FIESTA 
CHINA LANTERN (Essig) 
This iris adds a new color note to the garden and is different from 
anything we have yet seen. The flowers are large with standards of 
old gold, strongly displayed in contrast to falls of red-violet. Of 
Cardinal parentage and perfectly hardy. 33^ feet. $1.00/ 3 for $2.50 
orders for several plants booked for summer delivery. Never before 
in our experience have we known any iris to equal the instant 
popularity that Chosen has commanded. 
From the time it first bloomed in the originator’s garden, this 
marvelous yellow iris has received unprecedented praise. By all 
who saw it in a large group of outstanding seedlings, this iris was 
“Chosen” as the finest thing in the garden. 
The following is a detailed description. Chosen is a yellow, taller 
and larger than Lady Paramount and deeper in color-tone. The 
rigid stem is well branched, the substance of the perfectly formed 
flowers is thick and firm, the texture is fine and the color is clear. 
It is not related to W. R. Dykes, so the birthmarks of that variety will 
never appear on the flawless falls of Chosen. It is extremely vigorous 
in growth, is not subject to rot, multiplies with great rapidity, and 
blooms prodigally. The three-branched stems are usually 50 inches 
tall, the flowers 5M inches wide by 534^ inches high. 
See color illustration on front cover. $25.00 
CLARA NOYES (Sass, H. P.) 
A lovely blend of peach and apricot tones producing a most 
delightful effect. The standards are a soft yellow Rushed with red; 
the falls an orange yellow heavily veined with rich red. 3 feet. 
35c/ 3 for 75c 
CLARIBEL (J. Sass) 
A handsome large plicata with pure white flowers marked deep 
blue. The stalks are tall and well branched and the variety is perfectly 
hardy. It will possibly take the place of Los Angeles in the colder 
climates. $5.00 
COPPER LUSTRE (Kirkland) 
The most unusual blending of copper, gold, pinkish-tan and 
lavender. This iris was heralded as a new “break” in breeding and 
created a sensation when introduced four years ago. Due to the 
unprecedented publicity Copper Lustre has received, stock is still 
rather scarce. 3 feet. $8.00 
CORALIE (Ayres) 
A beautiful blend of pink and red that approaches a soft raspberry 
effect. The bright golden beard adds a pleasing note of color to 
this charming iris. Flowers of good size on stems of medium height. 
Winner of the Dykes Gold Medal for 1933. $3.00 
CRYSTAL BEAUTY (J. Sass) 
A hardy white of excellent merit that we can recommend for the 
more rugged climates. A graceful cool white with flowers of good 
size on 33^ foot stems. $ 2.00 
DARK KNIGHT (Salbach) 
A bold iris with flowers of deep wine red, blended with brown 
mahogany on the falls. The large blooms on tall stems make a pleasing 
deep color note in the garden. A late bloomer. $2.50 
CHINA MAID (Milliken) 
It is always difficult to paint a satisfactory word picture of a beau¬ 
tiful iris, but when it comes to describing China Maid, the task 
becomes nearly impossible. Words simply fail to convey an adequate 
impression of the beauty this Rower possesses with its intriguing 
blend of pink, golden bronze and soft lilac—and color is only one 
of the beauties of this splendid iris. The large, well-proportioned 
Rowers of sturdy substance and smooth even texture are carried on 
tall graceful stems and make a picture in the garden that brings forth 
unbounded praise. Try China Maid with some of the light blues, 
such as Shining Waters or Pale Moonlight. You will be thrilled 
with the beauty of this combination. $ 10.00 
CHINA ROSE (Salbach) 
Described as a “little Frieda Mohr” but gives a very different 
effect in the garden. The color is an orchid-rose with soft delicate 
pinkish standards that blend beautifully with the deeper falls. 
Flowers early and continues well through the season. 
75c/ 3 for $2.00 
DAUNTLESS (Connell) 
Of proven qualities and considered one of the finest reds ever 
introduced. Flowers of fine form and good substance. Dauntless was 
awarded the Dykes medal for the finest iris produced in 1929. 
33^ feet. 35c/ 3 for 75c 
DAY DREAM (Sturtevant) 
A beautiful blend of pink and yellow tones with falls darker than 
the standards. Large blooms on a tall, well branched stalk. A popular 
variety. 33^ feet. 35c/ 3 for 75c 
DEPUTE NOMBLOT (Cayeux) 
Rated among the finest irises in commerce, this former Dykes Medal 
winner has received praise from many lands. It is of French origin, 
and was shown for the first time in this country in 1930. The stan¬ 
dards are a light rosy purple overlaid with bronzy gold, and the 
falls are a velvety garnet red shaded with purple. A strong grower. 
3 feet. 40c/ 3 for $1.00 
CHOSEN (C. G. White) 
This iris, so beautifully and accurately illustrated on the cover of 
the catalog, was introduced last season and has at once become a 
sensation. When introduced, we were confident that our stock was 
entirely adequate, but so phenomenal was the demand that toward 
the end of the season we were forced to return many orders unfilled. 
Moreover, before the blooming season this year, we already had 
DOG ROSE (Insole) 
Without doubt this is one of the most desirable of the pink toned 
irises. The color is exceptionally clean and strong and the flower is 
glorified by a deep gold beard. Dog Rose has come to us from 
England, where it won a silver medal. We believe we are fortunate 
in having a fine stock of this variety but do not anticipate that it 
will last us through the entire season. 4 feet. 75c/ 3 for $2.00 
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