Dykes Medal Winners 
1940 ta 1945 
Sta Great Inis---Special for $10 
Year Winning 
1940 Wabash 1943 
1941 The Red Douglas 1944 Spun Gold 
1942 Great Lakes 1945 Elmohr 
Six of the world’s greatest Iris. A few years ago they would 
have cost you $50.00 or more. Today you can have them, one 
of each, carefully labeled for $10.00. 





Year Winning 
Prairie Sunset 
MING YELLOW-1951-An almost perfect yellow. A huge bloom 
slightly waved, clear, rich, smooth, without venation. Lighter in 
tcne than Golden Majesty and much earlier. The petals are wide, 
with a very bright yellow beard. A sensation when first introduced. 
Each $1.00. 
MISS CALIFORNIA-—1953-A gigantic lilac-pink of ideal growing 
habits. Though not the “‘pinkest’’ Iris, the tone is delightful and 
it succeeds everywhere. It produces great fans of purple-tinged 
feliage and wealth of 4-foot stalks with huge pink-toned blooms 
that last remarkably. This cost $10.00 just a few years ago. Now, 
each 60c. 
MODISTE-1958-Pale mauve on the pinkish side of lavender. A 
lovely thing in combination with pale yellows. The bloom is huge, 
full rounded shape of ideal growth. Stalks branch well and the 
blooms are beautifully spaced. Each $1.00. 
Nate. 
The suggested number of Iris plants indicated in these unit 
plans has been kept low that there will be ample room for inter- 
planting other things to secure a continuous display of color 
throughout the season. Many of the ‘Little Cousins’’ offered 
on pages 34 and 35 can be added. And, of course, there are 
scores of other perennials and also annuals that can provide 
a succession of bloom. These unit plans could also be spread 
out to seven or eight feet wide using the same general arrange- 
ment and this would give you added space for planting to secure 
a long succession of bloom. Personally, | never like to build a 
border less than seven feet wide due to the difficulty of obtain- 
ing a good succession of bloom. The small circles with an N and 
the figure 5 in them suggest that five bulbs of Narcissus be 
located therein. 
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MOHRSON-1959-A spectacular flower, perfectly huge in size, with 
ruffled, crinkled blossoms of a deep violet color with darker veins 
and a rich bronzy-gold beard. Each 75c. 
MT. WASHINGTON-1965-A giant white of imposing form. Very 
tall, wide at the hafts and broadly flaring, it ranks with the best of 
the whites. Heavy gold beard. Each $1.00. 
MULBERRY ROSE-1966-Most aptly named, this comparatively new 
Iris is ‘different’ in color. Deep pinkish-mulberry, shaded brown, 
probably describes it best and the heavy bronze beard adds to its 
beauty. The very tall stems carry the self colored blooms well and 
the branching is excellent. A truly fine Iris. Each $4.00. 
NIGHTFALL-1970-The velvety rich dark pansy-purple falls with 
almost no veining on the haft combined with standard several shades 
lighter, make Nightfall a striking color combination. The petals 
are almost plush-like in substance with a glistening sheen and beau- 
tifully held on well branched stems. A real beauty. Each $2.50. 
NYLON-1972-A coppery-tan self with a heavy gold beard. One 
of the largest Irises with heavy, well branched stalks. A showy 
garden subject. Each $1.00. 
GLD PARCHMENT-~—1974-Here’s a most unusual color break in Iris. 
Both falls and standards are a light creamy tan with a golden buff 
overlay. A distinctly beautiful Iris introduced a few years ago 
at $15.00 each. A perfectly huge bloom, heavy in substance and 
very long lasting. A Kleinsorge production. Each $1.50. 
ORANGE FLAME-1975-A large, tall orange colored Iris. It stands 
out like a flame in the garden. Standards are golden orange, ex- 
ceptionally brilliant; falls a fiery copper-red, semi-flaring, with 
glowing beard and finely netted haft. Each $2.00. 
ORMOHR-1979-Possibly the largest Iris in existence, not overly 
tall but produces several great blooms on well branched stalks. Color 
pale lilac with a silvery cast, veined violet. Each 75c. 
PINK REFLECTION -1987-Imagine a chamois-skin pink Iris with 
just a suggestion of a buff undertone, a peculiar and enchanting 
shade unlike anything else. Sounds intriguing? A crisp and clean 
cut bloom, flaring in form, with very heavy texture and a lemon 
beard. Height 3 feet. Very late blooming. Each $6.50. 
PRINCE OF ORANGE-1992-(Kleinsorge). Solid golden orange, 
one of the richest things in the garden. Medium size flowers, very 
flaring in form, widely spaced, well branched. Each $1.00. 
Graphic Plows 
Fifteen years ago while devoting my time to writing garden articles for various magazines | con- 
ceived the scheme of garden plans developed in sections 5 x 5 or 5 x 10 feet, each unit complete 
in itself. These units could be combined just like dominos to produce small or large gardens or 
borders to fit any size or shaped location. Each unit was to be planned for a special season such as 
spring or fall or for a complete succession of bloom from frost to frost, depending upon the ma- 























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; suggest combining the plant material offered therein, would be a desirable feature. 
: f So here they are, plans for units 5 x5 or 5 x 10 feet, using mostly materials offered in this catalog. 
Ha It is hoped they will give you ideas and aid in combining our Lilies, Iris, Narcissus, etc. 
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