These FIVE T: pes : 
SECRET VARIETY CLUES 
Wondering how you’re going to find the Secret Varieties among the Beardless Iris (pages. 
18, 19 and 34)? Keep looking until you find 4-2 in one type of Iris, and 2 in another. 
Secret Variety Game is explained on page 35. 
SIBERIANS — For Poolside or Garden 
For MAY-JUNE Bloom 
CHARACTERISTICS: Tall Beardless Iris with slender grass-like leaves; graceful and fairy-like. 
Leaves die down late fall, and do not sprout up until spring. 
USES: Since these flower so heavily when well established they are unsurpassed for color masses as 
accent clumps in mixed border; particularly effective near pools and lawns. Also fine as cut flowers. 
CULTURE and HARDINESS (In brief): Native habitats make it evident that these Iris are all perfectly 
cold-hardy. They are of the easiest culture, and while they do best in fairly moist, slightly acid 
soil, they will grow in almost any garden bed. Heaviest bloom is secured in full or partial sun. 
SHIPPING and PLANTING TIMES: Chiefly in fall; sometimes in summer. But order now. 
CLUMPS: First price is for customary single division. Clumps, equal to 3 to 4 divisions, cost less 
than 3. Clumps are easier to establish, give abundant bloom sooner; so most orders are for clumps. 
PINKS — Rarest Color in Siberians 
FAIRY DAWN (Scheffy ’53) + E24” A new introduction to delight all lovers 
of the delicate and lovely in Iris. First pink bicolor in Siberians. Standards white, falls 
flushed rosy giving a general effect of pale pink. A gem for the front border............ 
EY Te ci oa AAR Pa RNP ye PEE OCA Pte MeO ot ry $3.00; Clump $6.75 
AHALYA (Nesmith ’32) E-26” No true pink selfs as yet. This is the closest I’ve 
found. Almost the earliest Siberian to bloom. A pale, pearly lilac pink with broad spreading 
Pall SMeSCATCO suet iac meee erate tte 2 tere treet hres Mente ae orate cts $1.50 
MRS. PERRY (Perry) M to L-30” Light lilac-pink, similar to Mrs. Rowe, but 
blooms later. Together they give a very long season. The only Siberian | have seen with 
such pronounced decorative style-arms................0008- $1.00; Clump $2.75 
LADY GODIVA (Perry) E-34” Dainty light lavender-pink. Always a sell-out. 
Re ee a ie pee te aes a See Ines, Acne eae $1.00; Clump $2.25 
Choose REDS for Stunning Effects 
ERIC THE RED (Whitney ’44) *H EM-30” The standard of comparison in red 
Siberians. Immense flowers in glowing wine-red with broad flaring falls. Floriferous. RU 
MorganyAwatdaeo |< AMAG ee tome nae e een oe $2.50; Clump $5.50 
TOWANDA REDFLARE (Scheffy ’49) 38” By far the newest red, already 
in great demand. A tall, large, brilliant red self, with wide petals and flaring falls. Between 
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RED EMPEROR M-28” Quite unique; wine red, veined in blue. Exciting...... 
soe SA Ben EEE rd eae ee Here AON Sn Merah ee $1.25; Clump $2.85 
HELEN ASTOR (Whitney-Kellogg ’38) * EM-30” The one and only bright rosy 
red Siberian, one you could hardly pass by if you were to see it. Large, exquisite, a real 
color break. Seed parent of Eric the Red. HM’41; AM’42.....................05. $1.25 
Lovely LIGHT and BRIGHT BLUE Tones 
MY LOVE (Scheffy ’49) *i@ E-LM-46” A sensational Siberian that is a real break. 
Unlike all of its kind, it has regularly rebloomed in July, in the cold Massachusetts climate, 
without forcing. Now released so breeders can start crossing with various colors to get a 
whole race of summer blooming Siberians. A large, stately soft medium blue of fine form 
and finish. One of the tallest, nearly 4 feet, and probably the best branched. Strong growth, 
long blooming season. A ‘‘must” for all who want the very latest and best in aea'o0 
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ZERITA (Scheffy ’49) * Distinct, interesting color pattern that stands out in any 
planting of Siberians. Petals medium blue contrasting prominently with rose-red styles. 
