAH, IOWA
CROCUS
Per 100
Named Varieties . $2.00
Mixed . 1.75
Giant Yellow. Very clear lemon yellow.
Meyerbeer. Purplish striped, free flowering. Fine. Large.
Mont Blanc. Pure white. The most popular white variety.
Sir Walter Scott. White, purple striped. Free flowering.
Mixed. All colors.
SCILL A
Per 100
Per 1000
Siberica. Blue, 8-10 cm .
$2.50
$20.00
SNOWDROPS
Per 100
Per 1000
Top Size .
$2.50
$20.00
NARCISSUS — American Grown
We have elaborated on our variety list. We have tried to give our customers
a complete assortment of all the better varieties of Daffodils and Narcissus. These
bulbs will be available for shipment at the same time as our Dutch Bulbs.
Per 100 Per 1000
YELLOW TRUMPET VARIETIES
Emperor. Primrose perianth. Rich yellow trumpet . $4.00 $32.50
Glory of Leiden. Pale yellow perianth, long golden trumpet. . 4.00 35.00
Golden Spur. Golden yellow. Early. Excellent for forcing. . 4.00 35.00
King Alfred. Rich yellow. One of the finest large varieties. . 7.00 60.00
BICOLOR TRUMPET VARIETIES
Empress. Large, reflected yellow trumpet and white perianth 4.00 32.50
BICOLOR INCOMPARABILIS VARIETIES
Lucifer. Long creamy white star-like perianth and straight
orange cup. Early bloomer . 4.00 35.00
YELLOW INCOMPARABILIS VARIETIES
Sir Watkin. The wide-spreading petals are pale yellow, the cup
bright yellow frequently tinged orange near the mouth. . 4.00 35.00
RED B ARR 1 1 VARIETIES
Red Chief. White, bold flat cup with broad band of bright
crimson scarlet . ' 4.00 35.00
POETICUS VARIETIES
Cassandra. Broad white perianth, cup deeply rimmed dark red 4.00 35.00
DOUBLE VARIETIES
Von Sion. Flowers deep golden yellow . 3.50 30.00
POETAZ, WHITE PERIANTH VARIETIES
Laurens Koster. Perianth pure white, orange cup . 3.50 30.00
PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS
14 cm . 3.50 30.00
NARCISSUS ASSORTED — OUR SELECTION
All kinds. Varieties kept separate . 3.00 25.00
Our complete Fall Price List will be out about the middle of September.
However, if you are wanting prices on a general line of nursery stock, send us
your list for quotations.
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Per 1000
$17.50
15.50
FALL BULBS
SEPTEMBER 6, 1934
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PEONIES
Our stock is all young, field grown, free from diseases and insects of all kinds
and ABSOLUTELY TRUE TO NAME.
We have other varieties we are not listing, so if you are needing other varie¬
ties, please write us for we probably have them.
SIZE OF ROOTS'. 3 to 5 eyes unless otherwise specified. Can offer Un¬
divided Clumps 10 to 15 eyes at three times the 100 rate.
Per 10 Per 100
Albatre, 8.7. One of the finest white Peonies. Mid-season. . . $1.50 $12.00
Albert Crousse, 8.6. Very fresh salmon-pink. Delicate color.
Large compact bomb shape, fragrant, erect, medium
height. Late . 1.80 15.00
Alexander Dumas, 7.1. Crown type. Brilliant pink, good for
cut flower purposes. Very early . 1.00 8.00
Alsace Lorraine, 8.8. Semi-rose type. Petals are pronouncedly
pointed, center petals arranged like a Water Lily. Rich,
creamy-white, center delicately tinted yellow. Late mid¬
season . 3.00 25.00
American Beauty, 6.5. Crown type. Mid-season. A glowing
red . 1.00 8.00
Asa Gray, 8.1. Semi-rose type. Very large, full imbricated
blooms. Guard petals salmon-flesh, center of bloom very
full and perfectly formed Delicate lilac plenteously sprink¬
led with minute dots of deeper lilac. Mid-season . 1.80 15.00
Avalanche, 8.7. Crown type. Pure snow-white with a few
delicate pencilings of carmine on the edges of the central
petals. Fragrant. Late mid-season . 1.50 12.00
Baroness Rothschild. Rose type. Light pink. Mid-season.. 1.00 8.00
Baroness Schroeder, 9.0. Rose type. Buds delicate blush, open
flower milky white. Mid-season . 3.00 25.00
Benjamin Franklin, 8.1. Rose type. Brilliant crimson with
ruby shadings. Very tall, erect stems. Fragrance slight.
