. C. M. Hobbs & Sons. Nurseries Horticulture Catalogs; Evergreens Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Climbing plants Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. Iris The grand and royal colors of the flowers of these superb hardy plants, so often softly blended or else in- tensified in various lines or marks, are not surpassed by those of any other garden subject. They are in- valuable in the herbaceous border, both on account of their hardiness and easy culture, and for the lavish wealth of blossoms that cover their numerous stems. A sunny situation in moist, rich loam
. C. M. Hobbs & Sons. Nurseries Horticulture Catalogs; Evergreens Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Climbing plants Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. Iris The grand and royal colors of the flowers of these superb hardy plants, so often softly blended or else in- tensified in various lines or marks, are not surpassed by those of any other garden subject. They are in- valuable in the herbaceous border, both on account of their hardiness and easy culture, and for the lavish wealth of blossoms that cover their numerous stems. A sunny situation in moist, rich loam is best adapted to their requirements, and as the clumps in- crease in size, liberal en- riching of the ground, or even replanting is at- tended by a great gain in the size and number of the flowers. IRIS GERMANICA - German Iris This group blooms in May with wonderful combinations of colorings; leaves broad, swordlike. We have an as- sortment of the best varieties. Black Prince. A rare and new va- riety. Standards mature deep violet- blue. Falls velvety purple; very rich. Excellent. Canary Bird. Bright yellow, low growing. Candida. Creamy white. Celeste. Tall, bright blue; fine. Dainiatica. Soft lavender, tinged purple. 40 inches high. Darius. Fine yellow. Fantasy. Light blue. Florentina. White, blue and yellow. Her Majesty. Standards lovely rose- pink; falls bright crimson, tinged a darker shade. Honorabilis. Standards golden yel- low; falls rich mahogany-brown. Lia Tendre. Pearly white; falls blue. Mme. Chereau. White feathered edges; sky-blue. Fine. Mrs. H. Darwin. Large white with violet veins. Pallida speciosa. Violet with light lavender- blue center. Tall. Queen of May. Soft rosy-lilac, nearly pink. Very \ Excellent. tinged German Iris. Iso-No-Nami. Lavender on white ground. Deep lavender veins. Spectabilis. Light and deep violet-purple. Mahogany. Dark red. IRIS KAEMPFERI - Japan Iris The Japanese Iris should be planted in a somewhat cool, moist situation, and in r
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