


Graceful BEARDLESS IRIS Will Make Yours a Garden Paradise 
Try a few of these ’’so different’”’ Iris — Order now to get your pick. Shipped mostly in the fall. 
Try STYLOSAS for Winter Bloom 
Unique among Iris, for they flower periodically throughout late fall and winter, 
Oct. to March. Different ones excel at different times, so get a number of color 
forms. Not hurt by snow, but in coldest regions best grown in frames or pots. 
Stylosas are one of our specialties. We doubt if you will find so many fine forms 
in any other catalog in the world. Sometimes called Algerian Iris or Unguicularis. 
Clumps available as explained under Siberians. 
BRIDAL PINK STYLOSA xxx $5.00; Clump $10.00 
A real rarity—in fact, so scarce we hesitate to catalog it this year, but 
do so in response to many requests. A pale orchid pink, so clear and lovely 
it could fittingly be used in a bridal bouquet. The most charming Stylosa 
we grow. Foliage low; flowers well above the leaves. 
GAY STYLOSA xx $2.50; Clump $5.00 
Decidedly superior to common form: (1) Foliage lower, allowing flowers 
to stand out above it; (2) Blooms much more profusely; (3) A richer, 
deeper lavender-blue, almost violet. Ideal for rock garden, low edgings. 
LARGE FLOWERED STYLOSA xx $2.50; Clump $6.00 
Flowers often 4 to 5 inches across, nearly twice the size of common 
form. Bright lavender blue, with deep yellow signal. Very fragrant. An 
exclusive offering, so much in demand we recently had to withdraw it 
and may have to do so again. You'll be delighted with this improved 
variety. 
WHITE STYLOSA (Alba) $2.00; Clump $4.00 
Pure white with a deep yellow signal patch. Rare, stock very limited. 
MARBLED PURPLE AND LAVENDER STYLOSA $1.00; Clump $2.00 
Clear lavender, marbled with radiating lines of rich, dark purple. Darkest, 
most unusual of the stylosas in our collection. 
COMMON STYLOSA 60c; Clump $1.20; 5 Clumps $5.00 
Common lavender-blue form, used chiefly for massing. 
STYLOSA COLLECTION—4, all but Ist and last, for $6.95; a 
clump of each of these 4 for—. $13.90 
WESTERN NATIVES—For Naturalistic Effects 
Don’t overlook this charming group of hardy, drought-resistant natives for your 
naturalistic plantings or abundant bloom before any of your Tall Bearded Iris are 
out. Ideal for table decoration and flower arrangements. We offer seedlings, much 
easier to transplant than rhizomes from old plants. Each species available only in 
the mixed colors in which it occurs. 
RAINBOW IRIS (Iris douglasiana) *** 60c; 3 for $1.20; 12 for $4.00 
As variable in coloring as the Rainbow itself, is this lovely native of the 
California Redwood belt, with attractive broad, glossy leaves. Comes 
mixed in these colors: cream, lilac, pink, violet, purple. VE.—8” to 20”. 
See photograph, page 21. 
DWARF RAINBOW IRIS (fris tenax) * 60c; 3 for $1.20; 12 for $4.00 
A more northern species much like Douglasiana, but only about half as 
high. Preferred for small rock gardens and low edgings. Available in 
mixed pink, buff, purple, lavender and rose tones. VE—4”’ to 12”. 
WESTERN GOLD IRIS (Iris innominata) ** $1.00 
A superb new native, just recently discovered and named, and very rare. 
Perfect for corsages, and delicate flower arrangements. Color usually 
between light yellow and orange, occasionally blue to lavender. VE—6’’. 
SIERRA IRIS (Iris hartwegi) 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00; 100 for $20.00 
Quaint and lovable are these natives from the high Sierras of California. 
Flowers cream yellow, prettily veined in lavender. VE—4” to 12”. 
CALIFORNIA DWARF IRIS (Iris macrosiphon) * 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3 
The lowest growing of all the natives and much sought where a real dwarf 
is needed. Usually lavender or deep blue. YVE——-2”' to 8”’. 
WESTERN NATIVES COLLECTION—2 each of all 5, 
; a $5.70 value for $3.95 
Tall SPURIAS or BUTTERFLY IRIS 
Butterfly Iris, blooming in early summer after most other kinds have passed on, 
are superb for tall accent clumps at rear of perennial borders. Also, they make such 
inspiring cut flowers that florists use them extensively. Why not grow your own? 
Also fine for landscaping. 
A.J. BALFOUR (Barr) «x $1.75; 3 for $3.50 
A very rare color among Spurias—a beautiful cambridge blue. Well 

MS formed flowers on tall stems. One your neighbor does not have. 
53 LORD WOLSELEY (Barr) $1.25; 3 for $3.25 
An unusual Spuria color—a stunning rich dark blue. Sold like wild 
fire last year. Hope we have enough. 
SUNNY DAY (H. P. Sass ‘31) ** HM‘36 $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
We double-star this as we consider it the most perfect Spuria, and 
8 certainly the finest yellow, gleaming and tall. Very graceful. 
< AUREA (Van Waveren) $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
%> A brilliant, very fine yellow, petals slightly crinkled. Tall and very 
mm effective in the garden. 
MONNIERI 3 for $1.45; 12 for $4.00 
The best deep yellow for mass plantings and landscaping. 
SHELFORD GIANT (Foster) * $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
The finest white Spuria in existence. Huge, frilled flowers of out- 
standing beauty. Pure white, rich yellow signal patch on falls. 48”. 
OCHROLEUCA 3 for $1.55; 12 for $5.00 
Popular white, with yellow blotch in center. Fine for landscaping. 
SPURIA COLLECTION—AlLl 7 kinds, an $8.10 value, for— $6.50 

