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Maj)le Valley Iris Gardens 
Beardless Irises 
We have some of the finest of the beardless types of iris along our pools and bog 
gardens. These like a richer soil and more water than the bearded types, and are ideal 
material to use in plantings near pools or streams. Their grassy foliage is in perfect 
harmony with such surroundings; they are absolutely at home and show it by their 
thrifty growth and luxuriant bloom. 
CRISTATA A dainty little crested iris 
only about 4 inches tall that loves a damp 
shady slope where it carpets the ground 
with graceful foliage and the most perfect 
tiny blue flowers imaginable. .25 
DICHOTOMA Called the “vesper iris” be¬ 
cause it opens every day at about four 
o’clock. A clump near the outdoor tea- 
table is of daily interest to family and 
guests, as it blooms over a long period of 
time throughout August, and hundreds of 
tiny violet flowers are produced by each 
plant in a season. Myriad branching 30" 
stem. .35 
DOROTHEA K. WILLIAMSON A rich 
velvety royal purple fulva hybrid, of the 
most unique and artistic form and car¬ 
riage. Wonderfully effective for indoor ar¬ 
rangements, with its graceful sprawling 
stem and deep rich color. .25 
JAPANESE IRIS We grow the finest of 
the new Kemp Japs and find them far 
superior to any others we have seen. Huge 
butterfly flowers flutter lazily in the 
breeze during July when there are no 
other iris in bloom. They like to be flooded 
before and during blooming season, and 
enjoy very rich soil. Water must not 
stand over them during the fall and win¬ 
ter, but if well drained during this time 
they are perfectly hardy. We find they 
grow and bloom very satisfactorily in 
pockets or tubs just barely under water in 
the pool if the water is drained off in 
winter. This is a fine way for the amateur 
to try Japs. The following varieties may 
be had for 50c each or 5 for $2.00: 
CONSTANCE Pale forget-me-not blue 
feathered cerulean blue. 
LAWRENCE Deep rich violet with prom¬ 
inent yellow blotch. 
ROMANCE Blue heavily marbled lilac. 
SELKIRK Pure white with beautiful gold 
band on lower petal. 
TALMANIA Pale king’s blue marbled 
Venetian blue. 
SIB ERICA, BLUE CHARM A large fine 
Siberian iris of the most wonderful tone 
of medium blue, from Hans Sass’s garden. 
The finest we have seen. 30". .50 
SIBERICA, MISS DULUTH A very fine 
dark velvety purple, of deep rich glowing 
color unusual in Siberians. Jacob Sass. 
30 ". .50 
SIBERICA, SASS WHITE SEEDLING. 
One of the finest white Siberians, far 
superior to most named varieties. 30". .25 
TECTORU M The fascinating “roof iris” 
of Japan. It likes a moist but well drained 
location with some shade. Another dainty 
crested type that blooms 8 to 10 inches 
tall, very delicate and lovely blue with 
darker markings. Perfectly hardy and 
blooms freely when established. .25 
SPURIA, OCHROLEUCA One of the love¬ 
liest of all iris, a tall and beautiful white 
with a golden yellow blotch on the fall. 
Each bloom lasts several days and is 
wonderful for cutting. 3 to 4 feet. .25 
SPURIA, SUNNY DAY A tall, gleaming 
yellow self of similar size and shape to 
Ochroleuca, and a perfect companion 
for it. -i.oo 
SWEENEY, STRAUB ft DIMM, HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS. PORTLAND, ORE 
