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SASS IRIS LIST 
1940 _- 
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MIDWEST GARDENS 
H. P. sASS 
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ELKHORN, 
NEBRASKA 
SASS IRISES—1940 
The Superiority of Sass Irises has been thoroughly 
demonstrated by numerous awards to them culminating 
in the Dykes Medal for 1932 to Mr. H. P. Sass' Rameses. 
The points of superiority that distinguish Sass Irises 
are, first of all, color. Other distinguishing qualities are 
complete hardiness, vigor of growth, freedom of bloom 
and texture. Grown under the rigorous conditions of 
Nebraska’s hot sun and drying winds, an iris must be of 
the firmest texture to withstand them. Many fine Irises 
which are lacking in substance cannot be grown under 
Nebraska conditions. A Sass Iris will always stand up 
under any weather conditions. 
The Sass Brothers are the leading breeders of inter¬ 
mediate irises and have developed this early blooming 
class into a range of color, size and quality of bloom that 
rivals the tall bearded class. They have also worked 
extensively and have developed qualities of Dwarf Irises 
of the highest quality and have now in process of de¬ 
velopment a series of Fall Blooming Irises. 
Iris grow easier and multiply faster than any other 
perennial. Plant them in a sunny location that has good 
drainage. The bulb or rhizome should be planted Just 
under the surface, not too deep. The roots should be 
spread out and the soil packed around them. 
The best time to plant iris is in July and August, 
although they can be transplanted at any time of the 
year when the ground is not frozen. 
