ROSE TOWER 10.00 
A Karahashi seedling of massive propor- 
tions with 10-inch flowers, wide rugged 
foliage and heavy stems. Of lighter hue 
than Giant Carmen and Imperial Velvet the 
color is near rose red. Prominent white 
centers and orange signals enliven the color, 
Of wonderful substance and texture the 
big ruffled blooms on sturdy 4-foot stems 
always command attention. One of our 
very finest introductions. Midseason. 
ROYAL PAGEANT 7.50 
Our high regard for old Rose Anna as a 
breeder has resulted in hundreds of richly 
colored seedlings with darker veining. We 
selected this beauty particularly for its ex- 
tra long blooming season. Among the very 
largest 1n its color class, it is one of the first 
to open and surprisingly remains in flower 
with the very latest varieties. Ground color 
is pale mauve sharply veined deep red pur- 
ple. Dark purple styles and golden signals 
add interest. Well branched 4-foot stems 
each usually bear 6 flowers. 
PEACOCK DANCE 7.50 
For those who seek the bizarre we offer 
this most brilliant new iris of striking color 
contrasts. Immense size and attractive form 
with large showy erect standards give the 
flower lots of personality. Standards are 
deep red and purple. The expansive falls 
are pure white finely penciled plum purple. 
This is perhaps our finest bicolor, much 
larger and even flashier than Shimoyo so 
popular with visitors. Blooms early to mid- 
season on 3-foot stems. 
ons picked from thousands of seedlings abe ing ees blooming season in 
1949 and 1950. All introductions represent a definite advance in our hybridiz- 
ing program to develop better Japanese Iris and are superior to existing named 
varieties most of which were on the market 30 years ago or more. 
SHIPMENT: Spring or Fall. 
OVER THE WAVES 10.00 
Our most intensely ruffled iris which drew tremendous attention last year 
when exhibited for the first time. A selection from our Butterfly Series the 
color is white with light purple borders and little stippling inside, Full 
tufted centers with extra styles and petaloids add to the charm of this most 
distinctive iris. Quite unlike anything else we list and sure to please those 
with an artistic flare. Midseason to late. 4 feet. 
IMPERIAL PALACE 7.50 
Karahashi has given us many fine red or purple seedlings and this is one of 
the best to date. A huge velvety beet red almost twice as tall as Karahashi. 
The amazing feature, however, is the unusually well branched stem with 
as many as 3 fully double 10-inch flowers all open at once! Unlike most red 
varieties it has resisted sunburn much better due to superior substance. A 
robust grower and extremely free blooming, established clumps are literally 
covered with flowers. Midseason to late. 4 feet. 
BLUE COAT 10.00 
A clear medium blue double very near Delft Blue, out of Irojiman x Shimei- 
no-aki. Every year we search through our fields of seedlings for bluer iris 
and consider this selection the finest in its color class. Except for some 
scattered white penciling the color resembles Irojiman our very finest blue 
single. Crisp appearance and perfect tailoring emphasize the quality stamped 
all over this iris. Medium 7 -inch flowers open rather late on 3-foot stems. 
STIPPLED RIPPLES 7.50 
A dainty frilly affair with lots of personality. Though not large the saucy 
flare and extremely frilled edge distinguish the flower from all others. 
Color, much like its parent, Kuruma-dome, is white with the narrowest red 
border. We are very fond of this enchanting iris and believe it will win 
great popularity. Blooms rather late in the season on 3 to 34% foot stems. 
BLUE POMPON 10.00 
Our first introduction with a unique pompon center made up of many 
additional styles. Color is uniform deep blue, a shade lighter than Hisakata 
one of its parents. The large 8-inch ruffled flowers come late in the season 
on 3 to 32 foot stems. We believe every connoisseur of Japanese Ivis has a 
treat in store in this exciting novelty. Few plants to spare this year. 
SUMMER STORM 7.50 
Purple Iris are legion but this dark velvety masterpiece is sure to gain a 
place in the sun. A dramatic iris of deep vibrant colors highlighted by a 
big black tufted center contrasted by orange signals. The 8-inch flowers are 
elegantly ruffled and possess texture and substance that withstand all 
inclement weather. Very late. 34% to 4 feet. 
FLYING KITE 7.50 
This beautiful new white iris differs much from our earlier introductions, 
Great White Heron and Snowy Hills. The fully double, smooth horizontal 
blooms are not ruffled, and will appeal to those who prefer the formal 
flat type of Japanese Iris. Very tall stiff 4-foot stems. Midseason. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS @® BORING, OREGON 
