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Selected List of the FINEST IRIS VARIETIES 
The varieties ar€ 9'Ouped in color classes. 
The name of the Hybridizer, the season of bloom 
and the height of the Stalks are given with a 
brief description of the variety, A.M. means the 
Award of Merit by the American Iris Society. 
H.M. means Honorable Mention by the Ameri- 
can Iris Society. The Dykes Medal is the highest 
award an Iris can recelve. 
WHITE IRIS 
JAKE (J. Sass 1943). Medium, 40’. A splendid white 
with an inner lemon cast. An easy grower. One of the 
best lower priced whites 60c 
MATTERHORN (J. Sass 1938). Early Medium, 38”. 
A.M. 1940. Sparkling pure white without a trace of 
foreign color. Broad flaring falls and splendid branch- 
ing 715¢ 
MOUNT CLOUD (Milliken). Early, 42’. A.M. 1939 
Clear and clean in its whiteness; tall stems and the 
flowers are 5 inches high by 5. inches wide 50c 
NEW SNOW (Fay 1946). Medium, 42’. A.M. 1948. 
The finest white Iris in commerce. White as the new 
snow, excé ne bright yellow beard. No haft 
markings t branched stalk with three large, 
ruffled flaring flowers open at the same time. $10.00 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees 1939). Early, 40’. A.M. 1941 
A beautiful © blue white. The unopened buds 
are lightly tint lue but the blossoms open a cool 
white $1.25 
SNOW VELVET (' 35s 1942). Late, 36’. H.M. 1942. 
An excellent, \ \vety textured white with a gild- 
ing of gold in tl oat $1.50 
YELLOW IRIS 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbacl) 1942). Medium Late, 38” 
A.M. 1946. Top ranking, rich brilliant deep yellow. Ex- 
cellent form an plendid stalk. See picture. $1.50 
ELSA SASS (H. Sass 1939). Medium Late, 36’. A.M. 
1941. “Lemon-ice’ toned Iris. Light lemon yellow 
with a white aré the falls. Ruffled flowers. 60c 
GOLDEN MAJESTY (Salbach 1938). Medium, 40”. A.M. 
1940. The best deep golden yellow at a moderate 
price 60c 
GOLDEN RUFFLES (C. Taylor 1946). Medium, 38’. 
H.M. 1946. This gets my vote for the finest yellow 
Iris. Huge wide, smooth, well branched medium yel- 
low with a slight ruffling. Winner of many show 
awards $7.50 
GOLDEN SPIKE (Whiting 1940). Medium, 36”. A.M. 
1942. A fine deep yellow self with an orange beard 
The flowers are large and full. $1.00 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass 1943). Medium, 36". 
A.M. 1945. A clear lemon yellow with a hint of green. 
Crisp texture, ruffled, nicely rounded flowers. $2.00 
OLA KALA (J. Sass 1943). Medium, 38’’. A.M. 1945, 
Dykes medal 1948. Onfeee-the top ranking Iris of all 
time. Very deep ruffled yellow, almost an orange ef- 
fect. $2.50 
FAIR ELAINE (Mitchell 1938). Medium, 36”. A.M. 
1940. A yellow distinctly different from all others. A 
bi-tone with pale primrose standards and rich gold 
falls. 75¢ 
BLUE IRIS 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943). Medium, 36”. A.M. 
1945. Fine light, cool, ruffled lavender blue. Domed, 
flaring standards, nearly horizontal falls $2.00 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945). Medium, 40’. AM 
1947. Large flowers of near cornflower blue with a 
silvery overtone. Widely branched. Very fine. $7.50 
BLUE VALLEY (Smith 1947). Medium Late, 38’’. H.M. 
1947. Large full ruffled medium blue. The closest ap- 
proach to true blue. Fine form, fine branching. Crisp, 
ruffled flaring falls. An all around top Iris. $18.00 
CHIVALRY (J. Wills 1944). Medium, 36”. A.M. 1946, 
Dykes Medal 1947. One of the great Irises. So much 
in demand that it was almost impossible to buy it for 
three years. A large ruffled, medium blue that has 
everything. See illustration $10.00 
GREAT LAKES (Cousins 1938). Medium, 38’. A.M. 
