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SPURIA OR TALL BEARDLESS IRIS 
Bright and showy, on tallest of stems, and 
easily grown, the Spuria iris (often con- 
fused with the bulbous Dutch and Spanish 
iris) are most useful for any purpose. The 
Spurias grow 4-foot tall on slender stems 
with blooms somewhat resembling the 
Dutch and Spanish iris, but are propagated 
and sold from root divisions. 
Culture is almost opposite that of the 
bearded iris. Planting time is late fall. They 
bloom after the bearded iris, and do best in 
moist soil. The crowns should be planted 
about three inches below the surface. They 
do, however, require sun. September de- 
livery. 
AUREA. Finest of the yellows, having a 
gleaming deep yellow color, brighter than 
PAGHINCTI Re Ss kee 35¢e; 3 for $1.00 
MONNIERI. Splendid yellow, surpassed 
only by Aurea. Flowers large. color deep 
golden yellow. Very brilliant. 25c; 3 for 60c 
OCHROLEUCA. Creamy white with gold 
yellow center. Very showy. .25c; 3 for 60c 
SIBERICA TYPE IRIS 
A beautiful, graceful type of small beardless 
iris. Daintier than the Spuria type, as the 
foliage grows half as high. 
The Siberica iris grow in fine clumps from 
fibrous roots, and, like the Japanese iris, 
like plenty of water. Their culture is almost 
identical with that of the Japanese iris. 
BABET (Nesmith 1937). This delicate new 
creation is most distinctive and attractive. 
Color: lavender-lilac, perfectly set off by 
its delightful yellow haft markings. A real 
PE Peet a SEE ao Sei bos oe $1.00 
NEW BLUE. An outstanding variety which 
we received without a record of the name, 
hence we call it “New Blue.” It is the 
clearest blue of all of the Sibericans, being 
much deeper than Perry’s Blue. A good 
grower and a free bloomer. 36”...... $1.00 
PERRY’S BLUE. Beautiful flowers of light 
lavender blue with white markings on the 
falls, which are almost horizontal. Ideal 
for clump planting on edge of a pool. Stem 
15” to 25”. A. M., R. H. S...35e; 3 for $1.00 
RED EMPEROR. Rich red violet. The red- 
Gest SibGrica sage |: . ccc. 50c¢ 
MISCELLANEOUS TYPES OF IRIS 
MISCELLANEOUS IRIS 
Both Pseudacorus and Kermesiana thrive 
in damp spots. The former is very tall, th 
latter short. Delivery for both is made 
September. 
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KERMESIANA. A very interesting form of 
the iris Versicolor in the claret red tones. 
Grows and looks very much like the Si- 
berica type. Suitable for a wet or swampy 
location, but will grow anywhere if kept 
well watered2. oan ceo oan 40c; 3 for $1.00 
PSEUDACHORUS GIGANTEA. Deep rich 
yellow with broad flat blooms styled like 
those of a Japanese iris: most unusual. 
Prefers a damp spot, and may be used in 
water gardens..........-- 50c; 3 for $1.25 
STYLOSA. Planis are low growing with 
long grass-like foliage. Flowers lavender 
blue with orange tongue. Delightfully 
fragrant. Begins blooming in September 
on the Pacific Coast and continues 
throughout the winter. 
Unusual for borders, as the grassy ever- 
green foliage is very attractive even when 
no flowers are in bloom. Delivery from 
June tg eC 25c: 3 for 60c 

JAPANESE IRIS 
Are among the most beautiful of the iris 
family. They are very easily grown, but pre- 
fer a moist location and thrive in almost 
any good soil, but do not like lime. It is 
desirable to plant in location with good 
winter drainage. They can be planted from 
early spring until late fall. We find, how- 
ever, that plants from freshly divided 
clumps do not always grow if planted in 
late spring and summer. We therefore sepa- 
rate our clumps in late fall and plant each 
division in a separate container for several 
months before they are offered for sale. By 
this method we are able to supply plants 
that are in perfect growing condition and 
are sure to grow. List follows: 
Dream—Delicate lavender pink....... $1.00 
Komachi Guma—Big pansy violet. 
50c; 3 for $1.25 
Light in the Opal—Large, delicate, opal 
Ties : - Sapa 25a eee $2.50 
No Migi No Taka—Large double red, purple 
RUESLER VOI ype oe or ales «iss wie <5 = 75¢ 
Olympia—Big, creamy white, delicate pur- 
NORTE oxic aac sass << oe oe Snes =< $1.00 
Waves on Moonlight—Large, tall, white .75c 
Un-named Varieties—Various colors. 
35c; 3 for $1.00 
The Salbaceh Iris Manual 
Deals chiefly with the bearded iris, but gives the essential information 
about the important other types, too. Full cultural directions, a compre- 
hensive chapter on breeding, a discussion of the types and differences 
between the major breeds of iris, and some of the important features. 
Except for the chapter on breeding, which is invaluable to anyone plan- 
ning to make a single iris cross, the book is entirely non-technical, planned 
for the average gardener, and the reasonably new iris enthusiast. 
Price 50 cents, postpaid 

The Newsom Dahlia Manual 
(Revised edition) 
Complete, year-around directions for the care of dahlias. Practical 
instruction on preparing, planting, fertilizing and storing of dahlias. 
Price 50 cents, postpaid 

Twist Em 
(Plant Ties) 
When you once use “Twist Em,” you'll never want to tie your plants with 
string or raffia again. No need for knots. Place “Twist Em” around your 
plant and stake and simply twist the ends together and the job is done. 
Package of 125—8-inch long, 25 cents 

Carl Salbach- 
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