Tall or Butterfly Iris 
USES: Superb for tall accent clumps at rear of perennial borders. They make such inspiring cut flowers 
the florists use them extensively. Why not grow your own? 
BLOOMING TIME: Early summer, after most other Iris have passed on. 
ORIGIN and NATIVE HABITAT: Unlike most groups of Iris, the Spurias now grown are partly wild 
species and partly hybrid varieties derived from them. Ochroleuca and Monnieri inhabit Asia Minor, Aurea 
is from Kashmir, the dwarf Graminea is to be found in Central Europe. Nearly ail others are hybrids. 
CULTURE and HARDINESS (in brief): Fully hardy, easy to grow. Will bloom in sun or part shade, in 
either acid or basic soil, and will stand considerable crowding of other plants. Fertilize soil in advance 
of planting. Keep soil moist during growing season. 
SHIPPING and PLANTING TIMES: Only in the fall, but order NOW to get your pick. 
LARK SONG (Nies '42) 4% HM’46, RU-Award of Merit '50 $5.00; 3 for $13.75 
The loveliest and most ruffled of all the Spurias and one you will certainly want the mo- 
ment you see it. Flowers heavily frilled, beautifully poised on tall stalks. Standards and 
style arms creamy white; falls nearly horizontal, full rich yellow with a ruffled white border. 
Waiting only for your order so that this beauty can migrate from my garden to yours. A 
heavy bloomer. 42”. 
GOLDEN AGATE (Nies '48) xx $4.00; 3 for $10.95 
You can hardly imagine the beauty and unusualness of this new Spuria, which is the 
darkest brown one to date. Very few have ever seen real brown Iris, and particularly not 
in Spurias, so here is one that will excite the admiration of every visitor to your garden. 
Standards medium to dark brown; falls have a deep, rich yellow under-color with a broad 
dark brown band running entirely around the blade. General effect is golden dark brown. 
A profuse bloomer on tall stalks. Flowers well spaced. 42”. 
PASTORAL (Nies '43) 4 $2.50 
A new and intriguing color combination and one that will definitely interest you if you like 
to make unusual flower arrangements, corsages, etc. Flowers have the exotic beauty of 
an orchid. Standards yellow suffused with lavender. Style crests deeper lavender: falls 
orange-yellow with a delicate lavender border. Don’t miss this one. 32’. 
AZURE DAWN (Nies '47) x $1.50 
The only blue Spuria that | list. A smooth even lavender blue with a lemon-chrome signal 
patch. Tall and graceful. 48”. 
BRONZSPUR (Nies 41) % Award of Merit ’45 $1.00 
A pleasing and unusual combination of sepia, old gold and yellow, giving a general effect 
of ee tan. Try it as a cut flower. The beauty is enhanced by artificial light. A splendid 
parent. 55”. 
OCHROLEUCA— Popular white, with yellow signal in center. Fine for landscaping. 75¢ 
MONNIERI—The best inexpensive yellow for mass plantings. 3 for $1.40 
For Naturalistic Effects— 
poke: Widely sought for naturalistic plantings. Ideal for artistic table decorations and flower arrange- 
ments. 
BLOOMING TIME: Useful in furnishing abundant bloom before your Tall Bearded Iris are out. 
NATIVE HABITAT: The first three are recently-named hybrids; the rest are wild species, native to 
ations parts of the Pacific Coast and available as yet only in the mixed range of colors that occurs in 
ature. 
CULTURE and HARDINESS (In brief): Very drought resistant, but are helped by some summer mois- 
ture. Dislike lime; prefer a slightly acid, gritty soil with top dressing of leafmold. Most fairly cold-hardy, 
but best protected by mulch in winter in very cold climates. Fine for either part shade or sun. 
SHIPPING and PLANTING TIMES: Fall only, but order NOW to get your pick. 
Winter-Blooming 
USES and BLOOMING TIME: No other Iris is so indispensa! 
October to March, when there are so few other Iris or other floy 
bright spots of color in your garden, and for cutting for winter deco 
Different ones excell at different times, so get a number of color forr 
NATIVE HABITAT: Algeria, Greece, Asia Minor and Northern Syria. 
CULTURE and HARDINESS (In brief): Grows in any soil, preferably in s 
bloom off and on all winter between snowstorms. But in very cold climate 
frame or greenhouse for abundant flowers. 
SHIPPING and PLANTING TIME: Only in fall, when new root growth is starting. Order now. 
CLUMPS: Available as explained under Siberians. 
ADDITIONAL VARIETIES AVAILABLE SOON: Bridal Pink, Gay and White Stylosa (Alba). 
LARGE FLOWERED STYLOSA xx $2.50; Clump $5.00 
Flowers often 4 to 5 inches across, nearly twice the size of common form. Bright lavender 
blue, with deep yellow signal. Very fragrant. An exclusive offering, so much in demand | 
recently had to withdraw it and may have to do so again. You'll be delighted with this 
improved variety. Stunning in a flat dish for winter table decoration. 
COMMON STYLOSA 60¢; Clump $1.20; 5 Clumps $4.95 
Common lavender-blue form, used chiefly for massing. 
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For Pools or Garden Beds Iris 
USES: Splendid not only for garden beautification but also for distinctive arrangements and exhibits at 
flower shows. 
