AN IRIS LOVER’S CATALOG 
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OSCEOLA (Wiesner 1937) M. 36". 
An unusual feature of this flower is its crepy, crinkly 
texture. In color it is a soft blue with a very warm throat. 
Fresh-toned, and a free bloomer. $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
OURIKA (Cayeux 1937) M. 36". 
A large flower of a delicate color, rosy-mauve self with 
falls slightly tinted. A novel, unusual color. $7.50 
OZONE (J. Sass 1935) M. 37". 
In addition to the usually enumerated points of a fine 
iris' purity of color, richness of texture, symmetry of form, 
grace of carriage, height and stoutness of stem, openness of 
branching, vigor, and floriferousness, there is one other 
point often overlooked, in which, along with the possession 
of all the other good points, this iris excels. This is distinct- 
tiveness or individuality. There is no other iris like Ozone. 
Once you have seen it you will always remember it. Yet 
it is a difficult iris to describe, the exact color being a very 
subtle one. Perhaps it could best be called a deep pearly 
mauve. The flower is a self except for generous epaulettes 
of warm coppery brown on the haft, harmonious as the 
chestnut crest of a sleek grey bird. A very deftly-turned 
iris and one that it is easy to fall in love with. One of the 
best of the recent Sass introductions. $2.50 
PALE MOONLIGHT (Essig 1931) VL. 38". 
A stately pale blue iris of perfect form, great size, shim¬ 
mering purity, and stalwart, low-branched stems. A sen¬ 
sational iris where its slight tenderness does not limit its 
usefulness. 50c 
PAULETTE (Millet 1930) M. 38". 
This giant iris has falls so broad that they measure three 
and one-half inches across (more than the width of this 
column) — the flower itself being one of the most gigantic 
in all irisdom. Unlike some other extra large varieties, it 
has very good color (a uniform light lavender-blue), heavy 
substance, and splendid branching. A descendant of Souve- 
nier de Loetitia Michaud, it has much of the refinement of 
that flower. A very tall grower. 25c; 3 for 50c 
PERSIA (Ayres 1929) M. 38". 
One of the most distinctive of all varieties, A blend of 
silvery lavender, dove grey, and rich purple. Very beau¬ 
tiful. 25c; 3 for 50c 
PHEBUS (Cayeux 1930) M. 36". 
The crisp, trim form of lovely Phebus and its pleasing 
lemon-yellow color have always found favor with us. The 
sturdy stalks of this meritorious iris often carry an unusual 
number of airily poised blooms open at one time. 25c 
PICADOR (Morrison 1930) ML. 36". 
A vigorous blended variegata with standards of tarnished 
gold and falls a brown carmine. 25c; 3 for 50c 
PINK OPAL (J. Sass 1934) M. 38". 
An ethereal, feminine flower of opulent rounded form; in 
color a serenely chaste tone of light orchid pink. Easily 
one of the most beautiful of the pink irises. Large and 
tall and a very easy grower. 25c; 3 for 60c 
PINK SATIN (J. Sass 1930) M. 36". 
Sister of Pink Opal: a bit more fragile, a bit pinker, a 
bit more illustrious. One of the greatest pink irises. 25c 
PIUTE (Thomas 1937) M. 38". 
A rich smooth red with a bronzy undercast, giving the 
flower a very warm appearance. A quiet haft and golden 
beard contribute to its general excellence. $10.00 
PLUIE D’OR (Cayeux 1928) M. 36". 
A few years ago this was the one fine yellow iris. Even 
today it merits considerable attention and use, especially 
for mass effects. A golden yellow self of medium size, it 
is both profuse and reliable. With this fine, medium-large 
sort now so inexpensive, a dozen of the smaller, older yel¬ 
lows may well be discarded. 25c; 3 for 50c 
PRES. PILKINGTON (Cayeux 1931) ML. 40". 
One of the largest and most exquisite of the blends. A 
pale crystalline buff heavily infused lavender, especially in 
the falls. A magnificently proportioned iris full of subtle 
overtones. 25c; 3 for 50c 
PROF. S. B. MITCHELL (Cayeux 1933) M. 30". 
Sumptuous claret-purple or deep wine color. Free flow¬ 
ering and brilliant. $1.00 
PURISSIMA (Mohr-Mitchell 1927) M. 40". 
A cool, clear, crisp starch white of classic flaring form 
and splendid height. For a long time this iris was consid¬ 
ered the leading white, and while it is still the equal of any 
for beauty, its proneness to winter injury is curtailing its , 
popularity in northern sections. 25c , 
PURPLE GIANT (Gage 1933) M. 34". 
A striking new violet of huge size. Introduced without 
fanfare, this gigantic iris is achieving popularity beyond 
the originator's expectations. 75c; 3 for $1.75 
RADIANT (Salbach 1936) EM. 30". 
An exceptionally vivid bicolor. Standards golden bronze; 
falls velvety terra cotta to brick. Very glowing and intense 
in the garden. The haft is strongly marked; the beard 
bright orange. An outstanding iris. (Pictured on page 4.) 
$ 10.00 
RAMESES (H. Sass 1929) ML. 38". 
Another of the great Dykes Medal irises — a stalwart 
giant in tones of golden buff and rosy pink. This iris is a 
rampant grower, a single clump often displaying a score 
or more of open blooms at one time. We recommend 
Rameses as one of the finest of the new pink blends. A 
very tall grower. 25c; 3 for 50c 
REBELLION (Kleinsorge 1937) ML. 38". 
Glowing dull crimson blended bronze and rose in the 
standards. An iris of excellent form and carriage. 
$5.00; 3 for $7.50 
RED DOMINION (Ayres 1931) ML. 32". 
A Dominion type bloom of lustrous wine-purple; very 
intense and velvety. A high class iris. 25c 
RETTA (Williamson 1938) EM. 34". 
A cherubic little pink iris of Noweta coloring and buoy¬ 
antly flaring form. Its winsome blooms are produced with 
unstinted prodigality. 75c; 3 for $1.75 
ROSE DOMINION (Gonnell 1931) M. 38". 
An iris of marked individuality with rounded "half- 
dollar" falls flaring almost to the horizontal. The rosy 
tone is augmented by a fine velvetiness of texture. Rose 
Dominion presents its blooms with an air of easy elegance 
on stems ideally branched. 25c; 3 for 50c 
ROSE PETAL (Murrell 1929) ML. 36". 
This provocatively trim iris of a fresh rose-petal pink 
tone has won much favor as well for its luxuriant growth 
and free-blooming habits. 25c; 3 for 50c 
