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RARE CREATIONS OF GIANT SIZE—SUPERB COLORS AND BLENDS 
BEAUTY UNSURPASSED 
We are Proud to Offer this Splendid List of New Iris. Some of them are in the American Iris Society's 
1952 official list of 100 Most Popular Iris—others are in the Iris Hall of Fame. Do not confuse these with the 
ordinary varieties that have been in general use in gardens for a long time. 
Ten “Superb” Iris 
X1—BERKELEY GOLD. Blooms of perfect form on well branched 3-ft. stems, color a rich intense yellow 
throughout. It is long lasting, non-fading. Winner of many awards, Berkeley Gold is classed by many 
as the finest yellow Iris. Shown in color on page 20. 80c each; 3 for $2.10, postpaid. 
X2—BLUE SHIMMER. Extremely large, elegant blooms of ivory white heavily dotted and stippled with clear 
blue. The great, full flowers are of heavy substance, and very fragrant for Iris. Probably the finest plicata 
yet introduced, and outstanding in every way. Shown in color on opposite page. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.25, 
postpaid. 
X3—CHRISTABEL. Large, strong flowers of beautiful glowing red with a smooth finish and bright yellow 
beard. One of the best and most brilliant of the red-toned Iris. 60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
X4—GREAT LAKES. Immense, spreading flower of clear azure-blue; handsome foliage, and strong 4-ft. 
stalks. Famous medal winner. Everyone should have the fragrant and lovely Great Lakes. Pictured on 
page 20. 80c each: 3 for $2.10, postpaid. 
X5—MATTERHORN. Most beautiful of all white Iris. Large flowers, and many of them, on tall stems; pure 
white throughout. Winner of many awards. 65c¢ each: 3 for $1.65, postpaid. 
X6—MELANIE. Large, ruffled flowers of orchid pink, close to true pink, with as many as five open blooms 
at one time. A splendid Iris of lovely coloring. See picture on page 20. 60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
X7—MULBERRY ROSE. A fitting name for a beautiful flower. Large, distinctive blooms of pinkish mul- 
berry with brown shadings, and rich brown beard. Tall stems; well branched. See color photo on oppo- 
site page. 65c each; 3 for $1.65, postpaid. 
X8—PRAIRIE SUNSET. Rich blending of peach, apricot, rose, copper and gold—truly like a brilliant sunset. , = 
A Sass masterpiece; a Dykes medal winner. Color photo on page 20. 80c each; 3 for $2.10, postpaid. : S. : 
X9—RANGER. Almost true crimson red, deep in color but with a shining brilliancy. Standards long and 
cone shaped; flaring falls of glowing velvet. The tall, well branched plant produces many fine, extra ° ‘ 
large flowers, and is one of the latest to bloom. See color photo on page 20. 95¢ each; 3 for $2.55, post- hee WA 
With each IRIS order of 
$7.50 or over. we will in- 
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paid. 
X10—WABASH. Clear white standards and bright purple falls; a rare combination, and one of the most 
beautiful of all Iris. Wabash is a Dykes Medal Winner and in the Hall of Fem. Pictured on page 20. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65, postpaid. 
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X25—NOWETA. An unusually lovely Iris of soft pink softly touched with yellow and electric blue. Flower 
beautifully frilled, 
PRICES ON THESE SIX "POPULAR" IRIS 
(Your choice—all one kind or assorted to your liking) 
45c Each * 3 for $1.10 * 6 for $1.80 
(POSTPAID) 
Spring-and-Fall Blooming Iris 
Lovely Iris blooms in the spring — then a fine repeat in the fall. Be sure to include some in your 
planting. 
X26—AUTUMN FROST. New, frosty white, with gold veining at the throat. 
X27—AUTUMN KING. Large, striking, blue-purple bi-color of fine form and color. 
X28—-GOLDEN HARVEST. Handsome soft yellow with blue tone at base. 
X29—SEPTEMBER SKIES. Beautiful reddish-purple. Free blooming. 
PRICES ON THESE "SPRING-AND-FALL” IRIS 
50c Each * 4 for $1.50 
(POSTPAID) 
Ferris’ Iris Are Strong-And Healthy — So Easy To Grow! 
Plant them shallow np oee WELL DRAINED soil in a sunny location, barely covering the roots with soil—l2 to 18 
inches part. ORDER EARLY, as Iris ship more safely and plant more successfully before their new growth starts. 
