SECRET VARIETY CLUES — |#’Il pay you to find the 4 Secret Varieties that 
occur on pages 16 and 17 of Unusual Bearded Iris. See page 35. 
Use The DWARFS To Begin Your tris Season 
For MARCH-APRIL Bloom 
USES: Low edgings, rock gardens and window boxes or pots. Rhizomes small. 
BLOOMING TIMES: If you would like to be surprised and delighted each and every spring, then by 
all means plant some Dwarfs. Unlike other Iris, they awake from their winter slumbers with the 
first inkling of spring warmth. Some morning, before you are expecting them, there they'll be, 
blooming away when winter has hardly left. From then on the “‘Iris fever’ develops rapidly, and 
is soon at high pitch. 
AVAILABLE SOON: Buster Brown, Inchalong, Little Balkan, Nana, Sparkling Eyes, Veri-Gay, Whitone. 
PROMISE (Cook) Owm 4” The finest pink dwarf | have seen. Really has 
promise! A pearly mauve pink, with stiffly flaring wide horizontal falls that give it great 
distinction. A ‘‘must’” for every Dwarf hybridizer. HM’52 — [Arenaria hybrid } 
Re BA Ray nee er Wie” A rr ee cron A Sa Te $2.50; 3 for $6.95 
GREEN SPOT (Cook 51)  @*Ml E-12” A color break from all predecessors for 
your special attention. Imagine the novelty of a trim pure white flower with spreading 
horizontal falls having a half-inch patch of almost unbelievable bright medium green at end 
of beard. Holds untold possibilities for breeders desirous of increasing the amount of green. 
HM’51 — {Cook TB No. 10942 x Yellow Pumila}].............. $2.00; 3 for $4.50 
BLAZON (Welch ’52) @* EE-]” A true masterpiece. Deepest maroon self. 
Brilliant gold beard with spur and gold embroidery stitching radiating from beard, resem- 
bling some heraldic motif, which suggested the name. Fragrant, fertile. HM’52; RU Caparne 
Award ’53 - {((Purple Beauty x Burchfield) x Biflora) x Self}....$2.00; 3 for $5.50 
CARPATHIA (Schreiner) ©* EE-4” A true miniature; one of 4 known forms 
of Pumila, sought by every Dwarf breeder. A real midget, 4” high. Standards clear light 
yellow, crinkled. Falls olive yellow, edged light yellow. Beard particularly interesting, 
unusual; outer part clear cream; inner part deepest orange. Exceedingly floriferous. A 
boon to every Dwarf hybridizer. Scarce..................... $2.00; 3 for $5.50 
APRIL MORN (Welch '52) Ok EE4” A flax blue self of smooth clean color 
and with a blue beard. Wide flaring falls. Domed standards. Among the earliest of all 
dwarfs. Breeders have sought a blue Pumila for years; at last it is here. Fully fertile both 
ways. HM’52; Caparne Award 54 - {Cook-1546 x Sulina}...... $1.50; 3 for $3.35 
BLARNEY (Welch ’50) ©*M £-5” Much heralded in 1950, at time of introduc- 
tion, as the greenest bearded Iris in existence. Today it vies with Green Spot for top honors 
in this respect. Standards, arched, nearly white with faint lilac veins at base. Falls, pale 
olive green, heavily washed and vaguely lined in soft dark lavender. Beard prominent, 
nearly white. A ‘‘must” for all breeders of Dwarfs, and all working toward green Iris. 
i(Fianeees Xakalny exe COOKgl 54 Oilman enter stelsctertertr $1.50; 3 for $3.35 
BLUE BAND (Cook ’50) * EE-6” Among the bluest Dwarfs on the market today. 
A neat little blue bitone with long-oval standards, somewhat erect, light blue; falls deeper, 
violet blue, with white beard and tiny white signal at end of beard. Has the excellent char- 
acteristics of Mr. Cook’s earlier Dwarf introductions, Alinda and Violet Gem. Pollen pro- 
duced profusely. HM’52 - {Yellow Chamaeiris x blue Pumila....$1.50; 3 for $3.35 
CRETICA wil EE-4” One of the 4 known forms of Pumila. Sought by every 
breeder of Dwarfs. A tiny bright pink mauve with pale lilac beard. Hybridizers find it pro- 
duces blends in purplish to pinkish tones. Pollen blue, plentiful..$1.50; 3 for $3.95 
Upper left: SULINA; right: MOON GLEAM 
Sreatly Extend Your Iris Blooming Season 
UNUSUAL BEARDED IRIS 
The Hardy DWARFS, INTERMEDIATES, BORDE 
CULTURE, SHIPPING AND PLANTING TIMES for all 4 typ 
BURCHFIELD 
r d TABLE IRIS, pages 16 and 17 
: Pe aicceteces page 20 , m 
SULINA *@ EE-4” A true miniature; one of the 4 known forms of Pumila; 
sought by every breeder of Dwarfs. A midget, only 4” high. A deep violet-blue self with 
a blackish violet area like a black signal around lilac-blue beard. Even the pollen is blue. 
