Bearded ris 
(Iris Germanica or Fleur de Lis) 
It is from the California, Oregon, and French hybridizers’ hands that a wealth of lovely new 
Bearded Iris has come the past few years. So worth-while and insistent have these improvements 
been that there is very little left of what was considered “tops” four years ago. 
Astounding new colors and combinations of colors have been created until we now have Iris that 
rival the extravagant loveliness of the wings of a butterfly. There are richer blues, purer reds, better 
pinks, finer and larger yellows, other shades remind one of smooth ivory or fine porcelain. So delicate 
and almost ethereal are some as to have a true kinship with Orchids. Many are delightfully fragrant. 
Hundreds of varieties were selected by us from long lists of ardent hybridizers and specialists; 
were put through the exacting Wayside test and the best only we offer now to you. 
Give away some of your old ones and make room for these lovely new kinds. You will marvel at 
their beauty. 
(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 Califo:nia serves this purpose 
to perfection. 
Angelus Each $2.00, Doz. $20.00 
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. 
Anne Marie Cayeux Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
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. (Color illustration, 
page 49.) 
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. 
Buechley’s Giant Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
A truly large flower of silky lavender-blue which because of its superior 
size, texture, and plant habits has displaced the older ‘‘Lord of June.” 
One of the largest of all Irises. Should be in every collection. 
California Gold Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
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. 
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Iris Germanica, California Gold 

China Rose Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
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. 
Christabel Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
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. 
Coppersmith Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
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. 
Depute Nomblot Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Another Dykes Medal Winner. Of gigantic size and perfect form and 
texture, on tall, nicely branched stems. S. coppery red, flushed golden 
bronze; F. rich claret-crimson. The entire flower seems to be lightly 
dusted with fine golden powder, which sparkles in the sunlight, giving 
it an unusual richness. 
Dore Each $0.75, Doz. $7.50 
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. : 
El Capitan Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Mammoth flower in manganese-violet color. Largest and finest of its 
type. 
Eleanor Blue Each $0.75, Doz. $7.50 
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. 
Iris Sibirica, Perry's Blue (See page 49) 

