
Explanation of Classification System 
On the following pages we have assembled our iris offerings grouped as to color, with complete data about each variety. We feel 
that such a comprehensive presentation of each color section, affording as it does a ars picture of each color group, facilitates 
comparisons as to height, blooming season, habits, price, etc., and as a result simplifies 
wants in whites, light blues, pinks, purples, yellows, etc. 
The following explanation covers the symbols used in these tables. Thus, under the column labelled ‘‘season’’ the letter ‘‘E’’ indi- 
cates early blooming; ‘‘M’’, midseason; ‘‘ML’’, midseason-late; ‘‘L’’, late and ‘‘VL’’, very late. In the ‘‘height’’ column, ‘‘T’’ indicates 
tall varieties 36” or over); ‘‘M’’, medium (30” to 36”); ‘‘L’’, low (under 30”). Of course soils and seasons account for considerable 
variation in height. In the performance column, we have indicated a composite of the vigor and hardiness of a variety, which in turn 
influences floriferousness. Thus, ‘‘AA’’, denotes an extra good performer; ‘‘A’’, good performer; “‘B’’, medium performer; ‘‘C’’, a 
variety subject to tenderness. 
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In the Awards column the various awards given by the American Iris Society and the year the award was given are indicated. 
“‘HM”’ designates Honorable Mention, ‘‘AM’’ Award of Merit and ‘‘DM’’ Dykes Medal. To win the Dykes Medal an iris must already 
have both the “‘HM”’ and “‘AM”’ awards. Iris in BOLD TYPE are varieties in the 100 Best iris list. 
WHITE IRIS 
Pure White Selfs 



Originator Year Season Height Variety Price Performance Awards 
Wompkinswese eee 1944 ML ae IW) IMU RIDA: ay oo tn one oe heel aa ae A 
Sassse] ayers 1938 EM at MATTERHORN................ 1.50 AA HM ’38 AM ’40 
NAMING coco aoe woe M M PRIS CGEEIAAG Ae See os toe 2.00 A HM ’43 
Douclash Geer eee 1942 M ls SHARKSKIN@ ee ec 6.00 A HM ’43 AM ’46 
Graves eo shee, ee 1942 M at SNOW CARNIVAL............. 6.00 A HM ’42 AM ’44 
SaSsse blame mene a acre 1935 ML ‘ap SIN OWA KGEN Gide eee eters Be A HM 736 AM 737 
Bakers -se eee 1942 M ‘ap SINO Wes INGE INGE Seen eee rere 4.00 B 
IN‘esinit hig cr ae 1936 M aly Mer G OD DIES Saat et 1.00 B HM ’36 
INOrtomeed eee ee ok 1943 EM M WHENEIPS, SAMOS. so Sle ne our 1.00 A 
Pure White With Gold and Yellow Throats 
SASS seca ase en cee: 1943 M aL; AUBASSUPERBAe. poets ol 5.00 A HM 743 
IK einsOne crm e eer 1940 EM Ts PA RIGS T Gotepereate ce fs Sa cin Moe ea he 1.00 B HM ’41 AM ’42 
Dy este Ki ree teen. 1931 EM M GUID R GING eee eee BD AA DM ’31 
INT Chol Seen enrr O30 M M IVER Vin NCE OL Sener ete 1.00 B HM ’40 AM ’43 
SASS Nl saree crass eee 1942 M At INCUSSS BES ELO Paneer eran ier 3.00 A 
Sassi hee! hao eee 1942 M ap SNOWSVELV Eee s ee eee 4.00 A HM ’42 
Sint bere oe eee: 1939 EM ae SRE WARE OLIA RIS ete me rereioine 3.00 B HM ’39 
Schremnec et ree 1942 IL, ae WATSARAUE, IBN /AUM INE ono oh 6 adios: 2.00 A 
SCHEELE oe 1941 M Tr WINTER CARNIVAL.......... 2.50 AA HM ’42 
White With Soft Blue Influence 
Gravesse ne eee ae 1942 ML ar ANNO Ds ASHOMO!S 4/3 hi ie ue 6 oyertie $4.00 B HM ’42 
REGSak eee en oe ee 1939 EM ali SIN O] We Es ULRURSY a. eee cr eanen re teen 2.00 e HM ’39 AM ’41 
Miu rell ee eam 1939 EM ly WHET TSI Gilet Vas terre eer eem reas 3.00 A AM ’45 
CE DE Mekee nn NIA, ac hmnc S 1943 M al WHITE WEDGEWOOD........ 9.00 A HM 743 AM ’45 
Trial Varieties 
Keathtentnies lay sepa erai $10.00 Wa diva OScaiwic ental te nin enrens. ploy) 
Snow Carnival, a standout in both beauty and performance and imposing Alba Superba, the largest white, are leaders. Smooth tex- 
tured, trim finished Sharkskin, gardenia-like finished Snow Velvet along with the queenly pure Matterhorn are a trio of exceptional iris of 
great merit. For quality and poise, full formed, flaring Winter Carnival is the outstanding flaring white of exceptional vigor. Présc#lla 
is close to our true white white. Ave Maria is a massively large flower. Snow Flurry’s charm is the ruffly, fluted bloom. White Wedge- 
wood and White City are the finest of the blue tinted whites; the former with a tinting of blue in the beard. Fine older varieties, splendid 
in every way are free flowering Gudrun, cool Snowking and airy White Goddess. The two trial iris Katherine Fay a starch white and free 
flowering and thrifty growing Lady Boscawen bear great promise. The latter combines size, grace and beauty very artfully. 
PLICATAS 
White Plicatas With Blue and Lavender-Blue Markings 

Originator Year Season Height Variety Price Performance Awards 
AVE Ura wiSkal cas ceeiaeis oie aes 1945 M 4b FAIA TINGS I Willis EL eee eae al $8.00 A 
IWATSEN Gee ee ae. 1943 M an PA LSI ROA Appr teeires claire agen erect a 1.50 A 
Cay CUxX ewer ie apart sie 1936 ML at PACIEL AAC terran ences, cel eens s.aiecet 3.00 A AM '41 
DaSspalcves on deattaraa sah 1942 M a BLUE SHIMMER.............. 7.50 AA HM ’42 AM ’44 
Caveuxna cre apse tee 1937 M ap HE OFRSINGIETING ie spree ote ee case ae 2.00 A AM ’40 
Schremensae eee ae 1942 EM ar GYPSY BA RON ee ee 4.00 AA 
Hay eieeidie sere oe teenies -. 1941 M ‘at AT YeUNEA OM Tether ae ce 3.00 B HM ’42 
Mohr-Mitchell.........1927 M li LOS ANGELES..............:.. OO B HM 743 
Sass eH en eevee eo oa 1942 EM M MINNIE COLQUITT........... 5.00 A HM 743 AM 745 
INV ECS ee teria Se ieer ores 1932 ML T ELE OD ONG) Ae eran 50 A 
TRNOLUD sear eta 1935 E M WEASIAGT CEL aera tnt cecta ccogeirtees eines 40 AA HM ’36 
PLICATAS Continued on next page 
