The 160 Best 
N 1928 Schreiner’s Gardens presented the Iris Map Classification 
System for Iris for the first time. Its purpose was to survey the 
entire field of iris and by classification and rating of varieties 
help the beginner in his selection for his garden. A feature of 
this classification is the annual selection of the 100 Best Iris. 
The response of Iris lovers to this feature was overwhelming. 
Today the selection of the 100 Best Iris is synonymous with the 
name Schreiner’s Iris Gardens. On this page we present our cur- 
rent selection of the hundred finest Iris of the year. In making 
this selection we give recognition to the really finer iris varieties, 
old or new, where consideration of beauty and distinctiveness, as 
well as evidence of good growing habits, justifies such selection. 
We strive to arrive at these selections with impartiality and 
comprehensiveness. Our entire iris collection is constantly re- 
ead as newer iris aré created and we point with pride to our 
listing of iris as the premier listing of only the finer varieties not 
only of one section of the country but rather all embracive, be 
they originations from the East, Midwest, Far West or Deep 
South. Nor are we limited to the geographical limitations of 
this country as we are constantly testing new iris varieties from 
various European countries as well as far away Australia and 
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It is admittedly a difficult task to choose a limited number of 
iris but generally some feature such as a supremely beautiful color 
or extra fine form result in certain iris being more outstanding 
than others. The iris we list are the result of such a ‘‘boiling 
down.’’ We make it a point to see every new iris as it is put on 
sale. From them we add only the more worthwhile creations. 
We could list and grow the inferior material and have a longer 
list numerically but we prefer to offer our customers only the 
best. We give to them the gleanings of our yearly iris pilgrimages 
which take us to over two-thirds of the more outstanding hy- 
bridizer’s gardens and iris shows held throughout the country. 
The unique opportunity we have to see the iris ‘‘in the flesh’’ 
and decide which to add to our collection results in a listing of 
only the finest of all iris varieties. This information is supple- 
mented by an extensive correspondence with outstanding iris 
judges throughout the country. Our customers and friends, too, 
render an invaluable assistance. We are always interested in re- 
ports on the different iris in various parts of the country and 
many salient matters have been brought to our attention by such 
invaluable letters. 

Amigo ee Depute Nomblot 
Gedran Black Wings Sey Louvois 
White Mary E. Nicholls : 
Selfs < Matterhorn acon Cheetio 
é Brunhilde Christabel 
Snow Flurr Violet 
Nebel f Deep Velvet Copper Ros 
Snowking ; PP € 
White Goddess Mata Hart — E. B. Williamson 
Mrs. J. L. Gibson eis Flora Campbell 
Sable Be Garden Magic 
Coppers | Marco Polo 
Blue Cone Radiant 
Balmung Blends Red Gleam 
Los Angeles aks Red Valor 
: Ruth Pollock Mauve meno" The Red Douglas 
Plicatas {duction and Ozone 
Seofred Mauve ) Violet Crown "1 Casque D’Or 
a Blends Wm. Mohr Yellow 2 City of Lincoln 
Tiffany Bicolors 
Frank Adams 
Angelus Copper Lustre 
Ballet Girl Fiesta 
Pink China Maid Jean Cayeux 
Shah Jehan ao) Imperial Blush Yellow Midwest Gem 
Amoenas Wabash Blead: Lancaster Blends Naranja 
Melanie Prairie Sunset 
Morocco Rose Salar 
Stardom 
Alastor : : 
At Dawning California Gold 
Anitra Avondale ae =a 
Blue Diamond Deep Inspiration Fair Elaine 
Blue Monarch Pinks | Lighthouse Nees at 
Light Exclusi a B Golden Majesty 
Blues oe an Matula Yell ! 
; Gloriole Rose ‘Vion ees Selfs. Golden Spike 
Great Lakes Mulberry Rose Jasmania 
Shining Waters Rosy Wings Ming Yellow 
ree re Sahara 
Song of Gold 
Spun Gold 
Destiny : 
Missouri Directeur Pinelle Golden Fleece 
Medium | Narain Purples Indian Hills C Golden Treasure 
Blues Sierra Blue Smolder reams Old Parchment 
West Point Storm King Snoqualmie 
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