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Iris for any purpose that you have in mind. 
tion. A few of the following varieties are not in the index as they are sold out for this year. They will appear in the catalog as soon as stocks are built up. 
IRIS FOR YEAR ‘ROUND BLOOM 
Blooming time varies with latitude, elevation, weather and other factors. 
For WINTER Bloom 
In warm climates, indoors, or under glass. 
—DECEMBER— 
Stylosas: Large flowered, Bridal Pink. 
Winter-blooming Bearded: Winter Flame, Pink 
Pinafore, December Royalty, Bel-Air, Spring- 
time Madonna, Arcadia Buttercup, Tournament 
Queen, Russian Bronze, California Pink. 
Potted Iris: Various types, for Christmas. 
Seed-bouquets: Christmas Iris, Blackberry Lily. 
Late Bloom of Autumn Bloomers: Joseph’s Man- 
tle, Polar King, Sangreal, July Beauty, Kansas 
Ingleside, Pink Lace. 
Oncobreds: Lady Mohr. 
—JANUARY— 
Winter-blooming Bearded: Winter Flame, Pink 
hae: Russian Bronze, San Pasqual, Bel- 
ir. 
Stylosas: Large-flowered, Marbled. 
Late Bloom of Autumn Bloomers: Josepti’s Man- 
tle, Sally Ann, Lady Moon. 
—FEBRUARY— 
Various Types Potted: See my Manual, page 9. 
Winter Bloom of Autumn Bloomers: Pearl Orien- 
tal, Green Goddess, Sally Ann. 
Stylosas: Large-flowered, White. 
Winter-blooming Bearded: Arcadia Buttercup, 
California Pink. 
Western Native: Santa Ana. 
Earliest Dwarfs: Blarney, April Morn, Primus, 
Moon Gleam. 
For SPRING Bloom 
Spread your spring bloom over three months. 
—MARCH— 
Earliest Aril Iris: 
Oncos: Susiana, Atropurpurea. 
Regelias: Korolkowi Pink, Hoogiana, Orestes. 
Oncogelias: Charon, Andromache, Parthenope, 
Luna, Thalia. 
Winter-blooming Bearded: Arcadia Buttercup, 
Reichenbachii, Southland. 
Western Native: Santa Ana. 
Dwarfs: Carpathia, Sulina, Primus, Azurea, Moon 
Gleam. 
Crested: Nada, Japonica. 
Earliest Tall Bearded in Warm Climates: Rosa- 
bella, Pale Dawn, Ivory Tower. 
—APRIL— 
Arils Steal The Show in April: 
Oncos: Gatesii, Lortetii, Susiana, Nigricans, 
Atropurpurea, etc. 
Regelias: Lucia, Orestes, Various Varieties of 
Korolkowi, Stolonifera and Hoogiana. 
Oncogelias: Eunice, Teucros, Artemis, Camilla. 
Earliest Oncobreds: Silver Charm, Hurricane, 
Mermaid, !b-Mac True, Coquetry. 
Crested: Fringed, Nada, Cristata. 
Western Natives: Rainbow, Western Gold, Many- 
colored. 
Dwarfs: Rose Blush, Mist 0’Pink, Fior Del Mondo, 
Green Spot, Stylish, etc. 
Intermediates: St. Osyth, Ruby Glow, Black 
Hawk, etc. 
Earliest Tall Bearded: Ruffled Bouquet, Strath- 
more, Sierra Primrose, Rocket, Pink Sensation, 
Sunset Blaze. 
Winter Bloomers: Pink Pinafore, December Roy- 
alty. 
Autumn Bloomers: Joseph’s Mantle, Autumn De- 
ight. 
Earliest Siberians: Ahalya and Crystal Charm. 
—MAY— 
Tall Bearded: Main bloom of most varieties. 
Latest of Arils: 
Oncos: Lortetii, Auranitica, Nigricans, Gatesii. 
Regelias: Late Amethyst, Korolkowi Brown & 
Green, Hoogiana Purpurea. 
Oncogelias: Theseus, Ulysses, Isis, Teucros. 
Oncobreds: Most varieties in full bloom. 
Regeliabreds: Hoogsan, Fallen Leaf, Spotless. 
Unusual Bearded: Border and Table Iris. 
Beardless: Siberians, Western Natives. 
Mestre Natives: Amiguita, Orchid Sprite, Santa 
na. 
For SUMMER Bloom 
Have Iris in summer, and surprise all your neighbors. 
