DOG ROSE (Insole) 
Without doubt this is one of the most desirable of the pink toned 
irises. The color is exceptionally clean and strong and the flower is 
glorified by a deep gold beard. Dog Rose has come to us from 
England, where it won a silver medal. We believe we are fortunate 
in having a fine stock of this variety but do not anticipate that it 
will last through the entire season. 3J4 feet. 35c,- 3 for 75c 
See illustra'ion, page 16. 
DOROTHY DIETZ (Williamson) 
For a landscape iris, this variety is ideal. The standards are white 
fjintlv flushed with blue, while the falls are a bright violet paling 
at the edges. You will be pleased with the effectiveness of this 
iris in your garden. 3 feet. 25c,- 3 for 50c 
DRUID (Sturtevant) 
Although not widely known, this iris is quite a favorite in our 
garden. The large flowers are a mixture of maroon, old gold and 
brown, with a golden haft and beard,- the combination giving a 
decided bronze effect. Viewed with the sunlight coming through 
the falls, Druid has a decided charm. 3 1 2 feet. 25c,- 3 for 50c 
EARLY MASS (C. G. White) 
A tall light blue iris that has lost nothing of grace and charm by 
attaining height and size. It stands fifty inches tall with flowers in 
proportion on perfectly spaced branches A leading iris authority 
in her 1935 notes wrote as follows: "I cannot imagine any color 
lovelier than this, it is so smooth and pure. The standards are slightly 
bluer in tone than the falls. The soft, broad, tapering beard is tipped 
with warm yellow.” In 1936 her notes say: "Must note again the 
grace and dainty poise of this beautiful flower—also ics exceptional 
blue tone—one stem is 54 inches tall.” 
From Tennessee comes the remark: "The clearest tone of blue I 
have seen in an iris,- fine in all respects.” $1.50 
EASTER MORN (Essig) 
This iris has everything the name suggests. The flowers are a pure 
virgin white with a sparkle and sheen that reminds one of a lovely 
satin wedding dress. The glowing yellow center gives a warmth of 
beauty that is beyond description. The falls are stiff, wide flaring, and 
of unusual substance. Foliage is exceptionally large and vigorous, and 
in California is green and attractive the year around. A clump of 
Easter Morn in full bloom is truly a sight to behold. Height 4 feet. 
See illustrations on pages 16 and 24. 35c,- 3 for 75c 
E. B. WILLIAMSON (Cook) 
A new bright coppery-red blend of such clean color that it has 
almost a metallic finish. Large bold flowers and a strong grower. 
Probably the best of the bronzy-reds. 3 feet. $10.00 
ECLADOR (Cayeux) 
A beautiful, hardy yellow that comes to us from France. A soft 
waxy yellow with an exquisite sheen and a smooth enameled finish. 
A touch of golden brown venation is noticed in the haft. 3 feet. 
75c,- 3 for $2.00 
EL CAPITAN (Mohr) 
One of the largest flowered irises we grow and a variety that 
stands out. Violet in color—highly recommended for California. 
4 feet. 35c,- 3 for 75c 
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (Sass) 
One of the most reliable fall-blooming irises in commerce. The 
flowers are a deep fluorite purple, so deep that they look almost 
black when they first open. Sometimes sold under the incorrect name 
of Black Magic. 2 feet. 25c,- 3 for 50c 
ELECTRA (J. Sass) 
A large early-blooming plicata with blue margins on a white 
ground and golden-brown venation along the haft. Blooms are 
well-rounded and of good size. 2)^ feet. 50c,- 3 for $1.00 
EROS (Mead) 
One of the newer pinkish irises, having a 36-inch stem, with three 
short branches. As the flower opens it is deep ashes of roses, which 
fades to a pale shade of the same color. A clump is lovely in the 
garden. 50c,- 3 for $1.00 
HAVE you EVER TRIED GROWING 
IRISES AS POT PLANTS? HERE’S HOW 
You need not be deprived of the pleasure of growing 
some of the beautiful new irises simply because you do not 
have an outdoor garden. For the garden enthusiast who per¬ 
haps lives in an apartment house, or whose garden space is 
limited, this will be welcome news. An entirely new field 
opens up to us when we consider the growing of irises in 
pots or tubs. 
The large estate will find many uses for irises in pots. Not 
only may they be used on patios, porches, sun rooms, etc., 
but by growing potted irises in the greenhouse during the 
winter, they may be brought into bloom weeks ahead of the 
irises in the garden,- thus greatly extending the season during 
which this beautiful flower may be enjoyed. It is also a space 
saving idea for the smaller garden. 
An eminent authority on the growing of plants, Mr. Lloyd 
C. Cosper, has prepared for us the following directions, 
based upon his own highly successful experience. Mr. Cosper 
is a scientist and outlines a program designed to give the 
maximum results. The amateur, gardening with limited facilities, 
may enjoy excellent results with a more simplified procedure. 
Our growing methods produce vigorous, husky, well 
developed rhizomes, making them particularly suited to pot 
culture, and each rhizome often sends up three or four stalks. 
POT CULTURE OF IRISES 
By Lloyd C. Cosper 
Bearded irises may be grown in pots or tubs as easily and 
as satisfactorily as may the bulbous types. 
In preparing the potting compost, first, mix equal parts of 
fibrous loam, leaf mold and well rotted manure,- second, take 
two parts of the above mixture and one part of sharp sand 
and mix thoroughly. This last mixture is the final potting com¬ 
post. Potting of rhizomes should be done between September 
15th and October 1st. 
The size of the pot or tub to be used depends upon the 
size of the rhizome. A good rule to follow is to select a pot 
or tub that will give two inches between the sides of the 
pot or tub and the ends of the rhizome. 
As good drainage is very essential, place sufficient broken 
brick or crock in bottom of pot. Add the compost to within 
about four inches of the top of the pot, then put a one-inch 
layer of sand over the compost, place the rhizome on this 
cushion of sand, and cover and surround the rhizome with 
sand. Potting compost may then be added around the sand 
to within two inches of the top of the pot. By leaving two 
inches from the top of the pot to the surface of the compost, 
ample space is allowed for watering. The sand, surrounding 
the rhizome, furnishes ample drainage and discourages the 
rotting of the rhizome; and it also acts as an insulation against 
the attacks of injurious soil pests. 
Feeding of potted irises begins about three months before 
the flowering season. The following procedure is recom¬ 
mended for ideal results. Feed each week, alternating with 
the following liquid foods: 
1 st Week: Liquid manure. 
Soak one pint of well-rotted manure in one 
gallon of water two or three days and use 
without dilution. 
2nd Week: L iquid commercial fertilizer. 
Dissolve one tablespoon of complete commer¬ 
cial fertilizer in one gallon of water. 
3rd Week: Soot water. 
Dissolve one half pint of soot in one gallon of 
water. 
4th Week: Liquid manure, etc. 
Feeding may continue until buds begin to show color. 
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