Next Come Jhe INTERMEDIATES 
For APRIL-MAY Bloom 
USES: Plant just in back of your edging of Dwarfs. Also very useful in small gardens and special nooks where the big Tall 
Bearded Iris might seem out of place. 
BLOOMING TIME: These nicely fill the gap in blooming season between the Dwarfs and the Tall Bearded. 
AVAILABLE SOON: Garnet Treasure, Lilliput, Pigmy Gold. 
ST. OSYTH (Meyer) * VE-26” 
ates in cultivation. Pollen very potent for hybridizers 
BLACK HAWK (Schreiner '41) VE-28” 
mahogany black falls. HM’42; AM’43 - [Lutin x Black Wings} 
SNOW MAIDEN VE-12” Splendid pure white, very fragrant.............. 75c; 3 for $2.10 
ALASKA =x VE-28” _An ice-white of exceptional purity. The best white Intermediate. Nicely formed, 
WittatlaringstallsseenticMelyadlaprantaee ante cecn sey ee Coke a, ee eames eewNinens aor ae 75¢ 
RUBY GLOW VE-22” One of the earliest and reddest. Vel ered, brilli : 
HM’42; AM’48 - [Grace Sturtevant x Graminea}............... “ ‘ May oes oe uae ee 
DOXA mw VE-20” Like the misty dawn. Standards pale cream, veined green. Fine for arrangement 
fans. Falls silvery white, flushed greenish yellow, haft veined soft brown. Different. HM’28..60c; 3 for $1.50 
GAYNELLE VE-20” Best very early bright yellow.....................6.. 60c; 3 for $1.50 
RED ORCHID VE-28” Brilliant ruby red, black veins, yellow beard.......... 60c; 3 for $1.50 
SUSA VE-20” Brightest of red-purples, rich and velvety...............0ccceeecenecceesceees 
GLOAMING VE-24” DuskyabronzerandvelvetyanusSetmed seer eeee ae eet ere teiee 
Still Later The Useful BORDER IRIS 
For MAY-JUNE Bliocom 
USES and BLOOMING TIME: Border Iris resemble Tall Bearded and bloom at the same time, but are shorter—under 30” in 
height. Thus they are used very extensively in front of Tall Bearded to supply the needed graduation in height from path 
to tallest varieties at back. Also ideally adapted to small, personal gardens, special nooks. On elevated terraces their 
low stature prevents their flowers from coming at too high a level. 
AVAILABLE SOON: Clematis, Scarlet Tiger, Tropic Moon, Utah Fiesta. 
ORANGE TWOTONE (Austin 53) *B EM-24” A striking bitone greatly re- 
sembling the famous Rocket, but with a shorter stem (placing it in Border Class), and with a 
flower size appropriate to its class. Standards very deep yellow, arched, meeting. Falls 
bright reddish-orange and, unlike Rocket, with a bright yellow edging, making a stunning 
flower. Beard bright yellow. Quite unlike any other Border Iris. Pollen abundant......... 
nage oor AM Gg re evs on oO SIG IB Eek hh epee OR ee ee $4.00; 3 for $7.95 
GOLD INTENSITY (Austin ’54) *m EM-22” Almost an exact counterpart of 
the marvelous Gold Sovereign but with the small flowers and low growing stature appro- 
priate to the Border Iris. Standards intense smooth yellow, much deeper than in Ola Kala. 
Falls smooth, very deep orange yellow with an orange beard. A heavy bloomeR often with 
3 blooms out at once. Almost a self, and a very smooth and rich piece of coloring. Stems 
are almost as slender as in Table Iris, so this serves admirably for arrangements. Plenty 
Of BONCM AO CTOSSINS seer net entreaties. cp oclysais so nek setieran @2 ae ols atiela de $3.50 
RAJAH (Smith ’44) *H EM-20” The one Border Iris that always stops our vis- 
itors in their tracks. Just about the brightest thing in the garden. Has the clearest, bright- 
est yellow standards of any variegata. Falls deep red, with a brilliant crimson flush in 
the center, and a striking orange-yellow beard. Exceptionally large, nicely rounded flowers. 
Well branched and heavy bloomer. Destined to become widely known. Be the first to have it. 
{ Cadetou x Marvellous. }. In life-like color at right ........... $2.00; 3 for $4.50 
COPPER ORANGE (Salbach ’41) *H M-20” Extremely brilliant, always the 
center of attraction. Standards intense coppery orange; falls closely approaching scarlet. 
My most vivid Iris for so modest a price..................... $1.00; 3 for $2.75 
PINK RUFFLES M-27” An Iris of spontaneous appeal. Exquisite lilac-pink, 
heavily ruffled. Lovely flowers in great profusion. Unbeatable for arrangements and cor- 
SAVES AM 42a NO Wesla XpENOS oscar cices sen aneccese cr sees 75c; 3 for $2.10 
MRS. WILLARD JACQUES 292 Watermelon pink, waved and frilled...... 
5 nb Kae SEs Clos Scie OND SGOGSESOTIOS COO DSTO OURO ben aC: 75c; 3 for $2.10 
ROSE PEARL * Eto M-28” My personal favorite of all Iris in this price class. 
Standards opalescent ivory pink; falls deep rose, gilded gold. Long blooming period, early 
April to mid May. [Miss California x Golden Majesty}............ 75c; 3 for $2.10 
VIRGINIA MOORE VL-24” Does well in moderate shade. Very late, hence 
valuable to lengthen your season. A dainty bright yellow, prettily veined in brown....75¢ 
CAPRICE M-20” Perfumed deep claret-pink of great brilliance 60c; 3 for $1.50 
GOLDEN FLARE M28” Delicate pink, infused with gold, bright orange beard 60c 
You Need 7ABLE (RIS For Arrangements 
For MAY-JUNE Bioom 
USES and BLOOMING TIME: A distinct and especially useful type of Iris, resembling the Border Iris, 
and blooming late with them. But here the ideal is small flowers, gracefully arranged on slender 
stems and with narrow foliage. Hence much better adapted to table decoration and picturesque 
arrangements than most Bearded Iris. 
