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BRAND NEW MID-CENTURY CREATIONS FOR GARDENS EVERYWHERE 
Our 1950 catalogue presents an exciting array of tested and proven new varieties for your consitera- 
tion. From these newcomers you can select plants and bulbs that will add beauty and additional 
interest to your garden. Many of the plants and bulbs we offer are exclusive with us and are not 
obtainable elsewhere. 
JAPANESE IRIS (Higo Strain) 
Several new varieties of this finest strain of Japanese Iris are offered to America for the first 
time. No matter what you now have any of these glorious Higo Iris will surely be a revelation 
to you and your gardening friends. ORDER EARLY if you want to be sure to cet the Higo 
varieties you select. Our stocks are limited and we were forced to refund money to many 
customers last year. Please note that many varieties listed in our 1949 catalogue have been 
omitted this year. We had to withdraw these in order to increase our stock. For an outstand- 
ing selection of some recent importations please see pages 30 to 34. 
NEW TALL BEARDED IRIS 
Severeal 1950 introductions including some of Tell Muhlestzin’s latest creations make their 
debut on page 5. Mr. Muhlestein’s avid interest in the develooment of the Tall Bearded 
Iris has already brought him to the front ranks of American Iris breeders. His tireless efforts 
and boundless enthusiasm combined with his scientific hybridizing methods have produced 
amazingly beautiful seedlings. His accomplishments thus far indicate that the world’s finest 
iris will come by his hand. 
NEW RETICULATA AND JUNO IRISES 
Our collection of rare and beautiful bulb iris is most inclusive and such hard to find jewels 
as bakeriana, vartani alba, sindpers and willmottiana alba, etc., are listed on pages 20 and 21. 
NEW REGELIO-CYCLUS HYBRIDS 
The growing interest and demand for these exotically beautiful iris is certainly justified and 
we are happy to offer some new Dutch introductions. Unlike the difficult oncocyclus species 
these hybrids of comparable beauty are not at all difficult and always win great admiration. 
The new varieties BRONZE BEAUTY, THESEUS and ULYSSES are offered for the first time on 
on page 20. 
JAN de GRAAFF HYBRID LILIES ... BRAND NEW 1950 RELEASES 
The new hybrid lilies that are making history in the world of floriculture. These are the 
new lilies thousands have already read about in such national magazines as Saturday Evening 
Post, Life and Flower Grower. We are proud to be able to offer to our customers these thrill- 
ing hybrids developed at the neighboring Oregon Bulb Farms, largest lily grower in the 
world. These lilies and especially the Mid-Century group possess everything to recommend 
them to gardeners throughout the entire country. They are absolutely hardy anywhere, the 
color range is complete, the bulbs are practically indestructible and will thrive wherever the 
common Tiger lily or the old Candlestick lily (L. umbellatum) will grow. In addition, form 
and placement are surprisingly variable as there are upright, outward facing and pendant 
blooms; recurved, chalice, star and trumpet flowers. In stature there are dwarf, intermediate 
and tall types with stiff stems that require no staking. Truly the greatest advancement in lily 
development since the dawn of gardening. For the Mid-Century Hybrids as well as the finest 
de Graaf strains of other lilies turn to pages 39 to 46. 
NEW HEMEROCALLIS 
Our 1950 DAYLILY list has been enlarged considerably by the addition of new and most 
outstanding introductions from the leading hybridizers in America. We have tested hundred; 
of varieties and after eliminating scores that did not measure up we now confidently offer 
our customers a most distinctive and colorful collection. Your selection of any of these modern 
daylilies will add prestige and novel color to your garden. In fact there is a real treat awaiting 
those of you who have not yet seen the startling new reds and delicious pinks as well as the 
greatly improved yellows. See pages 35 to 38. 
NEW HARDY HYBRID TRITOMAS 
For our customers who want garden color from early summer until frost and ample flowers 
for cutting we especially recommend the new hybrid Torch Lilies or Red Hot Pokers. Unlike 
the old fashioned Red Hot Poker which is quite tender and blooms only once in late summer 
the new hybrids are quite hardy. The artistic flower spikes display a wide color range includ- 
ing delightful shades of ivory, yellow, red and pink. A judicious selection will provide blooms 
from June until frost. In fact some varieties are everblooming. Plant them in a sunny spot 
and forget them. They are just that easy. For the finest varieties see page 48. 
EARLY ENGLISH CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
This wonderful strain of early flowering chrysanthemums has swept the entire country by 
storm. Lovers of this popular perennial can now have exhibition flowers in a complete color 
range blooming throughout August, September and early October ahead of killing frosts and 
rains. They are just as hardy as the ordinary garden chrysanthemums. See pages 49 to 51. 

