These SIX Types of Graceful BEARDLESS 
—For Poolside or Garden 
CHARACTERISTICS: Tall Beardless Iris with slender grass-like leaves; graceful and fairylike. Leaves 
die down late fall, and do not sprout up until spring. 
USES: Since these flower so heavily when well established they are unsurpassed for color masses as 
accent clumps in your mixed border; particularly effective near pools and lawns. Also splendid indoors 
in vases. 
BLOOMING TIMES: Late spring, about with most of the Tall Bearded. 
ORIGIN and NATIVE HABITAT: Our modern Siberian varieties have descended from two original 
species, Iris sibirica, which inhabits moist meadows in central Europe, and I. orientalis, native to north- 
eastern Asia. 
CULTURE and HARDINESS (In brief): Native habitats make it evident that these Iris are all perfectly 
cold-hardy. They are of the easiest culture, and while they do best in fairly moist, slightly acid soil, they 
will grow in almost any garden bed. Heaviest bloom is secured in full or partial sun. 
SHIPPING and PLANTING TIMES: Chiefly in fall; sometimes in summer. But order now. 
CLUMPS: First price given is for the customary single division. | also supply clumps, equal to 3 to 4 divi- 
sions, but at a cost of less than 3. Clumps are easier to establish, give abundant bloom sooner, so most 
orders are for clumps. 
AVAILABLE IN 1954: Blue Moon—flat like a Japanese Iris; Pink Allure, pinkest of all. 
PINKS—Rarest Color in Siberians 
FAIRY DAWN (Scheffy ’53) +e $4.00 
A brand new 1958 introduction to delight all lovers of the delicate and lovely in Iris. First 
pink bi-color in Siberians. Standards white, falls flushed rosy giving a general effect of 
pale pinkish. A gem for the front border. E-24”. 
AHALYA (Nesmith *32) 
No true pink selfs as yet. This is the closest I’ve found. Earliest Siberian to bloom. A pale, 
pearly lilac pink with broad spreading falls. Scarce. E-26”. 
(Perry) $1.00; 
Dainty light lavender-pink. Always a sell-out. E-34”. 
MRS. ROWE (Perry) $1.00 
Blooms after Ahalya. E to M-30”. A dainty light lavender pink. A very profuse bloomer. 
Beautiful in a vase when cut in bud. 
MRS. PERRY (Perry) x $1.00 
Similiar to Mrs. Rowe but blooms later. Together they give a very long season. The only 
Siberian | -have seen with such pronounced decorative style-arms. M to L-30”. 
(Cleveland ’31) 15¢; 
Soft lavender, suffused rose. Early and tall. E-36”. 
Choose REDS for Stunning Effects 
TOWANDA REDFLARE (Scheffy '49) «x $2.50 
By far the newest red, already in great demand. A tall, large, brilliant red self, with wide 
petals and flaring falls. Between Helen Astor and Eric the Red in tone. 38 
HELEN ASTOR (Whitney-Kellogg ’38) 4+ HM’41, Award of Merit ’42 $1.75 
The one and only bright rosy red Siberian, one you could hardly pass by if you were to 
see : in our garden. Large, exquisite, a real color break. Seed parent of Eric the Red. 
EM-30”. 
RED EMPEROR (Sturtevant '24) 
Quite unique; wine red, veined in blue. Exciting. M-28”. 
Lovely LIGHT and BRIGHT BLUE Tones 
MY LOVE (Scheffy '49) tax $3.50; Clump $9.55 
The most sensational Siberian ever created, a real break. Unlike all of its kind, it has 
regularly re-bloomed in July, in the cold Massachusetts climate, without forcing. Now 
released so breeders can start crossing with various colors to get a whole race of summer 
blooming Siberians. A large, stately soft medium blue of fine form and finish. One of the 
tallest, nearly 4 feet, and probably the best branched. Strong growth, long blooming 
season. A “‘must’’ for all who want the very latest and best in Siberians. E-LM-46”. 
(Kellogg ’40) 4 Honorable Mention ’51 $1.50 
A novel and lovely coloring. Standards and styles pearly blue; falls stiffly horizontal deep 
blue, blending out to the pearly blue of the standards. Flowers pene EM 34”. 
(Gersdorff ’38) se HM’42, Award of Merit 44 $1.50 
A new beauty in deep medium blue, slightly ruffled. Center of flower and syles are lighter 
blue. Very effective due to its crisp, cool appearance. EM-36”. 
GRANDIS = 
NIGRESCENS _ 
$1.25 
OTTAWA 
AHALYA 
CAEZAR’S BROTHER = 
SNOWY EGRET _ 
IS Will Make Yours A Garden Paradise 
ZERITA (Scheffy '49) % $3.00 
One of the most distinct, interesting color patterns among all Siberians. Petals medium 
blue contrasting prominently with rose-red styles. Similiar to much-liked Zest but taller, 
larger flowers. Stands out in any planting of Siberians. 
(Preston '32) + $1.00; 
A favorite of mine. Immense azure blue with horizontal, prettily elles falls. 40”. 
A deep bright blue that is always popular. 15¢; 
Large flowers with semi-spreading falls of great substance. EM-34”. 
