THE PICK OF THE TALL BEARDED IRIS 
ORMOHR. 59¢ 
Gray lavender with veins and dots of 
violet thruout; AM; 40”; M*. 
PLUIE D‘OR. 3—$1.00; 5—$1.50 Each 40¢ 
Dykes Winner; empire yellow; AM; good. 
36 inches; ML. 
PINK CAMEO. $1.50 
A new pink of outstanding value. The 
petals are slightly flaring; the pointed buds 
are much deeper in color, adding to its 
beauty; 36”; EM. 
PLURABELLA. 50¢ 
A French variety in blends of yellow 
and violet-blue; 48”; F 
PRAIRIE SUNSET. 3—$1.60; 5—$2.50 60¢ 
Really a glowing sunset blend of colors, 
pink, apricot and golden copper, brilliant. 
ML. 
RAMESES. 3—$1.00 Each 40¢ 
The Dykes Winner for 1932; olive-buff 
to tourmaline-pink; HM; DM; 40”; ML. 
RANGER. $1.50 
Very brilliant dark crimson-red; cone- 
shaped S; one of the fine varieties; 36’; 
L. 
RED VALOR. 90¢ 
A superb red that has been selling for 
$3.00; received a GM; AM; 38”; L*. 
REMEMBRANCE. 75¢ 
A beautiful soft pink and pale yellow 
blend; anice variety; 38”; re. 
ROSE BOWL. 3—$1.25 Each 50¢ 
Deep rose self wth both haft and beard 
in gold; 40 inches. 
ROSY WINGS. 3—$1.00; 5—$1.50 40¢ 
The Dykes Winner for 1939. A _ soft 
rose-red with a trace of copped _shin- 
ing through and brightened with a bright 
orange beard: 38”; EM. 
SABLE. 3—$1.60 Each 60¢ 
Almost a black Iris, with a blue beard. 
Has a pretty lustrous sheen; 37”; EM. 
SAN FRANCISCO. 42”; M 50¢ 
A Dykes Winner; a dandy lavender 
pleata. 
SHAH JEHAN. 38—$1.00; 5—$1.50 40¢ 
Rich oriental colors; much admired by 
visitors; 33’; ML. 
SHARKSKIN. ; adit 60¢ 
A pure white with a silken finish with 
a leather-like substance. It is one of the 
finer whites and should be in every col- 
lection; AM; 38”; M. 
SHINING WATERS. 3—$1.00 Each 40¢ 
A lovely satiny blue; HM; AM;48 ; EM. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR IRIS 
There is nothing difficult in setting out 
Iris. The rhizome should be half out of 
the soil, but in planting some dirt can’ be 
drawn towards the rhizome so as to hold 
surface mosture. This high soil can be 
renioved by the next spring, when much 
of it will naturally level off by the action 
of the rains and in hoeing. 
When Iris are set out, say after Septem- 
ber 15th, it is best to draw 2-3 inches of soil 
over the rhizome, just before freezing. 
This will keep most of the plants from 
heaving out during the winter; the first 
thing in the spring, go over the Iris 
and see that all rhizomes are pushed bacic 
intu the soil and also draw some of the 
excess soil off the rhizomes. ‘ 
All Iris plants should be well drained 
so that water never stands around them. 
Other than the above little else is of 
special importance. 
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SHIRVAN. 3—$1.00 Eech 40¢ 
Rightly described as Shirvan-rug color; 
has a golden effect; tangerine B; 33”; M. 
SIERRA BLUE. 
A pretty medium blue; 
Winner; 48”; M. 
SNOW FLURRY. 3—$2.08 5—$3.00 80 
Standards are a pure icy white, nicely 
ruffled, the falls large, broad and pure 
white. It is especially valued for its 
many flowers at one time; 36”; M 
SOLID MAHOGANY. $1.00 
A smooth deep flowered mahogany-red. 
In the deep red class this is one of the 
very best; AM; 38”: M. 
SPANISH PEAKS. $2.00 
This a complete white; white flower, 
white throat, half, the style arms and even 
the beard. It is nicely formed and of 
heavy substance; AM; 38”; ML. 
SPUN GOLD. 3—$1.50 60¢ 
The 1944 Dykes Winner. It is very pop- 
ular. The color is a rich velvety golden 
yellow and is an all around good variety. 
38inches; ML*. 
STARDOM. 3—$1.00; 5—$1.50 Each 40¢ 
A beautiful salmon, shading to buff with 
a showy bright orange beard. Extremely 
vigorous; 34”; M. 
