
Fall Edition of Vaughan’s Gardening Illustrated, Chicago and New 
Vaughans Irises 
PLANTS BY PARCEL POST—If 







quantities are over 18 to 
the contents. 
‘*S”? refers to 
to be sent by parcel post, add postage as follows: 
Single plants, 5c; 3 plants, 10c; 6 plants, 15c; 12 plants, 25c. We accept no responsibility for 
delays or conditions that may prove injurious to the contents. 
PLANTS BY EXPRESS—We recommend this mode of transit where - 
24 plants. We pack carefully, but accept no responsi- 
bility for delays over which we have no control that may cause injury to 
the three standard or upright curling petals; 
“FR” to falls or drooping petals. 
Irises are most effective if planted 3 of a kind in a clump. 


priced 

annually 
the year. 
As soon 
root stock 

%*Those indicated by a star are medium 
especially recommended for garden planting. 
sunny, well drained place. 
eighteen inches clear space from other irises, as it will grow in a 
circle and many varieties spread rapidly. The rhizome, or fleshy 


varieties of outstanding merit and are 



DYKES MEMORIAL MEDAL. This is an award made 
in America, France and England for the best Iris of 
as German iris plants are received, plant them in a 
Each plant should have at least 
from which the leaves and roots grow, should be 
barely covered with soil, with the roots properly spread below, 
and the soil well firmed about them. Until the plant is estab- 
lished, give it frequent attention, watering in dry spells. In the first winter, after the ground has frozen, a 
light mulch to prevent thawing and heaving will be ben 
New, Outstanding Varieties 
ink blend with 
A | 36 in. Exquisite bright 
Ngelus. a bluish flush on the falls and a golden 
haft. Mammoth flowers of exceptionally heavy 
substance and fine flaring form. Late. 75c. 
42 in. A magnificent iris of 
KBlue Triumph. fine light blue. The flowers 
are very large and flaring and of heavy substance, 
with smooth velvety finish. Huge stalks, carrying 
from 12 to 15 flowers. 35c; 3 for 75c. 
- . 36 in. A super novelty with 
California Gold. magnificent, large flowers of 
dazzling, deep Bs yellow. Good garden variety 
as it does not fade. Late. 35c; 3 for 90c. 
, 40 in. Considered the most brilliant of 
xCheerio. all the red toned Irises. S. golden tan 
flushed rose; F. rich, glowing velvety red. Produces 
an abundance of finely formed flowers. A “‘must 
have" for your garden. 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
48 in. Words are inadequate to 
China Maid. describe this new, intriguing blend 
of pink, golden copper and soft lilac. Besides hav- 
ing a beautiful color, it has large size, fine form and 
a smooth éven texture that is outstanding. $1.00. 
O : 40 in. A magnificent bi-color 
x City of Lincoln. that is a “standout” in the 
garden. The dome-shaped standards of clear, vivid 
yellow make a striking contrast with the golden 
edged, rich velvety red of its flaring falls. $1.50. 
36in. Dykes Medal, 1938. Con- 
Copper Lustre. sidered “the Iris of the Cen- 
tury." Its flowers are of huge size and its color a 
blend of glowing copper and gold with iridescent 
sheen. Nothing quite like it. 50c; 3 for $1.00. 
50 in. This Dykes Medal 
*Depute Nomblot. Winner of 1930 is a mag- 
nificent Iris of greatest vigor; has strong foliage 
and stout, nicely branched stems. Flowers are of 
enormous size. S. coppery-red, flushed golden 
bronze; F. rich claret crimson. The entire flowers 
seem lightly dusted with gold which sparkles in 
the sun. 35c; 3 for 75c. 
E B Willi 36 in. An excellent new 
» D. WtlaMSON. Iris of rich, glowing cop- 
ery-red, almost a self, with a silky, lustrous finish. 
nusual in color, perfect in: form, and strong in 
growth, it is one of the finest of all Irises. 75c. 
G Id T 38 in. An exquisite new 
olaen ifeasure. creamy yellow Iris with a 
glowing golden heart and rich yellow beard. Huge 
flowers and perfectly branched stems. 50c. 
“ 42 in. A truly superb Iris 
Golden Majesty. which is “‘tops” in its color 
class. It is a gleaming, deep rich, pure yellow 
self which does not fade. The flowers are large and 
of thick substance, have beautifully rounded domes 
and flaring falls. $1.50. 
48 in. An exquisite pure blue, 
Great Lakes. the shade of an unclouded sky 
reflected in crystal waters. It is almost perfection, 
having crisp petal texture, widely branched, strong 
stems, and ideally formed blooms with widely flar- 
ing falls. Winner of the Dykes Medal 1942. $2.00. 
E 3 37 in. A stunning Iris of clear rich 
Indian Hills. wine purple. Its large blooms are 
of good substance and fine, oval form. They have 
great carrying power and make a glorious mass of 
color in the garden. 5Qc; 3 for $1.25. 