1940, Dykes Medal 1942. Ranked as the No. 1 Iris 
for years. Still a fine light blue. $1.00 

LADY MOHR 
LAKE SHANNON (DeForest 1945). Medium, 38’’. H.M 
1946. A broad petaled bright indigo blue. Standards 
and falls wide and fluted. Splendid branching. $6.00 
PALE DAWN (Fay 1947). Early Medium, 38”. A very 
pale blue Iris, near white in tone but retains its color in 
the hottest sun. Huge tailored flowers on a well 
branched stalk $7.50 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1933). Early Medium, 40” 
A. M. 1936. For many years a favorite in the light blue 
class 40c 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932). Medium, 44’. Dykes Medal 
1935. Very tall flaring medium blue. Large flowers on 
a finely branched stalk 40c 
SYLVIA MURRAY (Norton 1944). Medium, 38”. H.M 
1946. Large flaring tailored light blue that is tops 
in its class. Very fine planted with the new pink Iris 
$3.00 
MAUVE AND VIOLET IRIS 
ORMOHR (Kleinsorge 1937). Medium, 36’. A.M. 1940 
A large silver lavender veined violet 50+ 
VIOLET CROWN (Kirkland 1931). Early Medium, 38”. 
A tall and stately deep toned lilac shade that is rich and 
glistening 50e 
VIOLET SYMPHONY (Smith 1940). Medium, 36’. A.M 
1943. Huge gleaming lilac mauve self. Considered 
by the experts to be the best in its class $1.00 
DARK BLUE AND PURPLE IRIS 
ELMOHR (Loomis 1942). Medium, 36’’. Dykes Medal 
1945. The sensational mulberry-purple. Huge flowers, 
sometimes seven inches across. One of the very finest 
See illustration $1.00 
INDIAN HILLS (Grant 1935). Medium, 36”. Large 
flowers of a rich true purple 40c 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943). Medium, 38” 
A.M. 1945. A smooth glowing red purple. A brilliant 
and distinctive Iris. See illustration $3.50 
MRS. J. L. GIBSON (Gibson 1930). Medium, 36”. A 
rich velvety, thick substanced flower of inky, blue 
purple. 50c 
NIGHTFALL (Hal! 1942). Early Medium, 36”. A.M. 
1945. Deep pansy purple. The standards are a shade 
lighter than the falls. A fine Iris. $1.00 
ROYAL CREST (Milliken 1948). Medium, 38’. A fine 
new dark blue violet. Large wavy flowers on a strong, 
tall, nicely branched stalk $7.50 
SABLE (P. Cook 1938). Medium, 34’. A.M. 1940. An 
almost black Iris. A beautiful dark blue purple with 
a silky sheen. $1.00 
SHERIFFA (White 1932). Early Medium, 40”. A tall, 
iridescent purple which is outstanding $1.00 
RED IRIS 
CAPTAIN WELLS (P. Cook 1941). Late, 34’. A.M 
1943. Luxuriant, glossy maroon red. A fine clear color 
Very smooth tailored flowers. $1.50 
CHEERIO (Ayers 1934) . Early Medium, 40’. A.M. 1938 
One of the brightest Iris in the red tones. A bi-color 
Standards several shades lighter than the falls. 40c 
GARDEN FLAME (H. Sass 1941). Medium Late, 34’ 
A.M. 1943. A flame in the garden. A rich rose garnet 
red $1.50 
JUNALUSKA (Kirkland 1934). Early Medium, 36” 
A. M. 1937. Essentially a red Iris but blended with 
shades of copper and gold. 40c 
RANGER (Kleinsorge 1943). Medium, 40’. A.M. 1946 
The No. | red Iris in commerce. Large long flowers 
of almost true crimson. Tall, fine stalk $3.00 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass 1944) . Medium, 36”. A.M. 
1947. One of the top reds. Deep mahogany red. Finely 
formed and smoothly finished. See illustration. $5.00 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1937). Medium, 38”. 
Dykes Medal 1941. A huge, rich, rosy wine red. Large 
flowers on good stalks. Long a very popular Iris. $1.00 
TAN AND BROWN IRIS 
JEAN CAYEUX (Cayeux 1931). Medium, 34”. A light 
havana brown. A golden tan effect in the garden. 40c 
OLD PARCHMENT (Kleinsorge 1939). Medium, 38”. 
