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1928 Catalog
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Rainbow
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Gardens
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On the Jefferson Highway
Importers and Growers
of Choice and Rare
Peonies, Irises, Phloxes, Delphinium
and Other Perennials and Gladiolus
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FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA
The Gateway to the Twin Cities
RAINBOW GARDENS
FARMINGTON, MINN.
Introduction
The prices on fine Irises, Peonies, Phloxes, Delphinium and Gladiolus, the finest flowers for the home
have been reduced so materially the past few years that every home lover can easily acquire the finest of
varieties for a small expenditure. There is a pleasure in growing beautiful flowers and in making your home
attractive that cannot be anticipated. Named varieties increase this interest enabling you to look forward
each year to a definite time when you can expect those certain varieties to bloom.
Rainbow Gardens has had the reputation for many years of growing the finest varieties and are con¬
stantly adding new and improved varieties.
You are invited to visit our Gardens and see our flowers in bloom. In our Exhibition Garden we have
over 700 varieties enabling you to pick out the colors and varieties you prefer. We will be glad to help our
customers at any time in making their selections.
We thank you for past favors and solicit your further patronage, assuring you at all times of our
co-operation.
RAINBOW GARDENS
Jefferson Highway
FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA
How To Order By Mail
Orders: When sending orders please use the Order Blank furnished with this catalogue, being very
careful that your name and address are written plainly.
All orders are booked in the rotation in which they are received. The earlier they come in the more
certain will be the patron of securing the plants and bulbs of his choice. All sales are made subject to
stock on hand at time of filling order.
Terms: Cash should accompany each order. Remittances can be made by post office or express
money order or bank draft or check.
On account of the expense of handling we cannot fill orders amounting to less than $1.00.
Prices: All prices in this catalog are net and will not be deviated from as we wish to treat everyone alike.
Shipping Facilities: We prepay delivery charges on Tulips and Gladiolus. Peonies and other perennials
are shipped either by express or by parcel post the purchaser paying charges. We pack in cartons whenever
possible and the charge for shipment, usually by parcel post, is a very small item. Customers who desire
us to prepay express charges or parcel post can remit enough to cover and any surplus will be returned,
or if preferred extra plants will be sent to cover the difference. We will deliver orders free of charge to
either St. Paul or Minneapolis, or within fifty miles of our Gardens.
Orders for Irises, Peonies, Phloxes and other perennials received after the ground freezes in the fall
will be forwarded early the following spring. Spring orders for Peonies if received too late will be forwarded
in the fall.
Quality of Stock: We propose to send out strong plants and sound bulbs true to name and hold
ourselves in readiness at any time to replace, on proper proof, any stock that may prove otherwise: but
we shall not at any time be liable for any amount greater than the original price of the stock. Every
purchase is made from us on these terms.
Complaints: If any, as to quality of goods, etc., can be entertained only when made immediately
on receipt of goods.
Substitution: Carrying as we do, such a large number of varieties of roots, etc. it is obvious that at times,
particularly at the end of a season, we may be unable to furnish some varieties. Therefore we ask per¬
mission to substitute varieties of equal merit in their place. On our order blank please fill in yes
or no on the correct line. If you do not wish us to substitute we will return your money for the varieties
not supplied. In case you write neither “yes” nor “no” we shall understand that you do not object to our
substituting as above.
Packing: We make no charge for packing. After they pass out of our control we do not guarantee
that they will live as we then have no control over conditions surrounding them and the care they will
receive.
PRICES IN THIS CATALOG CANCEL ALL PREVIOUS PRICES
AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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ORDER BLANK
Rainbow Gardens
Jefferson Highway
Farmington, Minn.
Amount Enclosed $, _ Date _
Send to _
Forward now or about _
Should we be sold out of any of the varieties ordered, may we substitute for varieties of equal merit or
better? Yes _ No _ See inside front cover of catalog.
ASP* The prices in the catalog are net. to avoid confusion please extend the price of each item.
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RAINBOW GARDENS
FARMINGTON, MINN.
Our 1928 Message
John S. Crooks
Pres, and Treas.
Rainbow Gardens is located on the
Jefferson Highway, at Farmington, Minn.,
only an hour’s drive south of the Twin
Cities over paved Highways. They can
also be reached by railroad or by the
Jefferson Highway Transportation Busses
which stop at our gates.
Here we have some 22 acres planted in
Peonies, Irises, Phloxes, Delphinium and
other Hardy Perennials and Gladiolus,
presenting a beautiful sight from May
until November and attracting thousands
of visitors.
(Mrs. John S.) Grace
W. Crooks, Vice Pres.
In sending you our catalog, we hope that
we may be the ones to help you add to the
beautification of your garden and to receive your 1928 orders.
We have been in business since 1914 and since that time have
Kathleen O’Donnell
Secretary
tried out hundreds of varieties of our specialties in selecting our
stock, eliminating those varieties from time to time which would
not withstand the rigors of our Minnesota climate, where the tem¬
perature ranges from thirty below to one hundred above, so that
our stock thriving here under such conditions of temperature
will thrive in all parts of the United States.
Perennials and bulbs grow particularly well in our rich soil,
enabling us to ship strong, vigorous roots and good sound bulbs
to all parts of the United States, which should arrive in just as
good condition as if our Gardens were close to you.
We are especially careful in sending out varieties true to name
and our prices are based on such. Daily verifications of our varieties
during their flowering period, assures the purchaser of accuracy in
filling orders and enables us to give the best of service.
We carry the highest rated and reasonably priced varieties and in
purchasing from us you are assured finer flowers for your garden.
We are always pleased to see you and to hear about
your garden and your success with our roots and bulbs
and trust to hear from you often during 1928.
John S. Crooks, Pres. & Treas.
Grace W. Crooks, Vice Pres.
Kathleen O’Donnell, Secy.
DISCOUNTS ON EARLY ORDERS
Early orders aid us materially in getting them out
more promptly during the shipping period in April and
May. To encourage early orders we will allow the
following discounts on cash orders for named varieties
only, (not on Special Collections) when the order
amounts to $3.00 and over, viz: On orders mailed to us
in January and up to February 15th, 7%; to March
5th, 5%; to April 5th, 3%; after April 5th, NET.
Highways to Rainbow Gardens
At Farmington,Minnesota
(the gateway to the twin cities)
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RAINBOW GARDENS
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FARMINGTON, MINN.
RATINGS
Peonies and Irises have been rated by the American Peony Society and the American Iris Society, these
Societies having published Symposiums of votes by their members upon the merits of the different varieties
in general cultivation. Ten points means that the variety is perfect, 9 nearly perfect, 8 extra good, 7 good,
6 medium. The first number denotes the rating and the number before the name of the variety our field
and catalog number. In some cases the variety has not been voted on and there is no rating. Gladioli
have been rated by members of the American Gladiolus Society but in the case of Gladiolus 100 has been
used as a basis of perfection instead of 10.
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PEONIES (Hardy Perennials)
Flowering from May 25th to July 5th, depending on variety.
Peonies are amongst the best and most beautiful of the herbaceous plants. They are one of the
hardiest and are adapted to almost any soil. They require but little attention and withstand intense cold
winters with no serious effects.
Our stock of peonies has been selected from the highest rated and most reliable of the distinct varieties.
We send our customers good three to five eye roots true to name and our prices are as low as we can
possibly make them commensurate with the quality and correctness of the stock furnished. One and
two eye divisions offered by some firms do not prove satisfactory, often developing into sickly or diseased
plants and not flowering for a considerable length of time.
We also offer in many of the varities two and three year clumps to enable our customers to obtain
quicker results and a better showing in their gardens.
Planting and Care: Peonies may be shipped and planted in April and May before the growth
is too far advanced and in the fall from early in September until the ground freezes in November. Plant
from three to four feet apart. Do not cover the eyes or new buds with over two to three inches of soil.
Too deep planting prevents blooming. Do not let manure come in contact with the roots as this will
cause club root and sickly plants. Bone meal is a good fertilizer to use.
The first number denotes the rating of the peony, according to the American Peony Society, and the
number immediately before the name of the variety our field and catalog number. As to ratings, see
top of page. Remember we do not ship orders amounting to less than $1.00. See Page 2.
8.5 1000 — Adolphe Rousseau (Dessert & Me-
chin). Very large, semi-double. Purple garnet,
very tall, vigorous grower; dark foliage, veined red.
One of the darkest and earliest reds. $1.50. Clumps,
$2.50 and $3.50.
8.6 1001 — Albert Crousse (Crousse). Very large,
full bloom fresh salmon pink; bomb type; one of the
finest pinks; fragrant; late. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75
to $2.50.
8.8 1002 — Alsace-Lorraine (Lemoine). Very
large, flat flower with petals arranged like those of
a water-lily. Creamy white with a golden halo.
Tall, free bloomer. Distinct and beautiful. Late.
$3.00.
8.1 1004 — Asa Gray (Crousse). Large, compact
flower of semi-rose type. Pale lilac sprinkled with
darker lilac dots. Beautiful. Fragrant. Midseason
$1.00. Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
7.3 1005 — Auguste Villaume (Crousse). Rose
type; late. Rich violet-rose. Fragrant. $1.00.
Clumps, $1.75 and $2.50.
7.8 1006 — Augustin d’Hour (Calot). Dark,
brilliant, solferino red, silvery reflex. Bomb shape.
Midseason. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75 and $2.50.
8.7 1007 — Avalanche (Crousse). Very large,
globular, rose-type. Pure white edged with a
light line of carmine. Midseason. Fine variety.
$1.00. Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
9.1 1008 — Baroness Schroeder (Kelway). Very
large, flesh- white to milk-white. Fragrant, tall
grower. Midseason. One of the finest peonies.
$1.50. Clumps, $2.50 to $3.50.
7.6 1009 — Ben Franklin (Brand). Brilliant
crimson with darker shading at base of petals;
very tall, blooms with great profusion; medium
early; a striking dark peony. $1.00. Clumps,
$1.75 to $2.50.
7. 1010 — Berloiz (Crousse). Rose type; late
mid-season. Enormous full globular imbricated
blooms, bright currant red. Center tinted rose and
shaded with amaranth. A showy, beautiful variety.
75c. Clumps, $1.25 to $1.75.
8.7 1011 — Brand’s Magnificent (Brand). Mid¬
season. Color deep, dark red with a bluish cast.
Large roselike petals, broad and symmetrically
arranged. Semi-rose type. $4.00.
8. 1013 — Charles McKellip (Brand). A large,
rich, bright red peony; opens rose shaped and
develops into the plume type. $2.00.
8.6 1014 — Cherry Hill (Thurlow). Large flowers
of deep garnet, with a sheen which makes them
very noticeable; semi-rose type; midseason. $5.00.
