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Bloom August to November and in Spring 
USES AND BLOOMING SEASON: All through the long fall visitors keep asking us what we do to make our IRIS 
bloom again in the fall. It is not so much what we do, as the particular varieties we grow that have this inherent 
tendency. This is a rapidly evolving new class of Iris that gives you bloom TWICE a year at no higher cost than 
the usual once-bloomers. These bloom in the spring, and then give a repeat performance in the fall, the dates 
varying greatly with different varieties. A few are very new FREQUENT BLOOMERS, or EVERBLOOMERS, giving 
a display three or more times a year. Below are 52 varieties from 24 hybridizers in 12 states 
Massachusetts, Illinois, Utah, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Tennessee and California. 
HEIGHT AND SIZE OF FLOWER: Not many years ago all of the fall bloomers were low-growing plants with small 
flowers. Now tall varieties, with flowers as large as Tall Bearded Iris are becoming available in various colors. 
CULTURE and HOW TO ENCOURAGE AUTUMN BLOOM: General culture same as for Tall Bearded, page 20. Fall 
bloom is naturally more regular in warm Southern gardens than in the North, but much depends on the care you 
give them. Full details in my Manual, but briefly the following is the special care, particularly important in the 
North, that helps to bring on a second bloom. Plant in full sun, away from root competition. Use well prepared 
Soil fertilized thoroughly and deeply. Keep plants adequately moist (but not too wet), and well weeded, all 
through late winter and spring. Try giving a short rest after spring flowering; then keep well watered to bring 
on the second bloom. Fertilize several times during the summer with liquid manure, or with complete chemical 
fertilizer dissolved in water. Transplant every year or two, as crowded plants seldom rebloom. In cold regions 
plant in a warm protected spot, perhaps close to the south side of a light colored building, where they will get 
as much warmth during cool fall days as your climate will provide. Probably surest way is to cut off flowering 
stalks in spring on part of plants as soon as stalks appear. That will stimulate growth of new rhizomes, which 
will often bloom that fall. 
HARDINESS, SHIPPING and PLANTING TIMES: Same as for Tall Bearded, page 20. 
Relatively few Bearded Iris bloom during the summer; so it is helpful in planning continuity 
of bloom to know which have the strongest inherent tendencies in this direction. These are those Autumn 
Bloomers that often start their second bloom early, in June, July or August. These varieties are also ideal for 
the hybridizer aiming at everblooming Iris. Summer bloom is seldom as complete or heavy as spring bloom, but 
varieties vary greatly. | give below a list of 13 Autumn Bloomers that often bloom in summer. | use bold type to 
(For Winter Bloomers see page 19.) 
All in this list are marked + on the following pages: August Waves, Autumn Delight, Autumn Elf, Barre 
Beauty, Autumn Twilight, Gibson Girl, Joseph’s Mantle, July Beauty, October Shadows, Pink Lace, Sangreal, 
indicate those that have given me the heaviest summer bloom. 
September Sparkler, Two-for-Tea. 
AVAILABLE SOON: Ball Gown, Bengal Princess, Carabella, Echo Valley, Fall Velvet Improved, Farewell, Guiding 
Star, Halloween Night, Heatherlands, Molten, Red Ray, Whisperwood. 
Four Secret Varieties will be found in the sections devoted to the off-season bloomers, 
that is, the Autumn Iris (pages 13 to 15), and the Winter Iris (page 19). There are two in tones 
of te one yellow and one lilac tinted. Now track them down. See page 35 for full 
explanation. 
Autumn Blooming TALL BEARDED Iris — Large Flowered 
GLOWING AMBER (Craig ’53) ® A real break in Iris patterns and a real 
addition to my ever growing list of Autumn Bloomers. Tom Craig seems to have a way of 
bringing forth the most interesting and unusual combinations of color. Here the under color 
is golden amber over which burnt umber and sepia seem to be glazed in a smoky, radiating 
pattern. Surely unbeatable blood for those seeking rich colorings. HM’54 - {Joseph's 
MantleecRichyRalment| maeetm men. wh cn cit se ath ms Nin Rie Ae $10.00 
CUPID’S DART (Craig ’53) ® M-45” A pinkish ivory self with orange tan- 
gerine beard that may be likened to a picturesque blond with unrestrained make-up. The 
bright beard is like a clear cut dash of lipstick on a powder pink countenance. The smooth 
haft-cheeks are deeply rouged intense, warm pink. A giant twice-bloomer that might well be 
Mt. Washington in a bright new color. Flowers heavily in both spring and fall. The finest 
landscape pink | know. {(Mt. Washington x Flora Zenor) x Sib.}................. $8.00 
(Austin "52) * 30” Most continuous, heaviest bloomer 
of our 80 varieties of fall bloomers. Standards light amethyst pink with silvery tone, 
arched, gently waved. Falls deep rosy mulberry. Blooms in spring, starts again in September 
(or earlier) and blooms for 6 to 8 weeks. Up to 16 buds per stalk. Not only a very heavy 
fall bloomer but also an oddity as it has an inconstant number of standards. While there 
are usually 3, occasionally there will be just 1 or 2. UNE fragrant, pollen abundant. 
