Greetings for 1955 
As we go into eur sixth year ef commercial iris growing, we wish 
to thank our many friends and customers whose ccentinued patronage has 
made our concern the largest of its kind in tiie entire Upper-Midwest. 
To those who are reading our catalog for the first time, we know 
you will be astounded by the color range and versatility of these new 
and beautiful iris. Te our old friends we would like to call attention 
to the new varieties we are listing for the first time. In order to 
make room for these newer improved sorts, we have had to discontinue 
some of the older varieties, many of them regretfully. 
Our Guarantee 
Our plants are MINNESOTA grown and the very best to be had any- 
where, Ve guarantee all varieties to be true to name and to be in 4 
healthy living céndition when received, however because of the great 
nunber of conditions over which we have no control, we cannot assume 
responsibility after stock is delivered, Should they be delivered in 
poor condition, notify us at once so that proper adjustment can be 
mades In the event any plant should fail to survive, we will replace 
it at one-half the current catalog price. In any event our liability 
shall not exceed the purchase price of the rhizomes or roots. 
Terms of Sale 
Orders are accepted subject to stock on hand and will be filled 
us far as possible in the order in which they are received. Shipping 
will begin on July 15th and will continue until October loth. Check 
or money order must eccompany your order. DO NOT send cash through 
the mail ymaless properly insured. ‘Je will pay postage on all orders 
of %3,50 or more- On orders totaling less than 3.50 please add 352 
to defray handling and mailing charges, Please make all checks or 
money orders payable to BURNS IRIS GARDENS. The prices in this cat- 
alog cancel. all previous prices and listings. 
Our gardens are State inspected 
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