8.4 1015 — Chestine Gowdy (Brand). Cone-
shaped; shell pink with lich cream colored collar;
the broad pink petals are splashed with crimson;
medium late. Fragrant. $2.00.
8.7 1016 — Claire Dubois (Crousse). Large,
globular flower, rose type, a clear deep violet rose
with silvery tips; erect, tall, late. Splendid flower.
$1.50. Clumps, $2.50 to $3.50.
8.1 1019 — Couronne d’Or (Calot). Large flat
semi-rose type. Pure white with a ring of yellow
stamens around a tuft of center petals, tipped
carmine. Medium tall. Late. 75c. Clumps, $1.25
to $1.75.
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7.1 1020 — Delachei (Delache). Large, medium
compact, rose type, violet crimson, slightly tipped
silver. Strong erect, free bloomer, fragrant. Late
midseason. 75c. Clumps, $1.25 to $1.75.
7.7 1021 — Dorchester (Richardson). Very large
and very full, creamy flesh color tinged with pink.
Late midseason. 75c. Clumps, $1.25 to $1.75.
7.8 1022 — Due de Wellington (Calot). Bomb,
with white guards and sulphur center. A vigorous,
tall-growing plant. Fragrant. Late. 50c. Clumps,
$1.00 and $1.50
8.1 1023 — Duchess de Nemours (Calot). Crown
type; early. Superb, cup-shaped, suplhur-white
flowers with greenish reflex; gradually changes to
a pure snow white without spot or blemish. Frag¬
rant. 50c. Clumps, $1.00 to $1.50.
7.6 1024 — Edulis Superba (Lemon). Large,
loose, flat crown. Bright mauve pink, collar mixed
with narrow lilac. Fragrant. Early. 50c. Clumps,
$1.00 to $1.50.
9.2 1025 — Elizabeth Barrett Browning (Brand).
Soft shell-pink when first opening, outer petals
and center marked crimson; tall grower, very late,
large, glossy foilage. Fragrant; a grand white
peony. Each, $5.00.
7.6 1026 — Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Brand). Deep
shell pink, bomb shaped; very fragrant; late;
blossoms in clusters. $1.50.
8.7 1027— Elwood Pleas (Pleas). Pink. Rose
type, late midseason. Comes in clusters, opening
several large blooms to the stalk. Large, flat,
full double; light shell pink. $4.00.
8.9 1028 — Enchantresse (Lemoine.) White. Rose
type, very late. Large, globular flower. Creamy
white, guards splashed crimson. Center of flower
faintly flecked crimson. Fragrant. Beautiful, $5.00.
8.0 1029 — Etta (Terry). Large, semi-flat flowers
of a fine shade of deep shell pink. One of Terry’s
best. Very late. $1.50. Clumps, $2.50 and $3.50.
8.3 1030 — Eugene Bigot (Dessert). Semi-rose;
slightly silver tipped; brilliant red; midseason to
late. Striking red. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75 and $2.50.
8.6 1031 — Eugenie Verdier (Calot). Semi-rose
type. Early. Hydrangea pink, tinted lighter;
center flushed crimson. Often flowers to perfection
for two weeks. Enormous fragrant blooms on
3 to 4 foot stems. A great beauty. $1.00. Clumps,
$1.75 to $2.50.
7.5 1032 — Fanny Crosby (Brand). One row of
lovely shade of soft pink guard petals, surmounted
by a canary yellow; large size, tall, midseason;
one of the best yellows. $3.00.
8.2 1033 — Faribault (Brand). Deep rose with a
silver sheen, different from any other rose shade;
center petals silver tipped; fragrant; medium
height, large flowers. Very late. $2.00.
8.4 1035 — Felix Crousse (Crousse). Large, com¬
pact, globular bomb. Brilliant red. Fragrant.
Strong grower. Free bloomer. Midseason. One
of the finest reds. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
9.3 1036 — Festiva Maxima (Miellez). Very large
globular, rose type. Pure white, flecked crimson.
Very fragrant, tall. Early. Most popular white
variety. 75c. Clumps, $1.25 to $1.75.
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7.5 1037 — Floral Treasure (Rosenfield). (Syn.
Delicatissima). Large, rose type. Pale lilac rose.
Fragrant, strong, tall grower. Early. 50c. Clumps,
$1.00 to $1.50.
8.1 1038 — Florence Nightingale (Brand). Large
beautiful, tall, fragrant, pure white, with faint
crimson markings on edges of a few petals; rose
type, very late; one of the finest whites. $1.00.
9.1 1039 — Frances Willard (Brand). Tall, strong
grower; cream white flowers of large size, yet
delicate texture; remains a pinkish cream; fragrant;
very attractive. Late midseason. $2.50.
8.8 1047 — Grandiflora (Richardson). Rose type;
very late. Bright sea-shell pink overlaid with
delicate lilac and salmon pink. An immense,
grand and beautiful peony. $1.50. Clumps, $2.50
to $3.50.
8.2 1049 — Grover Cleveland (Terry). Very large,
dark crimson, rose type; strong grower; one of
Terry’s best; late. $2.00.
7.8 1050 — H. F. Reddick (Brand). Large,
semi-rose, brilliant dark crimson, with golden
stamens among the petals. Very floriferous and
fine; fragrant, late midseason. $1.00.
8.2 1051 — Harriet Farnsley (Brand). Beautiful
soft pink, similar to Madam Emile Galle, but
blooms later and of better substance; rose type,
large flowers; very late. $1.00.
8.7 1055 — James Kelway (Kelway). Large rose
white, changing to milk white; semi-rose type;
tall, strong, free bloomer; early midseason. $1.50.
Clumps, $2.50 to $3.50.
7.9 1056 — Jeanne d’Arc (Calot). Soft rose;
center white, tinted carmine; midseason. Produces
large tri-colored blooms. Beautiful. 50c. Clumps,
$1.00 to $1.50.
8.9 1058 — Jubilee (Pleas). Extremely large, flat
flower, rose type; flesh-white fading to pure white.
Fragrant, strong grower, greatly admired; mid¬
season. $3.00.
8.6 1059 — Judge Berry (Brand). Delicate pink
of surpassing beauty, 7-8 inches in diameter;
flat semi-rose type, medium tall, profuse bloomer,
very early, very fragrant, fine for cutting. $5.00.
8.8 1061 — Karl Rosenfield (Rosenfield). Large,
globular, semi-rose type; dark crimson. Strong,
tall and free bloomer; midseason; a very brilliant
striking and favorite variety; fragrant. $1.50.
Clumps, $2.50 and $3.50.
9.1 1064 — Lady Alexandra Duff (Kelway). Im¬
mense cup-shaped flower, rose type. Outer petals
of a delicate pale pink, fading to white; beautiful,
free flowering. Fragrant; one of the finest. Mid¬
season. $3.00.
9. 1066 — LaFrance (Lemoine). Very large,
compact, globular, rose type; uniform rose- white
color, outer guard petals splashed crimson; tall,
strong, very fragrant; late midseason; one of the
finest. $5.00.
8.5 1068 — La Perle (Crousse). Rose type; mid¬
season. Large, compact, globular flowers; white
overlaid with lilac, with a blush center; central
petals flecked with carmine, sometimes splashed;
fragrant. Beautiful. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50
8.3 1071 — La Roserie (Crousse). White. Large
flowers in large clusters. Straw yellow at center,
shading to a creamy white border. Fragrant.
A striking variety. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75 and $2.50.
8.1 1073 — La Tendresse (Crousse). White. Rose
type, early. Tall flowers of immense size in clusters,
petals, wax-like. Color creamy white, changing to
pure white, guards slightly splashed, center flecked
crimson. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
7.5 1074 — La Tulipe (Calot). Semi-rose type;
late mid-season. Globular, fragrant flowers,
delicate blush-white, shading to ivory white with
red tulip markings on outside of guard petals.
Beautiful in bud. 65c. Clumps, $1.25 to $1.75.
9.9 1077 — Le Cygne (Lemoine). Enormous, per¬
fectly formed, globular, pure milk white flower,
fragrant, erect, medium tall, stiff stem; free bloomer;
mid season; considered the finest peony in the
world and has the highest rating. $15.00.
8.1 1078 — Livingstone (Crousse). Large, com¬
pact flower of perfect rose type. Pale lilac-rose,
center petals flecked carmine. Very late. Extra
good variety. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
9. 1079 — Longfellow (Brand). Large flower of
brilliant cherry crimson; claimed to be the brightest
peony in existance; having golden stamens sur¬
rounding center petals, while the outer petals are
slightly reflexed. Midseason. $4.00.
8.3 1080 — Lora Dexheimer (Brand). Flaming
crimson shading darker at base of petals; medium
height, immense flowers, semi-rose type; early. $2.00.
7.6 1081 — Lord Kitchener (Renault). Bomb
type; medium tall, very early; bright cherry-red.
A fine early red. Free and strong in bloom and
growth. $1.00.
7.3 1082 — Louisa Brand (Brand). Exquisite
blush white fading to white; when first opens re¬
sembles a beautiful white water lily; semi-rose type;
late midseason; tall, very attractive. $1.00. Clumps,
$1.75 and $2.50.
7.5 1085 — Mme. De Galhau (Crousse). Soft,
fleshy pink, shaded salmon. Globular, rose type.
Guards, rose white, center pale lilac-rose. Fragrant.
Strong. Late. 75c. Clumps, $1.25 to $1.75.
8.1 1086 — Madam Calot (Miellez). Large rose
type. Pale hydrangea-pink, center shaded slightly
darker with a somewhat sulphur-tint in the collar.
Tall strong grower, free bloomer. Early. Fragrant.
75c. Clumps, $1.25 to $1.75.
7.9 1153 — Mme. de Verneville (Crousse). Large,
bomb. Pure white, center blush when first open,
fading to pure white; prominent carmine flecks.
Fragrant. Early. An extra good variety. 75c.
Clumps, $1.25 to $1.75.
8.5 1087 — Madam Emile Galle (Crousse). Rose
type; late midseason. Large, double, cup-shaped,
imbricated flowers; delicate sea-shell-pink with
touches of heliotrope and lavender. One of the
finest. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
8.9 1088 — Madam Emile Lemoine (Lemoine).
Large, globular, compact, semi-rose type. Milk-
white. Tall, strong, vigorous grower. Midseason.
Beautiful. Fragrant. $1.50. Clumps, $2.50 to $3.50.
7.7 1089 — Madam Forel (Crousse). Enormous,
compact, rose-type bloom. Violet-rose with a
silvery tipped center. Very fragrant. Medium
tall. Late. Fine variety. 75c. Clumps, $1.25
to $1.75.
7.9 1090 — Madam Geissler (Crousse). Rose
type; midseason. Violet rose, tipped silver, fragrant,
One of the largest of peonies. 75c. Clumps, $1.25
to $1.75.
