The 100 Sed 0iis jot / 9 Z/O 
I N 1928 Schreiner’s Gardens presented the Iris Map Classification 
System for Iris for the first time. Its purpose was to survey the 
entire field of iris and by classification and rating of varieties 
help the beginner in his selection for his garden. A feature of 
this classification is the annual selection of the 100 Best Iris. 
The response of Iris lovers to this feature was overwhelming. 
Today the selection of the 100 Best Iris is synonymous with the 
name Schreiner’s Iris Gardens. On this page we present our cur¬ 
rent selection of the hundred finest Iris of the year. In making 
this selection we give recognition to the really finer iris varieties, 
old or new, where consideration of beauty and distinctiveness, as 
well as evidence of good growing habits, justifies such selection. 
We strive to arrive at these selections with impartiality and 
comprehensiveness. Our entire iris collection is constantly re¬ 
vised as newer iris are created and we point with pride to our 
listing of iris as the premier listing of only the finer varieties not 
only of one section of the country but rather all embracive, be 
they originations from the East, Midwest, Far West or Deep 
South. Nor are we limited to the geographical limitations of 
this country as we are constantly testing new iris varieties from 
various European countries as well as far away Australia and 
New Zealand. 
It is admittedly a difficult task to choose a limited number of 
iris but generally some feature such as a supremely beautiful color 
or extra fine form result in certain iris being more outstanding 
than others. The iris we list are the result of such a “boiling 
down.’’ We make it a point to see every new iris as it is put on 
sale. From them we add only the more worthwhile creations. 
We could list and grow the inferior material and have a longer 
list numerically but we prefer to offer our customers only the 
best. We give to them the gleanings of our yearly iris pilgrimages 
which take us to over two-thirds of the more outstanding hy¬ 
bridizer’s gardens and iris shows held throughout the country. 
The unique opportunity we have to see the iris “in the flesh’’ 
and decide which to add to our collection results in a listing of 
only the finest of all iris varieties. This information is supple¬ 
mented by an extensive correspondence with outstanding iris 
judges throughout the country. Our customers and friends, too, 
render an invaluable assistance. We are always interested in re¬ 
ports on the different iris in various parts of the country and 
many salient matters have been brought to our attention by such 
invaluable letters. 
White 
Selfs 
Crystal Beauty 
Gudrun 
Mary E. Nicholls 
Matterhorn 
Snowking 
White Goddess 
Violet 
Amigo 
Black Wings 
Bonsor 
Brunhilde 
^ Lilamani 
Mata Hari 
Mrs. J. L. Gibson 
Valor 
^ Winneshiek 
Los Angeles 
Blue 
1 Mme. Louis Aureau 
Blends 
j Orloff 
Plicatas <J San Francisco 
i Seduction 
Mauve 
1 Siegfried 
and 
I Tiffany 
Mauve 
Blends 
K. V. Ayres 
Persia 
I Modiste 
[ Ormohr 
Ozone 
I Violet Crown 
[ Wm. Mohr 
Amoenas 
Shah Jehan 
Wabash 
Light 
Blues 
f Aline 
Anitra 
I Blue Diamond 
J Blue Monarch 
] Exclusive 
j Gloriole 
Great Lakes 
^ Shining Waters 
Pink 
and 
Pink 
Blends 
Amitola 
I Angelus 
Ballet Girl 
( China Maid 
Imperial Blush 
Morocco Rose 
Pink Opal 
^ At Dawning 
j Avondale 
I Lighthouse 
Deep , Matula 
Pinks ' 
I Rose Dominion 
I Rosy Wings 
! Sandia 
Medium 
Blues 
r Missouri 
Narain 
1 Sierra Blue 
^ West Point 
Directeur Pinelle 
I Indian Hills 
Purples N Legend 
! Red Dominion 
[ Smolder 
“Reds” 
and 
Coppers 
Cheerio 
Christabel 
Dauntless 
E. B. Williamson 
Ethel Peckham 
Garden Magic 
I Joycette 
Marco Polo 
Radiant 
Red Gleam 
Spokan 
The Red Douglas 
Bronze 
Purples 
Depute Nomblot 
Louvois 
Shirvan 
Yellow 
Bicolors 
Casque D’Or 
City of Lincoln 
Frank Adams 
Vision 
Copper Lustre 
I Fiesta 
Golden Light 
Yellow ^ Jean Cayeux 
Blends j Midwest Gem 
I Naranja 
Prairie Sunset 
Alice Harding 
California Gold 
Eclador 
Fair Elaine 
Yellow J 
Selfs ] Golden Majesty 
I Happy Days 
Jasmania 
Ming Yellow 
Sahara 
Creams | Treasure 
( Snoqualmie 
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