Some types of fertilizers, especially where they come in contact with rhizomes or leaves, will "burn" 
the plants, making them easy prey to disease or bacterial infection. 
Scorch is the disease which causes plants to turn brown—leaving firm rhizomes without roots. 
Little is known about this disease, its causes or cures; however, plants have been known to recover 
from the disease, yet it is generally agreed it is a waste of time to bother with them, for the plant 
may relapse into the disease or its increase may carry the disease. I'm sure the Scientific Committee 
would be glad to hear of any successful remedy for the disease. 
The Iris Borer is a serious problem in some sections of the country. Fortunately, as yet, we have 
not experienced this pest; however, once started it could become a serious menace. Dr. Fraim and 
Mrs. Lowry have had success using a spray of wettable DDT. The plants must be covered every 2 
weeks (or after heavy rains) from early spring until mid-summer. Any borers found in leaves or 
rhizomes should be destroyed, of course. 
| have written in length, but this rambling bit is not in any way considered to replace the 
American Iris Society's new book, "The Iris—An Ideal Hardy Perennial," or other writings far more 
authoritative, and which every iris lover will want to have in his library. | have given hints and sug- 
gestions which | will not cover in future editions of this catalogue; but | will surely welcome any 
findings you have made and wish to pass on to others, through these pages. | shall be pleased to 
hear from you, and if you have pedigrees | do not give, or if | have made error,, | will, likewise, 
want to change this. 
THE BEST-LIKED VARIETIES LAST YEAR 
(For obvious reasons | have not included any of my own, or my introductions for others) 
Chamois Courtier New Horizon 
Blue Rhythm Premier Peach New Snow 
Ola Kala Dreamcastle Danube Wave 
Good News Cloud Castle Amber Gem 
Russet Wings Ranger Treva 
Garden Glory Admiration Great Lakes 
Aldura Honeyflow Extravaganza 
Ruffled Boquet Cascade Splendor Louise Blake 
Miogem Deb's Delight Golden Madonna 
Good News Bataan Anitra 
Elmohr And Thou Master Charles 
Rocket White Wedgewood Mattie Gates 
Snow Flurry The Capitol Moonlight Madonna 
Sylvia Murray Pathfinder Garden Flame 
Pink Cameo Three Oaks Orelio 
Misty Gold Mellowglow Red Valor 
National White Lamplight Orangeman 
Golden Symphony Coloratura Salmonette 
Alba Superba Gulf Stream Salamonie 
Solid Mahogany Black Forest Bryce Canyon 
Helen McGregor Suzette Tobacco Road 
Rilla Gabbert Auburn Grand Canyon 
Cherie Melodist Mary Clotilde 
Gypsy Rose Top Lady Boscawen 
Gypsy Rose Red Torch Creamo 
Cardovan Rajah Brooke White Alone 
Patrice General Patton The Oriole 
Vigil Amandine 
Lynn Langford Jake 
There were other new ones which did not give typical bloom the first year or failed to bloom. 
Some of these will join the list next season. 
TERMS OF SALE 
Cash with order. Postage paid on all orders over $3.00. Orders for less, add 25c to cover 
packaging and postage. 
Shipping Dates 
Our Rhizomes mature here after July 15th; however, we will start shipping July Ist, if so desired, 
| Discounts — Extras 
We offer a 25% discount on all orders over $10.00. Or if you prefer, give us a list of extras 
which you would enjoy—even some quite new and expensive ones for we often have good stocks 
of these and would like to have you try them in your garden. We like to be generous. No discount 
on varieties marked "Net." 
Replacements 
. We will replace any variety you have purchased from us which fails to live or is untrue to label. 
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