BEARDED IRIS (Also Known as German Iris) 
These are perhaps the best-known Iris in cultiv 
years so much work has been done on this group that we now 
tiful colors and shades of breath-taking beauty. 
These Iris are of easy culture and do well in practically any kind of soil. 
roadsides, and are excellent for making a brilliant show when planted in sm 
front of and among shrubbery. It is best to divide and replant every second 
the middle of July and the middle of September. We strongly recommend th 
ation and have been grown for generations. However, in the past several 
have improved varieties of gigantic size In many clear, beau-~ 
They are often naturalized on banks and along 
all or large groups in the perennial border or in 
or third year. This should be done between 
at all the leaves be cleared off in the fall and 
burned. By doing this you will destroy the borer eggs and eliminate this insect that usually attacks Iris roots in the summer. 
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The best time to plant these Iris is from late July to mid-October. However, later fall and early spring plantings are 
often successful. 
The height mentioned is the average but this may vary somewhat in 
types of soil. Standard means the three flower petals which rise upward; fall 
different parts of the country and in different 
s are the three flower petals falling downward. 
The list offered here is of selected top-notch varieties—the best of the new and the old. 
Alice Harding. 314 ft. Large, satiny yellow. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Ambassadeur. 3 ft. An old variety but still 
very popular. Beautiful, rich deep bronze 
blends. You'll like it. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Amigo. 3 ft. A striking contrast, with clear 
light lavender standards effectively foiled by 
the deep purple velvet, trimly edged falls. 
Warm and unassuming, a rare color gem that 
should be in every garden. Reminds one of a 
rich silken pansy. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 
Angelus. 3 ft. One of the very finest orchid- 
pink Iris. The broad blooms, heavily textured, 
are ideally spaced on a well-branched stalk. 
A new self with a shimmering mauve irides- 
cence on the falls. Ideal for both the show 
table and the garden, being particularly 
valuable because it is one of the latest Iris to 
bloom. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 
12 for $4.25. 
Apricot. 3 ft. Gold-apricot self. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Arctic. 3 ft. A good-sized, smooth, warm 
creamy white with an interesting feature in its 
gold throat which spills over in a generous 
overflow of yellow on the falls. A handsome 
iowa each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for 
Aztec Copper. 3 ft. Uncommon blend of 
smoky violet and delicate copper tones com- 
bined in an indescribable manner. Very large, 
broad blooms. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Balmung. 3 ft. One of the finest yellow Pli- 
catas, larger and yellower than most of this 
series. Broad petals with regular markings of 
clear brown on a pronouncedly yellow back- 
ground. Well-formed flowers. $1.50 each; 
3 for $4.00. 
Berkeley Gold. 3 ft. Shining gold color. Tall 
stems, good-sized flowers, well substanced 
and clear colored. $4.00 each. 
Black Wings. A popular Iris of deepest mid- 
night-blue overlaid with a frosty black sheen. 
Rich and lustrous, ideal for foreground plant- 
ings. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25. 
Blue Shimmer. 3 ft. Charming and capri- 
cious, a Plicata of utmost originality. The 
handsome blooms are well formed, of the 
clearest tone of blue of any Iris, polka-dotted 
and peppered, rather than buttonholed, on 
crisp enameled white. The plant habit in 
stem, stalk and flower are all very satisfactory. 
One of the most distinct varieties mn this class 
in years and ranks as one of the outstanding 
Iris of the past few seasons. $8.00 each. 
Blue Triumph. 3 ft. Serene, smooth-textured 
light blue flowers on fine stems. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Brown Thrasher. 3 ft. As unusual a color as 
can be imagined. The entire flower glows and 
glistens with a brilliant iridescence. In color 
it is like a piece of highly polished brass or 
bronze. One of the very best brown Iris— 
smooth in texture, appealing in color and 
unlike any other. $8 00 each. 
Buffawn. 3 ft. Buff-fawn with a brilliant 
tangerine beard. Pronounced flaring blooms 
of light tan color with a pinkish glow; promi- 
nent red-orange beard. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 
6 for $4.50. 
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California Gold. One of the first big yellows. 
Large flower and a prolific bloomer. Deep 
yellow with a hint of brass. 50c each; 3 for 
$1.25; 6 for $2.25. 
Cheerio. 314 ft. One of the bulwarks of the 
red color section, a bicolor of great brilliancy 
and splendid form and size. It has deservedly 
been called ‘‘a flame in the garden.”’ 50c each; 
3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25. 
China Maid. 3 ft. Soft mallow-pink enhanced 
by an intriguing blending of golden buff at 
the haft and edges of the petals. $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00. 
City of Lincoln. 31% ft. King of the Varie- 
gatas! Rich golden standards and velvety 
bright mahogany-red falls. This is the boldest 
color contrast to be found in Irises and makes 
a clump of this variety a striking focal point 
in any garden. Possessing fine height, excellent 
branching, and splendid flaring form, it equals 
most of the newer Iris in size. We are glad to 
give this variety our strongest recommenda- 
tion. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00. 
Clara Noyes. 214 ft. Rich blend of Talisman 
rose tints. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 
12 for $4.25. 
Copper Lustre. 3 ft. Instantly distinguishable 
from other Iris is this large, odd and beautiful 
copper-toned flower overlaid with a golden 
iridescence. Much-liked Iris because of its 
ae color. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for 
3.50. 
Dauntless. 3 ft. A standard red self. Deep 
rose-red with velvety falls. Good color and a 
fine performer. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for 
$2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Daybreak. 3 ft. A gay golden pink with a 
coppery undertone—one of the finer pink 
blends. Good form and substance and a well- 
branched stalk. A slight suggestion of ruffling 
gives it a delightful, informal air. $5.00 each. 
Bearded Iris 
Depute Nomblot. 3 ft. Among the best- 
known Iris. Rosy purple shot with bronze, 
falls brighter, with a fine gold beard. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Destiny. 3 ft. A rich, somber-toned variety 
with exceedingly velvety black plum-purple 
falls and standards and rich gold beard. An 
effective very dark Iris. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Directeur Pinelle. 314 ft. A magnificent 
bronze-purple of imposing size and perfect 
form. Branching and height represent just 
about the standard of perfection among 
present-day Iris. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Elmohr. 3 ft. One of the most exciting and 
talked-of Iris we have grown in years. 
sensational, enormous seedling of William 
Mohr, in an exquisite shade of rich, reddish 
mulberry, incredibly glossy and lustrous; the 
color seems to smolder as if some interior 
source of light were seeping out. There is an 
unforgettable distinction in William Mohr’s 
rounded form and unique veination that is 
inherited by Elmohr. Fine sturdy branched 
stems; clean foliage. A good garden Iris that 
will thrill anyone who sees it. $2.00 each; 
3 for $5.00. 
Elsa Sass. 3 ft. Enticing “TJemon-ice” toned 
yellow, an entirely new shade. Cool and 
frost-like sulphur-yellow with a white blaze 
near the haft. Elongated blooms of medium 
size, frilled at the edges. One of the most 
striking Iris the Sasses have released. $1.00 
each; 3 for $2.50. 
Frieda Mohr. 3 ft. One of the aristocrats of the 
Iris world. A large lilac-rose bicolor of classic 
flaring form and splendid texture. Among the 
oldest varieties. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for 
$2.25; 12 for $4.25. 


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