AVAILABLE SOON: Monarda, Montour, Pearl Cup, Treasure Trove. 
CRICKET (Knowlton) © ML-22” A striking variegata with plenty of contrast. 
Standards bright yellow, somewhat erect but closed. Beautiful velvety brown falls light- 
ening from burnt sienna to cinnamon-rufus and with tiny gold border. Gracefully formed 
flowers with heavy substance and flared falls. Pollen plentiful. {Prince of Orange x aN 
PINK DOVE (Austin 54) M-26” Standards lilac pink, arched, slightly open, 
exposing pure white style arms, each with a striking lavender ridge down the center. Falls 
deep lilac rose, reflexed, with a bright yellow beard. Stems quite slender making this variety 
very suitable for arrangements. [Dogrose x self}.........---. $3.00; 3 for $8.25 
A pale, duck egg blue self—one of the most beautiful blue Intermedi- 
LR ap eet ont eee Dee fe $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
Stunning bitone with brilliant purple standards and velvety 
BPA ips ROMA a ed 75c; 3 for $1.80 
RAJAH—A real eye-catcher—Only $2.00 
PRECIOUS GEM (Nelson ’50) * M-24” A new pattern in the Table Iris class, 
namely, a lovely rose plicatA with white ground and a stitching and stippling of mulberry 
rose. A vigorous grower and a good increaser. A descendant of the famous Parisiana, one of 
the parents of William Mohr. One you will fall in love with...... $2.00; 3 for $4.50 
PRECIOUS JEWEL (Nelson ’50) M-34” A sister seedling of Precious Gem. A 
dainty-stemmed violet-red bitone with falls darker than the standards. Petals neatly edged 
in brown. Distinctive and attractive..................0..e ees $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
WIDGET * 24” A Widget is a baby gremlin, and that fits to perfection! For here 
is a whimsical baby white plicata, so naive and delicate you will adore it. Standards white, 
speckled deep lavender; falls edged and peppered in the same tone. Beard blue-white. 
Imagine its usefulness in arrangements......................... 75¢; 3 for $1.80 
JOY *M M-24” A blending of copper, orange-red and violet. A joyous gem for 
brilliance in the border. A little larger and sturdier than the usual Table Iris. HM’43 - 
EsterelexeGoldensblareitmemenersne mcepeerent ceteris terstanes erates 75c; 3 for $1.80 
DAYSTAR * LM-20” Most unusual, for this is a dainty little creamy white with 
a vivid cadmium-orange beard. Flowers very small, hence adapted to various special uses to 
which larger ones cannot be put. Thin, wiry stems................ 75c; 3 for $2.10 
CHEWINK M-18” A charming miniature in silky light lavender blue with promi- 
nent yellow beard. Flaring falls give the flower a jaunty air. {Vesper Goldx ....]........ 
Ee RPO Als ot nL oe eee MeN Rate, RTI 75c; 3 for $2.10 
NAMBE * M21” A real slender-stemmed Table Iris that produces a blue and 
gold effect in the garden. Standards golden Empire yellow; falls Hortense violet blended to 
a margin of Empire yellow. New and striking..................... 75c; 3 for $2.10 
ZINGARA LM-17” Variegata, yellow standards, falls dark crimson, veins yellow. .60¢ 
TITMOUSE M-32” Amber yellow, speckled and edged deep violet....... 60c 
VISIT MY IRIS DISPLAYS 
You are cordially invited to visit my gardens when you head for the mountains—the Gold 
Rush country—for your outing. | especially invite you at Iris time, which this year will start 
about mid April and extend until about the end of May, and possibly somewhat into June. The 
color photo of my gardens, on page 39, will give you some idea of the gorgeous color spec- 
tacle that is in store for you here where the Rainbow makes its home. This year the display 
will be particularly fine, and most exciting for everyone. | will have many brand NEW named 
Iris creations, from various parts of the world, blooming here for the first time. Most of 
these have never been listed in any of my previous catalogs, and are the very last word in 
Iris. Once you have been here at blooming time, you will look forward, as do countless others, 
to this trip as an annual event. Color camera fans will find this garden a Rainbow Paradise. 
Many of you will receive this catalog in the summer, too late to see our 1955 displays. If 
you would like to plan to come in 1956, just attach a note (with your name and address) to 
your order asking that you be notified next spring shortly in advance of peak bloom. These 
many requests are filed separately from the orders, so please do not put this on the order 
itself. Blooming time varies greatly from year to year so it pays to send a postal asking 
when to come; or phone Placerville 74 J2. 
HOW TO REACH THE GARDENS 
My gardens are on a hilltop among the evergreens, not far from the Lincoln Highway, 
U. S. 50, the road to Lake Tahoe. After passing the Highway Patrol Office (California Depart- 
ment of Motor Vehicles) on the eastern outskirts of Placerville, watch closely for our sign on 
the LEFT, on Carson Road opposite Hangtown Pharmacy. Follow our signs to the gardens, 
about three miles. Bring your Iris-loving friends. Let them, too, enjoy our unfolding pageant 
of beauty. We'll be looking for you. 
W hile many garden plants are best moved in the winter, Iris are different. Most Iris are best planted in the SUMMER; a few kinds in the FALL, as explained 17 
under the different types of Iris. It is to your advantage to place your order soon after this catalog reaches you. 
