MICHELL’S SUPERB IRIS n* 
Iris Germanica 
IRIS GERMANICA (Fleur de Lis) 
SUPERB NEW AND RARE VARIETIES 
Allies ( yilmorin, 1925). Standards deep violet rose shaded copper, 
falls deep rich velvety red-purple. $1.00 each. 
Ambassadeur ( Vilmorin, 1920). Overlapping standards dull 
purplish bronze; lovely flaring falls, deep velvety maroon; 
beard and styles yellow; 4 feet. 25c. each. 
Aphrodite {Dykes, 1922). A pure, bright violet-pink self color, 
falls and standards being identical in tone. 50c. each. 
Asia (Yeld , 1916). Standards pale silvery lavender, suffused 
yellow and gold at the base; falls pale reddish purple, lighter at 
the margin; beard bright golden-yellow; 4)^ feet. 50c. each. 
Ballerine {Vilmorin, 1920). Standards light violet-blue; falls 
a deeper shade than the standards. 3 to 4 feet. 25c. each. 
B. Y. Morrison {Sturtevant, 1917). Standards pale lavender- 
violet; falls velvety raisin purple with broad lavender border, 
very distinct; 33 inches. 25c. each. 
Canopus {Bliss, 1921). Standards light purple, arched; falls 
velvety prune purple. Very free flowering; 3 feet. 50c. each. 
Cardinal {Bliss, 1922). Standards a distinctive shade of lavender 
overlaid with rose; falls rich velvety prune purple of wonderful 
glossy texture. $1.00 each. 
Cecil Minturn {Farr, 1922). Uniform shade of cattleya rose. 
Free flowering; 2 feet. 25c. each. 
Coppersmith {Shull, 1926). Standards crimson-purple, falls rich 
Dahlia carmine, producing a wonderfully rich copper-red velvet 
effect in the sun. 42 inches. $1.00 each. 
Coronation {Moore, 1927). A beautiful rich golden-yellow with¬ 
out veining; does not fade. 44 inches. $1.00 each. 
Crusader {Foster, 1913). Standards light blue; falls deep violet 
blue with orange-yellow beard; 42 inches. 25c. each. 
Dolly Madison {Williamson, 1927). Standards mauvette, shad¬ 
ing to yellow at the base; falls broad and flaring, lilac haft 
maroon veined, bright orange beard. $1.00 each. 
Dream {Sturtevant, 1918). A clear, even pink, a delicate and 
beautiful Iris; 3 feet. 25c. each. 
Frieda Mohr {Mohr, 1926). Standards light pinkish-lilac with 
deep lilac-rose falls; 48 inches. $1.00 each. 
George J. Tribolet {Williamson, 1926). A fine velvety blackish 
red-purple with a coppery suffusion. Flowers are large and borne 
freely on well-branched stalks; 40 inches. 50c. each. 
Germaine Perthuis {Millet). Standards a pleasing shade of 
violet-purple, toned lighter; falls rich Bishop’s violet. Enormous 
flowers on firm 3 ft. stems. $1.00 each. 
Glowing Embers {Sturtevant, 1923). Standards light brownish 
lavender; falls rich velvety pansy purple, orange beards and 
yellow netted hafts; 42 inches. 50c. each. 
Gold Imperial {Sturtevant, 1924). Chrome yellow throughout 
except for orange beard; 33 inches. 50c. each. 
Harriet Presby {Presby, 1922). A very tall rosy-violet, lighted 
with orange apricot reticulations on the haft; 4 ft. 50c. each. 
Imperator {Cayeaux, 1923). Standards clear violet; falls deep 
velvety rose red; 40 inches. 35c. each. 
Jacqueline Guillot {Cayeaux, 1924). An enormous bloom on 
stout branching stems; color soft lavender violet with a lustrous 
surface. Prolific bloomer. 35c. each. 
Lady Foster {Foster, 1913). Standards pale blue; falls light 
bluish violet, veined old gold; 40 inches. 25c. each. 
Lord of June {Yeld, 1911). Standards lavender blue; falls rich 
violet blue. Fine fragrance. 25c. each. 
Magnifica ( Vilmorin, 1920). Standards light violet blue; falls 
dark reddish-violet with brown stripes at base; 4 feet. 25c. each. 
