Beardless—STYLOSAS or Unguicularis 
For Bloom from OCTOBER to MARCH 
USES and BLOOMING TIME: No other Iris is so indispensable in the garden, for these bloom from 
October to March, when there are so few other Iris or other flowers to gladden your heart. Perfect 
for bright spots of color in your garden, and for cutting for winter decoration of the mantel and 
dining table. Different ones excel at different times, so get a number of color forms. 
CULTURE and HARDINESS (in brief): Grows in any soil, preferably in sun, or only partial shade. Will 
bloom off and on all winter between snowstorms. But in very cold climates best grown in pots, a 
cold frame or greenhouse for abundant flowers. 
SHIPPING and PLANTING TIME: Only in fall, when new root growth is starting. Order now. 
CLUMPS: Available as explained under Siberians. 
BRIDAL PINK STYLOSA 4” A real rarity. So scarce this is only the 
second time | have been able to catalog it since 1951. | do so now after many requests. A 
pale orchid pink, so clear and lovely it could fittingly be used in a bridal bouquet. The 
most charming stylosa | grow. Flowers massed above the very low foliage............... 
TM pees osc RAE TSE es EE ee $5.00; Clump $10.00 
LARGE FLOWERED STYLOSA | Flowers often 4 to 5 inches across, nearly 
twice the size of common form. Bright lavender blue, with deep yellow signal. Very fragrant. 
An exclusive offering, so much in demand | recently had to withdraw it and may have to do 
so again. You'll be delighted with this improved variety. Stunning in a flat dish for winter 
tablevdecorationmeremeernrctte a ten sce eee ss cce.. ers $2.50; Clump $5.00 
WHITE STYLOSA (Alba) Pure white with a deep yellow signal. Rare...... $2.00 
MARBLED STYLOSA Most unusual. Clear lilac, marbled dark lilac in varying 
$1.50; Clump $3.00 
Common lavender-blue form, used chiefly for massing..... 
Soibdielscoie.d Ot Sau Coen rae eee 60c; Clump $1.20; 5 Clumps $4.95 
Beardless Iris Cont. from page 18 
Tall SPURIAS or Butterfly Iris 
For MAY-JUNE Bloom 
USES: Superb for tall accent clumps at rear of perennial borders. The flowers keep so long when cut 
and make such inspiring cut flowers the florists use them extensively. Why not grow your own? 
CULTURE and HARDINESS (in brief): Fully hardy, easy to grow. Will bloom in sun or part shade, in 
either acid or basic soil, and will stand considerable crowding of other plants. Fertilize soil in ad- 
vance of planting. Keep soil moist during growing season. 
SHIPPING AND PLANTING TIMES: Chiefly in the fall, but order NOW to get your pick. 
AVAILABLE SOON: Bronze Butterfly, Lark Song, Monteagle, Wadi Zem Zem and White Heron. 
CHEROKEE CHIEF (Nies ‘51) aH 42” Finest brown Spuria | have ever seen, 
and a great improvement over earlier introductions. Falls spreading, of a velvety deep 
brown color. Rich yellow signal patch intensifies and enriches the brown of the falls. Large 
PLOW. SUSEONALAlI ESTA KS MepeMMerme ttre A ee coy ks encanta ers cretacclstatelatshais emlone’s $4.00 
DUTCH DEFIANCE (Nies '43) rf Ba” Blue is a rare and particularly effective 
color in Spurias and here is the best of the blues. Has attracted much attention as it has 
such splendid form, finish and substance. Charm enhanced by a yellow signal on the 
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GOLDEN AGATE (Nies ’48) *H 42” You can hardly imagine the beauty and 
unusualness of this new Spuria, which is the darkest brown one to date. Very few have ever 
seen real brown Iris, and particularly not in Spurias, so here is one that will excite the 
admiration of every visitor to your garden. Standards medium to dark brown; falls have a 
deep, rich yellow under-color with a broad dark brown band running entirely around the blade. 
