Iris as grown 
Gardens 
ris 
w_^ A clear self tone of 
Mme. Cecile Bouscant. light orchid pink that 
is absolutely unique. An exquisitely lovely 
iris. 25c; 3 for 60c. 
(Beardless). 
large and of deep golden yellow. A fine va¬ 
riety for cutting. The requirements for this 
variety are almost opposite from those of the 
bearded irises, in that it does best in moist 
rich soils. Blooms after the bearded irises. 
25c; 3 for 50c. 
Mnrninrr c„i„„Deep rich large red vio- 
Mormng Splendor. let Fragrant. 36-inch. 
20c; 3 for 40c. 
Mrs Valeria West Rich brown reds combine 
Mrs. vaiene west. with plush crimson to 
form a gigantic flower with broad massive 
standards of bronze and falls of deep vel¬ 
vety maroon purple. 25c; 3 for 60c. 
MoirJnri/- Flowers of blue-black, and very 
meiao c. i ar g e . Gold beard. Good habit 
and branching. Hardy everywhere. Mid¬ 
season. 30-inch. 60c; 3 for $1.60. 
Not a large flower, but very deli- 
g cate in its orchidy tones, obtained 
from a blending of yellow and pearl pink. 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
An Excellent Book 
Irises 
By F. F. Rockwell 
A handy guide which will bring you suc¬ 
cess with irises and show new uses and 
effects possible in your garden. Describes 
the dwarf, early, German, Japanese, Si¬ 
berian, water, crested, Spanish, English, 
Dutch, and other types; tells how to plant 
and how to propagate stock for your own 
use. 64 illustrations, 80 pages. 
PRICE $1.25 
ji.,..!. The leading introduction from Sld- 
naranja. ney Mitchell during the past two 
seasons, and the first iris of huge size with 
a definite orange tone. Taller even than 
Happy Days, and practically as large. The 
falls are ochraceous orange, with a yellow 
heart, and the standards are bright empire 
yellow, the beard orange-yellow. $7.60. 
Natividad. See color page “L.” 
n. (A _. Very unusual in its color, and a 
natoma. top-notch garden iris, since it is 
a very free bloomer. Standards bronze, falls 
soft coral red. The complete effect is of 
glowing old rose—a flower that wears well. 
Well branched. 36 in. 75c; 3 for $1.50. 
Mann s - bronzy gold, F. velvety carmine. 
on * Beard, bright gold. A very luminous 
color combination which attracts immediate 
attention. A great improvement over the 
old Variegatas. 48 in. $1.00; 3 for $2.60. 
Large flowers. S. lavender blue, 
nereus. F r i c h aniline blue—a darker Lord 
of June. 20c; 3 for 40c. 
Ochroleuca (Beardless). Het^wh^hYs^neTf 
the most glorious of irises. The blooms 
are creamy white with a golden yellow cen¬ 
ter. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
Pacific This fine big iris combines all the 
qualities of clear clean color, sub¬ 
stance, carriage, vigor and garden effect. It 
blooms very early and continues for a long 
time. The color is light bluish violet. Falls 
flaring, stems straight and slender. 25c; 3 
for 50c. 
n.j„ The blending of yellow and lavender 
raore. j n ^ be standards, the flush of blue 
on the fine rosy purple falls, and the glow 
from the amber beard and style arms give 
this large flower a noble form, a quality 
which ranks it high. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
p._j. Very large blooms having falls that 
rersia. ar6 a b j end c f bluish lavender, and 
standards of iridescent steel blue. Brown 
haft and yellow beard. Smooth finish. 25c 
ea.; 3 for 50c. 
Pink Jewel. See color page “L.” 
«... A delightful light pink with a 
Fink sann. smooth and soft satiny finish. 
Distinct from others of its color class. 46 
in. 35c; 3 for 70c. 
P i„. A tall, pure rich yellow with 
riuie q ur. glistening golden buds and 
striking yellow beard. Widely and symmet¬ 
rically branched stems carry an abundance 
of canary-colored flowers. 25c; 3 for 60c. 