—<J UNE 
Latest Tall Bearded: Circus, Extravaganza, Blue 
Rhythm, Admiration, White Smoke, Ranger, 
Arab Chief, Cascade Splendor. 
Border Iris: Virginia Moore. 
Beardless: Spurias, Pseudacorus. 
Autumn Bloomers: Joseph’s Mantle, September 
Sparkler. 
Western Native: Santa Ana. 
Latest Oncobreds: IIlusion, Blumohr. 
—JjJULY— 
Dependable Summer Bloomers: Vesper, Leopard 
Flower. 
Siberian: My Love, only July-blooming Siberian. 
July Bloom of Autumn Bloomers: July Beauty, 
Priority, Autumn Elf, Two-for-Tea, September 
Sparkler. 
Western Native: Santa Ana. 
—AUGUST— 
Pardanthopsis Section: Vesper Iris. 
Belamcanda: Blackberry Lily. 
August Bloom of Autumn Bloomers: Autumn Twi- 
light, August Waves, July Beauty, Sangreal, 
Creamy Loveliness, Pink Lace. 
For AUTUMN Bloom 
My Manual tells how to encourage fall bloom, even in cold climates. (page 15) 
—SEPTEMBER— 
Early Autumn Bloomers: Autumn Delight, Pri- 
ority, August Waves, Western Hills, Papoose, 
—OCT 
Autumn Bloomers: Main display of many varie- 
ties, especially Pearl Oriental, Lady Moon, Jo- 
seph’s Mantle, Western Hills, Sally Ann, Cara- 
bella, Polar King, Buckthorn Brown. 
September Sparkler, Autumn Flame. 
Pardanthopsis Section: Vesper Iris. 
OBER— 
Tall Bearded: Mattie Gates. 
Early Bloom of Stylosas: Large-flowered, Com- 
mon. 
—NOVEMBER— 
Autumn Bloomers: Thanksgiving Firelight, Pearl 
Oriental, Buckthorn Brown, Papoose, Carabella, 
Priority, September Sparkler, Fall Beauty, Kan- 
sas Ingleside. 
Stylosas: Large-flowered, Bridal Pink. 
Tall Bearded: Fantasy. 
IRIS FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS 
For DRY Locations 
REQUIRING DRY SUMMERS PREFERRING SUMMER WATER 
r store in dry sand for the summer. Yet highly drought resistant. 
Caceuatiae eens Theseus, Charon, Androm- Bearded: Tall, Dwarfs, Intermediates, Border, 
nie AVILBS ine: eee Regeliabreds 
Regelias: Orestes, Blue Joy, Late Amethyst. ril-Bearded: Oncobreds, Regeliab ; 
Once: Susiana, Gatesii, Sari. Beardless: Stylosas, Western Natives, Ensata. 
For MOIST Ground 
FOR GROWING IN WATER FOR MARGINS OF POOLS 
Or submerged during growing season. Or any fairly moist bed. 
Japanese esti variates Siberians: Helen Astor, My Love, Nigrescens, 
Other Beardless: Pseudacorus. Tycoon, Crystal Charm, Caezars Brother, etc. 
Other Beardiess: Spurias, Foetidissima. 
Crested: Cristata. 
For SHADY Places 
THRIVING IN RATHER FOR LIGHT TO MODERATE 
DENSE SHADE SHADE 
Or in light to moderate shade. Some sunlight needed for good bloom. 
Oddity: Beardless: Stylosas, Siberians, Spurias, Western 
Christmas Iris, Foetidissima. Natives. : => 
Crested: Oddity: Christmas Iris or Foetidissima. . 
Japonica, Nada Bearded: Light shade in very hot areas, or if 
Cristata. necessary, but sun usually preferred. 
Crested: Nada, Fringed, Tectorum. 
Border: Virginia Moore. 
Western Natives: 
Rainbow, Western Gold 
Amiguita, Santa Ana 
For Soils of Varying Reactions 
My MANUAL tells how to determine or change the reaction of your soil. 
FOR ACID SOILS FOR LIMESTONE SOILS 
Having a pH between 4.0 and 7.0. Having a pH between 7.0 and 8.5. 
Beardless: ARILS IDEALLY ADAPTED: 
Siberians Oncos: Susiana, Gatesii, Nigricans, Lortetii, 
Spurias Haynei, Nazarena, Sari, etc. 
Stylosas Regelias: Korolkowi, Stolonifera, Lucia, etc. 
Western Natives Oncogelias: Ulysses, Theseus, Camilla, etc. 
