Nancy and Barbara look at a freshly dug iris to see if it 
will pass their rigid inspection. 
No doubt an iris that has been dug a week or more will 
grow. We believe a freshly dug iris recovers sooner, makes a 
better growth and has a better chance to bloom. Our iris are 
always dug the day before shipment. 
NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO BUY. HERE’S WHY! 
Parcel post rates are up 35%. Some growers have in- 
creased their minimum price to 60c. If Congress passes the 
$1.25 minimum wage law, it will mean another boost in iris 
prices. A good iris for 50c will not be possible. Better buy a 
few now. 
If you never buy them you will never have them. Buy 
them now, you will be glad you did. 
DON’T MAKE AN ORPHAN OF YOUR IRIS 
We do not believe the best time to plant iris is soon after 
the flowering season. Give the new rhizome a chance to de- 
velop and form a flower bud while it gets support from the 
mother rhizome. A late planted iris is more apt to flower than 
a very early planted one. August is best for us. 
WHAT IRIS WILL TAKE THE DYKES? 
Your guess is perhaps as good as mine, | believe Mr. Fay 
will win again with his ‘“Mary Randall.’’ Stock is very scarce. 
If you can find one it will cost around $20.00. Our second 
guess is “Pink Sensation,’” a pinker and better iris than 
‘Cherie.’ You can probably purchase one for five or six dol- 
lars. Next year we hope to have stock of that outstanding 
1953 Dykes winner, “Truly Yours.’’ It is very beautiful. 
To Roy Rogers Iris Gardens 
Dear Sir: 
| want you to know | have never had such lovely iris 
as | had last year from your gardens. They were giants 
and the different colors were something to see. My 
friends were delighted to visit my garden and | was sure 
a proud lady. | have sent to a lot of places for iris but 
never before received such nice plants. | never lost a 
one. Thanks for the lovely iris. 
Respectfully, 
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