40¢ 
Dykes Medal 
SYLVIA MURRY. 75¢ 
A very fine clear frosty blue; good 
growth; AM; 38”; EM. 
TAJ MAHAL. 40¢ 
A dadny pure white with lavender veins; 
362: 
THE ADMIRAL. 60¢ 
Intense blue; F flaring, of fine form; 
showy; 36”; ; 
THE BLACK DOUGLAS. 36” 40¢ 
A very rich and velvety blackish violet- 
purple. It is very popular. 3—$1.00; 5—$1.50 
THE RED DOUGLAS. 3—$1.60 Each 60¢ 
A very popular dark red Iris. Very un- 
iform and of great size; the Dykes Winner 
for 1941. One of the finest Iris; 36’. 
THEODALINDA. 3—$1.00 Each 40¢ 
The largest plicata of the Los Angeles 
type; a satiny white with buttonhole 
stitching of bright but delicate blue; 37”. 
TIFFANJA. 3—$1.50 60¢ 
Creamy colonial buff with more white 
cast falls, both speckled and _ sprinkled 
light golden brown; 36”; M. 
TIFFANY. 36”; M 50¢ 
Yellow and maroon plicata with light 
yellow background. The heavy plicata 
borders are deep red-brown or maroon, 
TREASURE ISLAND. 3—$1.50 60¢ 
A clear yellow self; pure coloring; ex- 
cellent form; 36”; ML. 
VEISHEA. 60¢ 
A bright rosy copper blend with a clean 
blue blaze at haft; 36”; M. 
VIOLET SYMPHONY. 75¢ 
Gleaming violet self; huge flower. broad 
S and wide F; AM; 40”; M. 
WABASH. 3—$1.30; 5—$2.00 Each 50¢ 
Here is a showy variety especially in 
groups. The standards are clean white 
and the falls bright purple. More white 
should be planted in the Iris garden and 
Wabash is especially good for this purpose. 
The Dykes Winner for 1940; 36”; M*. 
WAKARUSA. 75¢ 
Velvety burnt orange and brilliant red 
blend; HM; 34’; M. 
WHITE CITY. 3—$1.75 Each 75¢ 
Immense silken flowers of blue-white 
with a showy heart of plumbago-blue. It 
is a very showy variety; 44’; EM. 
WINTER CARNIVAL. 38”; M* 90¢ 
A very large crisp white with a touch 
of gold at the throat. It is a very beaut- 
ful variety and one of the best whites. 
THE INTERMEDIATE IRIS BLOOMS IN MAY 
Yo lenghten your IRIS season the Int- 
ermediate type should be included in your 
Iris collection. As they usually grow from 
18"-28” high they can be used in places 
where the taller varieties would not be 
suitable. 
Their blooming season starts in May 
here in Michigan and continues into the 
early Tall Bearded season. 
ABELARD. 3—$1.00 5—31.40 40¢ 
A prolific variety; cclor bright mahog- 
any; HM; 26”; E. 
ARCHEVEQUE. 24”; M* 35. 
¢ 
Very free blooming wine-red to black, a 
grape color with a very strong grape odor; 
noticeable in boquets. 
CHALLENGER. 50¢ 
INTERMEDIATE COLLECTION 
15 different varieties of the above 
list my selection, all labeled for 
ONLY $5.00; 10 for $3.25; postpaid. 
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Richest black purple with a brown- 
orange B; not a real large flower but very 
free flowering; 28’; E 
CRYSORO. 26”; E 46¢ 
This variety sometimes blooms again in 
the fall; rich yellow; HM. 
DALILA. 40¢ 
S light pinkish white, ruffled; F cherry- 
red, edged white; B yellow; 24”; M. 
DOXA. 50¢ 
S metal sheen, daak buff; F darker, 
edged like S; B distinct gold blend; 18”; E. 
FRO. 3—$1.30 50¢ 
S rich yellow; F dark strawberry edged 
yellow, heavily feathered in white; 24”, 
ELIABETH HUNTINGTON. 3—$1.40 50¢ 
A blue Zue, sky-blue F with crinkled 
petals; F darker with reddish tinge: B 
showy tangerine; this variety looks es- 
pecially nice viewed from above. 
GAY HUSSAR. 3—$1.30 50¢ 
A very showy and attractive varlegata 
in chrome and ox-blood; it is very showy 
for accent in thee rockery; 20’; M 
GLEE. 18”; E 35¢ 
A soft yellow with frilled petals; rather 
dwarf growing; AM. 
