1935 
J. C. NICHOLLS, JR. 
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Spuria Irises 
This Beardless group contains some of most attractive forms of Irises, the blooms being quite 
similar in shape to those of Dutch bulbous Iris, with the same bright vivid colors. Like the Dutch 
Tris they are fine as cut flowers, having the stiffest and heaviest of substance. Their blooms are 
large, borne on tall strong stems, and their foliage is long, narrow, and sword-like, being very stiff 
and very dark green in color. They bloom just before the Japanese Iris. They like open sun, but 
prefer a moist, rich garden loam, and are hardy, easy to grow, and very beautiful. 
A. J. BALFOUR 50" Very fine tall Cam¬ 
bridge Blue; large, and of good growth . $1.C0 
AUREA 40" Very large deep rich golden yel¬ 
low; broad petals; very late.$ .50 
MONAUREA 50" Exceedingly tall and hand¬ 
some deep clear yellow; very hardy.... $1 .CO 
MONNIERI 48" Very handsome golden yel¬ 
low, similar to Aurea, but earlier.$1.50 
MONSPUR 48" Very beautiful blue purple; 
hardy and a good grower.$ .75 
MRS. A. W. TAIT 40" A fine soft porcelain 
blue; very free flowering.$ .50 
OCHROUEUCA 60" One of the most glorious 
of all Irises. Fine large Ivory white flowers 
with deep orange blotch at throat. Rugged 
and hardy, and a fine sight along the water’s 
edge or in the border. Heavy substance. $ .50 
Siberian Iris 
The Siberian group are Irises with slender, grass-like leaves, and tall slender stems, with flowers 
massed at the top. They are very beautiful and graceful, with their delicately poised flowers. As 
the clumps are very compact, they make brilliant masses of color. Will stand quite a lot of damp¬ 
ness, and are very artistic around pools and fountains. 
BLUE CHARM (H. P. Sass ’31) 50" A very 
fine large clear blue, tall and shapely. One 
of the very best blues.$2.00 
BUTTERFLY 40" A lovely soft blue, with 
prominent white throat.$ .50 
COREAN SPECIES {Collected in Corea) 33" 
Blue lavender bicolor, veined gold.$ .50 
DELAVAYI 50" A deep, luscious, pink-pur¬ 
ple that is a gorgeous color; blooms late 
with the Japanese Iris. Floriferous, and 
a very strong grower.$ .50 
DRAGONFLY 56" A fine blue violet with 
bronze throat; noted for its vigor.$ .50 
EMPEROR 50" Very tall, large flowered, 
deep violet of fine shape.$ .25 
ENSATA 12" Dainty, soft lavender flowers 
with fine fragrance; leaves make a very tall 
mass of foliage by late summer.$ .25 
FLORRIE RIDLER 42" Tall, large flowered 
and attractive shade of medium blue... $ .75 
FORRESTII 20" Beautiful clear light yellow 
flowers on slender stems. Very scarce, and 
a very graceful rock garden subject. . . .$2.00 
KINGFISHER BLUE 50" Larger, deeper, and 
brighter than Perry’s Blue.$ .50 
PAPILLON 50" Almost the same shade as 
Perry’s Blue, but larger blooms.$ .50 
PEGGY PERRY 36" A fine deep violet blue 
with very large flowers with broad ruffled 
petals. Very popular.$ .25 
PERIWINKLE 40" Darker, richer, more in¬ 
tense Perry’s Blue, with larger better formed 
flowers of heavy substance.$2.00 
PERRY’S BLUE A bright sky blue that is 
very lovely and unusual; the most, popular 
Siberian; recommended.$ .25 
RED EMPEROR 30" A bright wine red, 
shaded metallic blue on part of the Falls. 
Distinctly different, in color.$1.50 
SKYLARK 44" Exquisite light blue with 
large flowers of fine form.$ .50 
SNOW QUEEN 33" Very beautiful snow 
white with yellow at throat; large.$ .25 
SUNNYBROOK 36" A nice soft Alice blue, 
with brighter blue styles.$ .35 
WHITE DOVE The largest and finest white 
Siberian. Very handsome pure milky white 
seedling of Emperor.$ .50 
WILSONI 36" A fine yellow Siberian, a pale 
but beautiful and effective shade. Rare 
and very much in demand, as yellow is the 
color most needed in the Siberian Group. 
Very slender, graceful foliage.$2.50 
