PURE REGIELIA HY BRIDS—Continued 
ORESTES (Korolkowi x Stolonifera) * * * $3.50 
In the mythology of ancient Greece, Orestes was the son of Clytem- 
nestra and the brother of Electra. Today it is a Regelia Hybrid that 
milady can use most appropriately in a corsage or by itself. A uni- 
form, rich mahogany red, tastefully decorated with a brown beard, 
highlighted with a bright violet iridescence. Gracefully irilled and 
waved, just right for decorating an evening gown. The earliest 
Regelia. Rare—I know of no other American nursery that can supply 
this delightful variety. VE to E—18”. 
LUCIA (Korolkowi x Stolonifera) * * * $2; 3 for $4; 10 for $12 
Every spring the ladies go wild over this in our garden. A delightful 
pomegranate or wine red with the most striking beard imaginable— 
a gay, yet deep violet blue, the bluest beard of any Iris. Graceful 
flowers with narrow, erect standards, narrow down-hanging falls. 
A merry personality if there ever was one. Pollen bright green. In 
such demand that I made a large importation and now am able to 
sharply reduce the price. E—20". 
VULCANUS (Korolkowi x Stolonifera) * $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
Quite similar to the famous Lucia and a fine companion for it. Pre- 
ferred by many, for while the beard is darker blue, the coloring is 
even closer to true red. In fact, it is a striking bronzy-scarlet, exqui- 
sitely blended with crimson. Appropriately named for the Greek god 
of fire, flame and volcanic eruption. E—17”. 
REGELIA SPECIES AND NATURAL COLOR FORMS 
KOROLKOWI (Redvein Iris). This striking Regelia has the following 
three color forms, all remarkably distinct from each other. All have 
strange elongated flowers with conical standards. Korolkowi has its 
home in distant Bokhara and other parts of Russian Turkestan. 
KOROLKOWI, PINK * x * $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
The pinkest and heaviest bloomer of Regelias. Standards and falls 
creamy-pink, with prominent maroon veins,.a beautiful lavender- 
blue beard. Has pollen; a heavy seed-setter. VE—E—20”. 
KOROLKOWI, BROWN & GREEN * x $1.50; 3 for $3. 10 for $9 
Undoubtedly strangest of Regelias, giving one a feeling of the mys- 
tery of India and the Himalayas. Imagine, standards in silvery 
white, merging to reddish brown at base, delicately veined in same 
color. Falls similar except for signal flushed with lustrous dark 
olive-green, surrounded with chocolate. Beard brown. VE—E—18”. 
KOROLKOWI VIOLACEAE * * $2.25; 3 for $5.50 
This rare variant has a white ground heavily flushed and veined in 
red-violet. In my experience it is the best seed-setter of all Regelias 
and this is confirmed by the fact that more Oncogelias have de- 
scended from it than from any other. I have records of 12 of ihem, 
including the famous Luna, Artemis, Andromache, Beatrix and Mars. 
Try crossing this with Tall Bearded Iris and with Oncos: E—18”. 
STOLONIFERA (Runner Iris) $2.50 
A memorable Iris of elongated form, frilled and waved. An inde- 
scribable blend of purplish rose, buff, set off by an electric blue 
beard. Its name is from its interesting habit of increasing by stol- 
ons or runners, sometimes extending out 6 or 8 inches from the 
original plant. Sets seed and is the pollen parent of the 3 Regelia 
hybrids listed above. Becoming very scarce. E—20". 
STOLONIFERA LEICHTLINI * * $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
A variable form with deeper shadings of rustic brown, and with a 
beard varying from light blue to yellow. Falls highlighted by a bril- 
liant peacock-purple center. Usually heavily waved and ruffled, 
hence very effective in corsages. Has pollen and is the seed parent 
of several Oncogelia hybrids. 
HOOGIANA (Blue Regelia) : $1.00; 3 for $2.50; 10 for $7.50 
Very distinct from Korolkowi and Stolonifera as this is a smooth 
blue self, without veining. Like lustrous satin, varying from pale 
lilac blue to Oxford blue, set off by a bright golden beard. A species 
of fairly recent discovery, not known to Dykes when he wrote his 
monumental "Genus Iris,’ and not included in the latest edition of 
Bailey's “Cyclopedia of Horticulture.” Discovered in isolated por- 
tions of Southern Turkestan, not far from the almost mythical Tibet. 
Think what a thrill to be able to grow this treasured newcomer. 
HOOGIANA BRONZE BEAUTY * * * $2.50. 3 for $5.00 
The newest, largest and tallest of Regelias, and the only distinct 
bicolor or variegata among them all! Standards golden bronze, 
faintly veined in lavender. Falls long, narrow, dark wine-red, edged 
to match the standards. Beard cream, pointed. Entire flower gently 
waved. So different from other Regelias it is an eye-opener to any- 
one who has seen only the Regelias previously available. E—24". 
HOOGIANA PURPUREA (Purple Regelia) $1.25; 3 for $3.25 
Until recently only the typical form of Hoogiana has been available. 
Now I am able to offer this striking variant in addition to one above 
—a rich, royal purple self, with a deeper purple signal and yellow 
beard. Entirely different from any other known Regelia. E—24”. 
