June Howering Oh US 
The culture of the Bearded Irises offers no difficulties. 
But because they will grow under arid conditions, will 
survive in shade, and bravely assume the part, too often 
thrust upon them, of rescuing from desolation some gar- 
den region where little else will consent to grow, these 
willing plants are, more often than not, treated with scant 
consideration and denied the opportunity to develop the 
full measure of their beauty and nobility. Even so they 
pluckily grow and blossom; but give them their desire— 
abundant sunshine, good soil rich in lime and devoid of 
fresh manure, intelligent watering during dry seasons, 
particularly when the buds are forming—and the reward 
in multiplicity of flowers, in their improved color and 
size and texture, in the sturdy increase of the clumps, 
will astonish many a one who is under the impression that 
he is familiar with the manifold charms of color, the per- 
fection of form of these most enchanting flowers. 
We have noted the many similarities existing, and have 
finally selected what we would consider the most desirable 
varieties, so that you may plant all of the following in 
your garden without danger of regret. 
Our prices are based upon selection, of course, of extra 
strong plants. 
Order early. Planting season starts in July. 
BERMUDA SAND. This beautiful Iris is most readily 
described as a light coffee tan with a glint of gold. Strong 
grower with broad fine foliage. Height, 36 inches. Each, 
$1.75; 3 for $5.00. 
CALIFORNIA GOLD. The finest deep yellow Iris in- 
troduced to date. It is simply superb, having a brilliance 
and purity of color and perfection of form and finish not 
approached by any other deep yellow Iris. The flowers 
are large and very freely produced. Height, 36 inches. 
Each, $0.75; 3 for $2.00. 
CHINA MAID. This is a great favorite of ours. It is a 
handsome, soft, rosy bronze blend, with a yellow throat 
and rich golden beard, on tall, erect stem. It is different 
in color from any other Iris and is one of our very best 
soft blends. Height, 4.2 inches. Each, $1.75; 3 for $5.00. 
See illustration, page 24. 
Tall Bearded or Pogon Irises 
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.-—KEats 
CITY OF LINCOLN. Clear golden yellow standards 
with broad fiery red falls. A most beautiful color con- 
trast. Height, 42 inches. Each, $1.50; 3 for $4.25. 
E. B. WILLIAMSON. The gigantic flowers are a bright 
red with a coppery sheen throughout the flower. Falls 
are slightly lighter at the edges, and a fine contrasting 
bright orange beard. Height, 36 inches. Each, $1.25; 3 
for $3.50. 
GARDEN MAGIC. This is a late flowering variety with 
very large flowers deep velvety red. falls maroon-red with 
bright orange beard. Very beautiful. Height, 40 inches. 
Each, $1.75; 3 for $5.00. 
GOLDEN GLINT. The handsome, well shaped flowers 
are of unusual coloring. The large silky cup-shaped 
standards being cream colored, flushed and lightly 
blotched pale violet, while the smooth velvety falls are of 
rich old gold, splashed irregularly with soft maroon. The 
lemon-yellow crest and bright orange beard add to its 
beauty. A prodigious bloomer. Height, 30 inches. Each, 
$2.25; 3 for $6.50. See illustration, page 24. 
GREAT LAKES. Winner of the Dykes Medal and se- 
lected with highest honors by the American Iris Society 
in 1948. It is the finest light clear self blue yet introduced. 
Petals are of the finest of texture and the beard is almost 
white. Height, 48 inches. Each, $0.85; 3 for $2.25. 
GUDRUN. Most popular of all white Iris. Gigantic 
blooms of heavy texture lightly lined with gold toward 
the center, orange beard. Height, 32 inches. Each, $0.60: 
3 for $1.25. 
PINK SATIN. Honorable Mention by the American Iris 
Society. One of the finest pink tones and one of the largest, 
tallest, smoothest and finest soft pink-toned Irises intro- 
duced to date. Height, 46 inches. Each, $0.75; 3 for 
$2.00. 
SABLE. Beautiful black violet, one of the deepest toned 
Iris with an attractive blue beard. The finest dark blue. 
Height, 40 inches. Each, $2.25; 3 for $6.50. 
SIERRA SNOW. Large flowers with beautifully crinkled 
edges of pure white, nicely branched. One of the best of 
the whites. Height, 40 inches. Each, $1.50; 3 for $4.25. 
TEZEBEL. The well placed flowers stand out nicely from 
the foliage. Apricot standards dotted pink and brownish 
red; ivory falls edged with maroon dots. Height, 30 
inches. Each, $2.25; 3 for $6.50. See illustration, page 24. 
TRUE CHARM. The finest “Plicata.” Of large size, ex- 
quisite form and coloring. White standards suffused with 
soft lavender; falls — creamy white. Very fragrant. 
Height, 38 inches. Each, $1.50; 3 for $4.25. See illustra- 
tion, page 24. 
WABASH. Another Dykes Medal winner. The white 
standards are nicely ruffled and the deep purple falls are 
margined white. Height, 38 inches. Each, $0.75; 3 for 
$2.00. 
YELLOW JEWEL. This is undoubtedly the finest deep 
yellow. It is a deep, rich, smooth chrome-yellow of fine 
form and texture, with an exceedingly brilliant orange 
beard. It was one of the most admired Irises in the Show 
garden last year on account of its perfect form, unusually 
deep color and smooth texture. Height, 33 inches. Each, 
$2.25; 3 for $6.50. See illustration, page 24. 






SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 
One EXTRA SELECTEDSROOIpeachtot 16 varie- 
ties. Total 16 roots. Catalog Value, $23.70 
Special Price, $22.00 
Three EXTRA SELECTED ROOTS cachet 16 va- 
rieties. Total 48 roots. Catalog Value, $66.75 
Special Price, $64.00 


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