9.4 1094 — Mme. Jules Dessert (Dessert). Large
flowers of exquisite coloring. White, but shaded
with buff and salmon tints; one of the most beautiful
peonies in existance; late midseason. $3.50.
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8.4 1096 — Marguerite Gerard (Crousse). Large,
semi-rose type. Very pale hydrangea-pink, fading
to nearly white, central petal minutely flecked
dark carmine. Very strong. Late. Extra fine.
$1.00. Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
8.5 1101 — Marie Lemoine (Calot). Rose type,
very late. Enormous and massive, often 8 to
10 inches across. Ivory-white with occasional
narrow carmine tracings on the edge of some of
the petals. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
9.1 1102 — Martha Bullock (Brand). Mammoth
cup-shaped blossoms, often nine to twelve inches
across; the largest of the good peonies; soft rose
pink; tall strong grower, exquisitely beautiful and
fragrant. Late. $10.00.
8.7 1104 — Mary Brand. (Brand). A vivid crim¬
son with silky sheen; golden stamens scattered
through the center of irregularly fringed petals;
medium height, large flowers; one of the best dark
red peonies; midseason. $2.00.
7.9 1107 — Mathilde de Roseneck (Crousse).
Large, globular, rose type. Uniform pale lilac-rose.
Very wide petals. Center deep carmine. Fragrant.
Late. Beautiful. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
9. 1111 — Milton Hill (Richardson). Very large,
globular, rose type; pure lilac rose; very delicate
and beautiful coloring; one of the finest; late. $5.00.
8.3 1112 — Mons. Dupont (Calot). Large flat
flower with a milk white center, splashed crimson
and showing stamens. Tall. Midseason. $1.00.
Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
9.2 1113 — Monsieur Jules Elie (Crousse). Bomb
type; early mid-season; a king among peonies.
Immense globular, very full flowers. Glossy
lilac-pink, shading to deeper rose at the base, the
entire flower overlaid with a sheen of silver that
fairly shimmers in the sunlight. $1.50. Clumps,
$2.50 to $3.50.
9. 1114 — Mons. Martin Cahuzac (Dessert).
Globular flower of very dark purple garnet with
black reflex. Darkest peony in existance. Hand¬
some; early midseason. $2.50.
8.5 1119 — Octavie Demay (Calot). Large, full
flower of crown type. Delicate pink and white.
Dwarf. Fragrant and beautiful. Early. $1.00.
Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
8.6 1155 — Officinalis Rubra. Red. A large
round bloom of vivid crimson. This is the old deep
bright red peony of the old-time garden. Earliest
of peonies. In most parts of the United States it
is generally in bloom on Decoration Day. Earlier
than the new varieties. $1.00.
7.6 1120 — Old Silver Tip (Brand). Red. Silvery
effect on the edge of the petals. Color, a soft
madder-red. Semi-rose type. $1.00.
8.8 1 124— Phyllis Kelway (Kelway). Pink.
Very large flower of exquisite beauty. Lavender
flesh, passing to white in the center. $8.00.
7.6 1125 — Pierre Dessert (Dessert). Red. Large
medium compact, semi-rose type. Dark crimson
purple, silvery tipped. One of the earliest dark
reds. $1.00.
8.6 1128 — Primevere (Lemoine). Large, bomb
type, having outer petals buff and center sulphur
yellow; tall, strong grower. Fragrant, very fine;
midseason. $2.50.
7.6 1129 — Prince of Darkness (Brand). Rich
dark maroon peony; one of the darkest; opens
early and lasts long; semi-rose; good bloomer; $1.00.
7.9 1130— Rachel (Terry). Semi-rose. Mid¬
season. Large brightest garnet red, shaded richest
ruby red. $1.00.
8.8 1134 — Richard Carvel (Brand). Very early,
deep red; immense globular bomb; tall, fragrant
and beautiful; best of all early dark reds. $4.00.
7.2 1137 — Rubra Superba (Richardson). Large,
rose type. Deep rose carmine or crimson. Fragrant.
Very late. $1.00. Clumps, $1.75 to $2.50.
9. 1139 — Sarah Bernhardt (Lemoine). Large,
semi-rose type; apple blossom pink with each petal
silver-tipped. Fragrant; late midseason. $2.00.
9.7 1141 — Solange (Lemoine). Large, globular,
crown type; outer petals very delicate lilac white,
deepening toward the center with salmon shading;
rare beauty; considered one of the three best
in the world; very late. $5.00.
7.6 1142 — Solfatare (Calot). Crown type; mid¬
season; milk-white, guards, sulphur collar, fading
to sulphur white. One of the nearest to a yellow
peony. Fragrant. 75c. Clumps, $1.25 to $1.75.
8.5 1144 — -Tenuifolia fl. pi. Early double
crimson, very finely cut fern-like foilage. $3.00.
9.8 1145 — Therese (Dessert). Rose type; flowers
enormous in great quantities on stout stems;
delicate, rich satiny pink with glossy reflex; early;
very handsome; one of the most desirable varieties;
a prize winner at every exhibition. $4.00.
9.4 1146 — Tourangelle (Dessert). Large, flat
flower, of rose type; flesh pink tinged with salmon;
exquisitely delicate in shading; one of the finest
Fragrant; midseason. $3.00.
8.3 1147 — Venus (Kelway). Large delicate shell-
pink. Beautiful. Ideal cut-flower. Fragrant.
Midseason. $1.00.
9.3 1150 — Walter Faxon (Richardson). Large,
globular semi-rose type. Bright rose, deepening
toward the center. Distinct and delicate. Mid¬
season, scarce. $4.50.
SINGLE JAPANESE HERBACEOUS PEONY
8.6 1154 — Mikado. Large flower, dark crimson
with narrow filamental petals, crimson edged and
tipped golden; very late; very attractive. $2.50.
c
(See prices on special collection on page eighteen).
You are cordially in¬
vited to come and see
our Peonies which are
in flower throughout
the month of June .
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-RAINBOW GARDENS FARMINGTON, MINN.
IRISES (Hardy Perennials)
Flowering from April 25th to August 1st
depending on variety.
The Iris is a magnificient hardy perennial.
They are the most satisfactory and beautiful
perennial in the garden. They flower during a long
period of time; require practically no care; multiply
rapidly; grow in practically any kind of soil; are
inexpensive; gorgeous in coloring, which with their
fragrance gives them a charm not possessed by
any other flower; they withstand extreme heat
and cold and are the best drought resisters amongst
the perennials.
The stately habits of Irises, their gorgeous
effects, their wonderful coloring and their freeness
of bloom have well entitled them to the name of
the “Orchid of the Hardy Garden,” but Irises
have the advantage of the orchid in delicacy of
structure and in greater facility of culture.
Planting and Care. Irises should be planted in
April and May as soon as the roots have sufficient
growth to permit transplanting and in the fall from
July 20th until the ground freezes in November.
Fresh manure should not be used as a fertilizer as
it rots the roots. Bone meal is always a safe as
well as a good fertilizer. The roots should be
planted so that the top of the root is at least two
inches below the surface and from two to two and
one-half feet apart. The dwarf Irises, however, can
be planted closer. We advise covering all Irises
with a light covering of marsh hay or straw as
soon as the ground freezes, where winters are
severe, to prevent the roots freezing out.
The first number denotes the rating of the Iris,
according to the American Iris Society, and the
number immediately before the name of the variety,
our field and catalog number. As to ratings, see
page 4.
In the descriptions of the Irises the S refers to
the Standards or upright petals and the F to the
Falls or drooping petals.
Dwarf Early Bearded Hybrid Crimean Irises
April and Early May Flowering Irises
These are excellent plants for permanent borderings or rockeries, growing from 6 to 18 inches high,
and flower during April and May. They are very hardy, succeed in almost any soil or situation, thriving
in a dry sunny location same as the Tall Bearded Irises. When planted in a double row, about four inches
apart, they make a very effective edging. They can also be planted in front of the taller varieties.
Culture. Same as the Tall Bearded Iris.
2 — Biflora. S. and F. rich purple. 9 in. 25c.
6.5 4 — Cyanea, Pumila. (G. & K.) S. rich bright
blue; F. dark satiny blue, large, handsome. 15c.
5 — Die Fee, syn. Fairy. S. and F. pale blue,
fine. 25c.
7.3 7 — Excelsa. (G. & K.) Deep clear yellow with
orange beard, fine, large. 20c.
6.8 8 — Florida. (G. & K.) S. citron yellow; F.
deeper yellow, beautifully veined. 10 in. 20c.
10 — Nana Alba. S. and F. white shaded
blue. 25c.
11 — Prairie Gem. S. and F. Orange. 25c.
12 — Royal Purple, Pumila. S. and F. a
handsome shade of rich purple. 12 in. 25c.
7.4 13 — Schneekuppe, Pumila. (G. and K.)
1910. Large, flowering, showy, pure white; falls
reticulated yellow at base. 25c.
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RAINBOW GARDENS
FARMINGTON, MINN.
Intermediate Bearded Irises
May Flowering Irises
The Intermediate Irises comprise a new group of hybrids derived mostly from crosses between the
Dwarf Crimean Irises and the Tall Bearded Irises, forming an intermediate race, both in height, and period
of blooming. The flowers are very large, most beautifully colored, growing from 12 to 18 inches in height
and bloom two weeks before the Tall Bearded Irises, viz: from about May 10th to June 1st in this latitude,
thus forming a connecting link between the Dwarf Crimean Irises and the handsome Tall Bearded Irises.
Culture. Same as the Tall Bearded Irises.
6.7 35 — Blue Boy (Fos.). A charming Iris of rich
violet blue practically self-colored, even beard
being blue. One of the best of Intermediates.
18 in. 35c. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00.
7.1 37 — Dolphin (Cap.) S. light blue; F. velvety,
violet purple, tall, handsome. 18 in. 35c.
7.6 39 — Dorothea (Cap.). Porcelain white tinged
with lilac. Huge and handsome. 15 in. 35c.
3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00.
7.8 40 — Eclipse (Cap.). Reddish purple, early. 35c
41 — Empress (Cap.). Creamy white. 35c.
7.4 43 — Fritzof (G. and K.). S. soft lavender;
F. soft purple, shaded lavender, beautiful. 35c.
7.1 45— Halfdan (G. & K.). Rich creamy
yellow. 2 ft., 35c. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00.
6.6 55 — Helga (G. & K.). Lemon yellow with
pearl shadings. 2 feet, 35c.
7.7 46 — Ingeborg (G. & K.). Very fine, pure
white, immense flower. 2 feet, 35c.
7.3 47 — Ivorine (Cap.). Very large creamy
white. 18 in., 25c.
6.4 49 — Lurida. S. bronze crimson; F. glossy
bronze maroon. 25c.
51 — Midnight. S. & F. rich deep dark
purple. 35c.
7.7 52 — Prince Victor (Cap.). S. blue; F. violet,
large flowers. 35c.
