AIRY DREAM (Sturtevant) 
A delightful clear pink flower that is very popular in our garden, 
and is without question one of the very best of the pink-toned 
irises. The blooms are large and well shaped, and are borne on 
3-foot stems. Try planting Airy Dream near a clear blue variety, such 
as Shining Waters, Pale Moonlight, or Pacific. 50c,- 3 for $1.00 
ANNE-MARIE CAYEUX (Cayeux) 
A beautiful blend of soft rose and lavender, having an almost 
iridescent look. The beard is orange and the flowers are large and 
of excellent substance. A French introduction and one of the finest. 
50c,- 3 for $1.00 
AUTUMN DAWN (Nies) 
This charming variety is ideally suited for landscape effects. It is 
a clear, bright blend of old gold and pink, and is especially charming 
when planted in a group with a clear blue, such as Shining Waters 
or Pacific. A distinctive and valuable feature o. Autumn Dawn is 
its free blooming habit. In Southern California it is practically an 
ever-bloomer, and produces flowers which are excellent for cutting 
many months of the year. Reports from all parts of the country assure 
us of its excellent performance and complete hardiness. 28 inches. 
$1.00,- 3 for $2.50 
BLUE & GOLD (Essig) 
We saw a fine clump of this iris growing in a New England garden 
where it has become a decided favorite. The unusually large and 
well proportioned flowers are a beautiful shade of blue and are 
set of: by a bright golden beard that makes a sharp contrast which is 
apparent from some distance; hence the name. 35c; 3 for 75c 
CALIFORNIA BLUE (Essig) 
A most vigorous iris, fine foliage, long blooming season, large 
flowers, great height, well branched and early. Rich bluish violet 
witn a glowing beard. It is the most delightfully fragrant iris which 
we know. 4)4 feet. 35c,- 3 for 75c 
CARNELIAN (Lothrop) 
This huge red flower on a four-foot splendidly branched stem makes 
a striking display in the garden. It is perfectly hardy, a vigorous 
grower, and a prolific bloomer. Greatly admired. 75c,- 3'for $2.00 
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. 3)4 feet. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
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. 
3)4 feet- 35c; 3 for 75c 
DOROTHY DIETZ (Williamson) 
For a landscape iris, this variety is ideal. The standards are white 
faintly flushed with blue, while the falls are a bright violet paling 
at the edges. You will be pleased with the effectiveness of this 
iris in your garden. 3 feet. 35c,- 3 for 75c 
EASTER MORN (Essig) 
This iris has everything the name suggests. The flowers are a pure 
virgin white with a sparkle and sheen that reminds one of a lovely 
satin wedding dress. The glowing yellow center gives a warmth of 
beauty that is beyond description. The falls are stiff, wide flaring, and 
of unusual substance. Foliage is exceptionally large and vigorous, and 
in California is green and attractive the year around. A clump of 
Easter Morn in full bloom is truly a sight to behold. Height 4 feet. 
See illustrations on pages 2 and 9 75c; 3 for $2.00 
EL CAPITAN (Mohr) 
One of the largest flowered irises we grow and a variety that 
stands out. Violet in color—highly recommended for California. 
4 feet. 35c,- 3 for 75e 
EVOLUTION. (Cayeux) 
Another outstanding achievement of the noted French breeder. 
The coppery bronze standards are wide and frilled, the flaring falls 
are a slightly deeper shade marked in the center with a brilliant 
rose-blue blaze. An indescribably lovely combination of colors. 
3 feet. 35c,- 3 for 75c 
HENRI RIVIERE (Millet) 
Here is an exquisite flower in the delicate shades of soft yellow 
and pale lilac mauve. The standards are pure lemon yellow and 
the falls are a fascinating blend of lilac mauve and canary yellow. 
The lilac shades are quite delicate, so that the general effect in the 
garden is yellow. The flowers are large and are displayed on 
strong, well-branched stems. 3 Yi feet. 35c,- 3 for 75c 
LOS ANGELES (Mohr-Mitchell) 
A stunning large white flower of fine shape and excellent cande¬ 
labra branching. The standards are faintly edged with clear blue, 
the falls slightly reticulated red brown at the base, with the blue 
style arms adding a note of clear color in the center. A flower that 
is at once admired for its poise and clean sparkling appearance. 
4 feet. See illustration, page 17. 35c; 3 for 75c 
MAUNA LOA (Berry) 
A tall, large flowered well-branched iris of decided merit. The 
reddish flowers are very conspicuous in the garden. It is of Mes¬ 
opotamia parentage and flourishes in California. 4 feet. 
50c.- 3 for $1.00 
MELDORIC (Ayres) 
The demand for this iris is such that dealers have difficulty in 
maintaining a sufficient supply. The deep blue-black flowers with 
their rich golden brown beards add a deep note of contrast to the 
garden picture and yet in spite of the deep rich color, Meldoric 
possesses a luminosity unequalled by most other dark toned irises. 
$1.00; 3 for >2.50 
MODOC (Essig) 
This remarkable iris has a velvety depth of color that is unsur¬ 
passed. It gives the effect of being almost black, although in reality 
it is a very deep rich purple mixed with shades of dark brown. 
