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Explanation of Classification System 
On the following pages we have assembled our iris offerings grouped as to color, with complete data about each variety. We feel 
that such a comprehensive presentation of each color section, affording as it does a complete picture of each color group, facilitates 
comparisons as to height, blooming season, habits, price, tenderness, etc., and as a result simplifies for every iris 1over the selection 
of what he wants in whites, light blues, pinks, purples, yellows, etc. 
The following explanation covers the symbols used in these tables. Thus, under the column labelled ‘‘season”’ the letters ““VE”’ 
indicate very early blooming; ‘‘E’’, early; ‘‘M’’, midseason; ‘‘ML’’, midseason-late; and ‘‘VL’’, very late. In the “‘height’’ column, 
“T’’, indicates tall varieties (36” or over); ‘‘M’’, medium (30” to 36”); ‘‘L’’, low-growing (under 30 inches). Of course soils and 
seasons account for considerable variation in height. In the performance column, which represents an innovation of interest to land- 
scapers, we have indicated the blooming habits of each variety. Thus, ‘‘AA’’, denotes very prolific blooming; ‘‘A’’, good blooming; 
““B’’, average bloom; ‘‘C’’, moderate to shy bloom. Very new iris are usually given a tentative rating of ‘‘B’’, which will often be 
raised upon further trial. The symbol ‘‘t’’ indicates tenderness in northern latitudes; ‘‘t{’’, marked tenderness. A small square ( 0) 
indicates matked fragrance. (Practically all iris are somewhat fragrant.) 




WHITE IRIS 
Pure White Selfs 
Originator Year Height Variety Price Performance Season 
Sasste] tera wees oar 1935 at (GRAVIS AMAT AUR ren eee meee A EM 
PTH dl eats erecta mores oaks ais 1938 ae MATTER RHORN es ee eee ee 4.00 AA EM 
SASS El earn ries teen tee irs aoe: 1939 ly IPAS RCL ACEO 0 Can iar pene ee peers SOU) B M 
Sass eh aaect etre oe aac ae 1935 at SNOWING Ben ee ee .60 A 1B; 
IN'eS lr theres eens 2) op eee 1936 T WHITE GODDESS................ 2.00 A EM 
INI ChOll sia retrace 1938 at WAR, VAL OR 2 ees antrn neve onal cene 1.00 A M 
WE TEC ellliteacpscanee- eran: ere coke 1936 aly BRED ATAU rey ae caccere eu ereees 0 B M 
Dikes Roo one 1931 M GUDRUN? 335 a ee 25 A E 
Ni ChOllStRe reas Sr era 1939 eT MARY E. NICHOLLS............. 8.00 A i 
TISSIG ager uiieeape ein comeus a tesieschanars 1937 al: VOU NEWEASS EDN GAO IN| | Srsererencean 3.00 A EM 
Whites With Soft Blue Influence 
Kellogg teers cer core coca 1937 ar IVE @IGIN Te ATING GS INO Wier cite ences 2.00 B ML 
IMK er renee cue ee 1936 Ak MO UINRS Cl, OUD Re cece wart 530 B EM 
IMECK COs ae eae Sr ceia 1938 ar SINO WEB LLY Dae o ee ere 2.00 B M 
Rees ep Peer kate ere 1939 aly SNOWSELURRY24) eee 13.50 A E 
Trial Varieties 
Anne Marie Berthier..........$12.00 Wihite: City.are stn ieee Le) 
FaNROLW Ketan citer Stat ore cae Ooi tloacoseteon 7.50 AV Valin be rk (Gar: v.22) Lae eee 12.00 
Perhaps the acme of purity in white iris is Matterhorn. Unusual in sublimity of color is enamelled, gold-throated Mary E. Nicholls. 
Perhaps equally notable is fluted Snow Flurry or the new pearly White City. Most satisfactory is stately, broad-petalled Snow King. For 
giant size Gudrun holds sway. White Goddess, crinkly petalled, and Mount Washington, imposing and trim are each of great value. For 
massing Crystal Beauty is recommended. Dynamic in individuality is the flaring opulence of Winter Carnival. The sharp contrasts of gold 
and white in Arctic are singular. 
PLICATAS 
White Plicatas With Blue and Lavender-Blue Markings 

Originator Year Height Variety Price Performance Season 
Sages] Gee ows, ee ore ees 1936 a CUARTB RL ts a wentie eee ee crm: $ 35 A M 
Ca yeux ty eater mci: aurea ee 1937 M FLOR EN EIN ape aii mean iece 5.00 B M 
IWiolm= Mate hell Sere eerie eater 1927 al LOSTANGELES meee e cee oe eae 25 A M 
Mohr Miatchiella earn 1927 AB SAN -ERANCISCO2 5.2 ee eee 20) B ML 
AY RES sen pee eg aan eC en nema 1932 Ak (LEE ODOLEN DAtra eer ee “20 A ML 
CRHOEWp eee hse es iecyeees cea ae 1935 M WAS AT CH faeces ert nh ian eee -20 A EM 
White Plicatas With Pink and Red-toned Markin oS 
Cayeuxes Sutra ren cian 1934 M MME. LOUIS AUREAU........... 75 A ML 
Mohr= Mitchell seen: 1929 ae SAG REAUMEEUNEL © earn neeeeete eee 25 A ML 
Cayeux een ae eee ee 1933 OE SEDUCGCTIONE Shen oe eee 50 A M 
PLICATAS Continued on next page 