Carries form and color much longer than most reds.
Early . 1.50 12.00
Brand’s Magnificent, 8.2. Semi-rose type. Deep dark red with
bluish cast. Wonderful because of the beautiful form of
the flowers. Mid-season . 5.00 45.00
Charles McKellup, 7.8. Crown type. Irregular rich crimson
petals of the center are mingled with gold stamens and sur¬
rounded by rows of broad silky guard petals. Mid-season 2.00 18.00
Chestine Gowdy, 8.4. Crown type. Late mid-season. The broad
outer petals are silvery pink. These enclose a zone of fine
irregularly shaped petals of deep rich cream, which in turn
surround a prominent cone of broad pink petals, splashed
and tipped crimson. Very fragrant . 2.00 18.00
Claire Dubois, 8.7. Rose type. Very large, rich, clear, satiny
pink with glossy reflex. Late . 2.00 18.00
Compte De Jesseur. Creamy pink. Mid-season . 1.00 8.00
Couronne D’Or, 8.1. Semi-rose type. Snow white reflecting
golden-yellow stamens that show through the petals when
looking at the flower from the side. Delicate carmine pen¬
cilings on edges of a few central petals. Mid-season. ... 1.50 12.00
Delicatissima, 7.6. Delicate all one color pink. Borne in great
profusion on erect, medium length stems. Mid-season.. 1.00 8.00
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PEONIES — continued
Per 10 Per 100
Dorchester, 7.7. Rose type. Very late. The color is a delicate
Hydrangea-pink or salmon-pink, a color that is very rare
in Peonies . $1.00 $8.00
Duchess De Nemours, 8.1. Crown type. Early. Superb cup
shaped, sulphur white flowers with greenish reflex that
lights up the entire flower. Gradually changes to a pure
snow-white without spot or blemish . 1.50 12.00
Duchess D’Orleans, 6.1. Bomb type. Deep pink with salmon.
Mid-season . 1.00 8.00
Edulis Superba, 7.6. Crown type. Bright, clear mauve-pink
with silvery reflex. June rose fragrance. Early . 1.20 10.00
Eugene Verdier, 8.6. Pale pink. Mid-season . 1.80 15.00
F. Hortense. Rose type. Rosy pink. Late mid-season . 1.00 8.00
Faust, 6.6. Crown type. Hydrangea-pink, changing to lilac-
white with narrow collar of sulphur-yellow petals. Mid¬
season . 1.00 8.00
Felix Crousse, 8.4. Rose type. Rich, even, brilliant dazzling
ruby-red. Exceptionally fiery, bright and effective. Mid¬
season . 1.50 14.00
Festiva Maxima, 9.3. Rose type. Flowers are large, petals of
the purest white and are broad, rounding and of wonder¬
ful substance. Bright carmine flakes on the edge of the
central petals. Early . 1.50 12.00
Floral Treasure, 7.5. Clear even pink, shading lighter at the
center. Rose type. Very large full flowers. Early mid¬
season . 1.20 10.00
Fragrans, 5.8. Bomb type. Dark pink shaded solferino-red.
Very fine for cut flowers. Late . 1.00 8.00
Francois Ortegat, 6.7. Semi-rose type. Large, deep crimson
with dark shades of amaranth with brilliant golden-yellow
anthers. Fragrant. Mid-season . 1.00 8.00
Fulgida. Semi-rose type. Ruby red. Late mid-season . 1.00 8.00
General Bertrand, 7.1. Double type. Silver-pink. Large, tall,
profuse bloomer. Early . 1.00 8.00
General Jack. Red. Mid-season . 1.00 8.00
Gloire De Boskoop. Rose type. White splashed with crimson-
pink. Mid-season . 1.00 8.00
Isabelle Karlitzsky. Glowing purplish-rose. Late . 1.00 8.00
Karl Rosefield, 8.8. Semi-rose type. Dark velvety crimson,
clear and brilliant without a trace of purple. Immense in
size, globular and of solid habit. Mid-season . 1.80 15.00
La Tulipe, 7.5. Semi-rose type. Enormous, globular, fragrant
flowers. Delicate blush white shading to ivory white with
red tulip markings on outside of guard petals. Mid-season 1.20 10.00
Longfellow, 9. Double type. Bright crimson with cherry tone.