Very large flowers and a striking iris. 2)4 feet. 35c; 3 for 75c 
NEW ALBION (Essig) 
A sister seedling of Easter Morn, but quite distinct in form, color 
and substance, ana also producing quite a different garden effect. 
The flowers are pure waxy-white with fine clean cut standards and 
nicely-formed flaring falls. 50c,- 3 for $1.00 
PACIFIC (Essig) 
Try planting this iris near some of your pinks. It is a large flower 
of a beautiful shade of clear blue that is particularly desirable in the 
garden. Early blooming and of proven hardiness. We recommend it 
highly. 3 feet. 35c,- 3 for 75c 
PALE MOONLIGHT (Essig) 
See front cover 
PETRUCHIO (Morrison) 
This strikes a brilliant note with its rich violet and carmine coloring. 
In our garden it has been consistent in producing a quantity of bloom 
in December and January. 3 feet. 35c,- 3 for 75c 
PURISSIMA (Mohr-Mitchell) 
This is a splendid pure white. It is exceptionally large, vigorous, 
well branched, and of good form and substance. Particularly 
recommended for the milder climates. 4 feet. 35c,• 3 for 75c 
RAMESES (Sass, H. P.) 
A beautiful blend of gold, pink and apricot that is difficult to 
describe. Heavy apricot beard. Vigorous and hardy. 2)4 feet. 
35c,- 3 for 75c 
REDGLOW (Essig) 
The falls of this stately iris are flaring and of a rich red velvet, set 
off by a golden beard. The standards are a somewhat paler shade 
of red harmonizing beautifully with the richness of the falls. It is a 
stunning thing ana shows off to particular advantage when planted 
near some of the beautiful new yellows. 3 feet. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
ROYAL SALUTE (Milliken) 
This is quite distinct in form and color It is one of the few good 
dark blue-purple irises. The petals, both standards and falls, are broad 
and as the flowers are on tall stems the beauty of the falls is easily 
seen. The main points'of its excellence are that it has a tall well- 
branched stem so that the flowers are not crowded, and the flowers 
which have good substance seem to be the bluest of any of the 
so-called blue-purple irises. See illustration page 14. 
$1.50; 3 for $3.50 
SHINING WATERS (Essig) 
A reflection of the clear blue western skies in still, shining waters. 
The best of the many smooth, clear blues obtained after years of 
progressive breeding along a particular line. The self color is about 
midway between the shades of the darker Sierra Blue and the 
lighter Pale Moonlight, yet it is really not a competitor of either. 
The firm, wax-like texture and perfect finish, symmetry, and poise of 
the falls and standards are enhanced by a bright orange beard. The 
flowering stalks are straight, three to four-branched and from four to 
five feet tall. It combines a smoothness and finish that is unsurpassed, 
with the size and poise of Easter Morn. See illustration page 11. 
$1.25; 3 for $3.00 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig) 
The 1935 winner of the coveted Dykes Gold Medal, tF>e highest 
award that can be given to an iris.The large, well-tailored flowers 
are Dome on tall, well-branched stalks, in color it is the blended 
blue which one sees when look ing atdistant mountains.The smooth 
petals are overlaid with a metallic sheen. The clearness of color 
the smoothness of texture, and the grace and poise with which the 
flowers carrv themselves, combine to make Sierra Blue the Dykes 
Medal iris that it is. 
We are the original introducers of this iris, and are prepared to 
send you extra large, vigorous plants of superior quality. See 
illustration page 7. $1.50,- 3 for $3.50 
SITKA (Essig) 
A huge clear white of splendid form and substance. It is a prolific 
bloomer and is hardy throughout the country. This variety will be 
a welcome addition to your collection as it has a long blooming 
period and is later than the other large flowered whites. 4 feet. 
75c,- 3 for $2.00 
TENAYA (Essig) 
Mrs. Hires writes as follows regarding this iris: “In Tenava we 
find the ultimate goal for rich dark beauty. It is a smoothly finished 
red-purple self of fine form,- a brown-gold beard gives a glow 
to the velvet that begins in the haft and spreads widely across 
th.e blade. 3)4 feet. A stalk of Tenaya won the Gold Medal as 
the finest specimen in the.Radio City Flower Show in New York 
last Spring. 75c,- 3 for $2.00 
THEME (Lothrop) 
The large flaring blooms are bronze tan flushed and veined with 
violet and changing to a deep grey, tinted and veined with pur¬ 
ple. Tall and well branched. 3)4 feet. 75c,- 3 for $2.00 
VALOR (Nicholls) 
Large flowers of perfect shape gracefully borne on tall beautifully 
branched stalks. The standards are deep violet; falls velvety blackish 
violet, shading to deep raisin purple at the edge,- beard a bright 
yellow. An outstanding variety that will at once command attention. 
3)4 feet. 50c,-3 for $1.00 
VENUS DE MILO (Ayres) 
A superb large flowered hardy white with a warm cream tone and 
a yellow beard. The blossoms have a smooth finished texture with 
an enchanting sparkle and sheen. The falls flare gracefully and give 
the flowers a charm and poise of the true thoroughbred. 3)4 feet. 
50c,- 3 for $1.00 
