JASMANIA Each $8.00 



Picked by many critics in all sections of the coun- 

 try as the best yellow in commerce. It is tall, very 

 large, beautifully formed, of heaviest substance. The 

 color is about that of a ripe banana! Near the center 

 is a faint suggestion of light brown, and a still fainter 

 flush of pale blue in the center of the falls. Thus it 

 cannot be termed a clear yellow, although it is almost 

 so, and is actually the more beautiful for its blended 

 additions. Truly one of the iris of the day, and one of 

 Dr. Ayres' greatest achievements. 



JEAN CAYEUX Each 75c 



Certainly one of the most beautiful irises we have 

 ever flowered in our gardens. Likewise, it is one of 

 the most unusual in color — a soft, smooth, light buff, 

 described by some as "coffee colored" and by others 

 as Havana-brown. The form is perfect, and the size 

 is larger than average. It is splendidly branched, over 

 three feet tall, and flowers over a long season. 



JEB STUART Each $2.00 



Deep blackish brown, with rich orange beard. A 

 great improvement on Grace Sturtevant, being larger, 

 taller, and of much better form. Awarded an A. M. 

 by the American Iris Society in 1935. Limited stock. 



JELLOWAY Each $6.50 



A new and spectacular yellow iris, as deep in 

 color as the famous Golden Hind, oval in form, with 

 golden yellow beard. This variety has brought on 

 much discussion, everyone agreeing that the color is 

 unsurpassed. It was awarded the A. M. of the AIS 

 last year. 



JERRY Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



Raised by Mr. E. G. Lapham, Elkhart, Indiana. 

 We take particular pleasure in being numbered 

 among the joint introducers of this perfectly formed, 

 extremely brilliant red iris. Mr. Lapham has a splen- 

 did reputation for quality in his previous introduc- 

 tions, and enthusiasts will find that Jerry is very 

 close to the reddest thing ever turned out in an iris. 

 Not only that, but the large rounded flowers are as 

 near perfection as could be desired. Height three 

 feet, rapid of increase, hardiness unquestioned. We 

 recommend it whole-heartedly. 



JOYCETTE Each 85c; 3 for $2.00 



Red, that is, as red as any iris we have and with 

 both standards and falls in identical tones. This is a 

 fine grower, with tall sturdy stalks and extra large 

 flowers. Some critics declare this better and redder 

 than Ethel Peckham; they are somewhat similar, 

 Joycette undoubtedly being the taller of the two. 

 No doubt but that this ranks with the leading intro- 

 ductions to date. We have a wonderful stock of it. 



JUNALUSKA Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 



One of the finest novelties in commerce today, a 

 unique blend of red, copper, and rose. A member of 

 the trio of especially worthwhile things produced by 

 the Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, Dr. J. H. 

 Kirkland, the other two being Copper Lustre and At 

 Dawning. This flower possesses tremendous garden 

 value with its glowing copper-red effect, and leaves 

 nothina to be desired in the way of size, height or 

 form. Runner-up for Dykes Medal, 1938. 



KALINGA Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Huge cream self, outstanding not only as an exhi- 

 bition spike, but as a garden specimen as well. The 

 broad, spreading, ivory textured blooms generally 

 come out in groups of three or four simultaneously, 

 and each stem will carry from twelve to fifteen flow- 

 ers, with perfect spacing. An offspring of Dolly 

 Madison, its hardiness is beyond question. Four feet 

 in height. Illustrated on pages 16 and 24. H. M. 1936. 



KHORASAN Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 



New blended variegata, with peculiar "auburn" 

 tinted falls flushed violet. The standards are dull old 

 gold. Petals are waved at the edges, very heavy in 

 texture. A Sass introduction of 1937. 



K.V. AYRES Each $1.00 



Very pale coffee color, tinged lavender and cream. 

 A huge soft blend with very tall stems and heavy 

 foliage. This iris was named by Dr. Ayres in honor 

 of his wife, a sure sign that he regarded it most 

 highly. 



LADY PARAMOUNT 



Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



The sensational new seedling of the famous vari- 

 ety W. R. Dykes. A really magnificent flower in clear 

 primrose yellow, with firm silken texture. It is one 

 of the most stupendous in size and foliage in our 

 collection. 



We have several reports of excellent success in 

 Nebraska, Ohio, and New England, where this iris 

 has been very well grown. Not nearly so deeply 

 colored as either California Gold or Happy Days, it 

 is nonetheless one of the most beautiful varieties we 

 have ever flowered, and will take its place among 

 the best. 



LA FERIA Each $4.00 



An odd French-grey self, with brownish stain near 

 the haft. A subtle and lovely combination of colors, 

 the flowers very large with wide hafts and flaring 

 form. 40 inches. 



LEGEND 



Each 25c; 3 for 50c 



A huge flower of the Cardinal type; rich deep 

 claret falls, seemingly of pure velvet, and standards 

 of deep blue, slightly bronzed. The color combination 

 is a bit like that in Sir Michael, although Legend is 

 considerably darker all around. The flowers are en- 

 livened by a heavy gold beard. Here is one of the 

 largest and most majestic irises in commerce today, 

 with every possible good point, and the price is rea- 

 sonable for such a new introduction. From the Ware- 

 ham collection in Cincinnati. One of Schreiner's "1C0 

 Super-Iris". Shown on page 22. 



LIGHTHOUSE Each $5.00; 3 for $12.00 



A very bright rose blend, of bold growing habit 

 with enormous blossoms. In effect an old rose self 

 with a most brilliant center of yellow and fiery gold. 

 Among the hundreds of new iris seen on our trip in 

 1937 this struck us as among the outstanding half- 

 dozen. A California production, but being a seedling 

 of Helios x Rameses its hardiness is assured. It was 

 particularly fine in New England. 



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