It is believed all blue Dwarfs stemmed from Sulina or some other similar form. So this is a 
collector’s item for any Dwarf hybridizer...............-+.-+- $1.50; 3 for $3.35 
STYLISH (Welch ’51) * EE-8” Experts consider this as near perfection as any 
Dwarf. Should be an ideal parent for breeding. Walter Welch says “If it has a fault, | 
cannot find it.” An absolutely new distinct color. A glowing petunia violet self with a blue 
beard, a rich ensemble. Wonderful wide petals, domed standards, flaring falls with clean 
hafts, heavy substance. Fertile. HM’52 — {Balkan x Endymion}. .$1.50; 3 for $3.35 
PRIMUS (Welch ’50) *i OEE-6” The truest and finest dwarf variegata in ex- 
istence today. Standards clear yellow, nearly closed. Falls smooth, lustrous mahogany, or 
brownish red, with neat yellow border like standards. A profuse bloomer, and close to a 
perfect Dwarf. In great demand by both Dwarf fans and hybridizers. HM’50; Caparne 51 - 
{(Chamaeiris x Sass Dark Ruby) x Cook 1546}............-: sees ese eee ee eee $1.50 
HILL’S RED SEEDLING ® EE-6” Red Dwarfs are scarce, and here is 
one of the nicest, a self in rich reddish wine with velvety falls. Light blue beard. .$1.50 
CUP & SAUCER (Welch ’51) () E-6” A new dwarf of intriguing form sug- 
gesting the name—standards form a true cup sitting upon the saucer-like falls. Coloring Is 
also very distinctive. Standards light mulberry. Falls a light pink ground heavily overlaid 
with mahogany red veins. A prolific bloomer that has real personality. {(Sass Dk. Ruby x 
Purples Beauty) x 1. Aremarid | actress ss.<1sse:ste'¢.ascearetelo ole essnete auaae ole ox tes oteaneieaene $1.50 
FAIRY FLAX (Cook ’51) ©* EE-11” One of the new strain Dwarfs developed by 
Mr. Cook and growing nearly 1 foot high. A clear light blue self with a white beard. Very 
blue and clear in tone. HM’51 — [Cook 10942 x blue Pumila}]....$1.25; 3 for $2.85 
PATH OF GOLD (Hodgson) ©* EE-9” A very pleasing bright yellow self 
from Bride x Jean Siret, so may have fall blooming tendencies. Beard also yellow, complet- 
ing color harmony. Fragrant. HM’51; RU Caparne ’52............ $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
ROSE BLUSH (Marx) ©* EE-5” Perhaps the largest-flowered real Dwarf. 
Petals sometimes reach spread of 5 inches. A smooth delightful pinkish lavender self with 
spreading falls. Prominent white beard. Often re-blooms in fall..$1.00; 3 for $2.25 
BARIA (Cook ’51) © E-10” New type released by Mr. Cook; stems nearly a foot 
high. A lovely light yellow with waved standards and falls. HM’51. $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
FIOR DEL MONDO (Hillson) * E11” A striking variegata in a novel pat- 
tern! Standards sulphur yellow. Falls ochre yellow, with strong variable markings in dark 
reD Orange beard. Popular. {Hill Sdlg. x Yellow Frills}......... $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
BRONYA E-5” A tiny miniature of refined form, very rich coloring. Standards 
mulberry; falls deep oxblood red, striking yellow beard. [Tony x Arenaria}...... $1.00 
TINY TREASURE ©* EE-5” A very choice new midget of proud carriage in 
bright canary yellow. Falls flare out horizontally. Blooms profusely. Sweet pea fragrance. 
