OREGON 
IRIS 
For the rockery, the woodland garden or any suitable location where low growing flowering plants are desired we know of 
nothing more charming than these delightful Oregon species. Provided their simple requirements are satisfied these dainty 
wildlings will respond with abundant bloom and a long time abiding in your garden. Like the Louisiana iris the western 
species are alsc ideally adapted for floral arrangements. 
OREGON IRIS 
CULTURE: These iris enjoy any well drained sotl containing con- 
siderable leaf mold which is neutral or slightly acid. Where hot 
dry summers prevail afternoon shade and additional moisture dur- 
ing periods of drouth are advisable. Where sub zero temperatures 
occur without benefit of snow winter protection is necessary. Young 
seedling plants transplant much better than divisions taken from 
old clumps. 
SHIPMENT: Spring or fall. 
BRACTEATA Each .75 
Various shades of yellow usually penciled red or purple. Beau- 
tiful flowers and dark evergreen leaves. Prefers woodland soil 
and some shade. 6 inches. 
DOUGLASIANA Each .60 
Large robust species and one of the easiest to grow as reports 
indicate it does very well in the East. The color is variable 
and includes many shades of blue, yellow, pink and purple. 
Jaunty slightly frilled flowers on 12 inch procumbent stems. 
Evergreen foliage, and blooms well in dense shade. 
GORMANI Each .75 
The yellow tenax, and one of the loveliest of all. Found only 
in a small area of the Oregon Coast Range where the pre- 
dominating colors are cream and yellow. In addition there are 
also buff toned pinks and rose shades that are simply exqui- 
site. All display a prominent gold spear on each fall and some 
are slightly veined. Grassy, deciduous. Light shade. 10 inches. 
INNOMINATA Mixed colors, .75. Finest color selections, 1.50 
Comparatively new species discovered in Southwestern Ore- 
gon and in our opinion one of the most beautiful of all irises. 
Color of the type ranges from mellow butter yellow to deep 
glowing orange some of which are sharply veined in rich 
brown and red. There are other colors including pink, blue and 
purple and a lavender form sometimes given specific designa- 
ation under the name Thompsonii. Grassy rich evergreen 
foliage. Innominata has proved most amenable and does well 
anywhere in sun or shade. Height varies from 6 inches to 
12 inches. 
MACROSIPHON Each .60 
Dainty group of small irises which may include the doubtful 
species, Chrysophylla, Californica and Hartweggi. Plants are 
small and the airy flowers of slender parts include a wide 
color range but predominantly yellow, blue and lavender 
shades. These iris like sunshine and will tolerate considerable 
summer drought. 4 to 8 inches. 
SEED SPECIALTIES ARE OFFERED ON PAGE 48 
PURDYI Each .75 
Something like Bracteata but the plants produce more leaves, 
and in addition to yellow, lavender and purple shades also 
occur. Stronger grower than Bracteata and quite easy in 
woodsy soil with light shade. Evergreen. 10 inches. 
TENAX Common form. .50. Finest color selections, 1.00 
Widest spread and best known of the Oregon iris and perhaps 
the easiest to grow of all. The type is generally red toned pur- 
ple or lavender with yellow spears on falls. However, where 
it merges with Gormani intermediate shades are legion and 
delicate buffs, pinks, reds, coppers, and blues are prevalent. 
Flowers are large and of splendid form. Stems are 6 inches to 
10 inches high. Deciduous. Sun or light shade. 
TENUIS Each 1.00 
One of the rarest of all iris as its range is restricted to a very 
small area in the foothills of Western Oregon. Captivating 
white flowers faintly tinted blue with bright orange crests on 
the falls. Entirely distinct from all other western species and 
closely related to the Evansia Iris. Broad light green leaves 
that are deciduous. Woodsy soil and light shade. 6 inches. 
IRIS GORMANI 
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