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USES: Since these flower so heavily they are unsurpassed for color masses as accent clumps in your 
mixed border; particularly effective near pools and lawns. 
BLOOMING TIMES: Late spring, about with most of fhe Tall Bearded. 
ORIGIN AND NATIVE HABITAT: Our modern Siberian varieties have descended from two original 
species, Iris sibirica, which inhabits moist meadows in central Europe, and |. orientalis, native to 
northeastern Asia. 
CULTURE AND HARDINESS (In brief): Native habitats make it evident that these Iris are all per- 
fectly cold-hardy. They are of the easiest culture, and while they do best in fairly moist, slightly 
acid soil, they will grow in almost any garden bed. Heaviest bloom is secured in full or partial sun. 
SHIPPING AND PLANTING TIMES: Chiefly in early fall; rarely in summer. But order now. 
CLUMPS: The first price given under each variety is for the customary single division. | also supply 
CLUMPS, equal to 3 to 4 divisions, but in most cases at the cost of only two. Clumps are easier to 
establish, give abundant bloom sooner, so most orders are for clumps. 
PINKS—Rarest Color in Siberians 
AHALYA (Nesmith ‘32) $3.00; Clump $6.00 
There are no true pinks as yet, and this is the closest | have found, and the earliest 
‘ 4 | Siberian to bloom. A pale, pearly lilac pink with broad spreading falls. In great de- 
Patriotic Trio of Siberians mand; becoming scarce. E—26”. 
TUNKHANNOCK MRS. ROWE (Perry) $2.00; Clump $5.00 
ERIC THE RED MOUNTAIN LAKE A dainty light lavender pink. A very profuse bloomer. Beautiful in a vase when cut in 
(Red) (White) (Blue) bud stage. Blooms after Ahalya.£ to M—30”. 
WHITES—Needed in Every Garden KINGFISHER BLUE (Wallace ‘24) 50¢; Clump $1.00 
TUNKHANNOCK (Scheffy ’45) k*x* $5.00; Clump $12.50 
One of the newest Siberians in my collection. By far the largest and finest 
white of all. Simply superb, with great widely-spreading broad falls. M—30”. 
CRYSTAL CHARM (Scheffy ‘48) *** $4.00 
A new arrival and a favorite of all who see it. Petals of purest sparkling 
white. Standards widely open, edges delightfully crimped. Falls relaxed dis- 
playing the orchid-like standards. Exceptional branching. A profuse bloomer. 
Charming and especially lovely for cutting. Scarce, only 1 to a customer. 30”. 
SNOWY EGRET (Cleveland ‘38) ** $2.00; Clump $4.00 
One of the prettiest of all Siberians due to the unique ruffling of the large, 
exceptionally pure white petals. Falls bright yellow at the hafts. Tall and 
impressive. EM—36”. 
SNOWCREST (Gage ‘32) 75¢; Clump $2.00 
A sparkling waxy snow-white, with beautifully frilled edges. A late bloomer, 
so fine for extending the season. LM—36”. 
SNOW QUEEN (Barr 1900) 50¢; Clump $1.00 
A rather low, late white with yellow signal. L—28”. 
WHITE DOVE (Cleveland ‘27) 50¢; Clump $1.00; 3 Clumps $2.00 
Tallest, most vigorous white, with golden throat. Flaring Falls. EM—50”. 
Choose REDS for Stunning Effects 
ERIC THE RED (Whitney ‘44) ** $5.00; Clump $12.50 
Award of Merit ‘46. The standard of comparison in red Siberians. Immense 
flowers in glowing wine-red with broad flaring falls. Floriferous.. EM—30’. 
TOWANDA REDFLARE (Scheffy ‘48) * $4.00 
By far the newest red, already in great demand. A tall, large, brilliant red 
self, with wide petals and flaring falls. Between Helen Astor and Eric the 
Red in tone. 38”. 
HELEN ASTOR (Whitney ‘38) HM ‘41, AM ‘42 $2.00; Clump $5.00 
The one and only bright rosy red Siberian, and one you could hardly pass by 
if you were to see it in our garden. Large and exquisite, a real color break. 
The seed parent of Eric the Red. EM—30”. 
RED EMPEROR (Sturtevant ‘24) $1.00; Clump $2.50 
Quite unique; wine red, veined in blue. Exciting. M—28”. 
Lovely LIGHT and BRIGHT BLUE Tones 
MY LOVE (Scheffy ‘48) k** $10.00 
The most sensational Siberian ever created, and a real break. Unlike all of 
its kind, it has regularly re-bloomed in July, without forcing. Now released so 
breeders everywhere can start crossing this with various colors to get a 
whole race of summer blooming Siberians. A large, stately soft medium 
blue of fine form and finish. One of the tallest of Siberians, nearly 4 feet, 
and probably the best branched of all. Strong growth, long blooming season. 
A “must” for all who want the very latest and best in Siberians. Limit, one 
single division to a customer. 46”. 