8. 53 — Royal (Cap.). Blue and violet. 12 in. 35c.
7.3 54— Walhalla (G. & K.). S. light blue; F.
velvety violet-purple, handsome. 30 in., 35c.
3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00.
(See prices on special collections on page eighteen.)
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Tall Bearded Irises (Pogoniris)
Late May and June Flowering Irises — Fleur-de-lis
The flowers are large and exceedingly handsome and most of them deliciously fragrant and are in
bloom during late May and June. Their beauty outrivals that of the Orchids in their delicacy of structure
and wide range of coloring. There are the richest yellows, the most intense purples, delicate blues, the
softest mauves and beautiful claret-reds. There are also whites, primroses and bronzes of every shade.
They are especially adapted for flower borders, shrubberies, woodland walks and wild gardens and for
surrounding lakes and ponds. If planted around pools or lakes they should be placed well above the
water level.
Late May Flowering Irises
7.8 76 — Amas (syn. Macrantha). A handsome
giant from Asia Minor. S. rich blue; F. violet.
32 in. 35c.
77 — American Black Prince. S. purple
lilac; F. rich velvety black, very early. 2 ft., 25c.
8.9 78 — Crimson King. Rich claret purple.
2 ft., 25c.
7.1 79 — Fontarable. S. violet blue; F. rich
violet purple. 25c. (Fall delivery only).
7. 81 — Kochii. S. and F. rich claret purple;
very handsome. 25c.
7.4 83 — Purple King. Full purple, very effective
and handsome. 2 ft. 25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00
(See prices on special collections on page 18.)
June Flowering Irises
8.6 100 — Afterglow (Sturt.). A soft grayish
lavender shading to a rich Pinard yellow through
the center. Strong grower. 3 ft. 75c.
7.9 101 — Albert Victor. A great favorite.
S. soft blue; F. beautiful lavender, large and
beautiful flower. 25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00.
8.9 102 — Alcazar (Vim.). A giant flower. S. light
bluish violet; F. deep purple, bronze veined at the
throat. Beautiful. 4 ft. 35c.
8.3 104 — Ambigu (Vim.). A French variety of
novel coloring. A distinct reddish purple. 30 in.
$1.00.
9.4 103 — Ambassadeur (Vilmorin). Stout stiff
stems about 4 ft. high. Smoky reddish violet
standards, falls a velvety dark reddish violet.
Beard, yellow. A magnificient variety. 75c.
(T+O
Unless otherwise specifically stated, where 6, 12 or more roots of one variety of Iris are ordered same
will be furnished at the following prices, viz:
Varieties listed at 20c each are $2.00 per doz.; at 25c each $2.50 per doz.; at 35c each $3.50
per doz.; at 50c each $5.00 per doz.; at 75c each $7.50 per doz.; at $1.00 each $10.00 per doz. Six
roots will be sold at the dozen rate. Large lists of one or two of a kind will be charged at the
single rate. Remember we do not ship orders amounting to less than $1.00. See Page two.
Rage Nine
RAINBOW GARDENS
JUNE FLOWERING IRISES— Continued
7.7 107 — Anne Leslie. Sturt. S. white, rose
tinted; F. dahlia carmine, orange beard. 27 in. 75c.
9.2 111 — Asia (Yeld.). A grand importation
with unusually large flowers. S. broad and massive
pale silvery lavender, deepening at the base to
yellow and gold; F. pale reddish purple lightening
in color toward the margin. Beard bright golden
yellow. 43^2 ft- $3.00.
7.4 113 — Aurea (Jac.). S. and F. rich chrome
yellow. 2 ft. 25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00.
7.4 114 — Aurora (Fos.). A very tall Iris with
pale lavender pink shaded flowers and orange beard.
Handsome. 3-4 ft. 50c.
9.4 126 — Ballarine (Vilm.1920). S. light violet
blue; F. deeper. Splendidly formed, large. Fragrant
Strong grower. 48 in. $2.50.
127 — Bluebeard. S. and F. an even blue.
One of the best blues. 35c.
8.3 128 — Blue Bird (Bliss). Self-colored flowers
of the brightest blue. F. at right angles to the S.
Unusual on account of intense blue coloring, 30 in.
$1.00.
7.1 129 — Blue Jay (Farr.). S. bright clear blue;
F. intense dark blue. 30 in. 35c.
9.1 131 — Brandywine (Farr). S. and F. pale
silvery blue; distinct orange beard. Effect is clear
blue. $3.00.
8.5 132-— B. Y. Morrison (Sturt.). S. pale
la vender- violet; F. velvety raisin-purple with broad
lavender border. Distinct, handsome. $1.00.
7.9 138 — Camelot (Bliss). Madam Chereau
type; spikes 4 ft. high. S. and F. creamy white,
edged with pale violet. 35c.
7.5 139 — Caprice (Vilm.). S. reddish purple;
F. deeper and richer. A good wine red Iris. Hand¬
some. 3 ft. 35c. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00.
8.1 140 — Carthusian (Mar.). Handsome. S.
clear lavender-blue; F. darker blue, ret. brown at
claw; large, fragrant. 2 ft. 50c.
7.1 150 — Celeste (Lum.). Pale azure blue,
large flower. 25c.
7.8 142 — Clematis (Bliss). Unique. Shaped
like a fine Japanese Iris or a large six petaled
Clematis. All six segments of the flower reflects
horizontally. Light clear violet with variable
veining at base. Strong, free flowering and fragrant.
30 inches. $1.00.
7.3 143 — Clio. S. lavender; shaded white; F.
rich purple edged white. Pretty. 35c.
7.1 146 — Cordelia (Park.). S. rosy lilac; F.
rich crimson purple, handsome, floriferous, late
flowering. 35c.
8.4 148— Cretonne (Bliss). S. pale bronze-
purple; F. rich red maroon with striking orange
beard. Very striking. Strong grower. 3 ft. 75c.
8.7 149 — Crusader (Fos). S. a light shade and
F. a deep shade of violet blue, beard orange yellow,
42 in. 50c.
8. 157 — Dalila (Den.). S. palest flesh white;
F. rich red purple; yellow beard. Striking. $1.00.
159— Daphne (Bliss). S. pure white; F.
large ret. purple on a white ground, deepening to a
rich purple below, with a distinct white margin.
A greatly improved Rhein Nixe. One of Bliss’
handsomest seedlings. $1.50.
163 — Diadem (Bliss). S. pale mauve; F.
deep reddish mauve, with brilliant orange beard.
Very striking. 3 ft. $1.00.
FARMINGTON, MINN.
8.3 164 — Dimity (Bliss). S. White slightly veined
mauve; F. veined lavender, beard white tipped
brown. 3 ft. 50c.
7.4 169 — Dr. Bernice. S. coppery bronze; F.
velvety crimson. Large, handsome. A good
reddish variety. 35c.
8.2 170 — Drake (Bliss). On the lines of P.
Dalmatica with flowers of the palest Cambridge
blue. Free flowering. 3 ft. 75c.
8.5 171 — Dream (Sturt.) Very near to a perfect
pink, self color. Beautiful large flowers. 38 in. 75c.
174 — Dusky Maid (Bliss). Similar to Mrs.
Cowley. S. pale buff; F. large, wide, spreading,
of a deep mauve-purple with pale broad margin.
Fine. 30 in. 50c.
186 — Edward VII (Perry). S. blue; F.
bright reddish violet, fine for cutting. 32 in. 35c.
7.8 188 — Eldorado (Vilm). S. yellowish-bronze
shaded beautifully with heliotrope; F. bright
violet-purple, center of flower golden yellow.
30 in. 50c.
7.6 189 — E. L. Crandall (Farr). S. pure white;
F. white heavily bordered deep blue at the base. 50c.
8. 197 — Fairy (Kern.). White, delicately suf¬
fused soft blue. The tallest standard variety
giving a white effect. Popular, sweet smelling
beautiful variety. 40 in. 25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for
$2.00.
7.5 202 — Fro. (G. & K.) S. deep gold; F. brilliant
chestnut-brown with narrow border of gold. 25c.
7.3 220 — Her Majesty (Per.). S. rose pink;
F. bright crimson tinged a darker shade; a beautiful
pink. 30 in. 25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00.
7.4 222 — Hiawatha (Farr). S. pale lavender,
flushed rose; F. royal purple, bordered lavender.
28 in. 35c.
7.9 230 — Iris King (G. & K.). S. clear lemon
yellow; F. rich maroon, bordered yellow, brilliant
large flowers; handsome. 35c. 3 for 90c. 12 for
$3.00.
7. 241- James Boyd (Farr). S. immense,
broad, incurved, clear light blue; F. dark violet
tipped and edged lighter; handsome. 30 in. 50c.
7.8 243- Jeanne d’Arc (Verd.). White, frilled
lilac. A beautiful plicata. 35c.
8.1 245 — Juniata (Farr). S. and F. beautiful
clear blue. Huge, sweet scented. 44 in. 35c.
3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00.
7.6 254 — Knysna (Bliss). . Fine, free-flowering
vigorous grower. S. of clear deep yellow; F. a
deep velvety red-brown. 33 in. 75c.
8.3 269 — La Neige (Verd.). A pure wax white.
Beard clear yellow. $1.00.
9. 262 — Lent A. Williamson (Wmsn.). S.
campanula- violet; F. rich royal purple; beard
yellow. Tall and large. 75c.
7.3 263 — Leonidas. S. clear mauve; F. rosy
mauve. Large, handsome. 35c. 3 for 90c.
12 for $3.00.
8.2 266 — Lohengrin ( G. & K.). Lilac rose;
very large and beautiful. 30 in. 35c. 3 for 90c.
12 for $3.00.
9.1 267 — Lord of June (Yeld). Handsome huge
Iris. S. of lavender blue; F. rich violet blue.
One of the finest Irises. 40 in. $1.00.
7.9 268 — Loreley (G. & K.). S. light yellow;
F. ultra-marine blue, bordered cream. 25c. 3 for
60c. 12 for $2.00.
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8.5 276 — Madam Chobaut (Denis). Pale yellow
shaded and veined pale brown. Three feet. Un¬
usual coloring. $1.50.
2 77 — Magnifica. S. olive, shaded red;
F. dark brown red, a beautiful variety. 35c.
3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00.
9.1 278 — Magnifica (Vilm). S. Light violet blue;
F. dark reddish violet with brown stripes at base;
beard yellow. Not to be confused with old standard
variety of like name. 3 ft. $1.00.
8.1 279— Ma Mie (Cay.). White frilled with
blue, an improved Mme. Chereau. 3 ft. 50c.
7.3 280 — Mandraliscae. Rich lavender purple,
tall, large, handsome, early. 40 in. 25c. 3 for 60c.
12 for $2.00.