KOOTENAY (Preston ’32) The brightest blue of all! 75¢; Clump $2.10 
Exceptionally large, nicely spreading rounded falls of excellent substance. EM-34”. 
HEAVENLY BLUE (Waterer '28) x Imported from England. 15¢ 
A glorious rich deep heavenly blue, with broad flaring falls. 48”. 
The Rich DARK BLUES and VIOLETS 
NIGRESCENS (Van Houtee ’75) +e $3. 
An extremely rare, very choice form with flowers almost jet-black. Infinitely valuable 
to hybridizers, as it gives dark velvets. Not available elsewhere. M-28”. 
GRANDIS x*% $3.50 
One of the most unique, interesting of all Siberian color patterns. Standards narrow, erect 
uniform mulberry. Falls much broader, white, sharply veined in dark mulberry. Extremely 
floriferous, blooms carried high above foliage. Wonderfully effective, unusual for land- 
scape work. My first offering of this grand novelty. 48”. 
ROYAL HERALD (Scheffy 49) x $3.00; Clump $8.25 
The newest and earliest blooming member of this color class, and one that is sure to at- 
tract attention. A self in the richest of dark plum-purples, with drooping falls like black 
velvet. Handsome and distinctive. A noteworthy addition to any garden. 
TROPIC NIGHT (Morgan ’37) % Honorable Mention ’51 
A descendant of Nigrescens. Has inherited much of the intensity of color. A violet- blue so 
deep it reminds one of the bulbous Dutch Iris. Large and handsome. M-36”. 
(Cleveland '38) tere Morgan Award ’51 $1.25; 
The largest Siberian and one I can recommend to give you a sensational display. So out- 
standing was in color in Bul. 95: on cover of Sept. ’44, Flower Grower. Richly colored in 
deep blue-violet. Now priced way down, so you need wait no longer. M-34”. 
CAEZARS BROTHER (Morgan '32) #%&% RU Morgan Award ’52 
$1.00; Clump $2.75 
One of my personal favorites, favored by many of our visitors over all other inexpensive 
varieties. A well-established clump is really spectacular, due to the masses of large dark 
violet flowers, very velvety, on four-foot stems. Really outstanding, in great demand. One 
of the few moderately priced ones good enough to get wy 3-star rating. EM-48”. 
OTTAWA—Very unique, Falls well rounded. $1.00 
A very bright yet dark blue violet with a white patch ve blue veining. EM-32”. 
WHITES—Needed in Every Garden 
(Scheffy ’49) ok oe +e 
A new arrival and a favorite of all who see it. Petals of purest sparkling white. Standards 
widely open, edges delightfully crimped. Falls relaxed, displaying the orchid-like stand- 
ards. Exceptional branching. A profuse bloomer. Charming and especially lovely for cut- 
ting. Much in demand as it is the earliest Siberian. E-30’. 
SNOWY EGRET (Cleveland '38) + $2.00 
One of the prettiest of all Siberians due to the unique ruffling of the large exceptionally 
_pure white petals. Falls bright yellow at the hafts. ia and impressive. EM-36”. 
3 Clumps alike for $2.75; 1 Clump of each of any 3 varieties for $2.95 
A single division of any 6 varieties for $3.25; all 12 for $5.95 
BOB WHITE—Waxy snow-white. 26”. ORIENTALIS—Deep violet-blue. 28”. 
DRAGONFLY—Very tall medium blue. 48”. PERRY'S BLUE—Lovely ee sky blue. 
KINGFISHER BLUE—Tall light blue. 54”. RIMOUSKI—White and gold. 
hee NORTHCLIFFE—Huge bright violet. 30”. Sia cue blue bitone. 30”. 
A DISTIN—Violet, white veins. 28”. SNOW QUEEN—Low, late white. 34”. 
OBERON BLUE—Large deep blue. WHITE DOVE—Tallest white, vigorous. 50”. 
FOUR COLOR SPECIAL—Lady Godiva (Pink), Cool Spring 
Ce Tycoon (Violet), and Crystal Charm (White) for ¥ 
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A clump of each of these four for only............... $8.95 
“LOT FOR A LITTLE’—Morning Magic, New Blue, Ty- 
coon, Caezars Brother and White Dove, all five, for only.. $3.85 
A clump of each of these five for only................ $7.65 
For Special Uses - 
SHIPPING and PLANTING TIMES: Summer and Fall. 
WATER IRIS or PSEUDACORUS ~ 75¢; 3 for $1.95 
A cosmopolitan species, native to Europe, Africa and Asia. Will grow at the 
edges of ponds and streams, and in marshy ground where few other Iris 
can exist; also does well in regular garden bed. Flowers bright yellow, at- 
tractive. Foliage striking, often reaching 3 feet in height. 36”. 
ENSATA x 75¢; 3 for $1.95 
An extremely hardy deep-rooting species from Kashmir and Tibet that 
surpasses all other Iris in its ability to remain green when every other 
perennial is dried up and parched. Flowers dainty, rosy violet, prettily 
yeinet Aa in any soil that is not water-logged. Try it for difficult 
ocations. 12” 
12 “Where beauty reigns Tranquility also prevails.” 
