SOLITUDE 



Each 35c 



Nothing gay or flashy about this flower, but for those who can appre- 

 ciate subtle beauty in a sombre iris wc are certain this one will be most 

 welcome. A self of blackish mulberry, with beard in harmony. 



SOUV. DE F. DENIS Each $1.00 



Cayeux's entry for the blackest iris. It is indeed dark, with squarely held 

 falls and a deep bronzy beard. Neither large nor tall, but very dark. 



SPOKAN 



Each 35c 



A solidly colored deep chestnut red, of great size — one ol the \cry 

 largest — with an odd coppery suffusion throughout. The standards are 

 of a brownish tone, and the center is highlv lighted with gold. At this 

 price >ou should not defer hax ing it in your collection 



SPRING IDYL 



Each $3.50 



Milk white shading into orchid pink, the pink very pronounced at the 

 top of the standards and the bottom of the falls. Beard lemon The 

 stems are tall and wiry, the blossoms amply spaced. This iris is a very 

 delicate affair, giving a sort of apple blossom effect in the garden. It 

 provides a remarkably pink note, a truly lovely new thing from E. G. 

 Lapham, of Elkhart, Indiana. 



SPUN GOLD 



Each $25.00 



The new and sensational yellow referred to by some as the first \ eh ets 

 deep yellow. As we write the catalog we have not seen It bloom, but 

 wc ha\ e a few rhizomes to spare this year. 



STAINED GLASS 



Each $5.00 



A copper-red self, one of the most brilliant Iris we have ever seen when 

 viewed with the sun behind it In such a light it resembles nothing quite 

 so much as stained glass . . . rich, glowing, almost aflame! Make no 

 mistake, this is not a red iris, but a solid copper of a reddish tone, the 

 same all over except for the bronze yellow beard. From Dr. Wilhclm 

 of Chicago, for whom we introduced It last season. See page l"*. 



SWEET ALIBI 



Each 50c 



Deep cream with an inward glow of green, a very large flower and 

 vigorous grower. From California, it has proven reliable in the mid- 

 West and East. 



TENAYA Each 25c 



An extremely dark and glowing uniform red-purple, with brownish 

 undertone. Gives a color effect somewhat like Wotan, but the flower is 

 rounded in shape and without haft venation. The richness is empha- 

 sized by the brown-gold beard. 



THE BISHOP 



Each $2.00 



A smooth and ex'cn toned rich ptirple self, with very intense coloring. 

 This iris IS just coming into popularity, having earned its way without 

 fanfare 



THE BLACK DOUGLAS 



Each 25c 



Large blackish purple of e\en tone, different in its "black effect as 

 compared to Black Wings in that it is on the red-purple side Instead of 

 being blue-purple, as in the case of the latter. Medium height, fine form, 

 and \er\- \el\ctv surface. 



THE RED DOUGLAS 



Possibly more glamour was attached to the introduction of this variety 

 than any iris in recent years. Simply colossal in size, as smooth and 

 heavy as a piece of richest plush. It is deep rosy-wine-red, solid at the 

 haft, with a brownish cast near the center, beard rich orange. It is not 

 the reddest Iris by any means, but the coloring is gorgeously rich and 

 deep, and most critics agree that it ranks as one of the ten best iris in 

 commerce Shown on page 15. 



TIFFANY Each $2.50 



1 he third member of that great Sass plicata trio, the others being Orloff 

 and Siegfried. It is soft yellow in color, with stitchings of bronzy- 

 pinkish-violet, if you can imagine such a combination. Less formal In 

 appearance than Siegfried, and gives a yellow rather than a creamv-tan 

 garden effect \'erv large, ruffled, vigorous growing and reasonablv tall. 



TIGER-TIGER Each 35c ; 3 for 75c 



A big bright red Iris with tan standards. Withdrawn last year in order 

 to propagate stock. 



TOKEN Each $3.00 



Manv qualified critics have seen this new iris and the usual pronounce- 

 ment is "a glorfied Mary Gcddes." Carrying much of the same salmony- 

 orange-brown blended effect, Token is a far finer individual flower — 

 larger, of better form, and with smoothly colored falls. Standards are 

 old gold flushed rose, falls rosy brown-red, with very little haft venation. 

 It does not fade and is a husky grower. 38 inches tall, with blooms having 

 a 7-inch spread. A 1939 introduction from David Hall, of Chicago. 

 Shown on page I 7. 



TREASURE ISLAND 



Each $1.00 



A truly gigantic flower of bright, clear, rich yellow. Tall stems, not a 

 trace of Dykes blood in its parentage, hardiness beyond question. This 

 fine iris never shows a trace of purple flecking, a fault which often crops 

 out in many otherwise excellent yellows, nor is it marred by an olive 

 cast, another shortcoming of a few others. The colored plate on page 14 

 is an accurate reproduction. 



WABASH 



TRYPTICH 



Each $10.00 



,'\ large rich \cllow produced by J. D. Wareham, of Cincinnati, Ohio. 

 Selected as a favorite from his seedlings when the Iris Society met there 

 a couple of seasons ago. As it bloomed here, the color Is about the same 

 sh;idc as th it ol Chosen. 



VEDETTE Each $2.00 



A (^ayeux introduction from France, with delicate chamois and gold 

 blcn:ilngs The gold iridescence is especially pronounced along the edges 

 of the falls Of a unique crinkly effect. Height 3t) inches. 



VALIANT Each 50c ; 3 for $1 



Lovelv blue blend, with deep red-orange beards. A large and tall iris 

 which appeals to those who appreciate oriental colorings. 



Each 25c 



Pure white, of a warm creamy tone, with no haft markings and a bright 

 yellow beard. The most popular white iris in commerce; a splendid 

 grower and free bloomer, it well deserves the honor of runner-up for 

 the Dvkes Medal in 193b. Three feet tall, well branched. 



Each $3.00 VENUS DE MILO 



VISION 



Each 25c 



A large \ arlegata with bright yellow standards and rich red-brown lalK, 

 margined yellow. When well grown this can be remarkably striking. 

 It seldom does its best the first season. 



WABASH 



Each $1.50 



.\ ncv\ ins so far In advance of others of similar coloring that thcv are 

 simply not in the race. With clean white standards and bright purple 

 falls. It might have been called "Elk's Temple," so well does It call to 

 mind the colors of that well-known fraternal organization. The flowers 

 ire large and are borne on well branched stalks almost 49 inches in 



height . 



WAVERLY 



Each $2.00 



,\ 4l)-inch clear light blue, highly commended by all judges who ha\ e 

 seen it. It is very early in the tall bearded class, clean in color, with 

 widclv flaring lalls and nice branching. 



WILDFIRE Each $1.00; 3 for $2 



While not a large Iris, this is surely well named. It is one of the brightest 

 and nearest to true red of any of this class. An undertone of brown at 

 the center Is accented by a reddish brown beard. 



WM. MOHR Each 25c 



The entire bloom is a self of pale lilac closely netted and \cined deep 

 violet, producing a weird, yet very lovely effect. A monster flower, ol 

 medium height, with small foliage. Does better if dl\'ided and trans- 

 planted at least every other year. 



WAR EAGLE Each 25c 



One of the largest iris ever produced, it will often carry away honors 

 for the biggest bloom in the show. Deep mulberry red, with prominent 

 haft markings and yellow beard. 



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