Mapleton, Iowa 
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Caretiilly Selected List of 'I'all Bearded Irises 
EACH YEAR WE BECOME MORE CRITICAL IN OUR SELECTIONS. Only the 
finest and best behaved varieties are retained in our gardens. 
THE NAME OF THE ORIGINATOR AND THE DATF] OF INTRODUCTION are 
given aftei each vaiiety name. We like to know' vv'here our irises come from and 
how long they have been in commerce. Don’t you? 
THE SEASON OF BLOOM is shown by V. E., very early; E., early M. midsea¬ 
son; L., late. HEIGHT OF BLOOM is given in inches. 
AWLVRDS. American Iris Society Awards are—H. M., Honorable Mention given 
to a new Iris and A. M., Award of Merit given to an outstanding variety after it has 
proved its worth. The Dykes Medal is the highest award an iris may receive and is 
given each year by the Iris Society of England to the best iris chosen in England, in 
France and in America. In America an iris must have been in commerce four years 
to be eligible for the Dykes Medal. It is chosen by the judges and the Committee 
of Awards of the A. I. S. C. M. indicates Certificate of Merit in France, and S. M., 
Silver Medal in England. ?:si)ecially outstanding foreign irises are given A. M. by 
the American Iris Society. The Roman Gold Medal was awarded for the first time 
in 1938 to the most outstanding iris from outside of Italy submitted for trial at Rome. 
RATINGS. Per. R. indicates the permanent rating of the American Iris Society, 
which Is the average of the ratings sent in by twenty or more accredited judges iii 
any one year, the date following. R. indicates the tentative rating, the average of 
any number of ratings from five to twenty in one year. This rating is subject to 
change uiiiil at least twenty judges rate it in a given year. 
ALICE HARDING (Cay. 1933) M 40 in. 
This beautifully rounded, primrose yellow- 
iris gains in popularity every year. It 
increases so rapidly that the price has 
become very modest. It has a long bloom¬ 
ing season and is just the color to fill in 
the odd corners and add to the beauty of 
your pink and blue irises. It has a high 
record of honors—Dvkes Medal in France. 
1933, A. M. 1937. Per. R. 90. 1938. 
35c, 3 for 75c 
ALINE (Stern 1934) M. L. 40 in. One 
of the bluest irises we have ever seen, its 
smooth finish and full rounded form make 
it a great favorite. W’e never have enough 
good light blue in our gardens—for blue 
enhances every other iris color. This one 
of clear Ilax-blue is one of the best. A. M. 
England 1932. R. 87, 1939. 
75c, 3 for $1.50 
AMENTI (H. P. Sass 193H) M. L. 30 in. 
Like lavender and old lace is this lovely 
blend of light violet and pale gold, crisp 
and ruffled. Cool blends like these should 
be planted among self colored irises of 
soft tones, blues and yellows, to bring 
out their rare charm. Strong and free 
flowering. R. 86, 1938. 35c, 3 for 75c 
AMIGO (W^msn. 1934) E. M. 34 in. This 
pansy iris pleases everyone. It is friendly 
and unassuming, but its rich, glowing 
colors are never forgotten. The stand¬ 
ards are clear blue violet, the velvety 
falls deep violet purple with a distinct 
edging of light violet. Sturdy and free 
blooming, H. M. 1936 A. M. 1938, Per. R. 
90, 1936. Scarce. ’ $2.00 
AMITOLA (H. P. Sass 1936) M. L. 38 in. 
One of the very finest of all pink blends, 
this seedling of Raineses is larger, pinker 
and more ruffled than its parent. Because 
o.f its lovely color, heavy substance and 
excellent branching it is wanted by all. 
Hardy, vigorous and free flowering. Per. 
R. 88, 1938. $1.00 
ANDALUSIAN BLUE (Sch. 1938) V. E. 
30 in. An early flowering light blue— 
really an intermediate—and a grand, new- 
color in this class, a seedling of Sensa¬ 
tion and an early dwarf blue. Try some 
of these among your pink and white 
tulips I You w ill have something distinct¬ 
ly new- and very effective. $1.50 
ANGELUS (Egel. 1937) M. L. 36 in. This 
lovely new' pink has gained many friends 
wherever seen and already has earned a 
very enviable record. The flowers are 
very large and full, the color is a clear 
orchid pink with an iridescent sheen on 
the falls. Perfectly hardy and free blos- 
siming, it is a joy in any garden. H, M. 
1938, A. M. 1939, Per. R. 90, 1939. $5.00 
ANITRA (H. P. Sass 1936) L. 36 in. A 
clear, light blue self of great distinction. 
The flow'ers are large and fine, the color 
exquisitely pure, light sky blue. Although 
derived from Purissima, Anitra is hardy 
and vigorous in growth, blooming freely 
in this climate. In great demand, H. M. 
1937, R. 89, 1939. $2.00 
