Greetings—1943 es 
We will not apologize for the smaller size of our catalog this year. 
Descriptions are more brief but the irises are just as lovely as ever. ‘Our 
gardens bring us faith and courage—they are untouched by the difficulties 
and anxieties of the times. 
The stage is all set for a wonderful blooming season this spring. Winter 
losses were light, only a few of the west coast varieties succumbed to our 
severe conditions of climate. Growth is good and tall buds are showing up 
all over the garden. Very soon the show will be on. We cannot expect as 
many visitors as usual, but those who can come will be very welcome. 
Our new varieties chosen for 1943 introduction have all come through 
the winter beautifully, and it is with pride and pleasure that we present 
them to you. All have been thoroughly tested for hardiness and general 
garden behavior. All have been seen and recommended by many accredited 
judges of the American Iris Society. Two of them, Garden Glory (4055) 
and Veishea (409), received the award of Highly Commended last year. 
Perhaps the most exciting one, Three Oaks (4110), is named for Mrs. 
Lewis Jones Blake’s garden and is lovingly dedicated to her. The others, 
although introduced at a very moderate price, are definitely outstanding 
in their color classes and are worthy of a place in any garden. 

Terms of Sale 
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING 
ORDER EARI.Y—This is especially important this year. Our plants are 
in excellent condition, but the quantity is limited. The only way to 
avoid disappointment is to order early. 
TERMS—CASH WITH ORDER—Check, draft or money order. 
POSTAGE PREPAID on all orders of $3.00 or more. With orders for 
less, add 25c for postage. 
TIME OF SHIPMENT—Regular shipping begins about the second week 
in July. Unless specific date is requested, orders are shipped in rota- 
tion as received, beginning with that date. PLEASE STATE TIME 
PREFERRED. WE DO NOT SUBSTITUTE WITHOUT YOUR 
PERMISSION. 

EXTRAS—WE LET YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN 
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