MY HARDY MOUNTAIN-GROWN STOCK 
send you large, husky rhizomes freshly dug from my gardens just before shipping to you —not battered, half-dried- 
olants that have been stored in bins. My nursery is in the mountains of Northern California at an elevation of nearly 
3,000 feet. My stock is all grown out of doors. The nursery is often under snow; ground remains frozen for months at 
a time. So my stock is fully winter-conditioned, which not only hardens it for growth in any state, but puts it through a 
conditioning process, making the rhizomes more floriferous — practically every rhizome has a pre-formed flower bud. 
Most kinds of Iris are perfectly hardy—in fact, many of the varieties | grow originated in New England or Canada. If 
there are a few kinds you are in doubt about for your locality, you can easily grow most of them out-of-doors with ade- 
quate mulching or soil covering; or indoors in pots, window boxes, or a cold frame. My MANUAL tells how. Iris are not 
particular as to texture of soil and most thrive whether you have sandy soil, loam or clay. 
I Supply Rare Iris To Flower Lovers Throughout 
The Civilized World 
| get requests for my informative catalog from all parts of the world. Last year | sent my catalog to Iris lovers in 45 
different foreign countries, as follows: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canary Islands, Chile, China, 
Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Holland, Honduras, Isle of Man, India, Indo- 
nesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands East Indies, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, 
Phillipine Islands, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Siam, Union of South Africa, Southern Rhodesia, Spain, Sumatra, 
Sweden, Switzerland, Tasmania, Turkey and Wales. 
What I Send You 
“WORLD'S FINEST RHIZOMES of the Best Varieties in Existence” 
— Ask Anyone Who Has Ordered From Me — 
| realize fully that the above is such a strong claim that some may at first take it with ‘‘a grain of salt."” But after 
the flood of voluntary testimonials | have received, | feel that | am fully justified in using this new slogan to 
effectively bring to your attention the really superb quality of my stock, and the very choice selection of varieties that 
| have assembled for you from all parts of the world. But really, words are quite inadequate in conveying such things 
to you. A trial order will serve much better to prove to you that you have at last found the one best place to get Iris 
of all types. Read the spontaneous opinions of people at great distances, and nearby, who have received Iris from me. 
My packing methods insure safe arrival in any part of the world. 
FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Across the Equator) 
“The Iris arrived in good order and nicely packed. Just about every one has made really good growth already, and it is 
only two months since they crossed the equator.”’ Royce D. Spinkston, Adelaide, South Australia. 
FROM SOUTH AFRICA (Half way around the world) Be 
“The Iris have all arrived safely here in George, South Africa. They are such fine roots, received in excellent condition. 
1 am delighted to have them.” G. V. Scholtz, ‘‘Lingen,’’ Heatherlands, George, South Africa. 
FROM CANADA (Where it’s cold) 
"Rhizomes I have secured from you seem to do very well here.” Rev. W. T. Corcoran, Stratford, Ontario, Canada. 
"I am wholly delighted with the wonderful iris rhizomes I received from you. Who could be otherwise? I was truly sur- 
prised with the ‘surbrises.’ You were indeed generous. Everything is taking hold nicely.” Beverley MacDonald, Point 
Anne, Ontario, Canada. 
FROM HOLLAND (A land of flowers) 
“Just a note to inform you that the parcel with the Irises has arrived in perfect condition. Your roots are marvellous— 
they do not grow so large in Holland and apparently the climate of California is well suited to Irises.” Th. Hoog, for whom 
Iris Hoogiana was named, Haarlem, Holland. 
FROM GERMANY (I sent these Iris by Air) 
“All Irises of the collection you sent in autumn 1950 have excellently flowered and were the eye-catchers of our Special 
Iris Show. Especially fine and of great beauty were Ruffled Bouquet, Easter Candle (elegant, and just a candle!), Easter 
Gold (very charmful), and Sierra Primrose (very floriferous).”’ Prof. Dr. E. Biesalski, President German Iris Soctety. 
FROM GOOD OLD U.S. A. (With its very diverse climates) 
"We received the box of Iris today from you, and if we had any catalogues from other sources we quickly disposed of them 
after seeing those strong looking rhizomes from you. They were all we had hoped for.” Ernest Brodexr, Lowell, Mass. 
