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TALL BEA 
RDED IRIS 
Tall bearded iris are the ideal hardy perennial. They are easy to grow and will thrive in almost any soil that is well drained and 
reasonably fertile. However there are few flowers that will respond more gratefully to proper care. They prefer clean cultivated soil 
that is free of tree roots and full sunshine is essential if you want the finest blooms. They may be used to advantage along garden paths, 
beside a pool, in beds along a garden wall or fence, in clumps, planted at random in the garden or as a border. 
Modern iris are much larger than the old varieties still found in many gardens. They present a seemingly endless variety of colors 
and color combinations. No other flower has made a greater advance in beauty and quality during the last decade. In popularity, 
iris rate second only to the rose. 
CULTURE 
Plant iris rhizomes as soon as they are received if possible. If they 
must be held for a few days before planting be sure that they are un- 
packed and exposed to the air but keep them in a cool dry place. The 
iris bed should be prepared beforehand and allowed to settle. Spade or 
work to a depth of 10 or 12 inches. Work in a generous supply of bone- 
meal or well rotted manure. If your soil is heavy or poorly drained raise 
your iris bed a little above the surrounding soil. Good drainage is nec- 
essary and full sunshine desirable. Iris will grow in the shade but will 
TERMS OF SALE 
We guarantee all plants true to name, top quality, free from insect 
pests and disease and to reach you in a live and growing condition. If 
for any reason you are not satisfied please notify us promptly. 
SHIPPING TIME FOR BEARDED IRIS. Early July through October. 
TERMS are cash with the order, either check, draft or money order. No 
C. O. D. shipments. 
POSTAGE: All orders over $3.00 sent postpaid. Include 25 cent service 
charge on smaller orders. 
35—Pinnacle 
36—China Maid 
37—Argus Pheasant 
38—Cloth of Gold 
39—Katherine Fay 
1—Ola Kala 
2—Sable 
3—Great Lakes 
4—Blue Rhythm 
5—Blue Shimmer 
18—Ranger 
19—Helen McGregor 
20—Azure Skies 
21—Cascade Splendor 
22—Amandine 
6—Lady Mohr 23—Chantilly 40—Casa Morena 
7—Elmohr 24—New Snow 41—Sylvia Murray 
8—Chivalry 25—Cherie 42—Missouri 
9—Snow Flurry 26—Prairie Sunset 43—Ormohr 
10—Solid Mahogany 27—Grand Canyon 44—Gloriole 
11—Pink Cameo 28—Berkeley Gold 45—Gudrun 
12—Wabash 29—Rocket 46—Three Oaks 
13—Master Charles 30—Tiffanja 47—Tiffany 
14—Minnie Colquitt 
15—Bryce Canyon 
16—Mulberry Rose 
17—Amigo 
31—The Red Douglas 
32—The Admiral 
33—Dreamcastle 
34—Lady Boscawen 
48—Vatican Purple 
49—Desert Song 
50—Lynn Langford 
51—Elsa Sass 
THE HUNDRED BEST IRIS 
Each year the American Iris Society lists the 100 best iris as selected by accredited judges. The 1952 symposium is a 
choice of 100 favorite iris chosen by the members at large including judges, but differs very little from the 1951 symposium. 
All iris marked with an asterisk after season designation in our descriptive listing are among the 100 best. 
not bloom satisfactorily if at all. Set the new plants with the rhizomes 
barely covered with soil and the roots as deep as possible with the soil 
well firmed around them. Keep the soil moist until the plants are estab- 
lished but do not over-water. If soil is dry at planting time a good 
soaking is advisable. Fertilize with bone meal, well-rotted manure or a 
complete fertilizer once or twice a year but do not let the fertilizer come 
in contact with the rhizomes or it may cause soft rot. Plants should be 
divided and reset every 3 or 4 years. 
EXPLANATION OF IRIS TERMS USED 
Standards: Upright petals. 
Falls: Lower petals. 
Amoena: White or near white standards and colored falls. 
Variegata: Yellow standards and dark falls. 
Plicata: Stitched or stippled color on white or yellow ground. 
Blend: Combination of two or more colors. 
Bicolor: An iris having two colors. 
Self: Uniform color. 
Texture: Sheen or finish of petals. 
Substance: Thickness of petals. 
A. 1. $S.: American Iris Society. 
H. M.: Honorable Mention by A. I. S. 
A.M.: Award of Merit by A.1I.S. 
Dykes Medal: Highest award given by A. I. S. 
69—Winter Carnival 
70—Chamois 
71—Pink Formal 
72—Sharkskin 
73—Sierra Blue 
74—Arab Chief 
85—Fantasy 
86—Daybreak 
87—Goldbeater 
88—Pierre Menard 
89—Violet Symphony 
90—Zantha 
52—Extravaganza 
53—Treasure Island 
54—Black Forest 
55—Fair Elaine 
56—Matterhorn 
57—Firecracker 
58—Spanish Peaks 
59—Moonlight Madonna 75—Lothario 91—Snow Carnival 
60—Tobacco Road 76—Spun Gold 92—Pretty Quadroon 
61—Los Angeles 77—Mexico 93—Old Parchment 
62—Distance 78—Louvois 94—Arctic 
63—City of Lincoln 79—Gypsy 95—Golden Russet 
64—Cloud Castle 
65—Harriet Thoreau 
66—Blue Valley 
67—Golden Fleece 
68—Garden Glory 
80—Ming Yellow 
81—Golden Majesty 
82—Golden Treasure 
83—Shining Waters 
84—Bandmaster 
96—Lighthouse 
97—The Capitol 
98—AMiss California 
99—Christabel 
100—Priscilla 
