These Iris, of the “California” group of apogon or 
beardless Iris, include some of the loveliest and most 
colorful of this entire plant family. With the ex- 
ception of J. Douglasiana, which has quite wide, long 
and gracefully arching leaves, the foliage of most is 
narrow and grasslike, forming compact clumps above 
which in Spring are carried the blossoms of the ut- 
most perfection of form and coloring. 
Unfortunately, these splendid Iris will not succeed 
in all localities or under certain climatic conditions, 
but for their beauty are worthy of experimentation 
by any earnest gardener. The main requirements in 
their culture are a rather heavy soil, preferably gravel- 
ly, and definitely on the acid side, excellent drainage, 
and plenty of water during the winter months. They 
should never be fertilized in any manner except to 
supply the soil with natural humus, and should have 
no more cultivation than is absolutely necessary to 
keep free of weeds. 
We ship all Pacific Coast Native Iris only from 
February through May, during the season when root 
growth is strongest and best able to survive trans- 
planting shock. We dig plants to order only and 
ship immediately, especially packed to reach you in 
the best condition. After being set out in your gar- 
den, plants should be kept moist and shaded until 
established. The foliage may brown and die down 
during the first summer, but if kept moist, new 
growth should appear in late Fall. 
Golden Iris 
(Iris Innominata) 
The undisputed queen of the Pacific Iris. Native 
only to a small area of the mountains of Southwest 
Oregon and still rare in cultivation, this Iris in bloom 
almost obscures the foliage with a mass of golden 
blossoms. While what is considered the type has 
blossoms of deep yellow veined slightly darker, with 
frilled standards and wide, rounded falls, there is a 
wide natural variation, with colors ranging from pale 
straw to deep orange, many having veinings of rose- 
pink, lavender or rich red-brown. Blossom form is 
also variable, many having both falls and standards 
deeply waved and ruffled. For shipment during and 
just after the blossoming season, in late April and 
May, we can fill orders for any specified shade of 
color and color of veining as above, and preference 
of blossom form, whether wide-open, compact, tailor- 
ed or ruffled. Orders for shipment prior to blossom- 
ing time will be filled from field-run plants and may 
be any variation as above. 
Strong blossoming-size clumps $1.00 each, $10 doz. 
l-yr. seedlings (no choice of color or type) $2.50 doz. 
