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The Tigridias we offer are much im- 
proved over those usually offered; flowers 
larger (often 5 to 6 inches across), plants 
more vigorous in growth, more flowers per 
bulb. Wilson’s Improved are truly in a 
class by themselves; really worth the 
price. (See color cut on inside of back 
cover.) 
AZTEC CHIEF. Blazing scarlet; deep red 
spots. Each 12c; 6 for 65c; doz. $1.20. 
GYPSY MAID. Chrome yellow; maroon 
spots. Each 12c; 6 for 65c; doz. $1.20. 
SUNSET GLOW. Orange 
streaks; red spots. 
doz. $1.20. 
with scarlet 
Each 12c; 6 for 65c; 
ROSE KING. Rose with white cup; wine- 
red spots. Each 15c; 6 for 85c; doz. $1.50. 
VAGABOND PRINCE. Pure white petals; 
Pepe spots. Each 15c; 6 for 85c; doz. 
BUCCANEER (1939). Flashing scarlet, 
orange cup; maroon spots. Each 15c; 6 for 
85c; doz. $1.50. 
TIGRIDIAS— Wilson’s Improved 
SCARLET GIANT (new). Enormous scar- 
let, pure orange cup (no spots). Each 25c; 
6 for $1.35; doz. $2.25. 
CANARY QUEEN (new). Soft chrome yel- 
low, cup silken white, numerous petals 
sometimes appearing almost double. Each 
25c; 6 for $1.35; doz. $2.25. 
RAINBOW COLLECTION (1 each of 
above, large bulbs in mixture) 8 bulbs. 
Pkg. $1.15. 
JUBILEE MIXTURE. Many kinds and 
: IRIS—Tall Bearded 
“These are the Iris most generally known 
and by far the most popular. During May 
and June, they form a riot of color in the 
. zarden. Name of originator is enclosed 
* in parenthesis following name of vari- 
ety. 
_ Height is given in inches, immediately 
_ after the name of the originator; 40” 
mean 40 inches. Height as well as flower 
f size varies, of course, with soil, cultiva- 
Pe tion, and climate. S. in the description 
- means the three standards or upright 
« petals of the blossom; F. means the falls 
or downfalling petals; H.M. means that 
the variety was the recipient of an Hon- 
orable Mention award bestowed by the 
: judges of the American Iris Society; A.M. 
- ~+means that the variety has not only re- 
“* ceived an Honorable Mention award but 
also an Award of Merit from the Amer- 
ican Iris Society. 
The Dykes Medal is given to but one 
; variety each year. To be eligible for this 
My medal, the variety must have previously 
___.teceived an Honorable Mention and Award 
of Merit. A Dykes Medal is awarded to 
one variety in England and to one va- 
riety in France each year as well as to 
one variety in America. Six American 
Tris have received the award. 
__ No shipments of Bearded Iris until after 
ae: July ist. Iris do best when planted during 
; July, August and September. 
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ALTA CALIFORNIA (Mitchell ) 45”. Deep 
golden yellow with a bronze flush on the 
_ —F. which intensifies the glowing color. 
" All Iris judges place this variety among 
_ the very finest yellows in existence. Flow- 
_ ers are large and firm-textured. Ea. 35c. 
By tis ANNE MARIE CAYEUX. The smooth, 
_ soft tones of this Iris are indescribable. 
_ The introducer says ‘‘a blending of the 
sky’s colors at sunset and those of a 
_ Pigeon’s throat.’’ The flowers are very 
large, of a thick and leathery substance. 
The whole effect is wonderfully beautiful 
_>Soft rosy heliotrope blended with gray- 
ish amber, beard orange. Each 25c. 
BLUE VELVET (Loomis) 42”. Petals 
_ similar in shade and texture to deepest 
_ blue velvet. Each, 25c. 
mn BURNING BRONZE (Ayres) 40-inch. A 
tich and brilliant blazing metallic red 
bronze that glows, like a burning torch. 
A new novelty red. A.M. Each 50c. 
eA NOYES (Sass) 32”. Petals are a 
Pee eL OranEe, yellow and red PE ate 
coloring. ery odd an eauti- 
ful. A.M. Each 25c. 2 
COrEeR LUSTRE. (See back cover). 
138 Dykes Medal Winner. A new shade in 
iris. It positively glows in its bright cop- 
per, gold, inki i z 
Each $1.00, and pinkish tan blendings 
DAUNTLESS (Connell) 41”. The finest 
low-priced red variety. For those who 

desire two good eA alice, Akihic 
variety and In , we recommen 
winner. non Chief. Dykes Medal 
OESERT GOLD (Kirkland) 35”. A very 
early bloomer. An extremely large, finely 
formed, smooth clear yellow with brilliant 
beard. Fragrant. A.M. Each 20c. 
