The 166 Best Iris tor 194 - 
N pages 24 to 31 we present our customary 
analysis of the leading varieties in each color 
class together with data regarding their origination, 
season of bloom, height of stem and their garden 
performance. 
Our choice of the “‘First Hundred’’ or Super Iris 
for 1944 is indicated by BOLD CAPITALS. These, 
together with the other varieties contained in the 
tables, are the cream of the crop of iris varieties. 
A few new trial varieties which we wish to obsetve 
and which must prove their superiority to iris al-. 
ready in existence complete our listing. 
Our assemblage of varieties is a studied group of 
the best iris produced. We make it our point to 
times we refuse to list varieties we have purchased 
at great expense because we find them lacking in 
distinction and not superior enough to iris already 
in existence. Most growers do not make an attempt 
to be well acquainted with al) the new iris as they 
are developed. It is our premise that an iris should 
not be introduced until it has been compared with 
every like colored variety and it should not be as 
good but distinctly better. 
Perfect comprehensiveness remains the goal of this 
Iris Lover’s Catalog and we present here the glean- 
ings of a critical selection. Again we wish to thank 
our many fellow iris enthusiasts for their interesting 
and valuable letters. In our preparation of this 
catalog we have given consideration to all reports 










gather together the outstanding new iris. Many on varieties which have come to us. 
Aiba Sepehe Amigo Captain Wells 
ce Bonsor Cheerio 
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Brunhil Christ: 
White Mary E. Nicholls See = ee 
eep Velvet Copper Rose 
Matterhorn : ; ’ 
; Violets J Indiana Night Edward Lapham 
Snow Carnival 3 Q 
Lothario Garden Magic 
Snow Flurry Mata Hari Reds Louvois 
nara el Mrs. J. L. Gibson Radiant 
sp tees ae Se Sable Red Gleam 
Red Valor 
The Red Douglas 
Balmung as Ormohr Wakarusa 
Blue Shimmer Ree < Violet Crown 
Coritica Blends Violet Symphony Yellow City of Lincoln 
Florentine Bicolors Frank Adams 
Plicatas 4 Lady of Shalott 
Los Angeles Angelus 
Rose Top California Peach Ae ee: 
Ruth Pollock China Maid } Sais bee 
. 3 Jean Cayeux 
es Copper Pink Yellow Midwest Gem 
Lipbty al Co Blends) Old Parchment 
Pinks rit 3 Prairie Sunset 
Amoenas ieee Salar 
Wabash Melanie eter 
Pink Reflection 
Remembrance 
Elsa Sass 
Fair Elaine 
Anitra Alastor Golden Eagle 
Exclusive At Dawning Golden Hind 
Light Gloriole wee Inspiration Yell Golden Majesty 
Blues Greats aa Lighthouse Selfe Golden Spike 
Icy Blue Rose Matula Late Sun 
Shining Waters Mulberry Rose Ming Yellow 
Red Amber Ola Kala 
Song of Gold 
Spun Gold 
Missouri Destiny _ Treasure Island 
Narain Directeur Pinelle 
eas Sierra Blue Purples Elmohr Golden Fleece 
The Admiral Indian Hills Creams Golden Treasure 
[ West Point t Storm King Snoqualmie 