MOUNTAIN LAKE (Gersdorff ‘38) HM ‘42, AM ‘44 $3.00; Clump $7.50 
A new beauty in bright sky blue, slightly ruffled. Very effective, due to its 
crisp, cool appearance. EM—36”. 
GATINEAU (Preston 32) $1.50; Clump $3.00 
Immense azure-blue with horizontal prettily-veined falls. 40’. 
NEW BLUE ‘ ; _ 75¢; Clump $1.50 
A deep, bright blue that is always a favorite with our visitors. Large flow- 
ers, with semi-spreading falls of good substance. EM—34”. 
SKY LARK (Cleveland ‘23) 50¢; Clump $1.00; 3 Clumps $2.00 
A rather small, but pretty bitone. Standards narrow, erect, light violet. Falls 
medium blue, marked white. E—24”. 
LLEWELYN (Cleveland ‘29) 50¢; Clump $1.00 
A popular large, deep yet bright blue. Hafts of falls unique, bronzy buff. 
EM—36”. 
“Oh Flower-de-Luce, bloom on, and let the river Linger to kiss thy feet! 
Our tallest Siberian, often reaching 5 feet under good conditions. A pretty 
light blue, veined in darker blue. EM—54” 
ACUTA (Native to Europe and Asia) 50¢; Clump $1.00; 3 Clumps $2.00 
The best dwarf Siberian. Soft, medium blue, with prominent white center 
and blue veins. E—12”. 
The Rich DARK BLUES and VIOLETS 
ROYAL HERALD (Scheffy ‘48) x* $5.00 
The newest and earliest blooming member of this color class, and one that 
is sure to attract attention. A self in the richest of dark plum-purples, with 
drooping falls like black velvet. Handsome and distinctive. A noteworthy 
addition to any garden. 
NIGRESCENS (Van Houtte) *** $4.00; Clump $8.00 
An extremely rare, very choice form with flowers almost jet-black. Infinitely 
valuable to hybridizers, as it gives dark velvets. Not available elsewhere. 
Again | can release only a few. M—28’. 
TROPIC NIGHT (Morgan ‘37) ** $3.00; Clump $7.50 
A descendant of Nigrescens which has inherited much of the intensity of 
coloring of that variety. A violet-blue so deep it reminds one of some of 
the bulbous Dutch Iris. Large and handsome. M—36”. 
TYCOON (Cleveland ‘38) $2.25; Clump $5.50 
So outstanding, was in color in Bulletin 95 and on cover of September ‘44 
Flower Grower. The largest Siberian, richly colored in true violet. Now priced 
so you need wait no longer. M—34”, 
CAESAR’S BROTHER xxx 75¢; Clump $1.25; 3 Clumps $2.00 
One of my personal favorites, favored by many of our visitors over all other 
inexpensive varieties. A well-established clump is really spectacular, due 
to the masses of large dark violet flowers, very velvety, on four-foot stems. 
Really outstanding, in great demand. One of the few moderately priced ones 
good enough to get my 3-star rating. EM—48”. 
OTTAWA (Preston ‘28) 75¢; Clump $1.50; 3 Clumps $3.00 
Very unique. A very bright yet dark blue with a white patch and blue vein- 
ing. Falls well rounded, almost horizontal. EM—32”. 
ORIENTALIS 50¢; Clump 90¢; 3 Clumps $1.80 
Deep violet blue, attractive white eye, light yellow haft M—28”. 
NORA DISTIN (Perry ‘23) 50¢; Clump $1.00; 3 Clumps $2.00 
A dark blue-violet, veined white. A heavy bloomer. EM—26”. 
LADY NORTHCLIFFE 50¢; Clump $1.00 
Huge bright violet with broad down-hanging falls. M—30’. 
PERMANENT LABELS 
How To Get Free Permanent Labels 
These permanent labels are immensely popular. They are beautiful dark 
green Simplex labels with clear white lettering, long-lasting copper wires. 
Permanent labels free in the following cases: 
(1) For all individual varieties valued at $3.00 or more. 
(2) Orders of $18 or more, all varieties valued at $2.00 or more. 
BLANK LABELS. | can also supply blank Simplex labels you can make up 
yourself for your present varieties of Iris, roses, perennials, shrubs, fruit 
trees, etc. These are Simplex No. 31, green, 3 x ¥”, with heavy copper 
wires for attaching. Priced, postpaid, including metal-pointed stylus for let- 
tering labels; $2.75 per box of 100. Many customers are so pleased they 
order additional boxes for themselves or for gifts. 
Customers Like Simplex Labels 
"The Simplex labels I ordered from you last year are simply grand, and so 
inexpensive.” Albert Jones, Ouanah, Texas. 
_"A friend saw my green Simplex labels and likes them and can’t find any- 
thing like it here. The best I have seen.” Mrs. A. J. N., Santa Rosa, Calif. 
14 Oh Flower of Song, bloom on, and make forever The World more fair and sweet.”—LONGFELLOW : Flower-de-Luce. 
