GIANT BEARDED IRIS 
SHIPMENT: From July 15th to December Ist. 
IRIS TERMS 
AMOENA. White or near white standards and colored falls. 
PLICATA. Stitched or stippled color on white or yellow ground. 
VARIEGATA. Yellow standards and dark falls. 
BLEND. Combination of two or more colors. 
BICOLOR (Two colors). Falls darker than standards. 
SELF. Uniform color. 
ALDURA (Larsen 1942) Each 1.00 
A magnificent blue and white plicata of huge size and distinc- 
tive form. We think Aldura and Blue Shimmer are about tops 
in their color class. HM 1947. 
ALLINE ROGERS (Kleinsorge 1950) Each 2.50 
Warm golden rose blend with an inner glow of golden yellow. 
Completely ruffled flowers of flaring form. A Cascade Splendor 
seedling. HM 1951. 
AMIGO (Williamson 1934) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
The color contrast makes this one of our most attractive and 
popular varieties. Light blue standards and rich pansy purple 
falls. Every iris garden should have Amigo. Not a tall variety. 
HM 1936, AM 1938. Picture on page 32. 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting 1944) Each .75 
Of brilliant and richest color this outstanding variety has won 
great favor everywhere. A near self of burnt orange. Large 
flowers and good growing habits. HM 1946. 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge 1940) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
A tall handsome variety with creamy white flowers enhanced 
by a bright yellow area throughout the centers. HM AIS 1941, 
AM 1942. 
ARGUS PHEASANT (De Forest 1948) Each 2.50 
Huge light tobacco brown self awarded the Dykes Medal in 
1952. A sensational variety that has thrilled all who have seen 
it. About 31% feet. Midseason. 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
Lovely light silvery blue that is most appealing. Flowers are 
beautifully ruffled and the falls flare crisply. A tranquil beauty. 
36 inches. 
BALLERINA (Hall 1951) Each 5.00 
New flamingo pink of exquisite ruffled form. Large flowers, a 
shade lighter than Cherie, are carried on sturdy well branched 
3 foot stems. The beard is deep orange. 
BALLET GIRL (H. Sass 1935) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
An iris of much charm and most delicate color. Lovely light 
orchid pink. 
BALMUNG (H. Sass 1939) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
One of the most striking yellow plicatas. Entire flower is yellow 
with the edges of the falls and standards dotted and sanded 
brown. A fine iris in all respects. HM AIS 1940, AM 1942. 
BANDMASTER (Hall 1944) Each .75 
A very large light blue iris, a few shades lighter than Great 
Lakes. A robust grower with immense foliage. HM 1944. 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach 1942) Each .60 
This grand new yellow has gained in popularity each year 
since its introduction. Highly recommended. HM AIS 1944, 
AM 1946. Picture on page 33. 
BLACK BANNER (Nicholls 1947) Each 1.00 
A new black iris of sleek finish and slightly flaring form. Just 
as dark as SABLE but red toned rather than violet. Very rapid 
increaser. HM AIS 1947. 
BLACK CASTLE (Schreiner 1953) Each 10.00 
The nearest approach to a jet black iris yet produced. The 
velvety smooth tlowers possess a lustre of unbelievable intensity. 
The standards are not quite as dark as the falls. Large flowers 
on 32 inch stems. In our opinion the very darkest Iris on the 
market today. 
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BLACK DIAMOND (Schreiner 1951) Each 4.00 
Inky blue black possessing unusual lustre and a depth of color 
never seen before in any of the so called black iris. One of 
the outstanding iris we saw last year and certain to be in heavy 
demand. 86 inches. Rather late. Few plants. HM 1952. 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945) Each 1.00 
The darkest iris in its price class. The entire flower is silky 
blue black even to the beard. Medium sized flowers on 34 inch 
stems. Midseason. HM AIS 1946, AM 1948. Picture on page 33. 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
All points considered we place this fine iris at the top of the 
medium blue class. Cornflower blue with silvery overcast com- 
bine to display a flower of appealing color and smoothest fin- 
ish. The large flowers are perfectly placed on well branched 
stems 40 inches high. 1950 Dykes Medal Winner. 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942) Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
One of the choicest of all plicatas. Large graceful snow white 
flowers with wide stippled blue borders. HM AIS 1942, AM 
1944. Pictured on page 32. 
BLUE VALLEY (Smith 1947) Each 1.00 
Praised by those who have seen it and hailed as the bluest 
iris to date. Huge wavy flowers of flaring form and definitely 
the nearest to real blue that we have seen in any bearded 
iris. 3 feet. HM AIS 1947, AM 1949. 
BLUE WALTZ (Marx 1952) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
Clear light sky blue of most excellent habits. The large flowers 
possess fine substance and satiny texture. If you desire a pretty 
blue iris that you can rely on for generous bloom and plant 
increase annually this new variety will prove most satisfactory. 
One of the first to bloom. 40 inches. 
BLUMOHR (Marx 1949) Each 5.00 
A rare Wm. Mohr x Orloff hybrid. This distinct color break 
resulting from such a cross in itself is most extraordinary. The 
color is purest lavender blue, near Plumbago blue, according 
to the Dictionary of Color, with no veining whatsoever even on 
the hafts. The large rounded flowers possess exceptional tex- 
ture and substance and actually remain in perfect condition 
3 to 4 days in the garden under adverse weather conditions. 
Branching fair. Height 36 inches. Midseason. HM AIS 1949, 
AM 1952. Picture on page 36. 
BRIGHT CONTRAST (Schreiner) Each 8.00 
Another brilliant plicata on the order of Raspberry Ribbon but 
of perhaps even sharper color contrast. Very large white flowers 
trimmed in rich purple. A most striking flower, distinct from 
all others. Quite early. 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge 1944) Each 1.00 
Superb reddish brown or henna copper iris, has won much 
acclaim throughout the country. HM AIS 1945, AM 1947. 
BUFFAWN (Andrews 1940) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
Try this if you want something distinctive and different. The 
large pinkish buff and brilliant tangerine bearded flowers 
always attract visitors. 
BURMESE RUBY (Muhlestein 1949) Each 1.50 
Very deep garnet red self that fairly glistens in the garden. 
Smoothly finished flower of richest color. Rather late. 
CAHOKIA (Faught 1948) Each 3.00 
Our nomination for the best light sky blue iris to date. A most 
beautiful shade of clear blue with no purplish hue and a 
bright yellow beard that sets off the color to even better ad- 
vantage. Huge exquisitely formed flowers on well branched 
40 inch stems. Midseason. HM 1949, AM 1951. 
CAMPFIRE GLOW (Whiting 1947) Each 2.00 
Intensely brilliant ruby red with a coppery sheen. The color 
is uniform even to the beard with no haft venation whatsoever. 
Medium sized flowers on 3 foot stems. Late midseason. HM 
AIS 1947. Pictured on page 29. 
RACINE, WIS. 
Thank you so much for sending the iris so promptly. The plants are beau- 
tiful clumps and we have high hopes . . (Miss) Alice R. Foster. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS @® BORING, OREGON 
