LADY MOHR 
FIRECRACKER 
Selected Moder Tres 
RARE CREATIONS OF GIANT SIZE—SUPERB COLORS ~ 
AND BLENDS — BEAUTY UNSURPASSED 
We are Proud to Offer this Splendid List of New Iris. Seventeen of them are in the American Iris So- 
ciety's 1954 official list of 100 Most Popular Iris—others are in the Iris Hall of Fame. Do not confuse these 
with the ordinary varieties that have been in general use in gardens for a long time. 
Eight “Pictured” Iris 
These Beauties Are All Pictured in Color on Page 48 
X2—ARAB CHIEF. Brilliant blend of gold, copper and 
red, near to burnt orange. The large, crisply ruffled 
blooms come late in the season, and display wonder- 
ful color in any garden. 80c each: 2 for $1.48, postpaid. 
X3—BLUE RHYTHM. It is called the perfect blue Iris, 
and probably has won more honors than any other. 
Big, handsome, graceful flowers of Cornflower blue 
with a silvery tone and velvety finish. Strong grow- 
er, well branched plant, 3-4 ft. tall. 80c each; 2 for 
$1.48, postpaid. 
X4—MASTER CHARLES. Magnificent flaring blooms of 
deep mulberry-purple, with brown haze at center. 
The large, glowing flowers are borne on tall, strong 
stems. One of the most brilliant and distinctive of all 
the new Iris. 85c each; 2 for $1.55, postpaid. 
XS—MINNIE COLQUITT. Massive white plicata Iris. 
The broad flaring falls are banded and stitched at 
edge with wine-purple, with the same superb color- 
ing repeating in the standards. Strong, husky plant, 
and a thoroughly fine Iris. 85¢ each: 2 for $1.55, 
postpaid. 
X6—OLA KALA. Deep, golden yellow, almost orange; 
beautiful glowing, heavily ruffled blooms on well 
branched, 36-inch stalks. Dykes Medal Winner, and 
still No. 1 on the Official List. 75¢ each: 2 for $1.38, 
postpaid. 
X7—PINK CAMEO. One of the finest of the new “fla- 
mingo” pinks. Pointed buds of deeper pink unfold 
to superb flowers of delicate cameo pink without 
trace of violet. A brilliant tangerine beard lights the 
center of the flower. $1.25 each; 2 for $2.25, postpaid. 
X8—RANGER. Almost true crimson red, deep in color 
but with a shining brilliancy. Standards long and 
cone shaped; flaring falls of glowing velvet. The tall, 
well branched plant produces many fine, extra large 
flowers; one of the latest to bloom. 90c each; 2 for 
$1.65. postpaid. 
XS—THREE OAKS. Gigantic blooms of deep rose pink 
blended with copper, with a pronounced blue tone 
in the center of the falls. Tall, branched stems; long 
blooming period. A winner of many honors, and a 
color sensation in any garden. 80c each; 2 for $1.48, 
postpaid, 
Five Iris “Favorites” 
Impressive in Size, Color and Richness 
X10—BLUE SHIMMER. Beautiful large blooms of ivory 
white heavily dotted and stippled with blue. One of 
the best of the plicatas, and very fragrant for Iris. 
X11I—CLOTH OF GOLD. One of the finest of all pure 
yellow Iris—deep in color, perfectly formed, tall and 
stately. 
X12—DAUNTLESS. Good size flowers, well formed, and 
of warm rose-red tones; falls of velvety texture. 
X14—GUDRUN. Heavily textured white, with magnolia- 
like petals. Rich golden beard and light sprinkling of 
gold dust in the center.. 
X15—SABLE. Another grand Iris in the Hall of Fame. 
Almost black—rich, shiny, blue-black-violet, with 
blue beard, and uncommonly brilliant for so deep a 
color. Good size blooms of ‘heavy substance; tall 
strong stalks. 
FERRIS’ PRICES ON THESE FIVE IRIS “FAVORITES” 
(Your choice—all one kind or assorted to your liking) 
50c Each *% 2for88c * 5 for $1.88 
(POSTPAID) 
Spring-and-Fall Blooming Iris 
Lovely Iris blooms in the spring, then a fine repeat 
in the fall! 
X23—AUTUMN FROST. New, frosty white, with gold 
veining at the throat. 
X24—AUTUMN KING. Large, striking, blue-purple bi- 
color of fine form and color. 
X25—GOLDEN HARVEST. Handsome soft yellow with 
blue tone at base. 
X26—SEPTEMBER SKIES. Beautiful reddish-purple. Free 
blooming. 
FERRIS PRICES ON THESE “SPRING-AND-FALL” IRIS 
50c Each * 4 for $1.60 
(POSTPAID) 
Ferris’ Iris Are Strong and Healthy—So Easy To Grow: 
Plant them shallow in good, WELL DRAINED soil in a 
sunny location, barely covering the roots with soil—12 to 18 
inches apart. ORDER EARLY, as Iris ship more safely and 
plant more successfully before their new growth starts. 
PATRICIA 
JEAN 
Gree Iris 
With each IRIS order of 
$7.00 or over, we will in- 
clude without charge one 
lovely PATRICIA JEAN 
Iris 
X16—PATRICIA JEAN. A superb Iris developed espe- 
cially for us by our well-known Iris grower, Mr. L. 
N. Cairy. He thought enough of it to name it in hon- 
or of our daughter, Patricia Jean Ferris. Immerse 
blooms are overlaid with deep pearly mauve and 
rosy-lavender, with a pronounced copper area 
through the center. It is difficult to describe the radi- 
ant charm of Patricia—one of the most beautiful 
Iris ever created. $1.50 each, postpaid. 
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Five Iris Stars 
SUPER IRIS for distinctive gardens. You will delight 
in their extraordinary beauty and color. 
X17—BRYCE CANYON. As brilliant and awe-inspiring 
as famous Bryce Canyon, for which it was named. 
On strong, 3-ft. stems are borne the huge, shapely 
flowers of warm henna-copper with bronze yellow 
beard. Winner of many awards, and still close to 
the top in the year’s list of 100 most popular Iris. 
$1.25 each. postpaid. 
X18—CASA MORENA. Extra large flowers of deep, 
glistening, reddish-coppery-brown; orange beard. Not 
a novelty, but a wonderful new color-tone for your 
Iris border. Hardy, free blooming; height 28 inches. 
A great flower and a great medal winner. $1.25 each, 
postpaid. 
X19—CHIVALRY. This outstanding, big blue Iris was 
the 1947 Dykes Medal winner. The rich blue flowers 
of heavy substance, with domed standards and flar- 
ing falls, are well spaced on nicely branched stems. 
A strong grower, and one of the most sought after 
varieties of the day. $1.75 each, postpaid. 
X20—FIRECRACKER. A gorgeous Iris — rich yellow 
background with a broad shading and dotting of 
glowing burgundy-red. Large blooms of good sub- 
stance are carried on stout 32-inch stems. Well 
named, it is one of the flashiest flowers in any gar- 
den. $1.65 each, postpaid. 
X21—LADY MOHR. Giant size flowers of unusual and 
delightful coloring. Standards are oyster white deli- 
cately tinted, while the falls are ‘pale chartreuse 
with prominent veining, and a dark patch of red- 
violet surrounding the beard. Tall, strong stems. Win- 
ner of many awards, and stands third in the year’s 
list of 100 most popular Iris. $1.00 each. postpaid. 
X22—"“STARS COMBINE”. One each of the five Iris 
“Stars” described above. 
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