“Similarity produces harmony in color; contrast destroys it’? Isabell Henderson, N. C. fF 
Sibertau Pris 
Every garden should include a planting of Siberian iris. Blooming at about the 
same time as the tall-bearded varieties, they are so very different that the contrast 
is most intriguing. They are beardless and have a much different petal formation. 
Easy to grow and prodigious of bloom, an established clump often produces fifty 
or more tall, wiry flower stalks rising out of the mass of narrow-leaved artistic 
foliage. The flowers have a cool, crisp appearance and keep well when cut. 
The newer varieties are taller and finer, the colors cleaner and brighter, and the 
flowers are larger and of better form than the old, outmoded varieties. The range 
of colors is limited to various shades of blue and purple; white; and bluish red. 
They should be planted in early fall in ordinary garden soil which should not be 
allowed to dry out until plant is established. They may be grown in full sunlight 
or in partial shade. Better avoid lime and bonemeal because they prefer a slightly 
acid environment. 
The Siberian iris plants we send you are not just single fans but rather, small 
clumps which have more strength and vigor to insure successful transplanting and 
earlier increase in your garden. 
PLEASE NOTE: We will ship only after September first and the minimum 
acceptable order is $3.00 unless order is accompanied by other plants to be shipped 
at the same time. 
LIST OF SIBERIAN IRIS 
ACUTA—(Willdenow 1813). 16”. 
A long-time favorite which covers itself with bloom. 
AHALYA—(Nesmith 1932). 38”. 
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BLUE CHARM—(H. Sass 1931). 30”. 
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JAPANESE IRIS, MAHOGANY 
BLUE RIDGE—(Cleveland 1929). 36”. Light blue with dark midrib. $0.75 
Medium blue dwarf, the cal one we list. BLUE STAR —(Cleveland 1927). 36”. Large tall deep blue. ........ $0.75 
Sg ss cee $0.75 CAESAR—(Morgan 1930). 42”. Med tall, broad-petalled, handsome blue- 
Pink-toned white, dainty ‘and beautiful. purple. ... hae akan $0.50; 3 for $1.00 
Rae $2.50 CAESAR’S BROTHER— (Morgan 1932). 32”, Tall, dark and handsome. 
“Deep blue-violet with flaring Blackypansy-purplesy anc ae er dees ee een atte $0.75; 3 for $1.75 
Line baat $0.75 COOL SPRING—(W. L. Kellogg 1940). 40”. Standards and styles, pearly 
Large bright medium blue. .... $0.75 blue. Falls, pearly blue, except the upper part, which is much deeper. 
Horizontal flaring falls. Widely branched stems. ................. $1.00 
ERIC THE RED—(Whitney 1944). 40”. Large broad-petalled flowers of wine-red. Flaring falls. Finest of 
the: redsstyn thet once ce eee 
GATINEAU—(Preston 1932). 36”. Wonderfully clear bright blue, large-flowered and outstanding. .. $0.75 
GAYHEART-—(Scheffy 11935) oo Ni Cendarkabiiersel fan Later gate nr eeeace eee een eee $0.75 
GRAY DOVE—(Cleveland 1938). 38”. Charming soft grayish blue with almost lavender shadings. Excel- 
lentiwistaria-colored. “bloom yes seer te me ene ete A CeE ote oe Oe he eter Cee eee $0.75 
HEAVENLY BLUE—(Waterer 1928). 36”. Excellent sky- Sine wae ees OR Se Me eee $0.75 
HELEN ASTOR—(Whitney-Kellogg 1938). 30”. Wide standards of rosy red. Falls are broad and round of 
rosy ved.) White throat: flushed blue, Outstanding yas: eek ete ee aici ol reyote ee he ett nears $2.00 
LLEWELLYN—(Cleveland 1929). 42”. Large, ane rich blue- purple. ea ee eae 
MARTHA LE GRAND—(Washington 1935). 38”. Large pure white. ..........--...........0-005. $1.00 
MAY MORNING—(Waynmian 1938). Very dark blue, unusual because the large standards are as velvety as 
the*falls.< Distinct;and handsome sy ee Ree Ce Cn or ee ee, ee ee nee eer $1.00 
MISS DULUTH—(H. Sass 1938). 30”. Velvety blackish violet. ...........-..600 0 ee cece eee e eee $0.75 
MORNING MAGIC—(Cleveland 1931). 36”. Superior pinkish pale lavender: Nit a Re Re: $1.00 
MOUNTAIN LAKE—(Gersdorff 1938). 36”. Delightful clear medium blue with flaring falls slightly ruffled. 