A circle of golden stamens surround the central mass of
petals, outer petals slightly reflexed. Erect in habit. Vivid
in color. Early . ' . 3.50 30.00
Louis Van Houtte, 6.9. Semi-rose type. Bright violaceous red
of dazzling effect. Very fine, shapely bloom. Late . 1.20 10.00
Marie Crousse, 8.9. Bomb type. Soft salmon-pink shaded a
glossy satiny-lilac. Mid-season . 2.50 20.00
Mary Brand, 8.7. Rose type. Crimson with silky sheen, golden
stamens scattered through the center. Mid-season . 3.00 25.00
FALL BULBS
SEPTEMBER 6, 1934
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PEONIES - continued
Meissonier, 6.5. Bomb type. Very brilliant crimson, full double
flowers on stiff, wiry stems. Mid-season .
Mme. De Verneville, 7.9. Bomb type. Guard petals are pure
white, very large and folding over the flower. Blooms of
purest white suffused with daintiest blush, except a few
cream colored petals and four red flakes on central petals.
Rose fragrance. Early .
Mons. Jules Elie, 9.2. Bomb type. Immense globular very full
flowers. Glossy lilac-pink, shading to deeper rose. The
entire flower overlaid with a sheen of silver that fairly
shimmers in the sunlight. Mid-season . .
Mons. Martin Cahuzac, 8.8. Semi-rose type. Large, full, mas¬
sive well formed flowers. A perfect solid ball of deep
maroon with garnet hues and a brilliant black luster. Mid¬
season .
Novelty. Creamy-white and rose. One of the finest new var¬
ieties. Early .
Octavie Demay, 8.5. Crown type. Soft light Hydrangea-pink
fading to white. Tipped carmine. Blooms freely. Very
early . . .
Officinalis Rubra, 8.6. Large round bloom of vivid crimson.
Earliest of all good Peonies .
Philomele, 7.7. Anemone type. Guard petals bright violet-rose,
anemone center of lingulated narrow golden-yellow petals
changing to cream or amber yellow. Mid-season .
Prince of Darkness, 7.6. Large blooms with petals slightly
fringed and darker at edges. Rich dark maroon. Early
Queen Victoria, 7.2. Bomb type. Milk-white tinted flesh,
cream center. Center petals occasionally tipped carmine.
Large, full compact bloom. Fine for cut flowers. Mid¬
season .
Rachel, 7.9. Rose type. Brightest garnet-red shaded richest
ruby-red. Fine form and vigorous grower. Cannot be
beat for cut flowers. Mid-season .
Reine Hortense, 8.7. Semi-rose type. Delicate Hydrangea-pink
completely enveloped in a halo of angelic white. Flower
of enormous size. Mid-season .
Rubra Grandiflora. Large, deep red. Late .
Rubra Superba, 7.2. Rose type. Magnificent, rich brilliant
deep crimson, without stamens. Very large, full and
double. Highly fragrant .
Rubra Triumphans, 6.7. Large, loose, very dark crimson blooms.
Medium height and a strong grower. Early .
Sarah Bernhardt, 9. Semi-rose type. Apple blossom pink with
each petal tipped with silver, making an almost perfect
Peony. Fragrant. Mid-season to late .
Umbellata Rosea. Violet-rose to white. Early . • .
Venus, 8.3. Very compact. Hydrangea-pink. Mid-season...
Unnamed Pink . ($70.00 per M) .
Unnamed Red . ($80.00 per M) .
Unnamed White . ($70.00 per M) .
Per 10
$1.00
1.50
2.50
6.00
3.00
1.20
3.50
1.20
1.50
1.50
1.20
1.80
1.00
1.20
1.00
2.50
1.00
2.00
.85
1.00
.85
Per 100
$8.00
12.00
20.00
50.00
25.00
10.00
30.00
10.00
12.00
12.00
10.00
15.00
8.00
10.00
8.00
20.00
8.00
18.00
8.00
9.00
8.00
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ORIENTAL POPPIES
Our Oriental Poppies are grown from Root Cuttings. They are transplanted
and can not be compared to the seedlings that are generally being offered.
