NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1946 
lris Creations of the Famous California Hybridizer 
Prof. E. O. Essig 
Awarded the medal for achievement in hybridizing by the American Iris Society in 1944 
A TRIO OF OUTSTANDING YELLOWS 
Ever since he released his noted blues, including Sierra Blue and Shining Waters, Prof. Essig has been 
concentrating most of his breeding activities on the creation of superb new yellow Iris, greatly improved 
in size, color, form, branching and other characteristics demanded by the discriminating Iris fancier. 
These 1946 releases demonstrate the success of his efforts. Each variety is distinct and quite different 
from the others as well as from existing varieties. 
Colorful and appropriate have been the names bestowed by this renowned breeder on his new Iris as 
they have appeared from time to time. In keeping with this tradition are the names he has chosen for 
these 1946 introductions. Since our gardens are located in the historic Mother Lode mining region of 
the Sierras, we particularly like these names of his newest Iris, for they are all reminiscent of the ‘Days 
of old, the days of gold, the days of ‘49’’. Here are the latest Essig creations—all in hues of gold: 
GOLD RUSH (Essig-Austin 1946) 
Brightest of the golden stars in the Iris firmament—a new flower attracting attention from afar, 
beckoning with unsurpassed brilliance and depth of color. Flowers midseason, large, well poised, and 
with flaring falls and pleasing fragrance. Flower stalks reach a height of 38 inches, with the lowest branch 
at about 10 inches, branching being arranged so as to display the flowers to fine advantage. A variety 
that you will want. 
PARENTAGE: Golden Hind x Seedling of complicated parentage. 
Each $15.00, three for $35.00 
MOTHER LODE (Essig-Austin 1946) 
A magnificent creation of large size deriving it richness and beauty from its varying hues of yellow. 
Both the standards and falls are clear creamy yellow. Along the sides of the haft of the falls is a vivid, 
contrasting, deep yellow. Beard very large and prominent, a deep yellowish orange, adding materially to 
the pleasing variety of shades of yellow that this flower displays. Flowers well formed, with semi-flaring 
falls. A plant of great vigor, with splendid large foliage and flower stalks 38 inches high. Blooms over a 
long season and is a ‘‘must’’ for those who pride themselves in growing the finest Iris in existence. 
PARENTAGE: (China Lantern x W. R. Dykes) x Blue and Gold. 
Each $20.00, three for $50.00 
SIERRA PRIMROSE (Essig-Austin 1946) 
A lovely new Iris for the connoisseur who revels in the soft pastel tints—a beautiful light yellow, al- 
most cream. Plant extremely prolific in the production of flowers; a clump is a sight to behold. Flowers 
unusually large, of good form and heavy substance, with a particularly delightful odor. Height about 36 
inches, with exceptionally fine low branching, often starting less than a foot from the ground. Bloom- 
ing period midseason or slightly thereafter. 
PARENTAGE: (W. R. Dykes x New Albion) x Seedling. 
Each $10.00, three for $25.00 








VERY SPECIAL 
One each of all 3 of the above Essig 1946 Introductions 
a $45.00 value for $35.00 
Three each of the above 3 Essig Introductions, or a total of 
9 rhizomes having a value of $135.00, for $100.00 



ESSIG’S 1945 INTRODUCTION 
SOUSUN (Essig 1945) 
A large glistening lemon - cream with standards of palest yellow and falls of white, effectively bor- 
dered with yellow. Beard a contrasting deep yellow. Well-branched flower stalks 36 inches high. Starts 
blooming early and continues for a considerable period. Sousun is the Arabic word for lrist 
Each $12.50 

2 Presenting offerings of Iris—Goddess of the Rainbow. 
