BEARDED IRIS — Contineud 
SHARON KAY (DeForest 1946) Each 1.50 
In the same color class as Dreamcastle and Harriet Thoreau 
but of warmer tone. Large oval flowers of pinkish lilac on 3 
foot stems. Exquisite for indoor decoration. 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1933) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
Perhaps not quite as blue as Great Lakes but a splendid light 
blue iris nevertheless and still in consistent demand. A trifle 
tender in severe climates. 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
A spectacular medium blue iris of large flaring form attaining 
great height, sometimes over 5 feet. Winner of the Dykes 
Medal in 1935. 
SKY CHIEF (Marx 1950) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
Majestic and towering this lofty giant is ideal for the back- 
ground. The immense elegantly formed flowers are soft blue 
with unique silver margins. We admit that there may be bluer 
iris but for size, perfection of form and the pronounced silver 
edge as well as excellent growing habits this handsome Goliath 
has no equal. Most effective when planted with yellows or 
whites. Ideal three way branched stems about 41% feet high. 
A Great Lakes seedling. 
SNOQUALMIE (Brehm 1938) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
If you are looking for a topnotch pure cream iris to plant 
with others, especially the reds and blues, this one is hard to 
beat. A superior variety of excellent habits and a rapid 
increaser. 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees 1939) Each 1.00 
For sheer grace and charm of the individual flower no other 
variety can match this huge yet dainty blue white iris. Both 
the standards and falls are delightfully ruffled and on opening 
the flowers are pale blue fading to bluish white by the second 
day. Truly a classic iris. 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass 1944) Each 1.00 
As the name implies a rich mahogany red self of large size 
and perfect form. A magnificent variety. HM AIS 1944, AM 
1947. Picture on page 36. 
SPINDRIFT (Loomis 1944) Each 1.00 
Among the first of the sensational new pinks to be offered and 
at a price now that most can afford. Medium sized flowers 
of deep seashell pink with contrasting orange beard. A highly 
acclaimed iris. HM AIS 1945. 
STATEN !SLAND (K. Smith) Each 5.00 
Until we saw this gorgeous new variety we rated City of Lin- 
coln the No. 1 variegata. Like the older variety in every 
detail except that the coarse veining on the hafts, so objec- 
tionable to many, has been eliminated in Mr. Smith’s stunning 
new iris. HM 1948, AM 1951. 
SPOKAN (J. Sass 1933) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
An enormous chestnut red that makes an imposing picture in 
the garden. The standards are somewhat lighter than the falls 
and the entire flower is tinted copper. One of the iris giants 
and most worthwhile. 
STAINED GLASS (Wilhelm 1939) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
Large striking reddish copper iris that is admired by all who 
see it. An outstanding variety. Picture on page 33. 
STORM KING (Nicholls 1940) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
Very smooth blackish purple flowers of massive size and flar- 
ing falls. Differs from Sable in that it is a red toned in place 
of a violet toned black iris. A marvelous variety and a late 
bloomer. HM 1941. 
SUNLIT CLOUD (Marx 1950) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
A magnificent giant that reflects all the glorious tints which 
seemingly kindle a sunset cloud. The color combination defies 
description. Copper red with just a suggestion of pink conveys 
some idea of this colorful blend. Well branched stems about 
3 feet high. Blooms midseason. 
SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge 1948) Each 3.50 
Well named this new giant is simply magnificent in its blazing 
glory. A brilliant reddish copper blend, close to red under 
some lights, that fairly dazzles in the sun. One of Dr. Klein- 
sorge’s finest introductions to date. 40 inches. HM AIS 1949, 
AM 1951. Picture on page 24. 
SUNSET SERENADE (J. Sass 1943) Each .75 
Generally rated as the best PRAIRIE SUNSET seedling. Lighter 
and yellower than its parent the color is near rufous or burnt 
orange. A fascinating blend that is a regular fall bloomer in our 
garden. HM 1943, AM 1945. 
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TAN BOY (Marx 1949) Each 3.00; 3 for 7.50 
Elegant light bronze self. The standards are old bronze and 
the falls a shade lighter and brighter. The massive, lightly 
ruffled flowers are perfectly placed on superbly branched 
stems about 38 inches high. Excellent substance and texture 
are outstanding features of this fine iris. Rather late. Picture 
on page 29. 
