Title: Bolgiano's selected bulbs, plants, and seeds for 1946 fall planting
Identifier: bolgianosselecte19fwbo_5 (find matches)
Year: 1946 (1940s)
Authors: F. W. Bolgiano & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Washington, D. C. : F. W. Bolgiano
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 • Queen of Perennials
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Iris Kaempferi (Oriental Iris) These beautiful Iris prefer moist acid soil. The glorious flowers of the following varieties will sur- prise and please you. Blue Bird. Single; rich blue. Gold Bound. Double; white, gold-banded center. La Tosca. Double; immense white flowers. Lavender Giant. Single; lavender-blue. Mahogany. Double; a lovely mahogany-red. Purple and Gold. Double; violet-purple, golden throat. Red Riding Hood. Single; a fine red variety. Rose Anna. Double; light mauve, veined purple. T. S. Ware. Double; reddish violet flowers, white centers. All above Oriental Iris, 65c. each; $1.65 for 3 of one kind; $5.50 per doz. of one kind Dutch Iris Bulbs One of the most easily grown bulbous plants. Place bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep in good sandy loam. Blooms in early June; lovely for cutting. Imperator. Brilliant deep blue with a golden yellow blotch on each standard. Wedgwood. Graceful large flowers of a beautiful even blue color. Easv to force. Extra-large bulbs, 51.25 for 10; ;9.00 per 100. W. Zuiderveld Violet Queen). Standards and falls uniform light bluish violet; very large flower of fine proportions. 20 in. SI.10 for 10; S9.00 per 100. Yellow Queen. Both the standards and falls are bright golden yellow. Unless otherwise noted, all Dutch Iris, 75c. for 10; $6.00 per 100 Spanish Iris Bulbs Known as "Orchids of the Hardy Flower Gar- den." They grow from 18 to 24 inches high and pro- duce their exquisite airy blooms during the last of May and through June. Plant the latter part of September. Mixture contains all colors. Bulbs, 60c. for 10; S4.50 per 100. Iris Pumila Dwarf Iris or Miniature Flags; A dwarf Iris that is ideal for the rock-garden. Blooms during March and April. Fairy. 6 in. Pale blue. La Fiancee. 12 in. White. Prairie Gem. 10 in. Yellow blooms in spring and fall. Sambo. 10 in. Deep blue. Sound Money. 6 in. Compact; yellow. Bearded Iris (Flag Iris) The Rainbow Flowers are popular everywhere. Every garden should have a collection. Ambassador. Standards bronze; falls maroon. Anne-Marie Cayeux. Pink. Extra fine. 36 in. Black Wings. Deep blue-black. Fine. Blue Triumph. Fine pale blue. 42 in. Blue Velvet. Velvety, best dark blue. 40 in. California Gold. Tall; golden yellow. 50c. each. Cheerio. Standards tan; falls velvety red. Fine. 50c. each. Clara Noyes. Rich blend of Talisman rose. Copper Lustre. Copper and gold blend. 50c. each. Dauntless. Red-purple; tall and large. 40 in. Depute Nomblot. Dykes medal. Bronze. Tall. Grace Sturtevant. Red-purple; fragrant. 36 in. Gudrun. Very large; pure white. Jean Cayeux. A blend of browns. Naranja. Rich yellow self. Noweta. Dainty pink blend. Exquisite. 32 in. San Francisco. White, edged blue. Shot Silk. Rich silky pink and gold; fragrant. Sir Michael. Dark blue tone. Fragrant; massive. Snow White. White; good size. 36 in. Venus de Milo. Fine new white. 42 in. William Mohr. Lilac, veined manganese. Autumn-flowering Bearded Iris These are the varieties that bloom in spring and fall under favorable conditions. Autumn Elf. Standards cream; falls light mauve. Autumn Haze. Large; violet-purple. Autumn Queen. Very pretty white. 18 in. Black Magic. Intense deep blue-violet with a rich velvety black luster and sheen. Lieut, de Chavagnac. Another sure fall bloomer. Medium blooms of brilliant violet. 18 in. October Blaze. Brilliant red tone somewhat similar to Dauntless. 24 in. Sangreal. Beautiful vellow, with large blooms. 24 in. Southland. Very free bloomer; deep golden yellow blooms on sturdy stems. 18 in. Ultra. Light lavender-blue standards; velvet-blue falls. 18 in. Iris Sibirica (Siberian Iris) Being smaller and more graceful, these are greatly admired as cut-flowers. They are also easy to grow and bloom in May. Caesar's Brother. Rich black pansy-purple. 50c each; SI.20 for 3. Perry's Blue. Clear blue. Stout stems. Snow Queen. A beautiful white. Very free flower- Unless otherwise noted, all Iris are $1.00 for 3 of one kind; $3.50 per doz. of one kind. Single plants, 45c. each ALL PRICES IN THIS CATALOG ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. 15

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