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. TAPESTKY is a favorite of Mrs. Ayres. 

 who admired it especially as a ci;t flower in 

 the house. 



Each $3.00; three for $7.50 



Tuscany Gold 



An introduction from the Longfield Iris Farm, 

 from whence came Dolly Madison and Rasakura. 

 This one is a distinct shade of reddish-gold, a deeper 

 colored flower than Vesper Gold. Falls squarely 

 held. Each $1.75 ; three for $4.00 



Valor 



This remMrk-al)le flower was one of the sensations 

 in the East last season, and every critic who saw it 

 flower was enthusiastic over it. Col. Nichols, of 

 Ithaca, N. Y., the introducer, thinks it his highest 

 achievement thus far. In general effect Valor is a 

 deep blackish blue violet bieolor, similar in some 

 respects to Sir Michael, but a larger flower and with 

 domed standards. One of the tallest of all varieties; 

 very fragrant. H. :M. AIS 3932. 



Very limited stock; each $15.00 



Valencia 



Distinct flower with predominate orange tone, 

 from Avhence it takes its name. 



Each 25c 



Vert-Galant 



Like Damon and Pythias, Vert-Galant and Depute 

 Nomblot are usually seen together — they are "pals 

 inseparable." This one is in a distinct shade of bril- 

 liant copper-red, with coppery fawn standards. In fi 

 California garden in 1930 I found one rhizome put- 

 ting forth four huge stalks. It was the largest and 

 most outstanding thing in Mr. Wister's Philadelphia 

 garden. In the garden of Robert Schreiner in St. 

 Paul it was likewise of stupendous size, its second 



ZUNI 



A glorious, glowing red-brown, overlaid with 

 a coppery suffusion. Very early, but Avitli 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 jiage 5. 



Each $4.00; three for $10.00 



similar performance there. The brilliant copper tone 

 has extra good carrying quality, and the four-foot 

 spikes dominate the garden. Another Dykes medal 

 winner. 



Each $5.00 



Vesper Gold 



Soft and smooth finished flowers of golden apri- 

 cot. A very pleasing and distinct variety. 



Each 35c; three for 90c 



27th Avril 



Very strong growing, dark bieolor. witli luige 

 flowers on four-foot stalks. 



Each 25c 



Wm. Mohr 



This strange and beautiful hybrid is named for 

 one of the woi-ld'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 floAver, 

 pi'oduced on stems up to 30 inches tfill. See page 11. 



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, Avith a yellow beard. In size it is miich 

 larger than any hardy white we have seen, Avith 

 exception of AYambliska, which has a distinct 

 l)lue flush in the standards. VENUS DE MILO 

 has petals of extra heavy texture ; in fact, it 

 stood ui) better in a 90-degree sun than any 

 other iris in our garden. This is introduced at 

 an exceptionally low price for a super iris. It is 

 a rapid increaser, and thus a low introductory 

 price is permitted. H. Al. 1932. 



Each $3.00; three for $8.00 



W. R. Dykes 



No iris has come to us from any source that has 

 carried greater advance publicity, and it is doubtful 

 if any has created as much comment. Here is a yel- 

 low iris that ranks with the very largest in size, with 

 heavy crepey texture, and a color of richest golden- 

 yellow. The falls are usually stained and streaked 

 lightly with purple. In some flowers this is not evi- 

 dent at all, but the beauty of the blossom is not 

 marred in the least. It has flowered well in almost 

 every section of the country, but it does demand per- 

 fect drainage. Cold temperatures do not seem to 

 liarm the ])lant. A great novelty. Very limited stock. 



Each $7.50 



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