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SPURIA IRIS 
Here is an iris that has not had the publicity it richly deserves and has been 
overlooked by many gardeners. Their blooming season is late, following the bearded 
types. They are distinctly beautiful and effective in the garden planting or as speci- 
men clumps. Their stiff, sword-like foliage remains throughout the summer and 
blends well with other foliage. Excellent for cutting and extremely hardy. Early 
September is the best time to plant. This gives the plant some time to get established 
before heavy freezing is encountered. 
Blue Zephyr (Washington 1943) 42’. A charming light blue; one of the most beau- 
tiful of the Spurias. The large erect standards are powder blue. The falls flare 
and are of the same color, but due to the white area around the yellow signal 
they appear to be lighter than the standards. The flowers have very firm sub- 
stance and the stems are sturdy. $1.50 
Defiance (Nies 1943) A large, bold spuria of splendid form, finish and substance, 
medium blue with the added beauty of a lovely yellow signal blotch on the 
slightly ruffled falls. 48’. $2.50 
Euphrosene (Washington 1931) 40’. A very bright clear blue of splendid shape and 
form; decidedly yellow signal on falls; an excellent variety with several flowers 
open at a time. $1.00 
Larksong (Nies) 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’. $4.00 
Lord Wolsely (Barr 1899) 4’. Deep blue-purple with yellow signal. Large flowers 
on good strong stems. $1.00 
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