eficial. 
40 in. Giant, snowy-white 
xLos Angeles. flowers of satin texture; the 
standards faintly edged lavender blue. One of the 
finest of all white Irises. 35c; 3 for 90c. 
~ 36in. Large, dark red bi-color 
* Mary Dynes. that has a flush of gold in the 
standards; very late. Good grower and prolific 
bloomer. A very beautiful new variety. 35c. 
: - 36in. Truly a gem and one of 
Midwest Gem. the very best new Sass varie- 
ties. Immense ruffled flowers of luminous apricot, 
flushed pink, on strong branching stalks. Very 
fragrant, unusual and beautiful. 75c. 
50.in. The perfect yellow Iris. 
Ming Yellow. The gigantic blooms remind one 
of a smooth, rich flawless carpeting of deep, yellow 
velvet. Vigorous in growth, it has strong foliage 
and stout, well branched stems. $2.00; 3 fot $5.00. 
Mi > 6in. Dykes Medal, 1937. Of sensa- 
ISSOUFl. tional size and unquestionably one o 
the best of all blue irises. S. clear vivid blue; F 
slightly darker; semi-flaring. 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
Oo h 40 in. One of the most spectacular iris 
FMONF. ever introduced. The flowers are of 
colossal size, the standards beautifully domed, the 
falls broad and semi-flaring; substance excellent. 
The color is a soft gray lavender-veined violet with 
a rosy glow overall. A seedling of thefamous Wm. 
Mohr but this one is hardy and easy to grow. $1.50. 
Pp ahs S 37 in. A gorgeous new blend of 
rairie ounset. peach, apricot, rose, copper and 
gold that captures and holds within itself all the 
warm, glowing colors of the western sunset. It has 
one of the highest ratings of Irises. $5.00. 
R ali 33 in. One of the most freely blooming 
adiant. Iris ever produced. Its exquisitely 
pnapee standards are a burnished golden bronze 
and the falls a glowing coppery red. A tinge of 
brown in both the standards and falls makes this 
an Iris of truly different coloring. $1.00. 
40 in. Excellent form, hardiness, and 
Sable. good bloom every year are some of the 
qualities which make this variety a prize-winner. 
An almost perfectly black Iris with a lustrous, silky 
sheen and an intense depth of color never before 
seen. $1.50. 
4 48 in. Dykes Medal 1935. Enor- 
xSierra Blue. mous flowers of soft clear, 
enamel-like blue, reminding one of the blue of the 
Sierra mountains. It has widely flaring falls, good 
substance, anda refined finish and graceful form 
that is really exceptional. 35c. 
S vi 40 in. A great beauty and The 
NOWKING. King of the white Irises. Giant 
snow-white flowers of fine form and heavy sub- 
stance, Bold and strong in growing habits; very 
hardy, 50c; 3 for $1.25. : 
36 in. A sensational plicata creation in 
Tiffany. creamy yellow gaily stitched in a burn- 
ished rosy bronze. Hardy, free blooming plants 
that will create a refreshing atmosphere in your 
garden. 75c. 
A = O herot 
De Luxe Iris Collection. China Maid. 
E. B. Williamson. Golden Majesty, Ormohr, 
and Wabash (value $5.75) for $3.95. (After 
Oct. 15th it may be necessary to change this 
collection.) (If wanted by mail, send 10c 
additional.) 

















































