You will find them a welcome addition to your planting. They are not branched like 
the tall bearded iris, but do have two or more flowers that open on successive 
days, prolonging the blooming season. Are about at their best during peony season. 
Emperor One of the largest blooms of this type. The color is a deep violet blue 
that is exceedingly rich and attractive. Splendid grower and very tall, supply- 
ing a quantity of long, sturdy stems carrying a generous number of excellently 
formed bloom. One of the very good ones. 50c 
Kingfisher Blue Similar in growth and habit to Emperor, but the color is a light, 
porcelain blue, handsomely marked. Very charming with other flowers, or 
alone. 50c 
Perry’s Blue (Perry 1912) Sky blue with white markings. 42”. 50c 
BEARDLESS AND SPECIE IRIS 
Dorothea K. Williamson Lovely for the border on account of its rather low growth. 
A beautiful, extremely rich purple self. Texture of petals exceptionally firm. 
Rather low branching and a lovely subject for flower arraigement. Very 
charming with yellow flowers. 35¢ 
Mrs. A. W. Tait This variety blooms after the other iris have passed their bloom- 
ing period, making them a valuable garden plant. Seem to do well in any 
location where they have sufficient sunlight for proper development. Lovely for 
bouquets or corsage work. Color a light, lavender blue. A fine beardless variety. 
35¢ 
Sunny Day A lovely yellow beardless iris that is a fitting companion for Mrs. A. W. 
Tait. The flowers are somewhat larger and a clear, canary yellow. No mark- 
ings on haft. pent See $1.00 
Pseudacorus’ Bright yellow, tall and late. This is known as the water iris, where 
it is at its best, but it will do exceptionally well in a rather dry location. Grows 
well in the field without any irrigation other than infrequent rains during the 
season. | ‘ 50c 
Plant a few of these beardless and specie iris in your border for variety and a 
long succession of bloom, You will be well repaid by their sterling performance. 
Foliage is also ornamental during the growing season. 
Glossary of Iris Terms 
Various terms designated and applicable to iris used in the descriptions in our 
catalog may be defined as follows: 
S. designates standards; F. falls. 
Amoena (pleasing), white or tinted white standards with colored falls. 
Plicata (pleated), stitched or stippled margin-color on white background. 
Variegata, yellow or near-yellow standards with deeper falls, which may be either 
veined or solid tones of brown or purple. 
Blend, combination of two or more colors. 
Bicolor (two colors), light or medium standards and deeper falls. 
Self, an iris of uniform color. 
Texture, sheen or finish of the petals. 
Substance, thickness of petals. 
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