IRISES—GersdorlTs New 
ARVISTA Gardens 
and include the following: Kerula, Kirdyaga, Lola Csonka, Mela-Haska, and Spring 
Beauty. 
BRENDA TB-E-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1937)—Large, flaring F. well branched, 
36 in., heavy substance, 7 buds. A medium deep rose colored self.. $3.00 
BLUE MIST Table Iris TB-EB-BIL (Gers,; Ashley 1931)— Pallid bluish violet 
self, 32 in. “notable for its refreshing blueness and informal form”—Texas. 
Very free, compact growth. 10 buds -.... $1.00 
BUENO TB-EM-R9M Table Iris (Gers.; Ashley 1934)—Apple blossom scent 
color effect velvety deep rose red bicolor, medium size, flaring falls, free bloom¬ 
ing, 7 buds, successful in Texas for a low mass .... $1.00 
GRATONE Table Iris (Gers.; Kellogg 1934)—TB-EM-BIL 30-33 — Short 
branched, but not bunched, very free and long blooming, medium size with 
locust blossom scent. S. pale aniline lilac, arching, nearly closed; F. semi- 
flaring, mauvette to pale aniline lilac. Entire flower a silvered clear gray blue, 
fine for table and for bedding. A favorite in Texas .... $1.50 
JOANDRA (Joe-an’ dra) TB-M-W 8 M (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—30 in., 7 buds; 
a medium sized plicata of heavy substance with almost horizontal falls. S. 
white nearly covered with deep orchid pink; F. white with edges frilled and 
specked deep orchid pink. Compact growth..—. $2.00 
JUMA TB-EM-B9D (Gers.; Ashley 1937)—36 in. A plant of compact growth, 
nicely branched, 8 buds, very large flowers of a blackish red purple bicolor blend $4.00 
LILYWHITE—TB-M-W4L (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—30 in. A sister seedling of 
White Crepe, of different form and a self of ivory white. This is the latest 
of the trio of white bedding Iris which includes White Crepe and White Sister. 
Compact growth, 9 buds.-. $1.50 
MALLOW ROSE—TB-MP-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—36 in. An even toned 
rose color self of compact growth. 8 buds.—. $ 1.00 
OLETA (O-Lee-tah’) TB-M-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—36-40 in. 7-9 buds, 
short branched but not interfering, compact growth, so free in bloom that 
a well grown clump produces the same effect as a Siberian when in bloom. 
A silky self of phlox purple, medium size. This is of the Massing Type of 
Iris rather than the exhibition type of tall bearded, all of which, however, 
stand up well in the garden without any coddling. $1.50 
QUAKER MAID—TB-M-BIL (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—30 in. Compact growth, 
self, light blue in effect, favored by Mr. Lapham; compact growth, 8 buds. $1.50 
ROYAL PRINCE IB-M-R9D (Gers.; Ashley 1937)— S. Pleroma Violet; F. 
flaring velvety Hyacinth Violet with darker veins; haft white reticulated 
cotinga purple, orange beard, pleasing scent; 18 in. to 25 in.; similar type to 
FLAMMENSCHWEBT from which it is a sport; a rich, dark reddish violet 
bicolor ... . ... <j*o 0 q 
SANCIA (San’see-ah) TB-E-R7L (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—34 in. Compact growth, 
large flowers, extra substance, 8 buds. In effect, a nice orchid lavender pink. $2.50 
SHAMOVAL TB-M-B1M (Gers.; Ashley 1937)—32 in. 7 buds. A Caterina 
with flaring F., nicely branched large flowers of good substance and Hyacinth 
fragrance, an even shade of medium blue violet..... $ 3.00 
VIGO TB-E-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1937)—36 in. A well-branched, medium deep 
rose colored self of heavy substance with large, flaring falls and 7 buds. $3.00 
WHITE CREPE Table “ Iris TB-MF-WW (Gers.; Ashley 1934)— Pure snow 
white, slight reticulations on haft of falls, medium large, fine form and sub¬ 
stance, free in bloom, 9 to 12 buds, “Standing up under hot suns and rains, 
long blooming”—Texas; 34 in. Mrs. H. Darwin type greatly glorified. $1.50 
WHITE SISTER—TB-EM-W4L (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—30 in. The smallest 
of this white trio and the earliest, and if possible the most free in bloom. 
The three form a grand trio of dainty white Iris for a long season of bloom. 
Considered by Mr. Gersdorff as a vast improvement over White Queen though 
not as all white the effect is the same and it does not sunburn, compact growth, 
10 or more buds ...... $1.50 
ZITA (Zee-tah’) IB-MF-R9M (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—18-28 in. A late mid¬ 
season intermediate w r ith small flowers of heavy substance, velvety flaring 
falls, grapy fragrance, compact growth, well branched, 8 buds. S. amparo 
purple, F. purple shaded Roods violet .. $1.50 
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