the bonus plants. 
Clifton Heights, Pa. 
I have been buying your flow- 
ers for three years and now 
wish to express my apprecia- 
tion for the wonderful plants 
and also wish to thank you for 
C. G. Stanton 
LUNA 
REGELIA AND REGELIO-CYCLUS IRIS 
We offer this group separately because the cultural requirements differ from other iris. If you 
are looking for something different in bearded iris we are confident any in this list will delight 
you. These hybrids are the result of crosses between the regelia and oncocyclus species. All possess 
great beauty and attract all who see them. 
CULTURE: Iris in this group must be given a rest after bloom- 
ing. If you live in a locality with hot dry summers during which 
time the soil remains absolutely dry until the fall rains, these 
plants may be left undisturbed. Otherwise they may be lifted 
after the foliage withers, usually about July 1, and stored in a 
dry place until September when they should be replanted. As 
these plants make new growth during the winter months some 
protection is necessary in the coldest sections of the country. 
SHIPMENT: From August 1 to November 1. 
ADROMACHE Each 1.00 
Large well formed flowers on 22 inch stems. Silvery white 
ground heavily veined deep violet. Entire ground overcast pale 
lilac. Reddish black signal patch. Early. Illustrated on page 21. 
ARTEMIS Each 1.00 
A very dark iris of elegant form. Violet purple self with dark 
violet veining. Large black signal patch on fall. Strong grower 
and good bloomer. 20 inches. 
DARDANUS (1951 Introduction) Each 1.50 
A beautiful new Regelio-cyclus hybrid released by the 
famous Van Tubergen firm, Holland. Standards are bluish 
violet, falls pearl gray netted brown with a rich brown signal 
patch. Large flowers and a robust grower. 
HOOGIANA Each 1.00 
There is no other iris like this lovely species. A lustrous soft 
blue self of smoothest finish. Very easy. 24 inches. 
GATESII (Oncocyclus) Each 10.00 
This fabulous iris of extreme rarity and gigantic size is seldom 
offered for sale. We have imported a very small lot and can 
accept orders as long as our supply lasts. W. R. Dykes in his 
monumental work, THE GENUS IRIS, claimed that, excepting 
the Japanese Iris, this oncocylus was larger than any other of 
the genus. The general color effect is light pearly gray but upon 
close inspection the standards are pale olive gray veined pur- 
ple. The falls are olive cream finely netted and dotted purple. 
The bronze beard is broad and sparse and embraces a small 
purple signal. About 15 inches high. 
LUNA Each 2.00 
A beautiful variety of large size and most pleasing form. Both 
standards and falls are pearly white veined dark purple with 
large black signal patch. 18 inches. 
SUSIANA 
ISOLDA Each 2.50 
Of striking beauty and one of the best. The entire flower 
appzars to be sprinkled with gold dust. Of such glittering 
brilliance many visitors can hardly believe their eyes upon first 
seeing one of these rare beauties. Illustrated on page 21. 
KOROLKOWI VIOLACEA Each 1.50 
Truly one of the most striking of all iris. The illustration on 
page 21 gives a fair idea of its beauty. The color is white, 
brightly veined deep violet. The signal patch is deep purple. 
18 inches. 
SIRONA Each 1.00 
A little jewel of unbelievable brilliance and beauty. Standards 
are bright red purple, falls are white flushed pink and sharply 
veined deepest red violet. Glowing black signal patch. The 
small falls are round and extremely flaring. Dwarf up to 12 
STOLONIFERA Each 1.50 
Another striking species. Ruffled elongated flowers with 
standards of light violet blue edged bright brown. Falls brown 
purple with brilliant blue beard. Vigorous grower. 22 inches. 
Illustrated on page 21. 
SUSIANA Each 2.50 
The grayish black Mourning Iris and the only oncocyclus spe- 
cies worth attempting to grow for the average gardener. We 
have grown most of the onco species and despite their un- 
earthly beauty do not recommend them for general use. Susiana 
is the only exception as reports indicate that it has been suc- 
cessfully cultivated and even increased in some sections of the 
country. The Mourning Iris is an immense globular flower 
strangely beautiful though somber. Ground color is silvery 
gray completely dotted and veined blackish purple. Large 
black signal patch. Most striking as a cut flower and used for 
this purpose by florists in metropolitan Europe. 
THESEUS Each 1.50 
New strong growing and free flowering variety of great beauty. 
Standards are deep violet, falls white netted bronzy purple. 
THOR Each 1.00 
Rather dwarf and extremely free flowering variety. Stand- 
ards are pale lavender veined deep violet, falls silvery white 
with less dark veining than others. Flaring falls. 
WE OFFER YOU THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE IRIS COLLECTION IN THE WORLD 19 
