Battle Creek, Mich. 
IRISES—Tall Bearded 
LILYWHITE—TB-M-W4L (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—30 in. A sister seedling of 
White Crepe, of different form and a self of ivory white. This is the latest 
of the trio of white bedding Iris which includes White Crepe and White Sister. 
Compact growth, 9 buds. $3.00 
MALLOW ROSE—TB-MF-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—36 in. An even toned 
rose colored self of compact growth. 8 buds. $2.50 
OLETA (Lee-tali’) TB-M-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—36-40 in. 7-9 buds, 
short branched but not interfering, compact growth, so free in bloom that 
a well grown clump produces the same effect as a Siberian when in bloom. 
A silky self of phlox purple, medium size. This is of the Massing Type of 
Iris rather than the exhibition type of tall bearded, all of which, however, 
stand up well in the garden without any coddling. $2.50 
QUAKER MAID—TB-M-BIL (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—30 in. Compact growth, 
self, light blue in effect, favored by Mr. Lapham; compact growth, 8 buds.$3.00 
SANCIA (San’see-ah) TB-E-R7L (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—34 in. Compact growth, 
large flowers, extra substance, 8 buds. In effect, a nice orchid lavender pink. $5.00 
WHITE CREPE Table Iris TB-MF-WW (Gers.; Ashley 1934)—Pure snow 
white, slight reticulations on haft of falls, medium large, fine form and sub¬ 
stance, free in bloom, 9 to 12 buds, 11 Standing up under hot suns and rains, 
long blooming”—Texas; 34 in. Mrs. H. Dawin type greatly glorified.„. $3.00 
WHITE SISTER—TB-EM-W4L (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—30 in. The smallest 
of this white trio and the earliest, and if possible the most free in bloom. 
The three form a grand trio of dainty white Iris for a long season of bloom. 
Considered by Mr. Gersdorff as a vast improvement over White Queen though 
not as all white the effect is the same and it does not sunburn, compact growth, 
10 or more buds . $3.00 
ZITA (Zee-tah’) IB-MF-R9M (Gers.; Ashley 1935). 18-24 in.—A late mid¬ 
season intermediate with small flowers of heavy substance, velvety flaring 
falls, grapy fragrance, compact growth, well branched, 8 buds. S. amparo 
purple, F. purple shaded Roods violet . $3.00 
TALL BEARDED IRISES 
Fine New and Rare Varieties 
AIRY DREAM—Lighter and pinker than Susan Bliss. Very desirable. 38 in. 75c 
AKBAR—A tall, even toned, browner Alcazar. One of the best . 50c 
AL-LU-WE (H. Sass 1932)—A tall and large-flowered variegated with fine, 
clean colored yellow standards and red brown falls, slightly fluted. $1.00 
ALTA CALIFORNIA—One of the best of the new yellows. S. clear yellow; 
F. slightly deeper, faintly bronzed. Large, smooth, firm flowers on splendid 
stems. 40 in. $2.50 
AMBROSIA—An Iris of ethereally smooth, soft color of fairy-like appearance. 
Pink and silvery white most delicately combined, and a golden beard . 65c 
ANNE MARIE' CAYEUX (Cay. 1928)—38 in. An exquisite Iris distinct in 
color and form. S. mauve shot with fawn; F. rosy heliotrope flushed blue . 75c 
AUBADE—A magnificently beautiful soft yellow with a rosy flush on the 
falls. 31 in.1... $1.50 
BLACKAMOOR (J. Sass 1932)—40 in. M. The largest, darkest and richest 
blue purple self to date. A brilliant blue beard intensifies the color . $1.50 
BLACK WINGS—One of the finest of the dark colored Trises with nearly 
black falls and standards a little lighter. A sensational Iris . $1.50 
BLUE GOWN (Essig)—A large, near self of good form and fine substance. 
Blue with fine depth of color. 48 in. $1.00 
BLUE HILL—One of the bluest of all. Large, ruffled, clear color . 50c 
BLUE MONARCH (J. Sass ’33)—A violet blue self of deep tone, good size 
and substance. Vigorous, well branched and hardy. H. M., A. I. S. 1935. 40 in. $7.50 
BLUE VELVET (Loomis 1929)—An Iris of superlative beauty, clear, rich, 
beautiful, the richest, deepest, darkest blue velvet..*. 60c 
BRANGAENE—A red-copper blend, dark velvety falls ... 35c 
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