DOLLY MADISON (Williamson) 36”. S. 
mauvette, shaded yellow at base; F. 
Flaring, lilac with a golden tinge. H.M. 
Each 20c. 
EUPHONY (Sass) 32”. S. ruffled, of mus- 
tard yellow, flushed blue in center and 
overlaid soft brown. Each, 20c. 
FRIVOLITE. The general effect is one of 
brilliant shrimp-pink, with golden glints. 
This French introduction is a great im- 
provement over Marquisette, being of a 
deeper shade. Each 25c. 

Kalinga 
FRIEDA MOHR (Mohr) 44”. Large lilac- 
pink bi-color which has long been a fav- 
orite. Each 20c. 
GRACE STURTEVANT (Bliss) 36”. Bril- 
liant red-brown on long stems. Each 25c. 
INDIAN CHIEF (Ayres) 36”. S. pinkish 
red; F. velvety red. One of the finest 
reds in the garden, regardless of price; 
a most popular sort. Each, 25c. 
KALINGA. Huge cream self, outstanding 
not only as an exhibition flower but as a 
garden specimen as well. The broad, 
spreading, ivory-textured blooms general- 
ly come out in groups of three or four at 
the same time. Under proper conditions it 
grows about four feet tall. Each 50c. 
LOS ANGELES (Mohr) 46”. Great satiny 
white flowers, faintly edged with blue. 
Popular sort. Each 20c. 
SEE PAGE 1 FOR COLLECTIONS 
sorts in mixture. 3 for 30c; 6 for 55e; 
doz. $1.00. 
MARY GEDDES (Wash.) 38”. A Dykes 
Medal Winner. A rich golden salmon 
blend, the F. stained deeper and over- 
laid Pompeian red. Each 25c. 
MELDORIC. Huge blue-black self, one of 
the richest and most striking irises ever 
introduced. Not as consistent bloomer as 
Kalinga but still one of the most popular 
of the dark-colored sorts. Each 50c. 
MIDGARD (Sass) 33”. The best known 
and most popular pink and yellow blend— 
a medley in soft tones of great charm. 
The ruffled petals show up under arti- 
ficial light. Flowers small. Each, 20c. 
MRS. VALERIE WEST (Bliss) 40”. Most 
popular variety ever imported from Eng- 
land—a mixture of lavender, bronze and 
crimson. Each, 25c. 
PLUIE D’OR (Cayeux) 36”. The name 
means Golden Rain and that is the color 
effect of the floriferous stalks—a rain of 
gold. Dykes Medal winner. Each 20c. 
PRESIDENT PILKINGTON (Cayeux) 
46”. Very huge flower, being a lovely 
pastel blend of lavender, blue, buff, yellow, 
and rose, with striking gold beard. French 
award winner. Each 20c. 
PURISSIMA (Mohr) 40”. Pure cold white. 
One of the finest whites yet. Each 25c. 
RAMESES (Sass) 38”. A symphony in 
rose, pink, and buff, shading to yellow 
near edges. Apricot beard. American 
Dykes Medal winner. Each, 20c. 
RED DOMINION (Ayres) 40”. Luxurious 
red velvet, the shade of a glass of fine 
wine with the light shining through it. 
S. clear lustrous red, slightly frilled; F. 
horizontal and velvety. H.M. Each 40c. 
SENSATION (Cayeux) 34”. Cornflower 
blue. One of the finest of all blue Iris of 
the stalk. Each 25c. 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig) 50”. A soft, clear, 
enamel-like blue. This Iris was recently 
awarded the Dykes Medal of the American 
Tris Society for 1935. It is of tall and 
stately habit and carries many buds to 
the stalk. Each 50c. 
SIR MICHAEL. Consideeed by many as 
the finest blue and purple bicolor in the 
world. The standards are clear blue, falls 
deep rich mahogany, with beard of red- 
gold. A super iris introduced from Eng- 
land. Does well under many conditions. 
Each 25c. 
VERT-GALANT. Coppery red, shading to 
garnet, with yellow throat, reticulated 
brown. The oval flower has a fine, smooth 
finish. The plants are tall and husky. 
Awarded Dykes Medal. Mid-season. 40- 
inch. Each 35c. 
WILLIAM MOHR (Mohr) 30”. World’s 
best Oncocyclus-pogon-iris hybrid. Large 
blossoms of pale lilac, netted and veined 
violet. Unique. Each, 25c. 
