IRIS 
Bearded Iris (Flag Iris) 
We offer some of the best-known Iris in 
cultivation and can furnish many other 
varieties than those listed. 
Amigo. 3 ft. Clear light lavender standards 
effectively foiled by the deep purple vel- 
vet, trimly edged falls. 75c. each; 3 for 
$2.00. 
Berkeley Gold. 3 ft. Shining gold color; 
tall stems; good-sized flowers.. 75c. each; 
3 for $2.00. 
Biack Wings. A popular Iris of deepest mid- 
night-blue overlaid with a frosty black 
sheen. 
Blue Shimmer. 3 ft. Clearest tone of blue 
of any Iris, poika-dotted and peppered, 
rather than buttonholed, on crisp enameled 
white. One of the most distinct varieties 
in this class in years. $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.50. 
Buffawn. 3 ft. Buff-fawn with a brilliant 
tangerine beard. Pronounced flaring 
blooms of light tan color with a pinkish 
glow. 60c. each; 3 for $1.50. 
California Gold. One of the first big yellows. 
Large flower and a prolific bloomer. Deep 
yellow with a hint of brass. 
California Peach. 381in. Beautiful blend of 
peach-pink and apricot, with lavender tint 
in the center. 
China Maid. 3 ft. Soft mallow-pink en- 
hanced by an intriguing blending of 
golden buff at the haft and edges of the 
petals. 75c. each; 3 for $2.00. 
City of Lincoln. 31% ft. Rich golden 
standards and velvety bright mahogany- 
red falls. Possessing fine height, excellent 
branching, and splendid flaring form, it 
equals most of the newer Iris in size. 
Dauntless. 3 ft. A standard red self. Deep 
rose-red with velvety falls. 
Destiny. 3 ft. A rich, somber-toned variety 
with exceedingly velvety black plum- 
purple falls and standards and rich gold 
beard. An effective very dark Iris. 
Elmohr. 3 ft. An exquisite shade of rich, 
reddish mulberry, incredibly glossy and 
lustrous. Fine sturdy branched stems; 
clean foliage. A very good garden Iris. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Elsa Sass. 3 ft. Cool and frost-like sulphur- 
yellow with a white blaze near the haft. 
Elongated blooms of medium size, frilled 
at the edges. 
Flora Zenor. 40 in. A fascinating pink Iris. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Freda Mohr. 3 ft. A large lilac-rose bicolor 
of classic flaring form and splendid texture. 
Golden Fleece. 3 ft. A beautiful lemon-yel- 
low and creamy falls provocatively edged 
and banded limpid gold, with a suggestion 
of ruffling. Wholly unlike other yellows. 
Tall stems. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Golden Majesty. 3 ft. A very fine golden 
yellow, glistening smooth and unfading. 
Golden Spike. 3 ft. Deep dandelion-yellow 
with a brilliant orange beard. 
Great Lakes. 3 ft. Winner of the Dykes 
Medal in 1942, this is about the finest light 
pure blue. Rugged and hardy. We highly 
recommend it. 75c. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Imperial Blush. 3 ft. Silvery lilac with a 
creamy pink iridescence. The Iemon beard 
adds an interesting touch. Tall; free 
flowering. 
Jake. White, with no other color except a 
trace of pale yellow near the center. 75c. 
each; 3 for $2.00. 
Jean Cayeux. 3 ft. Novel tones of light 
Havana brown with a luster of golden 
biscuit tan show up at their richest in the 
slanting rays of the sun. 
Lighthouse. 3 ft. A most unusual coalition 
of colors—clear old-rose standards and 
rose-red falls. A torch-like center of yel- 
low sends streams of gold from the heart of 
the flower. 75c. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Zuceu of Perennials 
Unless otherwise noted, all varieties of Iris are 50c. each; any 3 for $1.25; any 6 for $2.25; any 12 for $4.00; any 25 for $7.25 
Louvois. 3 ft. Amazing rich maroon-brown. 
Standards of light chocolate and falls a very 
rich, glossy red-maroon edged to match the 
standards. 
Marquita. 3 ft. An Amoena type of cream 
and watermelon-rose. The watermelon- 
rose falls are verned rather than solidly 
colored. A very lovely Iris. 
Ola Kala. 3 ft. This is one of the best of 
the deep yellows—so intense that It Is al- 
most on the orange side. $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.50. 
Miss California. 314 ft. An enormous 
flower of lilac-pink, with a lemon-yellow 
beard. Blooms over a long period. 
Missouri. 3 ft. One of the classics. The 
giant blooms of faultless form and heavy 
enameled texture are a clear rich shade of 
medium blue. 75c. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Moonlight Madonna. 3 ft. Best described 
as an improved Elsa Sass. A cool Iemon- 
yellow self of fresh, clean color. Crisp tex- 
ture. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Sable. 3 ft. A wonderful shade of deepest 
black-violet with a claret tone. $1.00 each. 
