well branched stems, making ideal subjects for table decorations' an4 ‘other 
arrangements in which large flowers would be less approiate. The Bidding 
Type Iris flowers average a little larger but otherwise are similar to the 1 above; 
while the Massing Type varieties, possessing also the good points of the 
foregoing, are especially effective as landscape varieties. 
These new Irises are all noteworthy for freedom of bloom, long season of at 
least three weeks on well established clumps, with heat resistant flowers of 
fine substance. Also, because of the size of the blooms and graceful stalks, afl may 
well be used for table decoration, though the Table Type proper is somewhat 
more desirable for small baskets and vases. 
All have been tested in Texas and in Massachusetts and have been uniformly 
praised as worthy additions for the purposes indicated. None are bunch-flowered 
types. 
Tall Bearded Irises originated by Mr. GersdQrff will be found in that list, 
and include the following: Juma, Kerula, Kirdyaga, Lola Csonka, Mela-Haska, 
and Spring Beauty. 
BUENO TB-EM-R9M Table Iris (Gers.; Ashley 1934) —Apple blossom 
scent color effect velvety deep rose red bicolor, medium size, flaring falls, 
free bloomng, 7 buds, successful in Texas for a low mass .. $2.00 
BLUE MIST Table Iris TB-EB-BIL (Gers.; Ashley 1934)— Pallid- 
bluish violet self, 32 in. “notable for its refreshing blueness and informal 
form”—Texas. Very free, compact growth. 10 buds .... $2.00 
GRATONE Table Iris (Gers.; Kellogg 1934)—TB-EM-BIL 30-33”— short 
branched, but not bunched, very free and long blooming, medium size with 
locust blossom scent. S. pale aniline lilac, arching, nearly closed; F. semi- 
flaring, mauvette to pale aniline lilac. Entire flower a silvered clear gray 
blue, fine for the table and for bedding. A favorite in Texas . $3.00 
JOANDRA (Joe-an’dra) TB-M-W8M (Gers-; Ashley 1935) —30”, 7 buds; 
a medium sized plicata of heavy substance with almost horizontal falls. S. 
White nearly covered with deep orchid pink; F. white with edges frilled 
and specked deep orchid pink. Compact growth •. $3.00 
LILYWHITE — TB-M-W4L (Gers-; Ashley 1935) —x 30”. A sister seedling 
of White Crepe, of different form and a self of ivory white. This is the 
latest of the trio of white bedding Iris which includes White Crepe and 
White Sister. Compact growth, 9 buds... $3.00 
MALLOW ROSE—TB-MF-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1935) —36”; An even toned 
rose colored self of compact growth. 8 buds. .... $3.00 
OLETA (Lee-tali’) TB-M-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1935)— 36-40”, 7-9 buds, 
short branched but not interfering, compact growth, so free in bloom that 
a well grown clump produces the same effect as a Siberian when in bloom. 
A silky self of phlox purple, medium size. This is of the Massing Type of 
Iris rather than the exhibition type of tall bearded, all of which, however, 
stand up well in the garden without any coddling ... $3.00 
QUAKER MAID-TB-M-BIL (Gersi; Ashley 1935) 30” —Compact growth, 
self, light blue in effect, favored by Mr. Lapham; compact growth, 8 buds. .$300 
SANCIA (San’see-ah) TB-E-R7L (Gers.; Ashley 1935) 34” —Compact growth, 
large flowers, extra substance, 8 buds. In effect, a nice orchid lavender 
pink .ji $5.00 
WHITE CREPE Table Iris TB-MF-WW Gers.; Ashley 1934)— Pure 
snow white, slight reticulations on haft of falls, medium large, fine form 
and substance, free in bloom, 9 to 12 buds, “Standing up under hot suns and 
rains, long blooming”—Texas; 34 in. Mrs. H. Dawin type greatly glorified $3.50 
WHITE SISTER—TB- EM-W4L ( Gers.; Ashley 1935). 30”— The smallest 
of this white trio and the earliest, and if possible the most free in bloom. 
The three form a grand trio of dainty white Iris for a long season of 
bloom. Considered by Mr. Gersdoff as a vast improvement over White 
Queen though not as all white the effect is the same anil it does not sun¬ 
burn, compact growth, 10 or more buds ...L::i $3.00 
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