Siberian Iris 
Here is a species of the Iris family of long standing and proven 
sterling worth. Their tall slender grasslike foliage with slender grace- 
ful flower stems, give a daintiness and delicate beauty unlike any 
of the other Iris species. Holding their own as a cut flower for flower 
arrangements. 
We have found that this species like lots of sunshine and plenty 
of water. Adaptable around pools, or in the garden, making distinctive 
specimen clumps. These are not of the Rhizomous type Iris, but 
like the Douglasianas, a plant which is dividable into sections. The 
best time to divide, and plant them is late summer or early fall. 
The Siberian species always dies back completely for the entire 
winter. New growth starts up very early in the spring. We suggest 
you stake your plants carefully so as not to allow anything to disturb 
them while dormant. 
New divisions should be kept watered until well established, 
thereafter, moderate watering is all that is necessary. They may be 
left undisturbed in your gardens for several years. Siberians are 
winter hardy. 
Siberians will be obtainable at the garden in gallon cans. 
CAESAR’S BROTHER (Morgan 1932) $1.00 
The best dark violet. Late bloomer. 36”. 
HELEN ASTER $1.75 
A low growing, dainty flower of a dusty rose-pink. Medium size. 
MOUTAIN LAKE (Gersdoff 1938) $2.50 
Distinctive clear medium blue self with crisp flaring falls slightly 
ruffled. The center of the flower is lighter in its coloring. 30”. 
TUNKHANNOCK (Scheffy 1944) $2.50 
One of the largest whites of flaring form. Plant this one with 
Tycoon. 38”. 
TYCOON (Cleveland 1938) $2.50 
Said to be the largest Siberian to be flowered to date. Huge wide 
petaled flowers of violet-blue with a satiny finish. Outstanding. 
34”. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1950. 
SIBERIAN IRIS—CAESAR’S BROTHER 
Douglasiana Hybrids 
NATIVE CALIFORNIA SPECIES 
These are California natives and thrive in almost any location 
in the garden with the average amount of care and watering. How- 
ever, we advise some sun. Greatly admired in a garden cluster. 
They are grand plants for the perennial border, and do not require 
resetting for several years. Ideal as cut flowers for flower arrange- 
ments. 
These little beauties start blooming out here in California about 
mid-April and bloom intermittently well into June. Plants are ever- 
green. This species is found in its native location up in the northern 
part of California, among the Redwoods. They grow and increase 
beautifully down here in Southern California where our climatic con- 
ditions are more moderate. A plant of Orchid Sprite has weathered 
Tennessee winter conditions for the past three years. 
The only time the Douglasianas can be divided is in the middle 
of the winter, while dormant. We will ship established divisions from 
November Ist to late February (damp packed). We prefer to ship 
in November where winters are mild enough to allow plants to 
establish themselves and start growth. February (or just after hard 
winter is over) is good for sections where extremely cold winters 
prevail, as in New York and Canada, unless protection can be given 
plants until well established and growing. 
Immediate planting is necessary, as they do not like to have 
their roots exposed to the air. Keep well watered until established. 
Remember, too, that all Iris require good drainage. 
Douglasianas will be available at the garden in gallon cans. 
AMIGUITA (Nies 1951) 
See our 1951 Introductions on Page 3. 
ARIOSO (Nies 1948) $2.50 
This little gem of beauty has good size flowers with very smooth 
petals. Lightly blended tintings with a most attractive flush of 
blue on the falls. 
BLUE SAGE (Nies 1947) $3.00 
These California native irises are always much admired, where- 
ever shown, for their fine quality of blooms, growth habits and 
beauty of color. Blue Sage is a wonderful color of sage blue with 
an ethereal pink glow, which is felt more than seen, cast over 
the entire bloom. Excellent substance, finish, and form. It is a 
heavy bloomer and exceptional branching. A stalk of Blue Sage 
won the Gold Cup for the best beardless stalk in the show at 
Hollywood’s Iris Show 1949. 18” to 24”. 
CAROLE CABEEN (Nies 1949) $2.50 
Mr. Nies has named this Douglasiana for his granddaughter. A 
very pale blue lavender with a blue splash on the fall petals. 
Standards are blue lavender, bluish in the center. Styles, paler 
lavender. Splendid form and a smooth, nice large flower. 
GRAY DAWN (Mrs. Julian Curtis 1951) 
See our 1951 Introductions on Page 3. 
ORCHID SPRITE (Nies 1943) $1.75 
Masses of pinkish-orchid flowers of beautiful form on 12” stems. 
ree = pone like this exquisite little beauty. Award of Merit 
LS. 1948. 
YELLOW OPAL (Nies 1943) $3.00 
Dainty and lovely, this little iris is a distinct addition to the 
Douglasiana group. Petals are more rounded and a light creamy 
white with purplish venation and deeper yellow midrib, giving 
an opalescent glow. Makes an attractive mound of foliage well 
covered with bloom on 12” stems. 
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Suggested Books on Iris . 
“THE IRIS” 
Published by The American Iris Society 
Paper Binding, $1.50; Permanent Binding, $2.50 
“IRIS FOR EVERY GARDEN” 
By Prof. Sidney B. Mitchell; $3.50 
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