COMPLETE LIST OF NEW AND 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
The iris described in the following pages are mostly bearded 
iris. The range of color is unbelievably large, even though all 
the blue, pinks and reds contain some violet. The yellows range 
from palest primrose to rich gold. 
The standards are the three upstanding petals, the falls are 
the three lower petals. 
A bi-color is an iris that has standards of one shade and falls 
of another, usually considerably darker. A blend, as the name 
indicates, is a suffusion of several colors. A plicata is a light 
colored iris, the edges of which are flushed, lined or dotted with 
color. A self carries the same shade throughout the whole 
flower. A variegata has yellow standards and reddish-brown 
falls. 
The name of the originator and the year of introduction fol- 
low the name of the iris, then the parentage. The following 
abbreviations are used in the award notations: 
A. J. S—American Iris Society. 
A. M.—Award of Merit. 
C. M.—Certificate of Merit. 
H. C.—Highly Commended. 
H. M.—Honorable Mention. 
R. H. S.—Royal Horticultural Society, England. 
We invite all iris growers to join the American Ivis Society. 
The quarterly bulletins are full of valuable criticisms, descrip- 
tions, growing suggestions, etc. The price is $3.00. Checks and 
applications should be made to the American Iris Society and 
mailed to Howard R. Watkins, 821 Washington Loan and Trust 
Building, Washington, D. C. 
Prices quoted are for single roots unless otherwise noted. The three prices 
apply to three roots of the same variety, not to three different varieties that may 
sell for the same price. It is much quicker and easier to ship three roots of 
one variety than one root of three different varieties that may have to be dug 
in three different gardens, hence the lower price. All orders subject to stock. 
These prices cancel all previous quotations. 

Amigo 
ACE OF SPADES. See page 3. 
AIDA (Mitchell). Named for the beautiful 
dusky heroine of Verdi’s famous opera 
Aida. An iris of fine form with rich 
bronzy coloring. Standards golden bronze, 
falls showing a darker tint as of tobacco. 
Large blooms of good form and substance. 
Well branched stems, generous bloomer. 
Mid-season. 36”.......... 75e; 3 for $2.00 
AIGUE MARINE (Cayeux). A recent intro- 
duction from France that is very unusual 
and beautiful. Standards are ashy lilac 
shading to fawn at the base. The semi- 
flaring falls are a very satisfying shade of 
pastel blue. Bright orange beard adds life 
to the flower. Large, well formed blooms, 
good stems and excellent growing habits. 
Mid-season. 36”7......... $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
ALTA CALIFORNIA (Mitchell). One of the 
first of the tall yellows, and is still very 
popular. Blooms of good form on tall, well 
branched stems. Mid-season. 48”. 
25c; 3 for 60c 
AMIGO (Williamson). An iris in the richest 
shades of blue and violet. Standards are 
light lavender blue and falls very rich deep 
violet purple set off by a narrow white 
margin. Large blooms of good form and 
heavy substance. Very stunning in the 
garden. Mid-season. 28”...50c; 3 for $1.25 
ANITRA (H. P. Sass). One of the finest of 
the large light blues, that is hardy in any 
climate. Good form and habit. Mid-sea- 
SONA 36s eect a ata $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
APHRA. See page 3. 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge). New white of large 
size blossoms, plant and flower stalk. 
Standards are white and slightly ruffled 
but remain closed, falls are smooth 
creamy white with an area of yellow 
throughout the center of the flower, giv- 
ing the blooms a lively effect. As many as 
six blooms open at one time. Mid-season. 
ABMs Mien eek edge ens SOE $5.00; 3 for $12.50 
AUBANEL. A French iris that ranks as one 
of the best in the pink shades. Standards 
shrimp pink tinted heliotrope and flushed 
yellow at base, falls same color with a 
touch of lavender in center. Good habits. 
Mid-season. 40”......... $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
AVONDALE (Hans Sass). Big bold bi-color 
in rich strawberry red tones. Well 
branched stems. Hardy everywhere. Mid- 
SCASONS SGU as = auaa..: Waren tere 35c; 3 for 90c 
BERKELEY BLUE. See page 3. 
BERKELEY BRONZE. Attractive bronze in 
medium size. Standards coppery bronze, 
falls mahogany. Free bloomer. Mid- 
season. 36”....25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.65 
BERKELEY FIRE. Medium size blooms in 
the reddish copper tones. Very bright. 
Mid-season. 36” .25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.65 
BERKELEY GOLD. See page 3. 
BERKELEY SUNSHINE. See page 3. 
BLACK WINGS. One of the older dark col- 
ored iris that is still much in demand. 
Runner up for Dykes Medal 1935. Stand- 
ards luminous dark violet, falls much 
deeper, almost black, fine form, good 
grower everywhere. Mid-season. 32”. 
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75 
BLUE & GOLD. Large deep rich blue with 
prominent gold beard. Much in demand. 
Mid-season. 30”........... 50c; 3 for $1.25 

Desert Gold 
San Diego 
BONANZA (Jacob Sass). One of the few 
good yellow plicatas. Rich yellow distinct- 
ly dotted and veined with brown, on both > 
standards and falls. Mid-season. 30”. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BRIDAL VEIL (Mitchell). Clear white of 
good size, with gold edging at the haft. 
Occasionally a bloom will come with only 
two standards, but summer watering 
tends to eliminate this. Early mid-season. 
SOM ec etree 35c; 3 for 90c; 10 for $2.75. 
BRONZINO (Salbach). Named for the fa- 
mous creator of bronzes. Tall, rich in 
color and ideal in form and habit of 
growth. Standards frosty golden bronze, 
falls rich coppery bronze. Large blooms, 
well branched stems. Good vigorous 
grower and free bloomer. Mid-season. 40”. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50; 10 for $6.50 
BROWN BOY (Salbach 1940). An iris in 
real brown and copper shades. Standards 
are coppery orange and falls are brown- 
ish orange, the general effect being of a 
deep lively brown. Large blooms held on 
ideally branched stems. Very distinct, a 
good grower and free bloomer. Mid- 
season. 32” 
BRUNHILDE (Salbach). Very large deep 
violet blue that has proven hardy every- 
where. Well branched and many blooms 
on each flower stalk. Vigorous grower and 
free flowering. One of the best in this 
color class. Mid-season. 40”. 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.75 
BUECHLEY’S GIANT. Very large tall light 
blue of good form and good growing 
habits. Mid-season. 40”..... 25¢; 3 for 60c 
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