President Pffldngton. formed flowlr 
of outstanding color. S. pure buff, F. lav¬ 
ender-blue. 46 in. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
It is going to be very hard to 
runssima. improve on this seedling for a 
pure white of great size, fine form and heavy 
substance, this last a most important factor 
in white irises. These qualities, with its 
vigor and its tall branched stems account for 
the rating of 96 given it. 25c; 3 for 60c. 
■a Good sized blooms on medium tall 
nameses. bu t wed branched stalks, but out¬ 
standing because of its striking blend of 
colors. Rich gold, apricot, and pink are most 
artistically blended in this flower to give an 
iris of majestic elegance. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
„_ . c , The Spanish word for sunbeam 
nayo de boL was given this seedling be¬ 
cause of its bright yellow color. Its flowers, 
4 inches high and 3% broad, are lemon 
chrome, a bright clear yellow. 36-inch. 25c; 
3 for 50c. 
B . A big bronzy red very like Allies 
neawing. i n co i or> but much larger and 
taller. Very much admired in our garden. 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
A fine richly colored variegata. 
niaigar. s c i ear buttercup yellow, F. but¬ 
tercup yellow heavily striped bronze. 24 inch. 
20c; 3 for 40c. 
R , R This fine iris, which merits a place 
non noy. amon g the best reds on form, color, 
etc., alone, is of great additional value be¬ 
cause it is such an early bloomer, being the 
first big red to show color in our garden. 
Dominating color is bordeaux, a color of 
great carrying quality. Texture excellent 
and does not fade. 38-in. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
R , So vividly colored that it shines 
nonaa. clear across the garden. A low 
growing iris, making it ideal for borders, 
etc. Color wine red without shading. 25c; 
3 for 50c. 
d u--. A magnificent plant with huge 
nuneo. fi owers beautifully poised on strong 
stems 48" high. It begins to branch half 
way up the stem, sending out good wide 
branches. The standards are deep glistening 
rose, the broad thick textured falls are of 
deep maroon. 50c; 3 for $1.00. 
c __Its large flowers have a white 
aacramenio. g roun( j j the standards heavily 
edged red purple, the falls reticulated with 
the same color. The prominent orange beard, 
unusual in plicatas, lights up the flowers in 
a most attractive way. 35c; 3 for 70c. 
e-_ Derives its huge size from El 
ban uieqo. Capitan, one of its parents, and 
its deep rich color from Souv. Mme. Gaudi- 
chau. Very showy, deep rich blue-violet. 
San Diego has always been a most compel¬ 
ling, regal iris. Surpassed only by the new 
and startling variety Brunhilde. 46-inch. 
40c; 3 for $1.00. 
San Francium Tal1 stems - branching low 
ban rrancisco. and w j de jj ke a candelabrum, 
carry large white flowers, of which both 
standards and falls are distinctly edged lav¬ 
ender. Similar to Los Angeles; but with 
wider blue edging. 25c; 3 for 60c. 
e._ A very large pinkish lavender 
ban uaonei. high excellence adding to 
its other merits the virtue of being early 
and long blooming. Branching, and very 
graceful. 48-inch. Fragrant. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
e-_ t,.!« Imagine an Opera with better 
ban Lius ney. shaped flowers nearly twice as 
large on beautifully branched stems half as 
tall again, and you have San Luis Rey. The 
flowers are of beautifully rounded form, set 
off by a golden beard and a yellow center. 
20c; 3 for 40c. 
This is the finest of the pure 
banta Barbara. i avender blues. The size, 
substance, spreading horizontal falls, well 
branched stalks and the vigor of growth 
entitle this beautiful iris to be rated with 
the highest. 20c; 3 for 40c. 
A brilliant velvety light red pur- 
oemmoie. p j 6 w j£ b a conspicuous orange 
beard. 30-inch. 15c; 3 for 30c. 
c H A beautiful self-colored aniline- 
oensauon. b j ue of grea t po i s e and elegance. 
The substance is heavy, the standards beau¬ 
tifully arched, the falls flaring and the 
stems tall and sturdy. Fragrant. Late. 25c; 
3 for 50c. 
