1953 INTRODUCTIONS 
SHIPMENT: Spring or Fall. 
BATTLE CRY (Marx 1953) Each 3.75 
A positive step nearer a real red iris. Standards are just a shade 
lighter than the falls. The color is strikingly contrasted by a 
large white center and yellow signals. Of most excellent habits, 
the 7 inch flowers are borne high above the leaves on 41 
to 5 foot stems. The combined height and strong color offer 
you a most conspicuous subject for any part of the garden. 
Semi-double and one of the first to bloom. 
BLUE ORCHID (Marx 1953) Each 5.00 
A distinctive and enchanting selection that will stand out in 
any collection. The color is a bewitching shade of deep orchid 
and like Shin Ran the center of the flower is dominated by 
deep vivid blue triangular areas. Selected for its depth of color 
we believe this introduction is darker than any other orchid 
variety. Wide segmented 8 inch flowers that come early and last 
throughout the season. Best planted in foreground as the height 
averages about 3 feet. 
COURT JESTER (Marx 1953) Each 5.00 
We selected this splendid iris from hundreds of brilliantly 
veined seedlings in 1950. A bizarre and striking flower that 
fairly glitters in the garden. Colors are comprised of a white 
ground veined deep blue with rich purple styles for contrast. 
Superior quality is attested by the clean color pattern, crisp 
flaring form and ideal three way branching. Fully double 
flowers that average 8” in diameter. Height 40”. Early to mid- 
season. 
GREAT WHITE HERON (Marx 1953) Each 7.50 
One of the very largest of all Japanese iris. A magnificent white 
iris that, with no coddling whatever, will produce 11 inch 
flowers year after year. The mammoth semi-double flowers 
unfold atop tall 5 foot stems, resembling large white birds 
poised for flight. Little or no branching is completely over- 
come by the gigantic proportions of the blooms. Splendid foli- 
age of graceful arching habit adds to the garden value of this 
giant. Early to midseason. 
HOYDEN (Marx 1953) Each 3.75 
Always flashing and eye catching this true bicolor is like a 
beacon in the garden. Our first introduction of this type pre 
sents an iris with clear white falls and erect incurving red pur- 
ple standards. Truly a most striking garden subject that will 
bring a bit of gusto to your collection. Single 6 to 7 inch flow- 
ers on 4 foot stems. Midseason. See picture page 5. 
IMPERIAL VELVET (Marx 1953) Each 5.00 
Uniform purplish red flower that opens deep velvety red pur- 
ple and gradually changes to a lighter tone near crimson or 
beet red. We selected this seedling not only for its rich color, 
but also for its unusually heavy substance and velvet like tex- 
ture. The blooms endure the hottest July weather without 
flagging, a virtue lacking in many varieties. Of flaring form and 
opulent proportions the fully double 7 inch flowers are pro- 
duced over a long season. Well branched 40 inch stems each 
bearing 4 to 5 flowers. Midseason. See picture page 4. 
MOUNTAIN GROTTO (Marx 1953) Each 3.75 
Medium orchid blue blend near cattleya is the general color of 
this enchanting flower. White upright styles trimmed in lav- 
ender and bright yellow signals add vivacity. Graceful 8” blooms 
of semi-flaring form are produced on well branched 4 foot 
stems. This semi-double is outstanding in its color class and 
and will appeal especially to the flower lover who avoids the 
strongest colors. Very early. See picture page 4. 
OCEAN MIST (Marx 1953) Each 5.00 
A most refreshing blue iris that we like better each year. Soft 
sky blue except for the margins which are shaded deeper hues 
of violet blue. Prominent white centers and spreading white 
styles tipped blue add charm and interest to this queenly 
flower. Good blue Japanese Iris are uncommon and we feel 
that Ocean Mist will prove to be a notable addition to the 
best collections for years to come. Large double 8 inch flowers 
on 3 foot stems. Midseason. See picture page 4. 
REIGN OF GLORY (Marx 1953) 
RUFFLED BROCADE (Marx 1953) 
TEMPLE MAIDEN (Marx 1953) 
WORLD’S DELIGHT (Marx 1953) 
STORM AT SEA—See Opposite Page 
Each 8.00 
A rare beauty for the fancier who seeks the ultimate in charm 
and unique color pattern. At first glance the color might be 
described as silvery blue but close inspection of the flower 
reveals a most intricate network of fine delicate stippling and 
reticulations of sky blue over a white ground. This color scheme 
intensifies towards the outer margins which are solid violet 
blue. Fully double 8 to 9 inch flowers on well branched stems 
produced over a long period. The exquisite color, the graceful 
outline and the light ruffling of every flower combine to give 
us one of the most beautiful seedlings ever made available to 
lovers of iris Kaempferi. Height 40 inches. Midseason. 
Each 5.00 
Intensely ruffled with an extremely tufted center composed of 
several petaloids and colored in chameleon like fashion this 
intriguing iris is most difficult to describe. The central portion 
is medium bluish violet marked by conspicuous yellow spears 
which in turn are further emphasized by deep blue borders 
like halos. The outer portion becomes lighter in shades of lav- 
ender and orchid. The double 8 inch flowers possess superior 
substance withstanding all kinds of weather. Perfect 3 way 
branched stems each producing 6 to 8 flowers. Height 4 feet. 
Midseason. See picture page 4. 
Each 3.75 
The rare delicate shades, a prime feature of Japanese Ivis, 
manifest refinement and tranquility not visible in any other 
type of Iris. We selected this seedling for its beautiful lavender 
tone with just the faintest suggestion of orchid pink. An ab- 
solute self even to the upright lavender styles. Large 10 inch 
flowers of artistic mold and sleek texture. Branched 40 inch 
stems. Midseason. 
Each 7.50 
In the pink class World’s Delight represents a marked improve- 
ment over such varieties as Light-in-the-Opal, Norma, Pink 
Pearl and the like. The color is uniform light orchid pink with- 
out a trace of the blue zone characteristic to most of the older 
pinkish varieties. Even the styles are shaded pink and the yel- 
low spears are of minimum size. Three to four double 7 inch 
flowers on 40 inch stems are produced from early to midseason. 
A high watermark in pink iris and certain to delight the most 
meticulous Connoisseur of Iris Kaempferi. Picture page 4. 
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