These SIX Types of ¢ 
—For Poolside or Garden 
CHARACTERISTICS: Tall Beardless Iris with slender grass-like leaves; graceful and fairylike. Leaves 
die down late fall, and do not sprout up until spring. 
USES: Since these flower so heavily when well established they are unsurpassed for color masses as 
accent clumps in mixed border; particolarly effective near pools and lawns. Also fine as cut flowers. 
BLOOMING TIMES: Late spring, about with most of the Tall Bearded. 
ORIGIN and NATIVE HABITAT: Siberian varieties have descended from two original species, Iris 
sibirica, which inhabits moist meadows in central Europe, and 1. orientalis, native to northeastern Asia. 
CULTURE and HARDINESS (In brief): Native habitats make it evident that these Iris are all perfectly 
cold-hardy. They are of the easiest culture, and while they do best in fairly moist, slightly acid soil, they 
will grow in almost any garden bed. Heaviest bloom is secured in full or partial sun. 
SHIPPING and PLANTING TIMES: Chiefly in fall; sometimes in summer. But order now. 
CLUMPS: First price is for customary single division. Clumps, equal to 3 to 4 divisions, cost less than 3. 
Clumps easier to establish, give abundant bloom sooner, so most orders are for clumps. 
Pi NiS—Rarest Color in Siberians 
FAIRY DAWN (Scheffy 53) xx $3.50; clump, $9.55 
A brand new 1953 introduction to delight all lovers of the delicate and lovely i in Iris. First 
pink bi-color in Siberians. Standards white, falls flushed rosy giving a general effect of 
pale pinkish. A gem for the front border. E- 24", 
AHALYA (Nesmith ’32) $1.50; clump, $3.35 
No true pink selfs as yet. This is the closest I’ve found. Almost the earliest Siberian to 
bloom. A pale, pearly lilac pink with broad spreading falls. Scarce. E-26”. 
(Perry) Beautiful in a vase when cut in bud. $1.00; clump, $2.25 
Blooms after Ahalya. A dainty light lavender pink. Very profuse bloomer. E to M-30". 
(Perry) $1.00; clump, $2.25 
Similiar to Mrs. Rowe but blooms later. Together they give a very long season. The only 
Siberian | have seen with such pronounced decorative style-arms. M to L-30”. 
(Perry) O $1.00; clump, $1.95 
Dainty light lavender-pink. Always a sell-out. E-34”. 
Choose ~= 05 for Stunning Effects 
(Whitney '44) 4 RU Morgan Award ’51 $3.00; clump, $6.75 
Award of Merit 46. The standard of comparison in red Siberians. Immense flowers in 
glowing wine-red with broad flaring falls. Floriferous. EM-30". 
RED EMPEROR -— Quite unique; wine red, veined in blue. Exciting. M-28”. $1.25 
(Whitney-Kellogg '38) dex HM’41, Award of Merit 42 $1.00; clump, $2.25 
The one and only bright rosy red Siberian, one you could hardly pass by if you were to 
see it..Large, exquisite, a real color break. Seed parent of Eric the Red. EM-30”. 
Lovely LIGHT and BRIGHY BLUE Tones 
MY LOVE (Scheffy '49) xx $3.00; clump, $8.25 
A sensational Siberian that is a real break. Unlike all of its kind, it has regularly re- 
bloomed in July, in the cold Massachusetts climate, without forcing. Now released so 
breeders can start crossing with various colors to get a whole race of summer blooming 
Siberians. A large, stately soft medium blue of fine form and finish. One of the tallest, 
nearly 4 feet, and probably the best branched. Strong growth, long blooming season. A 
“must” for all who want the very latest and best in Siberians. E-LM-46”. 
ZERITA (Scheffy 49) «% Stands out in any planting of Siberians. $2.50; clump, $6.95 
Distinct, interesting color pattern. Petals medium blue contrasting prominently with rose- 
red styles. Similiar to much-liked Zest but taller, larger flowers. 
(Gersdorff '38) 4% HM’42, Award of Merit ’44 $1.50; clump, $2.95 
A beauty in deep medium blue, slightly ruffled. Center of flower and styles are lighter 
blue. Very effective due to its crisp, cool appearance. EM-36”. 
COOL SPRING (Kellogg ’40) * Honorable Mention ’51 $1.25; clump, $3.45 
A novel and lovely coloring. Standards and styles pearly blue; falls stiffly horizontal, deep 
blue, blending out to the pearly blue of the standards. Flowers abundantly. EM-34”. 
(Preston '32) xe O $1.00; clump, $2.25 
A favorite of mine. Immense azure blue with horizontal, prettily veined falls. 40”. 
—A deep bright blue that is always popular. 75¢, clump, $1.45 
Large flowers with semi-spreading falls of great substance. EM-34”. 
ACUTA » Best Dwarf Siberian. Native to Europe, Asia. 
Soft, medium blue, with prominent white center and blue veins. E-12”. 
(Cleveland '35) * 0 75¢; clump, $1.45 
A very novel and appealing color combination. Pale blue petals, strongly 
contrasting with pure white prominent style arms. EM-32”. 
75¢; clump, $1.80 
The Rich DARK BLUES and VIOLETS 
BLUE MOON x4 $5.00; clump, $11.25 
The first Siberian with flat flowers like a Japanese Iris. |magine a Siberian 
with flowers 5” across, both standards and falls practically horizontal. 
Falls very broad, nearly 2” across; standards nearly as wide. Standards 
and falls deep violet blue contrasting with fully exposed pretty pale blue 
style arms. Destined to become as popular as the famous Tycoon, and 
a wonderful “find” for any breeder. M-36”. 
kok $3.00; 
An extremely rare, very choice form with flowers almost jet-black. In- 
finitely valuable to hybridizers, as it gives dark velvets. Not available 
elsewhere. M-28”. 
