Louisiana Jris Group. . . 
“Someone has remarked that in our Iris shows judges put too much emphasis on breadth of sepal, height 
of stem, ete., and not enough on the intangible thing we call ‘charm’. If sheer charm were the criterion, the native 
Louisiana Iris would run away with any show. Are there any others with such beauty of foliage, such gypsy grace 
of curving stem and whimsically turned bud? What other Iris tips a flower to the side and looks one full in the 
face?” (Caroline Dormon) 
We think that the Louisiana Iris are worthy of much more attention than they have received and consequently 
we are building a collection of some of the best forms known so that our friends may have an opportunity to see 
them and to choose some for their gardens. 
They are easily grown. In spite of their Southern native habitat most of them can be grown in the rigorous 
climate of New England. They perform best in rich soil having plenty of humus, and during their growing period 
plenty of water. We have grown them planted in with our bearded iris and they have made beautiful displays even 
under these conditions, but for their full glory use humus and plenty of moisture. 
BAYOU SUNSET (McMillan) 
This lovely Louisiana is a light red—almost coral—with an 
enormous radiant signal-patch. Large and showy. $5.00 
BAYOU VERMILION 
This is the most brilliant red iris which we have seen, a 
velvety rich crimson with a “crest’’ composed of three lines 
of gold. The flowers spread about 6 inches. Height about 1% 
feet. Stock limited. $9.00 
CAJAN JOYEUSE (Thomas) 
Large flowers of bright rose when first open, changing grad- 
ually to a delightful rose-pink. It continues to bloom for several 
weeks. $2.50 
CARDINALIS (McMillan) 
Large (61%4 inch), flat, cardinal-scarlet flowers. These are 
firmly built and have narrow yellow crests. The plants are 
vigorous and this is apparent in the foliage. Height: 3 feet. 
$2.50 
CAROLINE DORMON (Ruth Dormon) 
A most appealing iris. The heart is pale yellow and this 
shades into a soft rose-red at the edges of the flaring petals 
and sepals. 3 feet. $5.00 
CATHEDRAL BLUE 
From the stained glass windows of some English Cathedral 
this flower has borrowed the mellowed and intriguing shades 
of blue and combined them, by some magic, into this lovely 
flower, which is borne on 16 inch stems—the flowers them- 
selves being about 6 inches across. $3.00 
CONTRAST 
A rare form as it is a native bicolor, the sepals violet and 
the petals a pale orchid. The crest is bright yellow. The form 
is flat and the carriage graceful. $7.50 
CORAL ISLES (Ruth Dormon) 
This is one of the last three introductions made by Ruth 
Dormon, all three of which are a lasting testimonial to her taste 
and skill in the selection of outstanding forms. The other two, 
introduced at the same time, are Fairy Chalice and Mellow 
Gleam. 
Coral Isles is a pleasing blend of amber and rosy pink. The 
flowers are large (6 inches) and flat. 2% feet. $7.50 
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FAIRY CHALICE (Ruth Dormon) 
A large bicolor in which the sepals are amaranth and the 
petals are rich cream with an amaranth line down the middle. 
It has a lovely chalice form. 3 feet. $7.50 
FULVA 
An unusual addition to this group, being a true brick red in 
color. $1.00 
GRETNA 
This bewitching violet-blue member of the Louisiana group 
provides just the contrast needed for some of the lighter 
flowering varieties. The flower itself is fully 64% inches across 
and is borne on long 30 inch stems. $3.50; 3 for $9.00 
HAILE SELASSIE 
The most outstanding of the famous Abbeville irises. It is 
a very deep velvety red with a sharply defined gold beard. It 
blooms freely, often having three open flowers on a single 
stem. The flowers open flat and are firmly built. 
Its name indicates the darkness which is unmatched by any 
other iris in this group. 1% feet. $3.00 
JEUNE FILLE (Ruth Dormon) 
Like a dainty little girl in her first lovely frilled white dress, 
this exquisite, pure white Louisiana stands out in a group of 
this variety of iris, all of which are lovely. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
MAGNOLIA PETAL 
A large (6 inch), firm cream flower with a bright yellow 
crest. An excellent flower for cutting, and very useful in effec- 
tive garden grouping. 2% feet. $3.50 
MARY S. DEBAILLON 
This is so large and of such an entrancing color that every- 
one is thrilled when they come upon it. Often as many as three 
7-inch rosy lavender and orchid-pink flowers with their broad 
yellow crests, are out at one time, and when a large clump is 
in bloom, it is something one does not forget. 3 feet. $3.00 