Boi SIAC CO So aL OOO CR. OT OTL I eT EC ae ee ae 5.00; 
SALLY ANN—Best Yellow Spring—Fall Bloomer—$2.50 
, including 
so novel and interesting it was introduced at $20. Invariably appeals to women with discriminating 
tastes in decoration, and has been found to be a perfect color companion for the new pinks. Has 
proved to be consistent twice-bloomer in originator’s garden. [(Advance Guard x Mit. No. 2-21) x 
Bap oul Os Levene ane wakes Satties « oer ae acetic meine ee eee $2.50; 
JOSEPH’S MANTLE—Amazing Frequent Blooniera2$3.00 or 
(Craig ’49) + EM-36” One of the new FREQUENT 
Bloomers from Tom Craig. He tells me this blooms with the early Iris, again with the late 
ones, still again in October or even mid-winter in mild climates. Often it blooms as heavily 
in October as does any Iris in sprinG. So colorful was named for ‘‘Joseph’s coat of many 
colors.” An immense flower in golden buff washed and striated red brown, with red brown 
stippling forming a margin to the falls. Tom Craig is an artist of renown. This creation of 
his makes one wonder if he has found a secret way of coloring his hybrids as he applies 
colors to his canvas. Joseph’s Mantle will amaze and captivate you. {(China Maid x Tiffany) 
x Mitchell Seedlings}. See my color photograph above. ........ $3.00; 
(Heller ’48) 2 a A lovely creation in an entirely new 
color. Standards pearly white with infusion of pink. Falls creamy white with a deeper infu- 
sion of pale buff pink. Beard very large, prominent, light yellow, becoming brilliant red 
orange, brightening up center of flower. Well named, for petals glisten with pearly irides- 
cence. Simply wonderful branching, starting near ground. Last fall every rhizome bloomed 
for me. Flowers develop splendidly from cut bud stalks. You can let them open inside if 
cold weather threatens. Most distinctive autumn bloomer to be introduced for several 
years. {Grecian Robe x E. B. Williamson}.................-.. $5.00; 
(Craig ’49) * M-34” Tom Craig tells me that this has proven to be a 
most consistent fall bloomer and that it is of an incredibly intense color. | also have re- 
ports on this from Oregon, Utah and Missouri and everyone who has seen it has been greatly 
impressed with the fiery brilliance of the coloring. Bronze-red, suffused and blazed ma- 
genta. A broad flaring flower of heavy substance. Imagine what it will do to add a dazzling 
blaze of color to your fall garden. HM’51.................... $5.00; 
(Craig ’49) * M-36” A large flower in strange cool greyed wisteria, 
(Smith ’45) E to LM-34” Of all yellow fall bloomers | have tried, this has 
the largest flowers and the clearest color—a beautiful even yellow, satiny in texturE, sparkling in the 
sun as if dusted with gold. Under favorable conditions, nearly every rhizome blooms. One of the few 
large enough and good enough to hold its own in the spring. Also, | know no other Iris that can surpass 
the record of Sally Ann for 4% weeks continuous spring bloom. Flowers often measure as large as 
6” x 6”. In mild climates, or in mild winters in moderately severe climates, often blooms through Jan. 
and Feb. as well as in spring and fall. Very fragrant. [Kalinga x Jelloway]..$2.50; 
BISHOP’S VELVET (Heller '48) 
season with the Intermediates, 3 weeks before peak of Tall Bearded bloom, and then give you another 
bloom later in the year. Perhaps the most velvety Iris | grow. A self in richest of blackish royal purples, 
with harmonizing blue beard, tipped in yellow. Not yet tested in East. [The Bishop x Sable}..$2.00 
LADY MOON (Whiting ’50) 
fall bloomers so far introduced. Among my 80 varieties of fall bloomers, | have no other white that 
compares with it for quality, size, general beauty. Comes closest | have to a fall blooming SNOW 
FLURRY. A novel white bitone in a new very pleasing color combination. A true white, yet standards 
are distinctly a blue white, beautifully cupped, ruffled. Falls rather flaring, distinctly creamy or 
yellow-white with an ivory beard. Over 90% of rhizomes bloomed for me last fall. A high quality Iris 
for the fancier and breeder. {(Purissima x Matula) x White Goddess}.................. ee... $2.00 
ROYAL BAND (Craig '50) 
the famous Minnie Colquitt. The many who have raved over Minnie can now have this twice-blooming 
edition. Standards bright purple, flushed white. Falls pure white, with a very prominent purple edge and 
a purple center line. Nicely ruffled. Pollen plentiful. {Mme. L. Aureau x (Tiffany x Los Angeles) } 
5 de Mer mptiie aS teeae ti ers Ae citi ane Rea nee ea CEC $2.00; 3 for $5.50 
VE-40” A stunning tall twice-bloomer that will start your 
M-34” A large, superb new white. Out-shines all other white 
* M-ML-34” Here we have the fall blooming counterpart of 
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