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IRIS | 
By Walter Welch, Indiana 
For two years the Dwarf Iris Club has 
conducted a Dwarf Iris Symposium, pract- 
ically 150 members voting, which has been 
of great value in selecting the superior 
varieties out of a maze of old and new, 
unnamed, duplications, misnomers and un- 
authenticated names. 
Having achieved this major job with rea- 
sonable satisfaction, it was suggested that a 
further Classification by color would be a 
dtsinct benefit for the uninformed growers. 
We have tackled this job with much hesit- 
ation, knowing full well its possibilities for 
error and criticism, however the listing be- 
low has received the approval of the member- 
ship, and there is no better authority on this 
subject. 
It has been our attempt to place the var- 
ieties in order of quality but individual taste 
will enter into this appraisal, so that no 
arbitrary decision is intended.,some varieties 
are border-line problems, and their placement 
under color headings is quite difficult. In 
fact the selection cf the color sections are a 
problem of no mean proportions:,For ex- 
ample the ‘‘Muiberry Purple’ section is not 
entirely satisfactory. But at our present 
stage of development, considering that just 
a short time ago the colors in Dwarf Iris con- 
sisted of just purples, yellows and a few 
near whites, it is with deep satisfaction 
that we are able to submit such a comprehen- 
sive array of color forms. 
This is the official Color Classification of 
the “50 BEST DWARFS” as authorized 
by the Dwarf Iris Club.. ; 
YELLOW CREAM 
Keepsake Moon Gleam 
Path of Gold Cream Tart 
Tiny Treasure 
Sound Money BLACK PURPLE 
fo) fKaracai 
Burchfield pei 
Harbor Lights Black Midget 
Prairie Gem + 
Yellow Frills 
Oraaee ss ote WHITE BICOLOR 
Little Elsa 
BLUE PURPLE Silver Elf 
Blue Mascot 1 
Balkana VIOLET 
Buzzer Violet Gem 
Fragrance Sulina 
Reflection 
PINKISH 
VARIEGATA Mist O’Pink 
Primus Pink Mauve 
Rose Mist 
WHITE 
Fiancee BLUE 
Schnekuppe Blue Band 
Fairy Azurea 
Bouquet Coerulea 
FALL BLOOMER RED PURPLE 
Lt. de Chavagnac Atroviolacea 
Tiny Ton 
RED BLEND Alinda ¥ 
Heatherbloom Endymion 
Tampa Sass Dark Ruby 
Little Jewel Tony 
Neola Graminea 
MULBERRP PURPLE 
Beauty Spot 
Bronya 
I must draw your attention to the dis- 
tinction between blue and blue-purple. Un- 
der the blue class are three pumila hybrids, 
as distinct from the blue-purple which, 
comes from I. chamaeiris. I. pumila is the 
only Iris species which has pure blue as 
a basic color segregate, all other Iris have 
an approximate blue as a result of dilution 
of purple or violet with white. 
Wee Admiral 
INULA - IPOMOEA - IRIS 
INCARVILLEA Continued from Page 205. 
drained, rich light soil, and sunny place, Plant seeds up to August for next season 
flowering; give winter protection in the North. 
—Delavyi. Rose-purple fis, yellow tubes; very nice; 2 ft; HP. ICAR-2. 20¢ 
—grandiflora brevipee. RG; crimson-purple fis, gloxinia-like; 10”; HP.... ICAR-4B. 35¢ 
—Olgae. Pale pink fis.lsac;sshrubby.9to0) oritee ib eect eee . ICAR-7. 25¢ 
. ICAR-9. 25¢ 
—variabilis. Cream to pale rose tubular s, ever-bearing; easy; HA........... 
.. ICAR-K. 25¢ 
Mixed) Incarvilles, “ATT Kimdsipeiinx Calis. .ccecsctee ee eee cece es meee 
INDIGOFERA. (in-di-GO-fe-rah) INDIGO. Leguminosae. 
Ornamental plants for borders and in shrubbery, many of which are not hardy in the 
far North. Some can be grown in the greenhouse or for window treatment. 
—Dosua. Red fisin racemes; dow shrubs /Indiaswd Peeacsncete cere INDI-5. 25¢ 
—Potaninii. Lilac-pink fis in racemes; hardy in North; sh to 5 ft.. . INDI-13. 25¢ 
INULA. (IN-yu-la) Compositae. 
Showy herbaceous perennials, most of which are hardy in the North; with large 
daisy-like heads of yellow or orange flowers. They make a brilliant display, Grows 
well in average soil but requires a sunny position. 
—glandulosa. Solitary yellow heads 4 ft} HP iicccc...ccccccsccsocsescocsonsssessarsesessecssecescs INUL-6. 15¢ 
—hiria. Yellow heads, 2” ac; July-August; to 15”; HP.. INUL-10 (C). 40¢ 
—Oculus-Christi. Pretty yellow heads; 2-3 ft; HP .oiic......cccsscccscscoscececooscccsececeeses INUL-17. 25¢ 
—Royleana. Orange-yellow heads, one of the best; 2 ft; HP. .. INUL-19. 25¢ 
—Salicina, (Golden yellow, 1557) AGC) atts Ele. xcseere eee .. INUL-20, 20¢ 
a Wis ASPEN Ain saith ccatoes eo aus orn tears Atte sacteetncreneeesatied INUL-20A. 25¢ 
—-salicifolia. .. INUL-27. 25¢ 
—=thapsioides, (..xt ean INUL-23, 25¢ 
—Inula Mixture. All species mixed.. .. INUL-X. 20¢ 
IPOMOEA. (y-poh-MEE-ah) MORNING GLORY. Convolvulaceae. 
