Rainbow [ris 
Choice Selected Varieties 
Iris may be planted in any well-drained garden soil and should have 
full exposure to sun. They do not like much shade, but will endure 
heat and drought better than almost any other flower. Plant so the 
rhizomes (the bulb part) have the top partly exposed to the sun, 
otherwise if planted deeply they have a tendency to rot. 
AUGUST and SEPTEMBER are best months to plant Iris. 
ARAB CHIEF—One of the brightest and most attractive of the 
rich burnt orange, almost henna, tones. Its intense color value of 
great brilliance, makes it highly popular. 36 in. Each, 79c. 
BERKELEY GOLD—Considered about the finest deep yellow iris. 
A superb flower having brilliance of color and perfection of form 
superior to other yellow varieties. The flowers are large and freely 
produced. 40 in. Each, 49c. 
BLUE RHYTHM—Soft medium blue with silvery tone, smooth 
and velvety, clear colored. Described as a cornflower blue. It lacks 
nothing in branching, poise and growth. One of the distinctly better 
blue iris. Dykes Medal Winner 1950. 38 in. Each, 69c. 
BUFFAWN—A soft pinkish-buff color set off with a brilliant tan- 
gerine beard. Unusual color, prolific, attractive. 36 in. Each, 59c. 
CASA MORENA—Rich, glowing coppery chestnut-brown. Very 
large flower with a spicy richness that attracts everyone. One of 
the richest iris in the sienna-brown shades. A handsome, irridescent, 
solid self colored fiower. 38 in. Each, 98c. 
CHINA MAID—Here is a problem of describing an indescribable 
iris. There are shades of pink, golden copper and lilac smoothly 
blended together in superb beauty. Large flowers of fine form. 36 
in. Each, 69c. 
CITY OF LINCOLN—The King of variegated iris. A bold color 
contrast created by rich golden standards and bright velvety red 
falls. Has all the qualities of a good iris and is highly recommended. 
42 in. Each, 59c. 
ELMOHR—A sensational iris. The immense beautifully rounded 
flowers are colored somewhat between a bishops-purple and mul- 
berry-purple. It is robust, free-blooming, hardy and thrives any- 
where. The largest iris in existence. 38 in. Each, :79c. 
EXCLUSIVE—The pure light blue color of this flower is overlaid 
with a silvery mist, producing a “powder blue”’ or French blue ef- 
fect. A distinguished iris of oval form considered one of the most 
beautiful of this color. 40 in. Each, 48c. 
GARDEN MAGIC—A very smooth dark velvety red enhanced by 
an orange beard. Large,-well formed flower with a lacquer like 
finish. Hardy, well branched and free blooming. One of the best 
in this color. 38 in. Each, 59c. 
GREAT LAKES—An exceptionally fine iris of pure light blue with 
white beard. The flowers are large with flaring, stiff and crispy 
petals. A Dykes Medal winner, rugged and hardy. 48 in. Each, 79c. 
INDIAN CHIEF—A splendid red iris. Standards are violet red 
and falls a deep rich velvety red. The general effect is fine rich red. 
32 in. Each, 45c. 
RAINBOW IRIS BARGAIN 
Save up to 30% 
Includes the following six superb varieties. 
BERKELEY GOLD—Yellow 
INDIAN CHIEF—Red 
STARDOM—Pink 
EXCLUSIVE—Blue 
INDIAN HILLS—Purple 
WABASH—Bicolor 
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One each of the six iris— Val. $2.95 for ONLY $2.25 
Three each of the six iris— Val. $8.85 for ONLY $6.25 
DWARF IRIS 
A really delightful group of Iris especially suitable for the Rock 
Garden, or low _ border. 
They are early blooming 
and average about 8 inches 
in height. As hardy and 
satisfactory as the tall Iris, 
requiring the same culture. 
BRIDE — Creamy white, 
with a bright yellow beard; 
fragrant. 
FAIRY—This one is pale- 
blue and would be ex- 
tremely pretty planted with 
the yellow variety. 
ORANGE QUEEN—A 
lovely little iris of a beauti- 
ful deep yellow color. 
Fragrant. 
