Selected List of FINEST TALL BEARDED IRIS 
CULTURE: Tall Bearded Iris will give excellent results in any 
fertile soil with reasonable drainage and exposure to sunlight. 
Whether the soil is neutral, slightly acid or calcareous makes little 
or no difference. Plants should be set out so that the rootstock 
(rhizome) is barely underground. If soil is dry when planting is 
done a thorough soaking is beneficial but after the plants be- 
come established they require very little moisture after blooming. 
When the plants become too crowded or decrease in their flower- 
ing, division is likely necessary. Bearded iris will grow but not 
bloom properly in a shaded location. 
SHIPMENT: From July 15 to December 1. 
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GOLDEN LAKE 
IRIS TERMS 
AMOENA. White or near white standards and colored falls. 
PLICATA. Stitched or stippled color on white or yellow ground. 
VARIEGATA. Yellow standards and dark falls. 
BLEND. Combination of two or more colors. 
BICOLOR (Two colors). Falls darker than standards. 
SELF. Uniform color. 
INTRODUCTION 
Each 3.00 
Glittering golden yellow of unmatched intensity, has all the desirable habits of a top flight 
garden plant. The flower is rich and brilliant like the color of Ola Kala but at least 4 larger. 
Tall slender stems perfectly branched that carry 4 or 5 open flowers at a time for weeks. 
Vigorous habit and a rapid increaser. As before we have dzlayed introduction until we had 
sufficent stock to offer this fine iris at a price within the reach of all iris lovers. Midseason. 
4 feet. 
ALASTOR (Spendor 1940) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
Very bright and pretty cyclamen pink with orange beard. 
AM 1941. 
ALDURA (Larsen 1942) Each 1.00 
A magnificent blue and white plicata of huge size and distinc- 
tive form. We think Aldura and Blue Shimmer are about tops 
in their color class. HM 1947. 
ALLINE ROGERS (Kleinsorge 1950) Each 5.00 
Warm golden rose blend with an inner glow of golden yellow. 
Completely ruffled flowers of flaring form. A Cascade Splen- 
dor seedling. HM 1951. 
AMIGO (Williamson 1934) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
The color contrast makes this one of our most attractive and 
popular varieties. Light blue standards and rich pansy purple 
falls. Every iris garden should have Amigo. Not a tall variety. 
HM 1936, AM 1938. 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting 1944) Each 1.00 
Of brilliant and richest color this outstanding variety has won 
great favor everywhere. A near self of burnt orange. Large 
flowers and good growing habits. HM 1946. 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge 1940) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
A tall handsome variety with creamy white flowers enhanced 
by a bright yellow area throughout the centers. HM AIS 1941, 
AM. 1942. 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943) Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
Lovely light silvery blue that is most appealing. Flowers are 
beautifully ruffled and the falls flare crisply. A tranquil 
beauty. 36 inches. 
BALLET GIRL (H. Sass 1935) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
An iris of much charm and most delicate color. Lovely light 
orchid pink. 
BALMUNG (H. Sass 1939) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
One of the most striking yellow plicatas. Entire flower is yel- 
low with the edges of the falls and standards dotted and sanded 
brown. A fine iris in all respects. HM AIS 1940, AM 1942. 
BANDMASTER (Hall 1944) Each .75 
A very large light blue iris, a few shades lighter than Great 
Lakes. A robust grower with immense foliage. HM 1944. 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach 1942) Each .60 
This grand new yellow has gained in popularity each year 
since its introduction. Highly recommended. HM AIS 1944, 
AM 1946. 
BLACK BANNER (Nicholls 1947) Each 1.00 
A new black iris of sleek finish and slightly flaring form. Just 
as dark as SABLE but red toned rather than violet. Very rapid 
increaser. HM AIS 1947. 
BLACK DIAMOND (Schreiner 1951) Each 10.00 
This inky blue black possesses unusual lustre and a depth of 
color never seen before in any of the so called black iris. One 
of the outstanding iris we saw last year and certain to be in 
heavy demand. 36 inches. Rather late. Few plants. HM 1952. 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945) Each 1.25 
The darkest iris in its price class. The entire flower is silky 
blue black even to the beard. Medium sized flowers on 34 
inch stems. Midseason. HM AIS 1946, AM 1948. Picture 
on page 24. 
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BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) Each 1.00, 3 for 2.50 
All points considered we place this fine iris at the top of the 
medium blue class. Cornflower blue with silvery overcast com- 
bine to display a flower of appealing color and smoothest fin- 
ish. The large flowers are perfectly placed on well branched 
stems 40 inches high. 1950 Dykes Medal Winner. Picture on 
page 29. 
BLUMOHR (Marx 1949) 
A rare Wm. Mohr x Orloff hybrid 
Our BLUE Wm. Mohr seedling which we believe is destined to 
receive all the praise ever accorded other varieties from this 
line of breeding including Elmohr and Lady Mohr. This dis- 
tinct color break resulting from such a cross in itself is most 
extraordinary. The color is purest lavender blue, near Plum- 
bago blue, according to the Dictionary of Color, with no vein- 
ing whatever even on the hafts. The large rounded flowers 
possess exceptional texture and substance and actually re- 
main in perfect condition 3 to 4 days in the garden under 
adverse weather conditions. Branching fair. Height 36 inches. 
Midseason. HM AIS 1949, AM 1952. Picture on page 24. 
BLUE RIM (Larsen 1948) Each 3.50 
Many iris critics rate this the finest of all blue and white 
plicatas. Huge flowers of superb form and remarkable sub- 
stance distinguished by the sharp clear color pattern. Most 
outstanding in all respects. HM 1949. 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
Our choice of all plicatas. Large graceful snow white flowers 
with wide stippled blue borders. HM AIS 1942, AM 1944. 
BLUE VALLEY (Smith 1947) Each 3.00 
Praised by those who have seen it and hailed as the bluest 
iris to date. Huge wavy flowers of flaring form and definitely 
the nearest to real blue that we have seen in any bearded 
iris. 3 feet. HM AIS 1947, AM 1949. 
BLUE WALTZ (Marx 1952) Each 1.50; 3 for 4.00 
Clear light sky blue of most excellent habits. Thoroughly 
in a lavish manner. The large flowers possess fine substance 
and satiny texture. If you desire a pretty blue iris that you 
can rely on for generous bloom and plant increase annually 
this new variety will prove most satisfactory. One of the first 
to bloom. 40 inches. 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge 1944) Each 1.00 
Superb reddish brown or henna copper iris which has won 
much acclaim throughout the country. HM AIS 1945. AM 
1947. f ‘ 
BUCKSKIN (Kleinsorge 1939) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
Giant golden tan self, about the best iris of this color. 
BUFFAWN (Andrews 1940) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
Try this if you want something distinctive and: different. The 
large pinkish buff and brilliant tangerine bearded flowers al- 
ways attract visitors. 
BURMESE RUBY (Muhlestein 1949) ~ Each 5.00 
Very deep garnet red self that fairly glistens in the garden. 
Smoothly finished flower of richest color. Rather late. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS @ BORING, OREGON 
Each 7.50 
