VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, Upland, California 
IRIS—Continued 

Purple Haze (H.P. Sass). A large French gray self of med- 
ium height and of unusual tone. 15c; 2 for 25c. 
Queen Caterina. A superb variety growing 3 feet in height. 
Flowers a pale lavender blue. Splendid for tall planting. 25c. 
Rameses (H. P. Sass, 1929). The 1932 American Dykes 
medal winner, and finest of the new blends. A healthy, 
vigorous grower in all parts of the country, and a fast 
increaser and free bloomer. In color, pink and rose-toned 
blend. S. light russet vinaceous with yellow glow at the 
center. F. flaring to drooping, tourmaline pink. Heavy 
apricot beard, with a 36 inch, well-branched, graceful stem. 
ZoOCe 
Spokane (Jacob Sass). A giant reddish-brown blend, Stand- 
ards overlaid reddish-brown. Falls ox-blood red. A very 
50c. 
TiGie LES: 


Winnishiek. An intense deep blue bi-color. Fine texture, 
well branched, and perfectly shaped. Very floriferous. One 
of the most popular iris in these shades. Mid-season. 36- 
89C 2 SLOT oC 
inch, 
Wambliska (Jacob Sass). The largest, tallest and finest of 
the blue-white Irises. Snowy white standards with a 
blue tint in the heart of the flower. Clear snow-white 
falls. 38 to 45 inches. 25c. 
Wacunda (H.P. Sass). A much admired big red-purple self 
of deep tone. Makes a most effective garden group of 
deep red effect. 25c. 
Yolande. Falls, velvety pansy blue, black veins. Very beauti- 
fully formed flowers of heavy substance. Excellent for 
mass effect. 25c. 
C9 Or 
JAPANESE IRIS 

Japanese Iris 
These Irises are at their best, long after the other 
varieties have stopped blooming. 
They are exquisite in their pleasing shades, vary- 
ing {rom almost pure white to the richest of dark 
shades. The blossoms are very large; the Falls not 
drooping as other Iris make the blossoms appear 
larger. 
These Iris will do well in a pool, providing they 
are planted so only the roots are in the water. 
They are hardy except in the most northern states. 
As they require very wet soil they do exceptionally 
well if planted on the margin of a pool or brook. In 
the far north they will not live through the winter 
under these conditions. 
The soil for Japanese Iris should be rich and well 
supplied with organic matter. They will bloom bet- 
ter the second year after transplanting, but should 
be transplanted every three years for best results. 
We are fortunate to have obtained a limited sup- 
ply of the choicest varieties and can heartily recom- 
mend any of them. These are priced at 50c each. 
Questing Wings. Light blue, with purple veins. 
Blue Hour. Shades of blue flecked with yellow. 
Fabric of Delight. Pale lavender. Lovely! 
Summer Canticle. Deep lavender, splendid bloomer. 
River Dragon. Variegated light blue and red. 
Titiana. Immense, pure white. 
Gitano. Dark velvety purple. 
Lingering Summer. Sharp standards, purple with deep yel- 
low markings. 
High Glee. Rich, variegated blue. 
Water Witch. Purple and blue, striped. 
Brief Episode. Variegated, orchid pink. 
Beth. Purple with yellow markings, deep veins. 
Pinkey. Orchid pink. Profuse bloomer. 
We also have the following varieties in a very limited 
number: 
Joss Stick; Javelin; Dark Satsuma; Only a Shadow; Cameo; 
Pavillion, and Weaver of Dreams. 
Moraea iridoides. Belongs to the Iris family and blooms 
from early spring until fall. Large white flowers with 
crests marked in blue. 25c. 
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