Beauty of Livermore. The finest dark crimson with black
blotch. Fine flowers, freely produced, 3 feet .
Imperator. Fine pink .
May Sadler. Salmon-pink with black markings. We believe it
one of the finest of the pink sorts because of its large
flowers and robust growth .
Mrs. Perry Pink. Orange-apricot. A very fine variety .
Oriental Hybrids. Scarlet-crimson with black spot on base of
petal, 3 feet .
Oriental Hybrids. Two year Seedlings, not transplanted ....
Perry’s White. Flowers are a fine satiny white with a crimson-
maroon blotch at the base of each petal .
DICENTRA — BLEEDING HEART
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Eximia. Fern Leaved Everblooming. A very good rock plant,
producing a multitude of rose colored flowers all summer,
12 inches .
Spectabilis. This is the Old Fashioned variety, which has come
back into popularity the last few years.
3 to 5 eye, Undivided Plants .
5 to 10 eye, Clumps .
IRIS
Figures after name imply rating as given by the American
Our Divisions are good strong divisions, free from disease.
A. E. Kunderd. S. yellow-bronze tinged with magenta.
F. magenta red tinged with bronze, reticulated yellow from
center to base. Conspicious orange beard. Fragrant. . . .
Afterglow, 8.3. Tall, soft pink or buff gray, shading to a rich
yellow through the center. Very large flower. 36 inches
Agnes. S. & F. reticulated blue .
Albert Victor. S. soft blue, F. light lavender. Large flower. .
Ambassadeur, 9.4. S. smoky lavender, F. deep ruby red with
orange beard. 48 inches .
Asia. Late. Faint cinnamon fragrance. Massive flower of
aristocratic bearing. Softly blended and very tall. 54 inches
Ballerine. Early. S', light violet-blue, F. deeper. Very fra¬
grant. Single blooms often five inches long. Wide round¬
ed standards waved at the edges .
Beau Ideal, 8.2. A fine plicata of good form and color. White
edges with one-half inch of Petunia-violet .
Blue Glory. S. light blue, F. darker blue .
Buto. Intensity of color makes this Iris stand out and catch the
eye in any planting. A rich dark blue purple bicolor with
velvety nearly black falls. Of great size and a great
bloomer. 30 inches .
Caprice, 7.5. S. & F. light purple blending to soft lavender at
base petals. Very fine. Early. 24 inches .
Per 10
Per 100
$1.50
$12.00
2.00
18.00
2.00
18.00
1.50
12.00
1.20
10.00
.60
5.00
3.00
25.00
Per 10
Per 100
$1.50
$12.50
2.00
18.00
3.00
25.00
Iris Society.
Per 10
Per 100
$ .35
$ 3.00
. .35
3.00
.35
3.00
.35
3.00
.80
6.00
4.00
1.50
12.00
1.50
12.00
1.20
10.00
2.00
18.00
.35
3.00
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IRIS — continued
Per 10 Per 100
Cecil Mintum, 8.1. S. & F. soft catalyea rose, light beards,
standards ruffled . $ .50 $4.00
Chasseur. One of the largest and finest yellow Iris with bright
Prussian red veinings at the throat . 4.00 .