General effect is golden dark brown. A profuse bloomer on tall stalks. Flowers leecd 
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PASTORAL (Nies '43) * 32” A new and intriguing color combination and one 
that will definitely interest you if you like to make unusual flower arrangements, corsages, 
etc. Flowers have the exotic beauty of an orchid. Standards yellow suffused with lavender. 
Style crests deeper lavender; falls orange-yellow with a delicate lavender border. Don't miss 
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FIFTH SYMPHONY (Nies) AM 36” Very decorative, deep yellow veined with 
golden brown, creating an almost orange effect. Falls frilled and spreading. Very effective 
Ole HOME EMANGANEIIG: occ coo en cn ncadonbesconcogepeesbor $1.25; 3 for $3.45 
AZURE DAWN * 48” Smooth lavendeR blue, lemon signal. Graceful...... 
ee PTI fe ccc ne banda nad sanieds $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
BRONZSPUR (Nies '41) wm O55” Try it as a cut flower. A pleasing, unusual 
combination of sepia, old gold and yellow, giving a general effect of brownish taN. The beauty 
is enhanced by artificial light. A splendid parent. AM’45....... $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
RUSSET FLAME 40” Rich russet over deep yellow. Charming. $1.00; 3 for $2.75 
The best inexpensive yellow for mass plantings........ 3 for $1.45 
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Throughout this catalog, or elsewhere, whenever | offer Iris free as a Premium, Gift, 
Bonus, etc. it is understood that if the free variety you request is SOLD OUT when your 
order arrives, | reserve the right to substitute other free Iris of the same or greater value. 
Order NOW and avoid Sold Outs. 
WINTER-BLOOMING BEARDED Iris 
Bloom in Spring & Again NOV. to FES. 
USES and BLOOMING SEASON: These are the most useful of all Bearded Iris for ‘‘Surprise Plant- 
ings’? in mild climates, for they burst into bloom most unexpectedly in mid-winter, and their 
foliage is practically evergreen. In cold climates most are likely to bloom in early spring, with the 
Intermediates, thus materially lengthening your Tall Bearded blooming season. Try a few of these 
this year and see what you have been missing. 
CULTURE, SHIPPING and PLANTING TIMES: Same as for Tall Bearded, page 20. 
HARDINESS: Cold hardy except December Royalty needs mulching in cold regions. 
AVAILABLE SOON: Aahme, Arcadia Buttercup, Noel, Springtime Madonna. 
WINTER FLAME (Austin ’53) wi E-32” | am pleased to present what | believe 
is the largesT, finest red Winter bloomer available today. Persists in blooming each year 
in December or January, or both, as well as in spring. Standards smooth light wine red: 
falls velvety crimson with faint violet signal and distinctive light center line; also novel 
light buff edging. Heavily branched, with up to 20 buds, and 5 flowers out at once on eachi 
stalk. Heavy seed-setter. Will lead the parade of Winter Bloomers. [December Royalty x 
SC mene nnn ROI io reites, Cot MA ants coats $10.00; 3 for $22.50 
DECEMBER ROYALTY (Austin ’51) wi E-34” After putting on a bountiful 
display in the spring, this starts again in late November or early December and, if weather 
permits, keeps blooming till Christmas. For several years now, a huge bouquet of Decem- 
her Royalty has vied with our Christmas tree for attention. A large bold flower in brilliant 
royal purple, darkening to intense wine-black in the upper half of the velvety falls. Note- 
worthy for its smooth satiny hafts unmarred by the veinings so common in most varieties. 
Outstanding for its wonderful poise, substance and finish. The tall stalks sometimes have 
15 to 20 flowers; hence, ideally constituted to cut in the bud stage before frosts get too 
severe, for almost unbelievable winter bouquets. Unexcelled as a parent, transmitting its 
admirable traits to its offspring. In cold regions needs protection, such as afforded by 
cold frames to secure December blooms..................-. $7.50; 3 for $14.95 
“Everyone liked December Royalty. It is a fine addition to our too few good deep 
purples.’’ Edith R. Lowry, Newton, Massachusetts. 
PINK PINAFORE (Austin ’52) *M EM-34” A charming pink plicata. Has de- 
lighted us by blooming first in spring and then again between Thanksgiving and Christmas. 