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Orestes, Lucia and Vulcanus, a $7.50 value, for $5.95 
All 3 forms of Korolkowi, a $6.25 value, for $4.75 
All 3 forms of Hoogiana, a $4.50 value, for $3.75 
REGELIA SAMPLER: Lucia, Korolkowi Brown & Green, Stol- 
onifera Leichtlini & Hoogiana Bronze Beauty—for $5.95 

6 I hybridize—also, I help hybridizers. 
HELPS FOR HYBRIDZERS 
Realizing that most hybridizers are eager for all possible informa 


tion as to which varieties are proving to be the best parents, | have _ 
incorporated in my variety descriptions many facts concerning such 
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matters as (1) Notable descendants, illustrating the breeding possi- 
bilities of varieties, and (2) variety potency, that is, the fertility of the 
pollen and the ability of the variety to set good seeds. Pages 22 andise ? 
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23 of my Manual give much further information along this line. 
Two Hybridizer’s Kits 
My Hybridizers’ Kits have proved to be exceedingly popular. | have 
had many comments on the way they simplify all phases of hybridiz- 
ing. Now many who before hesitated are taking up this new fast- 
spreading hobby of American flower lovers. As far as I am aware, 
this is an exclusive offering; for no other hybridizing kits seem to be 
available anywhere in the world. Thus, many of the orders that I get 
for kits are for gifts, as people naturally delight in giving something 
unique that their friends cannot buy in any store. 
available at the following prices: 
PROFESSIONAL KIT, $6.50 BEGINNER'S KIT, $3.75 
The most vital of the items included in the kits are the two special 
tweezers. As no suitable ones are available on the market, I have had 
two special types made to order, designed specifically for this purpose. 
The Anther-collecting Tweezers have special flat rounded points that 
permit collecting the anthers without injuring the delicate style arms. 
The Clamp-style Pollinating Tweezers are designed to hold the anthers 
firmly and thus eliminate the strain of pollinating. 
The Professional Kit includes the following additional items: Hybri- 
dizer's Shears; 5 Camel Hair Bushes; 36 Special Sliding Pollen Boxes; 
100 Pollination Tags in 4 colors; 2 Weatherproof Pencils. 50 Seed Bags; 
15 Printed Record Cards; 12 Simplex Permanent Labels; 1 Stylus, for 
These kits are 
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lettering labels; 1 copy of the leaflet, “Technique for Iris Hybridiza- — 
tion.’ Really, this is the Kit that you should have, and that I recom- 
mend, even if you are just starting. For, while I do offer a Beginner's 
Kit, if you are like most of the others, you will not stay a beginner 
very long, and then you will soon wish you had the larger and more 
complete kit. The Beginner's Kit includes both special tweezers, but. 
not the shears. All other items are present, but the quantities are 
reduced to the minimum needed by beginners in getting started. 
OUR CUSTOMERS’ VIEWS ON OUR KITS 
“You kit is a Jimdandy. Those tweezers are so much easier to use. 
I intend to send you an order for Iris soon, as I believe most of my 
efforts are, or may be, wasted on the stock I have.”—Mrs. L. M., Port 
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“With that hybridizing kit 1 am a very, very happy hybridizer. Hope 
I will have some beauties in future.’"—G.T.D., Seattle, Washington. 
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had wonderful results so far this year.’"—Mrs. K.B.A., LaCanada, Calif. 
HYBRIDIZING MADE EASY 
My new IRIS MANUAL contains so much information on hybridiz- 
ing that a number of my customers have referred to it as my Hybridiz- 
ing Manual. Actually, it contains 20 pages on hybridizing, and covers 
the wide variety of subjects and types of Iris outlined under Part III 
on page 27. 
RECOMMENDED LIST FOR HYBRIDIZERS 
I get so many requests asking for lists of the varieties most suiltable 
for hybridizing that I decided to include here a partial list to help 
those who do not as yet have my Manual. 
ARILS—Oncos: Susiana $2.00; Nazarena $10.00. Nigricans $10.00. 
Oncogelias: Teucros $1.25; Artemis $1.50; Andromache $2.00. 
Regelias: Lucia $2.00; Korolkowi Violaceae $2.25; Orestes $3.50. 
UNUSUAL BEARDED: Onco-Bearded: Lady Mohr $2.50. Capitola $2.50; 
Morning Blue $195.00. c 
Autumn Bloomers: Mary Vernon, $2.00; Sally Ann $3.00; Thanksgiv- 
ing Firelight $5.00. 
Dwarfs: Tiny Treasure $1.25; Papoose $1.00; Mist O’ Pink $1.00. 
TALL BEARDED: Easter Bonnet $2.25; Spindrift $2.00; Cherie $18.00. 
Solid Mahogany $3.00; Casa Morena $2.00; Juliet $3.00; Easter 
Gold $3.00; Katherine Fay $2.50. Snow Flurry $1.25; Lake George 
$3.50; Azure Skies 
$1.25; Blue Shim- 
mer $1.50; Blue 
Valley $10.00 Ex- 
travaganza $6.00. 
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