“This és to let you know that your shipment arrived on Saturday in splendid condition, and we are truly thrilled at the 
superb quality of the rhizomes you sent us. I have never seen finer ones, and you certainly deserve the highest praise for the 
surbassingly fine quality of your roots. I was delighted to find two wonderful surprise gifts—Illusion and Santa Cruz—in 
addition to the premiums I had selected, Brown Turban and Copper River.”’ Rosalie Claire Tempest, Seattle, Washington. 
"Have been very much satisfied with my previous orders and all my irises have survived our 44° below zero last winter. 
Usually winter isn’t quite so severe as the past winter, however, it’s quite different from California, as I’m a native Cali- 
fornian and know our winters around Alameda Co., also Sacramento and Los Angeles. I know you will take care of the 
gift order for me as you have in the past,”’ Mrs. C. R. Knutzen, Rochester. Minnesota. 
The rhizomes from your gardens last year were true to name and the blossoms a joy to behold.” Mrs. R. V. Carter, Sr. 
Glendale, Arizona, 
"My garden this year had much of your lovely golden and yellows and they added a sunny lightness—most attractive. 
Goats Freie are always so clean and healthy and they seem not to mind our more rigorous climate.”” Mable Savage, 
omeo, Michigan. 
“The plants purchased from you last season came through in perfect condition and have multiplied 5 fold.’”’ Albert 
Anderson, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
"'l am pleased to say that all of your shipments arrived in excellent condition, and your packing is tops!’’ Roy V. Ashley 
Battle Creek, Michigan. 
The sris you sent arrived in outstanding condition. Altho we have tris from various gardens, these specimens give the 
vibe aed promise of forthcoming spring bloom. The roots are the soundest, longest, and most abundant of any specimens we 
ave ever seen. Your statement of the floriferousness of mountain-grown stock needs to be underscored: ‘Mountain grown— 
the best in the world.’”’ James Gulick, San Rafael, California. 
Why Not Join The American Iris Society? 
Everyone who loves Iris should join the American Iris Society. You will receive helpful quarterly bulletins, with 
articles on culture, varieties, hybridizing, rare types and other subjects. Membership is $4.00, which may be sent 
directly to American Iris Society, 3902 Hillsboro Road, Nashville 12, Tennessee. 
Northern California Iris Society 
Californians should join and support newly-formed Northern California Iris Society. Dues only $1.00 a year. With 
everyone participating will soon become an organization of great service to all. Fourth Annual Iris Show, Sacramento, 
May 1-2, '54. Interesting monthly bulletin IRIS LORE goes to all members to keep them informed. Send your dollar 
to Secretary Richard O'Hagan, Rt. 2, Box 356, Lodi, California. Mention you are joining at my suggestion. Meetings 
usually held at 8 P.M. first Monday of each month at Garden Center, 3301 H Street, Sacramento. Visitors welcome. 
Join the New DWARF IRIS CLUB 
All interested in Dwarfs should join. If you belong to the American Iris Society, you may join Dwarf Club without 
payment of dues. If not, it costs only a dollar. Write Walter Welch, Middlebury, Indiana. Members receive comprehensive 
annual Dwarf Portfolio. 
Kodachrome Iris Slides 
Many of my exclusive offerings are included in sets of excellent colored slides for rent from American Iris Society, 
3902 Hillsboro Road, Nashville 12, Tennessee; or from Dr. Phillip Corliss, Somerton, Arizona. Dr. Corliss offers for 10¢ 
an illustrated catalog of his slide rental programs. 
VISIT MY IRIS DISPLAYS 
You are cordially invited to visit my gardens when you 
head for the mountains—the Gold Rush country —for your 
outing. | especially invite you at Iris time, which this year 
will start about mid April and extend until about the end of 
May, and possibly somewhat into June. The color photo of 
my gardens, on page 2, will give you some idea of the 
gorgeous color spectacle that is in store for you here where 
the Rainbow makes its home. This year the display will be 
particularly fine, and most exciting for everyone. | will 
have well over 125 brand NEW named Iris creations, from 
various parts of the world, blooming here for the first time. 
