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; THE SIBERIANS 
Graceful and Charming, for Pool-side or Garden 
e 1947 demand for our Siberians was so heavy we have had 
draw 8 varieties. The ones listed below are mostly exciting 
eations much in demand. Siberians are of the easiest culture. 
surpassed as accent clumps in your mixed border, and particu- 
y effective near pools and lawns. The first price given under each 
ty is for the customary single division. We can also supply 
ps, equal to 3 divisions, for the price of 2. People realize that 
ps are easier to establish, and give abundant bloom sooner, so 
- of the orders we fill are for clumps. 
rey REDS 
THE RED (Whitney 1944) 42’. The reddest and best of Si- 
‘berians, and the only one to receive an AWARD OF MERIT as late 
as ‘46. Immense flowers in giowing wine red with broad flaring 
falls. Very floriferous. $7.50; Clump $15.00 
HELEN ASTOR (Whitney-Kellogg 1938) 30’’. The one and only 
bright rosy red Siberian, and one you could hardly pass by if you 
o see it in our garden. AWARD OF MERIT ‘42. Large and 
isite, a real color break. The seed parent of ERIC THE RED. 
is $3.00; Clump $6.00 
3D EMPEROR (Sturtevant 1924) 24’. Quite unique; wine red, 
veined in blue. Exciting. $1.75; Clump $3.50 
- RED HYBRID. A splendid red Siberian much admired by our 
itors. A vigorous grower, with abundant blooms. Good red Si- 
ns are usually high priced, but since this is unnamed, we are 
ng it go for— $1.00; Clump $2.00; 3 Clumps $5.00 
a WHITES 
TUNKHANNOCK (Scheffy 1945). This is the newest Si- 
n in our collection, and the fargest and finest white of all. Tall, 
flaring falls. $5.00; Clump $10.00 
NOWY EGRET (Cleveland 1938) 38’. So named because of the 
“purity of this white, which is large and impressive. 
ei ee $4.00; Clump $8.00 
WHITE DOVE (Cleveland 1927) 50’’. Tallest, most vigorous white, 
with golden throat. Flaring falls. $1.00; Clump $2.00 
a. BLUES AND VIOLETS 
* NIGRESCENS (Van Houtte). An extremely rare, very choice 
rm with flowers almost jet-black. Infinitely valuable to hybrid- 
_ izers, as it gives dark velvets. Not available elsewhere. Again we 
can release only a few. $7.00; Clump $14.00 
MOUNTAIN LAKE (Gersdorff 1938) 36’*. A new beauty in bright 
sky blue, slightly ruffled. Very effective. ‘44 AWARD OF MERIT. 
Very scarce. $5.00; Clump $10.00 
TYCOON (Cleveland 1938) 32’. So outstanding, this appeared 
in color in the Nov. ‘44 Iris Bulletin and on the cover of the Sept. 
‘44 FLOWER GROWER. The largest Siberian, richly colored in true 
violet. Now priced so you need wait no longer. 
xt $3.50; Clump $7.00 
~* ORIENTALIS. A fine, fairly low, deep violet blue, with attrac- 
tive white eye, and a light gold haft. We have lots of this so see 
the price we put on it. Clump $1.25; 3 Clumps for $3.00 
* MIXED HYBRIDS. A wonderful buy for those not particular 
about securing named varieties. We offer 3-year-old Siberian seed- 
lings, ready to bloom, in mixed colors, probably mostly blue and 
violet. Supply limited; when exhausted will send equal value in 
-ORIENTALIS. 3 for $1.55 
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JAPANESE IRIS (Kaempferi) 
If you’re searching for the most spectacular of all Iris, there is 
“no need to look further. These are noted for their dazzling displays 
of bold color, their great height, their immense flat blooms, some- 
times as large as a dinner plate. They flower in June and July, after 
the Tall Bearded Iris have passed. Require acid soil and do best with 
_ abundant moisture. 
_* * KARAHASHI. Huge, gorgeous flowers in glowing purplish 
red, very ruffled and double. You'll marvel at this. $2.25 
_* KONGO SAN. A beauty in dark blue violet. Six petals, prettily 
ruffled and heavily tufted. Very late, extending the Iris season well 
into the summer. $1.50 
_* LIGHT-IN-THE-OPAL. A rare form, as delightful as its name. 
