Spuria Iris 
The Spurias, sometimes called the “Butterfly Iris,’ are hardy and 
easy to grow. They range from three to five feet in height and will 
grow in almost any location of the garden. They are especially fine for 
background plantings. 
Their blooming season starts about the middle of the Bearded Iris 
season, thus prolonging iris display in the garden. Too, they are 
one of the finest for flower arrangements and especially fine for cor- 
sages, resembling orchids. 
Once planted, they establish themselves and do not need to be 
transplanted for several years. Like the other rhizomatous iris, they 
should be given shallow plantings, that is, just cover the rhizomes. 
Plant from 114 to 2 feet apart. 
For specimen blooms we suggest an application of steer fertilizer 
around your plants, in early spring, when new growth is starting up. 
A compost mulch is very fine too. Keep them well watered during 
their growing season, especially the pre-blooming growth. 
SHIPMENTS will be made from September Ist to December. In 
the colder regions we will ship in March. 
AZURE DAWN (Nies 1947) 75¢ 
An attractive blue-lavender of smooth color and texture, with a 
lemon-chrome signal patch on the falls. 46”. 
BLACK POINT (Nies 1955) 
See introductions on page 4. 
BLUE DISPLAY (Nies 1947) 75¢ 
This is a medium blue with a yellow signal patch. A strong grower, 
heavy bloomer, and a fine garden accent. Late. 42”. 
BRONZSPUR (Nies 1947) 75¢ 
A blending of brown and yellow, veined sepia. The garden effect 
is brownish-tan. Plant as a background for Russet Flame. 56”. 
CANARY ISLAND (M. R. Walker 1948) $1.75 
A delightful combination of broad canary-yellow falls, which are 
ruffled around the edges in white, and large somewhat flaring 
standards of white with canary-yellow at the base. Style arms show a 
beautiful white crest. 44”. Highly Commended 1947. 
CHEROKEE CHIEF (Nies 1951) $3.00 
A large flowered velvety deep brown with a rich yellow signal patch 
to add interest. Honorable Mention 1951. 
COLOR GUARD (Nies 1951) >321) 
A clear deep blue of exceptional substance, with broad flaring 
petals. Honorable Mention 1951. 
DUTCH DEFIANCE (Nies 1943) $1.50 
A very good hardy blue with a yellow signal patch on the slightly 
frilled falls. One of the largest in size. Award of Merit 1949. 48”. 
Late bloomer. 
GOLDEN NUGGET (Dean 1931) 15¢ 
Deep, rich yellow flowers on a free flowering plant. 48”. 
LARKSONG (Nies 1946) $3.50 
This is the most beautiful ruffled Spuria of them all. Soft creamy- 
white standards and styles. Rich yellow horizontal flaring falls with 
frilled and ruffled edges of creamy white. 48”. Honorable Mention 
1946. Stock limited. 
MICHIGAN STATE (Nies 1943) 75¢ 
Large bronze flower of good form. The entire flower is veined in 
a deeper tone of brownish bronze. 40”. 
PASTORAL (Nies 1943) $1.00 
Here yellow and lavender are combined into a flower which adds 
novelty to the Spurias. The fall petals are a deep yellow edged 
with lavender and the standards are yellow, changing to lavender. 
The style arms are light lavender and the crests are deep lavender. 
34". 
RUSSET FLAME (Nies 1941) $1.00 
A distinctive glowing rich russet coloring with an undercolor of 
deep yellow. The falls are bordered dark brown. Honorable Mention 
1950. 40”. 
DON’T BE CONTENT WITH BEARDED IRIS ALONE! 
$15.00 
WADI ZEM ZEM 
SAUGATUCK (Nies 1941) 75¢ 
A medium lavender-blue flower. The standards are blue with a 
yellow base. Falls are lavender-blue with a blended yellow center. 
SUNNY DAY (Sass 1932) 75¢ 
A good clear yellow with pleasing form. Honorable Mention 1936. 
40”. 
TWO OPALS (Nies 1946) $1.50 
Pleasingly ruffled in form, the standards are soft cream, falls are 
the same, washed with lavender. Two Opals has that odd and rare 
gift of acquiring the tones of whatever tackground it is placed 
against, which makes it valuable for “My Lady’s Corsage.” 46”. 
Award of Merit 1950. 
WADI ZEM ZEM (Milliken 1943) $2.00 
An extremely large flower of clear deep creamy-yellow, with flar- 
ing falls two inches or better in width. An outstanding Spuria of 
excellent form, finish and substance. 48”. Honorable Mention 1952. 
WHITE HERON (Milliken 1948) 32220 
Flowers are a large creamy white with a pale yellow flush in the 
center of the fall petals. Honorable Mention 1950. 
YELLOW SWALLOWTAIL (Nies 1943) $1.75 
Light yellow standards and rich deep velvety yellow falls of very 
smooth finish, extra heavy substance. Not a fast increaser, 36”. 
ZEPHROSO (Nies 1953) $8.00 
Large, heavy textured flowers with beautiful ruffling. In color, 
a light honey with a rosy overlay. 
SPURIA COLLECTION 
CANARY ISLAND or YELLOW SWALLOWTAIL 
TWO OPALS or DUTCH DEFIANCE 
PASTORAL and WADI ZEM ZEM 
PLUS ANY 2 ABOVE LISTED 75c ITEMS 
6 Varieties 
(Value $7.75) for 
