SPURIAS 
These are beardless iris. The foliage resembles that of cat-o-nine- 
tails. Tne flowers are shaped like the Spanish and Dutch iris but 
they are larger and are carried on stems three to five feet high. 
They are not only very effective in the garden but are excellent for 
cutting. The plants can be left in place for many years without 
the need of transplanting. 
AZURE DAWN (Nies) 
A blue-lavender spuria of uniform coloring except for a pale 
yellow patch on the falls. The smoothness of the coloring is par- 
ticularly pleasing. 4' feet. $4.00 
DUTCH DEFIANCE (Nies) 
A very large, bold, hardy blue flower that has attracted much 
favorable attention. Splendid in form, finish and substance its charm 
is enhanced by a yellow signal patch on the frilled falls. This 
will become a very popular variety. 36 inches. $6.00 
FIFTH SYMPHONY (Nies) 
Here we have something exceptional. A golden brown veining 
is loosely threaded on a background of deep yellow giving an al- 
most orange effect. The falls are frilled and spreading. Verv fine. 
3 feet. $5.00, 3 for $12.50 

GOLD NUGGET (Milliken) 
A free flowering bright yellow spuria which has become very 
poular. The flower stalks have three or four clusters of buds and 
flowers, each cluster containing two or three flowers. 4 feet. 
$1.00, 3 for $2.50, 12 for $8.50 
LARK SONG (Nies) 
See New Introductions (Spuria Iris), page 3. $15.00 
MICHIGAN STATE (Nies) 
A huge bronze flower of a beautiful round form. A loose veining 
over both standards and falls produces the light bronze effect. 40 
inches. $6.00 
MONNIERI 
A soft yellow. The flowers have rather broad petals and ore of 
smooth texture. 3 feet. 75c, 3 for $2.00, 12 for $7.50 
PASTORAL (Nies) 
A corsage flower. The flaring falls are orange yellow, edged 
with pale lavender while the erect standards are yellow changing 
to lavender. The light lavender styles with their deep lavender 
crests add a finishing touch which gives just the right accent to 
the center of this beautiful flower. In form, substance, and finish 
the flower is superior. 32 inches. Stock is very limited. $10.00 
RUSSET FLAME (Nies) 
See New Introductions (Spuria Iris), page 3. $3.50 
TWO OPALS (Nies) 
See New Introductions (Spuria Iris), page 3. $7.50 
WADI ZEM ZEM (Milliken) 
A clear cream-colored spuria, remarkably large in size and of 
excellent shape. The rounded spreading falls are two inches or 
more in width, the standards are erect and open. Height 4 feet. 
Stock is very limited. $5.00, 3 for $12.50 

IRISES FOR MILDER CLIMATES ONLY 
Many of the irises in this list are successfully grown in 
even the most severe climates. However, we call attention 
to their possible tenderness in order to avoid any disappoint- 
ment if you live in the coldest section of the country. 
BROWN BETTY MAUNA LOA (tender) 
PALE MOONLIGHT 


EARLY MASS (slightly tender) 
EASTER MORN (Slightly PURISSIMA 
tender) SAN DIEGO 
HAPPY DAYS SAN FRANCISCO 
LADY PARAMOUNT SAN GABRIEL 
(slightly tender) SHINING WATERS (slightly 
LA CANADA (Possibly tender) 
tender) SUNGOLD 

SIBERIAN IRIS, TYCOON 
SIBERIAN IRIS 
Tall beardless irises with grass-like foliage. The dainty flowers 
are carried on slender graceful stems and are excellent for cutting. 
The plants like moisture and will do well in partial shade. Ship- 
ment is made in the fall. 
CAESAR’S BROTHER (Morgan). A very dark pansy-purple which 
is a leader in the dark shades. Late blooming. 32 feet. 
$1.00, 3 for $2.50, 12 for $8.50 
MORNING MAGIC (Cleveland) 
A tall soft lavender suffused with rose. Early flowering. 
$1.00, 3 for $2.50 
SNOW CREST (Gage) 
A tall pure white with slightly frilled large flowers. 3¥2 feet. 
75c, 3 for $2.00 
TYCOON (Cleveland). A new winner with the largest voilet-blue 
flowers of any Siberian iris. A clump of it will make a fine accent 
point in any garden. 3 feet. Illustrated in color. $5.00, 3 for $12.50 