8.7 282— Marsh Marigold (Bliss). One of the
most striking yellow varieties. 30 in. S. pale
golden yellow; F. deep purple-brown with a bright
yellow margin. $1.00.
7.8 283 — Mary Garden (Farr). S. pale yellow,
flushed pale lavender; long drooping; F. creamy
white, minutely dotted and veined maroon; stigmas
clear yellow. 28 in. 35c.
7.3 284 — Mary Gray (Farr). S. clear lavender-
blue; F. dark lobelia-blue. Handsome, large
flowers. 3 ft. 50c.
7.8 288 — Minnehaha (Farr). S. creamy white,
shaded yellow; F. creamy white, heavily ret.
maroon; stigmas, clear yellow. Fragrant. Large.
$1.00.
289 — Miranda (Hort.). Clear violet blue with
orange beard. Distinct and striking. 40 in. 50c.
7.5 290— Mithras (G. & K.). S. light yellow;
F. brilliant wine red with narrow border of deep
yellow. Beautiful 35c. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00.
7.4 292 — Mme. Chereau (Lmn.). White, frilled
with wide border of pale blue. Handsome and
popular. 32 in. 25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for $3.00.
7.8 294 — Mme. de Sevigne (Den.). Fine large
Madam Chereau type, with violet-purple mark¬
ings. 75c.
8.7 291 — Mile. Schwartz (Den.). Color, palest
mauve. One of M. Denis’ best seedlings. 4 ft. $1.00.
8.4 297— Monsignor (Vilm.). Beautiful rich
toloring. S. pale unveined violet; F. a ground
work of same shade but richly overlaid and veined
except for a broad margin), with deep purple.
25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00.
8.2 299 — Morwell (Bliss). S. and F. large pale
blue purple color. 30 in. 50c.
301 — Mother of Pearl (Sturt.). S. and F.
light blue lavender with faint creamy undertone.
Large flowers, vigorous grower, very fine. 40 in. 50c.
8.2 300— Mount Penn (Farr). S. lavender
rose; F. crimson lilac, deep orange beard. Tall
and handsome. 30 in. 50c.
7.6 302 — Mrs. Alan Gray (Fos.). A delightful
lilac shade which gives the impression of pink.
Often flowers again in August. Beautiful. 30
in. 35c. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00.
7.8 303 — Mrs. Cowley (Bliss). Early, free
flowering. S. coppery pink; F. deep rich rosy-
purple. Striking and beautiful. 27 in. $1.00.
6.8 308 — Mrs. H. Darwin (Fos.). S. white;
F. slightly ret. violet. 2 ft. 25c.
7. 304 — Mrs. Kingscote (Perry). S. silvery
rose; F. rose pink with conspicuous yellow crest.
A near pink. 50c.
6.8 305 — Mrs. Neubronner (Ware). Deep golden
yellow, darker than Aurea. Fine. 2 ft. 35c.
3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00.
306 — Mrs. Tinley (Bliss). Early, large
flowers of intense self violet blue, with a golden
blotch. 3 ft. 75c.
7.4 321 — Navajo (Farr). S. light bronze yellow
shaded lavender; F. deep maroon heavily veined
white and yellow; stigmas, yellow, deep orange
beard. 20 in. 35c.
8.1 322 — Neptune (Yeld). S. bright pale blue;
F. rich dark purple-blue. Splendid flower. $1.00.
7.3 324 — Nibelungen (G. & K.). S. fawn; F.
violet purple on bronze, large, strong, free bloomer.
35c. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00.
7.6 326 — Nuee d’Orage (Ver.). Grayish slaty
blue with bronze shading; F. purplish, appropriately
called Storm Cloud. Vigorous, large. 50c.
7.8 332 — Odoratissima. Uniform shade of rich
lavender blue, sweetly scented. Very tall, stout
stems. 4 ft. 50c.
7.9 331 — Ochracea (Denis). Variegated yellow,
with purple tinge in falls; S. long and narrow. $2.00.
8.7 335 — Opera (Vilm.). S. dark purple bronze;
F. similar coloring but much deeper and richer.
33 in. The effect is bronze red. 75c.
7.9 336 — Oporto (Yeld). S. and F. rich purplish
mauve with conspicuous orange beard. Large
flowers. 35c.
7.2 337 — Oriental (Farr). S. clear blue; F.
rich royal blue, with a heavy bright orange beard.
32 in. '50c.
7.8 338 — Oriflamme (Vilm.). S. lavender of
great size; F. deep velvety violet blue. An im¬
mense handsome flower. 50c.
8.8 347 — Pallida Dalmatica. S. lavender; F.
clear deep lavender; flowers very large, extra fine.
A grand variety. 42 in. 35c. 3 for 90c. 12 for
$3.00.
8.1 349 — Parc de Neuilly (Verd.). Rich purple
self approaching plum; large blooms. Beautiful.
30 in. 35c.
7.9 351 — Parisiana (Vilm.). S. white, dotted and
shaded light purple; F. white frilled and edged
with lilac. Large and beautiful. 50c.
7.5 352 — Pauline (Farr). S. and F. Unusually
large, rich pansy violet, deep orange beard; fragrant.
3 ft. 50c.
7. 354 — Penge (Fos.). S. light bluish violet;
violet-purple. 50c.
7.8 355- Perfection (Barr). S. light blue; F.
dark violet, black orange beard. Handsome.
25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00.
8.9 356 — Phyllis Bliss (Bliss). Flowers of a self
pale rose lavender. Strong and erect grower. $1.00.
7.7 357 — Pocahontas (Farr). S. and F. pure
white, S. faintly bordered pale blue. Orchid type
flower with frilled petals. 28 in. 35c.
7.7 359 — Powhatan (Farr). S. light bishop
violet with deeper border; F. deep purple with
crimson shade; horizontal spreading flower. 38 in.
35c.
7.2 362— Princess Victoria Louise (G. & K.).
S. soft primrose yellow; F. reddish purple with a
distinct narrow primrose edge. 2 ft. 25c. 3 for 60c.
12 for $2.00.
8.3 363— Prosper Laugier (Ver.). F. very broad
of deepest velvety crimson, richly veined at the
throat. Handsome, large. 32 in. 35c.
364 — Prospero. Vigorous, tall growing, bear¬
ing enormous flowers. S. pale lavender flushed
with yellow at base; F. deep red-purple with lighter
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shading at margin. Deep orange beard. Handsome.
4 feet. SI. 50.
8.4 373 — Quaker Lady (Farr). S. smoky lavender
with yellow shading; F. ageratum-blue and old
gold, stigmas yellow. Yellow beard. 38 in. 35c.
3 for 90c. 12 for S3. 00.
7.5 374 — Queen Alexandra (Barr). S. fawn, shot
with lilac; F. lilac, ret. at base bronze, beard yellow.
30 in. 50c.
9.1 375 — Queen Caterina (Sturt.). Pale lavender
violet self with a white haft veined with bronze
and a rich orange beard. 3 to 4 ft. $1.50.
7.4 376 — Queen of May (Sal.). A lovely rose
lilac, almost pink. Beautiful. 32 in. 25c. 3 for
60c. 12 for S2.00.
7.8 382— Red Cloud (Farr). S. rosy lavender-
bronze; F. velvety maroon-crimson, ret. yellow.
Stigmas old gold. Very near red. 2 ft. 35c.
8.4 385 — Rhein Nixe (G. & K.). S. white, very
large; F. rich violet purple with a narrow distinct
white edge. Handsome. 35c. 3 for 90c. 12 for S3. 00.
8.3 389 — Rodney (Bliss). Large flowers of dark
self violet blue. Very blue tone. 39 in. 50c.
8.2 392 — Roseway (Bliss). Deep red pink.
Early. Strong branching spikes. Almost a self
red with a broad orange beard. 75c.
6.9 393 — Rose Unique (Farr). S. and F. bright
violet rose, known as a pink Iris. Large flowering
Handsome. Too low rated. 35c.
8.3 403 — Seminole (Farr). S. soft violet rose;
F. rich velvety crimson, brilliant orange beard.
One of the finest reds. 75c.
8.7 405 — Shekinah (Sturt.). Pale lemon-yellow,
deepening through center. Beard orange-yellow.
The best clear yellow. 36 in. SI. 25.
7.6 408 — Sherwin Wright (Koh.). S. and F.
golden yellow; vigorous grower, free flowering.
24 in. 25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for S2.00.
7.5 409 — Shrewsbury (Farr). S. rosy bronze;
F. violet purple with lighter shading, the con¬
spicuous heavy orange beard. Striking. 50c.
9.3 411 — Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau (Mil.).
A tall, early and very distinct variety; a deep
purple bicolor of unusual velvety appearance.
Very beautiful. Strong grower. One of the finest
Irises. 42 in. S3. 00.
7.9 415 — Swatara (Farr). S. lobelia-blue suffused
bronzy-yellow at base. F. bright violet with con¬
spicuous orange beard. Large. 3 ft. 35c.
7.3 417 — Syphax (Bliss). S. pale violet; F.
deep crimson purple, boldly ret. at the haft; F.
hang almost vertical giving the flower a unique
shape. Large flower of rich coloring. A beauty.
30 in. SI. 00.
8. 431 — Tom Tit (Bliss). Flowers are small,
3-4 on a stem of a deep self violet-blue. F. almost
horizontal. A charming shade of blue. 2 ft. 75c.
8.2 433 — Tristram (Bliss). S. of clearest white;
deep rich purple, richly ret. at haft. Distinctive
and beautiful. 27 in. 50c.
8.1 434 — Trojana (Kerner). A magnificent plant
3-4 ft. high, with very large flowers. S. light
violet-blue; F. deep purple violet. 35c.
8.4 435 — Troost (Den. 1908). S. deep rosy
purple; F. paler, veined violet, wdiich changes to
brown in the upper part, the general color being
a wonderful shade of very deep pink. 3 ft. SI. 50.
8.3 _ 446 — Ute Chief (Farr). S. light blue-violet;
F. rich royal purple, heavily ret. extra large. 3 ft.
SI. 00.
7.5 452 — Viola (Fos.). Flowers of a uniform
light bluish violet on erect three foot stems. Hand¬
some. 35c.
8. 453 — Violacea Grandiflora (pall. 1860). S.
rich blue; F. violet blue. Handsome. 35c. 3 for
90c. 12 for $3.00.
8.1 454 — Virginia Moore (Shull). The tallest
yellow self to date standing 33 inches. The same
shade of Hemerocallis flower. SI. 25.
8.3 459 — White Knight (Saunders 1915). A
beautiful absolutely snow white Iris, without
markings. Sweet scented. 50c.
(See prices on special collections on page eighteen.)
Beardless Irises (Apogon)
These Irises are hardy and quite distinct from the Bearded Irises. They are tall and beautiful and
a number of them may be treated as semi-aquatics.