OUTSTANDING VARIE’ IES 
xThe Red Douglas. 79, i>. 
vibrant red-purple of colossal size, gorgeously 
in color, like a piece of fine pl Gri 
blooms well everywhere, and the « 
Wabash. white, delightfully ruffled 
edges; F. wide and flaring, deep hyacint 
with a definite white edge. Has won 
stance and orchid-like beauty. Voted b 
experts in 1940, 1941 and again in 1942 a 
Iris in commerce. $1.00. $5 
26 in. One of the most r xe 
Wm. Mohr. Irises ever raised. The ground 
is pale lilac, the standard flushed dark 
whole flower is beautifully veined man 
violet. The plants are small, but the blooms a 
simply immense. 35c; 3 for 75c. 
Price of the following, except where note 
25c. 3 of one kind for 60c. (Note, we cann 
3 different kinds for 60c.) Big a 
e +. 48 in. Superb flow 
Alta California. deep golden yelloy intl 
bronzed, on strong branched stems, Blooms o! 
firm texture, unmarred by sun or rain. (35c. 
.  40in, Finely formed flowers of a uniform 
Baldwin. manganese violet color, yet a 
and outstanding quality. 35c; 3 for 7: Ce 
. 42 in. A beautiful large flow 
* Cinnabar. perfect form and deep, rich vel 
red-purple tone. - Very floriferous. <4 
5 40 in. Abrilliant, deep golden yellow 
Coronation. of fine form and substance; profus 
bloomer. 2 
40 
Crystal Beauty. shaped flowers of pure snoy 
soVstd Biased ede teckel LS 
white on well branched stalks. 35c; 3 for 75¢. 
- 40 in. Huge flowers of light-vio 
XxEl Capitan. blue. A magnificent variety - 
is wanted by everyone that sees it. Exhibition — 
blooms have measured 7 inches across and 9 i 
high. 35c; 3 for 75c. ; 
; 42 in. A gigantic lilac- 
Frieda Mohr. bicolor 6344 inches from 
top of the standards to the tip of the fal 
6 inches horizontally. 35¢; 3 for 75c. 
H 33 in. Brilliant chrome 
Gold Imperial. tyrcughout except for 
spisuous orange beard. : 
An enormous, luminous, le 
“ 44 in. 
Helios. yellow Iris with delicate rose-purp 
ings on the falls. A very fine vigorous gro 
*Indian Chief. yn oree Ree 
red F. glowing velvety red. Large well 
flowers of heavy substance. A prolific bloom 
E b 36 in. An extraordinary Iris of new 
a0or. S. dark violet heliotrope suffused wi 
coppery glow; F. deeper shade. eae 
35 in. A beautiful, 
x No-we-ta. in effect with yellow flushes at 
center. The whole flower is softly frilled. 
quisite Iris and a fine garden variety. — 5 
. +, 42 in, Large, finely shaped flo 
Pink Satin. ers of a very delicate and sm« 
yet glistening pink. 35c; 3 for 75c. 
a 4 40 
Pluie d’Or (Golden Rain). 5 
Medal 1928: Tall golden yellow self. La 
. “IL: 46 in. S. p 
President Pilkington. 40,7. 3, 
suffusion; F. wide and flaring, lavender blue wi 
a buff suffusion. Extra fine. : 
in. Large, perfectl 

; 36in. Dykes Medal 1932. A la 
*Rameses. blend of russet rose, pink and bt 
with a yellow glow at the center. nee 
: 30 in. S. soft violet-rose; F. 
Seminole. Grimson: bright colors = aan e 
Sensation. 38 in. Enormous corn-flowe 
ao flowers of perfect-form an 
substance. A perfect flower, the standards 
fully arched, the falls flaring and the stem 
and sturdy. 35c; 3 for 75c. igen: 
*The Black Douglas. #°,,5.d2" 
Very fine, richly colored Iris of good form. 
3 for 75c. % 
52 in. Velvety blackish violet 
Valor. bicolor of huge size and perfect s 
on very tall stems. eee x 
Surprise Iris Collection. ful va 
(which includes the beautiful Indian Ch 
in a rainbow of colors, our selection (va 
$2.00) labeled for only $1.00 If wante 
mail, send 15c additional. 

