Ne^ Iris for 1936 
Boowulf: The first maroon iris. Heretofore so-called “reds” have either carried a touch of purple in their 
make-up or have leaned strongly toward a light coppery tone. Beowulf, unlike either group, is a true ma¬ 
roon, producing in the garden picture an entirely new effect, being not only rich and deep like any of the 
purple-reds, but at the same time warm and softly glowing like the coppery type. Beowulf is exceptionally 
easy on the eyes — so much so that discriminating garden visitors have pronounced it among their ten 
favorite iris. This imposing introduction, which is pictured on page 7, has falls of fullest Dominion vel- 
vetiness: solid, smooth maroon blending to a generous margining of soft, rich brown. Standards are of 
this same deep brown tone. A golden beard gives a glowing center to the flower. Beowulf is far more 
beautiful than Grace Sturtevant — one of its parents. It is a bit similar to JEB Stuart but is less brown and 
more maroon. It is a large iris, early-blooming, well branched, and 32 inches tall. 
Price, each $15.00 
Ca|>ri: An unusual yellow blend (pictured on page 2). The color is mainly a clear warm yellow in the 
standards but the falls are overlaid an attractive fawn or taffy-gold. The combination is soft and pleasing. 
Capri is a Bruno derivative of superb form, with flaring falls of Frieda Mohr type, and the heaviest of sub¬ 
stance. Flowers are large. We exhibited this as a seedling at the Minnesota Iris Show in 1935 where it 
won the blue ribbon in the seedling class and was also awarded the grandchampionship of the show. 
This variety is ideal for foreground planting, being moderately branched and about 30 inches tall. 
Price, each $7.50 
Marco Polo: For several years we have had a block of unusually red-toned seedlings under observa¬ 
tion. After careful selection we finally chose this sprightly, vivid flower as the outstanding one and named 
it after that colorful personality of the Middle Ages, Marco Polo. It is a clear-toned bicolor with lustrous 
rose standards and brilliant, velvety crimson fails. In general effect it comes the nearest to spectrum red 
of any iris we have seen. The color is solid without detracting venation. A nice orange beard contributes 
a sprightly touch of color. Moderately large, it has good branching and nicely placed blooms. 36 inches 
tall. Pictured on page 6. 
Price, each $15.00 
€«olildi Treasure: An exquisite new cream iris with a charm that eludes both the camera (page 8) 
or any word-picture we could paint. Its loveliness seems to lie principally in its shimmering silkiness of 
texture and in the subtle infusion of golden light thruout the center of the flower. The beard is bright 
orange. We would have named this iris “Goldenheart’’, had the name been available, so appropriately 
does this name suggest the effect of a glowing inward light characteristic of this flower. One well-known 
authority said of Golden Treasure, “It’s practically the ultimate in its class.” The flower has excellent sub¬ 
stance, fine form and size, and a well-branched stem. Height is 36-40 inches. Once this iris has been seen, 
we predict its popularity will become widespread. 
Price, each $ 20.00 
1 Each of Beowulf, Capri, Golden Treasure and Marco Polo for $50.00. 
Luer^zia Bori (1035): A giant, late-blooming deep yellow. The fine domed standards, delightfully 
ruffled and fluted, are a particular feature of this iris. The long falls, deeper in color than the standards, 
have an olive reflex toward the beard, which pales soon after the flower opens. The bloom is of good sub¬ 
stance and the bright beard adds to its attractiveness. Stem is very tall (40-42 inches) with candelabrum 
branching. Lucre^ia Bori created a great deal of favorable comment when shown at the 1935 National Iris 
Show at Nashville. Perfectly hardy (as are all our introductions). 
Price, each $22.50 
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens 
Riverview Station, St. Paul, Minnesota 
Gardens located at 1350 S. Robert St. 
Telephone: Riverview 3799 
