Milken Jris . . . 
The same climate and growing conditions that have made Calli- 
fornia internationally famous as the producer of over 90% of the 
nation’s supply-.of flower seeds, also produce in our iris fields 
rhizomes of such outstanding quality that we are sure you will say 
that you have never seen any finer. 
In order to produce rhizomes of the very finest quality, we make 
it a practice to replant our entire growing field each year. This 
gives each plant an opportunity to develop to its maximum size 
and vigor and also accounts for the unusually large number olf 
side shoots already developed on the plants which we ship. A 
rhizome properly grown in this manner is easily worth two or 
three small, poorly nourished rhizomes, dug from a crowded three 
or four-year-old clump. 
We are often asked if our irises are hardy in colder climates. 
Hardiness is inherent in the variety cnd does not depend upon 
where it is grown. There are a few irises which, because of their 
very early spring growth, are su‘ted only for the milder climates 
of California and the South. All varieties are perfectly hardy and 
will survive the most severe climates. 

The iris blooming season in Southern California is earlier than 
in any other section of the country. This means that our rhizomes 
have a longer period in which to develop after the flowering 
season, which is another reason for their husky size and vigor. 
SHIPPING TIME: Bearded irises can be shipped any time after 
June lst to suit your convenience. 
POSTAGE: We prepay postage anywhere on orders amounting 
to $2.00 and over. On orders of less than $2.00 add 25 cents to 
cover postage. 
TERMS: Cash with order. Remit by personal check, express or 
postal money order. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS will accompany each shipment. 

SWEENEY, STRAUB & DIMM, HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS, PORTLAND, ORE 
