Battlfe Creek, Mich. 
IRISES—Tall Bearded 
JOANDRA (Joe-an’ dra) TB-M-W8M (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. $1.00 
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 $1.00 
LELYWHITE—TB-M-W4L (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—30 in. A sister seedling of 
White Crepe, of different form and a self of ivorv white. Compact. 9 buds. 50c 
MALLOW ROSE—TB-MF-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1935) —36 in. An even toned 
rose color self of compact growth. 8 buds. Wonderfullv free blooming. $1.00 
OLETA (O-Lee-tah’) TB-M-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—36-40 in. 7-9 buds, 
short branched, compact growth, so free that a well grown clump has the same 
effect of a Siberian when in bloom. A phlox purple self, medium size. 50c 
QUAKER MAID—TB-M-BIL (Gers.; Ashley 1935) —30 in. Compact growth, 
self, light blue in effect, favored by Mr. Lapham; 8 buds.. $1.00 
ROYAL PRINCE IB-M-B9D (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.; a rich, dark red¬ 
dish violet bicolor. $1.50 
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. $1.50 
VIGO-TB-E-RIL (Gers.; Ashley 1937) —36 in. A silky mauvette or pinkish 
mouse gray self. $1.00 
WHITE CREPE Table Iris TB-MF-WW (Gers.; Ashley 1934) —Pure snow 
white, slight reticulations on haft, medium large, fine form and substance, free 
in bloom, 9 to 12 buds. Fine weather resistance, long season. $1.00 
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. A vast improvement over 
White Queen. Does not sunburn, compact growth, 10 buds... 50c 
ZITA (Zee-tah’) IB-MF-R9M (Gers.; Ashley 1935) —18-28 in. A mid-season 
intermediate of heavy substance, velvety flaring falls, grapy fragrance, com¬ 
pact, 8 buds. S. amparo purple, F. purple shaded Roods violet. 50c 
TALL BEARDED IRISES 
Fine New and Rare Varieties 
AIRY DREAM—Lighter and pinker than S'usan Bliss. Verv desirable. 38 in. 25c 
AKBAR—A tall, even toned, browner Alcazar. One of the best. 50c 
AL-LU-WE (H. Sass 1932)—A tall and large-flowered variegata with fine, 
clean colored yellow standards and red brown falls, slightly fluted. 50c 
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 . 60c 
AMBROSIA—An Iris of ethereally smooth, soft color of fairy-like appearance. 
Pink and silvery white most delicately combined, and a golden beard... 50c 
AMITOLA—A most interesting smooth blend of rose and gold and lavender. 
S. light Russet Vinaceous. F. Tourmaline Pink with lavender flush. 38 in. $7.50 
ANN MARIE CAYEUX (Cay. 1928)—38 in. An exquisite Iris distinct in 
color and form. S. mauve shot vTth fawn; F. rosy heliotrope flushed blue. 35c 
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 
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. 50e 
BLUE GOWN (Essig)—A large, near self of good form and fine substance. 
Blue with fine depth of color. 48 in... 75c 
