
Greetings Friends: 
It is a pleasure to hand you our iris catalogue and we hope you find it 
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We wish to thank our customers for their patronage and the kind letters 
of approval they have sent us. 
We believe there are no finer tall bearded iris plants than those grown in the 
Yakima Valley in Washington. Only the best are good enough. They are 
easier to grow than plants grown in less favorable surroundings. 
EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED 
Standards—Upright petals 
Falls—Lower petals 
Amoena—White or white tinted standards with dark falls 
Variegata—Yellow or yellow toned standards with dark falls 
Blend—Two or more colors one of which is always yellow 
Bicolor—An iris having two colors 
Bitone—Two shades of the same color 
Self—Standards and falls-are the same color 
Plicata—Stitched or stippled with dark color on lighter background 
Texture—Sheen or finish of the petals 
Substance—Thickness of the petals 
AIS—American Iris Society 
HM—Honorable Mention by AIS 
AM—Award of merit by AIS 
Dykes Medal—Highest award given by AIS 
Naturally award winning iris should be the best to buy 
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TERMS OF SALE 
All plants are guaranteed true to name, disease free, of good blooming size 
and to reach you in good growing condition. If you are not well pleased with your 
plants when they arrive please notify us so adjustment can be made. If for any 
reason we cannot fill all your order your money will be promptly returned. 
We will not substitute without your permission but suggest» that you name some 
acceptable substitutes in case some are sold out. 
Shipment will begin about July Ist. in the order in which orders are received. 
Shipment will be by prepaid mail unless you ask for express shipment. Planting 
instructions included in each shipment. 
If your order is less than $3.00 please send 25c for postage. 
Please include 3% sales tax if you are a resident of Washington. 
Please remit by check, money order, or registered letter. 
No C. O. Ds, please. They cost more. 
The saving we make by getting out this inexpensive catalog enables us to 
make you this unusual iris offer. 
50% More Iris For Your Money! Make Your Own Collections 
All orders under $5.00 are net catalog price. On orders of $5.00 or more you 
may choose 50% more iris which we will send you free. Example—If your order 
is $10.00 choose $5.00 more in free iris. This is your free collection and applies 
to all plants except those marked with an*. There is not enough stock of these 
and only one will be sold to a customer. 
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