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Angelus: One of the highlights of our 1936 blooming season was the appearance of this new pink 
blend, which for size, substance, breadth of petal, and freshness of tone surpasses anything in its color 
section that we have seen. Although irises in every color-group have undergone a wonderful improve¬ 
ment in recent years, being incomparably larger and more beautiful than the varieties of ten or even five 
years ago, the pinks as a class have lagged slightly in respect to improvement in size, heaviness of petals, 
and, often, breadth of falls (one of the essentials of fine form in irises). Angelus affords a happy exception 
to this rule, its size, substance, copiously formed falls and courtly bearing ranking it alongside the great 
Depute Nomblot , from which it is derived. (See illustration on page 2.) In color Angelus in a delectable blend 
of fresh light pink in the standards (which are also unusually broad and finely domed) and a similar pink 
in the falls, which exhibit a slight lavender iridescence just below the bright lemon beard. Throughout 
the haft, claws, and base of the standards there is a generous but delicate infusion of lemon yellow. Be¬ 
cause of the subtle balance of color tones and fine silken texture, Angelus is an exquisitely harmonious blend, 
while remaining, however, in general effect one of the pinkest irises thus far produced. A well branched 
iris; 34 inches tall. Price, each $ 20.00 
Exclusive: There are so many blue irises in commerce that when one appears of a shade of blue en¬ 
tirely different from any other it becomes news. Exclusive is a clear, light blue with a distinct silvery sheen 
especially near the edges of the petals, suggesting in general effect the shade often known as “powder- 
blue”. This distinctive iris is exceptionally large and clean-cut with splendid substance inhibiting any sign 
of floppiness. The unmarred haft and bland yellow beard contribute to the air of serene limpidity which 
invests this flower. Unlike several other giant irises in the light blue color-section, this iris is of a Spartan 
hardiness, having passed through -36° weather without a sign of injury. Exclusive has elicited some of the 
most favorable comment ever given a new variety in the bulletins of the American Iris Society. We are 
proud to be the introducers of this fine origination of Dr. Grant. (The picture on page 2 gives a hint of 
the fine iridescence which characterizes this flower.) Exclusive is 40 inches tall and is finely branched. 
Price, each $ 15.00 
Indian Hills: A second seedling of Dr. Grant’s which we offer is this worthy production, Indian 
Hills. It has a color which we need and which hybridizers, heretofore, have seemed unable to obtain in 
a free-growing plant. This variety is ideal in this respect, being both vigorous and prolific. Indian Hills 
is a rich, clear purple of extra large size and opulent oval form. The clear, lustrous color is magnificent in 
the clump, being just what landscape artists have long sought in a large-flowered variety. This iris is 
practically a self-color with a white beard shading to rich orange. It is distinctively fragrant. We con¬ 
sider Indian Hills fully the equal of our other introductions of this season, but because we have a better 
stock we are able to offer it aya price exceptionally moderate for so fine a variety. This iris is 36 inches 
tall and is also well branched. Price, each $ 10.00 
Hybrid Type — Early Flowering 
Pesliawsir: A hybrid containing blood of the tall bearded, dwarf bearded, and Oncocyclus species. 
From the latter it inherits the distinctive coloring and form (seen in Wm. Mohr), but because it is derived 
only one-eighth from the Oncocyclus, it can be grown without coddling or fuss. Peshawar is a rich red- 
purple completely veined and dotted a deeper shade. The beard is striking, being twice as large as is normal 
for a tall-bearded type, and of a rich gold color. The stems bear two or three branches and are about twenty- 
four inches tall. This hybrid blooms about ten days earlier than the tall bearded varieties, with which it 
compares quite favorably in size. Price, each $ 5.50 
Novelty Intermediate Offering 
Andalusian flluo: We believe that intermediate iris, which bloom from tulip-time to the tall- 
bearded season, deserve a great deal more attention than the public has given them. It can readily be 
imagined how desirable it would be to have over two weeks of bloom added to the glory we now enjoy. 
Improvements on this frontier of iris development are not rapid, however, because of inherent difficulties 
involved in crossing the dwarfs and the tall-bearded sorts. In Andalusian Blue (Sensation x Petit Daniel ) 
we have secured a color previously unknown in the intermediate section: a fine sky-blue similar to Sensation, 
which variety it also resembles in form, texture, and branching. We are releasing only a few roots of this 
variety this season and will be interested in hearing reports of their performance in other sections of the 
country. Price, each $ 5.00 
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens 
Riverview Station, St. Paul, Minnesota 
Gardens located at 1350 S. Robert St. 
Telephone: Riverview 3799 
