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Battle Creek, Mich. 
IRISES—Tall Bearded 
^ SHIRVAN—A. M., A. I. S., 1936. A strikingly handsome flower standing 
out like a light in the dark. S. pale tan; F. brilliant, rich red-brown, velvety as 
the finest pansy. A most striking contrast of colors. 38 in. .. $1.50 
SIERRA BLUE (Esslg 1932)—48 in. Dykes medal, A. I. S. A refined flower 
of soft, clear blue, smooth finish and graceful form. Enormous flowers on very 
strong well-branched stems. Wonderfully smooth with grace and poise. $2.00 
+ SIR KNIGHT—40 in. (Ashley, 1934). During five seasons of bloom in our 
gardens, this Iris has been outstanding in size, depth of color, and velvety 
falls. S. Bradley's violet edged fluorite violet; F. hyacinth violet overlaid 
fluorite violet; claret brown veins on white haft. A wonderful sheen and 
iridescence. Deep orange-tipped beard. Single flowers have measured 8%x6 1 ,4 
in. Striking fragrance and greatest brilliancy. H. M., A. I. S., 1936. $7.50 
SIR MICHAEL—Midseason, 48 in. S. clear lavender blue; F. rich deep 
purple, suffused red-brown, brilliant red-gold beard. According to Dr. Ayers, 
SIR MICHAEL stands head and shoulders above all other English Irises . 25c 
SPOKAN (J. Sass 1933)—38 in. H. M., A. I. S., '36. A very large solid colored 
deep chestnut-red with a coppery suffusion. Brilliant and commanding.$10.00 
SPRING BEAUTY TB-E-R7L (Gers.; Kellogg 1934)—30-36 in. A light pink 
of the Georgia type, larger, better substance, color close to pink satin but of 
different form and effect. Locust bloom scent. Withstands heat .. $3.50 
SPRING MAID (Loomis 1932)—M. 46 in. A beautiful yellow blend of fresh 
coloring, tall and stately. Color a clear rose pink with center flushed honey 
yellow. Most charming and outstanding. H. M., A. I. S... $1.50 
ST. LOUIS (Wiesner 1934)—Practically a velvety indigo purple self that should 
rank near the top. With flowers of brilliant luster, it is tall and well groomed 
throughout .............. $3.00 
STJNOL (Mitchell) —One of the “must-have" blends. An iridescent, globular 
golden-bronze flushed lavender. Unique in color and a model of form.._. $2.00 
TALISMAN (Murrell 1930)—M. 38 in. A delicate pink and yellow blend 
with a general effect of golden apricot. A fragrant Iris of rich coloring . 50c 
TAPESTRY—39 in. A subtle blending of smoky mulberry-purple with more 
intense shading at the center of the falls ....-... 50c 
TARANTELLA (H. P. Sass, 1935)—Tall stems bearing graceful flowers of 
medium size, fine branching and placement. Doubtless the best “pink" plicata. 
The flowers are snowy white with a dainty, uniform stitching of delicate pink... $8.00 
^ THEODOLINDA (Ayers 1932)—A San Francisco type Iris with immense 
flowers. Absolutely hardy and outstanding ... 90c 
THURATUS—A black purple self by Mr. H. P. Sass. One of the darkest _ 35c 
TIGER-TIGER (Wareham 1932)—I .arge, well-formed flowers, nicely lacquered, 
of coppery red. F. rich mahogany .. $1.00 
TINT O’TAN (Ayers 1933)—40 in. A striking flower of bronze tan and straw 
yellow giving a brown effect. Long flowering period... $8.50 
TIPO RED—A most floriferous sort with flowers of an unusual glowing rose- 
red that is most intense. Very popular ..... 40c 
TUSCANY GOLD—A distinct reddish gold blend with S. of sulphine yellow 
shading to purplish margins; F. same with more purple. 32 in...— 25c 
VALOR—A tall and stately Iris of perfect form. S. blue violet, domed and 
firm; F. same color shading to raisin purple at edge. Has all good qualities. 
Deliciously fragrant. A. M., A.I. S., 1936. 50 in..... $1.00 
VENERABLE (Gottschall ’36)—A distinct break in Iris color—a slatev, metal¬ 
lic blue, large and of splendid form. An almost unbelievable self color of cool 
effect. Strong stems. 36 in...$15.00 
VENUS DE MILO—42 in. A clear white Dominion seedling by Mr. Ayres, 
with bright yellow beard. Heavy substance and fine texture. H. M., A. I. S. 
Second choice for Dykes medal, 1936 .... 50c 
VERT-GALANT—A Dykes medal winner in a distinct shade of brilliant copper- 
red with standards of coppery fawn. Huge flowers with a copper tone of un¬ 
usually good carrying quality that easily dominate the garden . 75c 
^ VIOLET CROWN (Kirkland ’31)—A gorgeous heliotrope self with large * 
flowers of perfect form and substance. Long season. A really stunning Iris. 
40 in. H. M., A. I. S., 1936 ......—.-.— 75c 
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