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HOW TO GROW IRIS 
There is no secret in growing iris—the following 
simple suggestions will insure success, and you will 
be more than repaid when the next iris-time comes 
around: 
Select a sunny, well drained location. 
. Do not plant too deeply—the rhizomes should be 
just below the surface of the ground. Be sure the 
roots are firmed in the ground securely. 
. Keep well watered until the plants are estab- 
lished. 
. Fertilize lightly at least twice a year with a good 
commercial fertilizer, or well-decomposed ma- 
nure, but be sure this does not come in direct 
contact with the rhizome—it is the roots which 
need the food. 
. Divide and transplant iris every three years to 
insure maintaining good size flowers and abun- 
dant bloom. 
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BALLERINA (Hall) 
Large, ruffled, wide petaled flamingo-pink self with deep orange 
beard. The petals are thick and lustrous. The color is delicate, 
but definite and clear. 3 ft. $7.50 
BALI BELLE (Mitchell) 
One of the most delightful plicatas which we have seen. The 
background is yellow, with a definite chartreuse cast. The surfaces 
are lightly peppered with tiny dark dots, the most outstanding 
feature is the blue blaze which extends down the fall from the 
white beard. The flower is not large, but intriguing. 2% ft. $1.00 
BEL-AIR (Milliken) 
One of the most beautiful iris we grow, it is a wee bit on the 
tender side, but for a mild climate this lovely large iris of medium 
blue-violet with its beautifully ruffled standards and falls, and a 
fragrance out of this world, coupled with the added attraction of 
giving a wealth of winter bloom, is surely one of the most valuable 
additions to any southern garden from California to Georgia. 
21 ft. $1.50 
BELLERIVE (Benson) 
A cream iris which seems to have every good quality in full 
measure. It is the richest cream in the entire color group, the 
petals have extremely heavy substance, yet the entire flower has 
a finely chiseled appearance, and is graceful and grows exceed- 
ingly well everywhere. $3.00 
BEN BOLT (Lothrop) 
New and outstanding velvety pansy purple, a regal iris, carry- 
ing perfectly shaped blossoms atop three foot well-branched 
stalks. $2.50 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner) 
A chic flower, very tailored and trim done in gleaming blue- 
black with matching beard. Most useful for foreground planting, 
as it does not grow too tall. Provides striking contrast when 
planted with lighter varieties. 33 inches. $1 
BLUMOHR (Marx) 
This lovely lavender-blue seedling of Wm. Mohr is surely des- 
tined to go far. The blossoms are perfectly rounded, the surfaces 
are smooth and devoid of veining. Perfect with pinks. 3 ft. Illus- 
trated on back cover, page 24. $5.00 
BLUE ELEGANCE (Jory) 
Delightful clear blue. Grows very tall and should be placed at 
the back of the garden for best effect, as distance lends enchant- 
ment, 4 ft. $2.50 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting) 
Very lovely cornflower blue iris which flowers late, and is ex- 
tremely generous with its beautifully formed blossoms which are 
carried high on sturdy stalks. Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1950. 
Sibte $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BLUE VALLEY (Smith) 
Probably the closest to a true blue iris, but even though this 
may remain a matter of controversy, here is one of the loveliest 
blues we have seen. It is a gay affair, all sparkle and shine, and 
fragrant too. 3 ft. $2.00 
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BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge) 
Rich, warm henna-copper self, with broad well-rounded falls 
and firmly arched standards. Performs well everywhere, and is 
becoming increasingly popular. 3 ft. $1.0 
BUCKTHORN BROWN (Milliken) 
A glistening brown flower with a blaze of blue-violet extending 
from the end of the golden beard. In slanting light the surfaces 
seem to be sprinkled with gold dust. With us here in California 
it blooms profusely every November, while in colder sections it 
blooms along with the intermediates. The flowers are medium 
sized and have a delightful fragrance. 3 ft. $1.50 
BURGUNDY ROSE (Hall) 
Large ruffled dark amethyst colored flowers, borne on 35-inch 
stalks. Vigorous. $1.50 
BURGUNDY SPLASH (Craig) 
Another gorgeous plicata from the Craig garden. The flowers 
are large, with the standard color a muted burgundy-red, but on 
the falls the color splashes all over the cream falls, and ends up 
in a one-inch border of pure burgundy red. Very effective in the 
garden—gay and beautiful. $6.0 
BURNING DRIFTWOOD (Milliken) 
An intriguing iris with a ground color like mellowed driftwood. 
A glowing orange beard from which radiate a myriad of colors 
—blues, violets and golds, much the same as the fantastic coloring 
seen in burning driftwood. Heavily textured throughout with al- 
most horizontal falls which are crimped at the edges. 3 ft. $1.50 
BUTTERFLY WINGS (C. G. White) Onco-bred 
Exotic—resembles a butterfly—pale yellow background, upon 
which is traced an intricate pattern in lavender, blue, yellow and 
warm tan. Nicely formed large flowers on sturdy stalks. 3 ft. 
Hardy. $2.00 
CAHOKIA (Faught) 
It would not be difficult to believe that a fairy had fashioned 
this lovely light blue flower, and as a last finishing touch had 
dipped a tiny paint brush into the heavens and gently sketched 
in the veining, and borrowed a shaft of sunlight for the golden 
beard. Exquisite. 3 ft. $5.00 
CARABELLA (DeForest) 
We love her—here is a perfectly sumptuous large salmon-pink, 
with matching beard. She is a darling, grows like a weed, needs 
no coddling, and blooms and blooms. 3 ft. $2.00 
CASA MORENA (DeForest) 
Here is a flower with much the same quality as a treasured 
piece of old copper, which has been spared a lacquer dressing, 
and has become rich and glows with inner fire. The flowers are 
extra large and handsome—a solid copper self. 3 ft. $1.50 3 for $3.75 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge) 
The predominating color of this fine iris is an apricot, but the 
whole flower is flushed with a pinkish wash which is somewhat 
more pronounced along the edges of the falls and the top of the 
standards. The branching and substance is excellent. 3 ft. $2.00 
CHANTILLY (Hall) 
One of the darlings of the iris world—pale orchid-pink, with 
the edges delightfully crinkled and ruffled, like a tiny shirred 
lace edging. The flowers are not large, but profuse, and are 
valuable for cutting, as they keep very well. 214 ft. $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
CHAMOIS (Kleinsorge) 
We think this is the most outstanding variety in chamois color- 
ing. The flowers are large and the entire blossom is a uniform 
beige-tan. 3 ft. 
CHEEKS OF TAN (Craig) 
A large mallow-pink blend with a lavender blaze—markings at 
the haft and the beard are burnt umber and warm brown. o i 
.00 
CHAR-MAIZE (Lyon) 
Beautifully shaped flowers of pleasing chartreuse. Excellent sub- 
stance, and almost perfectly shaped blossoms of excellent sub- 
pene which ruffles nicely. 3 ft. See color illustration on eras 
: .00 
CHERIE (Hall) 
A lovely flesh-pink iris, beautifully formed, airily ruffled, with 
extremely fine substance, and sharply accented by the brilliant 
tangerine beard. Won the Dykes Medal in 1951. 2% ft. $5.00 
CHINA MAID (Milliken) 
A blend of pink, soft lilac and golden bronze. No iris season 
would be complete without China Maid’s enthusiastic burst of 
bloom, and of course, here in the southland it is a regular winter 
bloomer. Illustrated in color on page 3. 3 ft. 75¢ 
