MILLIKEN 
GENERAL BEARDED 
Diese March and a stiff, cold wind is 
blowing off towering Mount Baldy here 
in Walnut, California. The iris blades are 
bent almost double by the wind and it 
is a good day to stay inside and start 
the catalogue. Looking back over last 
year many things come to mind—first 
of all we moved our garden from Arcadia 
to the growing field here in Walnut. Mr. 
Milliken was very ill for a greater part 
of the spring and summer, but is at the 
field every day now. We were swamped 
with orders all season, and even though 
we seemed to fly most of the time we 
ran behind, and many orders were not 
out on schedule. Now for looking ahead 
—all of the stock was transplanted and 
is looking extra fine. We are reorganiz- 
ing the catalogue somewhat, putting 
most of the older varieties in a block, 
all on page 5, and giving you as wide a 
range from which to choose in the Mas- 
ter Groups, as possible. 
_ For that burst of early spring blossoms 
in your garden, plant the dependable 
iris which comes in practically every 
color in the rainbow—they are so easy 
to grow and provide such an abundance 
of beauty. Below is our general list, with 
the Collections and Master Groups on 
page 4. 
California Iris Are Hardy 
We are sometimes asked if MILLIKEN 
IRIS are hardy in cold sections of the 
country. With the exception of a few va- 
rieties which we have listed as tender, 
our Iris are PERFECTLY HARDY in all 
parts of the country. MILLIKEN IRIS are 
unconditionally GUARANTEED to be 
true to name, and to grow in your 
garden. 
SHIPPING TIME: Bearded irises can be 
shipped any time after June 1st until 
October Ist. 
POSTAGE: We prepay postage any- 
where on orders amounting ot $3.00 and 
over. On orders of less than $3.00 add 
50 cents to cover postage and packing. 
TERMS: Cash with order. Remit by 
personal check, express or postal money 
order. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS will accom- 
pany each shipment. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
We absolutely guarantee all of our iris 
to grow in your garden. In case of loss, 
we shall make prompt replacement when 
notified. In case of replacements the cost 
of transportation will be borne by the 
purchaser. 
ADORNMENT (Milliken) 
One of the most charming iris in our entire collection. A crisp, 
tailored flower in an enchanting shade of medium violet, adorned 
with a lovely blue beard. 2% ft. $1.00 
AMANDINE (G. Douglas) 
A dainty fluted blossom of frosty lemon-cream, possessed of 
the most amazing ability to withstand that sudden rainstorm, or 
unusually hot day, and still remain cool and fresh as the well- 
known cucumber. 3 ft. $2.00 
AMERICAN MODERN (Craig) 
A progeny of the famous Joppa Parrot. Olive-ochre standards, 
sometimes flecked bluish-green, and heavy falls copiously veined 
in red. A beautiful iris—strange and lovely. 3 ft. $7.50 
GARDENS 
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IRIS LIST FOR 
CHINA MAID... Charter Member of the Hall of Fame 
ARCADIA BUTTERCUP (Milliken) 
Brilliant deep yellow with a satiny sheen which sparkles in the 
sun. Here in California it showers us with bloom the whole winter 
through, takes a short rest and blooms again with the main iris 
show. As a general rule this variety does not grow more than 28 
or 30 inches tall, branches beautifully and possesses remarkably 
heavy substance. A treasure in any garden. See illustration in color 
on page 10. $1.50 
ARGUS PHEASANT (DeForest) 
A prize package is this lovely iris—a self of beautiful golden 
Argus-brown with a matching beard. Smooth texture, good form 
and excellent branching combine to give us another outstanding 
iris from the DeForest garden. Mid-season. 38 inches. See illustra- 
tion in color on page 7. $5.00 
AUNT AMORET (Craig) 
As unusual and distinctive as her name is this lovely ruffled 
bright violet brushed on white iris from the gardens of Tom Craig. 
$6.00 
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