MAPLETON, IOWA 
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Our Carefully Selected List of 
Tall Bearded Irises 
We have eliminated many of the older varieties in our garden because it is more 
interesting to grow the newer ones. 
We have added some of the finest new introduc- 
tions that we could get, including those just being released this year by the Sasses. We 
have watched these in their gardens and consider them exceptionally fine. 
Although our descriptions are condensed, we have retained originators’ names, date 
of introduction, season and height of bloom and the A. I. S. ratings and awards because 
so many of our customers have written us that they consider this information to be 
very helpful. 
Nearly all of the irises we list this year have been favorably commented on in the 
recent American Iris Society Bulletins, so we have made reference to these notes. A 
large proportion of our customers are members of the A. I. S. and the others should be! 
We will send three fine Whiting seedlings to anyone who sends in a new membership 
and dues ($3.00) to us with his order. Four splendid Bulletins are published each year, 
filled with up to the minute iris information. 
ALBA SUPERBA (J. Sass 1943) M. 40 
in. Truly a superb new white iris that 
J. Sass is introducing this year with this 
brief description—‘Huge white on a well 
branched stem.” The Sasses believe in let- 
ting their irises speak for themselves and 
they do. We have watched this one in 
their gardens for two blooming seasons 
and think it-is by far the best white iris 
Weal CecCCU Te OCs Dhaka): sill ese ly 9 Le 
1942. $25.00 
AMARANTH (Whiting 1942) M. 36 in. 
A warm, rosy purple self that withstands 
sun, wind and rain, presenting a fresh 
and comely appearance during the entire 
season. A smooth haft, pleasing form 
and an enamel finish adds to its value. See 
Buly $7, p71. Ress 1942: $5.00 
ANNABEL (Whiting 1942) M. 36 in. A 
clear, light blue iris that has already won 
many friends. See Bul. 87, pp. 11 and 54. 
It is not huge, but its pure coloring, 
neatly rounded form, firm substance and 
long season of bloom make it a very 
worthwhile addition to this class. R. 87, 
1942. $3.00 
ARETHUSA (Gage 1940) M. 42 in. A 
large, tall and very striking flower of 
daphne red with a golden brown throat. 
Plants are strong and prolific. H. M. 1937. 
Per. R.- 86, 1942. $5.00 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942) M. 38 
in. This stunning new blue and white pli- 
cata has created a sensation in the iris 
world. It has every good quality plus a 
fascinating personality. ‘‘White ground, 
heavily ‘but evenly marked and dotted soft 
bluish violet’? describes it well, but when 
you see it you will say much more. See 
Bol 87, pp. l2Zeandsssr H. M: 1942: KR: 
91, 1942. $15.00 
BLUE ZENITH (Whiting 1942) M. 42 in. 
This sky ‘blue iris is large, tall, well 
branched and of clear, medium light col- 
oring. It has been called one of the best 
of the new blues. It is strong growing, 
hardy and prolific of plants and bloom. 
See Bul. 87, p. 12. R. 88, 1942. $5.00 
BRIGHT MELODY (Snyder 1942) M. 36 
in. This lovely new iris of rich Concord 
grape coloring is attracting much favor- 
able comment. It is not large but the 
form and finish are excellent. See Bul. 
Sin ps 125 Re Oil 942; $5.00 
BUTTERCUP LANE (D. Hall 1941) M. 
olginge Uniseissa red lgdind al Liisea rich: Dut 
ter yellow of full, ruffled form, just the 
right height for a stunning garden effect. 
See Bul. 87, pp. 18, 36, 47, 52 and 67. 
H. M. 1940. Per. R. 88, 1941. $3.50 
CAROLINE BURR (K. Smith 1940). M. 
L. 40 in. A real aristocrat. An ivory toned 
iris of superb form and finish—it has that 
something added—charm and personality. 
See Bul. 82, p. 60. H. C. 1939, H. M. 
1940, A. M. 1942. Per. R. 89, 1941. $10.00 
CEDAR ROSE (Whiting 1941) M. 36 in. 
This rich brown red iris of modest size 
and height is fast winning many friends. 
It has pleasing color, good form, excellent 
substance, fine growing habits and great 
garden value. See Bul. 87, pp. 13, 69 and 
79. H. C. 1940, H. M. 1942, Per. R. 88, 
1942, $5.00 
COPPER FRILLS (Whiting 1941) M. 36 
in. A crisply ruffled, rosy copper self 
that brightens any dull corner. The flo, - 
ers are not large but there are many 02 
each stem and it blooms so freely that it 
soon makes an effective clump. Excellent 
formcuttineg. see bul. 87, p: 69. $1.00 
