FOREWORD 
In the following list only varieties of my own origination 
are offered as no others are grown except on a very limited 
scale for occasional use in hybridizing or for comparison 
purposes, nor do I offer seed of Japanese iris as in my work 
where all plants are pedigreed it is impossible to produce 
more than a comparatively few seed each season, all of which 
are required for my own growing. 
Six new varieties are listed this year all of which I offer 
with the assurance that they are distinctive and that they equal 
the standard of quality set by my previous introductions. Each 
is a thoroughly good variety and if reasonably well grown will 
not disappoint the discriminating iris grower. My descriptions 
which may not enable anyone, especially those unfamiliar with 
Japanese iris, to visualize the flowers, they are taken directly 
from the flower and are as accurate as it is possible for me 
to make them. Colors noted are in accordance with Ridge- 
ways “Color Standards and Nomenclature” and heights given 
are from actual measurements. 
My usual marketing plan of fixed prices applies, in which 
I agree to discontinue listing any variety whenever a purchaser 
of same shall have acquired sufficient stock to enable him to 
offer it at a reduced price. This plan was adopted solely 
to avoid the work necessary in conducting a regular iris 
business to allow a maximum of time for the hybridizing 
program. 
Terms and Conditions 
Prices listed are net and remittance must accompany order. 
No orders accepted for C.O.D. shipment. No charge for pack- 
ing. Shipments by Parcel Post prepaid anywhere in the U. S., 
elsewhere consignee must pay transportation charges. Available 
stock is limited and orders should be placed early to avoid 
disappointment. All orders will be filled in same sequence 
as received and no substitutions will be made unless requested. 
Stock supplied will be one year plants when available, other- 
wise strong natural divisions, from one or two year plants 
only, may be supplied; assuring vigorous stock which, under 
favorable conditions, should give a good percentage of bloom 
first season after planting. While I desire that every purchaser 
be successful with my plants naturally I cannot be responsible 
for plants after they leave my hands and are subjected to 
conditions over which I have no control so I do not guarantee 
plants to grow in your garden. Any dissatisfaction requiring 
adjustment should be reported upon receipt of stock. Shipping 
season in early Fall—September or early October unless other- 
wise requested which will be at customers risk. 
Cultural Notes 
The idea that Japanese iris requires a wet location is un- 
fortunately too prevalent, on the contrary, they require good 
underdrainage and refuse to grow in water or waterlogged 
soil, however, they are sensitive to dry conditions and should 
not be allowed to suffer for lack of moisture at any time, 
so if the weather is dry newly set plants should be watered 
until they become established. Flooding the plantings at bloom- 
ing time, as is the Japanese custom, will produce fine flowers 
