THE DWARFS OF THE ROCKERY 
The early-blooming Dwarfs and Intermediates 
A tribe of midgets and their somewhat taller brothers, the 
Intermediates, that will dwell most naturally among the jagged 
outcrops in your rock garden—or will serve as admirably as low 
borders anywhere. We are testing several dozen of these and 
will offer the best in years to come. Shipped in summer or fall. 
Rhizomes small. 
CREAM TART (Hill-son) VE—10”. A very unusual Dwarf. 
Frosty cream and olive yellow, set off by a red ‘‘tart’’ on the 
falls. Floriferous, attracting much attention. $1.00 
SNOW MAIDEN (Chadwick 1935) 
VE—10"’. The best of the pure white 
Dwarfs, like a late drift of snow. 35c¢ 
MOONBEAM (Murrell 1927) VE— 
16”. A free-blooming intermediate. 
Flowers white with a yellowish cast. 
3 for 60c, 12 for $2.10 

DWARF IRIS 
THE IRIS ODDITIES 
Strange summer bloomers—shipped in the fall. 
GLADWIN IRIS (Iris foetidissima). Grown for the very orna- 
mental seedpods, that burst open, exposing brilliant scarlet 
seeds. Foliage very attractive, too. Flowers blue. 
50c, 3 for $1.25 
VESPER IRIS (Iris dichotoma). Blooms abundantly through 
the heat of Summer, from July to September, flowers opening 
in late afternoon. Color from lavender to cream and purple, 
quaintly marked. 50c 
BLACKBERRY-LILY (Belamcanda chinensis). An interesting 
member of the Iris family, much resembling the VESPER IRIS 
in habit of growth. But flowers bright orange, crimson-spotted, 
followed by glossy “‘blackberry’’ seed-clusters, suitable for win- 
ter bouquets. 50c¢ 
THE SIBERIANS 
Graceful and charming, for pool-side or garden. 
Greatly improved new varieties of Siberians have been ap- 
pearing in recent years, so we list these like the pogans, by year 
of introduction. Can be shipped in summer, but large orders 
best in fall. 
ERIC THE RED (Whitney 1944). The reddest and the very 
best of all the Siberians, being the first to receive the HIGHLY 
COMMENDED award. Immense flowers, colored intense wine 
red, with broad flaring falls. $10.00 
TYCOON (Cleveland 1938). Here’s the one you saw in color 
on the cover of FLOWER GROWER for September ‘44, and have 
wanted ever since. The largest of all Siberians. Richly colored 
in true violet, like the flower itself. $5.00 
MOUNTAIN LAKE (Gersdorff 1938). A new beauty in bright 
sky-blue, slightly ruffled. Very effective. ‘44 AWARD OF 
MERIT. $3.00 
MATANE (Preston 1937). One of the finest and most recent 
to come from Miss Preston in Canada. A delightful ivory-white, 
crinkled and fluted. $1.00 
CALIFORNIA 
NATIVE IRIS 

CAESAR’S BROTHER (Morgan 1932). The darkest Siberian. 
Until very recently many considered it the best of all. Black 
pansy-purple. $1.50, 3 for $3.75 
CHAUDIERE (Preston 1932). A fine bright blue. Blooms here 
in late May. $1.00 
SNOWCREST (Gage 1932). The most popular white Siberian. 
Flowers large, handsome. $1525 
OTTAWA (Preston 1928). Very unique. A very bright but 
very dark blue with a wide white patch with blue veining in 
the haft. $2.00 
PERRY’S BLUE (Perry 1912). The Siberian for everyone. A 
rich blue-violet. Originated at one of the oldest and most 
celebrated nurseries in the world, Perry’s Hardy Plant Farms 
in England. Delightful, a profuse bloomer. 
35c, 3 for 90c, 12 for $3.00 
THE WOOD - SPRITES 
The California Native Iris 
Don’t overlook this charming group of drought-resistant 
native Iris for naturalistic plantings, and for abundant bloom 
before any of your tall bearded Iris are out. Ideal for table deco- 
rations. Shipped October to March. 
RAINBOW IRIS (Iris douglasiana). As variable in its coloring 
as the Rainbow itself, is this lovely native of the California Red- 
wood belt, with broad glossy, bright green leaves. Colors vary 
from cream to lilac, pink and purple. Only mixed types availa- 
ble this year, but we hope later to be able to offer you special 
forms selected and bred for color, size and form. 
50c, 3 for $1.25 
SIERRA IRIS (Iris hartwegii). Second only to the Rainbow Iris 
in its variety of coloring, varying from yellow with lavender 
veins, to pale lilac with deeper veins. 50c, 3 for $1.25 
WESTERN GOLD IRIS (Iris innominata). As bright and yellow 
as western gold is this very early and unusual native. Only 
recently discovered and named. 10” high. $1.00 
LONG-PETALED IRIS (Iris longipetala). Tallest of the native 
Iris, with attractive grey-green foliage. Flowers white, veined 
lavender. 75¢ 
GROUND IRIS (Iris macrosiphon) . 
for edgings. Flowers usually deep violet-blue. 
A dwarf native Iris useful 
50c, 3 for $1.25 

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