ROYAL HERALD (Scheffy '49) xx $2.50 
The newest and earliest blooming member of this color class, and one 
that is sure to attract attention. A self in the richest of dark plum-purples, 
with drooping falls like black velvet. Handsome and distinctive. A note- 
worthy addition to any garden. 
18 Cheaper by the Dozen? Yes, of course, the ARILS, pages 4 to 8. 
CAEZARS BROTHER — 
SNOWY EGRET 
cracetul BEARDLESS IRIS will Make Yours A Garden Paradise 
GRANDIS xx $2.00; clump, $4.50 
One of the most unique, interesting of all Siberian color patterns. Standards narrow, erect 
uniform mulberry. Falls much broader, white, sharply veined in dark mulberry. Extremely 
floriferous, blooms carried high above foliage. Wonderfully effective, unusual for land- 
scape work, My first offering of this grand novelty. 48”. 
NIGHT SPRITE (Gersdorff '39) x $2.00 
A striking bicolor effect with light blue-violet standards and falls of bluish violet shaded 
very bright around the small white halo. 36”. 
(Morgan '37) %% Honorable-Mention ’51 $1.50; 
A descendant of Nigrescens. Has inherited much of the intensity of color. A aaee sine 30 
deep it reminds one of the bulbous Dutch Iris. Large and handsome. M-36”. 
TYCOON (Cleveland '38) 4% Morgan Award ’51 $1.50 
The largest Siberian and one I can recommend to give you a sensational display. So out- 
standing was in color in Bul. 95; on cover of Sept. "44, Flower Grower. Richly colored in 
deep blue-violet. Now priced way down, so you need wait no longer. M- 34”. 
—Very unique. Falls well rounded. | $1.00; clump, $1.95 
A very bright yet dark blue violet with a white patch and blue veining. EM- 2" 
(Morgan ’32) ++ Morgan Award ’53 at 
$1. 0; 
One of my personal favorites, favored by many of our visitors over all other i inexpensive 
varieties. A well-established clump i is really spectacular, due to the masses of large dark 
violet flowers, very velvety, on four-foot stems. Really outstanding, in great demand. One 
of the few moderately priced ones good enough to get my 3-star rating. EM-48”. 
x Large, dark velvety violet with striking white heart.) 75¢; clump, $1.45 
whirves—Needed in Every Garden 
(Scheffy '45) sete oe $1.75; chi 
One of the newest Siberians in my collection. By far the largest and finest white r ‘all. 
Simply superb, with great widely- spreading broad falls. M-30". 
(Cleveland '38) + $1.50; 3.35 
One of the prettiest of all Siberians due to the unique ruffling of the large exceptionally 
pure white petals. Falls bright yellow at the hafts. Tall and impressive. EM-36”. 
CRYSTAL CHARM (Scheffy 49) ze $1.50; clump, $3.95 
A new arrival and a favorite of all who see it. Petals of purest sparkling white. Standards 
widely open, edges delightfully crimped. Falls relaxed, displaying the orchid-like stand- 
ards. Exceptional branching. A profuse bloomer. Charming and especially lovely for cut- 
ting. Much in demand as it is the earliest Siberian. E-30”. 
SNOWCREST-—A late sparkling waxy snow white, frilled. 0 
15¢; a $2.10 
By far the greatest bargains | have ever offered in SIBERIANS to make it easy 
ae to become acquainted this year with this highly useful and distinctive type 
of Iris 
CLUMP SUPER SPECIAL—If you order any 5 E varieties you may 
have a CLUMP of each for the single division price. Be sure to mark ‘‘Cl’” after 
each on order blank. 
5-GOLOR SPECIAL—Mrs. Rowe (Pink), Helen Astor (Red), New Blue (Blue), | 
as (Violet), Snowy Egret (White), for only $4.75; a clump of each for only 
“LOT FOR A LITTLE” The 5 marked 0 for only Jets 
= ed 71 Aan 
3 Clumps alike for $2.75; 1 Clump of ae of any 3 vanieltes ir $2. 95 
A single division of any 6 varieties for $3.25; 12 for $5.95 
© = Choicest varieties, especially recommended 
AVOCET—Heavy-blooming medium blue. 24”. NORA DISTIN—Violet, white veins. 28”. 
BOB WHITE—Waxy snow-white. 26”. © OBERON BLUE-—Large deep blue. 
BUTTERF!Y—Graceful soft blue. ORIENTALIS—Deep violet-blue. 28”. 
DRAGONFLY —Very tall medium blue. 48”. PERRY'S BLUE—Lovely bright sky blue. 
@ HEAVENLY BLUE—Glorious deep blue. 48”. dt White and gold. 
© KINGFISHER BLUE—Tall light blue. 54”. KYLARK—Pretty blue bitone. 30”. 
© KOOTENAY—Very bright blue. 34”. _ SNOW QUEEN—Low, late white. 20”. 
LADY NORTHCLIFFE—Huge bright violet. 30”. SUNNYBROOKE— Exquisite Alice blue. 36”. 
@LLEWELYN—Large deep, bright blue. 38”. TURQUOISE CUP—Large turquoise blue. 42”. 
MARGARET-—Silvery Cambridge blue. © WHITE DOVE—Tallest white, vigorous. 50”. 
MAY MORNING —Dark velvety blue. nee THROAT—Large blue, white throat. 
GRANDIS ses OTTAWA 
NIGRESCENS = AHALYA 
