Greetings 
We take pleasure in presenting to you our 1949 catalog 
of Tall Bearded Iris and trust that it will prove to be 
of interest. 
Most careful thought has been given to the varieties 
which are grown and offered to our growing list of satis- 
fied customers. Out of over two thousand recognized 
varieties, we have selected those offered and described 
in this booklet as most worthy of your consideration. 
Among the list are varieties which have made great 
names for themselves in the past years, others which 
recently became most popular and are in great demand 
by Iris Lovers everywhere. There are also the best of 
the new introductions created by the leading hybrid- 
izers of the country which have every indication of be- 
coming real hits and the Iris “greats” of tomorrow. 
You can ‘depend on each and every one, with ordinary 
care, to give most satisfying results in your garden. 
NEW LOCATION 
Our Gardens are now located one-half mile west of 
the village of Pleasant Valley, Penna. See Road Map on 
inside cover. Visitors are most welcome at all times 
during the blooming season. We hope that anyone living 
within easy driving distance will make an effort to see 
our Iris in bloom for they are far more gorgeous than 
words can describe. The normal blooming season for 
Bearded Iris in this locality is usually from May 12th 
to June 12th. This season we recommend visiting our 
gardens from May 20th to May 31st in order to See the 
largest number of varieties in flower. 
SHIPMENTS 
The proper time for planting Bearded Iris is during 
July, August and September. This year we hope to com- 
mense shipments about July 5th. PLEASE do not ask 
for them prior to that time. We will try to fill your 
order when desired or as near the date as possible. If 
you desire delivery in July, we recommend that you 
place your order as early as possible. We make no sub- 
stitutions unless you so indicate on the order blank. 
TERMS 
Cash with order. We do not ship C.0.D. On orders 
amounting to less than $2.50, we ask that you kindly 
add 25¢ extra for transportation and packing expense. 
Orders are Shipped postpaid anywhere in the United 
States. Cultural directions are supplied to every cus- 
tomer. BE SURE to read information given on Page 2 
under Special Offer and Free Iris. 
GUARANTEE 
Our Gardens are licensed and inspected by the Penna. 
Dept. of Agriculture. Every rhizome sold will be freshly 
dug, of blooming size and free from disease and insect 
pests. ‘All will be labeled true to name and packed for 
shipment with greatest of care. 
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