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Maple Valley Iris Gardens 
MRS. J. L. GIBSON (Gibson 1930) L. 38 
in. A most magnificent violet blue self. 
It has an intense shining luster that puts 
it in a class by itself. Its large, smooth¬ 
ly rounded flowers are gracefully car¬ 
ried on tall well branched stems. Gold 
Medal, England, 1930. R. 89. $3.50 
MRS. WILLARD JAQUES (J. Sass 1938) 
M. 36 in. A very fine new pink toned 
blend between No-we-ta and Clara Noyes 
in coloring. Very fresh and lovely. $10.00 
MUSSOLINI (Dykes 1932) V. L. 38 in. A 
huge, bold flower of vivid blue purple 
coloring. You either like it very much 
or not at all. A strong, outstanding iris 
personality. Vigorous plants. $5.00 
NARAIN (Shuber 1936) M. 38 in. A clear 
pure blue self of exquisite coloring. The 
large flowers with broad flaring falls 
are of a smooth silky texture. Tall, vig¬ 
orous and free flowering. R. 86. $5.00 
NARANJA (Mit. 1935) L. 40 in. A rich 
deep yellow with an orange tone on the 
falls. A striking color in iris, this has 
become one of the most sought after 
varieties. Of excellent form and car¬ 
riage it seems hardy and floriferous here. 
H. M., 1936. A. M., 1937. R. 91. $10.00 
NEBRASKA (H. P. Sass 1927) V. L. 34 
in. A deep, almost apricot yellow of 
pleasing, ruffled form. The rich brown 
markings on the falls give a very rich 
effect to the flower. Blooms very late. 
35c 
NENE (Cay. 1928) M. 40 in. One of the 
very largest of all irises, Nene has clear 
pure color and good form. The standards 
are rosy lilac, the falls rich red purple. 
C. M., France, 1930. 35c 
NINGAL (Ayres 1932) M. 36 in. A clear 
toned blend of bronzy buff and cerulian 
blue. The smooth, beautifully formed 
flower has a lustrous finish that enhances 
its beauty. R. 83. We think this rating 
too low, as Ningal is a fine iris at this 
price. 35c 
NOWETA (H. P. Sass 1932) M. 32 in. A 
charming pink iris of medium size and 
height but very fresh and lovely in col¬ 
or. The flowers are of clear, nearly pure 
pink and are delightfully frilled and ruf¬ 
fled. Planted with a clear blue like Clar- 
idad the effect is beautiful. R. 87. Very 
hardy. 50c 
NURMAHAL (Nich. 1931) M. 38 in. A 
rich red brown of similar color to Grace 
Sturtevant but of much better form and 
substance. Well branched and a good 
grower. R. 84. 25c 
O RIAN A (H. P. Sass 1933) M. L. 32 in. A 
pure white iris of perfect form and won¬ 
derful substance. The pod parent of the 
famous Snowking, Oriana is similar in 
form and purity but not so tall nor so 
grand. Still it is one of the very finest 
hardy white irises. H. M., 1933. R. 87. 
$1.00 
OSCEOLA (Wiesner 1937) M. 40 in. A 
very fine, clear sky blue, much like Souv. 
de Loetitia Michaud in color but not in 
growth, as Osceola is perfectly hardy, 
prolific and free flowering. The stems 
are tall and well branched, the flowers 
well formed and of good substance. $2.00 
OSSAR (H. P. Sass 1937) M. 32 in. One 
of the very richest and most brilliant of 
the new reds, a glowing brown red self 
that catches and holds the eye. Neither 
large nor tall, it has perfect form, pro¬ 
portion and branching. R. 90. Like all 
Sass irises it is hardy. $7.50 
OXHEART (Nich. 1934) L. 36 in. A rich 
cherry red self of fine shape and firm 
substance. The wide circular falls are 
deep and velvety with smooth unveined 
haft and harmonizing beard. R. 84. $1.00 
OZONE (J. Sass 1935) M. 36 in. One of 
the most fascinating irises we grow. It 
is hard to describe as the coloring is very 
unusual, a smooth soft lavender violet 
self with a sheen of pink over the whole 
flower. A smooth signal patch of rosy 
brown near the throat gives a novel and 
charming effect. Very free in growth 
and bloom. H. M., 1936. R. 90. $5.00 
PALE MOONLIGHT (Essig 1931) M. 48 
in. Another very lovely blue self, light 
and pure in tone. The flowers are very 
large and well placed on fine tall stems. 
It has not been thoroughly tested for 
hardiness here. R. 91. 75c 
PARTHENON (Con. 1934) M. 40 in. A 
warm white with pale gold central glow. 
Tall and widely branched, perfectly har¬ 
dy. H. M., 1936. R. 87. * $1.00 
PEARL LUSTRE (Weed 1937) M. 38 in. 
A clear, light yellow self of excellent 
form and substance. The large, well 
formed flowers are splendidly placed on 
the tall widely branched stems. Free 
flowering vigorous plants. Not yet rat¬ 
ed. $20.00 
PERSIA (Ayres 1929) M. 48 in. A med¬ 
ley of rich blue and purple tones, both 
soft and brilliant, with a silky texture, 
very suggestive of a rare Persian rug. 
One of the most individual irises in the 
garden and one everyone wants. R. 86. 
Strong grower. 35c 