Most of these have never been listed in any of my previous 
catalogs, and are the very last word in Iris. Once you have 
been here at blooming time, you will look forward, as do 
countless others, to this trip as an annual event. Color 
camera fans will find this garden a Rainbow Paradise. 
Many of you will receive this catalog in the summer, too 
late to see our 1954 displays. If you would like to plan to 
come in 1955, just attach a note (with your name and ad- 
dress) to your order asking that you be notified next spring 
shortly in advance of peak bloom. These many requests are 
filed separately from the orders, so please do not put this 
on the order itself. Blooming time varies greatly from year 
to year so it pays to send a postal asking when to come; 
or phone Placerville 74 J2. 
HOW TO REACH THE GARDENS 
My gardens are on a hilltop among the evergreens, not 
far from the Lincoln Highway, U: S. 50, the road to Lake 
Tahoe. After passing the Highway Patrol Office (California 
Department of Motor Vehicles) on the eastern outskirts of 
Placerville, watch closely for our sign on the LEFT, on 
Carson Road opposite Hangtown Pharmacy. Follow our 
signs to the gardens, about three miles. Bring your Iris- 
loving friends. Let them, too, enjoy our unfolding pageant 
of beauty. We'll be looking for you. 
LOUISIANA Iris 
For Pools or Garden Beds 
USES: Splendid for garden beautification, distinctive arrangements, 
and exhibits at flower shows. 
BLOOMING TIME: Start with late Tall Bearded and continue for 
several weeks. 
NATIVE HABITATS: River bogs from Missouri to Louisiana. 
CULTURE and HARDINESS: Hardy as far north as New England 
and the Lake States, with moderate mulching. Prepare acid soil well 
in advance of planting, with plenty of well-rotted manure; or if not 
available, use peat moss with other humus-producing organic mat- 
ter and acid fertilizer, as for azaleas. Flooding during late fall, winter 
and spring is desirable but not necessary. 
SHIPPING and PLANTING TIME: Summer and fall. 
MRS. LOUISE AUSTIN x A lovely and intriguing 
coloring. $2.00 
A rich, dark magenta with a large yellow signal. Distinc- 
tive feature is the bright green style arms plainly visible 
in the center of the open flower. These gradually change 
to deep amethyst at the crests. ML-12”. 
GIGANTICAERULEA “SUPER BLUE” xxx $1.50 
Tall, robust plants with large showy flowers in a wide 
variety of different shades of blue. Grown from seed so 
no two are just alike but by planting several, a very pleas- 
ing harmony of delightful tints can be secured. Colors 
range from pale blue to deep blue, some with an infusion 
of lilac. The largest of my offerings in Louisiana Iris. M-38”. 
GIGANTICAERULEA WHITE » Has good pollen. $1.50 
An elegant ivory white with sharply pointed bright yellow 
signal, often green in the center and having a small crest. 
Creates a lovely effect as the tops of the style arms are 
pale green. ML-28”. 
IMPERIALIS ~ Flowers have spread of 612”. $1.25 
Largest, finest and tallest of the many varieties in the 
gorgeous royal purple shades. Narrow intense yellow sig- 
nal. Imagine falls 2” wide and 3” long. ML-32”. 
FULVA, WINE RED A choice color selection. $1.00 
A bright wine red, veined darker. Standards spreading; 
falls nearly horizontal. M-18”. 
DOROTHEA K. WILLIAMSON Stems strongly zig-zag. 75¢ 
A brilliant blue-violet self, with fine yellow signal line on 
the falls. VL-24”. 
MAGENTA SEEDLING » Aspread of about 6 inches. 75¢ 
Rich, dark velvety magenta with narrow yellow signal. 
LM-28”. 
CACIQUE Large flowers on tall erect stems. 15¢ 
Falls brilliant reddish mulberry, with bright yellow signal 
line. VL-36”. 
FULVA, TYPICAL» Color unique, unlike any other iris. 75 
Bright terra-cotta or brick red. Flowers with all six petals 
drooping outward at same angle. ML-26”. 
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