SPURIA IRIS 
The Spurias, often called the ‘Butterfly Iris’’, are another beard- 
less variety of the Iris family which is hardy and easy to grow. They 
range from three to five feet in height and will grow in most any 
location of the garden, but best results will be obtained if they are 
given plenty of water and some shade. 
Their blooming season starts near the last of the Bearded Iris 
season, thus prolonging Iris display in the garden. Too, they are 
one of the finest for cut flowers for arrangements and especially 
fine for corsages. 
ORDERS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SEPTEMBER. 
AZURE DAWN (Nies 1947) 
An attractive blu2-lavender of smooth color and texture, with 
a lemon-chrome signal patch on the falls. $1.50. 
BLUE DISPLAY (Nies 1947) 
This is a tall medium blue Spuria iris with a yellow signal patch. 
Strong grower and heavy bloomer, a fine garden accent and will 
doubtless be in much demand for flower arrangements and com- 
mercial cut flower growers. Late. $2.00; 3 for $5.00. 
BRONZSPUR (Nies 1941) 
A blending of brown and yellow, veined sepia. The garden effect 
is brownish-tan. $1.50; 3 for $3.75. 
CANARY ISLAND (M. R. Walker 1948) 
Unusually large flowered tall Spuria, remarkably sturdy and free- 
flowering. The delightful canary-yellow falls are very broad, ruf- 
fled around the edges in white. Standards large and erect, some- 
what flaring, are white with canary-yellow at the haft. Style 
arms very broad and show a beautiful white crest. Stalks about 
60” tall. Highly Commended A.1.S. 1947. Stock limited. $10.00. 
DUTCH DEFIANCE (Nies 1943) 
A very good hardy blue with a yellow signal patch on the slightly 
frilled falls. $7.50. 

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SPURIA IRIS, SAUGATUCK 
MICHIGAN STATE (Nies 1943) 
Large bronze flowers of good form. 40’’. $3.00. 
MONNIERI 
A golden yellow. 36°’. 50c. 
OCHROLEUCA 
Soft white flowers with yellow patch on the falls. 5Q0c; 3 for 
hy2S 
PASTORAL (E. Nies 1943) 
A dainty innovation of an orange and lavender combination. The 
center of the fall petals is orange-yellow with a delicate lavender 
border. The upright standards are yellow suffused to lavender. 
Light lavender styles with deep lavender crests enhance this 
lovely creation. Very fine form, substance and texture. 32”. 
$5.00. 
RUSSET FLAME (Nies 1946) 
A distinctive addition to the Spurias. Its glowing rich russet color- 
ing, with an undercolor of deep yellow, is charming. The falls are 
bordered dark brown. $2.50. 
SAUGATUCK (Nies 1941) 
This large soft lavender, with light brown veinings on the ruffled 
fall petals, makes an effective flower. $2.00; 3 for $5.00. 
SUNNY DAY (H. Sass 1931) 
Tall gleaming yellow with unusual sparkling sheen. 36. $1] .00. 
TWO OPALS (E. Nies 1946) 
The Spurias are now coming to us in that much to be admired 
ruffled form. This one is most pleasing in its ‘new look’’. The 
standards are soft cream. Falls are the same, washed with lav- 
ender. Two Opals was received with such a sensational demand 
that it had to be withdrawn from catalog because of shortage of 
stock. We offer a few this year. 48”. $7.50. 
WADI ZEM ZEM (Milliken 1943) , 
An extremely large flower of clear deep cream color, with flar- 
ing falls two inches or better in width. An outstanding Spuria of 
excellent form, finish and substance. 48°’. $3.50. 
YELLOW SWALLOWTAIL (Nies 1943) 
Light yellow standards and rich deep velvety yellow falls of very 
smooth extra heavy substance. Not a fast increaser. $4.50. 
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