• • • Finest Iris 
MOUNT WASHINGTON 
WILLIAM A. SETCHELL (Brehm 1938). 
One of the most showy iris we have 
ever grown, a variety which is win¬ 
ning for itself as much attention and 
praise as did the first big yellows — 
for it is far and away the largest iris 
ever grown, being both tall and broad. 
Actual measurements show the flower 
to be consistently 7" tall, with im¬ 
mense falls 8%" wide and 4" long. 
In addition, its color is compellingly 
regal and rich. The color is: standards 
of steel blue and falls of violet-blue, 
adding great strength to its appear¬ 
ance of mammoth size. Tall, and well- 
branched, with an ample quota of 
blooms, it flowers out with three of its 
immense flowers open at once with 
more to come — a magnificent speci¬ 
men. The flower holds up as well as 
could be expected in view of its tre¬ 
mendous size. 
Named for Professor William A. 
Setchell, of the University of Califor¬ 
nia, by Mr. George Brehm, who is a 
camp-mate of the latter’s at the Bo¬ 
hemian Club Grove. Mid-season. 42". 
$12.50 
WILLIAM MOHR. Most orchid-like of 
all iris, this unusual hybrid is the most 
distinct variety gi’own. Only Grace 
Mohr, the giant Ormohr, and Mohrson 
are at all similar, and they were 
achieved only after years of effort. The 
foliage and leaves of William Mohr are 
always small, but tbe blooms are sim¬ 
ply immense. Does best when ferti¬ 
lized and watered, but must have ex¬ 
cellent drainage. Should be moved 
every two seasons. The ground color 
is pale lilac, standards flushed darker, 
the whole flower beautifully veined 
manganese violet. A. M., R. H. S. 
Rhizones naturally small. Early....25c 
ZUA. Most unusual, this pale porcelain 
blue iris, so light in color it approaches 
white, is most enchanting. The petals 
are crinkled like crepe paper. Not well 
known because it blooms before the 
bulk of the iris flower, but delightful. 
Would be most fitting in a rockery. 
Very early. 14".25c 
For Raising The Best Dahlias 
Complete, Yeor-around 
Directions for the care of Dahlias 
The Newsom Dahlia Manual 
(Revised 1938 Edition) 
Practical Instruction on Preparing, Planting, 
Fertilizing, and Storing of Dahilas. 
Price 50 cents, postpaid 
j The Salbach Iris Manual 
I Deals chiefly with the bearded iris, but gives the essential infor- 
j mation about the important other types, too. Full cultural direc- 
I tions, a comprehensive chapter on breeding, a discussion of the 
I types and differences between the major breeds of iris, are 
j some of the emportant features. Except for the chapter on breed- 
I ing, which is invaluable to anyone planning to make a single 
I iris cross, the book is entirely non-technical, planned for the 
j average gardener, and the reasonably new iris enthusiast. 
I Price 50 cents, postpaid 
WILLIAM CAREY JONES 
SUNOL 
SPRING CLOUD 
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