MILLIKEN IRIS GARDENS 
Royal Salute 
(Milliken) 
A clump of this variety with its large 
rich deep violet blue flowers, waist 
high, makes a splendid dark color note 
in the garden. Grouped with some of 
the light blue lavenders it makes a pic¬ 
ture that will not soon be forgotten. 
The color carries so well that visitors 
notice it from a distance and ask "What 
is that wonderful iris?” Plant very vig¬ 
orous with good foliage. ^ 
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RUBEO (Mitchell) 
A magnificent flower of glistening rose 
and deep maroon. The standards are 
flushed with gold, giving a decided bronze 
effect. Large wide falls of good thick sub¬ 
stance. One of the splendid features of 
this iris is the beautiful rounded symmetry 
of the flower. A vigorous grower. 4 ft... $2.50 
SACRAMENTO (Mohr-Mitchell) 
A giant plicata of the San Francisco type 
but having dots and reticulations of red¬ 
dish brown instead of lavender. The 
ground color is creamy white. Flowers are 
large and well shaped on tall, well 
branched stems. 40 in. 3 for $2.00; each 75c 
San Gabriel 
(Dean) 
We consider this one of the finest 
irises in cultivation for the milder cli¬ 
mates. While not recommended for the 
East where its exceptionally early 
growth often gets caught in a late 
freeze, for Southern California gardens 
this iris is ideal. The large flowers are 
a lustrous lavender flushed with rosy 
mauve and have a decided and pleas¬ 
ing fragrance. 
San Gabriel comes into flower very 
early in the season, usually by the first 
of March and continues blooming for 
many weeks. It is particularly vigorous 
and is the tallest iris we grow. We have 
actually measured stalks 6 feet high. 
The foliage is green and beautiful all 
year. 
12 for $3.50 
3 for $1; each 50c 
SAN DIEGO (Mohr-Mitchell) 
Immense blooms of deep velvety blue pur¬ 
ple. It is a seedling of Gaudichau and 
El Capitan, retaining the color of the for¬ 
mer and the size and shape of the latter. 
46 in.___... 3 for $2.00; each 75c 
SAN FRANCISCO (Mohr-Mitchell) 
This iris was awarded the Dykes Medal 
as the best American introduction of 1927. 
Tall stems branching low and wide carry 
the large flowers of white distinctly edged 
with lavender blue. A superior variety. 44 
inches....... 3 for $2.00; each 75c 
SENSATION (Cayeux) 
Magnificent clear blue flowers of flaring 
form and fine substance on tall powerful 
stems. A truly outstanding iris. 4 ft. 
3 for $2.00; each 75c 
SHINING WATERS (Essig) 
A reflection of the clear blue western skies 
in still, shining waters. The best of the 
many smooth, clear blues obtained after 
years of progressive breeding along a par¬ 
ticular line. The self color is about mid¬ 
way between the shades of the darker 
Sierra Blue and the lighter Pale Moon¬ 
light, yet it is really not a competitor of 
either. The firm, wax-like texture and per¬ 
fect finish, symmetry, and poise of the 
falls and standards are enhanced by a 
bright orange beard. The flowering stalks 
are straight, three to four-branched and 
from four to five feet tall. It combines a 
smoothness and finish that is unsurpassed, 
with the size and poise of Easter Morn. 
3 for $10.00; each $3.50 
Sierra Blue 
(Essig) 
It is a real pleasure to offer our cus¬ 
tomers such an outstanding variety as 
this, for when you see it in your own 
garden we are sure you will consider it 
one of the most magnificent flowers you 
have ever grown. You will find a col¬ 
ored illustration of this iris on page 12. 
The flowers are enormous and yet be¬ 
cause of the neat, flaring falls and the 
trim standards, refinement has in no 
way been sacrificed to size. Tall, grace¬ 
ful stems and a vigorous grower. Un¬ 
questionable hardiness. We cannot rec¬ 
ommend Sierra Blue too highly. 4^2 ft. 
3 for $10.00 
Each $3.50 
SITKA (Essig) 
A huge clear white of splendid form and 
substance. It is a prolific bloomer and is 
hardy throughout the country. This variety 
will be a welcome addition to your col¬ 
lection as it has a long blooming period 
and is later than the other large flowered 
whites___ 3 for $5.00; each $2.00 
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