SPURIAS 
These beardless iris are hardy and easy to grow. 
The flowers are carried on 3- to 5-foot stems and resem- 
ble the Dutch or Spanish Iris. They are unexcelled as 
a cut flower and are very effective in the garden. The 
plants may be left in one location for several seasons 
‘ without the need for transplanting. They will grow in 
most any location but prefer plenty of water. Their 
blooming season begins near the end of the bearded 
iris. Very popular and in great demand. 
Shipping starts in September. 
AZURE DAWN (Nies 1943) Ea. $2.00 
The well formed flowers of splendid texture are a smooth even 
lavender-blue throughout except for the yellow signal blotch on the 
falls. Tall and graceful. 54 inches. 
BRONZESPUR (Nies 1941) Ea. $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
Lovely harmony in shades of brown and yellow giving the effect 
of Old Gold in the garden. Brilliantly beautiful as a cut flower under 
artificial light. Very tall graceful stems with many flowers. 
DUTCH DEFIANCE (Nies 1943) Ea. $10.00; 3 for $25.00 
A large bold blue spuria of splendid form, finish and substance 
with the added beauty of a lovely yellow signal blotch on the slightly 
ruffled falls. 
FIFTH SYMPHONY (Nies) Ea. $3.50; 3 for $9.00 
A very decorative spuria of deep yellow veined with a golden 
brown throughout creating an almost orange effect. Fine for flower 
arrangements. 
MONNIERI Ea. 50c 
A native species of a soft yellow with a smooth finish. 36 inches. 
PASTORAL (Nies) Ea. $6.00; 3 for $15.00 
Orange yellow falls edged lavender. Standards are yellow mixed 
with lavender and a deeper lavender crest, giving it an orchid-like 
beauty. With its added form, substance and finish, this flower excels 
for corsages and kindred uses. 32 in. 
RUSSET FLAME (Nies 1946) Ea. $4.00; 3 for $10.00 
This charming flower is a rich glowing russet with an under color 
of deep yellow and the falls bordered dark brown. Very floriferous 
with heavy substance and splendid keeping qualities making it valu- 
able to florists. 45 in. 
SAUGATUCK (Nies 1941) Ea. $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
An appealing harmony of color with standards of lavender shading 
to yellow at the base. The falls are yellow veined with bronze and 
bordered with lavender. One of the loveliest. 48 in. 
SUNNY DAY (H. P. Sass) Ea. $1.00 
A tall sparkling yellow of splendid form. 36 in. 
WADI ZEM ZEM (Milliken) Ea. $3.50; 3 for $9.00 
An extremely large deep cream colored flower of excellent form, 
finish and substance. Outstanding. 
THE SIBERIANS 
Tall beardless iris with narrow grass-like foliage. 
Graceful and fairy-like and splendid for cut flowers. 
They may be left undisturbed for years as their beauty 
and effectiveness is in large established clumps. 
Shipped in early fall. 
CAESAR’S BROTHER (Morgan 1932) EGa7oc 
Rich black pansy purple; tall and floriferous. Late. 
ERIC THE RED (Whitney 1944) Ea. $5.00 
Extremely large flowers of intense wine red with broad flaring 
falls. Tall, beautifully branched stems with many flowers. A brilliant 
and distinctive siberians. 42 in. 
GATINEAU (Preston 1932) Ea. 50c 
Large clear medium blue flowers on tall sturdy stems. 
MOUNTAIN LAKE (Gersdorff 1938) Ea. $2.50 
Crisp and cool in appearance is this lovely slightly ruffled clear 
medium blue flower with flaring form. Very effective. 36 in. 
SNOWCREST (Gage 1932) Ea. $1.00 
Large white flowers on tall stalks. Very popular. 
TYCOON (Cleveland 1938) Ea. $4.50 
The largest of all siberians. Rich colored, true violet blue flowers 
of splendid proportions. Outstanding. 
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HEMEROCALLIS (Daylilies) 
Amazing progress has been accomplished by 
breeders in the past few years with these delightful 
waxen, fragrant lily-like flowers held on tall graceful 
stems, with beautiful grass-like foliage. They are now 
obtainable in all shades from palest yellow to deep 
orange, pink, rose, red, brown-maroon and the com- 
bination of these shades. They adapt themselves to 
most any climate and will do well in any type of soil. 
They prefer sun or partial shade and a moderate amount 
of water. They are pest free. By careful selection of 
early and late blooming varieties, bloom may be con- 
tinuous from spring to late fall. 
Shipped from August 15 to December. 
AFTERGLOW (Stout) Ea. $3.00 
A delicate and charming blend of pale buff and pastel peach with 
a rosy tint in the throat. July-Aug. 3 ft. 
ANNIS VICTORIA RUSSELL (Russell) Ea. $2.00 
Huge well formed flowers of a glistening clear yellow. Blooms on 
established plants are 6 to 8 inches across with as many as 30 buds 
on a single tall stem. Beautiful evergreen foliage. May-June. 
BAGDAD (Stout) Ea. 50c 
Brilliant Oriental tones of rich red-brown with an orange throat and 
mid rib. Attractive. June-July. 4 ft. 
BARONET (Stout) Ea. $2.00 
Delightful Brazil red flowers of splendid texture with an orange throat 
and very wide recurving petals and sepals. Floriferous. Blooms again 
in the fall. Evergreen. June. September. 2 ft. 
B. H. FARR (Stout) Ea. $2.50 
Extra large full flowers with recurving petals of a glowing rose 
peach with darker veinings. One of the loveliest. 342 ft. July-August. 
BI-COLOR (Stout) Ea. $2.50 
As the name signifies with petals of pale red tinged rose shading 
to a yellow. Sepals are yellow. Very effective. July-August. 42 in. 
BIJOU (Stout) Ea. 75c 
A profuse bloomer with many branches, having a very long bloom- 
ing season. The color is orange overcast with rich fulvous red. June- 
July. 
BLACK FALCON (Nesmith) Ea. $10.00 
A very dark lily appearing almost black with wide petals wavy at 
the edges. The large open flowers have a shallow canary yellow 
throat. Valuable to hybridizers. July-August. 36 in. 
BLANCHE HOOKER (Stout) Ea. $2.00 
A delightful near brick red with a deep yellow throat. Blooms in 
May and again in September and October. Evergreen. 36 in. 
BRUNETTE (Stout) Ea. $2.00 
The earliest dark toned lily to bloom. Small but very full flowers of 
madder brown to tan red. May-June. 2¥ ft. 
CABALLERO (Stout) Ea. $1.50 
Another beautiful bi-color. Large flowers with vermilion petals and 
golden yellow sepals and throat. Spectacular. July-Sept. Evergreen. 
3% ft. 
CHENGTU (Species) Ea. 75c 
Brilliant 4¥2-inch flowers of bright coppery orange red with deep 
carmine mid-zone. Evergreen. August-September. 36 in. 
Daylily Collection “A” 
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