Iris 
ermanica GERMAN OR FLAG IRIS 
i MISTAKE so many make, is in thinking of German Iris as only the usual deep purples or yellows. 
In fact, they come in a wide color range even to pinks and exquisite filmy blues. So delicate and 
almost ethereal are some of them as to have a true kinship with orchids. Many of them are delightfully 
fragrant. 
Each year has brought greatly improved varieties. Only the best of them all are we offering you. Each 
one has passed the exacting Wayside test. All are sturdy growers and multiply rapidly. 
In our descriptions, “S” denotes the Standards or upper petals; “F” the Falls or lower petals. 
Alta California Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
It is tallest of all the new yellow Iris, and its branching qualifies it 
for “A” rating either as an individual stalk or as mass bloom. Yellow 
Iris have long been recognized as being the ‘’spark’’ that brings out the 
fullest beauty of any Iris garden, and Alta California serves this purpose 
to perfection. 
Angelus Each $2.50, Doz. $25.00 
In color a bright light pink, with slight lavender iridescence just below 
the lemon beard. Throughout the center there is a delicate infusion of 
lemon-yellow. Large, shape of Depute Nomblot, 3 feet tall, and very 
late. Offered for fall delivery 1941. 
Anne Marie Cayeux Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
One of the best light blends. A French introduction, given an Award of 
Merit by National Horticultural Society in France. S. pinkish lilac, 
flushed gray; F. metallic blue over gray; the “iridescent colorings of a 
pigeon’s throat’’ to use originator’s description. 
Beowulf Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Rich velvety maroon unmarred by any haft venation. The coppery 
brown of the standards is repeated in a soft margining on the un- 
usually broad falls. The rich orange beard completes the glowing en- 
semble. Beowulf is the nearest true maroon of any Iris. 
Black Wings Each $0.30, Doz. $3.00 
A new “black” Iris that is gorgeously deep in tone. S. deep fluorite 
violet; F. deeper fluorite violet, with black veins, and so very velvety 
that at some angles they are absolutely black. Blooms of good size, 
form, and substance, and a hardy plant. Very fragrant, and a great 
achievement in breeding, as it is very nearly black. 
Blue Velvet Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
One of the most beautiful and appropriately named, as the entire flower 
seems to be cut out of velvet and the color is a deep intense blue. 
California Gold Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
We consider this one of the finest deep yellow Iris introduced to date 
and think this is the concensus of opinion of others. It is simply superb, 
having a brilliance and purity of color and perfection of form and finish 
not approached by any other deep yellow Iris we have seen. The flowers 
are large and very freely produced. 
China Rose Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Colors exquisitely blended. Described as orchid-rose warmed by a bronze 
undertone at the bottom of the standards. A decided favorite which 
flowers early and continues through the season. Mid-season. 36 inches. 
Iris Germanica, California Gold 


Christabel Each $2.00, Doz. $20.00 
Red—and it will not disappoint the most exacting critic. For sheer bril- 
liance we rank it second only to the new Red Gleam of which there are 
only a few plants available. Glorious as a garden clump, almost a self, 
of large size, over 3 feet tall. Offered for fall delivery 1941. 
Coppersmith Each $0.15, Doz. $1.50 
A very tall and robust growing Iris. Not a new variety but worthy of a 
place in the garden because of its freedom of bloom, large rich copper- 
bronze flowers, and good foliage. 
Crystal Beauty Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Very early and very tall. A gorgeous, pure, clear snow-white of huge 
size on stalks that are shoulder high, being the tallest of all white 
Iris. Flowers of perfect shape and freely produced. 
Dauntless Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Winner of highest international honors, the Dykes Memorial Medal. The 
finest and purest red-toned Iris introduced to date. 
Day Dream Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Falls lavender-pink with large yellow beard. Yellow center veined bronze, 
standards pale smoky lavender-pink at tip shading to bronzy yellow at 
base. Fine smoky lavender-pink effect. 
Dore Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
Huge flowers of fine form, with lemon-yellow standards and ivory falls, 
the falls having gold veinings at the throat and orange beards. Height 
40 inches. Very scarce. Offered for fall delivery 1941. 
El Capitan Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Mammoth flower in manganese-violet color. Largest and finest of its 
type. 
Eleanor Blue Each $0.30, Doz. $3.00 
Chicory to Campanula-blue with more lavender in the falls, which flare 
sharply. An Iris of unusually fine, leathery texture. A superb clear 
clean flower. 
Eros Each $0.75, Doz. $7.50 
Very fragrant. Award of Merit, American Iris Society, 1936. A delight- 
ful new salmon or Hydrangea-pink, with as many as 12 flowers to a 
stem, now offered for the first time at a modest price. Entirely different 
from all other pinks. The large shapely flowers have a delightful silky 
texture. 
Frieda Mohr Each $0.15, Doz. $1.50 
Locust fragrance. A deep pink-lavender of good size and perfect form. 
A flower will fill a 7-inch ring. 
Gold Imperial Each $0.15, Doz. $1.50 
The greatest golden yellow Iris known; might be called the Golden Iris. 
Iris Sibirica, Perry’s Blue (See page 49) 
