
"Blue Ribbon” Iris 
It is from the California, Oregon and French hybridizers’ hands that a wealth of lovely new Bearded 
Iris has come the past few years. So worth-while and insistent have these improvements been that 
there is very little left of what was considered “tops” a few years ago. 
Astonishing new colors and combinations of colors have been created until we now have Iris that 
rival the extravagant loveliness of the wings of a butterfly. There are richer blues, purer reds, better 
pinks, finer and larger yellows, other shades remind one of smooth ivory or fine porcelain. So delicate 
and ethereal are some as to have a true kinship with Orchids. Many are delightfully fragrant. 
Hundreds of varieties were selected by us from long lists of ardent hybridizers and specialists; 
were put through the exacting Wayside test and the best only we offer now to you. 
Give away some of your old ones and make room for these lovely new kinds. You will marvel 
at their beauty. 
(In our descriptions “S” denotes the standards or upper petals; “F” the falls or lower petals.) 
MOUNTAIN SKY 
The bluest of blue Iris! A uniform, soft blue; there is a suffu- 
sion of yellow in the center of the flower which intensifies the blue 
as well as adds a warm glow. The standards and falls are wavy and 
very substantial. There are many flowers on a strong stem and 
Mountain Sky is an excellent grower. It is tops in blue Iris! An 
English Iris expert wrote of Mountain Sky: “’I like this better than 
any Iris | have ever seen’’ The flowers are exquisite. Apart from 
its beauty, two of its outstanding points are long lasting qualities, 
either against bad weather or when used as a cut flower, and its 
fine perfume. There is nothing better in our opinion than Moun- 
tain Sky. Each $1.00, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.50 
Mountain Sky 
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ELMOHR 
Dr. Loomis of Colorado originated this magnificent masterpiece, 
which the American Iris Society referred to as a sensation. Its 
immense, beautifully rounded flowers are colored somewhat be- 
tween Bishop’s purple and Mulberry-purple. Both flower and color 
are highly praised by the keenest of Iris judges. Elmohr is robust, 
free blooming, hardy, thrives anywhere; foliage lush, blooms im- 
mense. What more could be asked? The flowers of Elmohr are of 
exceptionally large size, larger than those of any ether variety and 
greatly contribute to the distinction of this wonderful variety. 
Each $4.00, Three $10.00 

