Choice Selected Varieties 
is may be planted in any well-drained garden soil and should 
have full exposure to sun. They do not like much shade, but will 
en ure heat and drought better than almost any other flower. Plant 
the rhizomes (the bulb part) have the top partly exposed to the 
, otherwise if planted deeply they have a tendency to rot. 
RICOT—A solid golden apricot color with a slight fluting and 
ng in both standards and falls. Lovely. 36 in. Each, 59e. 
RAB CHIEF—One of the brightest and most attractive of the 
burnt orange, almost henna, tones. Its intense color value of 
t brilliance, makes it highly popular. 36 in. Each, 89e. 
T DAWNING—A well named variety, showing the flush pink and 
nge beard. Beautiful and very early. 40 in. 
RKELEY GOLD—Considered about the finest deep yellow iris. 
ee Paving He OS Pe ceer and perfection of form 
yellow varieties. e fl i 
Reet i, ack one owers are large and freely 
BUFFAWN—A soft pinkish-buff color set off with a brilliant tan- 
erine beard. Unusual color, prolific and attractive. 36 in. Each, 
HINA MAID —Here is a problem of describing an indescribable 
. There are shades of pink, golden copper and lilac smoothly 
lended together in superb beauty. L 
aca So p y arge flowers of fine form. 386 
CITY OF LINCOLN—The King of variegated iris. A bold color 
fee ted by ee SORTS Pe eeeeos and bright velvety red 
lls. a e qualities of a.good iris and i ighl - 
ended. 42 in. Each, 59e, or eer aay 
DAUNTLESS—This rich velvety dark red iris continues to hold 
s place as one of the best. in this color. A flower of lustrous 
auty, winner of the Dykes Medal, 40 in. Each, 42c¢. 
__ KE. B. WILLIAMSON—Lively coppery-red blend of lustrous sheen. 
er a red nor a copper, it stands out strikingly. 386 in. Each, 
_, ELMOHR—A sensational iris. The immense beautifully rounded 
flowers are colored somewhat between a bishops-purple and mul- 
_berry-purple. It is robust, free-blooming, hardy and thrives any- 
where. The largest iris in existence. 38 in. Each, 79c. 
__ EXCLUSIVE—The pure light blue color of this flower is overlaid 
witha silvery mist, producing a “powder blue” or French blue ef- 
fect. A distinguished iris of oval form considered one of the most 
beautiful of this color. 40 in. Each, 48¢, 
_ GARDEN MAGIC—A very smooth dark velvety red enhanced by 
an orange beard. Large, well formed flower with a lacquer like 
finish. Hardy, well branched and free blooming. One of the best 
in this color. 38 in. Each, 69e, 
GREAT LAKES—An exceptionally fine iris of pure light blue with 
’ te beard. The flowers are large with flaring, stiff and erispy 
‘petals. A Dykes Medal winner, rugged and hardy. 48 in. Each, 79e. 
a 6 DIAN CHIEF—A splendid red iris. Standards are violet red 
d falls a deep rich velvety red. The general effect is fine rich red. 
n. Each, 45c. : 
_ INDIAN HILLS—A giant purple—a true purple—the best of its 
class to date. 38 in. Each, 42e. 
JAKE—A white white, with no other color in it! A very large 
flo ver, well formed, free blooming, and an easy grower. 38 in. 
» 59e. z 
XICO—A strikingly blended bicolor iris with standards of 
-gold and broad plush-like falls of glowing red-brown. A com- 
tion of warm rich colors. The gigantic flowers are well placed 
arried on strong stalks. A grand variety. 86 in. Each, $1.50. 
: oO A uniform soft blue 
ith suffusion of yellow at center of flower. Petals are wavy and 
ry substantial. Delightfully fragrant. Lasts a long time both in 
e garden and when cut. A hard-to-beat variety. 40 in. Each, 79e. 
[LBERRY ROSE—An innovation in the iris world. Deep radi- 
mulberry rose color showing a brown shade. The beard is a 
avy bronze. Flowers are large and of fine form and substance, 
wing on tall well-branched stalks. 40 in. Each, 89ce. 
OLA KALA—A deep yellow or light cadmium color according 
the Ridgeway color charts. One of the richest and most out- 
tanding deep yellows. Winner of the Dykes medal in 1948 and 
nked first in the 100 best iris varieties..Ruffled flowers on well 
anched stems. 36 in. Each, 89e. 