BLOOMING TIME: Start with late Tall Bearded and continue for several weeks. 
NATIVE HABITATS: River bogs from Missouri to Louisiana. 
CULTURE and HARDINESS: Hardy as far north as New England and the Lake States, with moderate 
mulching. Prepare acid soil well in advance of planting, with plenty of well-rotted manure; or if not avail- 
able, use peat moss with other humus-producing organic matter and acid fertilizer, as for azaleas. Flood- 
ing during late fall, winter and spring is desirable but not necessary. 
SHIPPING and PLANTING TIME: Summer and fall. 
GIGANTICAERULEA “SUPER BLUE” x $2.00; 3 for $5.50 
Tall, robust plants with large showy flowers in a wide variety of different shades of blue. 
Grown from seed so no two are just alike but by planting several, a very pleasing harmony 
of delightful tints can be secured. Colors range from pale blue to deep blue, some with an 
infusion of lilac. The largest and finest of my offerings in Louisiana Iris. M-38”. 
* $1.25; 
A choice color selection from the familiar typical Fulva. A bright wine red, veined in 
darker red. Standards spreading; falls nearly horizontal. M-18”. 
CACIQUE $1.00 
A splendid, tall erect-growing variety with large flowers. Standards bright light purple. 
Falls brilliant reddish mulberry, with bright yellow signal line. VL-36”. 
DOROTHEA K. WILLIAMSON 75¢; 3 for $2.10 
A striking variety with strongly zig-zag stems of moderate height. A brilliant blue-violet 
self, with fine yellow signal line on the falls. VL-24”. 
RAINBOW IRIS—Douglasiana— 
SANTA ANA (Dr. Lenz 53) 4% Innominata x Douglasiana $3.00; 3 for $5.95 
| am proud to present this first Western Native Hybrid created by Dr. Lee W. Lenz and released by Rancho 
Santa Ana Botanic Garden. Dr. Lenz is world’s leading authority on Western Native Iris and has an extensive 
breeding program under way with these fascinating species. Santa Ana may be termed an improved In- 
nominata, for while it contains Douglasiana blood, characteristics are largely those of Innominata, except 
Santa Ana has branched stems, may carry up to 6 flowers per stem. Standard buttercup yellow; falls butter- 
cup to Indian yellow with a safron yellow signal patch and prominent decorative maroon veining. Most re- 
markable feature is its extremely long blooming period; in mild climates will bloom continuously from late 
February to late July, a longer blooming period than reported for any other native. Foliage evergreen, leaves 
dark green narrow, grass-like. Perfect for choice garden spots or as cut flowers for indoor uses. VE-VL-9”. 
AMIGUITA (Nies '51) (Douglasiana Hybrid) tex HC’49, HM’51 $4.00 
An almost unbelievable coloring for a Native Iris, reminding one of the Bearded Iris Amigo. Standards ruffled 
pale lilac with deep royal purple veins through center. Center of falls deep royal purple carried to edges through 
the veinings. Perfectly charming—loved by all who see it. VE-16”. 
ORCHID SPRITE (Nies 43) (Douglasiana Hybrid) 4+ Award of Merit ’48 $1.75 
The most famous of all Douglasiana Hybrids. Delightful masses of orchid pink flowers on 12 inch stems. 
Splendid dark green, evergreen foliage. There is nothing else quite like this exquisite little beauty. VE-12”. 
RAINBOW IRIS (Douglasiana) «+ $1.00; 3 for $2.25; 6 for $3.95 
As variable in coloring as the Rainbow itself, is this lovely native of the California Redwood belt, with attrac- 
tive broad glossy leaves. Available as yet only in the mixed colors shown in Ektachrome. The more you order 
the greater the chance you will receive nearly all of the colors shown; hence, | make very special prices in 
groups of 3 and 6. VE to M-8” to 20”. 
WESTERN GOLD (Innominata aurea) + $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
A superb new native, just recently discovered, very rare. Perfect for corsages: delicate flower arrangements. 
Color usually between light yellow and orange yellow. Occasionally other colors. VE to E-6”. 
MAN Y-COLORED IRIS (Polychromatic Riddle Strain Innominata) +44 $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
My first catalog offering of this many colored strain of Innominata which has been a feature attraction for our 
garden visitors for several years. A wonderfully varied assortment of colors including pink, lilac, rose, yellow, 
purple, salmon, violet, white and buff. Resembles Rainbow Iris but flowers attractively marked with more 
prominent veins; foliage and stems lower. Available only in mixed colors. VE to E-6”-8”. 
SIERRA IRIS (Hartwegi) VE-4” to 12”. 3 for $1.10 
Quaint and lovable. Natives from the high Sierras of California. Flowers yellow-cream, prettily veined. 
CALIFORNIA DWARF IRIS (Macrosiphon) 3 for $1.45 
The lowest growing of all the natives and much sought where a real dwarf is needed. Usually lavender or 
deep blue. VE-2” to 8”. 
MULTICOLOR COLLECTION—3 each of Rainbow and Many-colored 
FOUR SPECIES—Rainbow, Western Gold, Sierra and California Dwarf 
$4.25 
$2.55 
Wondering about the hardiness of my stock and the ease of growing it? Read the experiences of others 13 
in cold regions, page 18. 
