SUSIANA 
KOROLKOWI VIOLACEA 
REGELIA and REGELIO CYCLUS IRIS 
We offer this group separately because the cultural requirements differ from other iris. If you are looking for some- 
thing different in bearded iris we are confident any in this list will delight you. The hybrids are the result of 
crosses between the regelia and oncocyclus species. All possess great beauty and attract all who see them. 
CULTURE: Iris in this group must be given a rest after bloom- 
ing. If you live in a locality with hot dry summers during which 
time the soil remains absolutely dry until the fall rains, these 
plants may be left undisturbed. Otherwise they may be lifted 
after the foliage withers, usually about July 1, and stored in a 
dry place until September when they should be replanted. As 
these plants make new growth during the winter months some 
protection is necessary in the coldest sections of the country. 
SHIPMENT: From August Ist to November Ist. 
ARTEMIS Each 1.00 
A very dark iris of elegant form. Violet purple self with dark 
violet veining. Large black signal patch on fall. Strong grower 
and good bloomer. 20 inches. 
DARDANUS (1951 Introduction) Each 1.50 
A beautiful new Regelio-cyclus hybrid released by the famous 
Van Tubergen firm, Holland. Standards are bluish violet, 
falls pearl gray netted brown with a rich brown signal patch. 
Large flowers and a robust grower. 
GATESII (Oncocyclus) Each 10.00 
This fabulous iris of extreme rarity and gigantic size is seldom 
offered for sale. We have imported a very small lot and can 
accept orders as long as our supply lasts. W. R. Dykes in his 
monumental work, THE GENUS IRIS, claimed that, excepting 
the Japanese Iris, this oncocyclus was larger than any other of 
the genus. The general color effect is light pearly gray, but upon 
close inspection the standards are pale olive gray veined pur- 
ple. The bronze beard is broad and sparse and embraces a small 
purple signal. About 15 inches high. 
HOOGIANA Each 1.00 
There is no other iris like this lovely species. A lustrous soft 
blue self of smoothest finish. Very easy. 24 inches. 
HOOGIANA, BRONZE BEAUTY Each 1.50 
A distinct novelty, larger than Hoogiana. Delicate blend of pale 
bronze and light blue. Lovely cut flower. 
HOOGIANA PURPUREA 
Deep violet quite distinct from the type. 
Each 1.00 
KOROLKOWI VIOLACEA Each 1.50 
Truly one of the most striking of all iris. The illustration on 
page 22 gives a fair idea of its beauty. The color is white, 
brightly veined deep violet. The signal patch is deep purple. 
18 inches. 
LUNA Each 2.00 
A beautiful variety of large size and most pleasing form. Both 
standards and falls are pearly white veined dark purple with 
large black signal patch. 18 inches. Picture on next page. 
SIRONA Each 1.00 
A little jewel of unbelievable brilliance and beauty. Standards 
are bright red purple, falls are white flushed pink and sharply 
veined deepest red violet. Conspicuous black signal patch. The 
small falls are round and extremely flaring. 12 inches. 
SUSIANA (Oncocyclus) Each 2.50 
The grayish black Mourning Iris and the only oncocyclus spe- 
cies worth» attempting to grow for the average gardener. We 
have grown most of the onco species and despite their un- 
earthly beauty do not recommend them for general use. Susiana 
is the only exception as reports indicate that it has been suc- 
cessfully cultivated and even increased in some sections of the 
country. The Mourning Iris is an immense globular flower 
strangely beautiful though somber. Ground color is silvery 
gray completely dotted and veined blackish purple. Large black 
signal patch. Most striking as a cut flower and used for this 
purpose by florists in metropolitan Europe. 
TEUCROS Each 1.00 
Large flowers of dusky white ground closely netted and veined 
brownish red purple. Large brown blotch. 18 inches. Late. 
THESEUS Each 1.50 
New strong growing and free flowering variety of great beauty. 
Standards are deep violet, falls white netted bronzy purple. 
THOR Each 1.00 
Rather dwarf and extremely free flowering variety. Standards 
are pale lavender veined deep violet, falls silvery white with 
less dark veining than others. Flaring falls. 
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