GREETINGS 
ifs IS with pleasure that we are able to send our current issue of AN IRIS LOVER’S 
CATALOG. In face of the stark realities about us we earnestly believe we should 
not give up the production of plants. Granted that the task that faces us is tremendous 
there is another task after the first is ended — that of returning the world to sanity and 
happiness. And the great need to furnish a continuity by propagating both seeds and 
plants is doubly vital. It is not possible to mine or assemble a plant from inanimate 
parts. The element of life is basic and life is lost without care and attention. We 
realize this and are devoting every bit of soil we can spare as well as our effort and that 
of our men to produce food or seeds for,other men to grow food from. 
We are continuing our nursery as well, having the plants, the material and tools to 
dig with and most of our old trusted employees, though it is near impossible to get new 
ones. And we are more than gratified to be able to say we see no reason why we cannot 
give every customer just as good service and as finely grown plants as we have in the 
past. 
The Iris family is so richly endowed with beauty the newer creations are always 
looked forward to with curiosity and keen anticipation. The varieties we offer repre- 
sent quite a composite sifting from seedlings we have on trial and test here. These 
include the creations of Mr. Jos Becherer of St. Louis, Mo., FROSTED GLASS; Mr. 
W. H. Norton of Mount Vernon, Iowa, originator of WHITE SAMITE; Mr. E. L. Hamil- 
ton of Marengo, Illinois, producer of BOMBAY; our own creation, MISTY GOLD and 
the fine set from Nashville. Notice their description on page 2. 
In addition to iris we are keenly interested in the new Hemerocallis. We are growing 
over 200 new varieties on trial. Special attention should be given to the hybrids of Mr. 
Clint McDade of Chattanooga, Tennessee which we have the privilege of introducing. 
They are sensational creations. More attention will be centered on his plants as they 
are appreciated and welcomed by gardeners everywhere. 
Our hope is that this catalog will give you a pleasant picturization and review of the 
iris family. Our deep appreciation to our many loyal customers. Your letters and 
interesting observations that are so often enclosed with your orders are read and ap- 
preciated. We hope you will continue to share your gardening experiences with us. 
ROBERT_SCHREINER 
IRIS 
Introductions sia. s).0. onein tS eee 1 
New Iris (Listed for the first time)............ 4 
General Descriptive. List,). ee sae eee 8 
The:100 Best. Iris for. 19435027... eee page 3 
Dwarf Iris: ig ecuk ut Cle ree ee page 37 
Early Blooming Iris-(20, ee ee page 37 
Siberian Irig.o0.; 00, fos ee ee page 37 
Pogo Cyclus Iris}: 102 eee page 36 
HEMEROCALUIS Ste cas ee ee ee page 38 
ORIENTAL POPPIES. eee Inside Back Cover 
COLLECTIONS oro en ee eee page 34 
VARIETY COUNTER... -) ee eee page 35 
Show Gardens, 1350 S. Robert St. (U. S. Highway 52) 
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens 
Riverview Station, St. Paul, Minnesota 
Telephone: Riverview 3799 
