abundant. 

SUSIANA—Oncocyclus 
SUSIANA (Mourning Bride Iris) 
This amazing Iris from the Holy Land has been a sensation wher- 
$2.00; 3 for $5.00; 6 for $8.50 
ever it has been seen. It is enchanting and wondrous, and may 
always be counted on to bring forth exclamations of amazement and 
delight. The flower is simply enormous, and the startling effect is 
that of a marvelous color symphony in silvery white and black. An 
abundant producer of pollen. One of the parents of Luna and Fair 
Enough. Quite hardy but may need some protection in the coldest 
areas. If you can't make your neighbors Oh! and Ah! with this, 
they're hopeless. 
For exhibition purposes Susiana is superb. I sent this Iris to my 
friend Fisher Harris in Salt Lake City, in the region where so many 
cattle died of the cold and snow. Susiana was grown out of doors. 
In spite of the very severe winter, it bloomed finely. He entered it 
in the Utah Iris Society’s show, and I quote his report verbatim: 
“Tt is an understatement to say that Susiana ‘stole the show.’ We had 
several thousand visitors, no more than a dozen of whom had ever seen 
Susiana or any other pure Onco. The result was that she not only stole 
the show, but, at times and almost literally stopped it, for—though she 
was placed next to the Queen (for which title she was not eligible) — 
no one saw the poor Queen. Instead, the aisle was blocked by those 
delighted and astonished at the exotic beauty of the almost incredible 
Susiana. Believe it or not, she was a full seven inches in diameter.” 
BISMARKIANA (Bismark Iris) $4.00; 3 for $10.00 
Dykes states this is the closest of Oncos to the famous Lortetii, 
though of a somewhat different coloring, which is wholly different 
from Susiana. Standards appear sky-blue, due to numerous blue 
veins on a creamy white ground, becoming creamy brown below. 
Falls brown, with a yellowish ground-work showing at edge. Beard 
violet-black on a yellow ground. Signal patch triangular, velvety 
black: sVE=—9". 
ATROPURPUREA (Crimson-Black Iris) * * $5.00 
A wondrous Iris that is sometimes almost as black as Nigricans, but 
which is usually more tinged with crimson. A smooth, intense color- 
ing, not noticeably veined or dotted. Signal patch intense, velvety 
black. Beard yellow, as in the the area directly under it. One of the 
parents of that choice bronzy Oncogelia Charon and of other inter- 
esting hybrids. See what you can produce by crossing it with the 
Regelias, or perhaps with Bearded Iris. A bold distinctive Iris that 
is sure to command attention. Blooms in March in the wilds near 
Gaza, where Samson is credited with destroying the temple and 
burying the multitude. EE—18”. 
NAZARENA (Nazareth Iris) * * * 
Here is my personal favorite of all Oncos. An absolutely stunning 
bicolor, Standards nicely cupped, gorgeous, glistening white, with 
the faintest of lavender veins. Falls sharply contrasting with the 
standards, rich yellow-cream, heavily covered with raised oval dots 
of dark chocolate brown. Signal patch large, velvety, intensely black. 
Haft of falls exceedingly wide, often a full 3 inches, thus making this 
absolutely unequaled for crosses planned to add width to the hafts 
and falls. Since the falls have such a distinct yellow cast, I foresee 
that this may be much more effective than Susiana as one parent 
in producing that clear yellow with Lady Mohr form of which so 
many have dreamed. VE—10” to 12”. 
$10.00; 3 for $25.00 
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World’s Most Complete Offerings of True Oncos 
In the three centuries since the landing of the Pilgrims, the Western World ha 
never had an opportunity to become acquainted with the wealth of diverse and 
fascinating species of Oncocyclus Iris that occur in various parts of Palestine and — 
surrounding countries. 
colorings of Iris that have been produced as descendants of Mr. Mohr’s one origina 
cross of Parisiana with the Onco Gatesii and named William Mohr, I have felt that 
it is high time that American hybridizers are given the long-awaited opportunity - 
of making fresh starts by crossing various Onco species with Bearded Iris. My new — 
Manual (pages 35 and 36) gives many suggestions on hybridizing with Oncos. 
Consequently, during the last few years, I have devoted much time and effort — 
and no little expense, to the direct air importation of all possible true Onco species. 
