IRISES—Tall Bearded 
Battle Creek, Mich. 
TALL BEARDED IRISES 
Fine New and Rare Varieties 
AIRY DREAM—Lighter and pinker than Susan Bliss. Very desirable. 38 in. 50c 
AKBAR—A tall, even toned, browner Alcazar. One of the best...— 50c 
ALICE HARDING—40 in. Dykes Medal 1933. S. primrose yellow, F. same 
flushed buff at base. Orange beard. A fine yellow with the form of Princess 
Beatrice __-.... $8.00 
AL-LU-WE (H. Sass 1932)—A tall and large-flowered variegata with fine, 
clean colored yellow standards and red brown falls, slightly fluted. 75c 
ALTA CALIFORNIA—One of the best of the new yellows. S. clear yellow; 
F. slightly deeper, faintly bronzed. Large, smooth, firm flowers on splendid 
stems. 40 in. H. M., A. I. S., 1936 ___ $1.00 
AMBROSIA—An Iris of ethereally smooth, soft color of fairy-like appearance. 
Pink and silvery white most delicately combined, and a golden beard. 50c 
ANN MARIE CAYETJX (Cay. 1928)—38 in. An exquisite Iris distinct in 
color and form. S. mauve shot with fawn; F. rosy heliotrope flushed blue _ 40e 
AUBADE—A magnificently beautiful soft yellow with a rosy flush on the 
falls. 31 in. .......... 65c 
BEOWULF—The first true maroon Iris, a solid, smooth color blending to an 
edge of soft, rich brown. The velvet of the F. equals that of Dominion. 
Golden beard. Large, early, well-branched. 32 in.......$12.50 
BLACKAMOOR (J. Sass 1932)—40 in. M. The largest, darkest and richest 
blue purple self to date. A brilliant blue beard intensifies the color _ 65c 
BLACK WINGS—One of the finest of the dark colored Irises with nearly 
black falls and standards a little lighter. A sensational Iris..... 75c 
BLUE GOWN (Essig)—A large, near self of good form and fine substance. 
Blue with fine depth of color. 48 in..... 75c 
BLUE HILL—One of the bluest of all. Large, ruffled, clear color .... 35c 
BLUE MONARCH (J. Sass ’33)—A violet blue self of deep tone, good size 
and substance. Vigorous, well branched and hardy. A. M., A. I. S. 1936. 40 in. $2.00 
BLUE VELVET (Loomis 1929)—An Iris of superlative beauty, clear, rich, 
beautiful, the richest, deepest, darkest blue velvet... 40c 
BRANGAENE—A large red-copper blend, dark velvety falls. 34 in. 25c 
BUECHLEY’S GIANT (Wassenberg, 1932)—From introducer’s description: 
A very large blue toned Iris of perfect form and color. Might be called a glori¬ 
fied Lord of June. A well-formed giant...... 75c 
CADMIA (Emigholz) —S. light primrose yellow, erect, domed; F. slightly darker, 
with bright gold beard. A lovely clear yellow, best and largest of its height. 30 in. $2.00 
CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS—A beautiful blended self of deep rose and buff, 
and heavy substance. 44 in. tall, it is a lusty grower with good foliage _ 25c 
CARFAX—46 inches. Rich velvety red-purple flowers of large size __ 25c 
CHEERIO (Ayers 1934)—40 in. S. lustrous tan; F. glowing, brilliant velvety 
red. Perhaps the “reddest” Iris yet. “A flame in the garden.” H. M., 
A. I. S., 1936 -------— $9.00 
CLARA NOYES—36 inches. A rich medley of yellow, orange and apricot. 
Large flowers. An entrancing warm blend. A. M., A. I. S. —. 65e 
CLAIRE de LUNE (Emigholz)—Large flowers of smooth texture on strong, 
candelabra-like stems. A clear light bluish lavender self, the center of the F. 
flushed deeper. A flower of distinct form brightened by a deep red gold beard.... $1.50 
CLASSIC H. M. 1931; A. M. 1932—A Dominion-Asia type of old gold and 
red-lavender, vividly glowing center .....— 25c 
COLUMBINE—A dainty pure white flower with the fine form and finish of 
Aphrodite. A sparkling, English medal winner. A real beauty. 40 in. 25c 
CORALIE (Ayers 1932)—38 in. Dykes Medal 1933. Says the introducer: 
“The loveliest color we have seen in an Iris.” S. Broad, clear pale red, flushed 
mauve; F. a glowing wine red of beautiful shade. Pure golden beard. A per¬ 
fectly stunning flower ....-.--- $3.50 
CROWN JEWEL—36 in. Somewhat similar to Clara Noyes but deeper color 
verging on burnt orange. S. deep yellow with orange flush; F. same yellow with 
dull red flush. A splendid doer and a brilliant flower... $3.00 
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