1954 IRIS 
BEGINNERS COLLECTION 
VV rei LUR Rit seco. 0 eee $1.00 
Blue: Bie Ess REA Yai tal Miter 20. Oe 1.00 
Vellows mOUAG KALAG acme o02 1.00 
Pink: PINGS GAMEO (ei cos. saisdeeune 1.50 
Blond cme eAD Ys MOH Rie rocco decschciee tees 1.00 
Red: SOLID) MAHOGANY © ...2 25 nei 1.00 
Pitcatas ee BLUE. SHIMMER = ..20 Je 1.00 
An introduction to today's modern Iris — a treat is 
in store for you — this carefully selected group. 
(a $7.50 Catalog Value) 
7 For $5.00 
See: "POPULAR GARDEN" COLLECTION — Page 3 
BARGAIN COUNTER 
At the end of every season we have close outs and 
certain iris where increase exceeded our sale—we offer 
these, our choice. 
LABELLED AND POSTPAID 
10 For $ 3.50 
35 For $10.00 
LANDSCAPE IRIS SPECIAL 
To those who want a fine Landscape Collection, but 
are not interested in the names, we make this offer of 
good varieties, excellent rhizomes, in a wide variety 
of colors. 
25 for $ 6.00 100 for $20.00 
50 for $11.00 500 for $90.00 
1000 for $ 175.00 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: Iris rhizomes should be 
planted in a sunny, well drained location where they will 
have at least a half day of sunshine. The roots should 
be spread and planted deeply and the rhizome itself 
should be planted about one-half inch below the surface 
of the soil. The soil should be kept moist until the plant 
is well established. Iris grow well in any type of soil. 
However, the addition of humus to very heavy soil is 
desirable. Bone meal may be worked into the soil before 
planting or used as a side dressing once a year. Since 
iris multiply rapidly, plantings should be spaced from 
12 to 18 inches apart to allow for proper ventilation. 
Your rhizomes should be planted as soon as possible 
after you receive them. If impossible to plant at once, 
unpack and keep in a dry, cool place. 
Diehl s Gardens “E tame, California 
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NEW DUTCH IRIS 
6 for .65; 12 for $1.10; 50 for $3.75 
BLUE HORIZON—Large violet blue. L. 
WEDGEWOOD—Blue Bi-tone. E. 
6 for .85; 12 for $1.50; 50 for $5.00 
BELLE JAUNE—Large two toned yellow. E. 
BLUE PEARL—Deep violet, yellow signal. M. 
BLUE RIBBON—Large royal blue. E. 
BRONZE BEAUTY—Purple and bronze. M. 
BRONZE QUEEN—Blue and copper bronze. M. 
COPPER KING—Blue and bronze. M. 
DELFT BLUE—Pure delft blue. E. 
EARLY BLUE—Blue with orange spot. M. 
GOLDEN HARVEST—Brilliant yellow. M. 
HUTCHTENBURG—Pale blue and orange. M. 
IMPERATOR—A good blue. M. 
LE MOGUL—Bronze and olive brown. L. 
MARCONI—Lilac with orange spot. M. 
NATIONAL VELVET—Deep violet purple. M. 
PACIFIC GOLD—Clear yellow. M. 
6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.75; 50 for $6.00 
ALASKA—Deep yellow self. E. 
ARTHUR BRIET—Purple and bronze blend. M. 
BLUE CHAMPION—Large bright blue. M. 
HARMONY—Lilac and olive yellow. E. 
JEANNE D'ARC—Creamy white. E. 
KING MAUVE—Violet mauve. M. 
LEMON QUEEN—Large lemon yellow. M. 
WHITE PEARL—White with yellow spot. E. 
WHITE PERFECTION—White with yellow spot. E. 
WHITE SUPERIOR—Pure white. M. 
6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25; 50 for $7.75 
EDWARD SALBACH—Deep velvety violet. L. 
LEMON WONDER—Lemon yellow. L. 
MAUVE QUEEN—Silvery mauve. M. 
PRINCESS BEATRIX—Large deep yellow. M. 
PRINCESS IRENE—White and orange. M. 
6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.75; 25 for $5.00 
ANKARA—Bronze. L. 
GOLD AND SILVER—White and yellow. M. 
ORANGE KING—Orange yellow. L. 
STRANGER—Violet and chartreuse. L. 
EXCELLENT FOR CUT FLOWERS AND CORSAGES 
CULTURE: Bulbous Iris. Plant 4°°—5" Deep. 
Treat Like Other Fall Bulbs. 
SHIPMENTS: August Ist to December Ist. 
