MOUNTAIN POTTERY 
ONCO and REGELIA BRED IRIS 
This group of hybrids is the result of crossing the bearded iris 
with the rare oncocyclus and regelia species. Most of the follow- 
ing varieties display in various degrees the striking color patterns 
and form of their beautiful parents. 
CULTURE: ONCO and REGELIA BRED IRIS require about the 
same conditions as the Tall Bearded varieties but as some are not 
quite as vigorous a little extra attention is sometimes needed. 
Perfect drainage, full sun and a good rich soil, preferably on the 
alkaline side, will insure best results. 
SHIPMENT: From July 15 to December 1. 
BALROUDOR Each .50 
Olive buff marked violet blue. 14 inches. 
BEAUTY SPOT (Marx 1947) Each 1.50 
Large flowers of distinctive color. Glowing plum purple. 
Unique form something like the regelia species. H.M., A.1.S. 
1949. 8 inches. 
BLUE PRINCESS Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
Very similar to its beautiful parent, the Regelia species Hoogi- 
ana. Lovely soft blue self with large orange beard. 22 inches. 
BUTTERFLY WINGS (White 1946) Each 3.00 
Exotic and unlike any other iris we have. Bizarre color pat- 
tern made up of blue, white and yellow. Nicely formed flow- 
ers on well branched 3 foot stems. 
GIANT ONCOBRED 
After 15 years of diligent effort and patience we can now offer 
this remarkable strain of giant hybrid iris developed at Walter 
Marx Gardens. This most interesting group, like some of the 
onco and regelia bred iris, was created by intercrossing hybrid 
varieties of oncocyclus parentage with selected tall bearded 
varieties. Although retarded and disappointed annually by count- 
less pollenizing failures, due to hybrid sterility, perseverance and 
painstaking care finally culminated in a unique collection of 
handsome giants unlike the tall bearded varieties. In 1949 and 
1950 no other iris attracted more attention than a planting of 
these seedlings in our display garden. Last year after formulat- 
ing a set of standards by which to judge these iris we discarded 
all that did not qualify for our purpose. The balance totaled 
about 50 clones, the choicest seedlings of the entire collection, 
from which all orders will be filled this year. Because Capitola, 
a potent pollenizer, proved most valuable in carrying on our 
project we named this new race of iris the CAPITOL STRAIN. 
We believe that offering these finest selections as a strain at 
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GYPSY KING Each .75 
A richly colored hybrid of wonderful form. The color is a 
blend of red purple and bronze with faint veining. 
IB-MACRANTHA Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
Soft lavender with violet veins. 18 inches. 
ICICLE (Marx 1947) Each 1.00 
Bluish white self of typical regelia form, sometimes feathered 
blue. 9-10 inches. 
LITTLE MASTER Each .75 
An exotic dwarf iris combining dark rich colors of purple 
brown and blue. Intriguing color pattern. 10 inches. 
MOUNTAIN POTTERY Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
Like a bit of oriental tapestry this rich colored iris has much 
the same color and form of its parent, the regelia species, 
stolonifera. Blue standards edged bright brown. Elongated 
ruffled falls of dark bronze purple. 22 inches. 
OYEZ (White 1938) Each 2.00 
The demand exhausts this colorful iris faster than we can 
propagate it. Pinkish white ground brightly veined deep 
purple. Very gaudy. 
PESHAWAR Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
Velvety red purple with bronze tone. 14 inches. 
PARTY ROBE Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
Light red purple self. Except for color this is quite similar to 
Blue Princess. 22 inches. 
PRESENT Each 2.00 
One of the most beautiful of all the famous White oncobreds. 
Large pinkish lavender flowers faintly dotted and veined 
violet. Deep rose signal patch. One we would not be without. 
SHERIFFA Each 1.00 
A regelia bred hybrid of unusual coloring. Bronze violet blend 
with a metallic sheen. Tall well branched stems and a strong 
grower. 3 feet. 
SPRING CAPER Each .75 
Standards dull light yellow, falls light brownish purple. Might 
be classed as a blended variegata. 20 inches. 
STORMY DAWN (J. Sass 1933) Each .50 
Very handsome dwarf of large size and subdued colors. Pale 
blue ground splashed purple and mahogany red. 10 inches. 
VELVO Each .50 
Velvety brownish purple. Dwarf. 8 inches. 
ZWANENBURG Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
Light buff with maroon markings. 16 inches. 
The varieties BLUE PRINCESS, MOUNTAIN POTTERY and 
PARTY ROBE offer excellent cut flower material as all have 
long slender stems and the flowers possess artistic beauty. 
NEAR EAST COLLECTION 
Blue Princess 
Mountain Pottery 
Peshawar 
$3.00 
Gypsy King 
Party Robe 
Spring Caper 
IRIS--CAPITOL STRAIN 
popular prices, rather than naming a few each year for intro- 
duction at much higher cost, will appeal to our customers. 
Description: Standards by which to characterize this strain are 
broad, globular flowers resembling the oncocyclus; largest size 
comparable with varieties like WM. MOHR and ELMOHR; robust 
plants of vigorous habits and most distinctive color patterns. 
Colors range from rosy lavender through lilac and violet shades 
to dark purples; soft blue tones something like the beautiful 
BLUMOHKR; novel color combinations resembling LADY MOHR 
and intriguing pearl gray and bronze tints recalling the exotic 
oncocyclus Gatesii. Some are peppered and veined in contrasting 
colors and still others are distinguished by the dark signal patch. 
All bloom with the earliest Tall Bearded varieties. Plants includ- 
ing the rhizomes are somewhat smaller than tall bearded iris. 
Height averages 20 to 30 inches. Available in 2 units. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS ®@ BORING, OREGON 
