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A truly wonderful collection of lovely new Bearded Iris has been developed at WAYSIDE GARDENS in recent years. 
These new varieties were created by American and European hybridizers. Genuine progress and lasting improvements 
have been made in the new varieties of Iris which we offer you now; in fact, so great has been their improvement that 
Iris which were considered without an equal a few years ago have now been relegated to a secondary position. 
Startling new colors and combinations of colors, heretofore unknown in any other Iris, are to be found in the new 
Bearded Iris. Of incredible loveliness, they rival the wings of the most beautiful butterfly. There are richer blues, 
purer reds, better pinks, finer and larger yellows, while other shades are remindful of smooth old ivory or fine porce- 
lain. Their colors are so delicate and ethereal as to remind one of their true kinship with Orchids. In addition to 
their great beauty, many have the added attraction of being delightfully fragrant. 
Of the hundreds of varieties offered to us by ardent hybridizers and enthusiastic specialists, those shown below and 
on the following pages were selected by us, as well as a committee of experts on Bearded Iris. 
These successfully 
passed the rigorous WAYSIDE GARDENS test of the “survival of the fittest.’ During the past few years we have 
grown goodly numbers of these new hybrids and our fields are a sight to behold when they are in bloom. 
Make room for some of these lovely new Iris in your garden. 
You will be enthralled with their dazzling beauty. 
(In the descriptions “S” denotes the standards or upper petals; “F” the falls or lower petals.) 
Angelus Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
In color a bright light pink, with slight lavender iridescence just below 
the lemon beard. Throughout the center there is a delicate infusion of 
emcee elles Large, beautifully shaped flower, 3 feet tall, and very 
ate. 
Arctic Each $1.00, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.50 
A new white and gold Iris of gigantic proportions in flower, stalk and 
foliage. Of perfect form, with ruffled but closed standards and broad 
falls that are as smooth as white enamel. There is an area of bright 
yellow throughout the center of the flower, but this Iris is gleaming 
creamy white and the contrast is most striking. Established plants will 
produce spikes 4 feet and over in height, with as many as six open 
flowers at one time. 
Beowulf Each 40c, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50 
Rich velvety maroon unmarred by any haft venation. The coppery brown 
of the standards is repeated in a soft margining on the unusually broad 
falls. The rich orange beard completes the glowing ensemble. Beowulf 
is the nearest true maroon of any Iris. 
Blue Peter Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
Handsome blue-purple flowers on 214-foot stem. One of the best of its 
kind. The vivid flowers are striking and of excellent substance. It is 
very striking planted close to a white such as Mount Cloud. A fine Iris 
that must not be overlooked. 
Blue Velvet Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
One of the most beautiful and appropriately named, as the entire flower 
seems to be cut out of velvet and the color is a deep intense blue. 
Buechley’s Giant Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75 
A truly large flower of silky lavender-blue which, because of its superior 
size, texture and plant habits has displaced the older ‘Lord of June.” 
One of the largest of all Irises. Should be in every collection. 
California Gold Each 40c, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50 
We consider this one of the finest deep yellow Iris introduced to date 
and think this is the concensus of opinion of others. It is simply superb, 
having a brilliance and purity of color and perfection of form and finish 
not approached by any other deep yellow Iris we have seen. The flowers 
are large and very freely produced. 
Christabel Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Red—and it will not disappoint the most exacting critic. For sheer bril- 
liance we rank it second only to the new Red Gleam of which there are 
only a few plants available. Glorious as a garden clump, almost a self, 
of large size, over 3 feet tall. 
China Maid Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
It is difficult to convey an adequate impression of the beauty of the 
flower. It is a soft pink, enhanced by an intriguing blending of golden 
bronzy buff and soft lilac at the edges of the petals. It is of rare charm 
and one of the handsomest of pink Iris. The flowers are large and well 
proportioned, of smooth and even texture, and grow profusely on tall, 
graceful stems. China Maid planted among soft yellow and pale blue 
Iris makes a picture not soon forgotten. This is the best new pink at a 
reasonable price. 
Copper Rose Each $3.50 
A smooth blending of old rose, tan and copper, brightened by a glow 
of golden yellow at center of flower. Standards between buff-pink and 
Japan-rose; falls between terra cotta and ochre-red. The beard is 
yellow. Coloring is rich and bright, the flowers medium to large in size, 
with very wide standards and falls. 
Crystal Beauty Each 40c, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50 
Very early and very tall. A gorgeous, pure, clear snow-white of huge 
size on stalks that are shoulder high, being the tallest of all white Iris. 
Flowers of perfect shape and freely produced. 
Depute Nomblot Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
Another Dykes Medal Winner. Of gigantic size and perfect form and 
texture, on tall, nicely branched stems. S. coppery red, flushed golden 
bronze; F. rich claret-crimson. The entire flower seems to be lightly 
dusted with fine golden powder, which sparkles in the sunlight, giving 
it an unusual richness. 
