SPURIA WADI ZEM ZEM 
AZURE DAWN (Nies) 
A blue-lavender Spuria of uniform coloring, except for a pale 
yellow patch on the falls. The smoothness of the coloring is par- 
ticularly pleasing. 4% ft. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
BRONZSPUR (Nies) 
A combination of sepia, old gold, and yellow, giving us a flower 
unusual and especially beautiful as a cut flower whose beauty is 
enhanced by artificial light. 5 ft. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
CHEROKEE CHIEF (Nies) H.C. 1950 
This is a great improvement in the brown spurias. Falls spread- 
ing, of a velvety deep brown color. Rich yellow signal patch inten- 
sifies and enriches the brown of the falls. Large flowers on tall 
stems. $7.50 
COLOR GUARD (Nies) H.C. 1950 
This is the largest and clearest deep blue spuria to date. Sub- 
stance exceptional. Falls spreading and all segments very broad. 
Nearly pertect. ‘tall. $7.50 
DUTCH DEFIANCE (Nies) A.M. 1949 
A very large, bold, hardy blue flower that has attracted much 
favorable attention. Splendid in form, finish and substance, its 
charm is enhanced by a yellow signal patch on the frilled falls. 
3 ft. $3.00 
FIFTH SYMPHONY (Nies) 
A golden brown veining is loosely threaded on a background of 
deep yellow, giving an almost orange effect. The falls are frilled 
and spreading. 3 ft. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
GOLDEN AGATE (Nies) 
A real dark brown Spuria, very tall and stately. Flowers profuse 
and widely spaced. Falls have a deep, rich yellow under-color with 
a broad dark brown band running entirely around the blade. The 
standards are medium to dark brown. The general effect is a 
golden dark brown. 3% ft. $4.00 
GOLD NUGGET (Milliken) 
A free flowering bright yellow. The flower stalks have three to 
four clusters of buds and flowers, each cluster containing two 
or three flowers. 4 ft. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
LARK SONG (Nies) 
Considered by many the loveliest Spuria. The entire flower is 
heavily frilled. The falls, nearly horizontal, are a full, rich yellow, 
the standards and style branches nearly white. The flowers are 
large and well spaced on tall stems. Highly commended, American 
Iris Society. 3 ft. $5.00 
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Spuria Jris 
Yhe Spurias, sometimes called “Butterfly Iris”, resemble the 
Dutch irises which are extensively used by florists, but the flow- 
ers are larger, and numerous blossoms are borne on the three- 
to four-foot stalks, making a very showy display in the garden, 
and are superb as cut flowers, as they are not as fragile as the 
bearded iris and keep for days. The color range is wide, ranging 
from near-white and creamy-yellow to a deep golden yellow, and 
from lovely old-gold shades down to a deep golden brown. There 
are lavender-blue and true blues, and a mixed planting is indeed 
a very beautiful sight. 
Spurias require very little care, and can be left in a permanent 
location, so should be given room in which to grow. They thrive in 
full sun, or partial shade, and do best if kept well watered in the 
early spring and throughout the blooming season. We recommend 
planting in the fall, but it is possible to ship early in the spring. 
Keep very moist until established. Perfectly hardy, they are 
worthwhile additions to any garden. Spurias bloom at the same 
time as the late flowering bearded iris. 
MICHIGAN STATE (Nies) 
A huge bronze flower of a beautiful round form. A loose vein- 
ing over both standards and falls produces the light bronze effect. 
40 inches. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MONNIERE 
A soft yellow. The flowers have rather broad petals and are of 
smooth texture. Fine for cutting. 3 ft. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MT. WILSON (Milliken) 
A blue Spuria which makes an excellent variety to plant with 
some of the yellows, 3 ft. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
PASTORAL (Nies) 
A corsage flower. The flaring falls are orange yellow, edged with 
pale lavender while the erect standards are yellow changing to 
lavender. The light lavender styles with their deep lavender crests 
add a finishing touch. 32 inches. $2.00 
PERKY MAID (Nies) 
Brown veins on deep yellow ground making an almost orange 
effect. Broad, spreading falls. A perky, sassy, lovely iris that ex- 
cites much admiration. 30 inches. $5.00 
RUSSET FLAME (Nies) H.M. 1950 
A vigorous, free flowering Spuria of rich russet coloring which 
makes it especially useful as a cut flower. The under-color is deep 
yellow, the falls being heavily bordered with dark brown while 
the standards are washed to a brownish yellow. Vigorous grower 
and increaser. 3¥ ft. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SAUGATUCK (Nies) 
A symphony of color. The standards are lavender shading to 
yellow at the base; the falls yellow, veined with bronze and broadly 
bordered with lavender. 4 ft. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
SUNNY DAY (Sass) 
An excellent bright yellow. 3 ft. 
TWO OPALS (Nies) A.M. 1950 
Two Opals is an intriguing blend of pale lavender and cream. 
The standards are erect and the falls are nearly horizontal. It is 
heavily ruffled and has remarkable substance. Much in demand 
for flower arrangements and for corsage making. 3 ft. $5.00 
WADI ZEM ZEM (Milliken) 
A beautiful large cream colored Spuria. The rounded spreading 
falls are two inches or more in width. The standards are erect 
and open. We think this is the finest Spuria. 4 ft. See illustration 
at top of page. $3.50 
WHITE HERON (Milliken) H. M. 1950 
This Spuria is whiter in general appearance than any other 
which we have seen. The flowers are very large and the petals do 
not curl. There is yellow on the inner portion of the flower so that 
this is by no means a pure white—a pure white is a goal still to 
be achieved. 4 ft. $3.50 
75c; 3 for $2.00 
BUTTERFLY COLLECTION 
of lovely Spuria iris 
GOLD NUGGET SAUGATUCK WHITE HERON 
MICHIGAN STATE MT. WILSON RUSSET FLAME 
6 plants (one each) value $8.00 for just 
