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TIGRIDIA 
(Mexican Shellflower) 
This grows well In the open ground in 
summer as far north as New England and 
gives a continuous display of gorgeous 
color from midsummer to frost. 
CULTURE: Give the bulbs the same treat¬ 
ment as Gladiolus; that is, plant them 4 
inches deep and at least 6 inches apart, 
any time after May 15. The plant thrives 
in a sunny situation but needs an abund¬ 
ance of water. 
Our improved strain is a mixture includ¬ 
ing a wide range of colors—white with 
spotted cup, white with rose sheen, rose, 
yellow with suffusion of red, yellow with 
spotted cup, and brilliant scarlet. Price: 
Each, 12c; six for 60c; dozen, $1.10. 
Tigridia 
TUBEROSES 
Double White 
EXCELSIOR PEARL. These flow¬ 
ers are easily recognized by their 
exquisite fragrance and beautiful 
flower spikes, which are long 
enough to make it an admirable cut 
flower. If started in pots and at the 
end of May moved to the open 
ground, they can be flowered much 
earlier. Used both as a house plant 
and for outdoor planting when the 
ground is warm. Large bulbs, each 
10c; 6 for 55c; dozen $1.00. 
IRIS-Tall Bearded 
These are the Iris most generally known 
and by far the most popular. During May 
and June, they form a riot of color in the 
garden. Name of originator is enclosed 
in parenthesis following name of vari¬ 
ety. 
Height is given in inches, immediately 
after the name of the originator; 40" 
mean 40 inches. Height as well as flower 
size varies, of course, with soil, cultiva¬ 
tion, and climate. S. in the description 
means the three standards or upright 
petals of the blossom; F. means the falls 
or downfalling petals; H.M. means that 
the variety was the recipient of an Hon¬ 
orable Mention award bestowed by the 
judges of the American Iris Society; A.M. 
means that the variety has not only re¬ 
ceived an Honorable Mention award but 
also an Award of Merit from the Amer¬ 
ican Iris Society. 
The Dykes Medal is given to but one 
variety each year. To be eligible for this 
medal, the variety must have previously 
received an Honorable Mention and Award 
of Merit. A Dykes Medal is awarded to 
one variety in England and to one va¬ 
riety in France each year as well as to 
one variety in America. Six American 
Iris have received the award. 
No shipments of Bearded Iris until after 
July 1st. Iris do best when planted during 
July, August and September. 
ALTA CALIFORNIA (Mitchell ) 45". Deep 
golden yellow with a bronze flush on the 
F. which intensifies the glowing color. 
All Iris judges place this variety among 
the very finest yellows in existence. Flow¬ 
ers are large and firm-textured. Ea. 35c- 
ANNE MARIE CAYEUX. The smooth, 
soft tones of this Iris are indescribable. 
The introducer says “a blending of the 
sky’s colors at sunset and those of a 
pigeon’s throat.” The flowers are very 
large, of a thick and leathery substance. 
The whole effect is wonderfully beautiful 
—soft rosy heliotrope blended with gray¬ 
ish amber, beard orange. Each 25c. 
BLUE VELVET (Loomis) 42". Petals 
similar in shade and texture to deepest 
blue velvet. Each, 25c. 
BURNING BRONZE (Ayres) 40-incn. A 
rich and brilliant blazing metallic red 
bronze that glows, like a burning torch. 
A new novelty red. A.M. Each $1.25. 
CLARA NOYES (Sass) 32". Petals are a 
blend of orange, yellow and red of Talis¬ 
man rose coloring. Very odd and beauti¬ 
ful. A.M. Each 25c. 
DAUNTLESS (Connell) 41". The finest 
low-priced red variety. For those who 
desire two good reds, we recommend this 
variety and Indian Chief. Dykes Medal 
winner. Each, 35c. 
DESERT GOLD (Kirkland) 35". A very 
early bloomer. An extremely large, finely 
formed, smooth clear yellow with In illiani 
beard. Fragrant. A.M. Each, 25c. 
DOLLY MADISON (Williamson) 36". S. 
mauvette, shaded yellow at base; F. 
Flaring, lilac with a golden tinge. H.M. 
Each 20c. 
