GYECLIMGS again 
From the “ Cop of the World” 
Once more we have acres of modern-day Iris growing vigorously 
in our fields and bursting with vitality—all available for your 
selection. Our mile-high climate and favorable soil conditions are 
“tailor-made” for growing outstandingly healthy rhizomes. 
Glowing reports come in every season from customers pleased 
with the way ‘Top of the World” Iris perform in all sections of the 
country. Particularly gratifying are these good reports from sections 
where severe winter conditions demand the most hardy rhizomes. 
If you have never grown any of today’s modern Iris, a treat is in 
store for you. So much progress has been made in the past few 
years that today’s Iris far surpasses its earlier ancestors in size, 
color, branching and growing habits. 
Look over our collections. By grouping Iris we have in good supply 
we are able to offer outstanding values in our collections. There are 
selections to fit every purse. And don’t overlook our money-saving 
group offers. 
We ship postage prepaid. Every item listed in this catalog is 
prepaid. Shipments start right after the Fourth of July, and con- 
tinue through October. Iris do well when planted any time in this 
period. Some of our mid-western customers prefer to wait until 
September, thus avoiding the extremely hot, dry summer months. 
Unless specified otherwise, orders are shipped in same rotation as 
received. If you wish early shipment, please order as soon as 
possible. Tulips and other fall bulbs are shipped in early October as 
soon as received from Holland. Peonies will be shipped at any date 
you request after the 10th of September. 
We have no credit department, so must ask that remittance in 
full accompany each order. Remit by personal check, money order or 
postal note. Do not ask to have Iris sent C.O.D. Means red tape for 
us and greater cost for you. 
Rhizomes are guaranteed to arrive in healthy condition and to be 
true to name. A culture leaflet with many helpful hints is included 
with each order. 
“Don’t Delay; Send Today” for an assortment of these beautiful 
Iris. You'll be delighted! 
VISITORS IN ONE OF OUR IRIS FIELDS... 
TERMS USED IN DESCRIPTIONS 
Amoena: White or tinted white standards with colored falls. 
Beard: Narrow band of short, hairlike growth which comes from the 
haft one-third to one-half way down the falls. 
Bi-color: Light or medium standards and deeper contrasting falls. 
Blend: Combination of yellow and one or more other colors. 
Dykes Medal: Highest award an Iris can win. Given to one out- 
standing Iris each year. 
Falls: The three lower petals of the Iris. 
Plicata: A light or white flower flushed, lined or stippled with a 
darker shade, particularly on the margins. 
Self: The same shade of color throughout the whole flower. 
Standards: The three upstanding petals. 
Style Arm: The claw-shaped part in the center of the blossom. 
Variegata: Yellow or near yellow standards with deeper falls which 
may be either veined or solid tones of brown or purple. 
THE IRIS “HALL OF FAME” 
The following 23 varieties have been designated by the American Iris Society as charter members of the 
new Hall of Fame classification. 
Iris eligible for this honor have either been top award winners of the “100 Best” symposium, or have won 
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symposium listing for the last ten years. These Hall of Fame varieties, having won this distinguished honor, 
no longer compete in the “100 Best” selection. The varieties are: 
OLA KALA AMIGO GOLDEN TREASURE MATTERHORN 
GREAT LAKES PRAIRIE SUNSET CHRISTABEL JUNALUSKA 
WABASH FAIR ELAINE GLORIOLE SIERRA BLUE 
SABLE CITY OF LINCOLN SHINING WATERS TREASURE ISLAND 
LOS ANGELES CHINA MAID ELSA SASS TIFFANY 
GOLDEN MAJESTY THE RED DOUGLAS MISSOURI 
THE 100 MOST POPULAR IRIS 
Each year The American Iris Society conducts a symposium to determine the 100 most popular Iris grown in this country. The results of the latest symposium 
are shown below. The varieties are listed in the order of their popularity. Date following the name is year of introduction; DM means it has won Dykes Medal. 
1. Chivalry ‘44, DM 13. Solid Mahogany ‘44 35. The Admiral ‘41 57. Mary Vernon ‘42 79. Pierre Menard ‘48 
2. Blue Rhythm ‘45, DM 14. E.mohr ‘42, DM 36. Black Forest ‘45 58. Deep Velvet ‘39 80. Tea Rose ‘44 
3. Helen McGregor ‘42, DM 15. Dreamcastle ‘43 37. Argus Pheasant ‘48 59. Captain Wells ’4] 81. Jasmine ‘44 
4. Blue Shimmer ‘42 16. Lady Boscawen ‘46 38. Cloth of Gold ‘45 60. Priscilla ‘42 82. The Capitol ‘44 
5. Master Charles ‘43 17. Distance ‘46 39. Chamois '44 61. Grand Canyon ‘42 83. Snow Velvet ‘42 
6. Lady Mohr ‘44 18. Tiffanja ‘42 40. Casa Morena ‘43 62. Katherine Fay ‘45 84. Carousel ‘48 
7. Berkeley Goid ‘42 19. Cherie ‘47 41. Lothario ‘42 63. Red Torch ‘47 85. Gudrun ‘38 
8. Snow Flurry ‘39 20. Pink Cameo ‘46 42. Spun Gold ‘40, DM 64. Golden Ruffles ‘45 86. Misty Gold ‘43 
9. Bryce Canyon ‘44 21. Azure Skies ‘43 43. Golden Fleece ‘40 65. Minnie Colquitt ‘41 87. Esquire ‘46 
10. Cascade Splendor ‘45 22. Garden Gory ‘43 44. Desert Song ‘46 66. Staten Island ‘48 88. Meanie ‘41 
23. Goldbeater '44 45. Spanish Peaks ‘47 67. Rose Splendor ‘47 89. Frank Adams ‘37 
24. Biue Valley ‘47 46. Winter Carnival ‘41 68. Majenica ‘41 90. White Wedgwood ‘43 
SYMPOSIUM SPECIAL 25. Mulberry Rose '4] 47. Bandmaster ‘44 69. Red Valor ‘39 91. Harriet Thoreau ‘44 
COLLECTION—$16.00 26. Extravaganza ‘46 48. Violet Symphony ‘40 70. And Thou ‘42 92. Daybreak ‘41 
One each of the first 10 27. Ranger '43 49. Snow Carnival ‘42 71. Fantasy ‘47 93. Lilac Lane ‘47 
Iris above 28. Moonlight Madonna ‘43 50. Radiation ‘48 72. Pink Reflection ‘42 94. Pretty Quadroon ‘48 
29. Rocket ‘45 51. Three Cheers ‘45 73. Remembrance ‘42 95. Mellowglow ‘42 
30. Syivia Murray ‘44 52 loud Castle ‘44 74. Lord Dongan ‘40 96. Rainbow Room ‘46 
31. Tobacco Road ‘42 53. Cordovan ‘46 75. Mexico ‘43 97. Golden Russet ‘45 
32. Gypsy ‘44 54. Lake George ‘45 76. Suzette ‘45 98. Redward ‘42 
11. Amandine ‘46 33. Easter Bonnet ‘44 55. Arab Chief ‘44 77. Indiana Night ‘42 99. Ming Yellow ‘38 
12. New Snow ‘46 34. Chantilly ‘45 56. Sharkskin ‘42 78, Lynn Langford ‘46 100. Vatican Purple ‘43 
2 LONG’S GARDENS 
