The World's Finest 



Mrs. Marion Cran 
20c ea.; 12 for $2.00; 100 for $15.00 
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Easter Morn—35c, Illustration Greatly Reduced, See Page 12 Columbine—42 in. AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL BY THE 
For Other Fine White Iris Consult the Color Classification Page 3 ed hace fi Sear area ee ced Se cP re sa | 
white, or large size, perfect form and finish on tall erect well 
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Carnelian—48 in. VERY EARLY. This is by far the finest of the very early an ONULAN DL whe ate tis ee Pe eee peels 
flowering Tall Bearded Iris. It has been one of the ten or twelve outstanding i b Seah ei wees UT er an d W. eT ean it 7 
varieties in my exhibition gardens for the past few seasons. It is a mammoth me on ere eae peel geen to date. red Be ot thi 
red-toned bi-color, with perfectly formed flowers measuring up to seven inches have the anf awe eg oon bie epee it propagate “tl We ae 
from tip to tip. It is greatly underpriced for so fine an Iris.............. 25 Ca aaa hat | am now able to offer it at an unusually mo Oa 
Castor—36 in. AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL BY THE IRIS SOCIETY 
OF ENGLAND. The white ground is almost completely covered with fine pin 
dots of deep violet; in the standards the stippling is uniform throughout, like a 
piece of fine percale; in the falls the stippling is heavier towards the border, 
toning lighter towards the centre of the petals...........ceesceceecvcee -20 
Cheerio—40 in. GIVEN AN AWARD OF MERIT BY THE AMERICAN IRIS 
SOCIETY 1938, AND BY THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 
OF ENGLAND, 1939. Ranks with Junaluska for first honors as the most 
brilliant Iris, the falls being a rich, glowing, satiny ruby-red, with a vivid 
orange beard; the standards are soft rose, flushed soft yellow. Perfect in every 
way and a prodigious bloomer. See illustration Page 5...........eseeee% 1.00 
China Lantern—40 in. A new Iris in an entirely new color tone, with metallic 
old-gold standards and brilliant Bordeaux Red Falls. The flowers are of huge 
size, fine form, and attractive colors... ..-.se«cscs ccs ces easiediacccleceee »20 
China Maid—40 in. VERY FRAGRANT. GIVEN AN AWARD OF MERIT 
BY THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY 1939. A new pink toned Iris and in 
my judgment the largest and best of all pinks, being twice as large as others, 
with an unsurpassed perfection of form and fil and a ‘“‘sparkle” as though 
studded with tiny gems, Stock very scarce........ccccccscccccsceceecs 2.50 
Chloris—40 in. A new introduction, which I am now offering for the first time. The 
ground color is a luminous soft yellow, with a delicate orchid and soft blue 
overlay. An unusually beautiful soft pastel blend, with a vivid orange beard in 
teidne contrast and a golden hue at the throat. Very orchid-like........ «15 
Cimmaron—36 in. An unusually fine new red-toned variety with brilliant massive 
flowers. S—magenta; F—dahlia carmine.............e cece eee eceececes 015 
Cinnabar—42 in. AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL BY THE AMERICAN 
IRIS SOCIETY. A uniform deep, rich, velvety, dark red, that is hard to beat 
and has every good quality. Makes a marvelous garden mass...........- 15 
Clara Noyes—36 in. EARLY. This is one of the most outstanding of the newer 
Irises, and is now offered at a very modest price for such a beautiful flower. 
It is a rich blend of ‘‘Talisman Rose’’ colors and was one of the greatest attrac- 
tions of my exhibit which won the Grand Prize at Rockefeller Centre in 1936. 
No garden should be without this charming Iris, now that it can be had at such 
a low price. The illustration on Page 7 gives but a faint idea of its great Beauly. 
Claribel—45 in. A new 1936 introduction. A giant white ‘“Plicata,’” the white 
erect standards being beautifully etched around the border with a feather- 
stitching of soft blue. The falls are straight hanging and therefore give perfect 
garden effect, with heavy blue veining at the throat and soft blue penciling on 
the edges. Bright blue styles add tremendously to the beauty of the flower. 
The flowers are of huge size and perfect form and represent a distinct improve- 

mont in this type cvs occ accuse ave rete easton curs elon HeLa SHIRE MITES ACCT C Teneo 1.00 
Claridad—30 in. THIS IS ONE OF THE PUREST BLUE-TONED IRISES I 
HAVE EVER SEEN and makes a magnificent garden effect............ 215 
10 Copper Lustre—$1.75—DYKES MEDAL WINNER 
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