Butterfly Iris 
(Iris sp. (2) 
We discovered these last year along a log- 
ging road near the lower Rogue River, and at 
first considered them to be a natural hybrid of 
I. Douglasiana x Tenax. Members of the Cali- 
fornia Horticultural Society who were sent 
specimens tentatively classed them as a variety 
of I. Innominata, but as there are marked dif- 
ferences in the blossoms from any of the above 
species, we are listing them as a hitherto un- 
classified species, pending more positive identi- 
fication. 
Foliage is narrow and grasslike, closely res- 
embling that of Innominata. Blossoms are not 
as profuse but are generally larger and in a 
wide variety of pastel shades from near-white 
to pink, lavender and blue, but with no yellows. 
Some bicolors and plicatas are found, which 
may be natural hybrids with I. Douglasiana, 
and some almost approach the color combina- 
tions of the Fantasy hybrids. Our experience 
with this Iris so far indicates it to be even 
hardier than Innominata and it should prove 
to be a splendid Iris for the rock garden. 
Blossoming size clumps $1.00 each postpaid. 
Per dozen, select color assortment, $10.00 
postpaid. 
[ris Thompsoni 
This is an Iris of moderate altitudes in the south- 
ern Oregon countains, requiring a dry, rather stony 
soil but which is rich in leafmold. Foliage is of the 
grasslike type, with blossoms of deep, rich blue-pur- 
ple held well above the foliage on slender stems. 
This Iris may not succeed in many localities, but for 
those who can establish it the blossoms are well 
worthwhile. An excellent pollen parent for hybrid- 
izing with Innominata. Supply very limited this 
season. 
Blossoming-size clumps 50c each. Delivery May- 
June. 
Iris Bracteata 
Frankly, an Iris of interest mostly to the collector 
or hybridizer, as the small blossoms of cream to pale 
yellow, veined purple, are far inferior to Innominata 
and it resents transplanting more than most. How- 
ever, for those who wish to take a chance we can 
furnish plants at 50c each, shipped in May and June. 
Requires dry, stony soil and ample moisture in wiu- 
ter. 
