C. S. MILLIKEN 
IRIS 
PASADENA, CALIF. 
Tall Bearded Iris 
The More Recently Introduced Varieties of Outstanding Merit 
AHWAHNEE (Essig, 1931). A very large 
flower of heavy substance. The falls velvety 
dahlia carmine, standards iridescent lavender 
and brown, and a brightly glowing center. 
Perfectly hardy and has a long blooming pe¬ 
riod. 3 ft_____ 3 for $2.50; each $1.00 
AIRY DREAM (Sturtevant). A very beautiful 
soft pink of Pallida habit resembling Susan 
Bliss, but with a larger 
flower and better 
branching. 31/2 $b50 
ALTA CALIFORNIA 
(Mitchell). A large 
flowered yellow of 
smooth texture and 
good height. The 
standards are a clear 
yellow, the falls a 
deeper yellow with 
faint bronze markings. 
Hardy_ $5.00 
AMBROSIA (Sturte¬ 
vant). This is one of 
the most filmy flowers 
of a pale pink with a 
deep orange beard. 
The flower is large 
and of splendid round¬ 
ed form. A word de¬ 
scription gives a very 
inadequate idea of 
the great charm of 
this variety. 3 ft.. $1.50 
AMNERIS (Millet). 
Fine deep blue with 
velvety falls. Little 
known in this coun¬ 
try. Fragrant, late. 31/2 ^ $2.00; each 75c 
APHRODITE (Dykes). A stately violet-pink 
that receives enthusiastic admiration from our 
visitors. 4 ft.__-__ 3 for $1.00; each 50c 
ARBUTUS (Lothrop, 1933). The finely formed 
large flowers are on tall well branched stalks. 
The domed standards are pinkish lavender 
at the tips shading to light yellow at the 
base. Substance and texture are firm and 
fine with a smooth lustrous surface, which 
cause it to resist rain and hail, hot sun and 
burning wind. Height 36 in. H.M.A.I.S. $3.50 
ASPHODEL (Morrison). A large light laven¬ 
der-violet flower with an orange beard; almost 
a self. Fine form and rich satiny texture. Frag¬ 
rant. 31/2 —..... -.- 51.00 
AURELLE (Denis). This is unquestionably 
one of the finest of the red-purple bicolors. 
The flowers are large and the falls are very 
rich and velvety and carry a golden beard. 
4 ft.___ 3 for $2.00; each 75c 
AUREX (Nicholls). A variegata of good size 
and brilliant coloring. The standards are a 
bright clear yellow making a striking contrast 
to the velvety falls of blackish crimson purple. 
Fragrant_ ______$7.50 
AUTUMN GLOW (Sturtevant). This is a par¬ 
ticularly attractive ruffled soft amber. Its shape 
and habit of growth make it a favorite where 
this color is desired. 
About 3 ft. 
3 for $1.00; each 50c 
BLACK WINGS 
(Kirkland). A sensa¬ 
tion because of its al¬ 
most black colorings. 
The flowers are of 
good size, substance 
and form. Well 
branched and frag¬ 
rant. 3 ft. H. M. A. I. S. 
1931__ __ $5.00 
BLUE AND GOLD 
(Essig, 1931). A most 
unusual and attract¬ 
ive large, bright, rich 
blue self. The bright 
golden beard makes a 
sharp contrast which 
is apparent from some 
distance; hence the 
name. 31/2 
3 for $2.50; each $1.00 
BLUE GOWN (Es¬ 
sig, 1932). A tall blue 
Iris of fine depth of 
color, nearly a self, 
large size, good form 
and firm substance. The brilliant golden beard 
is charmingly displayed on wide flaring falls. 
The stems are slender, stiff and from four to 
five feet high. We have introduced a number 
of blue Irises, and all of them have an indi¬ 
vidual distinction_ _3 for $5.00; each $2.50 
BONNIE BLUE (Sturtevant). A "blue-toned, 
jaunty" Iris which is "very vigorous and florif- 
erous." 3 ft_ ____ 3 for $1.00; each 50c 
CALIFORNIA BLUE (Essig, 1929). A most 
vigorous Iris, fine foliage, long blooming sea¬ 
son, large flowers, great height, well blanched 
and early. Rich bluish violet with a glowing 
beard. It is the most delightfully fragrant Iris 
which we know. 5 ft_ 3 for $1.25; each 50c 
CAMELIARD (Sturtevant). A very unusual 
and beautiful blend of yellow and wine color. 
The flowers are very large, seven inches, and 
are borne on well branched stems. One of the 
most distinct of recent introductions. It has 
been an outstanding favorite with the visitors 
to our gardens. 4 ft. 3 for $2.50; each $1.00 
"Excellent Form" 
Tall Bearded Iris 
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