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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 61

IRIS. (Fleur-de-Lis.)
One of the most satisfactory of flowers for garden culture, as they are hardy and require very little care after once set out, and will produce a mass of flowers year after year.

PUMILA.-Dwarf, early flowering, light blue, purple and yellow mixed. Splendid for edgings. Doz. 30c; 100, $2.00.

SIBERICA.-A lovely iris, producing tall spikes of elegaut bloom early in the spring. There are two varities, one pure white and the other deep blue, making a fine contrast. Each 10c, 3 for 25c.

[image] KEMPFERI IRIS

[image] LILY OF THE VALLEY

KIEMPFERI.- Marvels of beauty and statlines. Think of a plant sending up to the height of three feet a dozen flower spikes, each spike bearing two to four blossoms eight or ten inches across, and of the most delicate and beautiful colors, makrings 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 they are even more grand and beautiful than your imagination can portray. Such are the new Kempferi iris, the king of handy perennial plants. Once planted in your garden they are a joy for a lifetime, becoming profusely in June and July. Either double or single, mixed. Each 15c, 2 for 25c, doz. $1.25.

GERMAN.-The true "Fleur-de-Lis," the national flower of France; perfectly hardy, grow and bloom luxuriantly anywhere, particularly in moist situations Plants well established produce from 50 to 100 spikes of bloom, deliciously fragrant and fine for cutting. In beauty, flowers rival the finest orchids. Colors ranging through richest yellows, intense purples, delicate blues soft mauves, ciaret reds, whites, primroses, and bronzes of every shade. Mixed colors. Each 10c, 3 for 25c.

MIXED VARIETIES.-Splendid assortment of various varieties. Each 10c, doz. $1.00.

LILY OF THE VALLEY.
Well known and universally admired spring flowering plants, equally well adapted to winter flowers in the parlor or conservatory. Flowers bell-shaped, freely produced and powerfully fragrant. To grow in open ground, select a partly shaded, rather moist situation and they are charming when grown in large patches, as their handsome green leaves and lovely sprays of flowers make a beautiful effect together. When once platted and established the crowns increase in number and the larger ones flower each year without attention. These dormant roots can be potted at any time; put six pips in a 4-inch pot, place in a cool situation until wanted for blooming, then bring out to light and warmth; give plenty of water. Each 5c, 3 for 12c, doz. 40c.

DAHLIAS.
When well grown the Dahlia is one of the most handsome flowers in the whole list, and especially those of the newer varieties, such as we offer. They are of sturdy growth and covered with hundreds of flowers. The secret of success in growing them lies in having a good, deep, mellow soil, deeply spaded and thoroughly enriched with well-rotted manure. During hot, dry weather we always give them an abundance of water on the plant as well as at the roots. Sprinkling the foliage daily tends to a virgorous, healthy growth. Always put strong stake by each plant and tie the plant. They well repay a little care and each plant will be a specimen to be proud of. Don't fail to try a few. There is such an endless variety that we think it best to describe only a few sorts. Our mixture contins about 100 choice varieties. We have a large collection of these exceedingly showy and grand full flowers, and can furnish almost any color desired. They comprise all the most gorgeous shades imaginable. At prices named we send strong, dry roots, as we do not think the young pot plants at all desirable for sending by mail, though they can be grown at one-fourth the cost.

Yellow Beauty-A clear double yellow flower of beautiful shape and is greatly admired on our grounds. Each, 25c; per doz. $2.25.

White Dove- Flowers are extra fine, double, pure white, petals beautifully toothed, stems very long; height 3 1/2 feet. The cut-flowers of this variety are more sought for by florists than any other, and it is the best of all the whites. Each 30c; doz. $3.00.

Crimson King-A very handsome, rich dark crimson, very double. Everyone should have one or more of these. Each, 20c; doz. $2.00.

Scarlet-A mixutre of best double scarlet varieties. Each, 20c; doz. $2.00.

White-A mixture of the best double white varieties. Each, 20c; doz. $2.00.

Pink-A mixture of the best double pink and rose color sorts. Each, 20c; doz. $2.00.

Constance-The best pure white double Cactus Dahlia. Of elegant shape, and one of the finest blooming sorts. Each, 25c; doz. $2.50.

Juarezi-A grand and distinct variety of the Cactus Dahlia. The large flowers are of a rich glowing crimson-scarlet color. Each, 25c; doz. $2.25.

Mixed Cactus-A good assortment of colors of this popular class. Each, 20c; doz. $2.00.

[image] DOUBLE DAHLIA.

Double Mixed Varieties-Contains a good proportion of the best scarlet, yellow and white varieties, besides the many other shades which are most popular. Each, 15c; doz. $1.50.

Fancy Double Mixed-The handsome tipped, striped, spotted and variegated sorts in a splended mixture. Each, 25c; doz. $2.25.

[image] SINGLE DAHLIA.

Fancy Single Mixed-The single dahlias are rapidly growing in favor, on account on their freedom of bloom and handsome colors and markings. Vastly different from the old single sorts; nice for table or corsage bouquets. Each, 15c; doz. $1.50.