IRIS— 
Orchids of the Garden 
We are living in a day of great advancement, and the advance in other lines of 
endeavor is reflected in the progress that has been made in iris breeding. Iris varie- 
ties that were leaders ten years ago have now been relegated to the background, in 
many instances, having had to relinquish their places to newer originations of great 
merit. 
We know of no perennial with a greater or wider range in color, and shades of 
the primary colors, than the iris. 
If you visit our gardens during the blooming season, you will see thousands of iris 
in bloom in every color and shade imaginable. There are named varieties of the 
latest introductions as well as the older varieties of outstanding quality. We also have 
several thousand iris and hemerocallis seedlings that will thrill you, as they do us, 
with their beauty. Many of them will give their first bloom this coming June. 
If you cannot visit our gardens, and you are not acquainted with the varieties, 
we will gladly help you make your selections. 
Iris are easily grown in any sunny, well-drained location, and they will bloom 
there with little or no attention, but if you wish to have choice flowers — flowers 
that you will be proud of, and the kind that will make your friends and neighbors 
thrill with admiration, give them the best of care. Follow directions given with 
every order. Join the American Iris Society which will give you all the latest in- 
formation about new introductions, improved cultural methods and other valuable 
information that will help you to grow and enjoy the best in iris. 
JOIN THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY 
Membership in this top-notch society brings you four bulletins each year. Bul- 
letins contain a wealth of information on Iris progress, comments from amateur and 
professional growers, and award information. Dues in this Society $3.50 a year 
and really worth it. Family Dues $5.00 annually. Address: Geddes Douglas, Secre- 
tary, American Iris Society, 444 Chestnut St., Nashville 10, Tenn. 
DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF IRIS 
Aladdin’s Wish (Murawska 1945) Here is really a break in iris color that is most 
pleasing and novel. The color is difficult to adequately describe, being a 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 excellent and branching very good. 36”. $3.00 
Amigo (Williams 1934) This iris is very suggestive of a velvety blue-purple pansy 
having very heavy texture and fine form. S. clear light lavender violet. F. 
deep hyacinth violet shading out to a lighter violet. 34”. 75¢ 
~ Azure Skies (Pattison 1943) A perfectly formed, ruffled, azure-blue self. Standards 
are firmly domed and falls flaring almost horizontally. The white beard adds 
clarity and gives a pleasing sense of coolness. Splendid substance. One of the 
most lovely, light blue iris to date. 36”. $1.25 
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