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There are so many fine Irises introduced each year that it is very 
difficult to pick out the best. However, in this list will be found 
those that are universally hailed as wonderful improvements, or have 
already proven their claims as superfine Irises. All of these varieties 
are definite improvements over older ones of similar coloring, or are 
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of new and novel shades. “S” denotes the Standards or upper petals; 
“F”, the Falls or lower petals. 
Culture. Iris will grow in any good soil and under almost any con¬ 
ditions. They like lime and should be divided and reset every third 
year. 
Alta California Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
Holds its place as one of the most worth while and sensational Iris 
grown. It is tallest of all the new yellow Iris, and its branching qualifies 
it for "A" rating either as an individual stalk or as mass bloom. Yellow 
Iris have long been recognized as being the "spark" that brings out the 
fullest beauty of any Iris garden, and Alta California serves this purpose 
to perfection. 
Anne Marie Cayeux Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
One of the best light blends. A French introduction, given an Award of 
Merit by National Horticultural Society in France. S. pinkish lilac, 
flushed gray; F. metallic blue over gray; the "iridescent colorings of a 
pigeon's throat" to use originator's description. 
Black Wings Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
A new "black" Iris that is gorgeously deep in tone. S. deep fluorite 
violet; F. deeper fluorite violet, with black veins, and so very velvety 
that at some angles they are absolutely black. Blooms of good size, 
form, and substance, and a hardy plant. Very fragrant, and a great 
achievement in breeding, as it is very nearly black. 
Blue Velvet Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
One of the most beautiful and appropriately rvamed, as the entire flower 
seems to be cut out of velvet and the color is a deep intense blue. 
Buechlev’s Giant Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
A simply huge light lavender-blue bicolor that has been described as a 
glorified Lord of June. One of the largest Iris grown, and considered by 
mony, the loveliest light blue. Midseason. 40 inches. 
China Rose Each $0.75, Doz. $7.50 
Colors exquisitely blended. Described as orchid-rose warmed by a bronze 
undertone at the bottom of the standards. A decided favorite which 
flowers early and continues through the season. Midseason. 36 inches. 
Clara Noyes Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
A very warm, brilliant blend of Talisman Rose colors. S. bright apricot, 
suffused rose-red; F. fjeoch, overlaid copper. A lovely medley of peach, 
salmon, apricot, and copper. 
Dauntless Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
Winner of highest international honors, the Dykes Memorial Medal. The 
finest and purest red-toned Iris introduced to date. 
Day Dream Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
A blend of pinkish tones, with falls darker than the standards. Fine 
large flowers. 
Depute Nomblot Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
Of gigantic size and perfect form and texture, on tall, nicely branched 
stems. S. copF)ery red, flushed golden bronze; F. rich claret-crimson. 
The entire flower seems to be lightly dusted with fine golden powder, 
which sparkles in the sunlight. 
Dolly Madison Each $0.15, Doz. $1.50 
A beautiful blend of the Quaker Lady type, but far more delicately 
colored. A bloom of the largest size and perfect shape on tall strong 
stems, and one of the finest Iris. 
El Capitan Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Mammoth flower in manganese-violet color. Largest and finest of its 
type. 
Frieda Mohr Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Locust fragrance. A deep pink of gigantic size and p)erfect form. A 
flower will fill a 7-inch ring. Constant prize-winner. 
Gold Imperial Each $0.20, Doz. $2.00 
The greatest golden yellow Iris known; might be called the Golden Iris. 
Grace Sturtevant Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Dark brown-red and violet-carmine. The flowers are exceptionally vel¬ 
vety, illumined by a vivid orange beard. A very brilliant and carrying 
color, that attracts instant notice. 
Indian Chief Each $0.30, Doz. $3.00 
Without a peer among the medium tall reds of its color shade, and 
blooms earlier than most when good "red" Iris are scarce. Bronzy violet 
standards with falls of dahlia-carmine. A good doer everywhere, and 
should be in every garden. Early. 32 inches. 
Isoline Each $0.30, Doz. $3.00 
Round standards of pale pinkish buff, strongly flushed mauve; the 
sharply reflexed falls are Chinese violet with russet tints at the sides. 
King Juba Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
A very fine new large flowered Variegata, with clear yellow standards, 
and brilliant velvety red falls. Much larger bloom and taller, stronger 
growth than the older Variegatas. 
King Midas Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
S. golden buff, suffused garnet-brown; F. very velvety rich garnet-brown, 
edged golden buff. A heavy beard of deepest orange and a golden haft 
illumine the center of the bloom. A flower of soft, beautiful colors, and 
fine size, substance, and finish. Very early. 
Los Angeles Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Great white flowers of fine shofse and substance, the standards faintly 
edged blue with the blue style arms adding a note of clear blue in the 
center. Tall and widely branched. Most outstanding. Early. 40 inches. 
