UWODA 
A crested iris resembling Japonica but having shiny deep green 
foliage and somewhat smaller flowers, very pale blue in color with 
orange dots on and along the sides of the crest. Violetblue dots 
border the orange dots. Flower stalks only 12 inches. 
3 for $1.25, 12 for $4.00 
VALIANT (Sturtevant) 
A rather unique blend with standards of iridescent old gold, falls 
of wistaria violet, and a bright orange beard. A popular iris that 
is effective in the garden. Midseason. 3 feet. 
50c, 3 for $1.25, 12 for $4.50 
VALOR (Nicholls) 
Large flowers of good shape gracefully borne on tall beautifully 
branched stalks. The standards are deep violet; falls velvety black- 
ish violet, shading to deep raisin purple at the edge; beard a bright 
yellow. 3 feet. 3 for 65c, 12 for $2.25 
VENUS DE MILO (Ayres) 
A large flowered hardy white with a warm cream tone and a 
yellow beard. The blossoms have a smooth finished texture. The 
falls flare gracefully and give the flowers charm and poise. 2% feet. 
3 for 65c, 12 for $2.25 
VINICOLOR 
An exquisite wine colored beardless iris from the Mississippi 
delta. Like the other iris of its type it likes moister conditions than 
the bearded varieties. The flowers are about four inches in diameter 
and are carried on 3- to 4-foot stems, above the narrow leaves. 
$1.00, 3 for $2.50, 12 for $8.50 
VIOLACEA 
This is one of the most richly colored of all Louisiana irises. It is 
a glowing blue-purple spreading about five inches. 2 feet. 
$1.00, 3 for $2.50, 12 for $8.50 
WABASH (Williamson) 
A flower of sharp and pleasing contrasts. The standards are 
white, the falls a velvety violet with white. The Dykes Medal Win- 
ner in 1940. 3 feet $1.00 
WADI ZEM ZEM (Milliken) 
See Spurias, page 17. $5.00, 3 for $12.50 
WARBLER (Williamson) 
Another table iris with small clean yellow flowers on graceful 
2-foot stems. A delightful cut flower. 35c, 3 tor 90c, 12 for $3.25 
WATTII 
A white flowered crested iris which flourishes in mild climates 
when kept moist in partial shade. The plant, which is a native of 
the Himalayas, is unusual, having a fan of foot-long leaves borne 
on a bamboo like stalk from 2¥2 to 4 feet high. A whole spray of 
dainty frilled white flowers about 1¥% to 2 inches in diameter is 
sent up from the top of the stalk in April. 75c, 3 for $2.00, 12 for $7.50 
WESTLANDER (Essig) 
A striking blue-purple bicolor that is one of the unusual color 
combinations among iris. The falls are stiff and flaring, velvety 
violet paling at the margins; the standards are clear pale lavender 
violet; and the beard is bright yellow. Good size. 3 feet. 
$1.00, 3 for $2.50, 12 for $8.50 
WHITE SPIRE (Milliken) 
A stately white iris that can be used to advantage in any garden. 
The flowers are large, semi-flaring, well proportioned, and firm in 
structure. The plant is very vigorous with splendid broad leaves. 
We have no reports yet on its performance in very cold sections. 
4 feet. $1.50, 3 for $3.75, 12 for $13.50 
WILLIAM MOHR (Mohr-Mitchell) 
A variety with narrow unattractive foliage, not a strong grower, 
but with huge flowers that have conspicuous violet veins on a 
lilac background. 1‘ to 12’. 35c, 3 for 90c, 12 for $3.25 
YOUNG APRIL (C. G. White) 
Young April should be classed as a table iris, for its dainty charm 
must be observed at close range. As a cut flower it is indeed a gen. 
The standards are a bright violet rather distinctly veined and the 
falls are a deeper violet, veined with blackish purple and flushed 
with brown. The foliage is more slender and grasslike than the regu- 
lar bearded irises. An early bloomer. 1 foot. 
50c, 3 for $1.25, 12 for $4.50 
YUSSUF (C. G. White) 
See New Introductions, page 3. $5.00 

Garden G ema Collection $628 (In California add 1lc sales tax) 
5 from Group 1 
5 from Group 2 
2 from Group 3 
Choice Collection $4.50 (In California add 1lc sales tax) 
3 from Group 1 
3 from Group 2 
4 from Group 3 
SELECT FROM THESE GROUPS FOR GARDEN GEMS AND CHOICE 
COLLECTIONS 
GROUP 1 
Blue Spire Always 
King’s Ransom Day's Farewell 
Father’s Day 
Old Ironsides 
Mountain Sky 
Pink Orchid 
Rose Bowl Rancho 
Sleepy Hollow Sungold 
spring Secretary Tiffany 
White Spire Ukiah 
14 
GROUP 2 
GROUP 3 
Dogrose 
Electra (large blue-white plicata) 
Frieda Mohr 
Mauna Loa 
Pink Satin 
Sweet Alibi 
‘Tis Morn 
Treasure Island 