Majestic {Bliss, 1924). Immense standards, light lavender to 
mauve, stained light bronze at the base. The falls are of a very 
rich velvety raisin purple in color; 3H ft. tall. 25c. each. 
Medrano (Vilmorin, 1920). Rich rose purple, the falls encrusted 
with dark maroon, flecked with buff and lavender. 25c. each. 
Mildred Presby {Farr, 1923). Standards white, faintly flushed 
pale, rosy lavender; falls dark velvety pansy violet with a “very 
narrow edge of lavender white. 50c. each. 
Moonlight {Dykes, 1923). Warm French gray, tinted blue, 
touched with green and yellow lights, broad lemon-yellow beard; 
scented; 36 inches. 50c. each. 
Mother of Pearl {Sturtevant, 1921). Pale bluish lavender of 
exceptional substance and texture; 4 feet. 25c. each. 
Morning Splendor {Shull, 1922). An exceedingly large deep clar¬ 
et-red of wonderful form and substance; 42 inches. 50c. each. 
Mrs. Marion Cran {Perry, 1923). Brilliant bright rose. A huge 
fine-shaped flower of heavy substance on tall stout stems. The 
largest pink Iris and one of the best. $1.00 each. 
Ochracea {Syn, Sunset) {Denis, 1919). Fine form and substance; 
old gold flower with falls flushed blue. 25c. each. 
Old Ivory {Sturtevant, 1924). A very soft creamy-yellow, as the 
name implies; the haft markings are cinnamon-brown. Flowers 
of fine form. 36 inches. 50c. each. 
Opera {Vilmorin, 1916). Standards reddish lilac; falls purple 
violet, dark and velvety. 25c. each. 
Pioneer {Bliss, 1924). Standards are large and incurved, bright 
red-purple; falls are very broad, of a deep, glowing red-purple, 
•set off by bright orange beard; 3 Yz feet. 50c. each. 
Primrose {Sturtevant, 1923). A beautiful self yellow of deep pure 
tone with fine finished flowers; 30 inches. 50c. each. 
Princess Osra {Bliss, 1922). Color clear white, with standards 
flushed and dotted at the edges, forming a wide border of wis¬ 
teria-violet; orange beard; 33 inches. 50c. each. 
Prospero {Yeld, 1920). Standards pale lavender flushed with 
yellow; falls deep ruby-purple. 35c. each. 
Queen Caterina {Sturtevant, 1917). A large iridescent pale 
lavender violet with yellow beard; 3 feet. 25c. each. 
Santa Barbara {Mohr, 1925). Probably the finest pure lavender- 
blue; well branched stalk and vigorous growth. A very out¬ 
standing variety. 48 inches. 50c. each. 
Seminole {Farr, 1920). Standards dark violet-rose; falls rich 
velvety crimson; brilliant orange beard; 2 feet. 25c. each. 
Souv. de Leotitia Michaud {Millet, 1923). Standards lobelia 
blue shading to pale blue; falls the same color, beautifully 
veined yellow. 48 inches. $1.00 each. 
Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau {Millet, 1914). A brilliant velvety 
black purple. Free blooming; 40 inches. 25c. each. 
Susan Bliss {Bliss, 1922). A uniform shade of deep rose-pink. 
The flower 's exquisitely shaped and of splendid substance, 
opening 3 or 4 at a time; 3 Yz feet. 35c. each. 
Swazi {Bliss, 1922). Standards bluish-violet; falls velvety black¬ 
ish-violet, the whole a very rich color; 42 inches. $1.00 each. 
Taj Mahal {Sturtevant, 1920). A very fine white having a smooth, 
lustrous texture; 3 feet. 25c. each. 
Tropic Seas {Shull, 1924). A very deep blue-purple, illuminated 
conspicuously by a rich golden beard; 50 inches. 50c. each. 
True Charm {Sturtevant). Blooms white with margins delicately 
etched with blue-lavender; 40 inches. 50c. each. 
White Knight. A beautiful pure white Iris of fine form and 
delicately scented. 25c. each. 
Wild Rose {Sturtevant, 1921). An adorable pink, having a smooth, 
satiny texture. 35c. each. 
Yolande {Millet, 1923). Enormous dark velvety blue, of great 
substance and beautifully formed; 40 inches. 50c. each. 
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