RO Y AL— Royal purple 
with standards of violet- 
blue. Very distinctive. 
Any of the above varie- 
ties, separately or mixed: 
each, 39c; 3 for $1.10; 6 for 
$2.00; 12 for $3.75. 
Dwarf Iris Citrea 
8 SPECIAL On every order for Iris of 10 or more roots (except \ 
a ~mixed) we will add an extra variety of our choice. 
ALL 
PRICES 
POSTPAID 
IRIS ELMOHR 
The World’s Largest Iris 
INDIAN HILLS—A giant purple—a true purple—the best of its 
class to date. 38 in. Each, 45c. 
JAKE—A white white, with no other color in it! A very large 
ne are eas formed, free blooming, and an’ easy grower. 38 in. 
ach, Cc: . 
LADY MOHR—A color combination previously unknown in 
bearded iris. The standards are oyster white, huge and slightly 
fluted. Fall are pale chartreuse or greenish-yellow, with prominent 
veining. A lovely flower on tall stem. 36 in. Each 89c. 
MEXICO—A strikingly blended bicolor iris with standards of 
buff-gold and broad plush-like falls of glowing red-brown. A com- 
bination of warm rich colors. The gigantic flowers are well placed 
and carried on strong stalks. A grand variety. 36 in. Each, $1.29. 
MINNIE COLQUIT—This really fine plicata is pearly white with 
a very striking wine colored stippled border. The large flower is 
well formed with very wide standards and falls, possessing excel- 
gene substance. Considered one of the best in this type. 35 in. 
Hach 98c. 
MULBERRY ROSE—An innovation in the iris world. Deep radiant 
mulberry rose color showing a brown shade. The beard is a heavy 
bronze. Flowers are large and of fine form and substance, growing 
on. tall well branched stalks. 40 in. Each, 79c. 
NEW SNOW—An iris just as pure in color as newly fallen snow. 
The flowers are very large and ruffled with no venations. Just a 
full orange beard to emphasize the purity of the bloom. 38 in. 
Each, $1.89. 
OLA KALA—A deep yellow or light cadmium color according 
to the Ridgeway color charts. One of the richest and most out- 
standing deep yellows. Winner of the Dykes medal in 1948 and 
ranked first in the 100 best iris varieties. Ruffled flowers on well 
branched stems. 36 in. Each, 89c. 
PRAIRIE SUNSET—Almost impossible to describe. A rich blend- 
ing of peach, apricot, rose, copper and gold which is stunning at 
first sight and every time thereafter. A fine big flower winner of 
the Dykes Medal and many other Awards of Merit. 34 in. Each, 89c. 
RANGER—Dark but very brilliant, almost true crimson red. A 
decided color with long cone-shaped closed standards. One of the 
last to bloom, a sure producer of fiowers and lots of them, with 
straight stems and fine branching. Very large. 36 in. Each, $1.39, 
SABLE—Almost black, a uniform shade of deepest blue-black- 
violet with blue beard. Sable has every attribute that a fine iris 
should possess—large size, tall stalks, thick substance and a won- 
derful lustrous sheen. 36 in. Each, 69c. 
STARDOM—Rapturous salmon shading to apricot buff. A clump 
gives the effect of glowing salmon apricot. A heavy flowering and 
very pleasing iris of great beauty. 34 in. Each, 49c. 
TREASURE ISLAND—A clear soft yellow of graceful form and 
pure coloring. A glow of orange at center enhances the beauty 
of the large flower. Very free flowering—a real beauty. 36 in. 
Each 59c. { 
VATICAN PURPLE—The really superb dark colored iris. Rich 
dark blue-purple with heavily textured satiny finish. Of bold 
stature with widely spreading falls. A grand iris. 38 in. Each, 79c. 
WABASH— A showy bicolor, having standards of pure white, falls 
of rich pansy-purple with narrow white border. Free blooming with 
slightly ruffled flowers. A Dykes Medal winner. 40 in. Each, 59c. 
MIXED—A grand assortment of all the colors of the rainbow. 
Selected and mixed from hundreds of fine varieties. 3 for 60c; 6 for 
98c; 12 for $1.85; 25 for $3.50. 
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