RViaeta This new white of different parent- 
onasia. age than Purissima is also entirely 
distinct in style and effect and well worthy 
of being named for California’s great white- 
capped mountain. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
evs-j__ “A reflection of the clear 
bhining Waters. blue skies ln stll] shining 
waters.” Firm wax-like texture and perfect 
finish, symmetry and poise. Gigantic flow¬ 
ers on three to four branched stems. Hon¬ 
orable Mention American Iris Society. 48-in. 
75c; 3 for $1.60. 
cs Arr — ni,.- Awarded the Dykes medal this 
rra blue, outstanding variety has no peer 
for smooth finish and graceful form. Color 
is a soft clear blue with no veining. An 
early bloomer. 42-inch. 76c; 3 for $2.00. 
Sir Mirhaal Tbe standards are clear blue, 
bir Michael. and the falls are a bright( live 
shade of violet-blue. Very late. 38-inch. 
35c; 3 for 75c. 
Snow Maiden Pure white in color, its ex- 
bnow Maiden, treme fioriferousness results 
in a solid mass of bloom—resembling a drift 
of new snow. As striking a border planting 
as can be imagined. One of the very earliest. 
35c; 3 for 70c. 
Souv. de Loetitia Michaud, ers^of^ffne f £ 
ture. The color is lobelia blue, shading 
lighter at edges. Fragrant. 25c; 3 for 61c. 
Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau. fet^p^brillSSt 
blackish purple. An unusually dark velvety 
bicolor of fine shape and substance. 15c; 
3 for 30c. 
j Standards heavily suffused 
Spring Cloud. blu6 on whlte> wit £ fal £ clea n 
white, except for a few inconspicuous blue 
markings. Hardy everywhere. Mid-season. 
48-inch. 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
Stvlosa (Beardless) (Winter blooming). Plants 
aiyiosa mearaiessj. are low grow i ng w ith 
long grasslike foliage. Flowers deep sky- 
blue with orange tongue. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
Summer Cloud. A da i nty lria , appropriately 
uuuuum ^iuuu. named g pa i e blue W hich 
changes to a soft blue-white like a cloud in 
the summer sky. F. sky blue. Flower 
large. One must see this iris to appreciate 
its charm. Beautiful with dark blues and 
whites. 60c; 3 for $1.25. 
c„_,o A golden tan self, with pale lavender 
° cast on the falls. Introduced in 
California, it seems to do well everywhere, 
and is one of the favorite tan blends. Of 
ideal form and well branched. 36-in. 76c. 
TafioTnan A blend of apricot, yellow, and 
8 an * pinkish shades that is most un¬ 
usual. Standards yellow with rosy pink vein¬ 
ing at tips. Falls rosy lavender pink with 
yellow reticulations. 20-inch. 25c; 3 for 60c. 
T 0 -._, Smooth finish, velvety, dark red- 
lenaya. purp i e se if 0 f perfect form, with an 
aniline beard and golden throat. Tall, 
showy and well branched. An outstanding 
variety. 42 in. 50c; 3 for $1.00. 
A fine large flowered brown 
uger-iiger. j ris f rom tbe Wareham collec¬ 
tion. Very bright, and of good size and 
habit. Bronze standards, velvet red falls. 
Late. 24-inch. 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
Tin This fine deep velvety blue and violet 
uoga. tucolor has received much praise. 
The large broad falls are horizontal and 
both falls and standards are well propor¬ 
tioned. Heavy substance and smooth tex¬ 
ture, anci delightfully fragrant. Blooms over 
a long period. 35c; 3 for 75c. 
A very lovely white plicata 
irue i^eugnu w jt b rose colored venation and 
style arms. Free flowering. One of the 
finest of the White Iris. Excellent in a mass 
planting. 36-inch. 15c; 3 for 30c. 
v . rt S- soft rose, F. Dahlia Car- 
ven i*auani. m j ne . Conspicuously marked 
at the haft with yellow and brown. Oval 
flowers of fine smooth finish. Tall and 
stately. 50 in. 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
True Delight 
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