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SCHREINER’S IRIS GARDENS 
THE BLACK DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1934) EM. 30". 
This pansy-violet of moderate size and height, has the 
riehest, most velvety texture of any deep violet. ^One of 
the near-black iris; a very high class flower. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.25 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1937) ML. 38". 
One of the most sensational of the new reds, admitted 
by everyone to be either at the top or near it. A very vi¬ 
brant red of plush-like substance. The blooms are excep¬ 
tionally large and well formed with tall stems and splendid 
branching. Strongly recommended. (Illustration on page 
27.) $17.50 
THEODOLINDA (Ayres 1932) ML. 37". 
This is a larger plicata than Los Angeles. The flowers are 
satiny white with button-hole stitchings of bright yet deli¬ 
cate blue. Very hardy and a vigorous grower. 
30c; 3 for 55c 
THURATUS (H. Sass 1931) EM. 36". 
A very dark plum-purple violet which in sunlight takes 
on a redder cast. A variety which carries its blooms with 
easy elegance. 25c 
TIFFANY (H. Sass 1938) M. 32". 
A gaily painted yellow plicata. It has rose, or deep pink, 
stitching on a yellow background in place of the usual white. 
The pattern is broadly marked in the standards and falls 
and the contrast with the pure yellow note is quite pleasing. 
The flower is large, of excellent substance. There is a fresh¬ 
ness about this yellow plicata that makes it our personal 
choice among the yellow plicatas as being the most pleasing 
and different. $10.00 
TREASURE ISLAND (Kleinsorge 1937) ML. 36". 
A meritorious new yellow of considerable depth and 
vividness. The medium large flowers are borne on strong 
stems moderately branched. $7.50 
VALIANT (Sturtevant 1937) EM. 40". 
A rich blue blend of electrifying blue punctuated and 
edged iridescent old gold with a strong orange beard. It 
reminds us of an old iris we have always liked, Ramona, 
though it is a vast glorification of this old iris. Clear col¬ 
ored, tall, large; a charming and very worthy blue blend. 
$2.50 
VALOR (Nicholls 1932) ML. 42". 
'fhe tallest of the deep blue-violets and an iris with splen¬ 
did branching. In color it leans a bit toward the purples, 
especially in the falls which might be described as indigo- 
purple. An iris of character and distinction. (Pictured on 
page 19.) 25c 
VARESE (Williamson 1935) ML. 37". 
From Cinnabar comes the color of this brilliant new red- 
purple of fine globular form. A real advance in its class. 
$ 1.00 
VEDETTE (Cayeux 1936) L. 36". 
Until blooming time we had heard only the usual run of 
comment about this new French iris. Great was our sur¬ 
prise when this iris unfurled its petals for the first time. A 
cascade of sparkling iridescence, a self somewhat the color 
of Far West but well formed with a erispy, crinkly effect. 
In color it is a pure honey-yellow to chamois. On the edges 
of the falls there is the most startling gold iridescnece, un¬ 
like any other we have ever seen for brilliance. It reminds 
one of the sparkle of fool’s gold (iron pyrites). The sheen 
is positively mirror-like. Indeed a most unusual creation. 
$ 10.00 
VENUS DE MILO (Ayres 1931) ML. 38". 
A shimmering creamy-white that is ideally floriferous. 
Tall and graceful. 30c 
VIEW HALLOO (White 1936) E. 41". 
For the warm climes that cannot grow many of the 
variegata class, we recommend View Halloo. It is a splendid 
grower, originating in California. One of the few irises of 
the bright clear yellow standards and red brown falls com¬ 
bination that will perform well in the southern gardens. 
Very large blooms, well formed and ideally branched. 
$2.50 
VIOLET CROWN (Kirkland 1931) M. 39". 
A most unusual iris, named by Dr. Kirkland from the 
mists that enshroud the hills around Athens, which was 
known in ancient times as the "City of the Violet Crown. 
While there are many fine blue iris and several excellent 
pinks of recent origin, there are, curiously, very few va¬ 
rieties in the intermediate shades of lavender or mauve 
(excepting of course the mauve and yellow blends). In 
fact, practically the only outstanding lavender that is a 
pure self-color is Violet Crown. It is really a deep tone of 
lilac with a rich, glistening texture. We recommend this 
iris very strongly not only for its beauty and distinctive¬ 
ness but also for its fine height and branching and its free- 
blooming habits. 40c 
VISION (Cayeux 1932) M. 37". 
One of the top-notchers in the variegata section, where 
it ranks with El Tovar and King Juba. It has honey-yellow 
standards and garnet-brown falls, with a bright beard. 
Plant habits, stem, and stature are all good. $1.00 
WABASH (Williamson 1936) M. 36". 
Fresh toned as any orchid is this new amoena with snowy 
white standards and ultramarine falls with brighter margin¬ 
ing. The best of the true amoenas and destined for a great 
future. (Pictured on page 27.) $5.00 
WAMBLISKA (J. Sass 1930) EM. 34". 
Cool and frothy — a white with a blue flush at the base 
of the standards. A large flower with exceptional weather- 
resisting qualities. 25c; 3 for 50c 
WAR EAGLE (J. Sass 1933) M. 42". 
We feel justified in hauling out the word "brobdignagian" 
to describe this perfectly huge new iris. Its color is rather 
hard to describe, having a coppery tone of light rose-red. 
A meritorious novelty especially adapted for massing. 
75c; 3 for $1.75 
WASATCH (Thorup 1935) EM. 38". 
Probably the largest plicata. A very broad-petaled white 
flower with even markings of medium blue. Substance is 
excellent. $1.50 
WHITE GODDESS (Nesmith 1936) M. 38". 
1 his nicely formed white has domed standards with falls 
arched and flaring. Yellow beard and white style arms. 
The large flowers are glistening white and are borne on tall, 
sturdy, stalks. A fine new white from New England looking 
cool and classical as marble. $10.00 
WILLIAM CAREY JONES (Brehm 1935) M. 30". 
Lemon-cream of fine enamelled texture and wonderful 
substance. Branching not ideal but a very profuse bloomer. 
A new, sleek iris of splendid form. 50c 
WINNESHIEK (Egelberg 1931) M. 37". 
One of the finest in the dark-blue color section with 
segments unusually broad and lustrous. A touch of ruffling 
augments its graceful form. Winneshiek is one of the few 
iris with a lighter margin on the falls, a feature which lends 
a distinctive touch. 25c; 3 for 50c 
WM. MOHR (Mohr 1925) EM. 30". 
As different an iris as one can have — a huge, exotic 
lavender closely netted over-all with a fine purple veining. 
Grow this iris in the hottest spot you have, selecting a 
well-drained area and working a few limesttjhe chips into 
the soil. 2^; 3 for 60c 