No Iris, no matter how much it loves moisture, will thrive well where water stands in winter, except
our native water flag (Versicolor) and the European yellow flag (Pseudo-Acorus) which may be grown
partially in water, and are unexcelled for ponds and boggy places. Plant if possible in early autumn or spring.
Beardless Irises— Section 1
Siberian Irises
June and Early July Flowering
The most delicate and elegant of all the small-
flowered Iris. Narrow, grassy foliage, with tall
stems and flowers of various shades of blue, with
white markings; very free-flowering, and one of
the best for cutting.
802 — Baxteri. S. blue; F. white, slightly veined
blue. 4 ft. 25c.
803 — Corean Species. Rich shades of violet
purple, very handsome. 2 ft. 25c. 3 for 60c.
12 for S2.00.
805 — Flore Pleno. Deep blue, semi-double flowers.
iy2 ft. 25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00.
806 — George Wallace. Azure-blue; F. marked
white. Extra fine. 3 ft. 25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00.
807 — Grandis. Violet, reticulated white. 5 ft. 25c.
3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00.
810 — Orientalis (sny. Sanguinea). Intensely bril¬
liant blue flowers, the bud being enclosed in con¬
spicuous crimson spathe valves. 3 ft. 25c. 3 for
60c. 12 for $2.00.
812 — Orientalis, Snow Queen. Large, ivory-
wdiite flowers. Found in Japan by Mr. Barr.
25c each. $2.50 per dozen.
813 — Orientalis Superba. Large, violet-blue;
handsome foliage, reaching almost to the flowers.
25c. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00.
814 — Perry’s Blue (Perry). Beautiful, Considered
finest yet introduced; large flowers, over 4J^ inches
across. S. sky blue, broad falls standing at right
angles, a wonderful shade of old China blue. $1.09.
(See prices on special collections on page eighteen.)
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Beardless Irises — Section 2
Late June and July Flowering.
The Irises in this group, besides being handsome
subjects for the flower and shrubbery border, may
be planted by the waterside, but with their crowns
above the water-level. The varieties are grand and
stately plants, growing from 3 to 5 feet in height,
with beautiful erect, dark green foliage, which
retains its beauty until well into winter. Grown
together in masses the effect is most striking and
beautiful.
834 — Guldenstadtiana Coerulea. Robust grower,
foliage yellow in spring, changing to green and
remains green until snow comes; flowers blue.
July. 50c.
848 — Spuria, Mrs. A. W. Tait (syn. Longipetala
Superba). Porcelain-blue, with long pale blue
falls, having a golden blotch at the base; fine
foliage, free bloomer, and very hardy. Fine for
massing. Foliage remains green until late fall.
3 feet. 35c each. $3.50 per dozen.
849 — Spuria Notha. Rich violet; blue, spotted
yellow; handsome; very strong grower. 3 ft. 35c.
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Beardless Irises— Section 3
June and July Flowering
Irises suitable for planting by the waterside,
and in very damp or wet places. These will also
do well in any good, loamy soil that is kept well
cultivated and mellow.
824 — Pseudo-acorus (The Common Yellow Water
Flag). Bright yellow; suitable for marshes and
water course. These and Versicolor varieties are
the only Irises that may be safely planted where
water habitually stands. 3 ft. May and June.
25c. $2.50 per dozen.
825 — Versicolor. A native species, common to
our streams and marshes, flowering in June and
July, remaining in bloom a long time; very showy
violet-blue flowers. 25c. $2.50 per dozen.
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Japanese Iris (Iris Kaempferi) (Apogon)
Late June and July Flowering
The magnificence of Japanese Irises is such that no written description gives them justice. Some of
the flowers measure from 10 to 12 inches. The prevailing colors are white, rose-purple, crimson, rose,
lilac, lavender, silvery gray, purple, violet and blue; each flower usually representing several shades. They
flower from late June to August 5th in this latitude.
Culture. These Irises are really semi-aquatic, and are seen in their full glory when grown at the
water’s edge.
They can be planted either as a water garden plant, or in a dry location. They can be planted at the
margin of streams or ponds. In dry soils they can be grown to perfection if the ground is kept hoed.
Always cover Japanese Irises with a good covering of straw or hay during the winter as they
require protection.
There is always a heavy demand for our stock. They cannot be imported now and it is getting more
difficult each year to obtain stock. They do not usually attain sufficient growth in the spring for trans
planting until after May 10th. We only sell mixed varieties.
Mixed varieties of Japanese Irises 30c each; $3.00 per dozen.
DELPHINIUM (Hardy Perennial)
Indispensible to the herbaceous garden, their long showy spikes of flowers continuing from June until
frost, furnishing the most satisfactory different shades of blue to any color scheme, making the most wonder¬
ful effect in the garden. Many of the hybrids produce wonderful colorings, many having beautiful shades
of mauve, pink and purple mingled with the various shades of blue. Our stock includes not only the always
popular Belladonna and Bellamosum varieties, but the new Blackmore & Langdon and Wrexham strains,
which have attracted so much attention and have been in such great demand the past year. Fine for
backgrounds.
Culture: They grow well in any good cultivated soil. Fertilize with bone meal.
We advise our customers to send in their orders early to obtain stock.
Belladonna. Clear turquoise blue. 25c. 3 for 65c.
6 for $1.25. 12 for $2.50.
Bellamosum. Dark blue form of Belladonna.
25c. 3 for 65c. 6 for $1.25. 12 for $2.50.
Chinensis Album. A pure white form of the
above. 25c. 3 for 65c. 6 for $1.25. 12 for $2.50.
English Hybrids. (Blackmore & Langdon’s best
strains). Stands in a class by itself. From palest
blues to deepest indigo with a strong run of the most
delicate shades of rose, double and single. 35c.
3 for $1.00. 6 for $1.75. 12 for $3.50.
English Wrexham or Hollyhock Strain. Strong
mammoth flowers of choicest mixed colors. 35c.
3 for $1.00. 6 for $1.75. 12 for $3.50.
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FARMINGTON, MINN.
PHLOXES— HARDY PERENNIAL
Flowering from June 20th until late in October.
Phloxes are hardy floriferous perennials,
handsome for borders, in beds and amongst
the shrubbery. For best effects they should be
massed in solid colors of 3 or more roots of a
variety. They can be used, however, as
single specimens. They give a garden a won¬
derful color effect, flowering as they do from
June until in October, and filling in a
period between the Irises and Peonies and
the Gladiolus.
Culture: They grow and succeed almost
everywhere and in almost any position,
and will do best in soil that has been enriched.
Give a liberal supply of water during the
flowering season. Plant at any time during the
spring or late fall, spacing the roots from
15 to 18 inches apart. If the first spikes that
bloom are removed as soon as over, they will
produce a second supply of flowers continuing
the display until late in the autumn. Clumps
should be divided and replanted at least
every fourth year. To prevent phloxes
reverting to type do not allow them to go to seed. After freezing weather starts in in the fall cover the
beds with straw or marsh hay as a protection.
Our Collection includes a number of the better varieties which produce large trusses of beautiful and
brilliant flowers. Shipments are made in April and May and from Sept. 15th until the ground freezes.
Prices of all varieties — 35c per root: 3 for $1.00; 6 for SI. 50; 12 for >3.00. On Phloxes we allow you
to make a selection of any combination of varieties you desire at these prices.
Antonin Mercier. Beautiful lilac with white eye.
B. Compte. Deep rich ox-blood red. One of the
finest red shades; strong and large.
Beacon. A brilliant cherry red.
Champs Elysee. Fine rich purplish-crimson of
compact form. Early and exceedingly attractive.
Europa. New. Large, well formed white flowers
with crimson-carmine eye. Very large individual
flower and truss. Sturdy erect habit.
Miss Lingard. AYaxy white with lavender eye.
Longest spikes of any Phlox; blooms from the ground
up. Earliest of flower and continuing for a long
period.
Mrs. Jenkins. White immense panicles. One
of the best. Early.
R. P. Struthers. Rose carmine with claret eye
Very bright. Tall.
Rynstroom. Bright rose pink. Extra large
flower and truss. Tall. Midseason to late.
Thor. A beautiful lively shade of pure salmon-
pink, suffused and overlaid with a scarlet glow;
has aniline-red eye.
W. C. Egan. A delicate lilac with fine large flowers.
Widar. Bright reddish- violet with large white
center. Fine head.
See Prices above. One each of the above 12 varieties, S3. 00; 3 of each (36 plants), $8.50; 6 of each
72 plants . S16.00. Remember we do not ship orders amounting to less than SI. 00. See Page 2.
OTHER HARDY PERENNIALS
All particularly fine perennials flowering from June until frost and giving a continuation of fine blooms
for cutting. You will find that a selection of each of the following will prove most satisfactory.
Roots, 25c each, or 3 of a kind for 65c; 6 for SI. 25: 12 for S2.50.
(No orders shipped for less than SI. 00. See Page 2 of Catalog .
Coreopsis Lanceolata). A beautiful hardy border
plant 15 to 18 in. high with bright yellow flowers in
great profusion. July until frost. 25c.
Gaillardia (Grandifloraj. A beautiful and desirable
perennial, with scarlet crimson, bordered golden
yellow flowers, blooming from June until frost. 25c.
Hollyhocks. AA'e carry only a fine strain of double
varieties of various shades of pink, red, crimson,
yellow and white. 25c each.
Gypsophilla (Baby’s Breath). Bush of tiny
flowers in light feathery panicles. Fine for cutting,
excellent for borders and rock gardens. 25c.
Pyrethrum Painted Daisies). Red, white and
pink mixed, blooms in June and July, a most
beautiful and hardy plant for the garden and for
cutting. 25c.
( Hollyhocks and Delphinium are wonderful perennials for backgrounds, to hide unsightly views
against Garages, etc.).
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RAINBOW GARDENS
FARMINGTON, MINN.
GLADIOLUS (Bulbs)
Flowering from July 15th until October, depending on variety.
For beautiful flowers from July until late fall
there are none so dependable and magnificent or
that give more satisfaction than gladiolus. As cut
flowers, they have no peer and when planted in
clumps and masses in the garden they invariably
make a grand showing.
A number of exquisitely beautiful varities have
been introduced the past few years and after
several years of experimenting and discarding we
are offering a collection of the best and choicest
varieties, any one or all of which the flower lover
will be justly proud of. In purchasing gladioli
bulbs it is best to get what is worth while and the
best named varieties give the most satisfaction.
By ordinary care and in cutting as explained below,
your collection will steadily increase so that your
garden will soon have a considerable showing.
When To Order The Bulbs. Orders for gladiolus
are shipped in November, weather conditions per¬
mitting, and from April 1st until May 25th,
when we plant our stock. Shipments ordered
during the winter must be at the purchaser’s risk.
