The TALL BEARDED IRIS 
“Three (994 Vutroductious from hdr Mare fuss 
DAME FASHION (lllustrated on Back Cover) Each 30.00 
Our beautiful pink seedling that has created more excitement among visiting 
iris fanciers than any other seedling we have grown. Qualified critics familiar 
with most of the new “flamingo pinks” warmly praised this iris and on different 
occasions last year proclaimed it to be the finest pink they had seen anywhere. 
Though our stock is very small we have decided to release a few plants this 
year. Large ruffled flowers well illustrated in natural colors on the back 
cover. A Cherie x Pink Formal seedling decidedly pinker than either besides 
inheriting the best qualities of its illustrious parents. Color is near baby pink 
and unlike most iris the color intensifies as the flower ages. And of course the 
brilliant tangerine beard is present. Perfect three way branched stems 31% to 
4 feet in height. Midseason. 
CANDY STRIPE (Illustrated in color on page 28) Each 5.00 
A color pattern of sharpest contrast and exceptional brilliance highlights this 
gay, sparkling plicata. The illustration is remarkably true to color and por- 
trays the elegant ruffling and perfect placement of the blooms on ideally 
branched stems. The large flowers are very showy and more eye catching in 
the garden than any other plicata we know. Each plant is in bloom for several 
weeks. Truly an iris with lots of personality and verve. 
THREE SIGNALS (Illustrated below) Each 7.50 
Large smooth violet blue distinguished by a big white blaze on each fall just 
beyond the yellow beard. We know of only one other variety, Pinafore Lass, 
that is anything like this novel introduction. The semi-flaring flowers are 
produced on well branched 34% foot stems. A color illustration was planned 
for this catalog but the transparency was unsatisfactory. We hope to have a 
color plate available for our 1955 catalog. 
CULTURE: Tall Bearded Iris 
will give excellent results in any 
fertile soil with reasonable drain- 
age and exposure to sunlight. 
Whether the soil is neutral, 
slightly acid or calcareous makes 
little or no difference. Plants 
should be set out so that the 
rootstock (rhizome) is barely un- 
derground. If soil is dry when 
planting is done a_ thorough 
soaking is beneficial but after 
the plants become established 
they require very little moisture 
after blooming. When the plants 
become too crowded or decrease 
in their flowering, division is 
likely necessary. Bearded iris will 
grow but not bloom properly in 
a shaded location. 
Wausau, Wis. 
Received IRIS plants in good 
condition and thanks very 
much for the nice plants, also 
the extra ones. 
Mrs. Carl Bremer 
Long lisland, N.Y. 
| wish to acknowledge receipt of 
the IRIS and DAYLILIES and the 
refund of $1.75. Please accept my 
thanks for the strong, fine mate- 
rial. | found it a real pleasure to 
plant. However, the lovely gift 
enclosed for me was indeed a sur- 
prise and | want you to know 
how very much I appreciate your 
kindness. 
Mrs. Paul M. Sterling 
THREE SIGNALS 
BEARDED IRIS ARE NOT SHIPPED IN SPRING. SHIPMENT BEGINS JULY 15TH. 
SHIPMENT: From July 15th to 
December Ist. 
IRIS TERMS 
AMOENA. White or near white 
standards and colored falls. 
PLICATA. Stitched or stippled 
color on white or yellow 
ground. 
VARIEGATA. Yellow standards 
and dark falls. 
BLEND. Combination of two 
or more colors. 
BICOLOR (Two colors). Falls 
darker than standards. 
SELF. Uniform color. 
Salem, Ore. 
My order came yesterday so 
nice and fresh looking. You 
are so prompt in sending or- 
ders. Thank you very much. 
Frances McLaughlin 
Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
The ORIENTAL POPPIES, PRIMULAS 
and IRIS were all in excellent condi- 
tion when they arrived here. Every- 
thing has been planted, and so far is 
growing well. The IRIS especially were 
fine, healthy, well-rooted plants. The 
substitutions were more than satisfac- 
tory. | feel that you were far too 
generous with your extras all the way 
around, as their value far exceeded 
the express bill which | had to pay. 
Douglas Insleay 
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