A.M. 1941. A different Iris. Ivory with a creamy tan 
infusion. $1.00 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942). Medium, 34” 
A. M. 1946. A rigid, flaring flower in light tobacco 
brown. Very fine. Top ranking Iris in its class. $5.00 

BLUE SHIMMER 
PINK TONED IRIS 
CHINA MAID (Milliken 1936). Medium, 38”. A.M 
1939. Big pink blended with light golden bronze and 
soft lilac 715¢ 
LULLABY (Hall 1943). Early Medium, 36". A pastel 
color. Described as both an apple blossom pink and an 
orchid pink $2.00 
LYNN LANGFORD (Hall 1946). Medium, 36’, H.M 
1946. A very beautiful orchid pink with a golden yel- 
low center. Very smooth. No other Iris approaches its 
coloring. One of the finest of all Iris. $8.00 
MANYUSYA (Sass-Hill) . Medium, 32’. A low growing 
ruffled deep orchid pink. Fine for the front of the 
border $1.00 
REMEMBRANCE (Hall 1942). Medium Late, 38”. A.M 
1944. Big, light pink blend with a heavy infusion of 
cream $2.00 
TRUE PINK IRIS 
CHERIE (Hall 1947). Early Medium, 34”. A.M. 1948 
2 A large ruffled full bodied flamingo pink of excellent 
form and substance with a deep tangerine beard. The 
stems are stout and well branched. This is a beautiful 
, true pink Iris. Very fine in every respect $20.00 
FLORA ZENOR (J. Sass 1942). Late, 42” A.M. 1944 
This is one of the first of the true pink Iris. A bi-color 
The flowers are small for the tall stalks. Plant in the 
back of the border $1.00 
SQ 72 (Loomis). Medium, 38”. Tall, well branched pale 
pink bi-color. The best true pink at a moderate price 
$2.00 
ROSE TONED IRIS 
BURGUNDY ROSE (Hall 1946) . Medium, 36”. The large 
ruffled dark amethyst colored flowers are carried on 
strong well branched stems. The color of Burgundy 
Rose is striking and it has great garden value $5.00 
LIGHTHOUSE (Salbach 1936). Late, 34’. A.M. 1940 
A very brilliant coppery rose with an inner orange 
glow 60c 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941). Medium, 40” 
A.M. 1944. An imposing Iris. A self of radiant mul- 
berry-rose. Large sized flowers. Tall stalks and well 
branched $1.25 
ROSE BOWL (Milliken). Medium, 44’. A very tall 
blended rose with a golden bronze center. Makes a 
brilliant clump in the garden. $1.00 
PLICATAS 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942). Medium, 36’. A.M 
1944. One of the outstanding Iris. Ground color white, 
peppered with clear blue. Large flowers. See illus- 
tration $2.50 
FIRE DANCE (Fay 1947). Medium Late, 36”. A very 
red plicata whose glowing depth of color commands 
the attention of all vistors. The flower is round and full 
with flaring falls; buff edged in red. The standards 
are heavily marked all over wine red. The best of its 
$10.00 
type 
b. MME LOUIS AUREAU (Cayeux 1934).. Early, ie 
Deepest colored rosy heliotrope delicately dotted on a 
silvery white background 40c 
MINNIE COLQUIT (H. Sass 1942). Early Medium, 36” 
A.M. 1945. A striking, massive wine purple bordered 
plicata on a pure white background. Different from all 
others $3.00 
TIFFANJA (DeForest 1942). Medium, 38”. A.M. 1936 
Ranks highest in the yellow ground plicata class 
Ground color is cream, sprinkled light golden brown 
See illustration $1.50 
TIFFANY (H. Sass 1938). Medium, 34”. A.M. 1943. 
Popular yellow ground plicata, deep rose stitching. 50¢ 
MOONLIT SEA (J. Sass 1943). Medium, 36’’. This is 
an odd yellow brushed blue. A very different Iris, noth- 
ing like it. 50c 
BI-COLORS 
AMIGO (Williamson 1934). Medium, 34’. A.M. 1938 
Rich pansy-purple-violet bi-color. One of the older 
Iris, but still the best of its color 15¢ 
LADY MOHR (Salbach 1944). Early Medium, 36”. A.M. 
