

FOREWORD 
Thank you, flower: lovers: for 3 your fine ‘ereeee 
of the past seasons, Propagation has been very — 
slow during the war years and may continue to be - 
so until the labor situation eases up. However, — 
Melvin G. Geiser (ex-Captain, Ord. Dept., 13 fag 
Army) after 5 years in the service has returned to 
his hobby of growing iris, the work which peat 
started in 1929 with only 3 “Her Majesty” iris ie 
roots. Plantings are constantly being made ian a : 
next year we hope to list around 200 new varieties — 
_ which have been tried and tested on our farm, 

If anyone is interested in ‘varieties not listed, 
write and in all probability we have the variety or __ : 
can secure same for you at current market prices. | a 
We have customers in every state and we make > 
“no bones” about not growing the highest priced — 
sorts. We endeavor to test new kinds and if they — 
withstand the rigors of our Kansas hot winds and 
severe winters then we offer that. variety at the 
lowest price possible. f pe 0 sinneee 
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We do not substitute (except in collestiesey een 
we may guess wrong and give you a variety which — 
you already have; refunds promptly made if sold — 
out. It is to your advantage to name one or more 
substitutes when placing your order this” season. 


















We do not ‘maintain: fancy exhibition patentee 
however you are welcome at the farm ‘1034 miles — 
south of Beloit on K-State ay ohh 14, ae SW miles: Vel 
west. | 

For peal sale, see inside back cover, ee 
3 Sincerely, : | ; 
MELVIN G. GEISER rs GEORGE w. GEISER 
) ALICE M. GEISER pint eh a 
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Join the American Iris and/or Facey. Societe oe 
Every aay Tris ¢ or ‘Peo enititstast will enjoy | 
the quarterly bulletins containing a wealth of in- 
formation on their favorite flower. ‘Cost is $3. 00- 
‘per year EACH, however, with every $20. 00 order — 
‘we will pay % the cost. Merely include an extra 
$1. 50 with your $20. 00 order, specify either Tris” 
or aroun SoH ee and we > will en the rest. ty pe 



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