


Greetings 
We take pleasure in presenting to you our 1950 catalog 
of Tall Bearded Iris and trust that it will prove to be 
of interest. 
Most careful thought has been given to the varieties 
which are grown and offered to our growing list of satis- 
fied customers. Out of over two thousand recognized 
varieties, we have selected those offered and described 
in this booklet as most worthy of your consideration. 
Among the list are varieties which have made great 
names for themselves in the past years, others which 
recently became most popular and are in great demand 
by Iris Lovers everywhere. There are also the best of 
the new introductions created by the leading hybrid- 
izers of the country which have every indication of be- 
coming real hits and the Iris “greats” of tomorrow. 
You can depend on each and every one, with ordinary 
care, to give most satisfying results in your garden. 
LOCATION 
Our Gardens are located one-half mile west of the 
village of Pleasant Valley, Bucks County, Penna. When 
entering Pleasant Valley, watch for our sign posts. Vis- 
itors are most welcome during the blooming season 
and we hope that you will pay us a visit. We believe 
that you will feel well rewarded for the time and effort. 
BLOOMING SEASON 
The normal blooming season for this locality is from 
mid-May until mid-June. This season is undoubtedly 
a week or ten days behind normal. Our guess for the 
peak bloom this year would be from May 26th until 
June 6th. If you intend visiting us, you will probably 
see the most varieties blooming if you come during 
this period. 
SHIPMENTS 
Tall Bearded Iris may be planted anytime from early 
July until early October. We commence making ship- 
ments about July 5th. PLEASE do not ask for them 
prior to that date. If you want real large rhizomes, get 
them in August or Sept. All will be labeled true to 
name and packed for shipment with greatest of care. 
We make no substitutions unless you so indicate on 
your order blank. 
TERMS 
(Cash with order. We do not ship C.0.D. On orders 
amounting to less than $3.00, we ask that you kindly 
add 25¢ extra for transportation and packing expense. 
Orders are shipped postpaid anywhere in the United 
States. Cultural directions are supplied to every cus- 
tomer. BE SURE to read information given on Page 2 
under Special Offer and Free Iris. 
GUARANTEE 
Our Gardens are licensed and inspected by the Penna. 
Dept. of Agriculture. Every rhizome sold will be freshly 
dug, of blooming size and free from disease and insect 
pests. 
