Dreer's 1908 autumn catalogue (1908) Dreer's 1908 autumn catalogue dreers1908autumn1908henr Year: 1908 IRIS (Flowering Flag—Fleur=de-Lis). BNGLISH IRIS (L Anglica.) Large, handsome flowers, with rich pu- pie, blue and lilac col predominating; grows 18 t 20 inches high; perfectly hardy. (See cut.) Mont Blanc. A beautiful pure white. 4 cts. each ; 40 cts. per dozen ; $ per 100. Mixed. All colors. 25 cts. per ddz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Peacock Iris. (I. Pavonia.) An exquisite small vari- ety; flowers pure white, with a blue triangle on each petal; 1 foot. 4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts.
Dreer's 1908 autumn catalogue (1908) Dreer's 1908 autumn catalogue dreers1908autumn1908henr Year: 1908 IRIS (Flowering Flag—Fleur=de-Lis). BNGLISH IRIS (L Anglica.) Large, handsome flowers, with rich pu- pie, blue and lilac col predominating; grows 18 t 20 inches high; perfectly hardy. (See cut.) Mont Blanc. A beautiful pure white. 4 cts. each ; 40 cts. per dozen ; $ per 100. Mixed. All colors. 25 cts. per ddz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Peacock Iris. (I. Pavonia.) An exquisite small vari- ety; flowers pure white, with a blue triangle on each petal; 1 foot. 4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz; $ { lOO. IRIS RETICULATA. (Netted Bulbous Iris.) One of the preltie^t and sweetest of spring flowers, coming into bloom with the Crocus. It is absolutely hardy, and will grow almost anywhere. The flowers are of royal purple and gold, and are borne freely on stems about 4 inches high, followed by grassy-like leaves 1 foot in height. It does beautifully indoors, six or more bulbs in a pan or pot making an exquisite display in midwinter. 10 cts. each ; $ per doz.; $7 00 per 100. MOURNING IRIS (). In that wonderful combination of form and coloring of the rare sweet flower we call the Iris (the eye of heaven) there is none so peculiarly beautiful as Susiana. It stands out in ii:s own right as the grandest of all species. The groundwork of the flower is silvery gray, so mottled and veined and lined with dark chocolate and black as to leave one under the impression that it is only a silver lining showing through. It is perfectly hardy without the slightest protection, blooming early in spring. No description can do it justice. It must be seen to be appreci- ated. (See cut.) 12 cts. each; $ per dozen ; $ per 100. Japanese, Qernian and various Iri' are offered on pages 25 and 27. Hardy spring and summer blooming plants, bearing large, rich and various colored flowers. They are of easy culture, and thrive in any good garden soil. The whole family have
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