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SCHREINER’S IRIS GARDENS 
NEON (Salbach 1934) M. 39". 
An old- gold and coppery-red bicolor which is outstanding 
for brilliance in dry sections but with us does not equal 
such sorts as Spokan and Golden Helmet. $2.00 
NINGAL (Ayres 1931) M. 37". 
Named for the Chaldean moon-goddess, this combina¬ 
tion of cerulean blue and buffy-cream is one of our most 
subtle, liquescent blends. A specimen type for the con¬ 
noisseur. 35c; 3 for 75c 
NOWETA (H. Sass 1932) M. 33". 
Nearly all our pink irises have an orchid tone. Here is 
one that is definitely a creamy-pink. Seen in the mass 
this sprightly, frilly flower is warm and melting, striking 
a color note that is delightfully different. Unquestionably 
our pinkest iris. 50c 
PARTHENON (Connell 1934) M. 37". 
A smooth, chalky white of heavy substance with pale 
gold veins and beard. Tall, vigorous, and hardy. A white 
of large size and unusually fine form. We expect that 
Parthenon and Oriana. along with the newer Gudrun , Crystal 
Beauty , and Snowking will soon displace the more tender 
white varieties. $1.00 
PAULETTE (Millet 1930) M. 38". 
This giant iris has falls so broad that they measure three 
and one-half inches across (more than the width of this 
column) — the flower itself being one of the most gigantic 
in all irisdom. Unlike some other extra large varieties, it 
has very good color (a uniform light lavender-blue), heavy 
substance, and splendid branching. A descendant of Souve- 
nier de Loetitia Michaud , it has much of the refinement of 
that flower. A very tall grower. 40c 
ORIANA (H. Sass 1933) EM. 34". 
Broad-petaled pure white of unquestioned hardiness. A 
superior sort that is quietly making its way. $1.00 
ORLOFF (H. Sass 1937) M. 33". 
Another unique iris representing another color advance: 
the second outstanding brown and tan plicata produced to 
date. The creamy-yellow ground is overlain a rich cinna¬ 
mon brown which is more intense on the standards than on 
the falls. The heart of the flower has an intensification of 
yellow. The medium-sized blooms are of fine form; branch¬ 
ing is good. (Pictured on page 29.) $30.00 
OSCEOLA (Wiesner 1937) M. 36". 
An unusual feature of this flower is its crepy, crinkly 
texture. In color it is a soft blue with a very warm throat. 
Fresh-toned, and a free bloomer. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
PEACEMAKER (Mitchell 1934) EM. 40". 
A cool oyster-white to porcelain blue, with large flowers 
and tall stems. The color is a superb foil for planting, this 
variety being indeed a peace-maker among many different 
hues. 50c 
PERSIA (Ayres 1929) M. 38". 
One of the most distinctive of all varieties, 
silvery lavender, dove grey, and rich purple, 
tiful. 
A blend of 
Very beau- 
350 
PHEBUS (Cayeux 1930) M. 36". 
The crisp, trim form of lovely Phebus and its pleasing 
lemon-yellow color have always found favor with us. The 
sturdy stalks of this meritorious iris often carry an unusual 
number of airily poised blooms open at one time. 40c 
OX HEART (Nicholls 1934) M. 36". 
A red-purple bicolor verging on a strawberry tone. Novel 
in form because of the extremely rounded falls. 75c 
OZONE (J. Sass 1935) M. 37". 
In addition to the usually enumerated points of a fine 
iris - purity of color, richness of texture, symmetry of form, 
grace of carriage, height and stoutness of stem, openness of 
branching, vigor, and floriferousness, there is one other 
point often overlooked, in which, along with the possession 
of all the other good points, this iris excels. This is distinct- 
tiveness or individuality. There is no other iris like Ozone. 
Once you have seen it you will always remember it. Yet 
it is a difficult iris to describe, the exact color being a very 
subtle one. Perhaps it could best be called a deep pearly 
mauve. The flower is a self except for generous epaulettes 
of warm coppery brown on the haft, harmonious as the 
chestnut crest of a sleek grey bird. A very deftly-turned 
iris and one that it is easy to fall in love with. One of the 
best of the recent Sass introductions. $4.00 
PACIFIC (Essig 1929) E. 32". 
Like limpid blue water is this tranquil light-toned self. 
Excellent for foreground planting. 25c 
PALE MOONLIGHT (Essig 1931) VL. 38". 
A stately pale blue iris of perfect form, great size, shim¬ 
mering purity, and stalwart, low-branched stems. A sen¬ 
sational iris where its slight tenderness does not limit its 
usefulness. $1.00 
PICADOR (Morrison 1930) ML. 36". 
A vigorous blended variegata with standards of tarnished 
gold and falls a brown carmine. 50c; 3 for $1.00 
PINK OPAL (J. Sass 1934) M. 38". 
An ethereal, feminine flower of opulent rounded form; in 
color a serenely chaste tone of light orchid pink. Easily 
one of the most beautiful of the pink irises. Large and 
tall and a very easy grower. 35c; 3 for 75c 
PINK SATIN (J. Sass 1930) M. 36". 
Sister of Pink Opal: a bit more fragile, a bit pinker, a 
bit more illustrious. One of the greatest pink irises. 35c 
PIUTE (Thomas 1937) M. 38". 
A rich wine red with a bronzy undercast, giving the flower 
a very warm appearance. A quiet haft and golden beard 
contribute to its general excellence. $15.00 
PLUIE D’OR (Cayeux 1928) M. 36". 
A few years ago this was the one fine yellow iris. Even 
today it merits considerable attention and use, especially 
for mass effects. A golden yellow self of medium size, it 
is both profuse and reliable. With this fine, medium-large 
sort now so inexpensive, a dozen of the smaller, older yel¬ 
lows may well be discarded. 25c; 3 for 50c 
PLURABELLE (Cayeux 1933) M. 38". 
Well-branched stems carry this graceful fleur-de-lis of 
golden Chinese amber and smoothly lacquered mauve. 
$ 2.00 
PALLIDA FOLIOSA VARIEGATA EM. 34". 
Few flower lovers know that there is an iris with the same 
variegated silver foliage as ribbon grass. This striking sort 
which has fresh light blue blooms is one of the most worth¬ 
while of all iris novelties 25c 
PRES. PILKINGTON (Cayeux 1931) ML. 40". 
One of the largest and most exquisite of the blends. A 
pale crystalline buff heavily infused lavender, especially in 
the falls. A magnificently proportioned iris full of subtle 
overtones. 25c; 3 for 50c 
