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(Wayside ‘ Gano “Blue Ribbon” Gris 
A truly wonderful collection of lovely new Bearded Iris has been developed at WAYSIDE GARDENS in recent years. 
These new varieties were created by American and European hybridizers. Genuine progress and lasting improvements 
have been made in the new varieties of Iris which we offer you now; in fact, so great has been their improvement that 
Iris which were considered without an equal a few years ago have now been relegated to a secondary position. 
Startling new colors and combinations of colors, heretofore unknown in any other Iris, are to be found in the new 
Bearded Iris. Of incredible loveliness, they rival the wings of the most beautiful butterfly. There are richer blues, 
purer reds, better pinks, finer and larger yellows, while other shades are remindful of smooth old ivory or fine porce- 
lain. Their colors are so delicate and ethereal as to remind one of their true kinship with Orchids. In addition to 
their great beauty, many have the added attraction of being delightfully fragrant. 
Of the hundreds of varieties offered to us by ardent hybridizers and enthusiastic specialists, those shown below and 
on the following pages were selected by us, as well as a committee of experts on Bearded Iris. These successfully 
passed the rigorous WAYSIDE GARDENS test of the “survival of the fittest.” During the past few years we have 
grown goodly numbers of these new hybrids and our fields are a sight to behold when they are in bloom. 
Make room for some of these lovely new Iris in your garden. You will be enthralled with their dazzling beauty. 
Action Front Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
A huge flower of glowing deep coppery red, with extra broad falls and 
solidly colored haft. Beard is brilliant yellow. A grand grower, with 
strong stalks and heavy foliage. This is an outstanding variety and 
should be in every garden. Height 3 feet. 
Alastor Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 
One of the very few exceptional Irises originated in England just prior 
to the outbreak of the war. This is a beautiful flower in deep pink 
tones, vivid and alive, with golden center and a golden hazel-brown 
haft. It received an Award of Merit from the American Iris Society. 
Angelus Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
A bright light pink, with slight lavender iridescence just below the lemon 
beard. Throughout the center there is a delicate infusion of lemon- 
yellow. Large, beautifully shaped flower, 3 feet tall, and very late. 
Arctic Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
A new white and gold Iris of gigantic proportions. Of perfect form, with 
ruffled closed standards and broad falls as smooth as white enamel. 
There is one area of bright yellow throughout the center of the flower, 
but this Iris is gleaming creamy white and the contrast is most striking. 
Established plants will produce spikes 4 feet and over in height, with as 
many as six open flowers at one time. 
Azure Skies Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Originally called ‘‘Summer Skies,” this is a self of pale azure-blue with 
firm domed standards and flaring, almost horizontal falls. The flowers 
are beautifully ruffled and have wide hafts, surmounted by a white 
beard. Declared by many to be the most lovely of all light blue Iris. 
Blue Peter Each 40c, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50 
Handsome blue-purple flowers on 214-foot stem. One of the best of its 
kind. The vivid flowers are striking and of excellent substance. It is 
very striking planted close to a white such as Mount Cloud. A fine Iris 
that must not be overlooked. 
Blue Rhythm Each $3.00, Three $8.00 
Very large flowers of Cornflower-blue softened by a silvery overtone. 
The large standards are arched and domed, the broad falls are semi- 
flaring with smoothly colored hafts. Grows from 3 to 4 feet in height, 
perfectly branched. A very fine blue Iris of recent introduction. 
Blue Shimmer Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Clean, sparkling white with an all-over pattern of clear blue stippling. 
The blue seems to be peppered on the white background in an even 
manner, rather than in the familar buttonhole-stitch style. The flowers 
are extremely large and full. One cf the most outstanding Irises. 
California Gold Each 40c, Three $1.00, Doz $3.50 
We consider this one of the finest deep yellow Iris introduced to date 
and think this is the concensus of opinion of others. It is simply superb, 
having a brilliance and purity of color and perfection of form and finish 
not approached by any other deep yellow Iris we have seen. The flowers 
are large and very freely produced. 
Captain Wells Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Deep glossy maroon-purple; a large, rich, solidly colored self, neat and 
finished in appearance. There are no haft markings, and beard is a 
subdued bronze-yellow. Possesses a wonderful ‘’shine’’ or gloss that 
gives it life despite its unusual darkness. 
Casa Morena Each $2.00, Three $5.50 
Extra large flowers of deep, glistening, rich brown. Same solid color on 
standards and falls. Styles yellowish; beard brownish orange. Not just a 
novelty but a flower that adds an entirely new, rich note to the garden 
picture. Hardy and free blooming. 
Chantilly Each $2.00, Three $5.50 
A ruffled orchid-pink. The edges of both standards and falls are so 
heavily ruffled and frilled that they have the appearance of being 
the same line of breeding as the famous Flamingo Pinks. 36-inch stems, 
strong and well branched. 
China Maid Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
It is difficult to convey an adequate impression of the beauty of the 
flower. It is a soft pink, enhanced by an intriguing blending of golden 
bronzy buff and soft lilac at the edges of the petals. It is of rare charm 
and one of the handsomest of pink Iris. The flowers are large, well pro- 
portioned, of smooth and even texture, and grow profusely on tall, 
graceful stems. Planted among soft yellow and pale blue Iris it makes 
a picture not soon forgotten. The best new pink at a reasonable price. 
