Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sarcoxie. Mo. 
Daylilies (Memeracallis) 
THALIA (Russell) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
The color is exact canary yellow, but the petals and sepals are 
overcast with a rosy brown. The sepals are twisted and the 
petals pinched. 
THE DIRECTOR (Russell) Each $2.00 
This huge wide flower with its overlapping petals is quite the 
most stately thing imaginable. The petals are fully ruffled and 
crinkled like crepe paper. The color is a rich shade of wine 
red, not a fiery red, with rich narrow veins of Burgundy. The 
sepals are a shade lighter and the huge wide throat is chrome 
colored. This flower will grace any garden. Blooms 5 inches 
across. 24% feet. June. (Introducer’s description.) 
THERON (Stout) Each $2.00 
Deep red, curved and twisted petals. Pale yellow-orange throat, 
shaded green at base. 3 feet. June. 
THOROBRED (39-129) (Nesmith, 1941) Each $2.00 
Large lily-like flowers of rich red borne on tall graceful stalks 
and very brilliant in the garden. I have found this variety val- 
uable in breeding pinks and reds. July-August. 40 inches. 
H. THUMBERGIA (Species) Each 25c 
Rich buttercup yellow, flowering later than Sovereign. 
TRAIL BLAZER (Russell) Each $5.00 
Wide petals and sepals of the deepest red, with a slightly dark- 
er eye zone and a yellow throat. The finish is like satin, and 
no sun has ever marred its beauty. The blooms are 4 inches 
in diameter. 3 feet. June. 
VESTA (Stout) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Deep orange with slight fulvous markings in mid-zone. 2% feet. 
May-June. 
VULCAN (Stout) Each $2.00 
Deep red with orange throat, medium size. May-June. 
WAR PATH (Russell) Each $1.25 
Petals and sepals an even dark mahogany red, very wide, opens 
full. A real beauty. 
WAU-BUN (Stout, 1930) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
Uniform cadmium yellow, outer half overcast delicate fulvous 
red, petals large and broad, freely curving contour of petals is 
unique. Excellent. 3 feet. July-August. 
WINNIE NIGHTINGALE Each $1.00 
48 inches. A rich new glowing orange self without a speck of 
color to mar it. Star-shaped flowers, the three alternating pet- 
als having beautifully crimped edges. Very handsome. July. 
WINSOME (Yeld) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
34 inches. A dainty, fragrant soft creamy yellow daylily of 
Kuropean origin that is most attractive. 
ris 
The origin of the various names of the iris is as fanciful as the 
color and form of its flowers. Pliny wrote, nearly two thousand 
years ago, that “Iris” is Egyptian for “eye,” and that the name 
“Tris” signifies “Eye of Heaven.’ The word “Iris” is Greek for 
“rainbow.” In classic mythology, Iris, the rainbow personified, 
was one of the minor goddesses and messenger of the greater 
divinities, particularly of Juno. The Iris is also known as Fleur-de- 
lis, Fleurs-de-Lois, Flower-de-luce, Fleur-delice (Flower of Delight), 
Fluer-de-lueur (Flower of Light), Flag, “Poor Man’s Orchid,” 
“Orchid of the North,” “Rainbow Flower,’ “Dagger-Flower,”’ La 
Flambe Blanche, and many other names. 
The Iris are showy and interesting flowers for outdoor bloom, 
and they do give a rainbow-like display of colors. They are widely 
known and planted; perennials with rhizomes or bulb-like root- 
stocks, mostly narrow long leaves; and commonly erect habit. 
Something over 1,000 species of iris, with innumerable garden 
varieties are cultivated only to a slight extent. As will be seen 
by their distribution, iris are especially adapted by their hardi- 
ness to growth in our gardens, though some forms and species 
need special treatment or protection. 
The planting of the iris is a simple matter, as it has but few 
requirements; but these should be observed. 
The iris is a sun lover and grows most luxuriantly and flowers 
most abundantly in full exposure to the sun. It will grow well 
and flower to some extent in partial shade if normal moisture is 
available, but the quantity of flowers it will produce will usually 
be in proportion to the amount of sunshine it receives. The iris 
does well in a dry situation where most plants would perish of 
drought, and its ability to withstand heat and drought is one of 
its most valuable characteristics. 
Good drainage is essential. A moist soil suits the iris admirably 
if the drainage is good, but in the absence of drainage much 
moisture will cause decay. If the drainage is poor, sloping beds, 
mounds or ridges should be made for the plants. 
It is not particular as to soil. It will thrive in either heavy or 
light soil, but the former, if drainage is good, is preferable to the 
latter. Ordinary good garden loam suits it best. Unless the soil 
is poor, fertilizers are unnecessary, but if a richer soil is wanted, 
dig in a little bone meal. 
Iris like a little lime. Usually there is enough of this element 
present, but when it is lacking it may be supplied in the form of 
powdered slacked lime, pulverized old mortar or ground limestone. 
The iris can be successfully transplanted any time when the 
ground is not frozen. If planted in the spring, and especially late 
in the spring, it seldom blooms the same season, and if it does the 
blooms are not as fine as those it will produce the following 
season. 
Planting the rhizomes or iris roots. Prepare a hole large enough 
to take the spread of the roots. Remembering that the top of the 
rhizomes should be flush with the garden level or just slightly 
higher, scoop out enough soil to allow a cushion to support the 
rhizome. Spread the roots out to the side so they rest in a non- 
tangled, natural position. Then fill in the planting hole with soil 
and water the plants to settle the soil about the roots. Keeping 
the soil moist and well cultivated at ail times makes for better 
growth of the plants, It encourages the production of fibrous roots 
with which the plants feed. 
The best planting time for iris generally is from June to Sep- 
tember. In mild climates planting may be extended into the month 
of November. Where the winters are cold, it is best to practice 
early planting for this allaws the plants to become well rooted 
and established before going dormant. 
Winter protection is advisable in northern severe winters. After 
the ground has frozen, in winter, apply a covering of clean mate- 
rial—such as straw, pine boughs, salt or marsh hay or other mate- 
rial which will not pack down tight. It is very essential that ven- 
eilation be present at all times while the covering prevents freez- 
ing and thawing of the soil. Leaves and manure should not be 
used as a mulch. They pack tightly and encourage rotting of the 
roots. The mulch should be removed in late spring after danger of 
frost has passed. 
Most iris in common cultivation increase rapidly, and should be 
divided and replanted every two or three years; otherwise the 
rhizomes become matted, and the blooms decrease in size. 

NOTICE—We recommend July and August as being the best 
time to plant iris in the northern states with August and Septem- 
ber best for southern states. We do not advise planting in June. 
We begin shipments of iris July 1 and peonies about August 20. 
ACTION FRONT (Cook, 1942) (E. M. 36 in.) Each $1.50 
A blaze of glory flares up in this coppery red iris. Both stand- 
ards and falls are broad, the haft is solidly colored, while the 
beard is a brilliant yellow. 
ALADDIN’S WISH (Murawska, 1945) Each $4.00 
Here is really a break in iris color that is most pleasing and 
novel. The color is difficult to adequately describe, being 
lovely shade of dulcet medium blue with brushings of cream 
radiating through the flower. Flowers are very large with full 
broad standards and copiously formed falls. Substance excel- 
lent and branching very good. 36 inches. 
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