The 166 Best Iris fos 1941 
JN 1928 Schreiner’s Gardens presented the Iris Map Classification 
System for Iris for the first time. Its purpose was to survey the 
entire field of iris and by classification and rating of varieties 
help the beginner in his selection for his garden. A feature of 
this classification is the annual selection of the 100 Best Iris. 
The response of Iris lovers to this feature was overwhelming. 
Today the selection of the 100 Best Iris is synonymous with the 
name Schreiner’s Iris Gardens. On this page we present our cur- 
rent selection of the hundred finest Iris of the year. In making 
this selection we give recognition to the really finer iris varieties, 
old or new, where consideration of beauty and distinctiveness, as 
well as evidence of good growing habits, justifies such selection. 
We strive to arrive at these selections with impartiality and 
comprehensiveness. Our entire iris collection is constantly re- 
eek as newer iris are created and we point with pride to our 
listing of iris as the premier listing of only the finer varieties not 
only of ome section of the country but rather all embracive, be 
they originations from the East, Midwest, Far West or Deep 
South. Nor ate we limited to the geographical limitations of 
this country as we ate constantly testing new iris varieties from 
various European countries as well as far away Australia and 

New Zealand. 
It is admittedly a difficult task to choose a limited number of 
iris but generally some feature such as a supremely beautiful color 
or extra fine form result in certain iris being more outstanding 
than others. The iris we list are the result of such a “‘boiling 
down.’ We make it a point to see every new iris as it is put on 
sale. From them we add only the more worthwhile creations. 
We could list and grow the inferior material and have a longer 
list numerically but we prefer to offer our customers only the 
best. We give to them the gleanings of our yearly iris pilgrimages 
which take us to over two-thirds of the more outstanding hy- 
bridizer’s gardens and iris shows held throughout the country. 
The unique opportunity we have to see the iris “‘in the flesh’’ 
and decide which to add to our collection results in a listing of 
only the finest of all iris varieties. This information is supple- 
mented by an extensive correspondence with outstanding iris 
judges throughout the country. Our customers and friends, too, 
render an invaluable assistance. We are always interested in re- 
ports on the different iris in various parts of the country and 
many salient matters have been brought to our attention by such 
invaluable letters. 



( Gudrun Amigo Cheerio 
Mary E. Nicholls Black Wings Christabel 
White Matterhorn Bonsor E. B. Williamson 
Selfs Snow Flurry Brunhilde Ethel Peckham 
Snowking Violet Deep Velvet ‘Redee Garden Magic 
White Goddess Mata Hari and { Marco Polo 
Mrs. J. L. Gibson Coppers Radiant 
Sable Red Gleam 
\\ Winneshiek Red Valor 
| Spokan 
Los Angeles Blue K. V. Ayres The Red Douglas 
Mme. Louis Aureau Elles Persia Depute Nomblot 
’ San Francisco Bronze { ewsneis 
Plicatas Seduction Rife ete Purples — 
Siegfried and Ozone 
[ Tiffany Mauve } Violet Crown ( Creda 208 
Blends Site. Wines Wellove City of Lincoln 
: Bicolors 1 Frank Adams 
Vision 
Angelus 
Pink Ballet Girl Copper Lustre 
in : ; F 
Shah Jehan and China Maid | Fiesta 
Amoenas { Wrabash Pink ) Imperial Blush Wella j Jean Cayeux 
Blends Morocco Rose Blends Midwest Gem 
Pink Opal Naranja 
| Prairie Sunset 
, [ Salar 
: At Dawning 
( Aline Avondale California Gold 
| a 4 Inspiration | Eclador 
cee aie mee Deep Lighthouse Fair Elaine 
Blues a Pinks Matula | Golden Hind 
elec Rose Dominion Yell Golden Majesty 
Gloriole Rosy Wings Saran asmania 
y g Selfs J 
agate Sandia Ming Yellow 
Shining Waters haan es 
Destiny Song of Gold 
Directeur Pinelle Spano ule 
( Missouri Purples Indian Hills Elsa Sass 
Medium Narain Legend Golden Treasure 
Blues 4 Sierra Blue Smolder SER Old Parchment 
[ West Point Storm King \. Snoqualmie 
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