monious, and you will have some little idea of their indefinable charm and 
refinement. They are perfectly hardy and bloom between the Tall Bearded 
and the Japanese. 
A garden is so vital a thing, so filled with absorbing interest that it be¬ 
comes a haven of peace where our cares and worries may be laid aside, and 
I say with confidence that in the inspiration of a garden lies the promise of 
a happy and contented life. 
April 8, 1935 ELIZABETH NOBLE NESMITH 
DEFINITIONS OF INITIALS USED IN CATALOGUE 
S. means standards; F. means falls. 
A. M., A. I. S. is Award of Merit, American Iris Society. 
H. M., A. /. S. is Honorable Mention, American Iris Society. 
A. M., R. H. S. is Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society. 
C. M., R. H. S. is Certificate of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society. 
C. M S'. N. H. F. is Certificate of Merit, Societe Nationale d’Horticulture 
de France. 
jfall TBlooming "BearneD arises 
AUTUMN ELF (Brown 1933) A dainty and attractive iris that I 
am pleased to introduce. S. olive-cream, domed and slightly ruffled. 
F. are lavender with olive-cream edge, and are very flaring and 
ruffled. The whole flower has a glistening sheen. Not only is it a 
dependable fall blooming iris, but often blooms in July and August. 
Fragrant. $5.00 
AUTUMN FROST (Schreiner 1933) The best white fall blooming 
iris. It is similar to Moonlight, but has much more golden color in 
the throat. A very attractive variety. 36 in. $25.00 
DORCAS HUTCHENSON (H. P. Sass-McDade 1933) A fragrant 
violet colored self of excellent form and substance. 20 in. $2.00 
EQUINOX (Auten 1932) One of the most dependable fall bloom¬ 
ing irises. S. reddish purple; F. slightly darker. 26 ia $2.50 
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (H. P. Sass-McDade 1933) One of the 
best fall bloomers. A deep velvety red-violet self. 26 in. Gold 
Medal for best fall bloomer $8.00 
GOLDEN HARVEST (J. Sass 1929) A yellow intermediate that 
blooms again in the fall. S. Olivei yellow with blue tones at haft; 
F. Citron yellow with a brown sheen. Orange beard. Excellent. $1.50 
JEAN SI RET. A new yellow which is fall blooming. 12 in. $1.25 
LAURA HUTCHENSON (H. P. Sass-Hill 1933) An exceedingly 
desirable fall bloomer; blue-purple in tone; medium sized flower. $3.50 
MAID OF TENNESSEE (Washington 1933) Fall blooming in the 
South. For description see Tall Bearded Irises. $5.00 
MARTI E EVEREST (Kirk 1933) A lovely clear blue iris of Cor¬ 
rida type, and sends up tall well-branched stems; free blooming. $15.00 
OLIVE WHITE (H. P. Sass-Hill 1932) Deep cream colored 
flower with pale green veining. Especially desirable. $3.00 
PEARL BLUE (Sturt. 1925) A beautiful pale blue iris on good 
tall stems. An excellent addition. $2.00 
SEPTEMBER SKIES (H. P. Sass-Hill 1933) A deep purple self 
of medium height. Well recommended. $1.50 
ULTRA BLUE (H. P. Sass 1930) An excellent variety of clear 
ultramarine blue. $1.00 
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