DWARF BEARDED IRIS 
The demand for good dwarf iris is increasing by leaps and bounds and the improvements in form 
and color evident in recent introductions including our own, surely justify this increased popularity. 
Many varieties were sold out last year and advance orders already indicate another shortage this season. 
These charming little iris are so easy and worthy of everyone's consideration, especially for brighten- 
ing odd corners, the rockery and for edging the perennial border. Those we offer are truly dwarf and 
are a carefully selected list of finest varieties every one of which is distinct. 
CULTURE: Same as the TALL BEARDED IRIS. 
SHIPMENT: From July 15 to December 1. 
I951 INTRODUCTIONS---LARGE FLOWERING TYPES iy 
The dwarf iris have received much of our attention for many 
years and we believe our selections for introduction this year 
will meet with great favor everywhere. All have been thoroughly 
tested for maximum garden value and dwarf iris critics on many 
earlier occasions urged us to name them for future release. All 
are distinct and like all of our previous introductions are large 
flowering varieties which have proved most effective for general 
garden use. The demand for our 1947 and 1948 introductions 
exceeded all expectations and were sold out in 1950. Conse- 
quently stocks of all are very short this year. 
CREAM DELIGHT Each 1.00 
Lovely cream or ivory self of largest size. The beautifully 
modeled flowers are produced in lavish numbers and the soft 
color does not conflict with any other. Strong grower and a 
rapid increaser. 6 inches. 
INTRIGUE Each 1.00 
The finest smoky blend we have been and a much needed im- 
provement on the older varieties in this color class. Stand- 
ards are dusk or slate gray. Falls are dusky plum purple 
edged bronze enlivened by prominent orange beards. The 
domed standards and broad semi-flaring falls give us a dwarf 
of exceptionally fine form. 6 inches. 
GENERA 
ARENARIA (Species) Each .75 
The tiniest bearded and a grand subject for the small rockery. 
Bright yellow. 3 or 4 inches. Scarce. 
ATROVIOLACEA Each .40; 3 for .85 
A true pumila and the first to bloom. Red purple. 
AZUREA 
Loveliest sky blue. A pumila hybrid. 
Each .40; 3 for .85 
BLUE FLASH (Marx 1947) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
Light wedgwood blue self. Dainty flower. 5 inches. 
BLUE MASCOT (Marx 1947) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
H.M., A.1.S. 1949. Almost chicory blue self with semi-flaring 
falls. 5 inches. 
BOUQUET Each .40 
Dainty white and heliotrope. A distinctive variety. 6 inches. 
BRONYA Each 1.00 
A tiny miniature of refined form and rich color quite similar 
to Tony. An outstanding arenaria hybrid from H. M. Hill. 
4 inches. 
BUZZER Each .40; 3 for .85 
Soft lavender blue. Most pleasing and a prolific bloomer. 
5 inches. 
COME AGAIN (Marx 1948) Each 1.00 
Near fluorite purple self of rounded form. In addition to the 
rich color and pleasing form this iris is a regular fall bloomer. 
6 inches. 
CREAM TART Each .50; 3 for 1.00 
Another arenaria seedling but larger than most. Pale yellow 
with dash of red purple on the wide flaring falls. Strong 
grower. 5 inches. 
BEFORE ORDERING, PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 63 
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LITTLE GIANT ach 1.00 
As the name implies this dwarf bears the largest flowers of 
all. A richly colored self of deepest claret red and utmost 
brilliance. Wonderful garden color and a great favorite here. 
6 inches 
NIGHT SPOT Each 1.00 
Bright blue black Buzzer seedling. Depth of color is about 
the same as Marocain but blue toned instead of purple. A 
showy subject in the garden and a splendid foil for the yellow 
varieties. 6 inches. 
PAM Each 1.00 
Delightful color combination of white and yellow. Like the 
tall bearded variety PINNACLE, the standards are creamy 
white, the falls sulphur yellow. Form is not good by present 
standards and the pinched falls, objectionable to some, are 
lost in the mass of blooms on established clumps. 8 inches. 
ROSE BLUSH Each 1.00 
Perfectly described by the name the color is several shades 
lighter than Rose Mist. Though not bright the color is unique 
and unlike any other we grow. Most effective in the company 
of blues and yellows. 8 inches. 
LTE SF 
DITTON’S PURPLE 
Fine violet purple. Branched. 10 inches. 
Each .40; 3 for .85 
GLEE Each .40; 3 for .85 
Very light yellow. Heavy bloomer. 10 inches. 
HEATHERBLOOM (Marx 1948) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
Color is close to Heather or Hydrangea red according to Dic- 
tionary of Color. We have grown this for several years and 
its unusual color has attracted all visitors. 6 inches. 
KEEPSAKE Each .50; 3 for 1.00 
Delightful tiny golden yellow bright orange beard. 4 inches. 
MAROCAIN Each .40; 3 for .85 
Lustrous blackish purple. Finest of this color. 
MIST O’ PINK Each 1.00 
Unique dwarf of deep rosy mauve. An arenaria hybrid and 
nothing else like it. 
MOON GLEAM (Marx 1947) Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
H.M., A.I.S. 1949. Very near sulphur yellow self with semi- 
flaring falls. Finest light yellow. 5 inches. Illustrated in 
color on opposite page. 
LITTLE SKIPPER (Marx 1948) Each .75; 3 for 1.75 
Standards near sky gray, falls near Westpoint, according to 
Dictionary of Color. Charming bicolor and very dwarf, 4 to 
5 inches. 
LOUISE STARKER Each .50 
One of the loveliest pure white dwarfs we have seen. Slightly 
taller than other dwarfs. 10 inches. 
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