Pseudacorus ARIL-BEARDED Hybrids: 
Foetidissima Oncobreds: Real Gold, Joppa Parrot, Magic 
Crested: Nada, Fringed, Cristata. 
Bearded: All types of Bearded will thrive under 
slight acidity, down to about pH 6.0. 
Light, Butterfly Wings, Hurricane, etc. 
Regeliabreds: Lemon Silk, Saffron Charm, etc. 
BEARDED (Lime not essential): All types. 
BEARDLESS: Foetidissima; Spurias. 
Contrasting Height Requirements 
FOR ROCK GARDENS AND LOW FOR BACKGROUNDS WHERE 
EDGINGS TALL IRIS ARE NEEDED 
The Lilliputians of the Iris genus. Tallest of Tall Bearded: Spring Romance, Grecian 
Unusual Bearded: Dwarfs, Intermediates, Bor- Robe, Placer Maid, Saluskin, Black Michael, 
der, Table, lower Autumns. Spring Sunshine, Sky Ranger, New Snow. 
Lower Oncobreds: Some Love, Ib-Mac True, Par- Spurias: Nearly all varieties. 
var, Velvo. 5 Siberians: Grandis, My Love, Snowy Egret, White 
ARILS: Oncos, Regelias, Oncogelias. 
Crested: Fringed, Nada. 
Beardiess: Stylosas, Western Natives, Ensata. 
For NATURALISTIC Gardens 
FOR WILD GARDENS OR WOOD- FOR LANDSCAPING BANKS, AND 
LAND RETREATS OTHER MASS PLANTINGS 
The best kinds for naturalizing. Available in quantity at low rates. 
Beardless: Siberians, Pseudacorus, Spurias, Bearded: Any of the older, less expensive va- 
Western Natives. rieties. 
Crested: Nada, Japonica, Cristata. Beardless: Spurias, Western Natives, particu- 
larly Douglasiana, Hartwegi & Macrosiphon. 
For Indoors and Flower Shows 
FOR POT CULTURE FOR EXHIBITION 
Mostly hardy for outdoors The finest varieties get the prizes. 
if you prefer. ARiLS—Will be the marvels at any show. 
MANUAL explains pot culture. Oncos: Gatesii, Nazarena, Susiana, Nigricans, 
Crested (Tender) Sari, etc. 
Nada - Regelias: Decorated Giant, Decorated Delight, 
Japonica Lucia, Orestes, Late Amethyst, etc. 
Stylosa Oncogelias: Theseus, Ulysses, Charon, Luna. 
Large-flowered, Common. Oncobreds: Clementina, Kalifa Fatima, Real 
Bridal Pink, White. . Gold, Yarkand, Butterfly Wings, Oyez, Near 
Bearded: Any variety, and especially the low- East. 
growing Kinds may be grown in large pots or Tall Bearded: Plumed Delight, Unicorn; all of 
tub if your inclinations or requirements so in- the Novelties on Page 40. 
dicate. Unusual Bearded: Autumn Iris for Harvest Fes- 
tivals; Dwarfs, for early spring flower shows. 
IRIS for Cutting 
FOR MAKING YOUR OWN FOR FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS 
CORSAGES ~ Regelias: Stolonifera, Korolkowi Violaceae, 
Smaller Oncos: Auranitica, Nigricans, Atropur- Hoogiana Bronze Beauty, Lucia, Orestes. 
purea, Sari. — Oncogelias: Parthenope, Artemis, Theseus, Teu- 
Regelias: Lucia, Orestes, all forms of Korolkowi cros, Ulysses, Asporina. 
& Stolonifera, especially Decorated Delight. Oncos: Susiana, Gatesii, Haynei, Nigricans. 
Oncogelias: Charon, Eunice, Camilla, Isis, The- Oncobreds: Clementina, Present, Real Gold, 
seus, Oberon, Luna, Sirona. Hurricane, Gold Smoke, Wm. Mohr Giant. 
Regeliabreds: Golden Butterfly, Regeliabreds: Golden Butterfly, Saffron Charm. 
Spotless. ; Unusual Bearded: Table & Border Iris, Interme- 
Bearded: Zebra, use the striped leaves. diates, especially Doxa, Dorothea. 
Crested: Paltec, Nada, Fringed, Cristata. Tall Bearded: Mulberry Snow, Pinnacle, White 
Western Natives: Amiguita, Santa Ana. Admiral, Green Pastures, Raspberry Ribbon, 
Alline Rogers, Char-Maize. 
Dove. 
Tallest Cncobreds: Purissamohr, Grace Mohr. 
Fallen Leaf, 
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