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IRIS 
Iris should be planted on dry ground. Plant so the 
rhizomes (the bulb part) have their top partly exposed 
to the sun, otherwise if planted deeply, they have a ten- 
dency to rot. Prices include postage, 
NEW IRIS 
_ FAIR ELAINE—Here is an iris with new coloring— 
like a daffodil with colors even fresher. The top 3 petals 
of this flower are a creamy white and the falls a rich 
butter yellow. A jewel. 38 inches. Each, $1.50. 
MATULA—Unexpected are the skillfully blended warm 
rosy colors of this iris. Rosy tan with a gay rosy red 
overlay. The edge of the petals are nicely ruffled. 38 in. 
Each, $1.35. 
MAY DAY—Stunning and luscious orange-salmon 
color, As festive a flower as can be imagined. Huge 
size. Over the flower is a dusting of sparkling gold 
dust. 38 in. Each, $1.95. 
MISS CALIFORNIA—Picture a lovely rose-lilac flower, 
7 inches long on 88 inch stems and vou have just a 
small idea of this lovely iris. Each, G65e. 
One Each of Above Four, for $4.65. 
EXTRA CHOICE IRIS 
_ AT DAWNING—Two tones of pink. One of the first 
iris to bloom and a glowing beauty. 40 inches. Each, 45e. 
KE. B. WILLIAMSON—Lively coppery-red blend of lus- 
trous sheen. Neither a red nor a copper, it stands out 
strikingly. 386 in. Each, 60e. 
EXCLUSIVE—Oval shaped flowers, light blue over- 
laid-with a silvery mist. Beautiful, 40 in. Each, 50c. 
INDIAN HILLS—A giant purple,—a true purple,—the 
best of its class to date. 38 in. Each, 45e. 
MARCO POLO—37 in. A large, clear toned bicolor, 
with lustrous rose standards, and brilliant, velvety, crim- 
son falls. Orange beard. One of the best reds. Each, 55ce. 
One Each of Above Five, for $2.10. 
CHOICE IRIS 
AMENTI—An unusually different iris; a beautiful 
combination of old rose and lilac reminding one of a 
beautiful desert sunset. 34 in. Bach, 24¢; 3 for 60c. 
BUECHLEY’S GIANT—One of the largest iris, so huge 
it is-hard to believe it is an iris. Lovely silky lavender- 
blue of wonderful texture and plant habits. A giant in- 
deed. 42 in. Each, 34e; 3 for S5e. : 
*CORONET—Gleaming like a golden crown this regally 
rich golden toned iris stands apart. A delicate underlay 
of rose beige gives this iris a beautiful highlight. 36 in. 
Each, 47¢e; 3 for $1.25. : 
DAUNTLESS—Rich, velvety red of lustrous beauty, 
winner of the coveted Dykes Medal. Among the best 
reds to date. 40 in. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c. 
DYMIA—Everything about this iris is the same gor- 
geous shade of deep indigo black, even the beard and 
every part of the flower. One of the darkest iris, a near 
black with wonderful tall, well branched stem, 88 in. 
Each, 35e; 3 for 90c. 
EREBIAN—A rich, dark, self red, flowers of perfect 
form. 34 in. Each, 35e; 3 for 90c. 
INDIAN CHIEF—Here is a bright red bicolor, two 
shades of red. Prolific grower and bloomer. 32 in. 
Each, 27¢c; 3 for 70ce. 
LEGEND—A striking. rich red-violet. Often opens five 
six-inch blossoms at one time; truly a bouquet in itself. 
86 in. Each, 29¢; 3 for 75e. 
MELDORIC—Like a piece of rich velvet or plush it is 
colored a very deep blue-black, Great velvetiness for 
such lovely flowers. 387 in. Each, 30c; 3 for SOc, 
MOUNTAIN SNOW—Beautiful large white iris. Flow- 
ers are like stiff, starched linen. 36 in. Bach, 35e;3 
3 for $0c. 
NARANJA—A new color. Huge yellow with distinct orangy 
overcast on the falls. The best orange yellow iris. 86 in. Each, 
38e; 3 for 98ce. 
NATOMA—Pinkish cinnamon standards; falls, a blend of bronze 
and rose. 32 in. Elegant. Each, 35c; 3 for 90c. . 
ROSY WINGS—Rosy red blended coppery red. 388 in. Each, 
50ec; 3 for $1.45. 
SPOKANE—Very large flowers in a surprising color of rich cop- 
pery red. The falls are velvety and a rich. glowing beard en- 
hances this flower in a beautiful way. 34 in. Each, 40c; 
3 for $1.10. : : ; 
TELEVISION BLUE—A lovely medium blue with variegated 
falls. 830 in. Each, 32¢; 3 for 85e. 
TREASURE ISLAND—Here is an iris you must see to truly 
appreciate. A huge flower of rich golden mellow gold, the gleam 
of buried treasure. ‘This lovely, vivid yellow iris is a plant that 
is worth a place in every garden. 36 in. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.15. 
VALOR—Lovely splendid purple with a regal ‘form you cannot 
help noticing. An iris of character and distinction. 36 in. Each, 
45¢e; 3 for $1.20. 






Marco Polo 
Indian Chief 
MIXED IRIS 
Tallsicr ies; call 
colors mixed. 3 
for 35e; 6 for 63e; 
dozen, $1.15. 
Please Note: 
Iris orders are 
booked and 
shipped from 
March 31 to May 
15, the best time 
for planting Iris 
in spring. From 
May 15 on, or- 
ders will be 
booked and 
shipped in late 
July after the 
Iris’ blooming 
period. 
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d f last year for the first time, and were well pleased with both the seed and 
Geol. ces peavden d.—Mrs. Roy Holz, Woodland, Wisconsin. 
