BEARDED IRIS (German Iris), continued 
Garden Magic. 3 ft. A top-flight red. Flowers 
of smooth, velvety-toned vivid red on medium 
tall stems. Rich color, good substance and 
form. The flowers are full formed with hafts 
almost maroon and more glossy velvety falls 
handsomely contrasted by the rich orange 
beard. Not a fast grower, it takes about two 
years to give its best performance. $1.25 each; 
3 for $3.25; 6 for $6.00. 
Golden Fleece. 3 ft. Not really gold but a 
beautiful [emon-yellow with creamy falls 
provocatively edged and banded limpid gold, 
with a suggestion of ruffling. Wholly unlike 
other yellows. Tall stems. $3.00 each. 
Golden Majesty. 3 ft. A very fine golden 
yellow, glistenmg smooth and unfading. The 
good-sized, gleaming gold blooms are of 
majestic, classic form. One of the very best of 
its color at this price. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 
6 for $5.00. 
Golden Treasure. 3 ft. An exquisite creamy 
yellow with an outpouring of rich golden 
orange all about the central portion of the 
flower. An Iris of elustve charm, its loveliness 
lies principally in its shimmering silkiness of 
texture and in the subtle infusion of golden 
light through the center. The beard is bright 
orange. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.50. 
Grace Mohr. 3 ft. Seedling of William Mohr. 
Pale [ilac veined and netted a deeper shade 
of violet; flaring falls. Tall, branched stems. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 6 for $4.50. 
Great Lakes. 3 ft. Winner of the Dykes Medal 
in 1942, this is about the finest light pure blue. 
Of good size and form, with a pronounced 
flare and stiff, crispy petal texture, it Is most 
striking. Fine stems of good height, well 
branched. Rugged and hardy, we highly 
recommend it. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25; 6 for 
$6.00. 
Gudrun. 21% ft. A splendid white for fore- 
ground planting. A very large variety with 
shapely blooms of excellent texture. Warm 
white despite its snowy coloring, due in part 
to the warm golden beard and haft markings 
and in part to gold-dust sprinklings through- 
out the flower. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for 
$2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Happy Days. 3 ft. Large; medium deep 
yellow. The largest mm this color. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Imperial Blush. 3 ft. Silvery lilac with a 
creamy pink iridescence. The Iemon beard 
adds an interesting touch. Tall; free flowering. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Jake. White, with no other color except a trace 
of pale yellow near the center. Large flowers, 
well formed; free blooming and an easy 
grower. Stands right up alongside many more 
expensive new whites. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 
6 for $5.00. 
Jean Cayeux. 3 ft. Novel tones of light Havana 
brown with a luster of golden biscuit tan show 
up at their richest in the slanting rays of the 
a 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for 
aay, 
Jelloway. 316 ft. One of the deeper-toned 
yellows. Oval blooms. A fine garden Iris 
with tall stem and clean color. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
King Juba. 2 ft. Old-gold edged carmine. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Lady Paramount. 3 ft. A noble, exquisitely 
poised, large silken primrose-yellow. Excellent 
form with full, broad standards and broad, 
semi-flaring falls. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Lighthouse. 3 ft. A most unusual coalition of 
colors—clear old-rose standards and rose-red 
falls. A torch-like center of yellow sends 
streams of gold from the heart of the flower. 
substance and smoothly textured. 
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$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 6 for $4.50. 
Los Angeles. 3 ft. Snowy white throughout 
save for a slight stitching of cerulean blue at 
the haft and at the base of the standards and a 
beard of soft yellow-gold. Los Angeles is an 
exquisitely sculptured beauty with the finest 
satin sheen. Tall, vigorous, well branched. 
A classic Iris that is a cornerstone of any 
collection. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 
12 for $4.25. 
Louvois. 3 ft. Amazing rich maroon-brown. 
Standards of light chocolate and falls a very 
rich, glossy red-maroon edged to match the 
standards. Rich and sleek, without a vein. 
Distinctive and charming. $1.25 each; 
3 for $3.25; 6 for $6.00. 
Marquita. 3 ft. An Amoena type of cream 
and watermelon-rose. Its Iuminous cream 
standards are the last word in serene but 
warm exquisiteness. The watermelon-rose 
falls are veined rather than solidly colored. 
A very lovely Iris. 85c each; 3 for $2.25; 
6 for $4.25. 
Mary Geddes. 214 ft. Pink overlaid Pompeian 
pee each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for 
Michelangelo. 3 ft. Uniform dove-gray 
throughout. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 
12 for $4.25. 
Midwest Gem. 3 ft. Luminous peach-apricot 
lightly flushed pmk. Petals attract attention 
because of their adroit crimping. Immense 
flower and fine stem. 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
Ming Yellow. 3 ft. One of the largest, state- 
liest yellows, well substanced and branched. 
Large blooms carried with an easy grace. 
Clear, rich, smooth yellow evenly toned. 
With plant habits derived from Depute 
Nomblot, one of its parents, Ming Yellow 
brings the character of this fine Iris into the 
yellows; a worthy addition. $1.25 each; 
3 for $3.25; 6 for $6.00. 
Miss California. 314 ft. An enormous flower 
of lilac-pink, a pleasing tone, with a Iemon- 
yellow beard. A prolific variety and a most 
satisfactory garden subject. Strong foliage 
and tall, branched stems; blooms over a Jong 
period. 65c each; 3 for $1.65; 6 for $3.00. 
Missouri. 3 ft. One of the classics. The giant 
blooms of faultless form and heavy enameled 
texture are a clear rich shade of medium blue. 
