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Title: C. M. Hobbs & Sons
Identifier: cmhobbssons00cmho_3 (find matches)
Year: 1925 (1920s)
Authors: C. M. Hobbs & Sons; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries Horticulture Catalogs; Evergreens Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Climbing plants Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs
Publisher: Bridgeport, Ind. : C. M. Hobbs & Sons
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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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 good.
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\ 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 rich soil. Its flowers, in late June and July, are quite distinct from those of all other varieties, and will compare favorably with some of the exotic orchids. We have a good assortment of the best varieties. Blue Danube. Rich blue, golden center. Exquisite. Light lavender, purple veins. Galatea. Light blue, white veins. Gold Bound. Large, white; golden center. Helen von Siebold. White center, bordered violet-red. Ho-O-Jo. Fine. Large lavender-blue, white veins. Royal Yellow. Very good foliage. Tall, deep golden yellow. IRIS - Siberian Sibirica. Purplish-blue. 2 to 3 feet. May and June. Sibirica alba. White, veined lilac. 2 feet. May and June. Sibirica orientalis. Violet-blue. 2 to 3 feet. May and June. IRIS - Dwarf Cyanea. Rich royal purple, blackest shad- ings. Pumila. Deep blue. 6 to 8 inches. Fine for border.

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