TEA ROSE (Whiting 1944) Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
A warm pleasing copper pink blend of excellent habits. Es- 
pecially delightful in large clumps. HM 1945. 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass) Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
An immense deep wine red iris, elegant in its radiant color 
and polished finish. A solid color with no haft venation to 
mar its beauty. Won the Dykes Medal in 1941. One of the 
most spectacular iris. Picture on page 33. 
THE SHOWMAN (Muhlestein 1950) Each 3.00 
A gorgeous deep copper red self with velvety smooth finish. 
About the brightest iris we have seen in this color. Large well 
formed flowers on 3 foot stems. Branching fair. Late mid- 
season to late. 
THREE OAKS (Whiting 1943) Each 1.00 
Beautiful copper toned rose pink blend. Massive flowers with 
broad falls. Truly a magnificent iris. HM AIS 1945, AM 1949. 
TIFFANJA (DeForest 1942) Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
A plicata of softest colors. Standards are very light buff, falls 
light cream bordered with golden brown stippling. Nicely 
formed flowers and splendid substance. Highly recommended. 
HM AIS 1944, AM 1946. Picture on page 37. 
TIFFANY (H. Sass 1938) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
This intensely ruffled yellow plicata is one of our favorites. 
Both standards and falls are heavily flushed deep rose pink. 
Large crisp flowers that make this a most distinctive plicata. 
HM AIS 1939, AM 1943. Picture on page 32. 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942) Each 2.00 
There is nothing like this fine iris and it has been acclaimed 
both in this country and abroad as one of the very best crea- 
tions from Dr. Kleinsorge. The entire flower is a golden to- 
bacco brown. Substance is unusually good and the wide falls 
extend horizontally. A topnotchzr in all resp2cts. HM AIS 
1944, AM 1946. 
TOP SAILS (Marx 1952) Each 1.50; 3 for 4.00 
About the tallest iris we have ever grown. Average height is 
about 5 feet but we have actually measured stems up to 6 
feet. Color is cream with standards a shade deeper The flow- 
ers are extra large of semi-flaring form on slender rather high 
branched stems. The lush foliage is especially attractive and 
extremely resistant to the annoying leaf spot. The arching of 
the leaves in fountain like fashion offers altogether a splen- 
did iris ideal for background planting or in front of evergreen 
shrubbery. Midseason. 
VATICAN PURPLE (Whiting 1943) Each 1.00 
A notable newcomer to the oldest color class in iris. Quality 
radiates from this gorgeous blue toned purple and if you 
think purple iris are all alike there is a big surprise in store 
for you. HM AIS 1943. 
VIOLET SYMPHONY (K. Smith 1940) Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
Large mauve self and a good companion for any of the pinks. 
HM 1940, AM 1943. 
VISION FUGITIVE (Wareham 1942) Each 2.00 
Refreshing and cool describes the impression created by this 
large creamy iris. There also appears to be the faintest sug- 
gestion of olive green especially in the centers. Blooms possess 
superior substance and the plant is a vigorous grower. Lovely 
and different from other creams. 
WABASH (Williamson 1936) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
One of the most popular of all iris due to its striking color con- 
trast combination unequaled by any other variety. A true 
amoena with pure white standards and dark violet falls with 
light borders. There is nothing else like it. Won the Dykes 
Medal in 1940. Picture on page 32. 
WHITE WEDGWOOD (Grant 1943) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
Tall early blooming bluish white iris with a blue beard. Large 
flowers of pleasing form and fine substance. An intriguing 
novelty. 
WM. MOHR (Mohr 1925) Each .50 
A famous hybrid and one of the parents of the giants Elmohr 
and Ormohr. Exotic flowers of colossal size. Color is laven- 
der definitely dotted and veined purple. Always makes small 
rhizomes. Quite dwarf. 
WINNESHIEK (Egelberg 1931) Each .50; 3 for 1.25 
Large deep bluish purple of elegant wavy form and lustrous 
finsh. A magnificent iris and still one of the best of the dark 
varieties. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS @ BORING, OREGON 