Our collection has now reached 29 species and natural varieties. Last year I intro-— 
duced to American flower lovers and hybridizers five rare species of true Oncos. 
The demand for these was so overwhelming all were sold out before shipping time. 
I have been partially able to replenish my stocks directly from Palestine and can 
now offer limited quantities of the species shown below. Only Susiana is relatively — 
Best to order these by AIR MAIL. Rhizomes naturally small, bulb-like. 
HAYNEI (Hayne's Iris) * * . 
An enormous, richly colored beauty from Mt. Gilboa, north of Jerusalem. Stand- 
ards bright light mulberry; falls intense blackish red, with a prominent mahog- 
any-black signal patch. Standards arched and gently waved, yet somewhat 
separate, giving a novel 3-pointed effect. 
tionally abundant. 
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After noting the tremendous advancement in the forms and 
$7.50; 3 for $18.75 — 
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A heavy seed-setter. E—18”. 
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A striking, very dark-colored Onco from Palestine that almost has — 
the appearance of being black. Actually the coloring consists of 
heavy veins and dots of reddish-black on a ground which is silvery 
grey in the standards and yellowish in the falls. Signal patch circu- 
lar, velvety black. Beard yellowish, tipped brown. E—12”. 
LORTETII (Lebanon Iris) * * * $7.50; 3 for $18.75 
This fabulous Iris is undoubtedly the most-awaited of Oncos for it is 
described by Dykes as the most beautiful of all Iris. His monograph, 
“The Genus Iris,” contains a full-page colored plate of this species, . 
bringing out its marvelous beauty. General effect is of a magnificent 
orchid-pink globe, sometimes as much as 7 or 8 inches in diameter. 
Standards white with faintest flush of lilac-pink and very fine laven- 
der veins. 
signal path. Emphatically, an Iris for the connoisseur and hybridizer. 
I have found it to have abundant pollen and to be a wonderful seed- 
setter. With this species now available, many long-dreamed-of 
crosses become possible. Easily worth much more than I am asking, 
but to encourage hybridizing I am making the price just as low as 
possible, consistent with my current stocks and those expected from 
Palestine this fall. Native to Mount Lebanan. Blooms late for an 
Onco, thus coinciding with the bloom of the early Tall Bearded Iris, 
facilitating crosses with them. E—12”. 
NIGRICANS (Black Iris) * * * $10.00; 3 for $25.00 
Of all the Oncos I have bloomed this has attracted more attention 
than any other. Everyone tells his neighbor about it, and it is not 
long before they appear, saying: “We hear you have a black Iris; 
may we see it?” As yet no Tall Bearded Iris can compete with the 
Black Iris for sheer blackness; but after seeing this, one can easily 
visualize a tall and graceful “Lady Mohr” in stunning ebony-black. 
Will you be the one to produce it? Pollen is plentiful. I have gotten 
as many as 46 seeds to a pod. Standards violet-black, brightening 
to a glossy red-purple at center; falls dark violet-black, with a con- 
-spicuous large black signal patch, the blackest I have ever seen in 
any flower. Beard bronzy-black. Blooms in April in its native home 
in the Moab district of Trans-Jordan, east of the Dead Sea. E—17”. 
ONCOCYCLUS COLLECTIONS 
PALESTINIAN PILGRIMAGE: Lortetii, Nazarena, Nigricans, 
Haynei, Bismarkiana and Susiana—a $41.00 value for__.__$34.95 
HY BRIDIZER’S OPPORTUNITY: Susiana, Atrofusca, Bis- 
markiana, Atropurpurea and Lortetti—a $22.00 value for $16.95 
RAREST ONCOS — STOCKS VERY LIMITED 
This year for ‘the first time I offer hybridizers and others very 
limited numbers of the following exceedingly rare true Oncos. Appar- 
ently, most of these have never before been catalogued anywhere in 
the world, and it may well be years before I can offer them again. 


ANY OF THESE AT $20.00 EACH: Auranitica, Barnumae, Calcaria, 
Haynei Bronze, Haynei Dark, Haynei Gilboa, Hermona and Jordona. 
Any 3 for $50. 
Falls cream, covered with minute crimson dots, sparsely 
scattered near edge, and becoming concentrated in a dark crimson 
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ANY OF THESE AT $35.00 EACH: Basaltica, Lortetii White, Nazarena 
Thompsoni, Nigricans Medaba, “Samariae, Soforiana, Tell-Aviv and 
Whittingi. Any 3 for $75. 

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