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MRS. ROWE-—(Perry 1916). 32”. Light lavender-pink. One of the rare so- called ‘ ‘pinks.” Pin oe eee $1.00 
MY LOVE—(Scheffy 1948). 46”. Appealing shade of soft medium blue in a finely finished flower of large 
proportions and excellent form. Exceptional branching, vigor and long blooming season. ........ $3.50 
NORA DUSTIN—(Perry 1923). 32”. Dark blue with white wire edge. .........................-. $0.75 
OTTAWA—(Preston 1928). 32”. Distinct deep blue with white patch on fall, veined blue. ........ $0.75 
PAPILLON—(Dykesi923)p 4 27cur lear gel Skiy-DIWer gener aera ares creed etek eek ett asge psy pre $0.75 
PERIWINKLE—(Cleveland 1929). 36”. Very showy deep violet-blue. ...........................: $0.75 
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we are ottering. this year, two of the most easily grown and hardy hybrids of Louisiana iris. They have 
been tested for haiciness in northern sections as far as New England and Chicago, and afford an oppor- 
tunity to experiment with this interesting type of beardless iris at low cost. Their blooming season follows 
that of the tall-bearded and they make a beautiful display in the garden besides furnishing excellent 
flowers for cutting and arrangements. 
Shipped in September with other beardless types or daylilies. 
DOROTHEA K. WILLIAMSON—(Wmsn. 1918). 30”. Large velvety vivid purple. 
MARY LOVE—(Wash. 1931). 36”. Pinkish lavender-orchid of fine color and form. 
PERRY’S BLUE—(Perry 1912). 48”. Clear sky-blue, tall, vigorous and profuse. .......... ........ $0.75 
PSEUDACORUS—(species). 36”. Large yellow-flowered beardless adapted to pools. Not a Siberian but if 
grown in pool will bloom at the same time in pleasing contrast. Will grow in garden also blooming 
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RED EMPEROR —(Sturtevant 1934). 30”. Wine-red, veined blue. One of the very few “reds” which con- 
trast. so) effectively with) the blues and) whites: (00... 0.55.0 .00-: 08-0202 75+ : $1.00 
ROYAL HERALD—(Scheffy 1948). 40”. Handsome rich purple, vigorous and early. ‘The ‘large drooping 
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SNOWCREST—(Gage 1932). 36”. Sparkling Snowswhiten, fate ris's tink gh CC ee $0.75 
SNOWY EGRET—(Cleveland 1938). 36”. Fine large frilly WH leadita be ore et ee eae $2.00 
SUMMER SKY—(Cleveland 1935). 32”. Pale blue standards. White styles. Lovely. ae Pea SOSTD 
TOWANDA REDFLARE—(Scheffy 1948). 38”. The newest “‘red,’’ between Helen Astor and Eric the Red 
in tone. (Technically, amaranth). Large and flaring with wide segments. ...................... $2.00 
TROPIC NIGHT—(Morgan 1937). 36”. Very rich deep purple-blue. Large and handsome. eget $2.00 
TUNKHANNOCK~—(Scheffy). 38”. Largest white, tall and flaring. A fit companion for Tycoon. ... $1.50 
TYCOON — (Cleveland 1938). 34”. Largest Siberian. Huge violet-blue, broad-petalled and satiny. ... $2.00 
WHITE DOVE—(Cleveland 1927). 48”. Tall, vigorous, flaring white. Yellow center. ........ $1.00 
WHITE EMPRESS—(Cleveland 1927). 36”. Sparkling, vigorous white. .... NP tees ot ee $1.00 
WHITE WAY—(Wayman 1935). 36”. Fine pure white. : Bas ee 1':00 
LERITA—(Scheffy 1948). 36”. Type of Zest but with larger, taller flowers. The center glow of the promi- 
nent rose-red styles makes the clumps outstanding. : $3.00 
ZEST— (Sturtevant 1934). 34”. Brilliant iridescent dark blue with lavender-rose style branches. .... $0.75 