Delicate orchid pink with an amazing blue halo. $2.50 
APANESE SPECIAL. All 3, a $6.25 value, for— $5.00 
joe THE WOOD SPRITES 
The Delightful California Native Iris 
We list only one species this year (top of next column) but are 
Opagating 6 other choice ones for you. 
re Species and Varieties of BEARDLESS IRIS for Your Garden 
ypes of beardless Iris on this page are shipped only in the fall, but all should be ordered NOW, as many kinds will be SOLD 
* * SIERRA IRIS (Iris hartwegii). Quaint and lovable are these 
inhabitants of the open coniferous forests of the snow-covered 
Sierra Nevadas. Flowers cream yellow, prettily veined in lavender. 
Much admired by tourists visiting the Mariposa Grove of Giant 
Sequoias in Yosemite National Park. Very drought-resistant, as they 
grow naturally in areas that are dry all summer. We offer well- 
rooted, 2-year-old seedlings, easy to transplant. Fine for natur- 
alizing. 3 for $1.55; 12 for $5.00; 100 for $35.00 
THE IRIS OF WINTER 
ALGERIAN IRIS (Stylosa or Unguicularis) 
Unique among Iris, for they flower periodically throughout 
late fall and winter, Oct. to March. Different ones excel at different 
times, so get a number of color forms. Not hurt by snow, but in 
coldest regions best grown in frames or pots. Stylosas are one of 
our specialties. We doubt if you will find so many fine forms in 
any other catalog in the world. 
COMMON STYLOSA. Common lavender-blue form so widely 
grown. Recommended where price must be considered, as in mass 
plantings. We give you quantity prices to make this feasible. At- 
tractive by itself, but suffers by comparison with two new, improved 
forms listed next. 3 for $1.55; 12 for $5.00; 25 for $9.00 
* * LARGE FLOWERED STYLOSA. Flowers often 4 to 5 inches 
across, nearly twice the size of common form. Bright lavender blue, 
with deep yellow signal. Very fragrant. An exclusive offering, so 
much in demand we withdrew it for increase last year, and may 
have to do so again. You'll be delighted with this improved variety. 
While they last— $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
* * GAY STYLOSA. Decidedly superior to the common form be- 
cause (1) Foliage much lower, allowing flowers to stand out above 
it; (2) Blooms ever so much more profusely; (3) Isa richer, deeper 
lavender-blue, almost violet. Ideal for rock gardens and low edg- 
ings. $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
* WHITE STYLOSA (Alba). Pure white with a deep yellow signal 
patch. Rare, stock very limited. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
* * BRIDAL PINK STYLOSA. A real rarity—in fact, so scarce we 
hesitate to catalog it this year, but do so in response to many re- 
quests. A soft pink, so clear and lovely it could fittingly be used in 
a bridal bouquet. The most charming stylosa we grow. Foliage low; 
flowers well above the leaves. One to a customer. $5.00 
* MARBLED PURPLE AND LAVENDER STYLOSA. Clear lavender, 
heavily marbled with radiating lines of rich, dark purple. Darkest, 
most unusual of the stylosas in our collection. $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
STYLOSA SPECIAL. 4 kinds, all of the above except the com- 
mon and the pink forms, an $8.50 value for— $7.50 
THE BUTTERFLY IRIS 
The Spurias, Lofty and Lovely 
Butterfly Iris, blooming in early summer after most other kinds 
have passed on, are superb for tall accent clumps at rear of perennial 
borders. Also, they make such inspiring cut flowers that florists use 
them extensively. Why nct grow your own? 
BLUE 
* A. J. BALFOUR. A very rare color among Spurias—an intense 
cambridge blue. Well formed flowers on tall stems. One your neigh- 
bor does not have. $1.25; 3 for $3.25 
LORD WOLSELEY. An unusual Spuria color—deep violet blue. Sold 
like wildfire in ‘47. Hope we have enough. $1.75; 3 for $4.00 
* GRAMINEA. The only dwarf Spuria that we list. Also the only 
one well adapted to either rock gardens or shady areas. Pretty violet- 
blue flowers with the enticing odor of ripe apricots. Especially use- 
ful in flower arrangements. $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
YELLOW 
* * SUNNY DAY. We give this our double stars as we consider 
it the most perfect Spuria, and certainly the finest yellow, gleaming 
and tall. Very graceful. HONORABLE MENTION ’36. 
$1.75; 3 for $4.00 
AUREA. A brilliant, very fine yellow, petals slightly crinkled. Tall 
and very effective in the garden. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MONNIERI. A wild species that is the best deep yellow for mass 
plantings. Note quantity prices. 3 for $1.55; 12 for $5.00 
WHITE 
OCHROLEUCA. Most popular white Spuria; yellow blotch in center. 
Fine for massing. 3 for $1.55; 12 for $5.00 
SPURIA SPECIAL. All 7 kinds, an $8.35 value, for— $7.00 




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