IRIS 
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Iris is especially 
adapted to the 
poolside, seeming 
to belong there, 
and when not in 
bloom the foliage 
is very attractive. 
We have several 
choice varieties, 
among them the 
following are 
listed. 
Baldwin (H. P. Sass 1926). One of the best of the dark blue- 
purples that belong in every good collection. A huge man¬ 
ganese violet self with an electric sheen in the falls, on 
40-inch well branched stems. 35c 
Buto (H. P. Sass 1926). Intensity of color makes this Iris 
stand out and catch the eye in any planting. A rich dark 
blue purple bicolor with velvety, nearly black falls of great 
size, and is a great bloomer. 25c 
Challenger (facob Sass 1930). A huge very dark intermedi¬ 
ate of Dominion race quality. S. dull dark purple. Falls 
dark, blackish violet, velvety, with a contrasting white 
beard, tipped orange. Falls flaring. The largest flowered 
intermediate, and a favorite wherever seen.... . 25c 
Cretonne. Standards blue. Falls rich purple. One of the 
older favorites that is still popular. 15c, 2 for 25c 
Jumbo (Jacob Sass 1927). An enormous dark velvety bi¬ 
color, with blue-violet standards and dark red-violet falls 
that deserve better acquaintance. Makes a grand group. 
S. Vanderpoels violet. Falls mulberry purple. Vivid yel¬ 
low beard. Height 36 inches. 25c 
Kochi. Deep, rich purple, the buds being nearly Black. 
Blooms very early and sometimes the second time in a 
season. 3 for 25c 
Knysna. Deep bronzy standards and reddish brown 
falls. 15c 
Loreley. Standards bright yellow. Falls reddish blue. Very 
showy. 24 inches high. 25c 
MIDGARD 
Lohengrin. Lavender blue. Standard pale. Falls edged 
in deep blue in perfect "blanket stitch". 25c 
Matilda (Jacob Sass 1929). The bluest of all plicatas, and a 
flower of beautiful pattern and coloring. White ground, 
with a striping of soft bluish violet. Medium large flowers. 
30 inches.. 2 for 25c 
Midgard (H. P. Sass 1926). The best known and most pop¬ 
ular pink and yellow blend, always in demand. An Iris of 
exquisite coloring and heavy substance. Both standards 
and falls yellow with a flush of clear pink. A strong 
grower and free bloomer. 30 inches. 25c 
Midwest (H. P. Sass 1923). Another plicata type, and of 
distinct character. Heavily ruffled large flowers, with a 
dotting of rose on a white ground. 2 for 25c 
Mme. Cherri. One of the finest blended tones, being an 
orchid pink with a yellow undertone. At a distance the 
effect is almost a decided pink. 25c 
Nebraska (H. P. Sass 1929). The latest yellow Iris to bloom. 
One of the richest yellows in the entire yellow scale. Stan¬ 
dards ruffled apricot yellow, falls same color, with brown 
ve’nings; dark yellow beard. A large flower, requires good 
drainage . 50c 
Nymph (H. P. Sass 1926). An intermediate of empire yel¬ 
low coloring that is an amazingly free bloomer. The clump 
covers itself with flowers so the foliage is hardly visible. 
One of the finest of the early yellows, and one of the most 
satisfactory. 2 for 25c 
Purple Haze (H. P. Sass). A large French gray self of medi¬ 
um height of an unusual tone, suggesting the name. A fine 
companion for Eventide, in unusual tones. 2 for 25c 
Queen Caterina. A superb variety, growing 3 feet in 
height. Flowers a pale lavender blue. Splendid for tall 
planting. 25c 
Wambliska (Jacob Sass 1931). The largest, tallest, and 
finest of the really hardy, blue-white Irises. Snowy, glitter¬ 
ing white standards with a blue tint in the heart of the 
flowers. Clear snow-white falls with pale yellow beard and 
a few yellow veins at the haft. 38 to 45 inches. 50c 
Wacunda (H. P. Sass 1931). A much admired, big red- 
purple self of deep tone, with exceptional carrying quality 
for so dark an Iris. It makes a most effective garden group 
of deep red effect. A sister seedling to Rameses. 35c 
Yolande. Falls, velvety pansy blue, black veins. Very 
beautifully formed flowers of heavy substance. Excellent 
for massed effect. 25c 
Plants Under the Following Headings in Our 
Catalogue Remain Unchanged in Price: 
Water Plants for the Small Water Garden; Tall Growing 
Water Plants; Under Heading "Complete Your Pool With 
These Plants"; Plants for Your Eish; Marginal Plants; 
Scavangers for Pool; Rock Garden Plants. 
When We Ship Lilies: 
We ship lilies at any time suited to your locality, and fill 
orders on same day as they are received if advisable to 
do so, but WE DO NOT SHIP TROPICAL LILIES IN THE 
LATITUDE OF NEW YORK, OHIO AND ILLINOIS UNTIL 
AFTER JUNE 1st. SOUTH OF THIS LATITUDE THEY MAY 
BE SHIPPED AETER MAY 15th. Earlier than these dates 
Tropical lilies are shipped at customer's own risk. 
The Best Time to Plant Iris 
is right after the blooming season, which is usually about 
June 15th. May be shipped until October. 
Our Terms: 
P. O. Money Order, Bank Draft or Check must accompany 
all orders. Make orders payable to VAN NESS WATER 
GARDENS, UPLAND, CALIF. California customers should 
add 3 % sales tax. 
