LOUISIANA IRIS 
This beardless variety which is proving to be very much in de- 
mand, has a most graceful, carefree air, challenging us to give it a 
try. Originating from down in the Louisiana swamps, they fill an- 
other much needed type for our gardens. Where it might be too 
shady for the other Iris species, plant Louisianas. 
Out here in Southern California we treat them just as any other 
Iris, taking care to use the following cultural needs. Louisianas don’t 
seem too particular about when they are planted, but for best 
blooms the coming season, we suggest starting your plants late in 
summer, or early fall. Early spring planting (February), in the 
colder regions of the eastern states, might prove quite beneficial, 
inasmuch as they would be well established before the next winter. 
However, not too much should be expected the first season of 
blooming where late planting is practiced. 
Select a spot in your garden that gets filtered shade from the 
hottest part of the day’s sun. Set your plants about two feet apart, 
where different varieties are used. Shallow planting is best. Just 
cover the tops of the rhizomes. Keep the ground mulched with leaf 
mold, compost, or even steer fertilizer is good. It is important that 
Louisiana Iris are kept well watered while in the growing state, espe- 
cially until they have established themselves. Then again in the 
early spring, as plants begin their pre-blooming seasonal growth, 
give them lots of water. They will reward you with more abundance 
of blooms. larger in size, and taller in stalks. 
You will find herein a partial listing of our collection which 
is being selected especially for us by the best authorities on Louisi- 
ana Iris. 
CACIQUE (Berry) U/ste 
One of the darkest blackish-purple Louisianas with a gold strip 
on the fall petals. Early bloomer. 36”. 
CANDLES (Dormon 1951) 
See our 1951 Introductions on Page 3. 
CONTRAST (Bruce-Dormon 1943) $3.50 
Bi-colors are quite a rarity in the Louisiana species. Here is one 
with a graceful flat form. The sepals are violet and the upright 
petals are of palest orchid. Its crest is a bright yellow. 36”. 
ELEPHANTINA (Small 1931) $1.00 
Large flaring ivory-white, with a yellow signal patch, of good 
heavy substance and pleasing flat-flare form. 36”. 
FORSYTHIA (C. Dormon 1946) $4.00 
The truest yellow of Abbeville type. Exceptionally large flowers 
with broad graceful septals. 36”. 
GIGANTICAERULEA “Orchid” $1.50 
Robust plants with large showy flowers of a most pleasing shade 
of orchid. Bright yellow crest on recurved sepals. Petals upright. 
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GOLDEN FAIRY (Nies 1946) ieee) 
A lovely medium to dark toned yellow of free blooming habit. 
Mid-season. 40”. 
GREEN LUSTRE (Eric Nies 1951) 
See our 1951 Introductions on Page 3. 
HAILE SALASSIE (MacMillan 1943) $1.50 
One of the finest and most popular Abbeville Iris. Great flat 
flowers of good form, with sepals and petals meeting. Deep vel- 
vety vivid red-violet, with a long clearcut crest of gold. Excellent 
placement of blooms. A true gem for flower lovers. 28”. Late. 
J. D. NIES (Nies 1934) $1.50 
The garden effect is a rich maroon-brown. By Royal Horticultural 
color, the center of the falls are maroon, blended with majolica 
yellow as the color sweeps toward the outer edge of the sepals, 
gradually giving way to the majolica yellow at the very edge. 
Standards are a blend of maroon and majolica yellow. 36”. 
JEUNE FILLE (De Baillon-Dormon 1942) $1.50 
Delicate and lovely large frilly flowers with a yellow crest. The 
best of the collected whites of Giganticaerulea form. 40”. 
JUNE CLOUDS (DeBaillon-Dormon 1945) $7.00 
Considered about the largest and finest white Giganticaerulea 
hybrid. It has a decided golden crest. Exceptionally fine substance; 
midseason bloom. 40”. 
IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY 
KRAEMER YELLOW (Kraemer 1943) $2275 
A rare shade of sulphur yellow with green style arms. This is a 
collected natural hybrid of giganticaerulea flaring form. Mid- 
season. 30”. 
MAGNOLIA PETAL (De Baillon-Dormon 1942) $2.50 
Large deep cream 6” flowers with a bright yellow crest. Firm 
substance and fine form. These cream color iris lend themselves 
well for effective landscaping and flower arrangements. 30”. 
MALLARD WING (Nies 1946) $2.50 
Medium grey-blue flower with dark purple in the center of the 
sepals. A unique and striking color combination. Its form is of 
that beautiful flaring saucer type. Good heavy texture. 40”. 
MARY S. DEBAILLON (DeBaillon-Dormon 1942) $2.00 
Here is the 1948 DeBaillon Award Louisiana Iris. They are like 
tremendous orchids. Petals are orchid-pink, sepals of lavender- 
rose. age stunning 7” flowers are set off by a broad yellow 
crest. 367. 
NEW ORLEANS (DeBaillon 1942) $2.50 
This is said to be one of the largest and most beautiful of all 
Louisianas. A brilliant rose pink flower, measuring 8” on 36” 
stems. New Orleans was awarded the 1945 award by Louisiana 
Society. 
RHUMBA (Shehee-Dormon 1946) $1.50 
This Iris was cellected near New Orleans. Its exquisite huge 7” 
blooms are entrancing. It is a deep cream with heavy veining of 
orchid. 
ROYAL HIGHNESS (DeBaillon-Dormon 1946) $2.00 
Of deepest violet-blue in color. Handsomely ruffled, huge 7” 
flowers make a majestic display in the garden. Stalks over three 
feet in height. 
SAUCY MINX (Caroline Dormon 1951) 
See our 1951 Introductions on Page 3. 
SAVANNARUM $1.00 
A brilliant deep rich cobalt blue flower with a yellow signal 
patch on the sepals. Plant in front of Golden Fairy. 35”. 
WILD CHERRY (C. Dormon 1946) $5.00 
This is a new introduction of Miss Dormon’s in the Abbeville red 
hybrids. Huge 7” flowers of an exciting “wild cherry” coloring. 
Magnificent. Stock limited. 
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