In every way a splendid Iris. $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00. 
Moonlight Madonna. 3 ft. Best described as 
an improved Elsa Sass. A cool lemon-yellow 
self of fresh, clean colormg. Large, full- 
formed, rounded flowers, coldly chaste. An 
exquisite variety which combines lovely color 
with a crisp-textured flower. $6.50 each. 
Morocco Rose. 3 ft. Delectable rose-pink. 
The warm coloring gives a soft yellow glow 
at the heart; a pleasing yellow beard. Popular 
and in heavy demand. Takes two years to 
become established. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00; 
6 for $7.00. 
Mulberry Rose. 314 ft. An imposing Iris that 
is really different—a self of radiant mulberry- 
rose, un unusual shade in the deep pink class. 
Its intrinsic value is tts novel color that stands 
out from afar in the garden. Large-sized 
blooms, self colored. ‘Tall, well-branched 
stems displaying the beauty of the flower to 
fine advantage. Considered by authorities as 
one of the most unusual new colors developed 
in Iris in a number of years. $5.00 each. 
Naranja. 3 ft. A striking, large flower with a 
distinctly orange hue. An ochraceous yellow 
with the pronounced orange tone mainly 
concentrated in the falls and with decidedly 
orange-looking buds. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Noweta. 214 ft. This sprightly, frilly flower is 
a warm and melting shade of creamy pink. 
wonderful garden plant. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Nylon. 21% ft. A subdued blend of rose-beige 
with tan, buff and lavender hints in_ the 
background. Full-fashioned flowers, nicely 
carried. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Ola Kala. 3 ft. This is one of the best of the 
deep yellows—so intense that it is almost on 
the orange side. Rich im color, brilliant in 
effect. A flaring, lightly ruffled flower on a 
tall stem, withstanding weather to a very 
great degree. This is an Iris that people talk 
about, and this is high praise indeed, for we 
have an abundance of good yellow varieties 
and when one stands out it must be good. 
$7.50 each. 
Old Parchment. 3 ft. A large ivory bloom 
with a creamy tan suffusion. Large flower of 
splendid substance, incredibly gossamer yet 
remarkably strong. A fine blend of great 
charm. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
Oregon Trail. 3 ft. Tawny salmon-yellow 
with shadings of golden molasses. A _ soft 
brown shading along the shoulders and beard 
cf the flower gives an unusual effect. $5.00 
each. 
Orloff. 21% ft. Another different Plicata, 
cinnamon-brown in effect. The deep cream 
ground is heavily dotted and etched as if 
sprinkled with cinnamon. Flowers are me- 
dium sized. A heavy bloomer and rapid in- 
creaser. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 
12 for $4.25. 
Ormohr. 3 ft. Larger than William Mohr, 
carried on tall, branching stems. Uniform 
gray-lavender with infiltrated veins and dots 
of violet similar to its famous parent though 
not as much of a contrast. One of the largest 
Iris. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00. 
Prairie Sunset. 3 ft. A gorgeous variety and 
one that really needs to be seen to be ap- 
preciated. Half the colors of the rainbow 
mingle in the loveliest combination imaginable. 
In its tints we have pink, rose, apricot, and 
peach with a radiant sprinkling of gleaming 
gold. A fine flower on a moderate stem. 
$2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
Prince of Orange. 314 ft. Huge blooms of 
rich golden orange. $1.00 each. 
Purple Giant. 3 ft. This is a striking, true 
purple Iris, as fine as any of similar coloring. 
Good size, vigorous and most free flowering. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
Radiant. 214 ft. One of the most brilliant Iris 
in the garden. Standards are golden bronze; 
falls glowing copper-red. Vivid and intense 
and outstanding for foreground planting. 
75c each. 
Rameses. 3 ft. Stalwart golden buff and Jilac- 
pink. A fine grower and prolific bloomer. A 
Dykes Medal Winner. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Ranger. 3 ft. A self, deep but brilliant, near 
crimson-red. Long, large blooms, firm tex- 
tured in both the standards and falls. Pro- 
duces an abundance of flowers. Late blooming, 
It is a worthy addition to the red group. 
$6.00 each. 
Red Gleam. 214 ft. Rich red, velvety and 
brilliant, with a chestnut cast. Good-sized 
flowers and moderately branched stems. This 
is a close approach to true red and one of the 
finer Iris of its color. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Rosy Wings. A delightful fantasy of colors— 
rosy red vying with crimson-brown, with a 
pleasing iridescence. Extremely floriferous. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25. 
Rubeo. 314 ft. A good red-toned Iris of large 
he 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for 
ape 
Sable. 3 ft. A wonderful shade of deepest 
black-violet with a claret tone. Arresting in its 
depth of color, even to the beard. A lustrous 
sheen completes the splendid harmony of this 
fine Iris. $2.00 each. 
San Francisco. 4 ft. White edged blue. Dis- 
tinct. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25, 
Shining Waters. 3 ft. Quiet as a mountain 
lake reflecting an unclouded blue sky. One of 
the loveliest of Iris, with an exquisite sheen. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; 6 for $3.00. 
Siegfried. 314 ft. Huge flower, slightly fluted: 
late blooming. Pale sulphur-yellow with 
stipples and dottings of brown on both the 
standards and falls. Very different and much 
in demand. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 
12 for $4.25. 
Sir Launcelot. 214 ft. Brilliant copper and 
red. A prolific bloomer. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Sir Michael. 31 ft. Large, well-formed flow- 
ers. Standards are clear light blue and falls 
a bright shade of violet-blue. 50c each; 3 for 
$1.25; 6 for $2.25. 

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