Milliken Jris.. . 
The same climate and growing conditions that have made California in- 
ternationally famous as the producer of over 90% of the nation’s supply of 
flower seeds, also produce in our iris fields rhizomes of such outstanding quality 
that we are sure you will say that you have never seen any finer. 
In order to produce rhizomes of the very finest quality, we make it a prac- 
tice to replant our entire growing field each year. This gives each plant an 
opporiunity to develop to its maximum size and vigor and also accounts for 
the unusually large number of side shoots already developed on the plants 
which we ship. A rhizome properly grown in this manner is easily worth two 
or three small, poorly nourished rhizomes, dug from a crowded three or four- 
year-old clump. 
We are often asked if our irises are hardy in colder climates. Hardiness is 
inherent in the variety and does not depend upon where it is grown. There are 
a few irises which, because of their very early spring growth, are suited only 
for the milder climates of California and the South. All varieties are perfectiy 
hardy and will survive the most severe climates. 
The iris blooming season in Southern California is earlier than in any other section of the country. 
This means that our rhizomes have a longer period in which to develop after the flowering season, 
which is another reason for their husky size and vigor. 
SHIPPING TIME: Bearded irises can be shipped any time after June Ist to suit your convenience. 
POSTAGE: We prepay postage anywhere on orders amounting to $2.00 and over. On orders of less 
than $2.00 add 25 cents to cover postage and packing. 
TERMS: Cash with order. Remit by personal check, express or postal money order. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS will accompany each shipment. 
MILLIKEN 
New Permanent Label 
Now 15c Each 
(Shipped Express Charges Collect) 
This is the finest permanent garden label 
on the market. The name plate is an alumi- 
num tape ’% inch wide with raised letters. 
The holder is spot-welded to a heavy galvan- 
ized iron wire 30 in. in length and both holder 
and wire stake are finished in a durable dark 
green lacquer. Not conspicuous in the garden 
but easily read at a distance of 10 feet. 
We believe this is an ideal label because 
it is always in a position easy to read and 
because it is entirely weather-proof. Simply 
send us the names of the irises or other plants 
for which you desire labels. 
MILLIKEN GARDENS 
385 West Colorado Street, Arcadia, California 

