Introducing the Finest Selene of 
BRAND NEW BEARDED GARDEN IRIS 
THESE IRIS ARE FOR DELIVERY DURING JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, 1948 
THEY ARE NOT FOR !MMEDIATE DELIVERY 
{t has been definitely established that there is no point in planting Iris divisions in the spring of the 
year. Rarely if ever can they be expected to bloom, and they are easily thrown back a bit by virtue of the 
fact that they have been separated in the midst of their growing season. 
Virtually all experienced gardeners concede the fact that Bearded Iris are the best all around permanent 
garden flowers from a standpoint of practicability and versatility that exist today. When in bloom they 
overshadow every other garden flower. The colors and formation of the flowers are unmatchable, and after 
they have finished blooming, the foliage lends a decorative tone to the garden. They are extremely tough, 
almost indestructible, and with a minimum of care are almost impervious to all but a few diseases and 
insects which are always easily controlled. 
The following list is without doubt the contemporary All-American Team. There are none finer, and as 
much as you may be loath to part with old favorites you will soon forget them in favor of these. 
Amandine. A ruffled pale cream with just a 
flush of lemon. Considered tops in its class. 
Award of Merit, 1947. 36 inches. $18.50. 
Caroline Burr. A cool ivory with soft creamish 
cast. Honorable. Mention and Award of 
Merit winner. Height 40 inches. Each 
$4.00. 
Ellen. (K. Smith, 1944.) Soft pale blue with 
yellow beard enveloped by a frosty sheen 
that sparkles in the sunlight. Quite distinct 
from any other pale blue. Height 35 inches. 
Each $6.00. 
El Mohr. Winner of the highest annual Iris 
award. Sooner or later every garden will 
have a planting of El Mohr, the greatest 
Iris achievement of all time. Huge but ex- 
tremely graceful, the vigorous plant when 
in bloom dominates the garden. Strong 
blooming rhizomes that will bloom the next 
season, Each $2.00. 
Extravaganza. The best ‘real amoena since 
Wabash. Standards white with a flush of 
cream; with falls a blend of copper, red, 
lavender and deep violet. A very handsome 
flower. Each $20.00. 
Good Fortune. Pale pink plicata on white 
ground. Tall. Each $5.00. 
Jasmine. Clear, smooth golden yellow self 
on well-branched stalks. Each $18.50. 
Lake George. (K. Smith, 1945.) Rich 
clear, medium blue self with very flar- 
ing falls that has received high praise 
both in England and America. Perhaps 
our bluest Iris. Strong grower. Height 
38 inches. Each $10.00. 
Mount Timp. Large ruffled plicata simi- 
lar to Tiffany in color, but heavier and 
longer blooming. $5.00 each. 
Mulberry Rose. Deep pinkish mulberry 
shaded brown. Something new in color 
and a good grower. Height 40 inches. 
Each $4.00. 
Ola Kala. (Sass.) Huge ruffled orange- 
yellow. Each $7.50. 

Fleur de Lis Collection of 
French Iris 
A special collection of named 
French Iris originated by Cayeux of 
Paris. Complete color range. One 
each of five named varieties which 
includes two Dykes French Medal 
Winners. 
Collection of 5 varieties: $10.00. 
This offer good only until July 10th. 
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Old Lace. Unique bicolor blend of plicata 
origin. Standard and falls are palest parch- 
ment washed with mauve. Each $7.50. 
Ranger. (Kleinsorge.) Dark brilliant crimson- 
red. The newest red. Each $7.50. 
Red Valor. !n our estimation the best red Iris 
to date. Garnet-red self, brown beard. 
Each $5.00. 
Shishaldin. Handsome flowers of orange, yel- 
low and golden brown so skillfully blended 
that the effect is a brilliant deep golden 
brown. Each $5.00. 
Sonrisa. (De Forest.) Coppery pink, creamy 
undertone, metallic overlay. Each $7.50. 
Stella Polaris. Huge pure white of excellent 
form and substance. Possibly the best 
white. Height 42 inches. Each $3.50. 
Violet Symphony. A pure deep violet without 
stripes or marks of any kind. Flowers are 
huge. This is one of the best. 
Each $5.00. 
Height 40 
inches. 

SPECIAL SEEDLING IRIS 
OFFER 
(K. Smith) 
(GOOD UNTIL JULY 10TH ONLY) 
Selected seedlings, each one numbered. Many 
varieties of color from the hybridizing gardens of 
Kenneth D. Smith. These seedlings would easily be 
worth from $7.50 to $10.00 each. This collection 
represents one of the greatest Iris values ever 
offered to the public. 
COLLECTION of 6 different colors 
COLLECTION of 12 different colors 
Selected Seedling Iris Offer 
(F. W. Cassebeer) 
(GOOD UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH) 
These selected seedlings are a mixture. They 
will be labeled as to color. All of these seedlings 
are extremely satisfactory varieties, and have not 
been introduced under name only for the reason 
that they are too similar to existing varieties. We 
have sold this collection with great satisfaction for 
many years. $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100. 

An Exclusive Max Schling 
1948 Introduction 
ROANOKE. (K. Smith, 1948.) A rose-copper 
blend with an orange beard reminding one 
of the pleasing colors of Indian Summer. 
Most effective as a clump with back light- 
ing. Vigorous grower. Price: $10.00. 


Other Exclusive 
Max S¢hling 
Introductions 
Marie Antoinette. (K. Smith, 1947.) A 
beautiful bicolor; soft lavender stand- 
ards, falls deep velvety blue-purple 
edged soft lavender. Most striking 
when planted in combination with 
yellow varieties such as Katy or Sally 
Ann. $7.50. 
Thunderhead. (K. Smith, 1946.) A wel- 
come addition to the Iris family for 
its pleasing form and intense puritv. 
Glistening pure cloud-white, light or- 
ange beard. Long blooming season. 
$7.50. 
Edith Rorke. (IX. Smith, 1946.) Winner 
of a Highly Commended Award, 
American Iris Society, 1945. Blue and 
white Plicata;) a vigorous grower. 
Especially attractive in a clump plant- 
ing. $7.50. 
Admiration. (K. Smith, 1946.) Large 
blooming medium yellow. Especially 
strong, rain-proof substance. $12.50. 
Katy. (K. Smith, 1944.) A lovely cream 
with soft golden orange beard. Slightly 
taller than Sally Ann and blooming 
over almost as long a period. A per- 
Ce for Violet Symphony. 
Rajah. (K. Smith, 1944.) A short 
stocky variety ideal for the perennial 
border. Standards are deepest golden 
yellow with chocolate-purple falls. An 
outstanding bicolor. $3.50. 
Sally Ann. (K. Smith.) Our best intro- 
duction to date. A premium Iris with 
the longest known blooming period of 
any existing variety. We timed a full 
4V2 weeks’ bloom from Sally Ann 
which is a record. The color is a 
lovely deep buff-yellow self with un- 
excelled substance. In our trials we 
have rated it it No. 1 yellow to date. 
A_ dependable fall bloomer as well. 
$5.00. 
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