F. B. MEAD (Mead-Ried) 
A fine large white plicata marked with blue-purple. Similar to 
Los Angeles only proven to be hardy and prolific in the colder 
climates. 50c, 3 for $1.25 
FIFTH SYMPHONY (Nies). See Spurias, Page 19. 
FORT KNOX (Milliken) 
Much of the world’s supply of gold is buried at Fort Knox, Ken- 
tucky. As for the rest, a portion must surely be stored in the depths 
of this glorious yellow iris. Both standards and falls are 2 uniform 
rich golden yellow with a smooth, even finish and a quality which 
surpasses anything we have ever seen before in a yellow iris. The 
flowers are unusually large with handsome broad falls that flare 
out at a most graceful angle. A hardy vigorous grower with fine 
foliage, a free bloomer, perfectly branched stems, and altogether ~ 
the finest medium yellow iris we have ever seen. 31 feet. 
$5.00, 3 for $12.09 
FRIEDA MOHR (Mohr) 
This iris is a luminous orchid bi-color of exceptional size, with 
the standards a pale lilac and the flaring falls a deep lilac-rose. 
Blooming period from midseason to very late. 342 feet. See illustra- 
tion. 35c, 3 for 90c 
GOLD CREEK (Milliken) 
The striking characteristic of this flower is a brilliant golden beard 
which streams down the velvety deep purple fall for more than half 
its length. The lighter colored standards hide the source of the 
golden river. $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
GOLDEN CANOPY (Milliken) 
Huge glistening yellow flowers that are excellent in landscaping 
the garden. Of firm substance, flaring but not tall. 30 inches. 
$2.50, 3 for $6.50 
GOLDEN FLARE (Insole) 
A brilliant little flower of flaming rose and yellow that is much 
admired. Low growing and good for cutting. 3 for 60c, 12 for $2.00 
GOLDEN MAJESTY (Salbach) 
One of the finest deep yellows. It is a large well-formed flower of 
soft gleaming gold that does not fade. 3% feet. 
$1,00, 3 for $2.50, 12 for $9.00 
GOLDEN SPIKE (Whiting) 
Among the many yellows now to be had this is one of the fine 
ones. Slightly ruffled, clear deep golden in color, on well-branched 
stalks, 3 feet. $4.00, 3for $10.08 
GOLD NUGGET (See Spurias, Page 19.) 
GOOD SIR (White) 
This dull bronze with its gold standards and maroon-purple falls 
has exceptionally fine shape and substance. A beautiful cut flower 
and groups well with yellows in the garden. 2 feet. $2.00, 3 for $5.00 
GRAND CANYON (Kleinsorge) 
A bronzy plum-colored flower brightened at the center with u 
gold beard and throat. The form and substance are both good and 
the stalk is well branched. It is deservedly popular. 3 feet. $3.00 
GRAND MARSHAL (Milliken) 
A different and impressive deep yellow. Both standards and falls 
are a deep brown-yellow. The haft is flushed with brown and the 
beard blends with the haft. The flowers are extra large, semi-flaring 
and are borne on well branched 3% foot stems. $3.50, 3 for $9.09 
GREAT LAKES (Cousins) 
The light blue iris that won the Dyke’s Medal for 1942. The 
flowers are of fine form and substance and of a uniform clear 
color. Three feet. $1.75 
HAPPY DAYS (Mitchell) 
A yellow of exceptional size, a solid uniform clean color of 
medium tone, and strong vigorous growth. 3¥2 feet. 35c, 3 for 99c 

ALTA CALIFORNIA 
HELEN ASTOR (See Sikerian Iris, Page 19.) 
ICY BLUE (Weed) 
A very light blue iris that has won general commendation. The 
flowers are large and are borne on well branched stems. 4 feet. 
$2.00, 3 for $5.00 
INDIAN CHIEF (Ayres) 
A striking red flower, with standards a pinkish red, and falls 
a deep rich velvety red. Very well branched with flowers of good 
size and firm substance. A vigorous grower. 3 feet. 3 for 60c 
JAPONICA 
One of the beautiful crested irises. It needs partial shade and 
must be kept moist. The arching leaves are bright green. The lav- 
ender, orchid-like flowers which appear in February and continue 
to April are carried on well-branched two-foot stalks. For mild 
climates only. 50c, 12 for $5.09 
JUNALUSKA (Kirkland) 
A very fine coppery-red that was a runner-up for the Dykes 
Medal. The plant is vigorous and the flowers have both good shape 
and substance. An altogether excellent iris. 50c, 3 for $1.25 
KING’S RANSOM (Milliken) 
The outstanding characteristic that sets this iris apart from other 
yellows is the fact that both standards and falls are beautifully 
frilled and wavy. King’s Ransom is a midseason bloomer, ex- 
tremely vigorous. 4 feet. $1.50, 3 for $3.75 
LA CANADA (Milliken) 
We do not recommend this variety for colder parts of the country 
but for the milder sections it is a very satisfactory iris for land 
scaping. It is a clear, medium yellow. The plant is vigorous. 4 feet. 
$1.00, 3 for $2.50 
LOS ANGELES (Mohr-Mitchell) 
The white standards are faintly edged with clear blue, the falls 
slightly reticulated red-brown at the base, with the blue style arms 
adding a note of clear color in the center. A flower with poise and 
a clean sparkling appearance. 4 feet. 35c, 3 for 90c 
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