SACRAMENTO (Mohr-Mitchell) 
A giant plicata of the San Francisco type but having dots and 
reticulations of reddish brown instead of lavender. The ground 
color is creamy white. Flowers are large and well shaped on tall, 
well-branched stems. 40 inches. 35c; 3 for 75c 
SAN DIEGO (Mohr-Mitchell) 
Immense blooms of deep velvety blue purple. It is a seedling of 
Gaudichau and El Capitan, retaining the color of the former and the 
size and shape of the latter. 46 inches. 35c; 3 for 75c 
SAN FRANCISCO (Mohr-Mitchell) 
Tall stems branching low and wide carry the large flowers of white 
distinctly edged with lavender blue. A superior variety. 44 inches. 
Slightly tender in regions of severe winters, so we suggest the 
beautiful Los Angeles, which is hardy, instead. Grows perfectly on 
the Pacific Coast and elsewhere where the winters are mild. Mid¬ 
season. 35c,- 3 for 75c 
SAN GABRIEL (Dean) 
We consider this one of the finest irises in cultivation for the 
milder climates. While not recommended for the East, where its 
exceptionally early growth often gets caught in a late freeze, for 
Southern California gardens this iris is ideal. The large flowers are 
a lustrous lavender flushed with rosy mauve and have a decided and 
pleasing fragrance. 
San Gabriel comes into flower very early in the season, usually 
by the first of March, and continues blooming for many weeks. It is 
particularly vigorous and is the tallest iris we grow. We have 
actually measured stalks 6 feet high. The foliage is green and beau¬ 
tiful all year. 35c; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.00 
SEDUCTION (Cayeux) 
A beautiful plicata coming to us from France. The flower is of 
excellent form and substance. A pure waxy white, with standards 
finely veined pale lilac. The falls are dotted the same color on the 
haft and the beard is white, lightly tipped yellow. 3 feet. $1.00 
SHAH JEHAN (Neel) 
Here is an iris that has all the rich colorings of a beautiful oriental 
rug. The standards are a delicate creamy buff faintly edged lavender. 
The falls are rich and lustrous, quickly blending from a light fawn 
USING IRISES AS CUT FLOWERS 
For many years much has been said and written about the 
use of irises in the garden. The unsurpassed beauty and the 
exceptionally wide color range of this remarkable flower 
give it a leading position as a landscape plant. Yet, perhaps 
we have overlooked some of the fascinating possibilities of 
the iris as a cut flower. 
Commercial florists seldom if ever carry the tall bearded 
irises simply because the flowers are fragile and are easily 
damaged or broken in handling. We who are growing lovely 
irises in our gardens thus have an opportunity to do some¬ 
thing a little out of the ordinary in flower arrangement. 
Instead of going out into the garden and cutting a handful 
of stalks to put into a vase, try making an attractive arrange¬ 
ment of only three or four perfect stalks with two or three 
fans of iris leaves. 
A low bowl makes an ideal container. If a copper or 
bronze bowl is available, try using it with yellow or cream 
irises. When arranging irises in a bowl, it is almost necessary 
to have one of the flower holders consisting of a lead base 
into which brass pins have been set. This type of flower 
holder has become quite popular in recent years for use with 
thick stemmed flowers such as irises and gladiolas. Be sure to 
use a heavy enough holder so that the arrangement will not 
tip over. 
Incidentally, by far the most effective way to display irises 
at a flower show is to arrange them in this manner. A shallow 
pan can be used as a container. If this is sunk in the ground 
and concealed with peat or moss, the irises can be arranged 
to look as though they were clumps growing in the garden. 
An iris display worked out in this manner will be infinitely 
more attractive than the all-too-common practice of using 
milk bottles for containers and placing them on benches or 
tables. 
BURNING BRONZE 
at the haft through glowing copper and deep chestnut, to a deep 
velvety purple which is the predominating color. An edging of 
soft plum shading to light lavender completes the picture and makes 
Shah Jehan one of the most strikingly colored of all irises. Medium 
size flowers on 3-foot stems. 35c; 3 for 75c 
SHINING WATERS (Essig) 
A reflection of the clear blue western skies in still, shining waters. 
The best of the many smooth, clear blues obtained after years of 
progressive breeding along a particular line. The self color is about 
midway between the shades of the darker Sierra Blue and the 
lighter Pale Moonlight, yet it is really not a competitor of either. 
The firm, wax-like texture and perfect finish, symmetry, and poise of 
the falls and standards are enhanced by a bright orange beard. The 
flowering stalks are straight, three to four-branched and from four to 
five feet tall. It combines a smoothness and finish that is unsurpassed, 
with the size and poise of Easter Morn. 
Shining Waters is now generally recognized as the finest iris of 
its color. We introduced this iris in 1933 and have the largest and 
finest stock in the entire country. Our plants will amaze you. Illus¬ 
trated in color on page 9. 50c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50 
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