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ROYAL IRIS GARDENS 
1934 
hybridizers in the country only recently, I am qualified to state that there is no hybridizer 
in the United States who is turning out as many striking, super-fine Iris of novel colors 
as he has been doing for the last several years. 
Ever since he started breeding, Colonel Nicholls has wanted to introduce his Iris at 
prices low enough so that the amateur could buy them immediately without having to 
wait five or ten years while growers listed them at high prices. So this year he is initi¬ 
ating his Low Price policy, and offering at $5.00 and $10.00 Irises that others would list 
at $25.00 and $50.00 a root, thus making it possible for amateurs to enjoy their beauty 
as soon as introduced. 
One of the most pleasing things of my entire trip, and it has proven so each year, 
is that the Nicholls introductions are still outstanding among all the new things seen. 
Valor is by far the tallest, largest, and richest of all the dark blue purples; Red Robe 
is still the most beautiful and striking of all the red violets, outshining all its competitors, 
such as Joycette and Red Dominion. 
Aurex has won its way to the top as being the finest Variegata in the country; 
Cayeux’s Vision is thought by some to be almost as good, but Aurex has broader petals 
and a cleaner, clearer contrast of colors than Vision. Crysoro is another that is at the 
top of its class—still the deepest, clear yellow Iris I have ever seen. 
His others, such as Boadicea, Sea Dawn,, and Tokay are more delicately lovely colors 
than other similar blends, and are always very beautiful Iris. Gleam is the clearest 
blue of its type, and grows strongly; Solitaire, White and Gold, and White Star are 
always the standard for clarity of color, and Solitaire was the finest hardy white seen 
in any garden. Many advances towards red Irises were seen, but Spark and Red Elf 
are still the reddest I saw anywhere, striking one as a real brick red when seen in mass. 
We thank our patrons for their kind orders of last year; we hope that their plants 
have done well despite the severe winter, and that their satisfaction will be reflected by 
repeat orders this season. Each year we endeavor to add all of the finest of the new Iris, 
so that our list is as complete as possible, and the purchaser can obtain any new color or 
shade that breeders have made available. 
J. C. NICHOLLS, JR. 
1934 J. C. Nicholls Introductions 
This year Colonel Nicholls is introducing a number of fine Irises, all of them 
distinct, and most of them very unusual colors that have proven very popular 
with all who visited his garden in the last several years. In accordance with his 
policy of bringing new Irises in reach of the ordinary gardener as soon as 
possible, they are introduced at very low prices, good stocks of even the best 
ones permitting this, as they were withheld from introduction last year. 
Having seen almost all of the latest introductions on my trips of the last two 
years, I feel qualified to state that everyone of these Irises is distinct and worthy 
of a place in the garden. Indeed, many of them are among the most novel and 
unusual colors seen this year. 
The numbers in parentheses are Colonel Nicholls’ serial numbers, given to 
identify the Irises with previous comment by Judges. Those offered under 
number are being registered and names will be supplied as soon as approved. 
A. H. NICHOLLS (Nich. 1934). 24". Collected Carolina or Shrevei; from 
same source as “Autauga”. Clear, even, warm white with a yellow crest. A 
little taller and larger than Autauga. Handsome broad foliage, and as hardy 
as the wild Versicolor of our local meadows. Both Autauga and A. H. Nicholls 
are distinct and exceptionally meritorious. $ 2.00 
BLACK WARRIOR (Nich. 1934) (4315). 38". Large flaring deep blackish 
violet self. A dull beard harmonizes with the bloom color, and the haft is not 
noticeable. Fragrant and well branched, with strong substance and good 
shape. $ 5.00 
BLAZING STAR (Nich. 1934) (10055). 45". (Candlelight X Dolly Madison). 
Taller, larger, and a better color than Chromylla, Phosphor, Ashtoreth, or 
