May Day Each 35c, Three 90c, Doz. $3.25 
A stunning apricot-orange, a luscious color with an overlay of copper. 
Nice orange beard. Tall branched stems, good substance, a distinctive 
color. A perfectly charming and distinct Iris of great merit. 
Melitza Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A new variety that has received much favorable comment. Standards are 
a delicate ivory-pink; the falls are of the same coloring with a slightly 
deeper flush around the beard, which is intense pinkish tangerine. It is 
fine in every particular: color, branching, vigor of growth, etc. 40 inches. 
Ming Yellow Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
One of the laraest, stateliest yellows, Ming Yellow is well-substanced and 
branched, and blooms are carried with an easy grace. Large, clear, rich, 
smooth yellow evenly toned, thick substance. A worthy addition. 
Missouri Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
Very fragrant. Awarded the Dykes Memorial Medal, highest international 
honors for 1937, as the outstanding Iris of the year. A large flower of 
true deep blue coloring and form, with flaring velvety falls and excellent 
substance. Has very good quality. Height 44 inches. 
Mme. Louts Aureau Each 40c, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50 
This heavily dotted and sanded Plicata from Cayeux is a rival of the 
series now so popular from the Sasses. It has a ground color of silvery 
white, closely netted with rosy heliotrope. A very large blossom. 
Mountain Sky Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
The bluest of blue Iris. A uniform, soft blue; there is a suffusion of 
yellow in the center of the flower which intensifies the blue as well as 
adds a warm glow. The standards and falls are wavy and very sub- 
stantial. There are many flowers on a strong stem and Mountain Sky 
is an excellent grower. It is tops in blue Iris! An English Iris expert 
wrote of Mountain Sky: ‘’I like this better than any Iris | have ever 
seen.’ The flowers are exquisite. Apart from its beauty, two of its 
outstanding points are long lasting qualities, and its fine perfume. There 
is nothing better in our opinion than Mountain Sky. 
Mount Cloud Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A tall, clean and clear-cut white flower with smooth, polished substance. 
Veining at haft accentuates the pureness of this beauty. Considered 
one of the best and hardiest of the new white Iris. 
Mulberry Rose Each $1.00, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.50 
Aptly described by the name, this new Iris is actually something new 
and different in coloring. Very tall stems hold the self-colored bloom 
well aloft, and the branching is good. Most unusual in color, it might be 
termed a deep pinkish mulberry, strongly shaded brown. The heavy 
bronze beard is an added asset. 
Nightfall Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
The falls are very velvety rich dark pansy-purple with almost no vein- 
ing on the haft. Standards are several shades lighter than the falls, 
making a very striking color combination. Plushlike substance with a 
glistening sheen. 36 inches tall, well branched. One of the finest, if not 
the finest, of the dark Iris. 
Ola Kala Each $1.50, Three $3.75, Doz. $13.50 
Here is a deep yellow Iris that perhaps outdoes all others for depth of 
color and in addition its petals are heavily ruffled. Medium large flow- 
ers on nicely branched, 36-inch stalks. So yellow it is almost on the 
orange side. Considered one of the finest new Iris. 
Old Parchment Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 
A light creamy tan, with golden buff overlay; a most unusual color break 
and a distinctly beautiful new Iris. Standards are domed aind closed; falls 
flaring and rather tailored in appearance. A perfectly huge bloom, 
heavy of substance, and the longest lasting variety in our garden. 
Ormohr Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
One of the most outstanding Iris. The color is a very pleasing shade of 
mangane'se violet, heavily veined cream and dotted deep violet. The 
standards are big and gracefully domed; falls semi-flaring, broad and 
round. Substance of flowers is excellent and they withstand rain, heat 
and wind without apparent harm. Blooms freely and grows well. 
Pink Reflection Each $1.50, Three $3.75, Doz. $13.50 
Chamois-skin-pink self, a peculiar and enchanting shade unlike any- 
thing else. There seems to be a fleeting buff undertone. A crisp and 
clean cut flower, flaring in form, with very heavy texture. The beard 
is lemon. Height 3 feet; late flowering, proionging the Iris season. 
EACH season we receive numerous requests from our customers 
for assistance in selecting collections of Bearded Iris. The in- 
terest in these fine new Iris iS growing constantly because they 
are so beautiful, hardy and reliable. The collections we offer 
here are in various price ranges. Each one contains only the 
finest and most prolific blooming kinds. We know that any of 
these selections will give you endless enjoyment and pleasure. 
The varieties will all be carefully labeled and the plants will be 
of the finest quality. You will notice that the two varieties, 
Golden Majesty and Great Lakes, appear in each collection be- 
cause these two are simply ‘’musts.’” No collection would be 
complete without them. 
