Rubee (See page 19) 
Tall Bearded Iris (Continued) 
Mrs. Valery West—40 in. FRAGRANT. THE MASTERPIECE OF 
BLISS, CREATOR OF THE WORLD FAMOUS DOMINION RACE 
OF VELVETY PETALED IRISES. MR. BLISS CONSIDERED THIS 
HIS FINEST CREATION. IT SOLD FOR $65.00 FOR A SINGLE 
PLANT WHEN IT WAS FIRST INTRODUCED and is just as fine 
today. It is an Iris of huge size, perfect form, heavy substance 
and nicely branched; in a rich brown red and crimson blend, 
leaving nothing to be desired in a perfect Iris. A large stock 
of fine rhizomes now enables me to fill all orders this season for 
extra fine plants at a price that is within the reach of all .20 
Mussolini—32 in. AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL BY THE IRIS 
SOCIETY OF ENGLAND. A huge Iris, with erect pure mauve 
standards and straight hanging deep pansy-violet falls, with a 
pure white throat in striking contrast, prominently veined pansy- 
violet. The prominently veined white throat is one of the strik¬ 
ing features of this Iris. It is really excellent. 5.00 
My Maryland—48 in. FRAGRANT. HONORABLE MENTION AMERI¬ 
CAN IRIS SOCIETY. This is a truly magnificent flower, of per¬ 
fect form, large size and rich brilliant coloring. S—petunia-violet, 
shaded with rose; F—deep velvety amaranth- 
purple, overlaid with rich garnet-brown. A halo 
of yellow at the heart of the flower adds a 
glow that enhances its beauty. 15 
Nanook—44 in. An exquisite new Cream colored 
Iris, with amber edges and orange veining at 
the throat. This is one of the most beautiful 
Irises in my entire collection. An exception¬ 
ally fine large stock enables me to make a very 
low price for extra fine rhizomes.20 
Naranja—40 in. AWARD OF MERIT AMERICAN 
IRIS SOCIETY 1937. One of the most out¬ 
standing of the new introductions, giving us a 
new color break; a pure orange color not here¬ 
tofore seen in an Iris. The huge blossoms are 
of fine form and excellent substance. 5.00 
Naronda—44 in. This new Iris is the most unusual pure deep blue 
toned Iris I have yet seen. The flowers are of good size and 
the plant is very vigorous and free flowering. 1.50 
Natividad—40 in. EARLY. One of Prof. Mitchell’s new introduc¬ 
tions, in a most pleasing creamy-white, flushed soft yellow, giv¬ 
ing an old-ivory effect. One of our most pleasing Irises. 1.00 
Nene—38 in. THIS VERY STUNNING IRIS IS THE WORLD'S 
LARGEST IRIS AND ONE OF THE FINEST INTRODUCED TO DATE. 
The huge flowers sometimes measure 9 to 10 inches long, with 
petals of heavy substance. S—soft lilac, F—rich old-rose. General 
effect red. Now that it can be had at such a nominal price it 
should be in every garden. Large rhizomes. 35 
Mount Cloud—60 in. VERY FRAGRANT. A FIVE STAR VARIETY. 
