UKIAH (Hssig) 
This fine dark iris in deep tones of brown has falls of the 
richest velvety texture and standards somewhat paler that re- 
semble washed silk. The beard and center are of old gold. 
Midseason to late bloomer; vigorous and hardy. 
60c; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $5.00 
UWODA 
A crested iris resembling Japonica but having shiny deep 
green foliage and somewhat smaller flowers, very pale blue 
in color with orange dots on and along the sides of the crest. 
Violet-blue dots border the orange dots. Flower stalks only 12 
inches. 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50 
VALIANT (Sturtevant) 
A rather unique blend with standards of iridescent old gold, 
falls of wistaria violet, and a bright orange beard. A popular 
iris that is effective in the garden. Midseason. 3 feet. 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50 
VELVO (See Dwarfs, page 11.) 
VENTURA (See Introductions, page 3.) 
VINICOLOR 
An exquisite wine colored beardless iris from the Mississippi 
delta. Like the other iris of its type it likes moister conditions 
than the bearded varieties. The flowers are about four inches 
in diameter and are carried on 3- to 4-foot stems, above the nar- 
row leaves. $1.00; 3 for $2.50; 12 for $8.50 
VIOLACEA 
This is one of the most richly colored of all Louisiana irises. 
It is a glowing blue-purple spreading about five inches. 2 feet. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50; 12 for $8.50 
WABASH (Williamson) 
A flower of sharp and pleasing contrasts. The standards are 
white, the falls a velvety violet with white edges. The Dykes 
Medal Winner in 1940. 3 feet. $1.00 
WADI ZEM ZEM (Milliken) (See Spurias, page 20.) 
WARBLER (See Table Iris, page 10.) 

1. AUTUMN LEAF, 
tall warm brown 
IRIS RETICULATA 3. CORITICA, 
flaring yellow plicata. 
WATTII 
A white flowered crested iris which flourishes in mild cli- 
mates when kept moist in partial shade. The plant, which is a 
native of the Himalayas, is unusual, having a fan of foot-long 
leaves borne on a bamboo like stalk from 2% to 4 feet high, 
A whole spray of dainty frilled white flowers about 1% to 2 
inches in diameter is sent up from the top of the stalk in April. 
75c; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.50 
WESTLANDER (Kssig) 
A striking blue-purple bicolor that is one of the unusual color 
combinations among iris. The falls are stiff and flaring, vel- 
vety violet paling at the margins; the standards are clear pale 
lavender violet; and the beard is bright yellow. Good size. 3 
feet. 75c; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.50 
WHITE SPIRE (Milliken) : 
A stately white iris that can be used to advantage in any 
garden. The flowers are large, semi-flaring, well proportioned, 
and firm in structure. The plant is very vigorous with splendid 
broad leaves. 4 feet. $1.00; 3 for $2.50; 12 for $8.50 
WILLIAM MOHR (Mobhr-Mitchell) 
A variety with narrow unattractive foliage, not a strong 
grower, but with huge flowers that have conspicuous violet 
veins on a lilac background. 1 to 1% feet. 
35c; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.25 
YOUNG APRIL (C. G. White) 
Young April should be classed as a table iris, for its dainty 
charm must be observed at close range. As a cut flower it is 
indeed a gem. The standards are a bright violet rather dis- 
tinctly veined and the falls are a deeper violet, veined with 
blackish purple and flushed with brown. The foliage is more 
slender and grasslike than the regular bearded irises. An early 
bloomer. 1 foot. 50c; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50 
YUSSUF (C. G. White) 
A large bold flower (6 inches x 4 inches) carrying the very 
evident touch of the Far Hast. It is a self of rose purple which 
shades to the darker Indian purple, all of which is splashed 
with straw yellow. It will be found very useful in a flower 
arrangement of oriental atmosphere. Stem unbranched. An 
oncobred. 30 inches. , $2.50 
1947 
SHOW-ROOM 
COLLECTION 
TEN OUTSTANDING VARIETIES $41.50 (CATALOGUE VALUE $55.00) 
(To California points add $1.04 sales tax) 
6. EPISODE, 
striking apricot and yellow. 
2. BERKELEY GOLD, 7. LAELIA PINK, 
tall deep yellow. 
new rosy-pink bicolor. 
8 PAINTED DESERT, 
See color cut, back cover. 
A RARE BULBOUS IRIS 4. DEEP MAHOGANY, 9. ROSE GOLD, 
IRIS RETICULATA 
Choice of connoisseurs. Rich violet-blue in 
very large rich mahogany. 
exceptionally showy color. 
color with a golden spot. Besides this, it is 5. DIXIE SUNSHINE, 10. TOURNAMENT QUEEN, 
deliciously fragrant. It is hardy and blooms in 
February. Excellent in pots as well as in the 
garden. 
25 for $5.00; 12 for $2.75; 6 for $1.50 
smoothly shaded yellow. 
large, flaring fuchsia color. 



