''An Iris Lover*s Catalog’ 
7 
1934 Introductions 
We offer here for the first time seedfings of several prominent 
Iris hybridizers. Dr. Ayres’ work Is well known throughout the Iris 
world. Among his seedlings are Coralie, Indian Chief, Persia, and 
Venus de Milo. Mr. C. P. Connell is also well known for his fine 
Iris. He numbers among his productions such excellent Iris as Daunt¬ 
less, Aubade, and Rose Dominion. And lastly we have a production 
of a newcomer In the Iris hybridizer’s rank, Mr. Joseph Wiesner. We 
are proud to be able to offer such a fine selection of new novelties to 
Iris lovers. Looking ahead to the coming year we have some very 
promising seedlings of our own. These are the first of our many 
seedlings that we have deemed worthy. We also have a number of ^ 
offerings from other breeders on trial and their merit and performance 
this year will determine whether we will offer them to the public later. 
BYZANTIUM (Ayres ’3 3) 
A tan brown overlaid with gold; along the midrib of the stand¬ 
ards is a delicate bright line (pencilling) of iridescent blue giving an 
unusually lovely color combination. The blue is almost turquoise in 
certain lights and adds charm and refinement to the whole flower. 
Good grower, mid-season and 32” high. Many of the visitors In Dr. 
Ayres’ garden n^ntioned that they liked this better than Jean Cay- 
eux. It is especially noted for not fading in a hot sun. Stock very 
limited. - $20.00 
CHEERIO (Ayres ’3 3) 
A very pleasing rosy red Iris. Flower of fine size, medium height. 
A distinct advance toward red, of a warm tone approach; a distinct 
bl-color with very red velvety falls. Instead of an undertone of 
purple this Iris has a pleasing warm brown undertone. Favorably 
mentioned in bulletin No. 49 of the American Iris Society - $2 5.00 
BSiSL.^ INDIGO BUNTING (Ayres ’3 3) 
An unusual blue blue Iris of charming form and color. Large 
flowers of good substance, well placed on a 36" stem. With a suc¬ 
cession of blooming, standards are conical, well held, and falls are 
semi-flaring. This Iris has been extensively admired for quite some 
time in the gardens of its originator. Perfectly hardy and a vigorous 
grower. A fine stock permits our moderate price. - - $10.00 
PARTHENON (Connell ’3 3) 
This Iris is "warm White” made so by the palest gold tints 
throughout, by pale yellow style arms, venation, and beard. It is 
very tall and widely branched. The standards are highly arched, falls 
large, ovate, and flaring. This is a hardy and exceptionally fine garden 
Iris which will be equally as effective on the show table. - $10.00 
ST. LOUIS (Wiesner ’3 3) 
An intensely colored flower of the deepest velvety blue purple. 
The standards are deep, clear, full, and domed; very weather resistant, 
clear colored and no smokiness. Falls are velvety blue purple of good 
color intensity and extremely heavy substance, pleasing drooping form. 
The beard is orange, tipped brown, pleasing but not conspicuous. At¬ 
tained four feet height in the garden of the originator. A nice stock 
permits this popular price. _ _ _ _ _ $10.00 
TINT O’TAN (Ayres ’33) 
A striking flower In its combinations of bronzy tan and straw 
yellow colorings. Crests unusually long of bright brown, standards 
well held and falls semi-drooping or semi-flaring. Flowers are well 
placed on 3 8-40" stems with a long period of flowering from mid to 
late season. This Iris caused much comment in Dr. Ayres’ garden, 
many people inquired about it. Stock very limited. - $20.00 
