NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1947 
Latest Iris Creations of the Famous California Hybridizer 
Prof. E. O. Essig 
Awarded the medal for achievement in hybridizing by the American Iris Society in 1944 
A Modern Trio with Flaring Falls 
One in Rustic Brown 
One in Golden Orange -— One in Sky-Blue 
BROWN TURBAN (Essig-Austin 1947) 
An ultra-modern Iris with very stiff and extremely flaring 
falls, done predominantly in rustic brown, with standards of rich 
amber, and falls of warm brown subtly blended with deep gold 
and vinaceous mauve. Stigma delicate, pearly lilac, contrasting 
prettily with the dark buff style crests. Haft of falls heavily 
veined with brown on a yellow ground. Beard bright orange-yel- 
low. A very profuse bloomer, coming on in early midseason. 
Well-branched 32-inch stems. Don’t pass up this one if you 
want ane Iris that is entirely different from anything in your 
garden, or your neighbor’s garden. Pollen abundant. 
PARENTAGE: (Purissima x New Albion) x Seedling of com- 
plicated parentage. Each $10.00 
MARSHALL’S GOLD (Essig-Austin 1947) 
A golden Iris as rich as Marshall’s original discovery of gold in 
California. Standards clear bright yellow. Falls a uniform deep 
golden orange. Thus it resembles the famous orange NARANJA, 
that has so long stood alone in its color class. But this has falls 
that are more flaring and more uniformly orange, and a bright 
orang2 beard that is much more prominent and attractive. The 
flower is only moderately large, but its intense depth of color 
and floriferousness are such that it will stand out in any garden. 
Falls sometimes prettily splashed with red. Stem 34 inches high, 
low-branched. Early midseason. A good supply of rhizomes 
makes it possible for us to introduce this at a price attractive 
the first year to all Iris fanciers. 
PARENTAGE: I (China Lantern x W. R. Dykes) x (Flame Bearer 
x China Lantern) | x City of Lincoln. Each $5.00 
SOUTH SEAS (Essig-Austin 1947) 
Here we have the clear sky-blue reflections of the south seas, 
and it is as if the warmth of southern waters activates this new 
lris with the first breath of spring. For it is the first tall modern 
bearded Iris to bloom in our garden. And tall it is, for it reaches 
up four to five feet, with the bottom branch down about the 
middle of the stalk. The coloring and flaring form remind one 
of Professor Essig’s earlier SHINING WATERS, but this is much 
larger, taller, and a great deal earlier. Haft of falls with strong 
yellow retriculations, and a deep yellow beard, giving a striking 
“blu2 and gold’ effect. A rampant grower of great vigor, with 
immense leaves 30 inches long. One of the best varieties we have 
yet found for setting seed when crossed with other Iris. 
PARENTAGE: Mount Washington x Sierra Blue .. Each $15.00 
1947 Introductions Collection 
One each of all 3 of the above 1947 introductions, 
a $30.00 value for $25.00 

ESSIG’S 1945 AND 1946 INTRODUCTIONS. These will be found in our main listing on the pages indicated: EASTER CANDLE, p. 12; 
EASTER GOLD, p. 10; GOLD RUSH, p. 10; MISSION MADONNA, p. 12; MOTHER LODE, p. 11; SIERRA PRIMROSE, p. 11, 
SOUSUN) p. dake 
LABELS AND LABEL STAKES 
HOW TO GET FREE PERMANENT LABELS. The permanent 
labels offered last year proved to be immensely popular. These 
are the beautiful dark green Simplex labels with clear white let- 
tering, and long-lasting copper wires. We supply these perma- 
nent labels free in the following cases: 
(1) For all individual varieties valued at $2.00 or more. 
(2) For all items (except seeds) on orders of $12.00 and up. 
Any permanent labels you desire, to which you are not regu- 
larly entitled, will be made up for 5c each. You'll find they fur- 
nish a very artistic, unobtrusive, weatherproof mzans of keeping 
track of your new plant acquisitions. 
PURCHASING LABELS. We can also supp'y blank Simplex 
labels that you can make up yourself for your present varieties 
of Iris, roses, perennials, shrubs, berries, fruit trees, etc. These 
are Simplex No. 31, green, 3x /2 inches, with heavy copper wires 
for attaching. Priced, postpaid, including metal-pointed stylus 
for lettering labels: $1.00 per 25; $2.50 per 100. If you try 
25 now, we prophesy you will be so pleased you will soon order 
a hundred or more. 
LABEL STAKES. Last year we had many letters from customers 
who were delighted with the green labels, but who had at hand 
no suitable and equally unobtrusive stakes on which to attach the 
labels. So this year we offer you our solution to this garden prob- 
lem: Slender long-lasting green bamboo stakes 24 inches long; 
just the thing for holding your labels up where you can see 
them, at the same time harmonizing with surroundings. Sent 
to you postpaid for only $2.50 per 100. As these are quite 
awkward to ship, we do not send less than 100. If you cannot 
use 100, divide with your neighbors. Next year we will also 
offer 3-, 4- and 5-foot bamboo stakes, for staking up your Iris 
and other flowers, if enough people express an interest in these 
this year. 

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS THINK 
OF OUR STOCK 
If you are wondering what kind of Iris rhizomes we send out, 
read these extracts from our 1946 mail. 
Altadena, California 
“TI thank you for the generous manner in which you filled 
the order, and compliment you on the quality and condition 
of the plants. I have never seen finer rhizomes. I appre- 
ciate the pains you took to secure Illusion and you aston- 
ished me with the generosity of your extras.” 

Akron, Ohio 
“I purchased around 200 plants this year, and must say 
your plants were head and shoulders above any I received 
from at least a half dozen other nurseries.” 

Kansas City, Missouri 
“I have sent to different places over the entire United 
States and I have never received such fine Iris.” 

Los Angeles, California 
_ ike order I placed with you was delivered Friday— 
the Iris are of such nice size and so healthy looking.” 
WHY NOT SEND US A TRIAL ORDER, AND LET OUR 
STOCK SPEAK FOR ITSELF? ; 


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