Bearded Gris Collection CNo. 10 
10 VARIETIES 
Golden Majesty Great Lakes 
Elmohr Nightfall 
Angelus Sunny Ruffles 
Action Front 
1 Each of the Above 10 Kinds, Catalog Value $7.60, 
Special Collection Price $ 6.75 
3 Each of the Above 10 Kinds, Catalog Value $19.40, 
Special Collection Price 17.00 
6 Each of the Above 10 Kinds, Catalog Value $31.88, 
Special Collection Price 28.00 
Pres.. Pilkington 
Fair Elaine 
Melitza 
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Prairie Sunset Each $1.00, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.50 
All that has been said about this gorgeous creation is true, but it 
simply has to be seen to be realized. The blendings of peach, apricot, 
rose, copper and gold are so well done that one is at a loss to describe 
it in a manner that might be conceived in the mind of the listener. A 
fine big flower, and the color will absolutely stun _you when first you 
see it, and every time you see it! Dykes Medal, 1943. 
President Pilkington Each 35c, Three 90c, Doz. $3.25 
Large, of bold form, well branched, many buds to stalk, and medium 
tall. Standards vinaceous buff underlaid old gold, with falls of soft 
violet faintly edged silvery brown. The elegant dignity of this gives it a 
charm that is difficult to describe. Midseason. 40 inches. 
Prince of Orange Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
Solid golden orange, one of the richest things in the garden picture. 
Flowers of medium size, very flaring in form, widely spaced along the 
branching stems. A magnificent Iris which has no competitors. A 
“must’’ in every Iris collection. 
Redward Each $3.00, Three $8.00 
Deepest crimson-red—an approach to red from the purple side without 
the orange or brown influence. A large and brilliant Iris with widely 
flaring velvety falls. One of the finest in this color group. 
Rosy Wings Each 35c, Three 90c, Doz. $3.25 
Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1939. A blending of soft amber-brown, 
red and pink, with _a conspicuous orange beard, makes this one of the 
fine Iris of today. The flowers are handsome, and when lighted by the 
sun, sparkle with life. Very conspicuous in any collection. 
Sable Each $1.00, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.50 
Almost black; a uniform shade of deepest blue-black-violet, with blue 
beard. Sable has every attribute that a fine Iris should possess; large 
size, reasonably tall stalks, thick substance and a wonderfully lustrous 
sheen. Everybody wants: Sable. 
Sheriffa Each $1.00, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.50 
New onco-bred from California which is perfectly hardy. It has tall 
stems reaching 3 feet or over, with several very large flowers per stalk. 
Color is very rich and brilliant metallic violet, with distinct blue blaze 
on the falls. ; 
Sleepy Hollow Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Handsome iridescent, rich, velvety, deep violet flowers. A stunning deep 
color note in the garden; regardless of its depth the color carries well. 
Grows about 21 feet high, excellent foliage and blooms freely. This 
fine variety will be used in great numbers because of its exceptionally 
good landscape qualities. 
Sunny Ruffles Each $1.50, Three $3.75, Doz. $13.50 
The name describes the Iris. Of a glorious new lemon-yellow-chrome. 
Form is ruffled and the falls have a deeper border of gold. The buds 
are ruffled also and add to the beauty of the whole plant. A very 
choice variety. 
The Red Douglas Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Dykes Medal, 1941. This rich deep red-purple is still a favorite with all 
Iris lovers. The gigantic flowers seem to glow with inner lights of red. 
A bright orange beard is softened by a slight flush of brown at the haft. 
Wabash Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
Pure white standards and rich velvety deep violet falls bordered white, 
a most striking variety. Very tall, branched above the middle of the 
stalk with a profusion of large, slightly ruffled blossoms. Awarded the 
Dykes Medal in 1940. 
White City Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Immense flowers of silken blue-white with a flush of plumbago-blue 
around the heart of its stiff, stalwart bloom. Crisp finish and ice-cold 
effect of the blooms is very striking. 
Worthington Each $1.00, Three $2.50 
Harmonious bicolor of great size and pleasing rosy effect, the color 
particularly clean and bright. Of strong growth, 3. feet in height. Bright 
in color with clean haft and large blossoms. 
Beaded Gris Collection CNo. 20 
10 VARIETIES 
Nightfall Action Front Great Lakes 
Golden Majesty Copper Rose White City 
Elmohr Melitza China Maid 
Sunny Ruffles 
1 Each of the Above 10 Kinds, Catalog Value $8.75, 
Special Collection Price $ 7.75 
3 Each of the Above 10 Kinds, Catalog Value $22.50, 
Special Collection Price 20.00 
6 Each of the Above 10 Kinds, Catalog Value $36.50, 
Special Collection Price 32.00 
Bearded Iris Collection ON. 30 
10 VARIETIES 
Mountain Sky Icy Blue 
Prince of Orange Golden Majesty 
Copper Rose Sheriffa 
Wabash Alastor 
Elmohr Great Lakes 
1 Each of the Above 10 Kinds, Catalog Value $7.10, 
Special Collection Price $ 6.00 
3 Each of the Above 10 Kinds, Catalog Value $18.00, 
Special Collection Price 16.00 
6 Each of the Above 10 Kinds, Catalog Value $29.13, 
Special Collection Price 26.00 
