GREETINGS to friends and customers who missed our catalog last year. 
Because of illiness I was compelled to sell the Garden at Grandview and move to Sumy-~ 
side to be near the hospital, I have had 51 blood transfusions since then. Doctor 
says I have to keep taking them so do not let the anemia bug bite you. 
I brought some iris to Sunnyside in the fall of 1950. In 1951 requests for catalogs 
and some orders came from old catalogs even though there was no advertising put out. 
The result--I planted some more stock and now have a small number of choice plants 
to sell. 
I especially wish to thank the writers of the kind letters they wrote me last year. 
They meant a lot to me, L. W. Warner. 
All plants are guaranteed true to name, disease free, of good blooming size and to 
reach you in good growing condition. They will be freshly dug because they start 
growing quicker than stock that has dried out. Shipment will begin in early July 
and if for any reason we cannot fill all of your order your money will be promptly 
returned. Shipment will be by prepaid mail. 
Please name some acceptable substitutes we can send if some stock runs out, 
If your order is less than $3.00 please include 25¢ for postage and packing. 
if you live east of the Mississippi River please add 5¢ per plant for postage. 
Washington residents please add 3% Sales Tax. 
No C. O. D. 's Please, They cost money. _ 
ABOUT AWARDS 
The American Iris Society gives awards to deserving new irises each year as voted 
by its Judges, Among these awards is the Dykes Medal which is the highest award any 
iris can receive. Award of Merit irises are very good ones and the Dykes Medal 
winners are checen fron thon, The tonoxveble Nenation irises are candidates for the 
Award of Merit award. . 
Printing costs are very high now and by making this simple price list we can pass 
the savings on to you in lower prices for some plants. The colored catalogs are 
wonderful but Oh! how they cost. 
A. B. C'S, FOR GROWING T/LL BEARDED IRIS 
Get your plants from a reliable grower in early summer. Spread the roots after 
trimming away broken ones, and cover the rhizomes about half an inch deep. Press 
the soil firmly over the roots and water thoroughly, Keep the soil loose and 
moist until plants are growing nicely. Do not use fresh manure or fertilizer 
directly in contact with the roots, Plant in good garden soil that is well drained. 
Iris are usually free from diseases and pests but if you do have trouble write to 
your experiment station. A good flower magazine with question and answer department 
is a lot of help. If you wat the best there is on iris join the fmerican Iris 
Society and get four big bulletins a year on all phases of iris interest. 
Address: The Secretary, American Iris Society, Franklin Road, Brentwood, 
Tenn. Dues are $3.50 per year. 
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