SPUN GOLD (Glutzbeck 1940). An iris that 
has been rated very high, especially in 
Mid-west. Rich, deep velvety golden yel- 
low self of large size. Standards are well 
domed, falls are broad and heavy. Sturdy, 
well-branched stems. One of the high 
ranking yellows. Mid-season. 38”... .$4.00 
STARDOM (Hall 1941). Clear golden brown 
self of good form and good substance. 
Blooms of medium size held on well bal- 
anced 24” flower stalks. Somewhat deeper 
in color than Prairie Sunset. Mid-season. 
$1.50 
SULTAN’S ROBE (Salbach 1945). (Seedling 
x Miss California) x (Gold Top x King 
Midas) x Miss California. A new iris in 
the richest shades of copper, gold, old 
rose and red. When the blooms first open 
the standards are almost a vandyke red, 
as the flower matures they are more a 
deep old rose, The heavy broad flaring 
falls are of the same general color except 
that there is a pronounced overlay of 
gold, especially on the upper half. Slight 
reticulation of cream at the haft, and a 
bright dash of violet blue in the center 
of the falls, which helps to emphasize 
the rich colors of the flower. When this 
iris first came into bloom one of our local 
growers exclaimed, “Did you see that big 
red down in the seedling bed? It’s a 
honey!” In the distance the effect is that 
of red. The blooms are big and the colors 
as rich as those of an oriental rug. 36”. 
IMI =SCASOM Meese ccincfoe i ote areas oe $10.00 
SUNSET SERENADE (J. Sass 1943). Blooms 
of immense size in brilliant shades of 
golden tan and apricot. A seedling of 
Prairie Sunset, which it resembles, but 
the flowers are much larger and the color 
brighter and richer. Blooms of good form 
and substance. Excellent growing habits. 
Hardy everywhere. 30”. Late........ $7.50 
SUTTER’S GOLD (Salbach 1941). One of 
the very few good two-toned yellows. 
Large, well-formed blooms of fine tex- 
ture. Standards clear apricot yellow and 
falls deeper yellow with a brown overlay. 
Perfect stems. Free bloomer. Mid-season. 
BS ey tiea.5 ers aisisisre osieie oars 15c; 3 for $2.00 
THE ADMIRAL (Hall 1941). Clear bright 
blue of good substance and smooth satiny 
FINISH StLONS RSG MI SUCINS «or rerererelsrolers $2.00 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass). Large well 
formed blooms on tall well branched 
stems. Color bright red purple with strong 
orange beard. Grows especially well in the 
Mid-west. 40”. Mid-season. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
THREE CHEERS (Cook 1945). Brilliant 
blue bi-color on tall stems. Most iris in 
these shades are low growing. The blooms 
are of good size. Standards are white with 
shadings of blue, falls semi-flaring dark 
violet to mulberry purple with narrow 
border the color of standards. Excellent 
substance. Rather high branched. 40”. 
MiIG=SEASON ie ae orice ern clays 2 $12.50 
TIGER-TIGER (Warham). This iris was 
introduced in 1932 and is still one of the 
finest in its color class. The bronzy stand- 
ards and brownish red falls produced a 
color combination that is both rich and 
satisfying. Blooms of good size and form 
on well-branched, medium-tall flower 
stalks. Vigorous and hardy everywhere. 
Late mid-season. 24”...... 50c; 3 for $1.25 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942). Big, 
clear, golden tobacco brown self, except 
that the falls are slightly lighter in color. 
Horizontal falls of very heavy texture. 
Well-branched 30” stems. Vigorous grow- 
ers MId=SCASOM acl sjactsercisresierere 65 oe $7.50 
TOWER OF JEWELS (Salbach 1941). As 
the name implies, a very tall big iris in 
bright tones of golden yellow and mauve. 
Standards golden yellow, and falls a 
blending of mauve and yellow. Large 
blooms of good form and substance held 
on very tall well-branched stems. Espe- 
cially effective when planted in groups. 
