SULTAN’S ROBE (Salbach 1945). (Seedling 
x Miss California) x (Gold Top x King 
Midas) x Miss California. A new iris in 
the richest shades of copper, gold, old 
rose and red. When the blooms first open 
the standards are almost a vandyke red, 
as the flower matures they are more a 
deep old rose. The heavy broad flaring 
falls are of the same general color except 
that there is a pronounced overlay of 
gold, especially on the upper half. Slight 
reticulation of cream at the haft, and a 
bright dash of violet blue in the center 
of the falls. When this iris first came into 
bloom one of our local growers exclaimed, 
‘Did you see that big red down in the 
seedling bed? It’s a honey!” In the dis- 
tance the effect is that of red. The blooms 
are big and the colors as rich as those of 
an oriental rug. Fine cut flower. 36”. Mid- 
SCASOM settee Sei sios es $5.00; 3 for $12.50 
SUNSET SERENADE (J.Sass 1943). Blooms 
of immense size in brilliant shades of 
golden tan and apricot. A seedling of 
Prairie Sunset, which it resembles, but 
the flowers are much larger and the color 
brighter and richer. Blooms of good form 
and substance. Excellent growing habits. 
Hardy everywhere. 30”. Late. 
$2.00; 3 for $5.00 
THE ADMIRAL (Hall 1941). Clear bright 
blue of good substance and smooth satiny 
finish. Strong 36” stems. .$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass). Awarded 
Dykes Medal 1941. Large well formed 
blooms on tall well branched stems. Color 
bright red purple with strong orange 
beard. Grows especially well in the Mid- 
west. 40”. Mid-season. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
THREE CHEERS (Cook 1945). Brilliant 
blue bi-color on tall stems. Most iris in 
these shades are low growing. The blooms 
are of good size. Standards are white with 
shadings of blue, falls semi-flaring dark 
violet to mulberry purple with narrow 
border the color of standards. Excellent 
substance. Rather high branched. 40”. 
WEG =SC ASOT eee et iets Aetetnig 6 io ss orale $6.00 
TIGER TIGER (Wareham). Not new, but 
one of the really good bronzes. Standards 
bronze and falls brownish red. Well 
formed of good size. Hardy and vigorous 
grower. Mid-season. 24”..50c; 3 for $1.25 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942). Award 
of Merit 1946. Big, clear, golden tobacco 
brown self, except that the falls are 
slightly lighter in color. Horizontal falls 
of very heavy texture. Well-branched 30” 
stems. Vigorous grower. Mid-season $5.00 
TOP SCORE—See page 4. 
TOWER OF JEWELS (Salbach 1941). As 
the name implies, a very tall big iris in 
bright tones of golden yellow and mauve. 
Standards golden yellow, and falls a 
blending of mauve and yellow. Large 
blooms of good form and substance held 
on very tall well-branched stems. Espe- 
cially effective when planted in groups. 
Mid= Seasons a1. ces «0 0 50c; 3 for $1.25 
VATICAN PURPLE (Whiting 1943). Large 
blooms in rich dark blue purple self, of 
fine form and very heavy substance. The 
flowers have a glossy, satiny finish and 
do not spot or fade and withstand any 
weather. Plants are hardy and make vig- 
orous growth. Free bloomer. 36”. Mid- 
SCASONE Sites e asics sere eat ooh os.ehs $4.00 
WABASH (Williamson). Awarded Dykes 
Medal 1940. There has long been need for 
a good iris with white standards and deep 
violet blue falls. Wabash fills this need 
perfectly. From comments of one of the 
A. I. S. judges, “One of the most beauti- 
ful iris ever introduced, and far ahead of 
others in the amoena class.” Mid-season. 
LAY SERS SO eg a 75¢c; 3 for $2.00 
WHITE GODDESS (Nesmith).A very large 
pure white of fine proportion. Standards 
are large and well domed, falls broad and 
semi-flaring. Tall, well-branched stems, 
a good grower and free bloomer. Mid- 
SEASON SS Oat omen rire cue 75c; 3 for $2.00 
WHITE OAKDALE (Hoisholt). A new large 
pure white from the gardens of Bernard 
Hoisholt, a real iris lover from Oakdale, 
California. Standards white, falls warm 
creamy white with distinct shading of 
yellow at the haft. Both standards and 
falls slightly ruffled. 40”. Mid-season. 
50c; 3 for $1.25 
WHITE WEDGEWOOD (Grant). Large 
porcelain white with blue at base of white 
beard. Blooms of good form and very 
smooth texture. Sturdy well branched 
stems. Very pure and contrasting color 
combination. 30”. Mid-season....... $3.50 
WILLIAM A. SETCHELL (Brehm 1938). 
The largest good iris we have ever seen. 
Actual measurements show the flower to 
be consistently 7” tall with immense falls 
3%” wide and 4” long. Standards steel 
blue, falls deep violet-blue. Tall, well- 
branched stems with an ample quota of 
blooms. The blooms hold up well. Big, 
vigorous plants. Mid-season. 42”. 
75ce; 3 for $2.00 
OTHER IRIS 
STYLOSA, or winter blooming iris. Plants 
are low growing, with grass-like foliage. 
The clear blue blooms appear low among 
the foliage. Will not thrive in severe cold 
Climate cen oaeriechn kate cette 50c; 3 for $1.25 
AUREA (Spuria family). Tall clear deep 
yellow self. Blooms late mid-season. Fall 
CGGlIVENY 5 aevcaca cal siete ereueters 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SIBERIAN IRIS 
A type of bearded iris; slender stems, grass- 
like foliage. 
SNOW QUEEN. Medium tall growing white. 
50c; 3 for $1.25 
TRUE BLUE. Clear light blue. 
50c; 3 for $1.25 


CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
FOR BEARDED IRIS 
Iris require less care than any 
other garden flower. They will 
thrive well in almost any kind 
of soil that is well drained. In 
heavy soil, we suggest adding 
a small amount of lime or wood 
ashes. 
Iris are shipped dry, and as 
soon as received they should 
be planted with the top of 
the rhizome or thickened root 
just below the surface of the 
ground. Press the soil firmly 
around the roots. 
Ground should be watered 
every two weeks until plants 
are well established and grow- 
ing—do not overdo the water- 
ing, for fear of rot. Bearded iris 
are very drought-resistant and 
need very little summer water- 
ing. In gardens where drain- 
age is poor it is a good plan to 
plant in raised beds. They are 
also sun lovers and will pro- 
duce no flowers if planted in 
deep shade, but sun half the 
day will satisfy them. Their re- 
sistance to drought fits them 
for covering dry, sunny slopes. 
Keep them free from weeds 
and do not allow other plants 
to cover them. Plant about one 
foot apart and transplant when 
crowded, usually every third 
year. 
These directions are for 
Bearded Iris only. Other spe- 
cies, such as the Japanese, Si- 
berian, Spanish and Oncocy- 
clus Iris, require quite different 
treatment. 

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