We send out first-class, sound, northern grown bulbs
of large size. Some varieties do not make as large
bulbs as others, however. Send in your order as
early as possible to assure early delivery and of
the varieties desired for although we usually carry a
large supply, the demand for our beautiful varieties
is very heavy. All quotations are subject to stock
being unsold on receipt of order. No substitution
will be made except upon your directions.
Planting Instructions. If weather conditions
permit start planting the first part of May and
plant at intervals up to June 10th to secure a
succession of flowers from July until late fall.
It usually takes from 65 to 80 days from time of
planting until flowering, depending on the variety,
size of bulb, soil and weather conditions. If
possible use a new location each year not planting
in the same location oftener than every third year.
If a good coating of manure is spaded in deeply
in the fall and well spaded and pulverized in the
spring, the soil will be in fine condition. If used
only at planting, it is better to use high-grade
commercial fertilizers such as bone meal, pulverized
sheep manure or a liquid fertilizer applied to the
soil near the rows but not too close to the bulbs.
Deep planting is necessary in order to properly
develop the new bulb which grows on top of the
old one. Plant six inches deep with less on very
heavy soils. Deep planting gives a heavy stalk and
saves the necessity of using stakes. By planting the
bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart in either single or double
rows making your Gladiolus beds either round, oval,
oblong or square and leaving a space of one and a half to two feet apart between the rows will allow sufficient
room not only to plant a large number of bulbs but will give sufficient space between the rows for hoeing
and cultivating and for hilling up the bulbs (same as for potatoes). This conserves the moisture around
the bulbs and checks the growth of weeds and the space between the rows allows sufficient room to reach
the flowers. To prevent soil crust forming keep the soil well worked. Thorough waterings in the evening
during development aid considerably.
Cutting. When cutting the flowers leave at least two to four leaves. The bulbs need them to assist
in their ripening. If the spikes are cut when the first buds open, their stems cut off a bit every day and the
water changed, every bud will open. Treated in this way the flowers will last from ten days to two weeks.
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FARMINGTON, MINN.
Digging and care of the Bulbs. Before the ground freezes in the fall dig up the bulbs using a spading
fork if possible. Take up the bulbs carefully if you desire to save the bulblets and cut off the stalk about
one-half inch from the bulb. Allow to dry for a week or more before removing the old corm from the new
bulb and the bulblets. The old corm is worthless and should be thrown away. Plant the bulblets the fol¬
lowing spring in shallow trenches and the second year they should flower. After removing the old corm
and bulblets allow the bulbs to be exposed to the sun or other heat until thoroughly dried and cured, then
pack in bags or shallow boxes and place for the winter in a cool, dry place in the cellar where the tem¬
perature will not go below freezing point.
Ratings. The American Gladiolus Society has published a report with ratings on 150 varieties of
Gladiolus from 65 large growers. Nearly all of our varieties have been included in this rating and those
omitted will be rated later. See top of page 4.
As far as possible we give the name of introducer after name of variety. Prices quoted on Gladiolus
include parcel post charges. No charge for packing. See directions for ordering on inside page of front cover.
Remember we do not ship orders amounting to less than SI. 00. See Page 2.
On account of dry summers throughout the Country the past two years, which has effected the growth
of bulbs, there is a prevailing custom of sending out No. 2 size bulbs (134 in.) instead of No. 1 (134 in. up)
We will continue however to send out No. 1 stock of each variety, reserving the right to send No. 2 stock
when our No. 1 stock of any variety is exhausted. Both sizes give practically the same size flowers.
Six bulbs will be furnished at dozen rates, 25 at the 100 rate.
80.3 America (Banning). A beautiful soft flesh-pink, and very popular .
American Beauty (Diener). Brilliant American Beauty color. Throat creamy
yellow striped with ruby. Many flowers open at once .
87.9 Anna Eberius (Diener). Dark velvety purple-rose. Deep Rhodamine
purple, shading into a very deep Bordeaux center. Handsome .
Bengal Tiger (Pratt). Large blossoms of a peculiar shade of smoky red, striped
and lined with smoky" blue gray. Certainly well named. Unusual colorings.
Highly recommended .
78.9 Baron Hulot (Lemoine). A beautiful rick indigo blue. Fine blue .
81.9 Bertrex (Austin). Pure white with pale lilac flecks. Ruffled .
82.2 Byron L. Smith (Hundred). Lavender pink on white ground, equal to
a very choice cattleya orchid. Fine as a cut flower .
Chateau Thierry (Vos). Bright scarlet red bordered by light yellow on lower
petals, enormous flowers, fine spike .
87.1 Crimson Glow (Betcher). Extra tall strong spike with mammoth
brilliant crimson flowers. The finest crimson. Handsome .
88.4 E. J. Shaylor (Kundred). Tall, very strong plant with large blooms.
A beautiful deep rose-pink. Ruffled. Very early .
Elizabeth Tabor (Kinkle). A delicate rosy pink, lower petals bearing a rich
dark crimson blotch, tall, large flower, exceptionally beautiful .
84.4 Europa (Pfitzer). Pure white, large, finest exhibition white .
88.2 Evelyn Kirtland (Austin). Rosy pink, darker at the edges, fading to
shell pink at center, brilliant scarlet blotches on lower petals .
George Paul (Lemoine). A perfect Harvard red. Large flowers .
Giant Nymph (Coleman). Very large light salmon rose. Tall, strong and one of
the best pinks. Often grows 6 feet high with blooms 6 in. in diameter .
Gold (Hoeg). A rich golden variety. Large flowers; many open at a time.
An excellent beautiful spike. Winner of many prizes .
90.1 Golden Measure (Kelway). Large blooms of rich golden yellow with no
markings. A strong grower with very large spike of blooms .
82.7 Goliath (Velthuys). Extra large wide open flower, deep velvety wine;
extra fine, dark red, large spike; beautiful .
81.8 Gretchen Zang (Austin). Large sparkling blooms, most beautiful soft
melting pink, blending into scarlet on long petals .
81.7 Halley (Velthuys). Large delicate salmon pink with light creamy blotch,
earliest large flowering Gladiolus to bloom; fine for cutting .
86.7 Herada (Austin). Large blooms of pure mauve, glistening and clear,
with deeper markings in throat. Very attractive and unusual color .
Jack London (Diener). Light salmon with vermilion stripes, canary yellow’
throat with ruby stripes, a perfect flower .
85.5 Le Marechal Foch (Deursen). Extremely large, light rose pink and
blooms early. The finest cut flower variety that ever came from Holland .
81.6 I Tmmaculee. An excellent white, exceedingly tall, strong spike .
85.1 I ouise (Wright). A very popular lavender. Dark rose purple with a
light amaranth purple blotch on lower petals. Throat shaded darker .
87.1 Mary Pickford (Kundred). Delicate creamy-white. Throat finest soft
sulphui yellow. Stem and calix also white .
Mona Lisa (Kundred). Palest rose pink. A most delicately colored gladiolus.
Ruffled and exceedingly beautiful . . .
78 Mr. Mark (Velthuys). An attractive light blue with darker blotch .
89.1 Mrs. Dr. Norton (Kundred). Finest cream with edges suffused soft
La France pink. Very beautiful. Awarded the highest honors .
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Each Dozen 100
Mrs. F. C. Peters (Fischer). A beautiful amaranth-pink with a purplish blotch
in the throath. Beautiful gladiolus and prize winner . .20 2.00
83.3 Mrs. Frances King (Coblentz). A striking shade of light scarlet or
flame color, most effective both for beds and cutting . .05 .50 4.00
87.6 Mrs. Frank Pendelton (Kundred). Light pink, heavily blotched with
blood red on throat. A remarkably attractive and beautiful variety . .08 .80 6.00
86.8 Mrs. Geo. W. Moulton (Kundred). A giant violet red or cerise. Many
open. Nicely placed on spike. An occasional blossom comes double . 12 1.20 8.50
Mrs. H. E. Bothin (Diener). Light geranium pink heavily ruffled. Flame
scarlet center. Strong spikes. First class show and cut flower variety . .20 2.00 15.00
Mrs. Leon Douglas (Diener). Salmon-rose pink striped Avith flame and scarlet.
One of the tallest, largest and showiest in existance. Several enormous blooms
open at once . .35 3.50
84. Muriel (Pfitzer). Pale violet, orchid blue with purplish blotch on lower
petals. Distinct, showy and beautiful. One of the finest blues . .20 2.00 15.00
82.3 Orange Glory (Kundred). Massive flowers of orange color with lighter
throat. Heavily ruffled. Very rich and striking color. Beautiful . .12 1.20 8.50
84.8 Peace (Groff). Grand large flowers, white with claret blotch on lower
petal and pale lilac featherings. Late . .06 .60 4.50
Persia. Very deep red almost black. Best in this color . .30 3.00
80.5 Pink Perfection. Delicate apple blossom with white stripe in the center
of each petal and a dark rose feathered border. Beautiful flowers . .10 1.00 7.50
86.9 Pink Wonder (Kemp). Many flowers open at one time. A giant pale
pink, blooms 6V2 inches in diameter . 15 1.50 11.00
Pola Negri (Diener). Apricot with yellow lip, Ruffled, shading into rose and
salmon on outer edges. A lovely color combination . .20 2.00
Pride of Goshen. A very large bloom of flesh pink with waved petals. A
strong grower and strikingly beautiful . .10 1.00 7.50
Pride of Hillegom. Light scarlet red. Lower petals deeper red. Fine spikes.
Many flowers open . .12 1.20 8.50
Pride of Lancaster (Kundred). Brilliant orange salmon, deeper orange throat;
large spike, massive flowers. A beautiful ruffled variety . .10 1.00 7.50
82.9 Prince of Wales. A grenadine pink or deep buff, with throat markings of a
deeper tone. The tips of petals shaded darker or apricot buff . .08 .80 6.00
Purple Glory (Kundred). Tyrian-rose, suffused amaranth-purple, slightly
flaked; dark, velvety-purple in throat. Excellent show variety. Ruffled . .20 2.00 15.00
84. Red Emporer. Bright nopal red, self color except the lower petals are
speckled white in throat. One of the best scarlet reds . .15 1.50 11.00
Richard Diener (Diener). Beautiful shade of rose salmon, creamy yellow throat.
