GREETINGS 
HE pleasures of gardening yield some of our most satisfying moments. Grow- 
ing iris is a delightful and interesting phase of gardening because the iris is a 
flower of such charm and allure that once your interest is whetted you become a 
confirmed iris enthusiast. This season as in years past we look forward with eager 
anticipation to flowering some new iris varieties for the first time. Probably one of 
the most interesting phases of gardening is the spirit of adventure and curiosity 
we indulge in trying some new development or attempting to grow some rare plant 
whose culture is a challenge to our gardening skill. New plants in the garden are 
welcomed. Their enlivening and invigorating acquaintance gives immeasurable joy. 
On the eve of our new iris blooming season we cast a backward glance at our past 
season. New varieties and seedlings reflect an interesting period in the development 
of iris colors. We are particularly encouraged to note that our iris hybridizers have 
been aware of the fact that other colors can be and still will be improved. The blues 
this season have several very promising new trial varieties and very visible progress 
is apparent toward true pink iris. One of the most interesting new heralds of finer 
color tones in this color section has been the development of some very significant 
lines of seedlings by Dr. Loomis. Unintroduced as yet, we look for some most un- 
usual developments. In red progressions two of our outstanding contributors from 
Indiana have released several fine new developments. Progress in new colors is 
readily apparent. 
Perhaps one of the main concerns of iris fanciers in the colder sections of the 
country is to find some of the fine new California yellows that are able to withstand 
the cold. This past winter in our section has been a mild one and the only difficulty 
in wintering has been with these particular novelties. This is a phase of breeding 
we hope some enterprising iris hybridizer will eventually solve. 
At this early date the first letters on iris bloom in the South are being received. 
It looks like an early season. We hope our efforts in this catalog will merit your 
consideration. Our catalog has been developed over the past 15 years by the loyalty 
and appreciation of our iris friends. We trust we will continue to meet your approval. 
We sincerely hope your gardening will be a source of pleasure, joy and content- 
ment. In these trying times few things can surpass gardening as a reposeful avo- 
cation. Calm, purposeful determination can go a long way in attaining Victory. 
Determination and action are unbeatable. 
ROBERT SCHREINER 
IRIS 
Introductionsis.. 1.9 7ae ose ee page 1 
New Iris (Listed for the first time)........... page 4 
General Descriptive List..................... page 7 
The 100 Best Iris for 1942.................... page 25 
Dwarf Iris 030 aickinge oe ae ee page 36 
Early Blooming Iris...) ee page 37 
Siberian ‘Iris, ou. 24 si ee page 36 
Pogo Cyclus:Iris:724) 4-4 ee ee page 37 
HEMEROCALTIS 4u.22 eee ene page 38 
ORIENTAL POPPIESS).<. 5. 7.7 ee page 40 
COLLECTIONS 3. s3scc «sodas are page 34 
VARIETY COUNTER.) 40) een as eee ee page 35 
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens 
Riverview Station, St. Paul, Minnesota 
Show Gardens, 1350 S. Robert St. (CU. S. Highway 52) 
Telephone: Riverview 3799 