1946. There is nothing like it. Big beautiful flower 
Oyster white standards. Pale chartreuse falls with prom- 
inent veining and dark patch of red violet surrounding 
the beard. A standout Iris. See illustration. $5.00 
GYPSY (Kleinsorge 1944). Late, 38’. H.M. 1945. A 
warm, orangy cast Iris with copper gold standards and 
chestnut brown falls. Tall, well branched stalks. $2.00 

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For a Budget Start of an IRIS COLLECTION 
Choose TEN Varieties from This List $3 50 
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JAKE ELSA SASS GOLDEN MAJESTY 
SHINING W S SIERRA BLUE ORMOHR 
INDIAN HILLS CHEERIO JUNALUSKA 
JEAN CAYEl TIFFANY MME. LOUIS AUREAU 
WABASH MIDWEST GEM LIGHTHOUSE 
CHINA MAIC VIOLET CROWN MOUNT CLOUD 



BLENDS 
AZTEC COPPER (Klei 2/1939) . Medium, 36”. H.M 
1940. A huge deep tan blend with some violet and 
copper - $1.00 
BRYCE CANYON leinsorge 1944) Medium, 36” 
A.M. 1937, Runner-up for the Dykes Medal 1948. A 
stunning copper auburn-brown. One of the best Iris in 
commerce. Se¢ on $6.00 
CASA MORENA (Def + 1943). Medium, 38’. A.M 
1946. A lively blend of burnt-sienna and chestnut. One 
of the richest | brown shades with a pleasing 
iridescence $4.00 
CORDOVAN (kKle 946). Medium, 34”. H.M 
1947. A very rich brown red blend with a glossy finish 
like Cordovan leather $4.00 
GOLDEN RUSSET 46). Early Medium, 40”. H.M 
1947. An Iris of great size. Flowers seven inches high 
with falls nine inches across. The color is a golden rus- 
set. A breath-taking Iri: $7.50 
GRAND CANYON (Kleinsorge 1941). Medium, 38” 
A.M. 1944. A deep colored blend of plum, copper and 
gold. Suggests the Grand Canyon of Arizona for which 
it was named $1.00 
MIDWEST GEM(H. Sass 1937). Medium, 36”. H.M 
1937. A pleasing blend of peach and buff, with ruffled 
petals 50c 
NYLON (Whiting 1940). Medium, 36’. A smooth rosy 
beige self. Large well rounded flowers on well branched 
stalks 75¢ 
OREGON TRAIL (Kleinsorge 1943) . Medium, 36”. Large 
flowers in shades of brown and gold. A very attractive 

Iris $2.00 
OZONE (J. Sass 1935). Medium Late, 36’. A.M. 1938. 
A rosy lavender blend with copper at the hafts. Un- CHIVALRY, 
usual and popular 50c 
PRAIRIE SUNSET (H. Sass 1939). Medium, 34’. Dykes 
Medal 194 2<4—farrrocestierdof -apricot;peach—and 
coppery gold. $1.00 
SPURIAS 
The Spuria Iris bloom about two weeks later than 
the tall bearded Iris. A few Spurias will prolong the Iris 
season in the garden. In general appearance, the flowers 
resemble the Dutch Iris, used by florists, but the flowers 
are much larger. They bloom on stalks three to four feet 
tall and each stalk will open four or five flowers They 
make excellent cut flowers. 
AZURE DAWN. A fine blue-lavender of uniform color- 
ing except for a pale yellow patch on the falls 48". 
$1.50 
FIFTH SYMPHONY. A golden brown veining is loosely 
threaded on a background of deep yellow giving almost 
an orange effect. 36” $2.00 
MICHIGAN STATE. A huge bronze flower of a beauti- 
ful round form. A loose veining over both standards 
and falls produes a light bronze effect. 40”. $3.00 
RUSSET FLAME. Rich russet coloring. The undercolor is 
deep yellow, the falls being heavily bordered with dark 
brown. The standards are washed to a brownish yellow. 
40”. $2.00 
SHELFORD GIANT. A very large, tall cream Makes a 
beautiful cut flower. $1.00 
SUNNY DAY. A very brilliant golden yellow. One of the 
best. 40”. $1.00 



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