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SCHREINER’S IRIS GARDENS 
THE BLACK DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1934) EM. 30". 
This pansy-violet of moderate size and height, has the 
richest, most velvety texture of any deep violet. One of 
the near-black iris; a very high class flower. 
25c; 3 for 50c 
THE GUARDSMAN (Grant 1939) EM. 34". 
This ingenious new creation so admired and generously 
praised by the judges of the Iris Society has standards of 
rosy fawn, or the new shade called dusty pink with semi- 
daring falls slightly deeper in tone with a rich velvety 
overlay of deep rosy bordeaux. An interesting novelty, 
one of its highlights is a quarter-inch distinct margin of 
dusty pink extending completely around the fall. A charm¬ 
ing, well finished flower, nice form and branching, good 
growing habits. $35.00 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1937) ML. 38". 
One of the most sensational of the new reds, admitted 
by everyone to be either at the top or near it. A very vi¬ 
brant red of plush-like substance. The blooms are excep¬ 
tionally large and well formed with tall stems and splendid 
branching. Strongly recommended. (Illustration on page 
25.) $6.00 
THELMA JEAN (Peck 1939) E. 34". 
A creation from a newcomer in iris hybridizer’s ranks. 
Arising in New England this iris rather symbolizes that 
section. A flower embodying stiff, rigidly-formed flowers 
of fine substance, cupped standards, broad flaring falls, 
splendid weather resistance. A bright color, outstanding 
in the garden, a rich clear petunia-violet. Reminds one of 
the form of Cyrus the Great. It is going to be very well 
liked. $10.00 
THEODOLINDA (Ayres 1932) ML. 37". 
This is a larger plicata than Los Angeles. The flow'ers are 
satiny white with button-hole stitchings of bright yet deli¬ 
cate blue. Very hardy and a vigorous grower. 
25c; 3 for 50c 
TIFFANY (H. Sass 1938) M. 32". 
A gaily painted yellow plicata. It has rose, or deep pink, 
stitching on a yellow background in place of the usual white. 
The pattern is broadly marked in the standards and falls 
and the contrast with the pure yellow note is quite pleasing. 
The flower is large, of excellent substance. There is a fresh¬ 
ness about this yellow plicata that makes it our personal 
choice among the yellow plicatas as being the most pleasing 
and different. (Pictured on page 5.) $5.00 
TREASURE ISLAND (Kleinsorge 1937) ML. 36". 
A meritorious new yellow of considerable depth and vivid¬ 
ness. The medium large flowers are borne on strong stems 
moderately branched. $3.00 
VALIANT (Sturtevant 1937) EM. 40". 
A rich blue blend of electrifying blue punctuated and 
edged iridescent old gold with a strong orange beard. It 
reminds us of an old iris we have always liked, Ramona, 
though it is a vast glorification of this old iris Clear col¬ 
ored, tall, large; a charming and very worthy blue blend. 
75c; 3 for $1.75 
VALOR (Nicholls 1932) ML. 42". 
The tallest of the deep blue-violets and an iris with splen¬ 
did branching. In color it leans a bit toward the purples, 
especially in the falls which might be described as indigo- 
purple. An iris of character and distinction. 
25c; 3 for 50c 
VEDETTE (Cayeux 1936) L. 36". 
A cascade of sparkling iridescence, a self somewhat the 
color of Far West but well formed with a crispy, crinkly 
effect. In color it is a pure honey-yellow to chamois. On 
the edges of the falls there is the most startling gold iri¬ 
descence, unlike any other we have ever seen for brilliance. 
It reminds one of the sparkle of fool’s gold (iron pyrites). 
The sheen is positively mirror-like. $5.00 
VENUS DE MILO (Ayres 1931) ML. 38". 
A shimmering creamy-white that is ideally floriferous. 
Tall and graceful. 25c; 3 for 50c 
VIEW HALLOO (White 1936) E. 41". 
Eor the warm climes that cannot grow many of the 
variegata class, we recommend View Halloo. It is a splendid 
grower, originating in California. One of the few irises of 
the bright clear yellow standards and red brown falls com¬ 
bination that will perform well in the southern gardens. 
Very large blooms, well formed and ideally branched. 
$ 1.00 
VIOLET CROWN (Kirkland 1931) M. 39". 
A most unusual iris, named by Dr. Kirkland from the 
mists that enshroud the hills around Athens, which was 
known in ancient times as the “City of the Violet Crown.” 
While there are many fine blue iris and several excellent 
pinks of recent origin, there are, curiously, very few va¬ 
rieties in the intermediate shades of lavender or mauve 
(excepting of course the mauve and yellow blends). In 
fact, practically the only outstanding lavender that is a 
pure self-color is Violet Crown. It is really a deep tone of 
lilac with a rich, glistening texture. We recommend this 
iris very strongly not only for its beauty and distinctive¬ 
ness but also for its fine height and branching and its free- 
blooming habits. 30c; 3 for 65c 
VISION (Cayeux 1932) M. 37". 
One of the top-notchers in the variegata section, where 
it ranks with El Tovar and King Juba. It has honey-yellow 
standards and garnet-brown falls, with a bright beard. 
Plant habits, stem, and stature are all good. 60c 
WABASH (Williamson 1936) M. 36". 
Eresh toned as any orchid is this new amoena with snowy 
white standards and ultramarine falls with brighter margin¬ 
ing. The best of the true amoenas and destined for a great 
future. (Pictured on page 25.) $2.50 
WAMBLISKA (J. Sass 1930) EM. 34". 
Cool and frothy — a white with a blue flush at the base 
of the standards. A large flower with exceptional weather- 
resisting qualities. 25c; 3 for 50c 
WASATCH (Thorup 1935) EM. 34". 
Probably the largest plicata. A very broad-petaled white 
flower with even markings of medium blue. Substance is 
excellent. 40c; 3 for 90c 
WAVERLY (Williams 1936) M. 34". 
Captivating, flaring light blue, almost true blue. Domed 
standards and flaring falls held parallel with the ground. 
A chicory-blue it seems one of the clearest and purest blues 
in the garden. Excellently substanced with a slight, casual 
ruffling and crystaline sheen touching up the flower blithely. 
$ 8.00 
WEST POINT (Nicholls 1938) L. 44". 
With a fine military bearing the composure of this flower 
is unique. About the finest new iris to come to us from 
Col. Nicholls; a large, refined indigo blue. Just a slight 
bicolor with a rich brown shading at the hafts like epaulets. 
Its color is striking and novel. The wide, trim semi-circular 
formed blooms have a well tailored appearance. Substance 
is firm; blooming very late and being long blooming it im¬ 
presses us as one of the finest new creations. Very large, 
refined blooms. $15.00 
