REIGN 
OF GLORY 
HOYDEN (Marx 1953) Each 2.50 
Always flashing and eye catching this true bicolor is like a 
beacon in the garden. Our first introduction of this type pre- 
sents an iris with clear white falls and erect incurving red pur- 
ple standards. Truly a most striking garden subject that will 
bring a bit of gusto to your collection. Single 6 to 7 inch flow- 
ers on 4 foot stems. Midseason. 
IMPERIAL VELVET (Marx 1953) Each 4.00 
Uniform purplish red flower that opens deep velvety red pur- 
ple and gradually changes to a lighter tone near crimson or 
beet red. We selected this seedling not only for its rich color, 
but also for its unusually heavy substance and velvet like tex- 
ture. The blooms endure the hottest July weather without 
flagging, a virtue lacking in many varieties. Of flaring form and 
opulent proportions the fully double 7 inch flowers are pro- 
duced over a long season. Well branched 40 inch stems each 
bearing 4 to 5 flowers. Midseason. 
MAGIC LANTERN (Marx 1954) Each 5.00 
A quaint and winsome iris, one to engage the fancier’s atten- 
tion because there is nothing else like it. The salient features 
are the brushed red purple tips of both standards and falls 
just as if each petal had been dipped in colored liquid. Ground 
color is pale lavender or off white softly veined rose purple. 
Altogether a most unusual and fascinating iris that will intrigue 
you. Medium size double of flaring form. 3/2 feet. Midseason. 
MAUVE OPERA (Marx 1954) Each 5.00 
Massive orchid with scattered purple penciling. Soft lilac styles 
and prominent yellow signals. Most beautiful exhibition variety 
and much larger than others in this color class. Flaring double 
10 inch flowers are copiously produced on strong 4 foot stems. 
MIDSUMMER REVERIE (Marx 1954) Each 5.00 
One of the loveliest sanded or stippled types on the order of 
Howokan or Collingwood but much larger and fully double. 
The white ground is so heavily dotted and lined rosy purple 
that the color effect is light rose red. Immense blooms average 
10” in diameter. A delightful flower for cutting. Midseason. 
MOUNTAIN GROTTO (Marx 1953) Each 2.50 
Medium orchid blue blend near cattleya is the general color of 
this enchanting flower. White upright styles trimmed in lav- 
ender and bright yellow signals add vivacity. Graceful 8” blooms 
of semi-flaring form are produced on well branched 4 foot 
stems. This semi-double is outstanding in its color class and 
and will appeal especially to the flower lover who avoids the 
strongest colors. Very early. 
OCEAN MIST (Marx 1953) Each 4.00 
A most refreshing blue iris that we like better each year. Soft 
sky blue except for the margins which are shaded deeper hues 
of violet blue. Prominent white centers and spreading white 
styles tipped blue add charm and interest to this queenly 
flower. Good blue Japanese Iris are uncommon and we feel 
that Ocean Mist will prove to be a notable addition to the 
best collections for years to come. Large double 8 inch flowers 
on 3 foot stems. Midseason. 
ORCHID FAWN (Marx 1954) Each 6.00 
Beautiful orchid shaded fawn brown. The illustration shows 
the color accurately. In the garden this variety always attracts 
attention. And under artificial light it is a subject of incom- 
parable beauty. The flowers are of medium size. Height 3 to 4 
feet. Picture on page 6. 
PINK FROST (Marx 1954) Each 6.00 
An enchanting new pink unlike any other of the hundreds 
of pink seedlings that bloom here each year. The color is just 
a shade lighter than World’s Delight and is intensely ruffled. 
The waved somewhat pointed falls create a novel effect in 
profile. Double 8 inch flowers later than World’s Delight. 
ORCHID FAWN 
PIN STRIPE (Marx 1954) Each 3.75 
A most refined and delicately veined selection remindful of 
Helene. Superior in every way the color pattern is sharp and 
clear, pure white ground penciled bright blue. Tufted centers 
of white styles and petaloids brushed blue violet. The overall 
color pattern is much lighter than Court Jester a sister seed- 
ling. The 4 foot stems are well branched and bear 4 to 5 
flowers in midseason. 
REIGN OF GLORY (Marx 1953) Each 6.00 
A rare beauty for the fancier who seeks the ultimate in charm 
and unique color pattern. At first glance the color might be 
described as silvery blue but close inspection of the flower 
reveals a most intricate network of fine delicate stippling and 
reticulations of sky blue over a white ground. This color scheme 
intensifies towards the outer margins which are solid violet 
blue. Fully double 8 to 9 inch flowers on well branched stems 
produced over a long period. The exquisite color, the graceful 
outline and the light ruffling of every flower combine to give 
us one of the most beautiful seedlings ever made available to 
lovers of iris Kaempferi. Height 40 inches. Midseason. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS ® BORING, OREGON 
