TAPESTRY 



A subtle blend of monster size, smoky mul- 

 berry in general color effect, with the center of 

 the fall intensely colored, passing out to the 

 smoky tones of the standards. This variety 

 calls to mind Dr. Ayres' famous "Persia", but 

 the dominant note is dull red instead of dull 

 blue. TAPESTRY is a favorite of Mrs. Ayres, 

 who admired it especially as a cut flower in 

 the house. 



Each $1.00; three for $2.50 



VENUS DE MILO 



Out of perhaps a dozen superb whites, all large, 

 tall, and in varying degrees of purity and color, this 

 one has been selected as the best. It is an absolutely 

 clear white, of a warm creamy tone, with a yellow 

 beard. In size it is much larger than any hardy white 

 we have seen, with exception of Wambliska, which 

 has a distinct blue flush in the standards. VENUS 

 DE MILO has petals of extra heavy texture; in fact, 

 it stood up better in a 90-degree sun than any other 

 iris in our garden. H. M. 1932. See page 24. 



Each $1.00; three for $2.50 



WAMBLISKA 



The huge white self, raised by Jacob Sass of 

 Omaha, Nebraska. Few irises in existence are larger 

 in size, and it flowers abundantly on four-foot 

 sturdy stems. A faint blue flush at the base of the 

 standards gives it a cool appearance, rather than 

 the warm effect of creamy whites like Purissima, 

 Michelline Charraire, etc. Each $1.00 



WEDCEWOOD 



Solid wedgewood blue, with white beard. A very 

 effective iris where a real blue tone is desired. 



Each 25c; three for 50c 



WINNESHIEK 



This gigantic blue-black came into the limelight 

 last season when it drew attention and high honors at 

 the national AIS meeting in Lincoln, Nebraska. Of 

 smooth finish, extra heavy substance, and with very 

 broad segments. Each $1.50 



WM. MOHR 



This strange and beautiful hybrid is named for 

 one of the world's most famous hybridizers, and is 

 considered as his greatest piece of work. The entire 

 bloom is a self color of pale lilac, closely netted and 

 veined with deep violet, producing a weird, yet very 

 lovely effect. In some ways it resembles the variety 

 "Susiana", but lacks the dullness of this older sort, 

 and is not at all difficult to grow. A monster flower, 

 produced on stems up to 30 inches tall. See page 30. 



Each 50c; three for $1.00 



WOTAN 



Here is the darkest, richest, and largest, of all the 

 very deep blends. The velvety purple-brown texture 

 extends clear into the throat, and were it not for the 

 somewhat short stem, we would be inclined to rank 



TAPESTRY 



this ahead of any dark iris that grows. However, the 

 foliage is very bold and the stalks are heavy and in 

 keeping with the size of the blooms. Height is the 

 sole limitation — about 28 inches. Each $5.00 



W. R. DYKES 



The famous yellow that set the iris world agog a 

 few years ago, when there were no large solid yellow 

 varieties in existence. It still has no counterpart, for 

 the crepey texture and broad hanging falls are un- 

 matched by any of the newer irises. In some seasons 

 and in some localities a few purple spots or streaks 

 appear on some of the blossoms, but this does not in 

 the least manner mar their attractiveness. The color 

 is deepest golden yellow. While cold temperatures do 

 not seem to harm the plant, it demands perfect drain- 

 age. Each $2.00 



ZAHAROON 



Most unusual in color, an odd blend of soft amber, 

 buff, yellow, fawn and pale violet. The combined 

 effect has been referred to as "biscuit" colored. This 

 is ;m English origination, and one of the most popu- 

 lar sorts we have had from abroad. It is a free bloom- 

 er, with tall slender stems and flowers above average 

 in size. This is the first year we have had any quan- 

 tity of stock. Each $2.00 



ZUNI 



A glorious, glowing red-brown, overlaid with 

 a coppery suffusion. Very early, but with so 

 many buds to the stalk that it lasts well into 

 the season. The falls are a brilliant red when 

 seen with the sun's rays through them, and the 

 standards seem as if sprinkled with gold dust. 

 Large in size, well branched, and about 40 

 inches in height. See cut on page 12. 



Each $1.00; three for $2.50 



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