White 


SIBERIANS—For Poolside or Garden 
Of the easiest culture. Unsurpassed as accent clumps in your mixed border; 
particularly effective near pools and lawns. The first price given under each variety 
is for the customary single division. We can also supply clumps, equal to 3 divisions, 
but in most cases at the cost of only 2. People realize ciumps are easier to estab- 
lish, give abundant bloom sooner, so most of the orders we fill are for clumps. 
Many of these originated in Canada; all are perfectly hardy. 
Pink 
AHALYA (Nesmith ‘'32) k** $3.00; Clump $6.00 
Pink is the rarest of all colors in Siberians. We are able to list only one 
variety, but it is indeed a beauty. A pearly whitish pink of wonderful sub- 
stance. In great demand. 
Reds 
ERIC THE RED (Whitney ‘44) ** HM’44,AM’46 $5.00; Clump $10.00 
The reddest and best of Siberians. Immense flowers in glowing wine red 
with broad flaring falls. Very floriferous. 40”. 
HELEN ASTOR (Whitney ‘38) HM’41,AM‘42 $1.50; Clump $3.00; 
3 Clumps $7.50 
The one and only bright rosy red Siberian, and one you could hardly 
pass by if you were to see it in our garden, Large and exquisite, a real 
color break. The seed parent of Eric the Red. 30”. 
RED EMPEROR (Sturtevant ‘24) $1.25; Clump $2.50; 3 Clumps $6.50 
Quite unique; wine red, veined in blue. Exciting. 
Whites 
TUNKHANNOCK (Scheffy ‘45) *** $4.00; Clump $8.00 
The newest Siberian in our collection, and the largest and finest white 
of all. Tall, with flaring falls, twirled. 
SNOW EGRET (Clevel’d ‘38) kx 
$2.00; Clump $4.00 
An excellent large white so : 
pure it is sometimes termed 
“white-white’’. Tall and im- 
pressive. 36”. 
WHITE DOVE (Cleveland ‘27) 
60c; Clump $1.20 
Tallest, most vigorous white, 
with a golden throat. Flaring 
ral Swe) Ones 
Light and Bright Blues 
MOUNTAIN LAKE *x* 
(Gersdorff ‘38) HM’42,AM‘44 
$2.50; Clump $5.00 
A new beauty in bright sky 
blue, slightly ruffled. Very ef- 
fective, due to its crisp, cool 
appearance. 36”. 
COOL SPRING (Kellogg ‘40) kx 
$2.00; Clump $5.00 
A novel and lovely coloring. 
Standards and styles pearly 
blue; falls stiffly horizontal, 
deep blue, blending out to the 
pearly blue of the standards. 
Flowers abundantly on wid2ly 
branched stalks. Very scarce. 

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Typical Siberian 

GATINEAU (Preston ‘32) ** $1.00; Clump $2.50 
Immense azure-blue with horizontal, prettily-veined falls. 40”. 
KOOTENAY (Preston ‘32) * 60c; Clump $1.20 
The brightest blue of all! Large flowers, rounded falls. 36”. 
Dark Blues and Violets 
NIGRESCENS (VanHoutte) **x* $7.50; Clump $15.00 
An extremely rare, very choice form with flowers almost jet-black. |n- 
finitely valuable to hybridizers, as it gives dark velvets. Not available 
elsewhere. Again we can release only a few. 
TROPIC NIGHT (Morgan ‘37) ** $3.50; Clump $7.00 
A descendant of Nigrescens which has inherited much of the intensity 
of coloring of that variety. A violet-blue so deep it reminds one of some 
of the bulbous Dutch Iris. Large and handsome. 367’. 
TYCOON (Cleveland ‘38) $2.00; Clump $4.00 
So outstanding, this appeared in color in the Noy. ‘44 Iris Bulletin and 
on the cover of the Sept. ‘44 Flower Grower. The largest Siberian, richly 
colored in true violet. Now priced so you need wait no longer. 34”. 
OTTAWA (Preston ‘28) * 75c; Clump $1,50 
Quite unique. A very bright yet dark blue, with a white patch and blue 
veining. Falls well rounded, almost horizontal. 32”. 
CAESAR’S BROTHER (Morgan ‘32) * 75c; Clump $1.50 
If you like the velvety richness of dark purple pansies, imagine masses 
of flowers of this color on 4-foot stems. A free bloomer. 487’. 
ORIENTALIS Clump $1.00; 3 Clumps $2.50 
Deep violet blue, attractive white eye, and a light gold haft. 30’. 
SIBERIAN COLLECTIONS — Helen Astor, Red Emperor, Snowy 
Egret, Mountain Lake and Tycoon, a $9.25 value for— $ 6.95 
A clump of each of these 5 for— $13.90 

“The vast possibilities of plant-breeding can hardly be estimated. They are not alone for one year, or for our own time or race, but are 
beneficent legacies for every man, woman, and child who shall ever inhabit the earth.’—LUTHER BURBANK 7 

