Tall Bearded Iris 
These are the Iris most generally known 
and by far the most popular. During May 
and June, they form a riot of color in the 
garden. Name of originator is enclosed 
in parenthesis following name of vari¬ 
ety. 
Height is given in inches, immediately 
after the name of the originator; 40" 
mean 40 inches. Height as well as flower 
size varies, of course, with soil, cultiva¬ 
tion, and climate. S. in the description 
means the three standards or upright 
petals of the blossom; F. means the falls 
or downfalling petals; H.M. means that 
the variety was the recipient of an Hon¬ 
orable Mention award bestowed by the 
judges of the American Iris Society; A.M. 
means that the variety has not only re¬ 
ceived an Honorable Mention award but 
also an Award of Merit from the Amer¬ 
ican Iris Society. 
The Dykes Medal is given to but one 
variety each year. To be eligible for this 
medal, the variety must have previously 
received an Honorable Mention and Award 
of Merit. A Dykes Medal is awarded to 
one variety in England and to one va¬ 
riety in France each year as well as to 
one variety in America. Six American 
Iris have received the award. 
No shipments of Bearded Iris until after 
Ju l ne 15th. Iris do best when planted 
during late June, July, August and Sep¬ 
tember. 
ALTA CALIFORNIA (Mitchell ) 45". Deep 
golden yellow with a bronze flush on the 
F. which intensifies the glowing color. 
All Iris judges place this variety among 
the very finest yellows in existence. Flow¬ 
ers are large and firm-textured. Ea. 50c. 
ANNE MARIE CAYEUX. The smooth, 
soft tones of this Iris are indescribable. 
The introducer says “a blending of the 
sky’s colors at sunset and those of a 
pigeon’s throat.” The flowers are very 
large, of a thick and leathery substance. 
The whole effect is wonderfully beautiful 
—soft rosy heliotrope blended with gray¬ 
ish amber, beard orange. Each, 50c. 
BLUE VELVET (Loomis) 42". Petals 
similar in shade and texture to deepest 
blue velvet. Each, 25c. 
CLARA NOYES (Sass) 32". Petals are a 
blend of orange, yellow and red of Talis¬ 
man rose coloring. Very odd and beauti¬ 
ful. A.M. Each, 35c. 
DAUNTLESS (Connell) 41". The finest 
low-priced red variety. For those who 
desire two good reds, we recommend this 
variety and Indian Chief. Dykes Medal 
winner. Each, 35c. 
DESERT GOLD (Kirkland) 35". A very 
early bloomer. An extremely large, finely 
formed, smooth clear yellow with brilliant 
beard. Fragrant. A.M. See back cover. 
Each, 35c. 
DOLLY MADISON (Williamson) 36". S. 
mauvette, shaded yellow at base; F. 
Flaring, lilac with a golden tinge. H.M. 
See back cover. Each, 25c. 
EUPHONY (Sass) 32". S. ruffled, of mus¬ 
tard yellow, flushed blue in center and 
overlaid soft brown. Each, 25c. 
FRIEDA MOHR (Mohr) 44". Large lilac- 
pink bi-color which has long been a fav¬ 
orite. Each, 25c. 
GRACE STURTEVANT (Bliss) 36". Bril¬ 
liant red-brown on long stems. Each, 25c. 
INDIAN CHIEF (Ayres) 36". S. pinkish 
red; F. velvety red. One of the finest 
reds in the garden, regardless of price; 
a most popular sort. See back cover. 
Each, 25c. 
LOS ANGELES (Mohr) 46". Great satiny 
white flowers, faintly edged with blue. 
Popular sort. Each, 25c. 
MARY GEDDES (Wash.) 38". A Dykes 
Medal Winner. A rich golden salmon 
blend, the F. stained deeper and over¬ 
laid Pompeian red. Each, $1.00. 
MIDGARD (Sass) 33". The best known 
and most popular pink and yellow blend— 
a medley in soft tones of great charm. 
The ruffled petals show up under arti¬ 
ficial light. Flowers small. Each, 25c. 
MRS. VALERIE WEST (Bliss) 40". Most 
popular variety ever imported from Eng¬ 
land—a mixture of lavender, bronze and 
crimson. Each, 25c. 
PLUIE D’OR (Cayeux) 36". The name 
means Golden Rain and that is the color 
effect of the floriferous stalks—a rain of 
gold. Dykes Medal winner. Each, 25c. 
PRESIDENT PILKINGTON (Cayeux) 
46". Very huge flower, being a lovely 
pastel blend of lavender, blue, buff, yellow, 
and rose, with striking gold beard. French 
award winner. Each, 35c. 
PURISSIMA (Mohr) 40". Pure cold white. 
One of the finest whites yet. Each, 25c. 
RAMESES (Sass) 38". A symphony in 
rose, pink, and buff, shading to yellow 
near edges. Apricot beard. American 
Dykes Medal winner. Each, 25c. 
RED DOMINION (Ayres) 40". Luxurious 
red velvet, the shade of a glass of fine 
wine with the light shining through it. 
S. clear lustrous red, slightly frilled; F. 
horizontal and velvety. H.M. Each, 60c. 
SENSATION (Cayeux) 34". Cornflower 
blue. One of the finest of all blue Iris of 
this shade. Each, 35c. 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig) 50". A soft, clear, 
enamel-like blue. This Iris was recently 
awarded the Dykes Medal of the American 
Iris Society for 1935. It is of tall and 
stately habit and carries many buds to 
the stalk. Each, $1.50. 
WILLIAM MOHR (Mohr) 30". World’s 
best Oncocyclus-pogon-iris hybrid. Large 
blossoms of pale lilac, netted and veined 
violet. Unique. Each, 25c. 
Midgard 
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