Milltken Jris-- 
The same climate and growing conditions that 
have made California internationally famous as the 
producer of over 90% of the nation’s supply of 
flower seeds, also produce in our iris fields rhizomes 
of such outstanding quality that we are sure you will 
say that you have never seen any finer. 
In order to produce rhizomes of the very finest 
quality, we make it a practice to replant our entire 
growing field each year. This gives each plant an 
opportunity to develop to its maximum size and vigor 
and also accounts for the unusually large number 
of side shoots already developed on the plants which 
we ship. A rhizome properly grown in this manner is 
easily worth two or three small, poorly nourished 
rhizomes, dug from a crowded three or four-year-old 
clump. 
We are often asked if our irises are hardy in 
colder climates. Hardiness is inherent in the variety 
and does not depend upon where it is grown. There 
are a few irises which, because of their early spring 
Southern California 
Winter Howering Collection 
The following varieties have bloomed freely in Southern Cali- 
fornia every winter for over five years. They continue to bloom 
into early spring. Not only do they have this exceptional trait 
but all of them are outstanding varieties in the yellow, blue, and 
velvety red-purple color groups. 
SUNGOLD BLUE RIVER 
1 of each, 3 plants in all, $3.25 
(To California points add 8c sales tax) 
3 of each, 9 plants in all, $8.50 
(lo California points add 2le sales tax) 
12 of each, 36 plants in all, $30.00 
(To California points add 75c sales tax) 


SWEENE/, STRAUB & DIMM, HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS, PORTLAND, ORE. 
SAN PASQUAL 
growth, are suited only for the milder climates of 
California and the South. All varieties are perfectly 
hardy and will survive the most severe climates. 
The iris blooming season in Southern California 
is earlier than in any other section of the country. 
This means that our rhizomes have a longer period 
in which to develop after the flowering season, which 
is another reason for their husky size cnd vigor. 
SHIPPING TIME: Bearded irises can be shipped 
any time after June Ist to suit your convenience. 
POSTAGE: We prepay postage anywhere on or- 
ders amounting to $2.C0 and over. On orders of 
less than $2.00 add 25 cents to cover postage and 
packing. Permanent labels are sent f.o.b. Arcadia, 
Calif. 
TERMS: Cash w’th order. Remit by personal check, 
express or postal money order. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS will accompany each ship- 
ment. 

IRIS RETICULATA 

A, RARE BULBOUS IRIS 
IRIS RETICULATA 
Choice of connoisseurs. Rich violet-blue in 
color with a gclden spot. Besides this, it is de- 
liciously fragrant. It is hardy and blooms in 
February. Excellent in pots as well as in the 
garden. 
25 for $5.00, 12 for $2.75, 6 for $1.50 
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