Iris... Goddess of the Rainbow 
Iris, the personification of the Rainbow in classic Greek 
mythology, was a minor goddess and messenger of the 
greater divinities. It is said this flower genus bore her 
name anciently because of the brilliant and varied colors 
of its flowers. Iris, the goddess, trod the path of the Rain- 
bow. The Rainbow comes to your garden by way of new 
and modern varieties of this entrancing garden flower. 

LADY MOHR 

SNOW FLURRY 
IJnises Bring You! 
Harmonizing colors for cut flowe? arrangements. So many hues and 
color values to choose from, you can’t go wrong. 
Satisfying color slide subjects. Take your color camera into the 
garden—then bring the garden into the living room next winter. 
New thrills in re-evaluating your plantings annually. 
A moderate investment, plus ordinary cultural care, equals the 
utmost in garden display and personal satisfaction in floriculture. 
Garden Pictures 
The tall bearded irises in their majesty of color combina- 
tions, some strong and contrasting, some delicate and 
hard to define, are the backbone of the garden in combina- 
tion with other late May and early June perennials. The 
irises dominate the scene for their period of bloom with 
forceful character, charm in color, and intimate appeal, 
providing never-to-be-forgotten garden pictures. 

MATTERHORN 



Rearded Irises in Modern Varieties 
Western Inia Gardens ~ Eugene, Oregon 
680 Chestuut Drive 

