The sun., 1919-06-08

their coming glories. Most OF the
varieties which bloom IN this month
throw out flower stems from 20 to
rs inches in height; the blooms are
larger than those Of the earlier vAri-
cites. and are marked with a distinct
beard. The collection should include
F1orentina, whose creamy white, fra
grant blooms are splendid for cutting
Major. an immense flower with purple
blue standard and dark purple falls I;
kochii. a rich and handsome claret
purple, and Flavescens, which IL
esteemed for its large, soft yellow,
sweet scented flowers.
Most of the bearded irises begin
their blooming season in June. Both
the plants and flower stems are Of
medium height, the latter rarely ex-
ceeding "a inches. In the June flower
Ing varieties we seem to find a wider
range Of color, which varies from the
deep rich crimson OF Red Cloud to
the pure white Mrs. II. Darwin,
beautiful and free blooming sort.
Possibly tho title OF "flnest pure yell
low" would be awarded to Aurea, but
the deep golden yellow blooms OF Mrs
Neuoronner certainly would create
some doubt as to the Justice OF the
award. Personal preference would
again enter in when selecting a vari-
ETY. to represent the blues. for we have
the pale blue Frederick compared with
the deep blue OF AtrocRrulea, or the
brilliant Blue Jay contrasted with the
pale lilac Mrs. Alan Gray. The near
est approach to a pink iris is found in
Rose Unique, whose bright violet rose
blooms come quito carly.
Still other splendid varieties are in
eluded in the June towering tall
bearded irises. with flower stems
varying in height from 10 az feet
and crowned with magnificent large
blooms In this class Nine. Chereau
10 probably the best known OF the
frilled white blooms, distinctly Dor
dered with clear blue. II searching
for an extra largo. clear, delicate
lavender iris, conclude the search with
Palltda dalmatica, which is generally
conceded to be the finest Of all
Albert Victor ranks high among the
light blues OF this division and is
we'll supported by Othello whose rich
blue standard emphasizes the velvety
purple of tho falls. Juniata Is the tall
est or the bearded class whose clear
blue. fragrant flowers are most lovely.
Jacduesiana, a rare variety, bears
distinctly beautiful blooms; the falls
are rich maroon, while the standard
Is bright coppery crimson. Plumeri
is free blooming variety, combining
coppery rose standard and velvety
claret falls. Another beautiful variety
is lovely soft rose pink. we'll merit
ing the name of Queen OF May.
Brilliant coloring is a distinguishing
feature of all the tall bearded June
towering irises, but some varieties
seem to be more richly endowed than
their fellows, and tha-efore need
special mention. Among these Iris
King is distinct because OF the rich
lemon yellow standard and maroon
falls which are bordered with yellow.
Mithras raises a light yellow standard
amid deep yellow falls that are Dor.
dered wine red.
The light yellow standard and ultra
marine blue falls of Loreley seem to be
made for companion to Princess Vic
toria Louise. which carries IL sulphur
yellow standard and plum colored
falls. the latter delicately bordcred
with cream. Darius attracts more
than ordinary attention, for the stand
ard is rich canary yellow. supported by
falls Of lilac marsned with white, and
carrying a brilliant orange beard.
should not be doing justice to my
self If l did not mention some of the
wonderful seeding iriscs + have raised
here at Wyomisslng. All who have
seen them have been unanImous in
rronouncing them most beautiful In
ordinary cultivation the varieties
average about 30 inches In height.
Chester Hunt carries n celestial blue
standard, with falls OF dark marine
blue bordercd with psler shade, and
stigmas OF light blue. An immense
light blue standard distinguishes
James Boyd. while the broad falls are
dark violet, tipped with lighter edge.
Long, dropping. creamy white falls,
dotted and veined maroon, serve TO
Introduce Mary Garden. though tho
pale yellow ana lavender standard is