Battle Creek, Mich. 
IRISES—Tall Bearded 
^ MOONGLO (Wmsn. ’35)—A wonderful Iris that (t possesses the power of a 
chameleon!” It is like a golden tapestry, an Iris of unforgettable beauty 
which to know is to love. A stately, soft yellow blend of heavy substance 
with S. and F. of primuline yellow and empire yellow flushed and overlaid 
Chinese violet. 6 flowers to the stalk. Vigorous and floriferous. 32 in. H. M., 
A. I. S., 1936... $5.50 
MOON MAGIC—38 in. A buff-yellow Iris of smooth and creamy texture, 
unexcelled in form and habit. Free blooming and fragrant. H. M., A. I. S. $1.00 
MORNING GLORY—40 in. Midseason. A new RED-toned Iris with large 
flowers of great brilliancy. A superb Iris and will be for many years. 75c 
MOTIF—38 in. A deep velvety red-purple of splendid substance. Much more 
brilliant and with deeper color tone than Pioneer. A first line Iris . $1.50 
MRS. J. L. GIBSON—An English Iris from Dominion which Mr. Schreiner says 
is unsurpassed in size and perfection of form, and rivalled in richness of sheen 
by only two other named sorts—St. Louis and The Black Douglas. $4,00 
^ MRS. VALERIE WEST—42 in. Mr, Bliss’s masterpiece, the very finest of 
the DOMINION race. S. bronzy violet; F. rich, velvety maroon crimson _ 25c 
MUSSOLINI—Silver Medal, England. A new, very large, vivid blue-purple 
bicolor. In perhaps the one garden in this country where it bloomed last year, 
it was easily the most striking and attracted the most attention and favorable 
comment of many hundreds of varieties. Very few available. An Iris of splen¬ 
did form, class and refinement. Very late ..$15.00 
MY MARYLAND—52 in. Petunia and violet and velvety, deep, brilliant 
crimson. Sweetly scented. Tall and vigorous.-.-. 25c 
NENE—Giant-flowered type. Flowers to over 9 inches in length, well formed 
and on well branched stems. S. soft clear rose lilac; F. vinous red. 60c 
NINGAL (Ayers ’32)—A very large blend of lustrous bronzy buff and iridescent 
pale coerulean blue. 46 in.......-.. 50c 
NOWETA—A bright true pink, pinker than Midgard. An ideal garden Iris $1.00 
NUMA ROUMESTAN—36 in. An intensely sombre rich red—a perfect self.. 25c 
NURMAH AL—3 8 in. S. dark bronze overlaid violet; F. blackish brown 
shaded violet. Very velvety; splendid ..... 75c 
OPALINE—36 in. A soft pink-yellow blend. S. pale rose purple shading to 
lemon; F. pale rosaline purple shading to lemon. Charming ....-. 25c 
PACIFIC—38 in. Clear, clean, glistening blue, an early long season bloomer 
of good substance, carriage, vigor and garden effect . 35c 
P ALOMAR—A clear deep violet self 11 remarkable for its brilliancy of coloring, 
smooth finish and trim form. II. M., A. I. S. 36 in..... 40c 
PAULETTE—A French giant in enameled blue lavender of fine tone and finish. 
An immense flower with F. to 3% in. across . 65c 
PEACHES (H. Sass ’32)—One of the delightful intermediates appropriate for 
the front of the border. Large flowers showing a blend of peach, apricot and 
orange tones. Scarce and in demand. Fragrant. 32 in. 40c 
^ PERSIA—Midseason, 48 in. A new Iris by Dr. Ayers, with an absolutely 
unique color. S. smoky blue; F. rich blue purple shading to much lighter 
at the edge. Gold markings. The coloring is that of a rich Persian rug . 50c 
PICADOR (Morrison 1930)—43 in. Honey gold; F. deep Dahlia carmine . $1.50 
PINK LUSTER—An Iris of the most exquisite pink tone in the family . 30c 
^ PINK SATIN—42 in. Midseason. The first clear, pure pink Iris. Large 
finely shaped, well poised flowers with a rich satiny sheen .... 65c 
^PLUTE D’OR—Midseason. 41 inches. This is a pure golden yellow self. 
Huge flowers of great substance. Dvkes medal, ’28 . 15c 
PRES. PILKINGTON (Cayeux 1933)—M. 36 in. A large, glorious blend of 
splendid form. An imposing flower of pale buff to lavender blue suffused buff 
yellow. Sturdy and magnificent ... 75c 
^ PURISSIMA—The highest rated white Iris. It is a pure white of gigantic 
size, fine form and heavy substance. Tall, to 42 inches. Really wonderful . 30c 
^ RAMESES—Late, 36 in. One of the finest new soft blends with S. light rus¬ 
set and F. tourmaline pink. Vigorous and well branched. Dykes medal, ’32. 20c 
RASAKURA—A masterpiece. S. rosy-purple; F. red-purple. A flower of un¬ 
usual magnificence and splendor.;... 25c 
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