
SAUGATUCK 

SPURIA _ 
IRIS 
The Spurias, often called 
the ‘butterfly Iris’’, are another 
beardless variety of the Iris 
family which is hardy and easy 
to grow. They range from three 
to five feet in height and will 
grow in most any location of the 
garden. 
We feel confident that they 
will grow in any section, from 
the colder Northeastern states 
to the warmer Southern states, 
because we have shipped Spurias 
to all sections, and all reports 
about their adapting themselves : 
have been good. TWO OPALS 
Their blooming season starts near the last of the Bearded Iris 
season, thus prolonging Iris display in the garden. Too, they are one 
of the finest for cut flowers for arrangements and especially fine 
for corsages. 
Once planted, they establish themselves and do not need to be 
transplanted for several years. Like the other rhizomous Iris, they 
should be given shallow plantings, that is, just cover the rhizomes. 
Plant from 11% to 2 feet apart. 
For specimen blooms we suggest an application of steer ferti- 
lizer around your plants, at the close of the winter, when the new 
growth is starting up. A compost mulch is very fine too. Keep 
them well watered during their growing season, especially the pre- 
blooming growth. You will be well rewarded. 
SHIPMENTS will be made from September Ist, to late Decem- 
ber. For those living in the colder regions we will ship in late 
February, after your hard, cold winter is over, if you wish it. Please 
keep in mind that blooms should not be expected until next year, 
if planted this late. 
AZURE DAWN (Nies 1947) 
An attractive blue-lavender of smooth color and texture, with 
a lemon-chrome signal patch on the falls. 46’. 
$1.25; 3 tor $300 
BLUE DISPLAY (Nies 1947) 
This is a tall medium blue Spuria iris with a yellow signal patch. 
Strong grower and heavy bloomer, a fine garden accent and will 
doubtless be in much demand for flower arrangements and com- 
mercial cut flower growers. Late. 46’’. Gl SOs 3) tier Ssh, 15 
BRONZSPUR (Nies 1941) 
A blending of brown and yellow, veined sepia. The garden effect 
is brownish-tan. 467’. Sile2 ese ton 55.00 
CANARY ISLAND (M. R. Walker 1948) 
Large flowered tall Spuria, remarkably sturdy and free-flowering. 
The delightful canary-yellow falls are very broad, ruffled around 
the edges in white. Standards large and erect, somewhat flar- 
ing, are white with canary-yellow at the haft. Style arms very 
broad and show a beautiful white crest. Stalks about 48” tall. 
Highly commended A.1.S. 1947. $6.00 
DUTCH DEFIANCE (Nies 1943) 
A very good hardy blue with a yellow signal patch on the slightly 
frilled falls. Eric Nies considers this one of his best Spurias, 
and it most certainly is the largest in size. Award of Merit, 
A.1.S. 1949. 48”. $4.00; 3 for $10.00 
INI GHERSAN@EBRNAN DO VACCEY 
LARK SONG (Nies 1946) 
The most ruffled of all the Spurias, and certainly it reminds us 
of Misty Gold. Beautifully poised, broadly horizontal in form. 
Its heavy substance and nicely rounded falls are a most delightful 
shade of rich yellow with the ruffled border white. The stand- 
ards are almost white. This one is a heavy bloomer. Only a few 
rhizomes available. $10.00 
MICHIGAN STATE (Nies 1943) 
Large bronze flower of good form. The entire flower is veined 
in a deeper tone of brownish bronze, producing a variation in 
effect. 40’ $2.00 
MONNIERI 
A golden yellow. This and Ochroleuca were used extensively in 
the work of creating this new series of Spuria beauties. 36’’. 60c 
OCHROLEUCA 
Soft white flowers, yellow patch on the falls. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
PASTORAL (E. Nies 1943) 
A dainty innovation of an orange and lavender combination. The 
center of the fall petals is orange-yellow with a delicate lavender 
border. The upright standards are yellow suffused to lavender. 
Light lavender styles with deep lavender crests enhance this 
lovely creation. Very fine form, substance and texture. 32’. 
$3.50; 3 for $8.75 
RUSSET FLAME (Nies 1941) 
A distinctive addition to the Spurias. Its glowing rich russet 
coloring, with an undercolor of deep yellow, is charming. The 
falls are bordered dark brown. 40’. G81) S0) 
SAUGATUCK (Nies 1941) 
This is a medium shade of lavender-blue. The standards are 
blue, with a yellow base. Falls are yellow with a wide border of 
the same lavender-blue around the edges. The veining is slightly 
pronounced. Early. 42”’. Sl Se sh tier S3),50 
TWO OPALS (E. Nies 1946) 
The. Spurias are now coming to us in that much to be admired 
ruffled form. This one is most pleasing in its ‘new look’’. The 
standards are soft cream. Falls are the same, washed with lav- 
ender. Two Opals has that odd and rare gift of acquiring the 
tints or tones of whatever background it is placed against. This 
quality will make it most valuable for ‘’My Lady’s Corsage’’. 
Stock is still limited. 46’. $7.00 
WADI ZEM ZEM (Milliken 1943) 
An extremely large flower of clear deep cream color, with flar- 
ing falls two inches or better in width. An outstanding Spuria of 
excellent form, finish and substance. 487’. $3.00 
YELLOW SWALLOWTAIL (Nies 1943) 
Light yellow standards and rich deep velvety yellow falls of very 
smooth extra heavy substance. Not a fast increaser. 36’’. $3.00 
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