PRAIRIE SUNSET—AIlmost impossible to describe. A rich blend- 
ing of peach, apricot, rose, copper and gold which is stunning at 
first sight and every time thereafter. A fine big flower winner of 
he Dykes Medal and many other Awards of Merit. 34 in. Each, 89e, 
RANGER—Dark but very brilliant, almost true crimson red. A 
ded color with long cone-shaped closed standards. One of the 
st to bloom, a sure producer of flowers and lots of them, with 
traight stems and fine branching. Very large. 36 in. Each, $1.39. 
_SABLE—AlIlmost black, a uniform shade of deepest blue-black- 
let with blue beard. Sable has every attribute that a fine iris 
should possess—large size, tall stalks, thick substance and a won- 
derful lustrous sheen. 36 in. Each, 94e. 
AMOVAR—The color is coppery rose with standards lighter 
than the falls. It is very floriferous and makes a glowing mass of 
olor. 34 in. Each, 42e, 
_STARDOM—Rapturous salmon shading to apricot buff. A clump 
es the effect of glowing salmon apricot. A heavy flowering and 
ry pleasing iris of great beauty. 34 in. Each, 49ce. 
WABASH—A showy bicolor, having standards of pure white falls 
rich pansy-purple with narrow white border. Free blooming with 
ge slightly ruffled flowers. A Dykes Medal winner. 40 in. Each, 
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(IXED—A grand assortment of all the colors of the rainbow. 
ted and mixed from hundreds of fine varieties. 3 for 48e; 6 for 
12 for $1.68; 25 for $3.25, | 
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All Iris orders will be filled this spring as long as possible. There- 
after delivery will be deferred until late July or August. This is 
really the best time to plant — but ORDER NOW to be sure of 
getting what you want. 
DWARF IRIS 
A really delightful group 
of Iris especially suitable 
for the Rock Garden, or low 
border. They are early bloom- 
ing and average about 8 
inches in height. As hardy 
and satisfactory. as the tall 
iris. Same culture. = 
BRIDE—Creamy white, 
with bright yellow beard; 
lovely 
fragrant. 
CITREA—A little 
lemon yellow iris. 
CYANEA — Popular, well- 
Known variety; purple in 
color and fragrant. 
FAIRY—tThis one is pale- 
blue and would be extremely 
pretty planted with the yel- 
low variety. 
Any of the above varieties, 
separately or mixed: Each, 
37¢c; 3 for 98e; 6 for $1.85; 12 
for $3.45. 
ORIENTAL POPPIES 
NOTE: Orders for Oriental Poppies will be booked and shipped 
in August. Cannot be planted in spring. 
The brightest spot of color in the spring garden is the Oriental 
Poppy. The huge brilliantly colored flowers are carried on tall 
stems up to 3 ft and 3% ft. high. Varieties are also available now 
in white and all the lovely shades of pink, salmon, rose and apricot 
as well as the many striking shades of red. Easily established and 
will last for years. Late August until October are the best months 
to plant. Set 12 in. apart in almost any kind of soil. 
BARR’S WHITE—Large pure white flowers with a dark blotch 
at the base of each petal. A free blooming and strong growing 
variety. Each, 83e; 3 for $2.22. 
HELEN ELIZABETH—Considered by many to be the best pink. 
The straight tall stems are topped by beautiful flowers of LaFrance 
pink, without dark spots. Each, 69e; 3 for $1.92. 
HENRY CAYEAUX IMPROVED—An enchanting shade of old 
rose, the color gradually deepening to burgundy at base of petals. 
A huge flower. If grown in light shade, the color will be far more 
beautiful. Each, 69e; 3 for $1.92. 
OLYMPIA—The only description necessary for this variety is 
simply that it is a double form of the common orange-scarlet 
poppy. Each, 69e; 3 for $1.92. : 
ORIENTALE—The common well-known poppy with orange- 
scarlet flowers. Each, 39e; 3 for 89c. 
RED FLAME—Fiery scarlet-red with small black spots. Large, 
brilliantly colored flowers on tall stems. Each, 79¢c; 3 for $2.15. 
WAR LORD—Here is a real beauty with very large flowers of a 
dark rich red. Tall and one of the latest to bloom, it would be a 
real lordly variety to have among your spring flowers. Each, 98¢3 
3 for $2.75. 
MIXED—A chance to have many different varieties and colors of 
this magnificent flower at a low price. Sold only as a mixture. 
Each, 67¢; 3 for $1.86; 12 for $6.98. : 
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