IRIS (Continued) 
Stylosa marginata 
Unguicularis 
These are perfectly hardy and deserve to be 
better known and more widely grown. They 
will succeed best in a hot and dry location and 
thrive in poorest soil. However, they should be 
kept moist until established after planting. The 
flowers appear from November on until April and 
if cut in bud will last several days. Deliciously 
fragrant. Delivery anytime. 50c ea. 
STYLOSA ALBA. A robust growing species, 
with large white flowers and yellow crest. 
STYLOSA MARGINATA. This is the stand- 
ard variety and is grown all over Southern 
California. Flowers start to appear in the fall. 
Lavender with purple and white veinings in the 
throat and yellow crest. 
SPECIOSA. Tall grassy foliage. Large purple 
flowers and yellow crest. 
Miscellaneous 
CAROLINA. An iris that will grow in water. 
Medium size sky blue flowers. Late. 50c ea. 
CHRYSOGRAPHES. A very charming mem- 
ber of the Siberian section. Brilliant pansy purple 
flowers with gold markings. $1.00 ea. 
FOETIDISSIMA. (Christmas Iris.) A shade 
loving evergreen species having insignificant 
purplish flowers. However the seed pods which 
are formed abundantly burst open in the fall 
exposing brilliant red seeds which keep their 
color for months when nicked and dried. Uni- 
versally admired for flower arrangements. Fall 
delivery. 5Oc ea. 
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KAEMPFERI. We _ offer. mixed varieties, 
singles and doubles. This is the famous Japanese 
Iris that should be kept quite moist until after 
the blooming season. $1.00 ea. 
KIMBALLIAE. A_ native ot the fresh-water 
swamps in the interior of Florida. Flowers vio- 
let with a bright yellow crest. Tall, evergreen 
foliage. 40 inches. $1.00 ea. 
PAL-TEC. A _cross_ between the _ crested 
tectorum and tall bearded pallida. A low grow- 
ing iris with charm and personality. Flowers of 
clear violet blue. Always attractive. 50c ea. 
PAVONIA. (Moraea glaucopis.) The Pea- 
cock Iris. Well rounded blue or white flowers 
with prominent peacock blue signal blotch. Very 
attractive. For best results should. be planted 
in close groups. $1.50 doz. 
PSEUDACORUS. Yellow Water Flag. A 
European species that will grow in pools and 
ponds as well as in the garden if given suf- 
ficient moisture. Hardy. Plant in open sunlight. 
$1.00 ea. 
RETICULATA. Extremely early bulbous iris 
with red-purple flowers on 6” stems. Four sided 
leaves. $1.50 doz. 
RETICULATA CANTAB. Pale blue flowers 
with orange markings on tall stems. $2.50 doz. 
RETICULATA’ J?" S> DIJ Te Reddish “purple; 
sweetly scented flowers. Very fine. $1.50 doz. 
SHREVEI. Very similar to Carolina, but of a 
deeper color. 50c ea. 
SISYRINCHIUM. Really a moraea, this is a 
free blooming bulbous plant with interesting 
violet colored flowers over a long period of 
time. Can be left undisturbed for many seasons. 
$1.00 doz. 
_ TUBEROSA. The Snake Head Iris. Interest- 
ing combination of yellow, green and_ black. 
Very useful for corsage making. $2.00 doz. 
VERSICOLOR. Much like pseudacorus but 
blue in color, and will grow under the same con- 
ditions. $1.00 ea. 
Iris foetidissima 