Similar to much-liked Zest but taller, larger flowers.......... $2.50; Clump $6.95 
MOUNTAIN LAKE (Gersdorff ’38) * EM-36” A beauty in deep medium blue, 
slightly ruffled. Center of flower and styles are lighter blue. Very effective due to its crisp, 
Cool-appéarance HM’ 428 AM 445 hc. Uae ase uiabieancamm areas aoa gare $1.50 
COOL SPRING (Kellogg '40) * EM-34” A novel and lovely coloring. Standards 
and styles pearly blue; falls stiffly horizontal, deep blue, blending out to the pearly blue of 
the standards. Flowers abundantly. HM’51 $1.25; Clump $2.85 
GATINEAU (Preston ’32) Lik 40” A favorite of mine. Immense azure blue 
with horizontal, prettily veined falls................2--000- $1.00; Clump $2.25 
NEW BLUE QO EM-34” A deep bright blue that is always popu- 
lar. Large tlowers with semi-spreading falls of great substance.......... 
5 SA Achar es ee TIEN ER eR IO a Ouro 75c; Clump $1.80 
SUMMER SKY © EM-32” Avery novel and appealing color combination. 
Pale blue petals, strongly contrasting with pure white prominent style arms. 
atch ies ee eB OOO OR RAG nTOd ost are 75c; Clump $1.80 
The Rich DARK BLUES and VIOLETS 
BLUE MOON *B M-36” The first Siberian with flat flowers 
like a Japanese Iris. Imagine a Siberian with flowers 5” across, both stand- 
ards and falls practically horizontal. Falls very broad, nearly 2” across; 
standards nearly as wide. Standards and falls deep violet blue contrasting 
with fully exposed pretty pale blue style arms. Destined to become as popu- 
lar as the famous Tycoon, and a wonderful “find” for any breeder........ 
2 panei Ree Ga hry Ee RIAA RORAa Noah rae $5.00; Clump $11.25 
NIGRESCENS *H M-28” An extremely rare, very choice form 
with flowers almost jet-black. Infinitely valuable to hybridizers, as it gives 
dark velvets. Not available elsewhere................eeeeeeeee $3.00 
ROYAL HERALD (Scheffy ’49) * The newest and earliest 
blooming member of this color class, and one that is sure to attract atten- 
tion. A self in the richest of dark plum-purples, with drooping falls like 
black velvet. Handsome and distinctive. A noteworthy addition to any 
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18 Try SIBERIANS around your lawn or pool. 
WGracotul BEARDLESS IRIS will Make Yours 
CAEZAR’S BROTHER 
SNOWY EGRET 
OTTAWA EM-32” Very unique. Falls well rounded. A very bright yet dark blue- 
violet with a white patch and blue veining...............+6. $1.00; Clump $2.25 
GRANDIS * 48” One of the most uniquE, interesting of all Siberian color 
patterns. Standards narrow, erect uniform mulberry. Falls much broader, white, sharply 
veined in dark mulberry. Extremely floriferous, blooms carried high above foliage. Wonder- 
fully effective, unusual for landscape work...............+:- $2.00; Clump $4.50 
TROPIC NIGHT (Morgan ’37) * M-36” A descendant of Nigrescens. Has in- 
herited much of the intensity of color. A violet-blue so deep it reminds one of the bulbous 
Dutch Iris. Large and handsome. HM’51.................... $1.50; Clump $3.95 
TYCOON (Cleveland ’38) x M-34” The largest Siberian and one I can rec- 
ommend to give you a sensational display. So outstanding was in color in Bul. 95; on cover 
of Sept. ’44, Flower Grower. Richly colored in deep blue-violet. Now priced way down, so 
you need wait no longer. Morgan Award ’51................ $1.50; Clump $3.35 
CAEZARS BROTHER (Morgan ’32) * EM-48” One of my personal favorites, 
favored by many of our visitors oveR all other inexpensive varieties. A well-established 
clump is really spectacular, due to the masses of large dark violet flowers, very velvety, 
on four-foot stems. Really outstanding, in great demand. One of the few moderately priced 
ones good enough to get my red-star rating. Morgan Award 53 $1.00; Clump $2.25 
GAYHEART OO EM-48” Large, dark velvety violet with striking white heart... 
