SPURIA IRIS 
The Spurias, often called the “butterfly Iris”, are another beardless 
variety of the Iris family which are hardy and easy to grow. They 
range from three to five feet in height and will grow in almost any 
location of the garden, 
Their blooming season starts near the last of the Bearded Iris 
season, thus prolonging Iris display in the garden. Too, they are one 
of the finest for cut flowers for arrangements and especially fine 
for corsages, resembling orchids. 
Once planted, they establish themselves and do not need to be 
transplanted for several years. Like the other rhizomous Iris, they 
should be given shallow plantings, that is, just cover the rhizomes. 
Plant from 114 to 2 feet apart. 
For specimen blooms we suggest an application of steer ferti- 
lizer around your plants, in early spring, when new growth is 
starting up. A compost mulch is very fine too. Keep them well 
watered during their growing season, especially the pre-blooming 
growth. ; 
SHIPMENTS will be made from September Ist, to late Decem- 
ber. For those living in the colder regions we will ship in late 
February, or after your hard, cold winter is over. 
AZURE DAWN (Nies 1947) 75C 
An attractive blue-lavender of smooth color and texture, with 
a lemon-chrome signal patch on the falls. 46”. 
BLUE DISPLAY (Nies 1947) $1.00 
This is a medium blue with a yellow signal patch. A strong 
grower, heavy bloomer, and a fine garden accent. Late. 42”. 
BRONZSPUR (Nies 1941) 75¢ 
A blending of brown and yellow, veined sepia. The garden 
effect is brownish-tan. Plant as a background for Russet Flame. 56”. 
CANARY ISLAND (M. R. Walker 1948) $5.00 
Large flowered tall Spuria. The delightful canary-yellow falls 
are very broad, ruffled around the edges in white. Standards 
large and erect, somewhat flaring, are white with canary-yellow 
at the haft. Style arms show a beautiful white crest. Highly 
commended A.I.S. 1947. 44”. 
SPURIA IRIS—TWO OPALS 
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SPURIA IRIS-SAUGATUCK 
DUTCH DEFIANCE (Nies 1943) $3.00 
A very good hardy blue with a yellow signal patch on the slightly 
frilled falls. One of the largest in size. Award of Merit, A.LS. 
1949. 48”. 
MICHIGAN STATE (Nies 1943) $1.00 
Large bronze flower of good form. The entire flower is veined 
in a deeper tone of brownish bronze, producing a variation in 
effect. 40”. 
PASTORAL (E. Nies 1943) $2.00 
A dainty innovation of an orange and lavender combination. The 
center of the fall petals is orange-yellow with a delicate lavender 
border. The upright standards are yellow suffused to lavender. 
Light lavender styles with deep lavender crests. 36”. 
RUSSET FLAME (Nies 1941) $1.00 
A distinctive addition to the Spurias. Its glowing rich russet 
coloring with an undercolor of deep yellow, is charming. The 
falls are bordered dark brown. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1950. 40”. 
SAUGATUCK (Nies 1941) $1.00 
This is a medium shade of lavender-blue. The standards are 
blue, with a yellow base. Falls are yellow with a wide border of 
the same lavender-blue around the edges. The veining is slightly 
pronounced. Early. 42”. 
TWO OPALS (E. Nies 1946) $5.00 
The Spurias are now coming to us in that much to be admired 
ruffled form. This one is most pleasing in its “new look”. The 
standards are soft cream. Falls are the same, washed with lav- 
ender. Two Opals has that odd and rare gift of acquiring the 
tints or tones of whatever background it is placed against. This 
quality will make it most valuable for “My Lady’s Corsage”. 46”. 
Award of Merit 1950. 
WADI ZEM ZEM (Milliken 1943) $3.00 
An extremely large flower of clear deep cream color, with flar- 
ing falls two inches or better in width. An outstanding Spuria of 
excellent form, finish and substance. 48”. 
YELLOW SWALLOWTAIL (Nies 1943) $2.50 
Light yellow standards and rich deep velvety yellow falls of very 
smooth extra heavy substance. Not a fast increaser. 36”. 
LYON’S IRISLAND 