A new step forward in white Irises, in form something like Eas¬ 
ter Morn, but larger and with heavier wax-like petals on flower 
stalks standing five feet tall. A giant in size and stature. Even 
the color is “different”, as it is an icy white, or blue-white; not 
that any blue is showing, but it seems to be there somewhere, 
intensifying the white, as bluing does in a wash. A sparkling 
frosty surface adds to the icy white effect. 3.50 
Mount Royal—36 in. EXTREMELY FRAGRANT. A gigantic pur¬ 
ple bi-color, so fragrant that one blossom will fill a room with 
fragrance. Sold a few years ago at $50.00 for a single plant .15 
Mount Washington—50 in. FRAGRANT. A huge flower of pure 
warm white, with golden beard and attractive golden veining at 
the throat. A larger and better flower than Easter Morn, with 
heavier substance, being an improvement in that type. Certainly 
one of the five best whites.15.00 
Mourning Cloak—20 in. VERY EARLY. Large flowers of dark 
rich purple for the front of the border, where somewhat lower 
growing varieties are wanted in front of the taller ones.20 
Mourning Dove—30 in. A most unusual and attractive “Plicata” 
that is entirely unlike any other “Plicata”. Large white flowers, 
heavily and beautifully stippled and peppered deep violet. You 
are sure to like this one.25 
Mrs. C. C. Whitelegg—30 in. AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL BY 
THE IRIS SOCIETY OF ENGLAND. A fine large yellow blend of 
perfect form, with the falls heavily veined velvety Corinthian 
Red. I now have a sufficient stock to make an attractive price 
on this unusually beautiful Iris.20 
Mrs. Marion Cran—48 in. WHEN I IMPORTED MY ORIGINAL 
STOCK OF THIS VARIETY JUST A FEW YEARS AGO I PAID 
$50.00 A PLANT FOR IT. Now I have a fine large stock of it 
in extra fine rhizomes that I am able to sell at a ridiculously 
low price for such a fine Iris. It is a lovely tall pink toned 
variety that it is hard to beat. 15 
Mrs. Robert Emmett—36 in. THIS VARIETY SOLD A FEW YEARS 
AGO FOR $50.00 FOR A SINGLE PLANT. IN FACT I PAID 
$100.00 FOR THE FIRST THREE PLANTS I IMPORTED OF THIS 
VARIETY. Prior to last year I had withdrawn it from sale in 
order to propagate enough stock to release it at an attractive 
price, and this year I am glad to be able to reduce the price 
still further. It is a rugged, free flowering, extra fine white .15 
Neon—48 in. So named because it is one of the most brilliant 
flowers imaginable. S—pure shimmering metallic bronze; F— 
rich, velvety carmine, with a bright golden beard. A superb 
new variety of unusual brilliance. 1.50 
Ningall —46 in.—A magnificent new introduction in a lovely blend 
of soft pastel colors that are hard to describe. S—rosy-buff; 
F—Hays lilac, shading to a white centre, with soft buff shadings 
towards the border and a bright yellow halo at the throat. A 
magnificent cut flower.20 
Nordic—40 in. A brilliant and most attractive red bi-color. S— 
golden-tan, very faintly flushed soft violet at the tips; F— 
brilliant red-violet; throat white, flushed soft yellow and prom¬ 
inently veined. A strikingly brilliant garden effect and superb 
as an individual flower.50 
No-We-Ta—36 in. A beautifully frilled soft pink and yellow blend. 
Very scarce and early ordering is recommended as my stock of 
this variety is limited. See color illustration page 23.75 
Numa Roumestan—36 in. A fine bright red Iris of French origin. 
See color illustration page 17. A large slock permits a very low 
price .20 
Nurmahal—38 in. FRAGRANT. A NEW RICH DEEP BROWN, 
with velvety flaring falls. One of the most outstanding Irises in 
my exhibition garden.25 
Nymph—24 in. VERY EARLY. An amazingly free flowering deep 
yellow, with a rich golden beard. Excellent for planting in front 
of taller varieties.10 
Old Ironsides—48 in. A stunning new Iris which instantly com¬ 
mands attention. S—golden-yellow, flushed at tips bright 
Daphne-pink and deepening at base to bright copper; F—dahlia- 
carmine, shading to copper bronze border. Very large flowers 
of fine form. 3.50 
Oregon Giant—42 in. A very beautiful gigantic flower of deep 
blackish-purple, with a heavy deep golden beard. Sold for $20.00 
a plant in 1932 and just as fine now.20 
Oregon Sunshine—44 in. An improved Lady Paramount, being a 
larger flower with greater substance.20.00 
Orlof#—38 in. HONORABLE MENTION AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY 
1937. A handsome and unusual new “Plicata". S—deep yellow, 
blended brown; F—yellow, flushed and bordered brown. One of 
the most striking new additions to the “Plicata” group.20.00 
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