EUPHONY (Sass) 32". S. ruffled, of mus¬ 
tard yellow, flushed blue in center and 
overlaid soft brown. Each, 20c. 
FRI VO LITE. The general effect is one of 
brilliant shrimp-pink, with golden glints. 
This French introduction is a great im¬ 
provement over Marquisette, being of a 
deeper shade. Each 25c. 
Kalinga 
FRIEDA MOHR (Mohr) 44". Large lilac- 
pink bi-color which has long been a fav¬ 
orite. Each 20c. 
GRACE STURTEVANT (Bliss) 36". Bril¬ 
liant red-brown on long stems. Each z5c. 
INDIAN CHIEF (Ayres) 36". S. pinkish 
red; F. velvety red. One of the finest 
reds in the garden, regardless of price; 
a most popular sort. Each, 25c. 
KALINGA. Huge cream self, outstanding 
not only as an exhibition flower but as a 
garden specimen as well. The broad, 
spreading, ivory-textured blooms general¬ 
ly come out in groups of three or four at 
the same time. Under proper conditions it 
grows about four feet tall. Each $1.00. 
LOS ANGELES (Mohr) 46". Great satiny 
white flowers, faintly edged with blue. 
Popular sort. Each 20c. 
SEE PAGE 1 FOR COLLECTIONS 
MARY GEDDES (Wash.) 38". A Dykes 
Medal Winner. A rich golden salmon 
blend, the F. stained deeper and over¬ 
laid Pompeian red. Each 50c. 
MELDORIC. Huge blue-black self, one of 
the richest and most striking irises ever 
introduced. Not as consistent bloomer as 
Kalinga but still one of the most popular 
of the dark-colored sorts. Each, $1.00. 
MIDGARD (Sass) 33". The best known 
and most popular pink and yellow blend— 
a medley in soft tones of great charm. 
The ruffled petals show up under arti¬ 
ficial light. Flowers small. Each, 20c. 
MRS. VALERIE WEST (Bliss) 40". Most 
popular variety ever imported from Eng¬ 
land—a mixture of lavender, bronze and 
crimson. Each, 25c. 
PLUIE D’OR (Cayeux) 36". The name 
means Golden Rain and that is the color 
effect of the floriferous stalks—a rain of 
gold. Dykes Medal winner. Each 20c. 
PRESIDENT PILKINGTON (Cayeux) 
46". Very huge flower, being a lovely 
pastel blend of lavender, blue, buff, yellow, 
and rose, with striking gold beard. French 
award winner. Each, 25c. 
PURISSIMA (Mohr) 40". Pure cold white. 
One of the finest whites yet. Each 25c. 
RAMESES (Sass) 38". A symphony in 
rose, pink, and buff, shading to yellow 
near edges. Apricot beard. American 
Dykes Medal winner. Each, 20c. 
RED DOMINION (Ayres) 40". Luxurious 
red velvet, the shade of a glass of fine 
wine with the light shining through it. 
S. clear lustrous red, slightly frilled; F. 
horizontal and velvety. H.M. Each 40c. 
SENSATION (Cayeux) 34". Cornflower 
blue. One of the finest of all blue Iris of 
the stalk. Each 25c. 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig) 50". A soft, clear, 
enamel-like blue. This Iris was recently 
awarded the Dykes Medal of the American 
Iris Society for 1935. It is of tall and 
stately habit and carries many buds to 
the stalk. Each 75c. 
SIR MICHAEL. Consideeed by many as 
the finest blue and purple bicolor in the 
world. The standards are clear blue, falls 
deep rich mahogany, with beard of red- 
gold. A super iris introduced from Eng¬ 
land. Does well under many conditions. 
Each 25c. 
VERT-GALANT. Coppery red, shading to 
garnet, with yellow throat, reticulated 
brown. The oval flower has a fine, smooth 
finish. The plants are tall and husky. 
Awarded Dykes Medal. Mid-season. 40- 
inch. Each 35c. 
WILLIAM MOHR (Mohr) 30". World’s 
best Oncocyclus-pogon-iris hybrid. Large 
blossoms of pale lilac, netted and veined 
violet. Unique. Each, 25c. 
