WHITES, WITH LAVENDER INFLUENCE 
Early 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees 1939) E to M—42’’. Photo at right. 
To us SNOW FLURRY spells ‘’fascination’’, for no other white 
Iris has so much individualistic appeal. No wonder, it is heavily 
ruffled in a most attractive way, flushed with the faintest blush 
of lavender. Widely acclaimed, one of the few varieties that 
has held a place in the SYMPOSIUM for the last 6 years. Intro- 
duced at $25.00, the price is now so low everyone can have it. 
Orange blossom fragrance. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
Midseason 
PEACEMAKER (Mitchell 1934) M—42’’. Prof. Mitchell tells 
us that he chose this name because the porcelain-white and lav- 
ender coloring acts as a foil when the variety is planted between 
Iris of conflicting hues. Lavender largely confined to a promi- 
nent signal\ patch at the end of the beard. Unusual and sure 
to be different from any variety you now have. Invitingly fra- 
grant. 35c; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.25 
IRIS IN SKY-BLUE TONES 
Early 
*SOUTH SEAS (Essig-Austin 1947) VE—54’’. See page 6. 
$15.00 
GLORIOLE (Gage 1933) E—42’’. We rank this the queen of 
the older pale pastel b!ues—like an immense blue-white ice 
crystal, sparkling in the sun. Probably unsurpassed among blu2 
Iris for the thickness of its petals. 7 times in the SYMPOSIUM. 
Fragrant. 48 chromosomes. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
* BLUE DIAMOND (Nicholls 1938) EM—38”’. A silvery, spar- 
kling cerulean blue possessing beauty matched by few Iris. Needs 
winter mulch in very cold regions; well worth a little extra care. 
Honey locust fragrance. 48 chromosomes. $1.25; 3 for $3.25 
Midseason 
GREAT LAKES (Cousins 1938) M—48"’. At last we come to 
the Iris whose present-day popularity surpasses all others. For 
the past 4 successive years, this has attained the highest rank 
in the SYMPOSIUM, and in addition it was the DYKES MED- 
ALIST in ‘42. Need more be said? Just that it is a fragrant, 
hardy Canadian origination of purest blue, with great flaring 
falls. 48 chromosomes. $1.50 
EL CAPITAN (Mohr-Mitchell 1926) M—40". Magnificence 
reflected from the land mark of this name in Yosemite Park. 
So outstanding it reftises to be displaced; people who see it to- 
day still order it as they have for years. One of the largest of 
Iris, done in fetching lilac-blue. Pleasantly scented. 48 chromo- 
somes. 35c; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.25 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1933) M—36". Best-seller of all 
light blues. One of the very finest of Prof. Essig’s creations, 
the sky’s reflection in shining waters. A SYMPOSIUM Iris every 
year to date. It must be the public’s approval of the smooth 
color, stunning spreading form that gives this Iris such spon- 
taneous popularity. Give it winter protection in very cold cli- 
mates. Sweet fragrance. 48 chromosomes. 40c; 3 for $1.00 
Late 
*XAZURE SKIES (Patterson 1943) ML—34"’. We consider this 
the loveliest blue Iris in our entire list. Apparently the Judges 
approve, too, for this received the AWARD OF MERIT in ‘45, 
and is well up in the ‘46 SYMPOSIUM. Its charm is derived 
from a combination of color, a telling pale lavender blue, and 
beautifully ruffled form. Pleasingly fragrant. $5.00 
NARADA (Brehm 1939) L—40’’. One of the best opportu- 
nities we offer to secure a splendid new creation, released as late 
as 1939, for a very modest price. An immense celestial blue 
with an irresistible fascination, due in part to the silky ruffling 
and crumpling of its petals. Freauently will give you a second 
bloom in the late fall. 60c; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $5.50 
MEDIUM AND DEEP BLUES 
Early 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932) EM—50”. A superb, very tall, deep 
blue. Winner of the DYKES MEDAL in ‘35 and a SYMPOSIUM 
Iris for 6 years. You can’t go wrong in ordering this hardy ex- 
tremely vigorous variety with strong erect flower stalks. Fragrant. 
49 chomosomes. 35¢; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.25; 50 for $12.50 
LUCERNE (Salbach 1940) EM—-36’’. Salbach’s best blue. Me- 
dium blue, between the tones of its parents SHINING WATERS 
and BRUNHILDE. We recommend this highly. Most fragrant 
blue Iris we have yet discovered. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 

Snow Flurry 
Description at Upper Left 
Midseason 
SAN DIEGO (Mohr-Mitchell 1929) M—46"'. The only very 
dark violet-blue that we list, but the best of its type. Simply 
huge, of perfect gothic form, and of a rich, attention-compelling 
color. May need some winter protection in the coldest sections. 
40c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.75 
SANTA CLARA (Mohr-Mitchell 1931) M—44". The ruffled 
satiny blue of medium periwinkle tone that has attracted so 
much attention. Both color and a very special price adapt it to 
mass plantings. 35¢; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 100 for $22.50 
ELEANOR BLUE (Salbach 1933) M—32". Most distinctive of 
the blues, is this campanula-blue Iris that stands out from the 
others because the falls are splashed with deep lavender, and 
the hafts are strikingly decorated with soft reddish brown. 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.75 
Late 
*XMISSOURI (Grinter 1933) ML—37’’. Though we have only 
one late variety in this color class, it is fine enough to take 
all the honors. Won the DYKES MEDAL in ‘37, and has been 
in the SYMPOSIUM every year. Giant flowers in deep blue, of 
faultless form, and with an enamel-like texture. Lily of the 
Valley fragrance. 49 chromosomes. 50c 
THE BLUE BICOLORS 
Early 
BUECHLEY GIANT (Buechley 1932) E—40’’. Ranks first 
among the older blue Iris that are now plentiful enough to en- 
able mass plantings. A gigantic and lustrous lavender-blue bi- 
color, 35c; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.25; 100 for $25.00 
Midseason 
J. J. DEAN (Dean 1922) M—32". A striking bicolor, with 
standards of lilac-blue and falls of velvety, deep violet-blue. 
Large. A free bloomer. Lilac fragrance. 35c; 3 for 90c 

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