LOUISIANA 
IRIS 
Despite the fact that these bewitching iris come from the southern United States they have proved surprisingly hardy 
throughout the country including the ‘Northern states and Southern Canada. Since the discovery of great numbers of new 
plants in Louisiana the popularity of this group has gained much impetus. The amazing color range includes vivid reds 
and blues, bright yellows, coppers and pinks as well as white and richest purples. Flowers vary in size and form, some 
being flat and ‘large like Japanese Iris. Unlike most of the bearded varieties their value does not end in the garden as the 
graceful flowers artistically placed on arching stems afford ideal material for flower arrangements. If you like to grow 
plants that will provide unusual and delightful material for indoor decoration then by all means try some of these iris. 
CULTURE: Same as for Japanese Iris. 
SHIPMENT: August Ist to December Ist. 
LOUISIANA IRIS, CAROLINE DORMAN 
BAYOU VERMILION Each 2.50 
One of the finest Abbeville reds. Large 6 inch flowers are rich 
deep crimson with the yellow signal. Height 2 feet. 
CAJAN JOYEUSE Each 1.00 
Large rose red with the faintest coppery suffusion. A rampant 
grower and blooms profusely for weeks. About 2/2 feet in 
height. 
CAROLINE DORMAN Each 3.00 
A hybrid of much charm and entrancing color. Flaring flowers 
of light yellow bordered dusky pink. One of the loveliest 
we have seen. 3 feet. 
CONTRAST Each 3.50 
One of the few bicolors to be seen in this group. Pale lavender 
standards and violet falls with bright yellow signals. Height 
3 feet. 
DORTHEA K. WILLIAMSON Each .75 
One of the older hybrids from a cross between fulva and 
foliosa. Small deep velvety purple flowers of wonderful sub- 
stance on 15 inch procumbent stems. Unexcelled for cutting. 
FORSYTHIA Each 2.50 
Lovely pure yellow of Abbeville type. Large flowers with broad 
falls and extra heavy substanced. 3 feet. 
GOLDEN FAIRY Each 1.50 
Deepest yellow variety. Not large but the floriferous habit and 
graceful wiry stems afford delightful material for flower ar- 
rangements. 3 feet. 
MAGNOLIA PETAL Each 1.50 
Huge 6 inch flowers of smoothest cream with bright yellow 
signals. Very good form and exceptional substance. 2/2 feet. 
MALLARD WING Each 2.50 
Striking color combination of medium blue shading to deep 
purple in the center. Wide flaring flowers. 3 feet. 
REFLECTED LIGHT Each 1.50 
Soft chamois-buff flowers up to 7 inches in diameter. Of in- 
formal habit the flat flowers are carried on curving branched 
stems. Another Abbeville type. 
10 
RHUMBA Each 1.00 
Deep cream heavily veined orchid. Huge 7 inch flowers and 
one of the most satisfactory garden varieties. 
ROYAL HIGHNESS Each 1.50 
Immense ruffled flowers of blue violet and most effective with 
the yellow or rose varieties. Very tall up to 4 feet. 
RUTH MARSALIS Each 1.50 
Tall growing variety with large soft blue flowers. Judged by 
critics as among the loveliest of the blues. Very much ad- 
mired. 31 feet. 
SAUCY MINX Each 3.50 
One of the most beautiful newer varieties. The 5 inch ruffly 
blooms are bright rose red with golden amber centers. Ex- 
tremely floriferous and each stem opens 3 or 4 flowers at once. 
Height 22 feet. HM AIS 1951. 
STARRY NIGHT Each 2.00 
As the name implies a very dark blackish violet self con- 
trasted only by the small yellow crests. Flowers of extra good 
substance and smoothest texture. Most striking in flower 
arrangements. 
VINICOLOR Each 1.00 
Attractive wine red flowers on well branched 31/2 foot stems. 
Strong grower and a reliable bloomer. 
VIOLACEA Each 1.00 
Large 5 inch flower of deep vivid blue with prominent gold 
crests. One of the richest and most colorful in our list. 3 feet. 
WILD CHERRY Each 3.50 
Magnificent new Abbeville red of largest size, the flowers 
measuring 7 inches in diameter. Very few plants. 
LOUISIANA IRIS, RUTH MARSALIS 
WALTER MARX GARDENS @ BORING, OREGON 