Christabel Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
Red—and it will not disappoint the most exacting critic. For sheer bril- 
liance we rank it second to none. Glorious as a garden clump, almost a 
self, of large size, over 3 feet tall. 
Copper Rose Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A smooth blending of old rose, tan and copper, brightened by a glow 
of golden yellow at center of flower. Standards between buff-pink and 
Japan-rose; falls between terra cotta and ochre-red. The beard is 
yellow. Coloring is rich and bright, the flowers medium to large in size, 
with very wide standards and. falls. 
Elmohr Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Dr. Loomis of Colorado originated this magnificent masterpiece, which 
the American Iris Society referred to as a sensation. Its immense, beau- 
tifully rounded flowers are colored somewhat between Bishop’s purple 
and mulberry-purple. Both flower and color are highly praised by the 
keenest of Iris judges. It is robust, tree blooming, hardy, thrives any- 
where; foliage lush, blooms immense. What more could be asked? 
Flowers of exceptionally large size, larger than those of any other vari- 
ety and greatly contribute to the distinction of this wonderful variety. 
Elsa Sass Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
A splendid new Iris of very unusual color. The flowers are a sparkling 
and bright lemon-yellow to sulphur-yellow. The color is penetrating and 
has great carrying power; as a result, it is a fine variety for distant 
plantings because the color comes “home to you.’’ Grows well and 
stems are nicely branched, producing many flowers. 
Fair Elaine Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
A distinct innovation in the yellow color class, a bi-tone. Fresh and 
alluring, pale primrose to cream-white standards and blazing rich gold 
falls accentuated by a deep blazing beard. A variety that is absolutely 
an innovation in the yellows. 
Flora Zenor Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
Something entirely different in color—a melting cameo-pink that has 
been referred to as “‘like the foam on a Strawberry soda.’’ It has lines 
of heavier color near the haft, with a most startling shrimp-red beard. 
Not large, it is an Iris to be enjoyed as a clump for its most novel color. 
Garden Magic Each 75c, Three $2.09, Doz. $6.00 
A very smooth, dark velvety red, almost maroon, high-lighted by an 
orange beard. The flowers are large, well formed and have a lacquer- 
like finish. Good, hardy grower and it has much-branched, stocky 
stems; blooms very freely. One of the finest in this color. 
Golden Majesty Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
Clusters of bold, gleaming deep gold unfading flowers, on 3-foot stems, 
place Golden Majesty among the top quality of yellow Iris. The color is 
rich and clear and stands out handsomely among other flowers. This 
Iris was originated by Salbach who considers it to be his finest yellow. 
Golden Spike Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
One of the fine, new pure yellows. The slightly ruffled flowers are clear, 
deep golden yellow and grow profusely on 3-foot stalks, which are 
exceptionally well branched. Like Golden Majesty, this is a perfectly 
beautiful Iris which has a great future. 
Golden Treasure Each 50c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 
An exquisite new creamy yellow Iris with an elusive charm. Its loveliness 
seems to lie principally in its shimmering silkiness of texture and in the 
subtle infusion of golden light throughout the center of the flower. The 
beard is bright orange. Whites, creams, and yellows are always valuable 
for “lighting up’’ an Iris garden, and none more so than this brilliant 
new Iris. Truly a ‘golden treasure’ to any landscape artist. An Iris 
that will some day be grown by the millions. 
Grand Canyon Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
An odd blend of rather deep tones of plum and copper, and gold. En- 
tirely different from any Iris. It is an Iris to be admired at close range 
and is especially suited to bringing indoors and associating with oriental 
rugs. Attractively formed and delicately ruffled. About 40 inches tall, 
perfectly branched, and it flowers over a very long season. Very large. 
Great Lakes Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
The purest of the blue Iris. Winner of the Dykes Medal. No other blue 
Iris can match it for color, hardiness and freedom of bloom. The flow- 
ers are of superb substance with a pronounced flare, crispy petal tex- 
ture and are strikingly fine. Rugged and hardy, exceedingly free bloom- 
ing, we repeat it is unquestionably the finest of all blue Iris. Yearly, 
we receive reports from customers how fine it is and that they rank it 
as one of the finest Iris in their collection. We recommend it without 
hestitation. 
Gudrun Each 40c, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50 
Winner of the Dykes Memorial Medal by the English Iris Society. A top 
notch white Iris among so many fine new white ones and by many 
judges considered the finest of all. It is a massive flower of purest 
snow-white, undoubtedly the largest and most massive, 
Katherine Fay Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
A grand white, large, tall and with semi-flaring ruffled blooms. All 
white, with no yellow in the center. It is an easy grower and rapid mul- 
tiplier, 100% hardy and one of the choicest of white Iris. 
Lady Mohr Each $1.50, Three $3.75, Doz. $13.00 
A new and altogether different addition to the interesting Wm. Mohr 
family of Iris, this one brings a color combination previously unknown 
in the tall bearded group. Stondards are oyster-white, huge and slightly 
fluted, with strong midribs. Falls are pale chartreuse or greenish yellow, 
with prominent veining. There is a very prominent dark patch surround- 
ing the beard. The stalks reach a height of 4 feet and carry several 
open blooms at one time. 
