MERRIAM, KANSAS 
ROSE DOMINION (Con) Rose bicolor with bright gold beard; Dominion 
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ROSY WINGS (Gage) Soft, but clear, light brownish red; a free bloomer 
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SABLE (P. Cook) Deep claret black; perhaps the finest of the new very 
dark varieties; full, well rounded petals; glossy and dark; midseason; 
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HOW TO GROW IRISES 
* Fertilizers—Superphosphate and wood ashes are the best inor- 
ganic fertilizers for irises. If the soil lacks humus, well rotted manure, 
peat moss or tobacco stems are helpful. 
* Leaf Spot—Very little is known about leaf spot except that, while 
it is unsightly, it does little or no injury to the plants. Removing and 
burning all old foliage helps control it. 
«x Root Rot—Cut out the soft tissue and dust with coppercarbonate. 
*« Borer—A dust spray of one part Dutox and four parts cheap flour 
applied spring and fall, and frequent transplantings will eliminate 
borer and prevent reinfection from your neighbor. 

SACHEM (Loomis) Velvety red and tan bicolor; vigorous; midseason; 
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SACRAMENTO (M-M) Reddish purple plicata edge to a crystal white 
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SAN FRANCISCO (M-M) Huge white with edges pencilled heavily with 
lavender; Dykes medal; needs protection here; midseason; tall_----- ao 
SAN GABRIEL (Dean) Lustrous lavender; perfect for the south or west 
COcs BC (OOICVCLONenere peCliy atc) eae eee ee SalOremmeco 
SANTA BARBARA (M-M) One of the favorites; light violet blue of large 
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January 27, 1941 
“I received my iris last summer in fine shape and they were such nice 
plants that I am looking forward to some nice blooms. I now have 128 
named varieties but still I want more so please send me your iris catalog 
as soon as it is out, and thank you.” 
Mrs. V. Z., Lincoln, Neb. Page 17 
