KENWOOD IRIS GARDENS 
Intermediate Iris 
This group includes varieties intermediate in height and time of bloom, 
coming just after the Dwarfs, and before the Tall Bearded. They are 
valuable for bridging the gap between the early and late varieties, and to 
plant in front of the taller varieties in the garden border. Many of the 
dwarfer varieties can be used in a large rockery or hillside planting, 
where plants of a taller growth can be used. The darker blues and 
purples are especially good planted with Cheiranthus, tall alyssums, 
iberis and other rock plants in white and yellow shades. 
Hybridizers have recently been turning their attention to this group, 
and are producing large flowered varieties of fine form and color. 
Many of the late ones bloom with the early flowering tall varieties, 
and supply the lower height often needed in border planting. This 
group has not received the attention it should, as it blooms in a time 
when cut flowers are scarce. The time of bloom of most varieties is indi¬ 
cated by a system similar to that used in the Tall Bearded Groups: 
(E)—Early; (M)—Midseason; (L)—Late. The blooming season usual¬ 
ly lasts from 2 to 2Vz weeks. 
Prices except where noted are 10c each, 3 of a kind 25c, 
70c a dozen, #4.50 per 100. 
ALICE HORSEFALL (H. P. Sass 1929)—30". A very large velvety 
red purple, with a deep golden beard. Fine form. 60c. 
AUTUMN QUEEN (H. Sass 1929)—18". A fine pure white that 
blooms several times a year. 35c. 
CHALLENGER (J. Sass 1930)—S. dull dark purple; F. velvety blackish 
violet. A very large variety with a long blooming season. 35c. 
CHARMIAN (M)—28". Lovely pale blue with a deep orange beard. 
20c. 
CHIEF (L)—24". A very large deep blue purple. 25c. 
CRYSORO (Nich. 1931)—26". Very clear deep luminous yellow. A 
large ruffled flower of good shape and substance. Very free. #1.75, 
CYMBELINE (M)—30". Nicely formed flowers of ageratum blue. 20c. 
DOROTHEA (E)—18". A very pale lavender blue. Large. 
DOXA (H. Sass 1929)—24". S. buff tinted lavender; F. olive, heavily 
veined purple, and washed with yellow at the margin. A very 
striking color. 35c. 
FELDSPAR (Mor. 1923)—12". Soft yellow with golden fall veinings, 
60c. 
FIRMAMENT (M)—30". A fine pale blue, with deeper colored falls. 
FRITJOF (M)—15". A violet bicolor, effective in mass. 
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