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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa.
IRIS (Fleur-de-Lis.)—One of the most satisfactory of flowers for garden culture.
Kaempferi.—The newer varieties of this King of Iris, recently introduced from Japan, are marvels of beauty and stateliness, Think of a plant sending up to the height of three feet a dozen flower spikes, each spike bearing from two to four enormous blossoms eight or ten inches across, and of the most delicate and beautiful colors, markings and combinations. Think of a bed of all colors, white, indigo, violet, lavender, mauve, sky blue, royal purple, blush, yellow, etc. Your imagination can conceive of nothing grander, and when you see them you will realize that they are infinitely more grand and beautiful than your imagination could portray. Such are these new Iris Kaempferi, the king of hardy perennial plants. Once planted in your garden they are a joy for a life-time without further care, blooming profusely in June and July, during which time they are the greatest attraction your garden or lawn can contain. Double and single mixed. Each, 15c., 3 for 25c.
German.—This variety is the true “Fleur-de-Lis,” the national flower of France. They are perfectly hardy, thrive anywhere, grow and bloom luxuriantly, particularly if plentifully supplied with water, or if planted in moist situations, or on the banks of ponds, etc. Plants well established produce from 50 to 100 spikes of bloom deliciously fragrant and fine for cutting. In beauty the flowers rival the finest Orchids. Colors ranging through richest yellows, intense purples, delicate blues, soft mauves, beautiful claret reds, whites, primroses and bronzes of every imaginable shade. Mixed colors. Each, 10c., 3 for 25c.
Pumila—Dwarf, early flowering, light blue, purple and yellow mixed. Each, 5c., 3 for 10c.
Siberica.—A lovely Iris, producing tall spikes of elegrant [elegant] bloom early in the spring. There are two varieties—one pure white and the other deep blue, making a fine contrast. Each 10c., 3 for 25c.
Mixed Varieties—A splendid assortment of the various varieties.
TUBEROSE—Excelsior Pearl—A greatly improved variety, characterized by its short, robust stem and long spike filled with beautiful, large, perfectly double flowers of most delicious fragrance. Spikes frequently bear 30 to 50 flowers, remaining in bloom for a long time. They are always wax-like pure white, and are unsurpassed for button-hole bouquets. Don’t fail to include a few in your order. Choice bulbs, postpaid, each, 5c., doz., 50c.
Large Double—Grows to a height of three or four feet. Per doz., 50c., each, 5c.
TIGRIDIA (Tiger Flower)—A genius of Mexican bulbs, growing about a foot and a half high, and producing flowers of the most exquisite beauty, about four inches across, of curious shape, and the color of each variety gorgeous and purely contrasted; in bloom from July to October. The bulbs should be planted in May or June, about two inches deep. After the tops are killed by frost, they should be taken up, and kept in a dry, warm place through the win ter. They do well in any good garden soil.
Grandiflora Alba—Its flowers are large, of a clear, pearly-white color, marked with large spots of a reddish-brown color on a yellowish ground, forming a fine contrast with the white of the petals. Each, 10c., 3 for 25c.
Conchiflora—Fine yellow, spotted crimson. Each, 5c., 3 for 10c.
Grandiflora—Very large, bright crimson, center variegated with yellow. Each, 5c., 3 for 10c.
WINTER BLOOMING BULBS.
Some of the most beautiful and fragrant of all the flowers grown belong to this class, and when potted in the house they come in bloom just at the time when flowers are most wanted and most difficult to obtain. Our bulbs, which are grown by one of the best bulb growers in Holland, arrive in this country about September 15, and we usually have a good assortment of them for about two months. The best way is to order during the spring or summer, then your order will be filled as soon as bulbs are received. We name only a few kinds here, but you should send for our fall catalogue, which contains a full descriptive list:
HYACINTHS—The Hyacinth justly deserves the name of “Queen of all bulbous flowers,” by their sweet perfume, bright and distinct colors of nearly all shades, easy culture either in water or earth, in the window garden, conservatory, green-house, or in the open ground. Either double or single mixed. Each, 10c., per doz., 75c.
TULIPS.—Nothing makes a grander showing in the flower garden than a nice bed of Tulips. It is a beautiful and showy flower, easily grown and perfectly hardy, and if properly grown, retains its handsome coloring and markings for an indefinite period. Double or Single mixed. Each, 5c., doz., 40c.
NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS.—This old and popular flower is again regaining its right place and stands side by side with the Hyacinth now in popularity. They are unsurpassed for blooming, either in the house or in the open ground, being perfectly hardy. Don’t fail to have an assortment of them this year. Mixed varieties. Each, 10c., doz., $1.00.
CROCUS—The lovely little Crocus is one of the first flowers that peeps through the snow to give us notice of the approach of spring. They are very pretty as borders for Tulips or other bulbs. Mixed colors. Per doz., 12c.
SCILLA SIBERICA.—The Scilla Siberica is very pretty, the flowers being bright sky blue. They will flower in sheltered situaations [situations] in February, are quite hardy, need only a little covering of straw in winter; may be left in the ground undisturbed for two or three years, aud [and] do not want any particular care or trouble. Each, 4c., per doz., 35c.
SNOWDROPS.—The Snowdrop is the sweetest little flower—the harbinger of spring, and fore-runner of April showers and summer suns. As the bulbs are small, about twelve ought to be planted together in each clump, to make them produce a pretty effect when in bloom.
Single—Extra fine bulbs, 20c. per doz.
Double—Extra fine bulbs. 30c. per doz.
OUR “GOODLUCK” COLLECTION
Of Spring Flowering Bulbs.
For out-door bedding. A splendid assortment and a great bargain.
The following assortment of 35 choice Bulbs postpaid for $1.00: 4 Hyacinths, double and single, 4 double Tulips. 4 single Tulips, 4 Parrot Tulips, 1 rare double Blue Tulip, 10 Crocus, assorted, 2 Snowdrops, 1 Scilla Siberica, 1 Daffodil, 1 Poet’s Narcissus, 1 Giant Star of Bethelhem, 1 White Easter Lily and 1 Anemone. All postpaid for $1.00.
Our “Peerless” Collection of Winter Blooming Bulbs.
An unequaled assortment for house culture which require little care and will produce a succession of bloom through the winter months: 4 choice Hyacinths, 1 Chinese Sacred Lily, 1 Bermuda Easter Lily, 3 Roman Hyacinths, 1 Bulbocodium Narcissus, 5 Freesias, 1 Narcissus Poeticus, 1 Ornithogalum, 1 double Oxalis. A total of 18 choice bulbs, all different postpaid for $1.00,
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[image caption: IRIS KAEMPFERI.]
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[image caption: PEARL TUBEROSE.]
[image (variety of winter blooming bulb flowers)]
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