Mid-season. 50”........ $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
VATICAN PURPLE (Whiting 1943). Large 
blooms in rich dark blue purple self, of 
fine form and very heavy substance. The 
flowers have a glossy, satiny finish and 
do not spot or fade and withstand any 
weather. Plants are hardy and make vig- 
orous growth. Free bloomer. 36”. Mid- 
S@ASOV Aa rapause te cvshecstelacene cision ss eyioicieustons <itsis $5.00 
WABASH (Williamson). There has long 
been need for a good iris with white 
standards and deep violet blue falls. 
Wabash fills this need perfectly. From 
comments of one of the A. I. S. judges, 
“One of the most beautiful iris ever in- 
troduced, and far ahead of others in the 
amoena class.” Dykes Medal 1940. Mid- 
SCASONW4O Ae Bee aS Sars Meebo see she $1.00 
WHITE GODDESS (Nesmith).A very large 
pure white of fine proportion. Standards 
are large and well domed, falls broad and ° 
semi-flaring. Tall, well-branched stems, 
a good grower and free bloomer. Mid- 
SCASON: “SG Lares ccostelatels iste ce stele svererete ate $1.00 
WHITE OAKDALE (Hoisholt - Salbach 
1943). A new large pure white from the 
gardens of Bernard Hoisholt, a real iris 
lover from Oakdale, California. Standards 
white, falls warm creamy white with dis- 
tinct shading of yellow at the haft. Both 
standards and falls slightly ruffled. 40”. 
Mid=SCASON erctetsrccele a,c fr or ens: cleseysta er ctonyey $2.00 
WHITE WEDGEWOOD (Grant). Large 
porcelain white with blue at base of white 
beard. Blooms of good form and very 
smooth texture. Sturdy well branched 
stems. Very pure and contrasting color 
combination. 30”. Mid-season....... $9.00 
WILLIAM A. SETCHELL (Brehm 1938). 
The largest good iris we have ever seen. 
Actual measurements show the flower to 
be consistently 7” tall with immense falls 
3144” wide and 4” long. Standards steel 
blue, falls deep violet-blue. Tall, well- 
branched stems with an ample quota of 
blooms. The blooms hold up well. Big, 
vigorous plants. Mid-season. 42”. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
WINNISHEIK. An intense deep blue bi- 
color of fine form and smooth texture. 
The standards are somewhat lighter in 
color than the falls. Medium size. 30”. 
IVEIG=SCASOML srerece rains eos erereeuane eae onieteteele 50c 
WINTER CARNIVAL (Schreiner 1941). A 
large pure white that comes from Minne- 
sota. Blooms are beautifully proportioned 
and well formed. Well-branched 38-inch 
stems. Hardy in the coldest climate. Mid- 
SEASON (Sein srkersicte ofenersisie tatere's, ce icus suse a $2.50 
YUMA (Mitchell 1945). A tall plicata where 
the strong yellow ground is heavily 
stippled dark red, purple and brown. The 
standards much lighter than falls and 
markings more suffused. The tall and 
well branched stems carry this color pat- 
tern to greater height than previous in- 
CLOGUCTIONS a ack- mice cut oie ata icieredesctete are $5.00 


CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
FOR BEARDED IRIS 
Iris require less care than any 
other garden flower. They will 
thrive well in almost any kind 
of soil that is well drained. In 
heavy soil, we suggest adding 
a small amount of lime or wood 
ashes. 
Iris are shipped dry, and as 
soon as received they should 
be planted with the top of 
the rhizome or thickened root 
just below the surface of the 
ground. Press the soil firmly 
around the roots. 
Ground should be watered 
every two weeks until plants 
are well established and grow- 
ing—do not overdo the water- 
ing, for fear of rot. Bearded iris 
are very drought-resistant and 
need very little summer water- 
ing. In gardens where drain- 
age is poor it is a good plan to 
plant in raised beds. They are 
also sun lovers and will pro- 
duce no flowers if planted in 
deep shade, but sun half the 
day will satisfy them. Their re- 
sistance to drought fits them 
for covering dry, sunny slopes. 
Keep them free from weeds 
and do not allow other plants 
to cover them. Plant about one 
foot apart and transplant when 
crowded, usually every third 
year. 
These directions are for 
Bearded Iris only. Other spe- 
cies, such as the Japanese, Si- 
berian, Spanish and Oncocy- 
clus Iris, require quite different 
treatment. 


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