SPINDRIFT (Loomis 1941) 36” 
Translucent shell or coral pink with firey tangerine 
beard, A pink that is sensational. Each $1.50 
STARLESS NIGHT (J. Sass 1941) 36” 
Lustrous, deep dark purple self glowing with a red- 
dish brilliance and with a bright golden beard. 
Each $ .50 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942) 32” 
Striking blend of golden tobacco brown. Flowers 
large and long lasting. Distinct. Each $2.50 
PLANTING AND CARE OF 
TALL BEARDED IRIS 
Tall bearded iris may be planted or transplanted 
almost anytime during the spring, summer or fall season 
when conditions are good for this work. However, there 
is a best time and that. is considered to be from about 
the middle of July until September. The iris are more 
nearly dormant at this period and will begin making 
new roots in the new location and become somewhat 
established before winter. Shipments and delivery wilt 
be made through this period unless otherwise instructed. 
Like peonies, they grow and thrive in any good well 
drained garden soil but should be placed in a sunny 
location the same as peonies. In planting, set the plants 
so the fleshy portion of the root (the rhizome) is just a 
little below the surface with the top portion showing 
above the soil. The fine roots should be placed below 
straight down. 
Heavy fertilizing should be avoided but a little 
bonemeal worked into the soil at the time of planting 
will be beneficial. Iris prefer a soil that is not too acid 
but lime should not be used in the soil to any great 
extent. 
With good soil, a good location in a sunny spot and 
reasonable care, iris will reward you with a wealth of 
beauty that will be the equal of any flower. 
Terms used in iris descriptions: 
Bicolor—two colors—Usually with falls darker than 
standards, 
Blend—Combination of two or more colors. 
Plicata—Dotted or stippled color on white, cream or 
yellow ground. 
Self—Uniform color. 
Variegata—Yellow standards and dark falls. 
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