Irises ta Gloom from March until July 
That Is Just What We Offer You Here 
All plants aad bulbs offered here will be of top quality and will be properly labeled. All orders shipped postpaid at planting time this year. 
SPRING HERALD COLLECTION 
Dwarf Bearded Ivis ideal for the rock garden or any foreground 
planting. Height averages 6 to 10 inches and established plantings 
will rival the tulips and daffodils for masses 
of early spring color. Complete list on pages 
2a Dae 
Tampa. Finest red dwarf. 
Keepsake. Dainty golden yellow. 
Ink Spot. Deepest blue violet. 
Pam. New cream and yellow. 
Atroviolacea. Early red purple. 
Snow Maiden. Pure white. Taller variety. 
COLLECTION A-2 
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INTERMEDIATE COLLECTION 
These varieties are most desirable for their early and free bloom- 
ing habit and average height from 2 to 2% ft. which requires no 
staking often necessary for many of the Tall 
Bearded iris. Complete list on page 24. 
Black Hawk. Glistening near black. 
Crysoro. Bright golden yellow. 
Red Orchid. Silky red purple. 
Ultra. Lovely ultra marine blue. 
Cosette. Fine pure white. 
Kansas Ingleside. Copper red blend. 
Dorcas Hutcheson. Blue and purple bicolor. 
Challenger. Large velvety purple. 
COLLECTION B-2 
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GIANT RAINBOW COLLECTION 
Here we have selected 10 of the most popular 
Tall Bearded Ivis in America today. Each is 
a universal favorite and unsurpassed in its re- 
spective color class. See the 1954 official sym- 
posium for popularity rank on page 39. Com- 
plete list on pages 25-39. 
A Planting of HIGO IRIS 
Ola Kala. Finest deep yelolw. 
Blue Rhythm. Smooth cornflower blue. 
Solid Mahogany. Most popular deep 
red. 
Pink Cameo. Finest pink in its price 
class. 
Minnie Colquitt. Best white and pur- 
ple plicata. 
Cascade Splendor. Beautiful copper 
blend. 
Master Charles. Deep glowing violet. 
Snow Flurry. Huge ruffled white. 
Mulberry Rose. Largest rose purple. 
Wabash. Most popular white and pur- 
ple amoena. 
COLLECTION C-2 
(catalog value $8.60) .. $6.00 
BULB IRIS — The Perfect Cut Flower 
No other iris and few other flowers can match these charming 
bulb iris for cut flower purposes. The long lasting blooms of rich 
intriguing colors provide most artistic material for floral arrange- 
ments. Equally beautiful in the garden and 
require minimum garden space. Our assort- 
ment here will include only top size bulbs 
including many of the newer varieties in a 
complete range of color. Complete lst on 
pages 14-16. 
NOVELTY BULB MIXTURE 
COLLECTION F-2—12 Dutch, 12 Spanish and 
12 English (Separately packed in 3 bags)....... $3 00 
SIBERIAN IRIS — Supreme Border Iris 
Best of all irises for the perennial border or 
landscaping. Established clumps are simply 
covered with artistic flowers. Height averages 
3 to 4 feet. Complete list on page 18. 
Tycoon. Largest Siberian. Deep violet. 
Gatineau. Finest medium blue. 
Snowcrest. Most popular white. 
Helen Astor. One of the best red varieties. 
Ottawa. Striking blue and white. 
Caesar. Very good purple. 
COLLECTION D-2 (catalog value $4.70)...... $3 50 
IRIS GARDEN 
COLLECTION G-2 
HIGO IRIS 
Our beautiful selected seedlings pictured 
below will not only be a revelation to you 
but will be the highlight of your summer ALL 6 
garden after other irises are past. The mas- 
sive yet graceful flowers, many of dinner COLLECTIONS 
plate size, display most beautiful shades of Re eer al tak 
blue, lavender, orchid, purple, red, white GUE 
and innumerable variegated patterns. All 72 PLANTS 
é re selected in bloon assure you of 
plants are selected b n tO assu ) and BULBS 
receiving the widest color range possible. 
Complete list on pages 9 to 12. 
COLLECTION E-2 
$20.00 
6 Clumps All Different..... $5.00 
We believe that the advanced amateur as well as the 
novice will be delighted with any or all of these 
collections. If you are a beginner planning to start 
an iris garden this year and need a little guidance, 
then take our word for it, there are many joyful 
Surprises in store for you on this page. 
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