Battle Creek, Mich. 
IRISES—Tall Bearded 
TA-WA (H. P. Sass)— A most pleasing intermediate with large, pale yellow 
floAvers of good substance. 24".25 
^ THEODOLINDA (Ayers 1932)—A San Francisco type Iris with immense 
flowers. Absolutely hardy and outstanding .50 
THE BLACK DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1934)—An almost black iris. Rich flowers of 
deep pansy violet with a black sheen and velvety texture. 36". 1.00 
THE RED BRICK (Weed 1939)—26". A real brick red that attracted much 
attention from the seven judges who saw it last season. Striking flowers of 
good carrjdng power...:. 10.00 
THURATUS—A black purple self by Mr. H. P. Sass. One of the darkest .25 
TINT O’TAN (Ayers 1933)—40 in. A striking flower of bronze tan and straw 
yellow giving a brown effect. Long flowering period . 4.00 
TIPO RED—A most floriferous sort with flowers of an unusual glowing rose- 
red that is most intense. Very popular .25 
TRAIL’S END—A distinct and different blend, that lies between Mary Geddes 
and Coralie. S. citron yellow overlaid soft orange red; F. deep orange red 
with yellow reverse. Superlatively beautiful coloring. Strong and free. 38". 2.00 
^ 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"...60 
VENUS DE MILO—42". A clear white Dominion seedling by Mr. Ayers, 
with bright yellow' beard. Heavy substance and fine texture. H.M., A.I.S. 
Second choice D 3 hes medal, 1936.35 
VERT-GALANT—A D 3 'kes medal winner in a distinct shade of brilliant copper- 
red with standards of coppery fawn. Huge flow r ers wdth a copper tone of un¬ 
usually good carrying quality that easil 3 r dominate the garden. A.M.35 
VIGO—TB-E-RIL (Gers.; Ashley 1937)—36". A silk)' mauvette or pinkish 
mouse gray self . 50 
* VIOLET CROWN (Kirkland ’31)—A gorgeous heliotrope self wdth large 
flowers of perfect form and substance. Long season. A really stunning Iris. 
40". H.M., A.I.S., 1936 .60 
VISION—38". An unusually fine Cayeaux iris wdth S. of honey A^ellow, F. of 
velvety garnet red, and brilliant gold beard. Excellent branching and vigor¬ 
ous. Clear and sparkling........ 1.50 
^ WAMBLISKA—48". (Jacob Sass 1931). A huge stunning white of heavy 
texture. A Sass masterpiece .25 
WAR EAGLE (J. Sass 1933)—40 in. S. bright red-purple; F. velvety red- 
purple with black shading. One of the largest of irises, distinct and majestic. 
H.M., A.I.S., ; 33 ... 1.00 
WASATCH (Thorup 1935)—40". A huge, glistening white plicata of great 
charm and beauty. The broad arched S', and straight hanging F. evenly edged 
w'ith 'clear blue. Fow’ers of the heaviest texture, w T ell placed. Remarkable. 3.00 
WHITE CREPE Table Iris TB-MF-WW (Gers.; Ashley 1934)—Pure snow 
white, slight reticulations on haft, medium large, fine form and substance, free 
in bloom, 9 to 12 buds. Fine weather restance, long season.50 
WHITE SISTER—TB-EM-W4L (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—30". The smallest 
of this white trio and the earliest, and if possible the most free in bloom. 
The three form a grand trio of dainty white Iris. A vast improvement over 
White Queen. Does not sunburn, compact growth. 10 buds.50 
WILLIAM MOHR—32". A Pogo-Cvclus hybrid. A most remarkable iris. 
Flowers of a pale lilac ground veined Manganese violet .25 
WM. CAREY JONES (Brehm)—Beautiful, large, ideally formed flowmrs of 
richest color—pure cream or ivory A'ellow'. Fine substance. “A beauty I 
would not be without.” 40". ..75 
WINE GLORY (Weed 1937)—A really outstanding new r iris that in length of 
blooming season and number of stalks to an established plant perhaps excels 
any other quality iris. The color, combining red, purple, violet and some other 
shades, suggests the effect seen when looking through a glass of red wine. 38".... 1.00 
WINTER MOON (Thole) —An Iris of fine form w r ith large creamy white flowmrs 
showung green-blue shadows ... 1.50 
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