Dr. Andrist. S. bronzy-yellow, F. velvety-maroon-red, orange
beard. Fragrant . .80 6.00
Dr. Bernice. S. bronzy-yellow, F. rich crimson. 24 inches. ... .35 3.00
Eldorado, 7.8. S. yeTlowish-bronze shaded with heliotrope,
F. bright purple shaded bronze. A very pleasing combin¬
ation of color. 30 inches . .35 3.00
F. C. Shaw. S. light claret, F. claret veined and shaded black.
Fragrant . .80 6.00
Fairy, 7.8. S', milk-white, F. yellowish-white. Very fragrant .35 3.00
Flavescens, 7. S. & F. pure yellow . .35 3.00
Gertrude, 6.5. S. & F. same shade rare violet-blue. Unexcelled
for house decoration where a clear uniform shade is de¬
sired. Very large. 24 inches . .35 3.00
H. Kromer. S. & F. blue . .35 3.00
Halfdan, 7.1. S. & F. mottled white . .35 3.00
Honorabilis. S. golden, F. rich mahogany-brown. 36 inches. . .35 3.00
Isoline, 8.6. S. silvery lilac-mauve, F. purplish old-rose. One
of the most beautiful of all Iris . .50 4.00
Johan De Witte. Mid-season. S. bluish violet, F. deep purple,
veined white. 24 inches . .35 3.00
Juniata, 8.1. S'. & F. clear blue, 32 inches . .35 3.00
Kathryn Fryer, 8.1. S. clear sulphur yellow, F. rich violet-car¬
mine with a lighter border . .80 6.00
Kochi, 7.8. S. & F. deepest claret purple. 30 inches . .35 3.00
Leda. White frilled and dotted rose . .35 3.00
Lent A. Williamson, 9.6. S. very broad soft yellow, F. very
large velvety royal purple. Brilliant gold beard. A mas¬
sive flower. Early. 42 inches . .50 4.00
Leota. White. Early . .60 5.00
Lohengrin, 8.2. S. & F. pink silver mauve, shading nearly
white. A very tall growing variety with wide leaves. 30
inches . .35 3.00
Lord of June, 9.1. S. pale lavender blue, F. deep aniline-blue.
Massive flowers of perfect form. Strong grower. One of
the finest in cultivation. 40 inches . 1.00 8.00
Lorely, 7.9. S. canary yellow, F. creamy-white with purple re¬
ticulation, blending into purple blotches near the edges.
Ends of petals bordered deep canary. 30 inches . .35 3.00
Mary Garden, 7.8. S. pale yellow, flushed pale lavender, F.
creamy-white minutely dotted and veined maroon. Stig¬
mas clear yellow . .35 3.00
Mme. Chereau, 7.4. S'. & F. pure white with clear frilled laven¬
der edge. Undoubtedly the best of the frilled varieties.
Mid-season. 30 inches . .35 3.00
Mme. Pacquette. Deep rose red . .35 3.00
Monsignor, 8.4. Richest satiny velvet, F. deep purple-crimson.
Very large and one of the best. Late. 36 inches . .35 3.00
Morning Splendor, 9.1. S. Petunia-violet, F. rich raisin-purple.
The most brilliant red effect yet seen in an Iris. 36 inches 1.20 10.00
Mother of Pearl, 8.4. Mauve with pearl cast. 40 inches. ... 1.00 8.00
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IRIS - continued
Per 10 Per 100
Mrs. H. Darwin, 6.8. Snow-white, F. white slightly reticulated
violet at base. One of the best whites . $ .35 $3.00
Mrs. litis. Wisteria-blue. Heavy bloomer . 1.00 8.00
Nibelungen, 7.3. S. fawn yellow, F. violet-purple, with fawn
margin . .35 3.00
Opera, 8.7. S. vivid purple, F. velvety purple. 24 inches. ... 1.50 12.00
Pallida Dalmatica, 8.8. S. delicate lavender, F. lavender shaded
blue. Fine for massing. 40 inches . .40 3.50
Perfection, 7.8. S. light blue, F. dark velvety black with orange
beard. 36 inches . .35 3.00
Prairie Gold. A clear, rich, deep yellow of medium size. 34
inches . 3.50 30.00
Princess Beatrice, 9.5. Beautiful shade of soft lavender. Per¬
fect formed flowers of smooth satiny texture . .35 3.00
Princess Victoria Louise, 7.4. S. sulphur-yellow, F. rich plum
bordered cream. Very fine. 30 inches . .35 3.00
Prosper Laugier, 8.3. Iridescent fiery bronze, F. rich velvety
ruby-red. Throat white, veined yellow. Orange beard.
Of all the standard varieties this is undoubtedly the most
striking and distinct. 36 inches . .35 3.00
Prcspero, 8.2. S. pale lavender flushed yellow at the base, F.
deep red-purple with lighter shading at the margin, heavily
marked with brown at the haft. A vigorous, tall growing
variety bearing enormous flowers of fine shape. 46 inches .60 5.00
Pumila Alba. Pure white. 8 inches . .35 3.00
Pumila Caerulea. Sky blue. The best of all Pumilas. 8 inches .50 4.00
Pumila Purple. Purple. 8 inches . .35 3.00 .
