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Over-the-Garden-Wall 
VIOLET CROWN (Kirk. '31) Whether it is the violet haze over the 
mountains of Greece, or the violet flowers in the garden, it is still 
tops and crowns the large violet class. This huge bloom has perfect 
form and excellent substance. 40". $.50 
VISION (Cay. '32) Stands out among the variegatas. The clear yel¬ 
low standards contrast pleasingly with the deep red-brown falls. 35". 
$1.75 
VIVIANE (Cay. '37) This iris has fawn standards tinted at the cen- 
ers with lilac, and rounded, very wide falls of velvety dark 
garnet, with conspicuous orange beards. The flowers are 
large on strong stems. 36". $15.00 
WABASH (Wmsn. '36) “She smiled and the shadows departed." 
To our minds, the loveliest iris yet introduced. Wabash is the clean¬ 
est, finest amoena possible. The flower has clear white standards 
which are in striking contrast with the deep purple falls, definitely 
edged with the clean color of the standards. This perfect iris has 
cupped standards and slightly flaring falls. 39". A.M. '38. $5.00 
WAR EAGLE (J. Sass '33) Fighting amongst the reds, soaring to 
new heights. War Eagle is one of the largest, tallest red irises. This 
Eagle spreads its great wings (7") in the breeze, displaying to great 
advantage the many rich glowing deep red tones. 42". H.M. '33. 
$2.00 
WASATCH (Thor. '35) A huge plicata towering on high as do the 
Wasatch mountcdns. Pure glistening white background like the sun 
on the snow-capped peaks, with attractive blue markings as if cast 
by the shadows of the trees. The flowers are Arm, steadily poised 
and beautifully formed. 40". H.M. '36. $2.00 
WATERFALL (Shull '33) The standards are like white spray com¬ 
ing down the rocks and splashing in the pearly depths below — the 
pearly blue falls. This cool refreshing scene makes a completely 
smooth composition. 40". $.75 
WAVERLT (Wms. '36) Charming waves of chicory blue, the 
troughs (falls) of a slightly deeper hue. The beautifully domed stand¬ 
ards are broad, as are the flaring falls. Just as fascinating and en¬ 
ticing as the waves off Bermuda on a clear bright day. 37". H.M. '37. 
$5.00 
WHITE VALOR (Nic. '38) Here's Valor in white. The large spread¬ 
ing bloom has arched and domed standards of clear white, 
and almost horizontal white falls with a white beard and no 
markings. It, too, has form and lasting substance and is well 
branched. 42". $6.00 
WILDFIRE (Nic. '38) Fire running wild! Of a uniform red all over 
the flower, except that the thickness (of the flames) on the 
falls, makes them seem darker. A brown background to the 
satiny texture gives a fiery glow. The medium to large flow¬ 
ers have excellent shape and substance and are carried on well 
branched stems. 36". $7.50 
WILLIAM MOHR (M.M. '25) This large, exquisitely colored, all 
beruffled iris is of soft grey-lavender, all flushed with violet. Plant in 
the hottest, dryest spot in the garden. 28". $.35 
WINNESHIEK (Egel. '31) The slickest deep violet shiek imaginable, 
dressed in velvet. To be a Winn-e-shiek one has to have stature, 
poise, grace and a way with women! 36". $.50 
YUCATAN (Kirk. '35) A living, tempting, pleasing and satisfying 
soft blend of copper, gold and red, giving a delightful pink effect. 
The slightly ruffled, domed standards are coppery or pinkish tan; 
the reddish falls, vnth heavy gold at the narrow haft, droop slightly. 
36". $1.50 
May We Assist? 
— signifies a new iris in our garden. 
Standards — the three upper petals of the flower. 
Falls — the three lower petals. 
HORIZONTAL — the falls held straight out. 
DROOPING or STRAIGHT-HANGING — the falls straight down. 
FLARING and SEMI-FLARING — falls between horizontal and drooping. 
Beard — the hairs on the falls, running into the heart of the flower. 
Haft — that portion of the fall forming the center of the flower; may be wide or narrow. 
Colors — SELF — one color all over the petals. 
BICOLOR — in the iris dialect, means two shades of the same color. 
VARIEGATA — yellow standards with red or brown falls. 
AMOENA — light standards, usually white or pale blue, with deeper falls, edged lighter. 
PLICATA — formerly, a white ground,stitched or sanded with blue or pink; now, it may be a yellow ground, 
flushed or dotted with brown or lavender. 
TEXTURE — sheen or finish of the petals. 
SUBSTANCE — thickness of the petals. 
Awards — H.M. — Honorable Mention given by the American Iris Society. The first recognition given a new iris of 
outstanding qualities, after the iris has been named. 
A.M. — Award of Merit given by the American Iris Society. The second mark of distinction. An iris must have 
received an H.M., to be eligible for an A.M. 
DYKES’ MEDAL — the highest praise that an iris can receive; only one Medal is granted each year in the 
States, in France and in England. 
C.M. — Certificate of Merit given by the French Society. 
