6 
ROYAL IRIS GARDENS 
1935 
1934 J. C. Nicholls Introductions 
Last year Colonel Nicholls introduced a number of fine Irises, all of them distinct, and most of 
them very unusual colors that have proven very popular with all who visited his garden in the 
last several years. In accordance with his policy of bringing new Irises in reach of the ordinary 
gardener as soon as possible, they were introduced at very low prices, good stocks of even the best 
ones permitting this, as they were withheld from introduction the previous year. 
Having seen almost all of the latest introductions on our trips of the last two years, we feel quali¬ 
fied to state that everyone of these Irises is distinct and worthy of a place in the garden. In¬ 
deed, many of them are among the most novel and unusual colors seen this year. 
The numbers in parentheses are Colonel Nicholls’ serial numbers, given to identify the Irises with 
previous comment by Judges. Those offered under number are being registered and names will 
be supplied as soon as approved. 
A. II.NICHOLLS ( Nich . 1934) 24" Collected 
Carolina or Shrevei; from same source as 
“Au tauga”. Clear, even, warm white with a 
ye\low crest. A little taller and larger than 
Au tauga. Handsome broad foliage, and as 
hardy as the wild Versicolor of our local 
meadows. Both Autauga and A. H. Nicholls 
are distinct and exceptionally meritor¬ 
ious.$2.00 
BLACK WARRIOR ( Nich. 1931) (4315) 38" 
Large flaring deep blackish violet self. A 
dull beard harmonizes with the bloom color, 
and the haft is not noticeable. Fragrant and 
well branched, with strong substance and 
good shape.$5.00 
BLAZING STAR (Nich. 1934) (10055) 45" 
(Candlelight X Dolly Madison). Taller, 
larger, and a better color than Chromylla, 
Phosphor, Ashtoreth, or Alchemy. A much 
larger Primrose, with rounded bloom of good 
substance on well branched stem. S. deep 
yellow, evenly colored; F. lighter, paling to 
almost white at center, which area is overlaid 
with a slightly bluish iridescence; deep orange 
beard. Fragrant; very much admired by 
visiting judges.$5.00 
CREOLE BELLE ( Nich. 1934) (4152) 36" 
Perthuis derivative. Very rich and distinct 
Bishop’s purple self of medium size on per¬ 
fectly branched stalks. Brown beard and 
colored haft enhance the “self” effect. The 
distinct and beautiful featuie of this flower 
is the mask-like flush of very deep Bishop’s 
purple on the haft and extending down on to 
the Falls to below the beard; also, its glow¬ 
ing satiny finish. Very fragrant. A first class 
Iris in every way. $10.00 
CROWN JEWEL ( Nich. 1934) (9859) 34" 
A greatly improved Clara Noyes in many 
ways; taller, larger, and much redder, being 
a red orange, or burnt orange, in mass, 
whereas Clara Noyes is peach-colored, being 
much more yellow. Crown Jewel has better 
shape and substance than Clara, with much 
broader petals, the Falls being absolutely 
circular, and the S. domed, not cupped, 
as in Clara. Also, the petals are much more 
solidly colored than Clara’s. A stronger 
grower than Clara Noyes; very vigorous and 
floriferous. Planted next to Clara Noyes and 
Golden Light, it continually “stole the show” 
from those two, and, in fact, was more 
praised by both amateurs and experts than 
any other Iris in the entire garden. . . .$10.00 
GOLDWING ( Nich. 1934) (11390) 36" An 
even tone of bright yellow throughout 
Clearer and more colored than Pluie d’Or, 
and with better substance and shape on the 
same height. Larger bloom with widely 
flaring Falls that make it seem much larger. 
Well branched, a fast, strong grower, and 
very floriferous; an excellent, thoroughly 
hardy yellow Iris.$2.00 
JOLLY ROGER ( Nich. 1934) (4374) 36" 
Rich, dark velvety indigo—purple with 
brown beard, S. Lighter than Falls. A fra¬ 
grant, shapely, clean cut, blackish blue pur¬ 
ple. Short but low-branched; has a very 
slender and graceful stalk compared to Blue 
Velvet, Black Wings, et cetera. Rich, pretty, 
and bright; not dull as are some of the dark 
blue purples.$10.00 
OXHEART (Nich. 1934) (10114) 36" (Car¬ 
dinal X Seedling) Deep rich “Strawberry” 
red purple with large circular Falls; velvety, 
and a very rich self color, with beard in 
harmony, and no prominent reticulation. 
Grape fragrance. Strong grower with several 
blooms open at once. Praised by everyone 
who saw it.$5.00 
SNOW SHADOW (Nich. 1934) (7249) 34" 
(Miss Willmott X Cardinal) A large shapely 
white, pure in color, but Falls over-flushed 
with clear coerulean blue, and with beard of 
same pretty blue. Cardinal size, shape, and 
even heavier substance, well branched, and 
fragrant. Quite distinct from other whites, 
and a very beautiful Iris.$8.00 
SUN MIST ( Nich. 1934) (8244) 36" A large 
glittering pure white with bright yellow cen¬ 
tral area composed of yellow beard and deep 
yellow haft flush that extends to the end of 
the beard. Tall, well branched, and a good 
grower. Locust fragrance. Has an ethereal 
look, but of really heavy substance. Was the 
most sensational thing in the garden in 1934, 
and has evoked much praise in other gardens 
this year. A very distinct Iris. $10.00 
