IRIS 
Evansia 
Crested Iris 
Evansia section includes some of the choicest 
and most orchid-like flowers to be found any- 
where. As a group it is well adapted for plant- 
ing in the shade, and includes the dwarfest and 
tallest species ‘within it. Plant where they can 
be kept moist during the growing season. They 
prefer acid conditions and appreciate a top 
dressing of leafmould or any kind of mulch. 
All are tender except criststa. Delivery anytime. 
DARJEELING. Similar to Nada but with 
larger and more frilled flowers. Well worth a 
place in the cool glasshouse. $1.50 ea. 
FAIRYLAND. A cross of Uwodu and Watti, 
this forms compact masses of attractive dark 
green foliage. The flowers are the same size as 
those of Watti but have the coloring of uwodu. 
The garden effect is one of charm and delicate 
beautfy. We heartily recommend this as a house 
slant. $1.00 ea. 
JAPONICA. A _ native of China and Japan 
with evergreen foliage and highly frilled lav- 
ender flowers on well branched stems in winter. 
1Dexea. 
NADA. A cross between Watti and Japonica 
which has proved its worth thruout the country 
and has become one of the most popular iris 
in California and the Southern states. It has 
neat evergreen foliage, three foot well branched 
and rebranched stems carrying over 200 flowers, 
lovely orchid-like form and ee cutflower value. 
It is winter blooming. Here in Southern Cali- 
fornia it starts to bloom about the middle of 
February and keeps on blooming to about the 
first of May. Lends itself to planting in_ the 
open ground, in pots or even in hanging baskets. 
It increases rapidly, will grow and bloom in 
sun or shade and is not too particular as to the 
kind of soil it is grown in. The color of the 
flowers is white flushed light lavender with 
orange crest. Surely for a plant like this it would 
not be asking too much to provide a little winter 
protection, especially when you can bring it into 
the house to bloom in the winter. $1.00 ea. 
UWODU. A distinct and hardier form of 
Japonica. Shiney, light green foliage. Showey 
white flowers heavily spotted purple. Increases 
by stolens that sometimes grow three feet away 
from the mother plant. Recommended for 
ground cover and hanging baskets. 50c ea. 
WATTI. (Bamboo Iris). Also known as Iris 
confusa. An amazing species from the southern 
slopes of the Himayala Mountains, with a habit 
of growth more like bamboo than an iris. The 
large fan-like foliage is held on _ stiff stems, 
sometimes five feet high. The flowers are white 
with small orange crest. Fine for background 
planting to the other members of this section. 
$1.00 ea. 
Louisiana 
Delta Iris 
T'ese 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 showy, and useful 
for cutting. Delivery anytime. 
CACIQUE. A hybrid of the deepest velvety 
royal purple self with a very small touch of 
orange at the crest. Sells on sight. $1.00 ea. 
DARK MORASS. Another hybrid of bronzy 
shadings with a rosy purple undertone. $1.00 ea. 
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CAROLINE DORMON. An iris certainly 
worthy of its name. If the unusual -is what 
one likes, here it is. Starting with a heart of 
pale gold, the colors blend to a deep rose-red 
at the tip of the sepals and petals. The sepals 
recurve slightly upward at the tip forming a 
point. A 6” flower borne on a 36” stem. Has 
a deeper color in the sun. $3.50. 
MIRACULOSA. An _ extra large flowering 
species. Flowers are white with sky blue over- 
cast. Yellow crest. $1.00 ea. 
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. $1.00 ea. 
SAVANNAHRUM. Very large, deep velvet 
blue with yelow signal blotch. Fine for moist 
situations. $1.00 ea. 
JEUNE FILLE. (De Baillon-Dormon 1942). 
Delicate and lovely large frilly flowers with a 
yellow crest. The best of the collected whites 
of Giganticaerulea form. 40 in. $1.50 ea. 
FLEXICAULIS. Bright blue with white and 
yellow throat. Cheerful flowers on 16-inch 
stems, nestling among the foliage. Similar to 
Foliosa. $1.00 ea. 
FULVA. Flowers bright brick color on 3- 
foot stems. Color unique among Iris. Segments 
drooping. $1.00. 
RHUMBA. (Shehee-Dormon 1946). This iris 
was cellected near New Orleans. Its exquisite 
huge 7” blooms are entrancing. It is a deep 
cream with heavy veining of orchid. $1.50 ea. 
Miscellaneous 
CAROLINA. An iris that will grow in water. 
Medium size sky blue flowers. Late. 50c ea. 
DOUGLASIANA. A native of California but 
is hardy and will grow anywhere. The flowers 
are shades of blue and purple. Rather 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 judgment as to 
the shipping time. 50c 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 abundantly burst open in the fall 
exposing brilliant red seeds which keep their 
color for months when picked and dried. Uni- 
versally admired for flower arrangements. Fall 
delivery. 50c ea. 
SHREVEI. Very similar to Caroline but of a 
deeper color. 50c ea. 
POVONIA. (Moraea glaucopis). The Pea- 
cock Iris. Well rounded blue or white flowers 
with prominant peacock blue signal blotch. Very 
attractive. For best results should be planted 
in close groups. 1.50 doz. 
RETICULATA. Extremely early bulbous iris 
with red-purple flowers on 6” stems. Four sided 
leaves. $1.50 doz. 
SISYRINCHIUM. Really a moraea, this is a 
free blooming bulbous plant with interesting 
violet colored flowers over a long period of 
time. Can be left undisturbed for many seasons. 
$1.00 doz. 
TUBEROSA. The Snake Head Iris. Interest- 
ing combination of yellow, green and_ black. 
Very useful for corsage making. $2.00 doz. 