Immense blossoms nearly whole spike open at once. One of the most beautiful
in existance . .30 3.00
Romance (Kundred). Salmon-rose, bordered blue. Odd and pretty. Several
blooms open at once. In great demand . .20 2.00
84.8 Rose Ash (Metzner). A blending of light old rose and ashes of roses.
Ruffled. Very unusual and exceedingly attractive . .10 1.00 7.50
Scarlet Princeps (Kundred). A beautiful red with six or more massive blooms
open at a time, throat a little deeper. Massive spike . .15 1.50
Scarsdale (Cowee). Rosy magenta, splashed with a deeper shade . .08 .80 6.00
80.9 Schwaben (Pfitzer). Pure canary-yellow, shading to a soft sulphur
yellow. Magnificient . 06 .60 4.50
Sydonia. Fine Amaryllis formed (Lily shaped) flowers of a clear violet . .10 1.00 7.50
Tyrian Beauty (Kundred). Magnificient spike of large flowers of pure Tyrian
rose. Tall, beautiful and attractive . .15 1.50
84.3 Violet Beauty (Kundred). Tall, large cerise-violet. Grand red throat
blotches. Ruffled. A beautiful flower . .15 1.50 11.00
84.1 War (Groff). Deep scarlet; paler in throat, flaked blood red with lighter
middle line. One of the finest reds. Blooms very late . .10 1.00 7.50
W. H. Phipps (Diener). A real wonder. Light rose salmon, twenty or more
enormous flowers on a spike and nearly all open at once. A prize winner at all
shows. One of the finest in existance . 1.00 10.00
78.4 Wilbrink. A sport of Halley. Retains Halley’s earliness and has the
color of America, soft yellow blotch on lower petals; very attractive . .05 .50 4.00
Willie Wigwam. Beautiful blush, white, long bright scarlet blotch on lower
petals; most attractive . .08 .80 6.00
Primulinus Hybrids. A smaller type of Gladiolus than any of the above but
exquisitely beautiful. Dainty in form and arrangement on graceful spikes.
Colors range from lightest primrose, through apricots, yellows, orange and
bronze, to deep, rich rose and reds. Flower earlier than other varieties. Fine
for cutting. Mixed . .04 .40 3.00
(Continued on next page, also see special collections of Gladiolus on page 19.)
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Each Doz. 100
Alice Tiplady (Kundred). A grand, large primulinus of most beautiful orange
saffron color. Very choice . .08 .80 $6.00
Jewell (Zee) Prim. A beautiful salmon-pink with a clear golden-yellow throat.
A large wide-open flower which attracts considerable attention . .12 1.20 11.00
Rainbow Mixture of Gladiolus. This is a superb mixture of a large number of
high class beautiful varities of Gladiolus and includes many of the above named
fine expensive varieties. A wide range of color and many of the blooms are ruffled.
Large bulbs: Per dozen, 50c; Per 100, $4.00; Per 250, $8.50; Per 500, $15.00; Per 1,000, $28.00.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
To introduce our Specialties and in order to get our customers interested in Irises,
Peonies, Phloxes, Delphinium and other Choice Hardy Perennials and Gladiolus, we have
listed a series of Special Collections made up of first class varieties, which have always been
popular and in great demand. The following collections will be found to be of the same
high standard.
IRISES
A — 12 fine named varieties, our selection, all colors, red, pink, lavender, blue,
purple, etc., list price over #4.00 . $ 3.00
B — 15 fine named high rated varieties and more expensive than in A, all colors,
our selection, list price over #6.00 . 5.00
Collection A is of different varieties from B so that both may be ordered if desired.
Irises in all collections are labeled.
C — 25 named varieties, high rated, all colors, our selection, list price, #12.00 . 10.00
D — Continuous Blooming Collection: 3 Dwarf; 3 Intermediate; 2 Late May;
8 Tall Bearded; 2 Siberian and 2 Japanese; total, 20 varieties, our selection, list price
over #6.00 . 5.00
E — Continuous Blooming Collection; Same but twice the number of each of the
foregoing Collection, our selection, (list price over #12.00) . 10.00
PEONIES
Special Collections of Magnificent All Color Combinations.
Each of the following Collections of Peonies is of different varieties so that more than
one Collection may be ordered if a larger number of roots is desired. Each of the Col¬
lections is made up of different shades of red, white and pink and flower at different times,
giving a long succession of bloom.
F — One root each of Festiva, Maxima, Couronne d’Or, Edulis, Superba, Madam
Forel, Berloiz and Delachei, all labeled, list price, #4.15 . $ 3.50
G — One root each of Albert Crousse, La Perle, Mons. Dupont, Mme. de Verne-
veille, Ben Franklin and Felix Crousse, list price, #5.75 . 5.00
H — One root each of Avalanche, Marie Lemoine, Marguerite Gerard, Etta,
Mons. Jules Elie, Karl Rosenfield and Prince of Darkness, list price #8.50 . 7.50
I — One root each Baroness Schroeder, La Tendresse, James Kelway, Asa Gray,
Mathilde de Roseneck, Grandiflora, Grover Cleveland, Old Silver Tip and Rachel,
list price, #11.50 . 10.00
J — A de Luxe Collection — All high rated, beautiful, commanding attention in
any garden — One root each of Charles McKillip, Mary Brand, Mons. Martin
Cahuzac, Richard Carvel, Sarah Bernhardt, Walter Faxon, Lady Alexander Duff,
Therese, Madam Emile Lemoine and Alsace Lorraine, list price #28.50 . 25.00
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From
RAINBOW GARDENS, Inc.
Farmington, Minnesota
(The Gateway to the Twin Cities)
Importers and Growers of Choice and Rare
IRISES, PEONIES, PHLOXES, DELPHINIUM
and other Perennials and GLADIOLUS
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RAINBOW GARDENS
FARMINGTON, MINN.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS ~ Continued.
PHLOXES — For collections, see page 14. Note also on Page 14 that as to Phloxes
we allow you to select any combination of varieties you desire so you can take advantage of
our special prices when ordering 3, 6, 12 or more roots of our Phloxes.
OTHER HARDY PERENNIALS— SUMMER AND FALL FLOWERING
These Collections together with our Irises, Peonies and Phloxes give a continuous
blooming period of perennials throughout the summer and fall; the Hollyhocks and
Delphinium furnishing the finest flowers for backgrounds.
K — Three roots of each of our five varieties of Delphinium and three roots each
of our Coreopsis, Gaillardia, Gypsohilla, Pyrethrum and one root each of six different
colors of our double Hollyhocks, list price $7-80 . . . $ 7.00
L — Same collection — six roots of each excepting as to Hollyhocks of which two
roots of each of six different colors of double Hollyhocks will be sent, list price, 315.60.. 13.50
GLADIOLUS
Our Special Collections of Gladiolus are made up of the following fine varieties, viz:
M — One bulb each of our 63 named varieties, list price, 39.01 . .....$ 8.00
N — Three bulbs each of 14 varieties, viz: America, Anna Eberius, Gretchen
Zang, Halley, Le Marechal Foch, LTmmaculee, Mrs. Francis King, Mrs. Frank
Pendleton, Peace, Prince of Wales, Scarsdale, Schwaben, Willie Wigman, Alice
Tiplady, list price, 32.80 . . . . 2.50
O — Three each of 18 more expensive varieties, viz: Baron Hulot, Bertrex,
Byron L. Smith, Crimson Glow, E. J. Shaylor, Evelyn Kirtland, George Paul,
Golden Measure, Mary Pickford, Mona Lisa, Mrs. Dr. Norton, Mrs. Geo.W. Moulton,
Pride of Goshen, Pride of Lancaster, Rose Ash, Sydonia, War, Jewell, list price 35.61.. 5.00
P — Two each of 29 fine varieties, viz: American Beauty, Bengal Tiger, Chateau
Thierry, Crimson Glow, Elizabeth Tabor, Europa, Giant Nymph, Gold, Goliath,
Herada, Jack London, Louise, Mr. Mark, Mrs. H. E. Bothin, Mona Lisa, Mrs.
Dr. Norton, Muriel, Orange Glory, Pink Perfection, Pink Wonder, Pola Negri,
Pride of Hillegom, Purple Glory, Red Emporer, Romance, Scarlet Princeps, Tyrian
Beauty, Violet Beauty, War. List price 38.66 . . . . . 7.50
Q — Three each of 42 varieties, viz: America, Anna Eberius, Baron Hulot,
Bertrex, Chateau Thierry, Crimson Glow, E. J. Shaylor, Evelyn Kirtland, George
Paul, Golden Measure, Goliath, Gretchen Zang, Halley, Herada, Le Marechal Foch,
LTmmaculee, Louise, Mary Pickford, Mona Lisa, Mr. Mark, Mrs. Dr. Norton, Mrs.
Francis King, Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Mrs. Geo. W. Moulton, Orange Glory, Peace,
Pink Perfection, Pride of Goshen, Pride of Hillegom, Pride of Lancaster, Prince of
Wales, Red Emporer, Rose Ash, Scarsdale, Schwaben, Sydonia, Violet Beauty,
War, Wilbrink, Willie Wigman, Alice Tiplady, Jewell, list price 311-73 . . 10.00
R — One each of 20 best varieties, viz: American Beauty, Bengal Tiger, Chateau
Thierry, Europa, Giant Nymph, Gold, Mrs. F. C. Peters, Mrs. FI. E. Bothin, Mrs.
Leon Douglas, Muriel, Orange Glory, Persia, Pink Wonder, Purple Glory, Richard
Diener, Romance, Rose Ash, Scarlet Princeps, Tyrian Beauty, W. H. Phipps, list
price 34.74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Note — When sold out of any varieties of Gladiolus in the collections we reserve the
right to substitute with varieties of equal or better value. See also prices on Rainbow
Mixture of Gladiolus at top of Page 18.
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Fall Supplement
We issue a Fall Supplement to this Catalog listing a fine assortment
of Holland grown Tulips and other fall planting bulbs; also giving
any Catalog revisions and additions. If you do not receive this
Supplement by August 10th send for it.
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Gift Foxes
No gift is more acceptable to a flower lover than a gift of fine roots
or bulbs for his or her particular garden. They can be of any of
our Collections on page 18 or of any Special roots or bulbs desired
to be sent. They make ideal Birthday, Anniversary or other Special
Day gifts of lasting nature and affording continuous pleasure and
remembrance.
They can be ordered any time, to be forwarded during the shipping
season and when such Special Day comes during our Shipping Season
we will do our part in forwarding the gift so it will arrive on the
desired date. Also, if you desire we will notify the party of such
gift to be sent to him and advise him when same will be shipped.
Garden Planning and Planting
In the Twin Cities or elsewhere, where the distance is not too great
from our Gardens we have made arrangements so that we can plan
and plant a Garden of our Specialties for you, which will give you
the most beautiful of flowers from April until November. If you
are interested and desire us to plan and plant your garden write us
and we will be glad to take up the matter with you at once.
At Our Gardens
We carry certain plants, etc., for sale at our Gardens not listed in
this catalog for the reason of difficulty of shipping for any distance,
viz; Plants and Flowers for Easter, Mother’s Day and Decoration
Day. Plants for Window Boxes, Clematis Vines, Fertilizers, etc.
Also throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall, we sell Cut Flowers
of all of our specialties at very reasonable prices. We can supply
Flowers in quanties for Weddings, Parties, Banquets, etc.
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