Standards with light yellow ground, so completely flushed and delicately lined as to appear 
orchid-pink. Falls wavy, heavily stippled and lined orchid-pink except in center, edged gold. 
Tall for a Winter bloomer, with simply superb branching starting about 10”. Probably the 
only Winter-blooming pink plicata in existence and one | am using in my crossing........ 
Near 4a 9 AE im ttn iain nk eR RP DREN Bae < ag) RN Be Rete $7.50; 3 for $14.95 
CALIFORNIA PINK (Heller '48) E-45” Mr. Heller states that where the cli- 
mate is mild enough, as in southern California, this will bloom 6 months out of every year. 
One of my customers reports bloom 8 months of the year. Has a very long spring blooming 
period with additional later blooming periods, at irregular intervals, to December and even 
January, if weather permits. A tall gorgeous light bright orchid pink with a novel lilac-white 
YP Ul, ops oth acl es eS IE IDLER Cr EIT ce mee ange Seis nner ate $2.00 
ALTA ROSA (White 37) EE-48” A tall, nicely branched Oncobred. Under favorable 
conditions this will bloom for 4 months, from Nov. to Feb. A rich rosy-lavender blended with 
warm bronze. Large flowers of aristocratic form............ $1.50; 3 for $3.95 
TOURNAMENT QUEEN *VE-36” Most popular variety in this amazing group 
of winter bloomers, as it has a happy combination of color, size, form, and unusual texture. 
A luscious bright fuchsia-toned Iris with stiff flaring falls with a spread of 7 inches or 
more. Texture and lustre like closely-woven nylon, with petals flexed enough so portions 
of them are always highlighted. Prominent chartreuse styles add interest to color scheme. A 
vigorous grower. Very fragrant. [Betsy Ross x (Mt. Cloud x Cheerio)}............... 
Pho Pea MeV Eat he tit tnt BS ee Et Ma hd ty $1.50; 3 for $3.95 
BEL-AIR (Milliken '47) Sy” Outstanding large ruffled clear violet blue on tall 
well-branched stems. The ruffling gives the coloring highlights and depths which have a 
Fascinatin@archannisee aerete ve tastran coer Cae ee reece crm ietes emtien crotanc ete $1.50 
RUSSIAN BRONZE (Milliken '46) * VE-30” Dependable long-season winter 
bloomer. Where climate permits, will bloom every week from late fall till early spring. 
Golden tawny standards; deep maroon falls.................... $1.25; 3 for $3.45 
FIANCEE (Fremont ’39) i VE-6” A large white dwarf that usually starts its long 
blooming season in early February. Interestingly marked with prominent olive green veins 
atahalt teeter ee ee re en cents cone Roce $1.00 
BLUE RIVER VE-36” Enticingly fragrant. A lovely clear light medium blue with 
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SAN PASQUAL * VE-36” A wonderful large, nicely-formed flower greatly 
resembling the famous Ranger, except that this has a bright yellow beard. Standards light 
carmine, closed, somewhat conical; falls rich, dark velvety carmine. Fragrant. Moderate 
AMOUNtAON POllOhceersmarctek peacetime Ge etaaeae ie yee sanmlale vor erwigsls ccume ate 75¢ 
REICHENBACHII EE-8” Delightful yellow dwarf, marbled lilac. Persistent win- 
WRENN SUMAN row aocdons Saokpod soboodannoocorocee aces 60c; 3 for $1.50 
IRIS for DECEMBER Church Decorations 
When your garden reaches the point where you can furnish your church with a lavish floral 
display of IRIS in December, you will, without question, rank as an Iris fancier. It's not so 
difficult. In spite of heavy digging in our garden to fill orders, and the sending out of many 
of the best rhizomes, we arranged the local church decorations on December 9 using several 
hundred stalks of over 50 Iris varieties. It was when the Autumn bloomers were ending and 
the winter bloomers were starting. Outstanding were Lady Moon, Joseph’s Mantle, Winter 
Flame, Sally Ann, Autumn Delight and Pink Pinafore. Even Autumn Twilight, which had been 
blooming for 4 months, had one stalk left! Now you try it. 
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