Shining Waters. 3 ft. Quiet as a moun- 
tain lake reflecting an unclouded blue sky. 
One of the loveliest of Iris, with an ex- 
quisite sheen. 
Wabash. 3 ft. Fresh-toned as any orchid 
is this Amoena with showy white standards 
and ultra-marine falls with brighter mar- 
gins. 
IRIS COLLECTION 
6 Distinctive Varieties 
Elmohr. Mulberry-red. 
Jake. White. 
Missouri. Medium blue. 
Ola Kala. Yellow. 
Sable. Black-violet. 
Wabash. Bicolor. 
OFFER B-1: 6 roots, 1 of each, for $4.50 
Fall-blooming Bearded Iris 
These are the varieties that bloom in spring 
and fall under favorable conditions. 
Autumn Haze. 214 ft. Very large blooms 
of light lavender-violet. 
Autumn Queen. 11% ft. 
sure bloomer in fall. 
Black Magic. 2 ft. 
blue; free bloomer. 
Lieut. de Chavagnac. 11% ft. 
sure fall bloomer. 
of bright violet. 
Sangreal. 2 ft. Beautiful yellow, with large 
blooms. 
Miniature Bearded Iris 
These dainty little Iris bloom in April and 
early May. 
Fairy. 6 in. Pale blue. 
La Fiancee. 12 in. White. 
Sambo. 10 in. Deep blue. 
Sound Money. 6 in. Compact; yellow. 
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. 
David Haring. A tall early white variety 
Pure white. A 
Intense deep violet- 
Another 
Meee sized flowers 
with gold center. $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 
per 100. 
Imperator. Brilliant deep blue with a 
golden yellow blotch on each standard. 
90c. per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
Yellow Queen. Both the standards and 
falls are bright golden yellow. $1.00 per 
doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Iris Tingitana 
Wedgwood. Graceful large flowers of a 
beautiful deep blue color. Very early. 75c. 
per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Iris Sibirica (Siberian Iris) 
Being smaller and more graceful, these 
are greatly admired as cut-flowers. 
Caesar’s Brother. 
purple. 
Perry’s Blue. Clear blue. Stout stems. 
Snow Queen. A beautiful white. Very free 
flowering. 
Rich black pansy- 
Iris Kaempferi (Oriental Iris) 
The Oriental Iris, with their huge pictur- 
esque blooms and _ graceful gladiolus-like 
foliage, are among the most beautiful of the 
great Iris family. They come into bloom at a 
time when other Iris are past, starting the 
latter part of June and continuing well into 
July. They are extremely showy in the gar- 
den and excellent as cut flowers for the home. 
Oriental Iris are easily grown in any good 
average garden soil which ts fairly rich and 
has good drainage. Divide the plants every 
three or four years, early in the spring or In 
September and October. Their average 
height is 2 to 3 feet. 
Betty F. Holmes. (D) Huge white blooms. 
A most beautiful variety. 75c. each; 3 for 
$2.00; 6 for $3.50. 
Blue Heron. (D) Beautiful deep sky-blue 
with white center. 75c. each; 3 for $2.00; 
6 for $3.50. 
Chameleon. (D) White marbled and 
flamed blue; light and dark flowers on the 
same plant. 75c. each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for 
$3.50. 
Flamingo. (D) Deep rose, white in center. 
A profuse bloomer. Rather tall. 75c. 
each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.50. 
Gold Bound. (D) A popular white with 
gold-banded center. 65c. each; 3 for $1.65; 
6 for $3.00. 
Light in the Opal. (D) Very light pink 
flushed and mottled darker bluish in 
center. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00. 
Pluton. (D) Beautiful blue shaded violet. 
75c. each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.50. 
Purple & Gold. (D) Rich violet-purple 
with golden throat. 65c. each; 3 for $1.65; 
6 for $3.00. 
Red Emperor. (D) Very large, deep, red 
flower. Early bloomer. $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.75; 6 for $5.00. 
Rosa Anna. (D) Light mauve heavily 
veined purple. 75c. each; 3 for $2.00; 
6 for $3.50. 
True Blue. (D) Very large flower of self 
true blue color. 75c. each; 3 for $2.00; 
6 for $3.50. 
Waving Waters. (D) Very light blue 
marked and flushed white. Heavy ruffled 
petals. Very large flower. $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00. 
Iris Species 
Cristata. 6 in. Pale blue flowers in May. 
Part shade or sun. 
Tectorum. Roof Iris. 12 to 15m. Attrac- 
tive; blue. Flowers in May. 
ORIENTAL IRIS COLLECTION 
Betty F. Holmes. White. 
Blue Eagle. Blue, white center. 
Flamingo. Rose, white. 
Red Emperor. Deep red. 
Rosa Anna. Mauve, veined purple. 
Waving Waters. Light blue, flushed 
white. 
OFFER B-2: 6 roots, 1 of each, for $3.65 
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