Derrill Hart Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Large flowers with rose standards suffused lightly with violet; falls of 
similar shade but showing considerably more red. Tall stalks well 
branched. Looks particularly well planted near a bronze-leaved shrub. 
Hardy and free blooming. 
E. B. Williamson Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.50 
A glowing coppery red shade, with a metallic finish, nearly a self and a 
distinct color effect, whether one flower is seen or a group. Perfect in 
Rey with a wonderful lustrous silk texture. In every respect a glorious 
ris, 
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Elmohr Each $2.00 
Dr. Loomis of Colorado originated this magnificent masterpiece, which 
the American Iris Society referred to as a sensation. Its immense, beau- 
tifully rounded flowers are colored somewhat between Bishop’s purple 
and Mulberry-purple. Both flower and color are highly praised by the 
keenest of Iris judges. Elmohr is robust, free blooming, hardy, thrives 
anywhere; foliage lush, blooms immense. What more could be asked? 
The flowers of Elmohr are of exceptionally large size, larger than those 
of any other variety and greatly contribute to the distinction of this 
wonderful variety. 
Elsa Sass Each $1.00, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.50 
A splendid new Iris of very unusual color. The flowers are a sparkling 
and bright lemon-yellow to sulphur-yellow. The color is penetrating and 
has great carrying power; as a result, it is a fine variety for distant 
plantings because the color. comes ‘‘home to you.” Grows well and 
stems are nicely branched, producing many flowers. 
Fair Elaine Each $1.00, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.50 
A distinct innovation in the yellow color class, a bi-tone. Fresh and 
alluring, pale primrose to cream-white standards and blazing rich gold 
falls accentuated by a deep blazing beard. A variety that is absolutely 
an innovation in the yellows. 
Garden Magic Each $1.00, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.50 
A very smooth, dark velvety red, almost maroon, high-lighted by an 
orange beard. The flowérs are large, well formed and have a lacquer- 
like finish. Good, hardy grower and it has much-branched, stocky 
stems; blooms very freely. One of the finest in this color. 
Golden Light Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50 
Early. The best of the new golden brown blends. Standards delightfully 
ruffled gold, edged soft lilac. Falls gold, flushed soft lilac at the center 
and veined brown; flaring, deep orange beard. Ms 
Golden Majesty Each $1.00, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.50 
Clusters of bold, gleaming deep gold unfading flowers, on 3-foot stems, 
place Golden Majesty among the top quality of yellow Iris. The color is 
rich and clear and stands out handsomely among other flowers. This 
Iris was originated by Salbach who considers it to be his finest yellow. 
Golden Spike Each $2.00 
One of the fine, new pure yellows. The slightly ruffled flowers are clear, 
deep golden yellow and grow profusely on 3-foot stalks, which are 
exceptionally well branched. Like Golden Majesty, this is a perfectly 
beautiful Iris which has a great future. 
Golden Treasure Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.50 
An exquisite new creamy yellow Iris with an elusive charm. Its loveliness 
seems to lie principally in its shimmering silkiness of texture and in the 
subtle infusion of golden light throughout the center of the flower. The 
beard is bright orange. Whites, creams, and yellows are always valuable 
for “lighting up’ an Iris garden, and none more so than this brilliant 
new Iris. Truly a “golden treasure’ to any landscape artist. An Iris 
that will some day be grown by the millions. 
Great Lakes Each $1.50 
Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1942, this is about the finest light pure 
blue. Of spiendid mien with a pronounced flare; stiff, crispy petal tex- 
ture, it is strikingly fine. Fine stems of good height, well branched. 
Rugged and hardy, we highly recommend it. 
Gudrun Each 40c, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50 
Winner of the Dykes Memorial Medal by the English Iris Society. A top 
notch white Iris among so many fine new white ones and many 
judges considered the finest of all. It is @ massive flower ae purest 
snow-white, undoubtedly the largest and most massive. 
Jean Cayeux Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
Certainly one of the most beautiful Iris we have ever grown. It has 
been awarded all honors and justly so. The full-petaled flower with its 
slight suggestion of a frill has stately grace and opulence of form. Its 
novel, superb coloring of light Havana-brown with a luster of golden 
biscuit-tan shows up magnificently anywhere in the garden. It flowers 
freely over a long period. Height 34 inches. 
Marquita Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
This Iris is so unusual and so, beautiful that it is always wanted by 
everyone who sees it in bloom. It is a magnificent French introduction 
that has given us something entirely new in color. The huge flowers are 
of brilliant, smooth ivory, with an eggshell finish, with ruby lines run- 
ning almost evenly from base to apex of the falls. As the flower ages, 
the center of the falls turns red, leaving a cream colored border. 
Mary Geddes Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Had the distinction of being an American introduction that received an 
an Award of Merit in England, where so many fine tris are produced. 
The color is hard to describe, but it is one of the finest. An attempt at 
a description would be, a lovely blending of soft pink tones, overlaid 
Pomeranian red. This gives but a faint idea of its great beauty. There 
are 8 to 10 flowers to a stem and they are nicely branched. 




