100 BEST IRIS? THE MEANING OF “fsje”’ 
Through the years, there have been various attempts to single out 
the “100 BEST” iris. First to publish such a list was Schreiner so we 
are happy to again be privileged to designate this pioneer grower’s 
choice for 1952, by appending the letter ‘“‘s” to the descriptions of 
those we list. Similarly, Mrs. Elizabeth Nesmith, of Fairmount Gar- 
dens, Lowell, Mass., has also kindly permitted us to indicate her 
choice and those on her list are designated by the letter “f.” These 
two dealers, Schreiner of Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Nesmith of Massa- 
chusetts, also travel to other regions during the blooming season and 
you could not find better qualified judges of iris in all the world. 
The letter “j” designates the favorites of 262 accredited judges of 
the American Iris Society who voted in the annual poll, the letter “e” 
represents the choice of your humble servant, Edenwald Gardens. 
IN AMERICA YOU VOTE AS YOU PLEASE 
Sometimes these various selections agree, sometimes they don't. AAmoug 
This is only natural because the margin of choice is sometimes very ¥ 
close and there are other influences that affect one’s decisions. These th hd adew 
may be personal preferences, climatic conditions, lack of acquaintance é é 
with competing varieties, differences of soil or season, and the human 
weakness of “following the crowd.” We give them to you for what Cu the Ints 
they may be worth but at the same time we recommend that you not 
be influenced by the other fellow’s choice but rather that you have a . 
mind of your own. No one is qualified to tell you what your likes 
and flistikes should be and Ginetuies an iris ie lacks Pitan per- frr0ecesicou 
fection may prove to be a better choice for the average gardener. 
We think that dependability is sometimes overlooked, in our quest avze these 
for beauty of color and form. 
POPULAR DAYLILIES TOO outlet 4 A. ° 
On another page, you will find a list of the year’s most popular 
daylilies, chosen in a poll by the accredited judges of The Hemer- 
ocallis Society, and we are sure you will find this interesting also. Edeuwalda 
COME OVER TO MY HOUSE 
BENEDICTION 
PINK 
TALCUM 
Edenwald Gardens are always open to visitors, and we'd feel for- ardenis 
saken if there were not at least a couple of them prowling around. MASKED 
All are free to browse without hindrance. You are always cordially BALL 
welcome and if you should find it convenient to come and would like ONC Y, 
specific information about blooming dates, we shall be glad to re- 
spond to your inquiry. Normally, peak bloom of tall bearded iris 
occurs about May 20th, Japanese iris about June 10th, and daylilies 
the first half of July. : 
With thanks for your patronage, your kindness in recommending 
us to others, and for the many “love letters’ you wrote us, we remain, 
Sincerely yours, 
EDITH and WALTER BUSS, 
“Ede & Walt.” 
VISTA 
VERONICA 
AZTEC INDIAN 
1952 Edeuwald Vutroducttou 
BROADRIPPLE—(Buss 1952) M.38”. Nobly proportioned, this is the broadest- 
petalled iris we have ever seen. Fully 314 inches across the blade of the fall 
and 2 inches at the haft, with standards but little less, the flower is so full and 
voluminous and yet so proportionate and refined in ensemble and so softly 
colored that it conveys no feeling of coarseness or gigantism. One merely 
marvels and wonders how much more luxuriant an iris can get. Self-colored 
in soft aster-blue without a discordant note, the broadly rippled petals are in 
perfect balance, the standards roundly domed and firmly held, the falls grace- 
fully arched and hanging. The thick, leathery substance is truly remarkable 
and the flowers endure for days without deformation or disarray in spite of 
their impressive size. Branching is just right and the sturdy stalk is most fortu- 
natelv capable of supporting the magnitude of its load. We predict a reward- 
ing and enduring future for BROADRIPPLE. We believe this iris will find 
BROADRIPPLE favor among gardeners for many years to come. 18.2 csAsgtesttee cesses $20.00 
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