Battle Creek, Mich. 
IRISES—Tali Bearded 
^ SIR KNIGHT—40 in. (Ashley, 1934). During six seasons of bloom in onr 
gardens, this Iris has been outstanding in size, depth of color, and velvety 
falls. S. Bradley’s violet edged fluorite violet; F. hyacinth violet overlaid 
fluorite violet. The showiest Iris of its color. A wonderful sheen and 
iridescence. Deep orange-tipped beard. Single flowers have measured 8 %x 6 i /2 
in. Striking fragrance and greatest brilliancy. H. M., A. I. S., 1936 . .$3.50 
SIR MICHAEL—Midseason, 48 in. S. clear lavender blue; F. rich deep 
purple, suffused red-brown, brilliant red-gold beard. According to Dr. Ayers, 
SIR MICHAEL stands head and shoulders above all other English Irises . 25c 
SNOW KING—Hailed as the finest white iris yet produced. Very large 
floAvers, faultless of form and placement, of a clear unmarred white. Flaring 
falls with pale yellow beard. Exceptional weather resistance. 40 in. A. M., 
SOLITAIRE—A white self on the order of White and Gold . 50c 
SPOKAN (J. Sass 1933)—38 in. H. M., A. I. S., ’36. A very large solid colored 
deep chestnut-red Avith a copperv suffusion. Brilliant and commanding . $5.00 
SPRING BEAUTY TB-E-R7L (Gers.; Kellogg 1934)—36 in. A light junk color 
close to pink satin but of different form and effect. Locust bloom scent . $2.00 
SPRING MAID (Loomis 1932)—M. 46 in. A beautiful yellow blend of fresh 
coloring, tall and stately. Color a clear rose pink with center flushed honey 
yelloAv. Most charming and outstanding. H. M., A. I. S'.‘ 40c 
ST. LOUIS (Wiesner 1934)—Practically a velvety indigo purple self that should 
rank near the top. With floAA^ers of brilliant luster, it is tall and Avell groomed $1.00 
SUNMIST—‘‘That flower of charm.” Translucent flowers of delicate ivory 
and maize yellow; S. beautifully ruffled. Good substance. Fine in e\"ery 
AAmy. 36 in. $2.50 
SUNOL (Mitchell) —One of the “must-have” blends. An iridescent, globular 
golden-bronze flushed lavender. Unique in color and a model of form . $1.00 
TALISMAN (Murrell 1930)—M. 38 in. A delicate pink and yellow blend 
Avith a general effect of golden apricot. A fragrant Iris of rich coloring. 25c 
TAPESTRY—39 in. A subtle blending of smoky mulberry-purple with more 
intense shading at the center of the falls . 40c 
TARANTELLA (H. P. Sass, 1935)—Tall stems bearing graceful flowers of 
medium size, fine branching and placement. Doubtless the best “pink” plicata. 
The floAvers are snowy AA'hite with a daintA", uniform stitching of delicate pink... $5.00 
TA-WA (H. P. Sass)—A most pleasing intermediate Avith large, pale yelloAv 
flowers of good substance. 24 in. $1.00 
THEODOLINDA (Ayers 1932)—A San Francisco type Iris with immense 
flowers. Absolutely hardy and outstanding . 60c 
THURATUS—A black purple self by Mr. H. P. Sass. One of the darkest . 45c 
TIGER-TIGER—Large, well-formed floAvers, of coppery red . 60e 
TINT O’TAN (Ayers 1933)—40 in. A striking flower of bronze tan and straAv 
yellow giving a brown effect. Long floAvering period . $6.00 
TIPO RED—A most floriferous sort with flowers of an unusual glowing rose- 
red that is most intense. Very popular . 40c 
TOKAY—An exquisite pink blend with clear yelloAA; heart . 35c 
TRAIL’S END—A distinct and different blend, that lies betAveen Mary Geddes 
and Coralie. S. citron yellow overlaid soft orange red; F. deep orange red 
Avdth yellow reverse. Superlatively beautiful coloring. Strong groAver and free 
bloomer. 38 in. The more you see it, the finer it seems . $3.00 
TUSCANY GOLD—A distinct reddish gold blend with S. of sulphine yellow 
shading to purplish margins; F. same with more purple. 32 in... 25c 
^ VALOR—A tall and stately Iris of perfect form. S. blue violet, domed and 
firm; F. same color shading to raisin purple at edge. Has all good qualities. 
Deliciously fragrant. A. M., A. I. S., 1936. 50 in... 90c 
VENERABLE (Gottschall ’36)—A distinct break in Iris color—a slatey, metal¬ 
lic blue, large and of splendid form. An almost unbelievable self color of cool 
effect. Strong stems. 36 in. $7.50 
VENUS DE MILO—42 in. A clear Avhite Dominion seedling by Mr. Ayres, 
with bright yellow beard. Heavy substance and fine texture. H. M., A. I. S. 
Second choice for Dykes medal, 1936 . 35c 
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