Pumila Red. Red . .35 3.00
Pumila Sapphire. Sapphire . .40 3.50
Purple King, 7.4. S. purple, F. deeper purple. 24 inches. ... .35 3.00
Quaker Lady, 8.4. S. smoky-lavender with yellow shadings, F.
ageratum blue and old gold. Stigmas yellow. Yellow
beard. Very odd but attractive. 32 inches . .35 3.00
Queen Caterina, 8.8. Pale lavender- violet, almost orchid. Bright
orange beard. 40 inches . .60 5.00
Queen of May, 7.4. S. & F. a soft rose-lilac, almost pink. A
beautiful tall growing variety. 32 inches . .35 3.00
Rheine Nixe, 8.4. S. pure white, F. raspberry-purple, edged
white. One of the finest and most striking . .35 3.00
Rose Unique, 6.9. S. & F. delicate blush rose. The only variety
of its color in this section. 20 inches . .35 3.00
Seminole, 8.3. Late, rich velvety crimson bi-color. One of the
“reddest reds”. 30 inches . .80 6.00
Shekinah, 8.4. Clear soft yellow with deeper toned throat. ... 1.20 10.00
Sherwin Wright, 7.6. Rich golden yellow without markings or
shadings. Flowers produce^ in lavish profusion and are
of splendid texture and stand well above the foliage. 24
inches . .35 3.00
Souv. De Mme. Gaudichau, 9.1. Fragrant. One of the largest
darkest and finest of all the dark purple varieties. Falls
are of a strikingly brilliant velvety blackish-purple. 40
inches . 1.00 8.00
Storm Cloud. Copperish Dronze . .35 3.00
Susan Bliss. Rich rose pink with a delicate purple sheen. Pale
orange beard. 40 inches . 2.50 20.00
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IRIS — continued
Per 10
Per 100
True Delight, 8.5. Pure white edged deep rose. Very free
flowering. 36 inches .
$2.50
$ .
Virginia Moore, 8.1. A new fine yellow. Extra large bloom
for a yellow variety .
3.50
30.00
W. J. Fryer, 7.9. Ruffled Standards are of glistening old gold,
and the Falls are of maroon with a violet center and a
narrow yellow edging .
1.00
8.00
LILIUM
Lilies seem to be coming in more popular demand. Our variety list has been
thoroughly tested and they are growing and blooming here at Shenandoah, so we
can truly recommend these as being most successful for outdoor planting. Inches
specified is the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs offered are blooming size. We
expect to have other sizes and varieties for Spring delivery.
Per 10 Per 100
Auratum. White with bands of gold, spotted crimson.
6 to 8 inches . $1.50 $12.00
Candidum. Pure white outdoor variety, known by some as
“The White Madonna Lily”.
22 to 24 cm . 1.50 12.00
Elegans. Varies in shades from citron yellow to deep blood
red. They are most effective for massing.
4 to 6 inches . 1.20 10.00
Elegans Umbellatum. Early flowering group of hybrids with
large umbellate heads of flowers with shadings of yellow,
orange and crimson.
6 to 8 inches . 1.50 12.00
5 to 6 inches . 1.20 10.00
Henryi. Flowers of rich orange coloring with green bands.
Very beautiful Lily.
8 to 9 inches . 1.80 15.00
6 to 8 inches . 1.50 12.00
5 to 6 inches . 1.20 10.00
Regal. Flower stems are slender and flexible but tense as steel
and from 3 to 5 feet tall, covered with dense narrow
foliage and crowned with a profusion of funnel-shaped
blooms, the outside of which are streaked with brown and
shading off to pink. The inside is flushed yellow in center,
shading off to pure white at the outer edge.
6 to 8 inches . 1.50 12.00
4 to 6 inches . .80 6.00
Tenuifolium. A narrow-leaved, slender growing and most at
tractive Lily from Siberia. Has nemerous deep scarlet,
waxen, recurved flowers on wiry stems covered with long,
narrow foliage.
Flowering Size Bulbs . 1.50 12.00
Tigrinum. Flowers orange-red and spotted purple on reflexed
petals. Latest to bloom. One of the oldest and best
known of all Lilies.
Double, 6 to 8 inches . 1.50 12.00
5 to 6 inches . 1.00 8.00
4 to 5 inches . -70 5.00
Single, 5 to 6 inches . -80 6.00
4 to 5 inches . -60 4.00
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