PFEIFFER’S IRIS 
Pfeiffer's list of Prize-winning 
and standard varieties of Iris 
In the list following, the letter "S" means "Standards" or 
upright petals; the letter "F" means the "Falls" or drooping 
petals. 
ABENDA, (Perry). S. light lilac-pink, tinted buff; F. cherry red 
in color. An excellent landscape variety. 36 inches. 
.20c each; 3 for 50c 
ALABASTER (Andrews, 1926). A very fine white flower of 
good form and texture.25c each; 3 for 60c 
ALLURE (Murrell, 1927). Very dainty and pleasing effect; 
rich canary-yellow overlaid with pink. Flowers beautifully 
formed with ruffled standards.;.25c each 
ALVARADO (Mohr-Mitchell, 1926). 40 inches. Deep rich 
purple blooms; seedling of Lent A. Williamson and Con¬ 
quistador. Tall vigorous grower.25c each; 3 for 60c 
ANN FARR (Farr). S. white, bordered pale blue; F. pure white, 
pale blue markings at base.25c each; 3 for 60c 
ANN PAGE. Large pale lavender blue. . . .20c each; 3 for 50c 
BALDWIN (H. P. Sass, 1926). One of the best of the dark blue 
purples, a huge manganese violet self with an electric 
sheen in the falls on 46 inch well branched stems. . 35c each 
BANDOLLERO. Beautiful light blue; large flower. 
.20c each; 3 for 50c 
BEAU SABREUR (Williamson, 1930). S. yellow beautifully 
flushed purple; F. oxblood red, slightly paler at the edges. 
Beautiful flower of good substance.25c each 
BLUE VELVET (I.oomis, 1929). Deepest dark velvety blue. 
One of the best of the Dominion seedlings. Large flowers of 
heavy substance on rigid stems, finely branched. Standards 
and falls same shade.60c each 
BRUNO (Bliss, 1922). S. rose tinted, shading to yellow at the 
base; F. deep rich velvety red-purple of exceptional size 
and substance. Very distinct. 3 feet.25c each; 3 for 60c 
BUECHLEY’S GIANT (Buechley, 1932). One of the largest 
and best formed; form and habit perfect. Improved Lord of 
lune. S. erect and beautifully formed. F. flaring. Height in 
proportion to size of the flower.$1.00 each 
BUTO (Sass, 1927). A very large, rich velvety deep royal purple 
flower of perfect form and fine satiny texture. Very early. 
.25c each 
CANDLELIGHT (Andrews, 1926). Large flowers of pale pink¬ 
ish lavender illuminated by a golden glow, producing a soft 
color effect. A very tall and vigorous growing plant. The 
highest rated of any exhibition Iris and truly a most out¬ 
standing variety. No real Iris lover should be without this 
variety.20c each 
CANOPUS (Bliss, 1919). Dominion seedling. S. reddish violet; 
F. rich pansy-violet marked with red-brown on cream base. 
Yellow beard. Large flower of pleasing fragrance. Strong, 
branching spikes. 33 inches..20c each; 3 for 50c 
CARDINAL (Bliss, 1919). One of the rich flowers of the Domin¬ 
ion race. S. distinctive shade of lavender, overlaid rose; 
F. a rich velvety prune-purple of wonderful glossy texture. 
Stock of this variety is very scarce.25c each 
CAROLINE E. STRINGER (Sass, 1925). Large, delicately 
rose-flushed flower of exceptional substance. 33 inches. 
.20c each; 3 for 50c 
CHALLENGER (Jacob Sass, 1930). Huge variety; dark purple 
with blackish violet falls. Vigorous and free blooming. 
.25c each 
CHASSEUR. Fine yellow.20c each; 3 for 50c 
CHESTNUT (Sass, 1930). S. crimson-drab-ruffled; F. cream 
dotted petunia-violet; very fine.25c each 
CHIEF (Sass, 1926). Dark royal purple, flowers exceptionally 
large; fine low growing Iris effective in mass plantings. 
24 inches.25c each; 3 for 60c 
CINNABAR (Williamson, 1928). A splendid violet-purple bi- 
color; one of the very best of the Williamson introductions. 
Large flower of fine form. 42 inches.... 25c each ; 3 for 60c 
CITRONELLA. Lemon yellow and morocco red. 
.25c each; 3 for 60c 
CLARA NOYES (H. P. Sass, 1931). One of the finest blended 
types; general effect yellow, orange and apricot. Flowers 
well spaced and well carried on a tall stem. A very beautiful 
intriguing new color. 75c each 
CONCHOBAR (Bliss, 1921). Red purple. A rival to Bruno. 
.50c each; 3 for $1.25 
CORONATION (Moore, 1927). This is the yellow Iris all of us 
have been looking for. Standards, falls, beard and stamens 
are golden yellow. The same color as Sherwin Wright, 
except for a little lighter on the tips of the falls. The flowers 
are as large as Monsignor, and of good substance. It is a 
long and profuse bloomer, and is strong and hardy. Height 
3 to 4 feet. It attracts immediate attention even in a large 
field of Iris. We believe that this is the best large dark yellow 
Iris on the market, and that a great future is ahead of it. 
.. 25c each 
CRIMSON GLOW (Millet, 1924). Brilliant crimson-rose in 
color with the flowers large and well shaped. Orange beard 
with broad falls and frilled standards. Very free flowering 
and a wonderful variety for landscape effect. 
.25c each; 3 for 60c 
CRUSADER. Deep violet blue. 20c each; 3 for 50c 
YOUR CHOICE OF ANY FIVE 25c IRIS FOR $1.00 
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