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IRIS 
“Our Specialty Flower” 
In the following pages you willl find 
our complete listing of the numerous 
varieties of iris grouped into sections 
for Dwarf, Intermediate, Tall Bearded, 
and Re-Blooming. Additional sections 
for different iris families will also be 
found as follows: 
The Apogon Iris includes the Spuria, 
Siberian and Miscellaneous Iris sec- 
tions. 
The Subgeneric Hybrids includes the 
section we have listed as Miscellaneous 
Bearded Iris. 
Iris Descriptions 
To conserve space 
in our catalogue we 
have resorted to a 
system of 
-presenting informa- 
tion. Height given 
in inches follows 
the name with sea- 
- son of bloom next 
indicated by letters 
E-early, M-midsea- 
son or L-late. Frag- 
rance denoted by *. 
The American Iris 
Society permanent 
ratings (based on 
100 as perfect) im- 
mediately precedes * 
the color descrip- 
tion. 
Winners of various Iris Society med-’ 
als are indicated by HM (Honorable 
Mention), AM (Award of Merit), DM 
(Dykes Medal), GM (Gold Medal), and 
SM (Silver Medal). 
For the 100 best iris for the year 1950 
see section entitled “Iris Hit Parade” 
listed elsewhere in this catalog. 
Dykes Medal winners are also indi- 
cated by being set in larger size type 
(also see complete listing of these found 
elsewhere in this catalog). 
Free Iris Premiums 
For complete details see inside back 
cover of catalog. 
Iris Collector’s Items 
For complete listing of the older ‘‘an- 
tique’’ iris for which you may be looking, see 
section “Tris Collector’s ‘Items’ located at 
close of ‘‘Iris’’ section. 
Bargain Collections 
See special grouping listed elsewhere. 
1950 INTRODUCTIONS 
The following two varieties of 
iris were introduced by The Gei- 
sers last year. Because of the large 
number of sales and small stock 
available, we are leaving the price 
the same for this year so we may 
increase our stock. Place your or- 
der early if you really want some 
of these dainty stemmed Table 
Iris unsurpassed for table bou- 
quets. 
Precious Gem 
(Nelson 1'949), 24” tall, midseason. 
Formerly Seedling No. 47-44. In 
originator’s own words: “This 
rose plicata comes from an inter- 
esting line of breeding, being the 
second generation cross of Parisi- 
ana and Alastor. Flower of good 
form. Standards stitched and stip- 
pled purplish. Falls with white 
field. Vigorous grower and good 
increaser.” We are sure you will 
all in love with it as we 
a VGs ene ee Or es se $10.00 
Precious Jewell 
(Nelson 1949), 34” tall, midseason.. 
Formerly seedling No. 47-46. “A 
purplish red blend. A sister seed- 
ling of Precious Gem. Standards 
nicely closed, perilla purpe. Falls - 
darker, medium purplish red. 
Beard heavy, deep golden. Both 
standards and falls edged brown. 
Growth vigorous with plenty of 
increase.” A very dainty stemmed 
irig forthe border. 223. $10.00 
From Beloit: 
10 miles South on 
K-14, 3miles west 
and 3-4 miles south 
From Lincoln: 
19 miles north on 
K-14, 3 miles west. 
and 1-4 mile north. 
“Turn off K-14 at 
marked highway 
’ signs.” 
