

IB-PALL 
VELVO (Jacob Sass 1933). S. Pleroma 
violet darkening toward midrib. F. velvety 
dark Madder Violet overlaid red. Small 
black blotch at end of the bronzy brown 
beard. 8 in. 8Oc. 
WILLIAM MOHR (Mohr). A wonderful 
hybrid from Parisiana X Gatesii. The 
ground color of pale lilac, standards flushed 
darker, the whole flower beautifully veined 
Manganese violet. It has huge size and 
typical Oncocyclus form. Of recent years 
it has proved itself to be a wonderful par- 
Giotr, PAO they <EKS- 
Onococyclus Iris 
SUSIANA. The mourning iris. A single 
huge flower on a 15 in. stem, early in the 
spring. The color is nearly black, being 
thickly veined and dotted purplish black on 
a gray ground with a large black signal 
blotch in the center of the falls. Both the 
haft of the standards and of the falls have 
black beard. Each flower is a poem in it- 
self, and a sight that cannot be forgotten. 
It should be planted late in Fall in soil 
that has been enriched with bonemeal. They 
are hardy and will withstand the coldest 
winters, provided they have good drainage. 
After the flowering season, withhold water 
and let them dry out. When the foliage has 
withered, dig up the rhizomes and keep 
them in dry sand till next October, when 
they may be replanted. Strong rhizomes. 
Delivery September to November. Stock 
very limited. $1.50. 
Evansia Iris 
(Crested) 
EVANSIA section includes some of the 
choicest and most orchid-like flowers to be 
found anywhere. They are the only group 
that are adapted for culture in the shade, 
and includes among its members some of 
the smallest and the tallest members of the 
genus. They should be planted where the 
ground can be kept moist on the surface 
at all times, and will thrive if a mulch of 
leaf mould is kept on the surface. Tectorum 
and Milesii will stand considerable more 
sun than the other members of the group. 
Delivery throughout the year. 
CRISTATA. Dainty, soft amethyst-blue 
with a touch of gold. Beautifully fringed 
and crested. Useful for the rock garden, 
in front of the flower border or as ground 
cover. Fragrant. 4 in. 25e. 
FAIRYLAND (Stevens 1936). A WAT- 
TII and UWODU cross that is quite dis- 
tinct from NADA. Color very pale laven- 
der with spots and dots of deeper lavender 
and brown and a yellow crest. Dark green 
foliage and compact growth. 24 in. $2.00. 
JAPONICA. Orchid-like flowers of a uni- 
form shade of lavender on 2 ft. stems. The 
flowers are large and closely set on the 
stout and well branched stem. Blooms Feb- 
ruary-April. 24 in. 50c. 
JAPONICA APHRODITE. This is a form 
of the Uwodu variety with the inside half 
of each leaf creamy white. Useful for 
edging and flower arrangements. 12 in. 
25c. 
MILESII. Claret-purple flowers on tall, 
wiry stems late in the season. It makes 
large rhizomes compared with other mem- 
bers of this group, and is quite distinct. 
30 in. 75ec. 
NADA. See page 18. 
TECTORUM. The roof iris of Japan. 
Deep lilac-blue with darker markings and 
ivory crest. Will grow well in full sun 
and is very hardy. Flowers are large and 
the plant prolific. 15 in. 25¢. 
UWODU. This is quite a distinct form 
of Japonica. It grows only 12 in. high, 
the foliage is bright and shiny green and 
the flowers are very light lilac with violet 
spots and bright yellow crest.: It is reputed 
to be hardier. 35c. 
WATTII. An amazing iris from the south- 
ern slopes of the Himalaya Mts. with a 
habit of growth more resembling a dwarf 
bamboo than iris. The fan of leaves is 
perched on top of 2 to 4 ft. stem. The 
flowers are white with orange crest borne 
on graceful, wiry panicles. Ideal for plant- 
ing behind the lower growing varieties in 
this section. 50c. 
Siberica and Orientalis 
Siberians and Orientals are moisture loy- 
ing plants and should be planted where 
they can receive adequate moisture at all 
times. In California and the South, they do 
best when planted in partial shade. Plant- 
ing should be done in the fall and a cover 
of mulch during the first winter will pre- 
vent the plants being pushed out of the 
ground by the frost. They are perfectly 
hardy everywhere. They may be divided 
and replanted whenever the plants become 
too large. They appreciate an annual top 
dressing of barnyard manure. Delivery 
September to April.;* 
BLUE HERON. Handsome violet with 
white styles and striking contrast. 25c. 
BLUE RIDGE. Light blue, shaded tur- 
quoise in the center. Large flaring flowers. 
35c. 
CAESAR. The richest, deep, dark pur- 
ple-blue with flaring falls. 50c. 
CAESAR’S BROTHER. The darkest and 
best blackish purple. Color does not fade. 
H.M., A.I.S. 1936. 50Oc. 
DRAGON FLY. Large, soft violet-blue. 
Extra tall variety. 25c. 
