IRIS (Continued) 
perfectly hardy and will succeed in sections 
of the country where the bearded iris is not 
successful. As a cut flower they rival the 
Dutch iris because of their tough petals that 
will not break and are long lasting. As a 
landscape subject they are supreme among 
the various sections of iris. Delivery July 
to Nov 
AUREA. Tall, deep yellow. The falls are 
long and narrow. 50¢ ea. 
AZURE DAWN. A nearly sky blue variety 
with lemon spot on ithe falls. Unusually 
smooth in color and texture. Last to bloom 
in the section. $2.00 ea. 
BRONZSPUR. A very tall variety with 
brown buds and old gold flowers veined 
heavily with brown. Fairly glows under 
artificial light. $1.50 ea. 
MONNIERI. A species similar to aurea 
aie lighter in color and with wider segments. 
50¢ ea. 
MOUNT WHITNEY (Milliken). The giant 
of the Spurias. Huge flowers of white with 
deep yellow center on the falls. Broad foliage. 
60 in. $3.00 
OCHROLEUCA. The most common form 
in this section, and is universally admired as 
a garden subject. White with gold signal 
blotch on the falls. 50¢ ea. 
SAUGATUCK. Large, soft lavender flowers 
with orange signal blotch. Quite different 
from all others and highly recommended. 
$2.00 ea. 
SUNNY DAY. Large flowers in two shades 
of yellow. $1.00 ea. 
; Unguicularus 
Winter Blooming Iris 
These are perfectly hardy and deserve to 
be better known and more widely grown. 
They will succeed best in a hot and dry 
location and thrive in poorest soil. However 
they should be kept moist until established 
after planting. The flowers appear from 
November on until April and if cut in 
bud will last several days. Deliciously fra- 
grant. Delivery anytime. 
QUEEN ELIZABETH. A _ dwarf variety 
with short, grassy foliage and bright flowers 
heavily veined purple on lighter ground. 
$1.00 ea. 
SPECIOSA. Tall grassy foliage. Flowers 
very large, purplish with yellow crest. $1.00 ea. 
STYLOSA ALBA. A robust growing species 
with large pure white flowers and _ yellow 
crest. 50¢ ea. 
STYLOSA MARGINATA._ This _is_ the 
standard variety and is grown all over Southern 
California. Flowers start to appear in the 
fall. Lavender with purple and white veinings 
in the throat and yellow crest. 50¢ ea. 
Louisiana 
Delta Iris 
These species and hybrids are native to_ the 
Mississippi delta and are mostly hardy. They 
will grow in sun or part shade and_ will 
tolerate dry conditions after flowering but 
should be. liberally watered during the growing 
season. The foliage is good, flowers showey, 
and useful for cutting. Delivery anytime. 
$1.00 ea. 
CACIQUE. A hybrid of the deepest velvety 
royal purple self with a very small touch of 
orange at the crest. Sells on sight. 
DARK MORASS. Another hybrid of bronzy 
shadings with a rosy purple undertone. 
MIRACULOSA. An extra large flowering 
species. Flowers are white with sky blue 
overcast. Yellow crest. 
ROYAL SAVANNAHRUM. The flowers 
are not as large as the others but make 
up for it in the brilliancy of their colorings. 
Violet blue deepening to purple in the haft. 
SAVANNAHRUM. Very large, deep velvet 
-lue with yellow signal blotch. Fine for moist 
situat_ons. 
Miscellaneus 
CAROLINA. An iris that 
water. Medium size sky blue flowers. 
50¢ ea. 
DOUGLASIANA. 
but is hardy and will grow anywhere. 
flowers are shades of blue and purple. 
difficult to transplant except in the early 
spring when it is making new roots. We 
suggest that you place your order and let 
us use our judgement as to the _ shipping 
time. 50¢ ea. 
PAL-TEC. A cross between the crested 
tectorum and tall bearded pallida. A low. grow- 
ing iris with charm and personality. Flowers 
of clear violet blue. Always attractive. 50c ea. 
FOETIDISSIMA. (Christmas Iris). A shade 
loving evergreen species having insignificant 
purplish flowers. . However the seed pods 
which are formed adundantly burst open in 
the fall exposing brilliant red seeds which 
keep their color for months when picked 
and dried. Universally admires for flower 
arrangements. Fall delivery. 50¢ ea. 
SHREVEI. Very similar to Carolina but 
of a deeper color. 50¢ ea. 
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