UNUSUAL BEARDLESS IRIS 
The following list of uncommon species includes many lovely iris, some adapted for growing in shade under trees and some 
ideal for the rockery. Chrysographes, Delavayi and Paltec provide excellent material for the perennial border and are most 
impressive in large clumps. The crested species are among the most charming of all iris. Dainty Cristata and the large 
flowered Tectorum delight the most discriminating gardeners. The plum scented Graminea and the many color forms 
of Chrysofor are most fascinating. Your rock garden will benefit by the admission of such enchanting iris as ruthenica and 
the Oregon iris. Beauty often comes in the smallest parcels. 
CULTURE: All will thrive under ordinary garden conditions. Those in the Sibirica section including Chrysographes, De- 
lavayi, Forestii and Wilsonii are moisture lovers so must not be allowed to dry out during the summer months. Tris 
Hyacinthiana which is extremely hardy and the Stylosa varieties are quite drouth resistant and will thrive even in poor soil. 
However, the Stylosas are somewhat tender and require protections during zero temperatures. 
SHIPMENT: Spring and Fall. 
CHRYSOFOR Each .50 
Hybrids from Chrysographes and Forrestii. Various shades of 
blue and yellow. All are charming. 12-16 inches. 
CHRYSOGRAPHES (Sibirica section) Each .75; 3 for 1.50 
Brilliant dark pansy purple with gold markings. Likes mois- 
ture. 24 inches. 
CRISTATA (Evansia) Each .60 
Delightful little crested iris of light blue and gold. Sun or 
semi-shade. 4 inches. 
DELAVAYI (Sibirica section) Each .75; 3 for 1.50 
Varying shades of blue on white ground. Very late, bloom- 
ing with the Japanese varieties. 3-4 feet. 
DICHOTOMA (Vesper Iris) Each .50 
The comparatively small flowers bloom profusely on branched 
3 foot stems for many weeks in August and September. Color 
varies from pale to deep lavender. Easy in any soil. 
DOUGLASIANA (Oregon Species) Each .75 
Large robust species and one of the easiest to grow as reports 
indicate it does very well in the East. The color is variable 
and includes many shades of blue, yellow, pink and purple. 
Jaunty slightly frilled flowers on 12 inch procumbent stems. 
Evergreen foliage, and blooms well in dense shade. 
FORRESTII Each .75 
Very dainty species with grass like leaves and soft yellow 
flowers. 12 inches. 
GORMANI (Oregon Species) Each .75 
The yellow tenax, and one of the loveliest of all. Found only 
in a small area of the Oregon Coast Range where the pre- 
dominating colors are cream and yellow. In addition there are 
also buff toned pinks and rose shades that are simply exqui- 
site. All display a prominent gold spear on each fall and some 
are slightly veined. Grassy, deciduous. Light shade. 10 inches. 
IRIS, CRISTATA 
GRACILiPES, BLUE ROSE Each 1.50 
A beautiful double form introduced in 1947 by Carl Starker. 
Color is similar to the type but established plants produce 
flowers of 30 to 40 petals, suggesting the name. 
GRAMINEA Each .75 
A fine species that blooms well in shade. Red-purple and 
violet-blue flowers. Plum fragrance. 6 inches. 
INNOMINATA (Oregon Species) 
See color illustration and description on page 20. 
MISSOURIENSIS Each .75 
Eastern Oregon native preferring no moisture during summer 
months. Extremely drouth resistant and absolutely hardy. 
Varying shades of lavender blue. Sun. 12 to 15 inches. 
PALTEC Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
Charming tectorum hybrid of soft lavender blue. Vigorous and 
free flowering and an ideal border subject. May. 12 inches. 
PSEUDACORUS Each .50 
Bright yellow species with splendid foliage similar to Japanese 
varieties. Thrives in boggy locations. 36 inches. 
PURDYI (Oregon Species) Each .75 
Something like Bracteata but the plants produce more leaves, 
and in addition to yellow, lavender and purple shades also 
occur. Stronger grower than Bracteata and quite easy in 
woodsy soil with light shade. Evergreen. 10 inches. 
RUTHENICA Each .75 
Dark blue purple. Like a tiny Siberian. Suitable for the 
rockery. 4 inches. 
SETOSA Each .75 
Unique species in that the standards are reduced to pinpoints. 
Comparatively large flowers in varying shades of bluish lavender 
and violet. Attractive foliage. 12-18 inches. 
TENAX (Oregon Species) 
Common form, .50. Finest color selections, 1.00 
Widest spread and best known of the Oregon iris and perhaps 
the easiest to grow of all. The type is generally red toned pur- 
ple or lavender with yellow spears on falls. However, where 
it merges with Gormani intermediate shades are legion and 
delicate buffs, pinks, reds, coppers, and blues are prevalent. 
Flowers are large and of splendid form. Stems are 6 inches to 
10 inches high. Deciduous. Sun or light shade. 
TENUIS (Oregon Species) Each 1.00 
One of the rarest of all iris as its range is restricted to a very 
small area in the foothills of Western Oregon. Captivating 
white flowers faintly tinted blue with bright Orange crests on 
the falls. Entirely distinct from all other western species and 
closely related to the Evansia Iris. Broad light green leaves 
that are deciduous. Woodsy soil and light shade. 6 inches. 
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WALTER MARX GARDENS @ BORING, OREGON 