M. A. Porter Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
An exceedingly rich deep violet, with velvety falls and deep orange 
beard. One of the best of the new giant flowered varieties. 
Mary Elizabeth Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
One of the finest of the newer American introductions. A large, well- 
formed flower of most attractive colorings; the various colors com¬ 
bining to give a rich rosy effect. 
Mrs. Valerie West Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
The crowning achievement of Mr. Bliss, the great English breeder. A 
rich, lustrous Iris whose grandeur is recognized wherever it is grown. 
Broad massive bronze standards with falls of deep velvety maroon- 
purple. Stems well branched, and free blooming. Midseason. 36 inches. 
Nene Each $0.75, Doz. $7.50 
A gigantic bloom over 9 inches in height, with petals of proportionate 
width, Nene is the largest of all Iris. Its color is pleasing. S. soft, clear 
lilac; F. vinous red, lighter at the margin. Splendid shape with such firm 
substance that it does not flop, in spite of its immense size. Very stout 
well-branched stalks. 
Pallida Dalmatica, Princess Beatrice Three$l .10, Doz. $3.30,100$20.00 
This is the true type of Pallida Dalmatica and still one of the most at¬ 
tractive and satisfactory all around varieties, with flowers of large size; 
both standards and falls of a clear lavender-blue shading to a pale 
silvery blue at the base and sweetly scented. It is of strong, vigorous 
growth, over three feet high with unusually heavy glaucous foliage. 
Persia Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Its refined and subdued colorings rank it as one of the most pleasing of 
all. Very large blooms with falls that are a blend of bluish lavender, and 
standards of iridescent steel blue. Brown haft and yellow beard. Smooth 
finish. Midseason. 36 inches. 
Pink Opal Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
A fine, tall, large, uniform pink toned Iris of exquisite beauty. Should 
be in every collection. 
Pluie d’Or Each $0.20, Doz. $2.00 
A pure, brilliant golden yellow self. A large bloom of good shape on 
tali, well-branched stems. The color is pleasing, a clear, intense yellow 
that carries well, and the plant is perfectly hardy, and very floriferous. 
The tallest and very best deep yellow. 
President Pilkington Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Large, of bold form, well branched, many buds to stalk, and medium 
tall. Standards vinaceous buff underlaid old gold, with falls of soft 
violet faintly edged silvery brown. The elegant dignity of this Iris gives 
it a charm that is difficult to describe. Midseason. 40 inches. 
Primrose Each $0.30, Doz. $3.00 
A very handsome flower of the finest form and good substance and 
nicely branched. The standards are deep yellow and the falls are lighter. 
Queen Caterina Each $0.30, Doz. $3.00 
A midseason variety of beautiful clear orchid-purple veined with bril¬ 
liant gold; the whole being further enhanced with a bright orange beard. 
Rameses Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Winner of the Dykes Medal for 1932. A lovely blend of soft yellow and 
tourmaline-pink, the flower being suffused with a yellow glow at the 
center. A perfect flower in every way. 
San Diego Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
(Mohr-Mitchell 1929.) One of the finest medium-dark blues. A gigantic 
Iris of heavy substance and fine flaring form and compelling appear¬ 
ance. Tall and vigorous. Early midseason. 40 inches. 
Sir Michael Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
This is one of the handsomest and most gorgeous of all Iris. S. clear 
brilliant lavender-blue; F. deep, rich, velvety blue-purple, with a fine 
red-brown glow at the haft. Beard is brilliant red gold. A splendid 
grower, with exceedingly strong, widely branched stems. Strikingly 
prominent in the garden because of its height and carrying color. This 
magnificent Iris is universally acclaimed to be one of the world's very 
best. 
Sunlight Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
One of our largest and finest soft yellows. Unsurpassed as an exhibition 
flower, and lovely with pale blues. 
Susan Bliss Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
This magnificent pink-toned variety created a sensation when it was 
introduced and still is one of the best of the medium-priced pink sorts. 
Venus de Milo Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Dr. Ayres' gigantic new pure white. Honorable Mention Americon Iris 
Society. Considered by many of the best white. A perfect flower in every 
way. 
William Mohr Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Most Orchid-like of all Iris, this unusual hybrid is the most distinct 
variety grown. The foliage and leaves of William Mohr are always small, 
but the blooms are simply immense. More beautiful than Susiana, the 
Mourning Iris. The ground color is [>ale lilac, standards flushed darker, 
the whole flower beautifully veined manganese-violet. Substance and 
shape of the very best, a very large flower; actual measurements show¬ 
ing standards 3'A inches by inches, and falls 3 inches by 2 inches. 
Stems strong and rigid, 20 inches to 24 inches, usually four flowers on 
each. Rhizomes naturally small. Early. 
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