PET Be cenneies ates Wes orcidlb SORES CES GEN CSTE Seren ere 75c; 3 for $1.80 
HEATHERBLOOM ©* EE-6” The largest red Dwarf | have ever seen. A 
striking deep Hydrangea red with domed or semi-pointed standards and dark velvety falls, 
lightening at the edges. A Dwarf that regularly draws the visitors with the attraction of 
ney OTE PRONE AMET cso canconosoocascnncodeenoecour 75c; 3 for $2.10 
MOON GLEAM *& EE-7” Choice large light sulphur yellow set off by a deep 
yellow beard. Falls, flaring, much larger, broader than in most Dwarfs. One of a new race of 
superior Dwarfs. [Sound Money x Chamaeiris}................-. 75c; 3 for $1.80 
©*@ EE-7” My personal favorite of all yellow Dwarfs. Extremely 
heavy bloomer of intense yellow color, almost orange. It can’t be beat for a low carpet of bril- 
liant color, either in the rock garden or as an edging. Also tops for breeders. Best known va- 
riety for working toward a true orange dwarf. When crossed with violet dwarfs, it gives blackish 
SHAG BSie eae Re en eee occ Rena motions cay eyak malcinn. Lace aerate 75c; 3 for $2.10 
MIST O’PINK % EE-9” A much-sought pink Dwarf. Bright rose-pink coloR, neat wide-ex- 
tended falls. Beard yellow. A superior form. {Rosemist x Arenaria}...75¢; 3 for $1.80 
AZUREA EE-6” Truly delightful. A fairly large Dwarf, close to sky blue. Falls pret- 
TL RIL (UA AMEes WERVGL GMS. oo sonoc gob acadocaagcoooes non Hesse 60c; 3 for $1.50 
AMBER QUEEN EE-8” A novel and interesting Dwarf with tall pointed standards, 
light yellow; falls, long narrow, light yellow, brushed deep amber yellow. Beard, bright yellowish 
Lower left: FIOR DEL MONDO; right: AZUREA 
OLAN GEA ses -keyraee oe Meee Mirna eterna ou inremi mince tae neice oes 60c; 3 for $1.50 
LITTLE JEWEL E-6” A splendid Dwarf done in silvery lilac rose pink with nicely 
cupped standards and nearly horizontal falls. Lovely coloring.......... 60c; 3 for $1.50 
TAMPA  €E-12” _— Reddest Dwarf, a true miniature. Long-stemmed, nice for cutting. 60c 
COLOR PLATE COLLECTION — Azurea, Fior del Mondo, Moon Gleam, Sulina_...$2.95 
FANCIER’S COLLECTION — Any 3 of the 6 marked © for only.............. $3.95 
BEGINNER’S RAINBOW RIOT — Any 6 of the 7 marked © for only........ $3.95 
CLOSE-OUT of Older DWARFS — 50c each 
3 Alike for $1.25 — Any 6 varieties for $2.75 — Any 12 for $4.95 
€>) = Choicest varieties, especially recommended 
ALINDA — Prolific tiny red-purple. 6”. 
€3 BLUE BEARD — Marbled white and lilac. 10”. 
BUZZER — Dark blue lilac and wine. 5”. 
CREAM TART — Frosty yellow, red tart. 9”. 
CURIOSITY — Green-yellow, overlaid violet. 8” 
€> DELPHA DEANE — Pretty yellow bitone. 11”. 
ELF — Velvety reddish wine. 9”. 
FAIRY — White, marbled purple. 6”. 
¢9 GOLD SPRITE — Tiny light yellow. 8”. 
aadachel LIGHTS — Fine soft sulphur-yellow 
€3 PRAIRIE GEM — Fine large intense yellow. 9”. 
PUCK — Stunning blackish violet. 12”. 
SAPPHIRE — Dark mulberry, black veins. 6”. 
SERPOLETTE — Ivory standards, soft violet falls. 5” 
€3 SILVER ELF — Creamy silver and mulberry. 11”. 
«3 SNOW CAP — Delightful snow-white. 9”. 
€3 SYRA — Blackish mulberry bitone. 8”. 
© THE GREAT SMOKIES — Buff-black mulberry. 
TINY TONY — Rich mulberry red. 7”. 
€} VERDUN — Reddish mulberry, yellow beard. 9”. 
VIOLET PRINCE — Dark Burgundy, lilac border. 
YLO — Sparkling bright yellow. 8”. 
© MAUVE MIST — Large misty mauve. 9”. 
MIGNONETTE — Lilac-blue and cream. 9”. 
16 Wondering about the hardiness of my stock and the ease of growing it? Read 
the experiences of others in cold regions, page 34. 