Tpoinseas are mainiy twining ay.nual end perennial vines. The genus is widely dist- 
ributed and comes in many kinds and habits. They are all easily grown from seed; for 
better germination file or cut a small notch in the outer covering. They are all tender 
and should be planted after all danger of frost is past. See Convolvulus and Quamoclit 
for other forms closely related. 
I. PURPUREA: The common garden Morning Glory; grows 6-8 feet high and makes 
ideal vines for fences, ete. Best in rather dry sandy soil; not too much watering 
—Blue Siar. NEW a weil recommended blue with white center................ IPOM-1B. 20¢ 
—Cornell. Beautiful cornelian red, bordered with white; pretty green fol...IPOM-1C. 15¢ 
—Darling. Striking wine-red Scarlett O’Hara with snowy white throat IPOM-1D. 25¢ 
—Heavenly Blue. Sky-blue shading golden yellow in throat; early strain...IPOM-1H. 15¢ 
—Peatzly Gates. Free blooming pure white, faint creamy sheen in center....IPOM-1P. 15¢ 
—Hose Marie. Only doulle; deep rose; early flowerin®............cc...ccccceeee IPOM-1RM. 20¢ 
—Ssarlet O’Hara. Dark wine-red; attractive foliage... a 
—White Magic. Large fleecy white blending to cream in throat. ¢ 
-——'.ed, White and Blue. The three colors equally mixed................... IPOM-1IRWB. 20¢ 
—Large Flowered Types Mixed. Above Varieties... ecssceeeesees Oz 75d... IPOM-1X. 15¢ 
NIL: (imperalis) The well known Japanese Morning Glory. They come in many 
colors and make a beauti‘ul display. 
—Rose. Pink spotted -Snow. W116 ...0.0..5. sc. sccccssscctenscscsscruscctdesvanscsoteeet oetctern ee erenete IPOM-I19RS. 25¢ 
—Bright Scarlet edged White.......... IPOM-119SW. 25¢ 
=+—Red ‘spotied, “WRifC. i... ii iirc deveaveseencvanncre svesh cenacancsdvoestaet eaedeseangseeatentne meter iter smaater nee ISRW. 25¢ 
——New Hybrids. These have just been received from Japan . IPOM-19HX. 25¢ 
—Mixed. "This: contains many "Choice! COlOrS tiicncc-v<c.sccesereoeenn steerer IPOM-19X. 20¢ 
—Light Biue edged Delicate Whiite................. . IPOM-19BW. 25¢ 
Pinkie) emetic needs mere .. FIPOM-19PK. 25¢ 
BRE O WIE asevic cn cscss eo eeee Seis env ovae vias ds ves SapOMERONOn TS cue REET co TE oma OLE RTA ETRE TE Ee ne en IPOM-19BR. 25¢ 
—Carmine edged Snow White... . IPOM-19CW. 25¢ 
FRO a: « fisicce cust bsec Re Fee Oe a ee aac ai caiar aoa Natasa asst Dee Sees Teno es one en eee IPOM-19R. 25¢ 
—Lilac with Pink Siripes. .. IPOM-19LP. 25¢ 
SSPUr ple 0 oispeeti se aes toce do seibratcnsessdepmucessocet cvanenacvee (she: coaeeteesy SusVans atsa theca as =eny ce eae eee nee eras IPOM-19P. 25¢ 
—bona-nox. (Calonyction aculeatum) Moonflower; white fis 
—dissecita. Twining per; fls white with purple throat; Texas 
—hederacea, superka. Improved form; blue or pale purple; HHV.. 
—hederifolia: see GQuameclit coccinea variety. 
—lindheimi. 
—noctiflora: see Calonyction aculeatum. 
—seiosa. Brazilian M. G. Lge pink fis; no thorns; HHV 
IRIS. Iridaceae. 
The growing of Iris from sseed is a very interesting undertaking. We try to make 
available seeds of various species, many of which we are growing ourelves. There 
are sO many species that should be made available, that we hope those griwing them 
will contact us, that others also may enjoy them in their gardens. For Iris roots 
see the special lists in the early summer issues; we grow ourselves all the worthwhile 
varieties. Sow seed after ripe or in the early spring. 
—Alaskian Collected Seed. IRIS-1.20¢ 
—alata. (Juno) Stemless; IRIS-3 (F). 50¢ 
—aurea: see corcea. 
—bracteata. Yellow, veined brown-purple, S yellow; IRIS-28. 25¢ 
— —Hybrids. IRIS-225H. 25¢ 
—caucasica. IRIS-36 (F). 50¢ 
—Chamaeiris Mixed. 
—chamaeiris. (Pogon) About 10”; several 
—chryographes. (Apogon) Deep violet, half with golden veins. 
—-—hybrid. Crossed with I. tenax (?) 
—-—rubellia. Dwarf plum 
—Clarkei. Much like siberica; i : Ease 
—crocea. (Apogon) Beardless; golden yellow fis... 
—dichotoma. Siberia to N. China 
—Douglasiana. Calif-Ore; 12-15’; fis variable 
—ensata. China; grows in close clumps; lilac to white.. 
— —Suwarowii. 
——Peking form 
—foetidissima. (Apogon) 
—Forresiii. Hybrids; native of S. W. China; 18”; 
IRIS-39. 25¢ 
. IRIS-38 (F). 35¢ 
. IRIS-42 (E). 50¢ 
.. IRIS-42H. 25¢ 
. IRIS-42R. 25¢ 
IRIS-50. 25¢ 
IRIS-57 (F). 50¢ 
IRIS-63. 50¢ 
. IRIS-65. 25¢ 
IRIS-68. 50¢ 
.. IRIS-68S. 50¢ 
wu. IRIS-68P. 50¢ 
IRIS-77 (C). 50¢ 
IRIS-82H. 25¢ 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY DIMONDALE MICHIGAN 
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