IRIS 
Orchids of the Garden 
We are living in a day of great advancement, and the advance in other lines of 
endeavor is reflected in the progress that has been made in iris breeding. Iris varie- 
ties that were leaders ten years ago have now been relegated to the background, in 
many instances, having had to relinquish their places to newer originations of great 
merit. 
If you visit our gardens during the blooming season, you will see thousands of iris 
in bloom in every color and shade imaginable. There are named varieties of the 
latest introductions as well as the older varieties of outstanding quality. We also have 
several thousand iris seedlings that will thrill you, as they do us, with their beauty. 
Many of them will give their first bloom this coming June. 
If you cannot visit our gardens, and you are not acquainted with the varieties. 
we will gladly help you make your selections. 
Iris are easily grown in any sunny, well-drained location, and they will bloom 
there with little or no attention, but if you wish to have choice flowers — flowers 
that you will be proud of, and the kind that will make your friends and neighbors 
thrill with admiration, give them the best of care. Follow directions given with 
every order. Join the American Iris Society which will give you all the latest in- 
formation about new introductions, improved cultural methods and other valuable 
information that will help you to grow and enjoy the best in iris. 
OUR 1954 INTRODUCTION 
CELESTIAL BLUE 
(Seedling No. ’51-09) 
Clear light blue self. One of the nearest to true blue we have seen. The frosty 
sheen of the standards and falls give this new iris the life and sparkle necessary 
for good garden effect. Another of its fine qualities is its freedom of bloom. 
In 1953 a single stalk on a one-year plant produced 17 blossoms. Four flowers 
Open at a time is not unusual for this variety. Falls are flaring, standards and 
falls nicely ruffled. Height about 36 inches. Mid-season bloomer. $20.09 
GENERAL LIST OF IRIS 
Aladdin’s Wish (Murawska 1945) Here is really a break in iris color that is most 
pleasing and novel. The color is difficult to adequately describe, being a lovely 
shade of dulcet medium blue, with brushings of cream radiating through the 
flower. The most fragrant iris in our garden. 36”. "5¢ 
Amandine (G. Douglas 1946) Clear smooth cream with a touch of lemon. Nicely 
ruffled. Very good substance. $2.00 
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