ana ee MERE chad. Abt cin Lia iN Seth da at em lat eR shen 75c; Clump $1.80 
WHITES — Needed in Every Garden 
TUNKHANNOCK (Scheffy ’45) * M-30” One of the newest Siberians in my 
Collection. By far the largest and finest white of all. Simply superb, with great widely- 
SOAs INGO TM Se cacsoe +a cvavcoonsonecosocevussondoe $1.75; Clump $4.95 
SNOWY EGRET (Cleveland '38) * EM-36” One of the prettiest of all Siberians 
due to the unique ruffling of the large exceptionally pure white petals. Falls bright yellow 
aim eM aniiseeialleandalipkeSSIVCamenemetnt tener erence $1.50; Clump $3.35 
CRYSTAL CHARM (Scheffy '49) * E-30” A new arrival and a favorite of 
all who see it. Petals of purest sparkling white. Standards widely open, edges delightfully 
crimped. Falls relaxed, displaying the orchid-like standards. Exceptional branching. A pro- 
fuse bloomer. Charming and especially lovely for cutting. Much in demand as it is the 
Carliest:Siberian swe Ot.) ce een eee eens See te CoB ations bab ¢ $1.50 
SNOWCREST JO Ailate sparkling waxy snow white, frilled 75c; Clump $1.80 
“GET ACQUAINTED” Collections 
By far the greatest bargains | have ever offered in SIBERIANS to make it easy 
th su fe become acquainted this year with this highly useful and distinctive 
ype of Iris. 
COLOR PLATE COLLECTION —The 6 Siberians shown in color, only $6.95 
CLUMP SUPER SPECIAL—If you order any 8 RED TYPE varieties you may 
have a CLUMP of each for the single division price. Be sure to mark ‘‘Cl’’ after 
each on order blank. 
5 COLOR SPECIAL—Mrs. Perry (Pink), Eric the Red (Red), Summer Sky (Blue), 
Gayheart (Violet), Snowcrest (White), for only $4.45; a clump of each $8.45 
LOT FOR A LITTLE—The 5 marked © for only..................... $2.95 
CLOSE-OUT of Older SIBERIANS — 50c each 
A clump of any variety for $1.00; 1 clump each of any 3 varieties, for $2.75 
€ — Choicest varieties, especially recommended. 
€> AVOCET—24”, Heavy-blooming medium blue. 
BOB WHITE —26”. Waxy snow-white. 
BUTTERFLY —Graceful soft blue. 
€) DRAGONFLY —48”. Very tall medium blue. 
HEAVENLY BLUE —48”. Glorious deep blue. 
KINGFISHER BLUE —54”, Tall light blue. 
€} KOOTENAY —34”. Very bright blue. 
MARGARET -—Silvery Cambridge blue. 
MAY MORNING —Dark velvety blue. 
NORA DISTIN—28”. Violet, white veins. 
€) OBERON BLUE—Large deep blue. 
€y ORIENTALIS —28”. Deep violet-blue. 
PERRY’S BLUE—Lovely bright sky blue. 
' SNOW QUEEN —20”. Low, late white. 
LADY NORTHCLIFFE —30”. Huge bright violet. SUNNYBROOKE—36”. Exquisite Alice blue. 
LLEWELYN —38”. Large deep, bright blue. WHITE DOVE-—50”. Tallest white, vigorous. 
HITE THROAT—36”. Large blue, white throat. 
BEARDLESS IRIS — Continued on page 19 
CLOSE-OUT OF WESTERN NATIVES, page 34 
Last chance to get these lovely wildings. 
OTTAWA 
AHALYA 
GRANDIS 
NIGRESCENS 
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