UNUSUAL Beardless IRIS 
The following list of uncommon species includes many lovely iris, some adapted for growing in shade under trees and some 
ideal for the rockery. Chrysographes, Delavayi and Paltec provide excellent material for the perennial border and are most 
impressive in large clumps. The crested species are among the most charming of all iris. Dainty Cristata and the large 
flowered Tectorum delight the most discriminating gardeners. The plum scented Graminea and the many color forms 
of Chrysofor are most fascinating. Your rock garden will benefit by the admission of such enchanting iris as Cristata and 
the Oregon iris. Beauty often comes in the smallest parcels. 
CULTURE: All will thrive under ordinary garden conditions. Those in the Sibirica section including Chrysographes, 
Delavayi, Forestii and Wilsonii are moisture lovers so must not be allowed to dry out during the summer months. Iris 
Hyacinthiana which is extremely hardy and the Stylosa varieties are quite drouth resistant and will thrive even in poor soil. 
However, the Stylosas are somewhat tender and require protection during zero temperatures. 
SHIPMENT: Spring and Fall. 
GRAMINEA Each .75 
A fine species that blooms well in shade. Red-purple and 
violet-blue flowers. Plum fragrance. 6 inches. 
JAPONICA (Evansia) Each .60 
Sprays of dainty orchid like blooms on 2-foot stems. Very pale 
blue with yellow crests. Luxuriant evergreen foliage. Shade. 
MISSOURIENSIS Each .75 
Eastern Oregon native preferring no moisture during summer 
months. Extremely drouth resistant and absolutely hardy. 
Varying shades of lavender blue. Sun. 12 to 15 inches. 
PALTEC Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
Charming tectorum hybrid of soft lavender blue. Vigorous and 
free flowering and an ideal border subject. May. 12 inches. 
PSEUDACORUS Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
Bright yellow species with splendid foliage similar to Japanese 
varieties. Thrives in boggy locations. 36 inches. 
RUTHENICA Each .75 
Dark blue purple. Like a tiny Siberian. Suitable for the rock- 
eLye ounces: 
TENUIS Each 1.00 
One of the rarest of all iris as its range is restricted to a very 
small area in the foothills of Western Oregon. Captivating 
white flowers faintly tinted blue with bright orange crests on 
the falls. Entirely distinct from all other western species and 
closely related to the Evansia Iris. Broad light green leaves 
that are deciduous. Woodsy soil and light shade. 6 inches. 
TECTORUM (Evansia) Each .60 
The largest crested iris. Wavy lavender blue. Sun or light 
shade. 12 inches. 
IRIS, JAPONICA 
CHRYSOFOR Each .60 
Hybrids from Chrysographes and Forrestii. Various shades of 
blue and yellow. All are charming. 12-16 inches. 
CHRYSOGRAPHES (Sibirica section) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
Brilliant dark pansy purple with goid markings. Likes mois- 
ture. 24 inches. Picture on page 18. 
CRISTATA (Evansia) Each .60 
Delightful little crested iris of light blue and gold. Sun or 
semi-shade. 4 inches. 
DICHOTOMA (Vesper Iris) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
The comparatively small flowers bloom profusely on branched 
3 foot stems for many weeks in August and September. Color 
varies from pale to deep lavender. Easy in any soil. 
DOUGLASIANA (Oregon Species) Each .75 
Large robust species and one of the easiest to grow as reports 
indicate it does very well in the East. The color is variable and 
includes many shades of blue, yellow, pink and purple. Jaunty 
slightly frilled flowers on 12 inch procumbent stems. Ever- 
green foliage, and blooms well in dense shade. 
DOUGLASIANA ALBA Each 1.50 
Beautiful pure white selection, Exceedingly rare. 
FORRESTII Each .75 
Very dainty species with grass like leaves and soft yellow 
flowers. 12 inches. IRIS, CRISTATA 
20 WALTER MARX GARDENS ® BORING, OREGON 
