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A. GUDE SONS CO., INC

ROCKVILLE, MD.

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Our stock is known to be true to name.
All orders will be booked and shipped in
rotation, subject to stock being unsold and
available on receipt of order.

Place your orders early to avoid disap¬
pointment, as our stock of some varieties is
limited. Early planting, immediately after
the blooming season, will insure the greatest
possibility for bloom the following spring.

We guarantee all plants to be delivered in
good order. If plants should arrive in an
unsatisfactory condition, they should be re¬
turned immediately. We cannot guarantee
our plants to become established under all
growing conditions, but we do guarantee
good, strong, healthy roots, which, with the
proper planting and care, will produce the
maximum of bloom.

THE GARDEN

GOOD example is infectious and who¬
ever starts a garden invites emulation.
Man must have some hobby outside of
the common round, the daily task,
otherwise his life is not well balanced.

Long ago gardening was acclaimed the greatest
of human pleasures, the greatest refreshment to
the spirit of man. And those who plant a garden,
best know this wisdom.

To get closely in touch with nature, to watch
the procession of seasons, to note how change,
wondrous change, proceeds and how natural laws
govern the bursting of buds and unfolding of the
flowers is wholesome and leaves no time for ennui.

To plant some flower and watch it develop to
perfection is a fascinating and fruitful pastime.
It is creative and rich in object lessons to youth
and maturity.

As nations come to culture, love of the beautiful
prevails. There is nothing more beautiful than
a flower and no flower so precious as that raised
by our own efforts in our own garden, be it ever
so small. — E. H. Wilson.

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INTRODUCTION

HISTORICAL

This catalog of Irises is presented by the firm of A. Gude Sons
Co., Inc., whose connection with Horticulture and Floriculture began in
Washington, D. C., in the year 1888.

In 1927 we acquired an old Maryland farm comprising 371 acres.
It adjoins the thriving and progressive town of Rockville, which is some
15 miles North and a little West of the Nation’s Capitol.

Here we have developed a modern nursery devoted to a general
nursery business, which includes our specialty: the growing of roses for
the wholesale cut-flower trade.

Recognizing the popular demand for that most versatile and accom¬
modating of all garden perennials, the Iris, we established a large Iris
garden laid out in crescentric beds with broad walks radiating from the
center. Here are grouped nearly all of the better varieties of the
Tall Bearded Irises arranged with careful attention to color harmony
under the direction of the eminent Iris authority, Mr. B. Y. Morrison.

IRIS ANATOMY

To assist you in placing the colors mentioned in the following pages
we have included a skeleton sketch of the Iris flower, with explanatory
legends. STANDARDS refer to the three upper petals and FALLS

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refer to the three lower petals of the Iris. They are abbreviated herein
bv the letters S and F respectively. The name of the originator, if
known, and the year of introduction appear in parenthesis after the
name of each variety.

PLANTING AND CULTIVATING

The first and only real obstacle to overcome is procurement. To
meet this we have listed herein a choice array of the better Irises at
prices which are in keeping with their availability to us, the rapidity with
which they multiply and the low overhead of our organization.

The Iris will grow almost anywhere, providing two important re¬
quirements are fulfilled — “Heads in the sun and dry feet.” Therefore
select for your Iris planting a sunny location where there is good drain¬
age. They will not prosper in low, damp, shady spots. Partial sun is
permissible. In fact some varieties, like MOTHER-OF-PEARL, are at
their best when grown protected from the blazing afternoon sun.

They are useful if not indispensable subjects, for bordering open
wood-land paths and drives, to cover barren spots on hillsides, and are
excellent for banks and terraces, to prevent erosion. They have real
commercial value in this respect, for on the steep declivities of the
Aloselle and Rhine rivers, millions of these plants hold in the grasp of
their matted roots the soil of vast vineyards.

AVOID DEEP PLANTING

Cut off the tops to within four to six inches of the fleshy root
(rhizome), cut back the long fibrous roots, scoop out a shallow hole,
cover with earth and “step on it.”

Any month will do providing the ground can be worked. A light
covering should be laid over them if the planting is done after August
1st, but this may be omitted if the work is done earlier in the season,
as the roots will have “taken hold” and no heaving of the rhizomes may
be feared the following winter. June and July are the most favorable
months for transplanting. If you are in doubt, protect them by a light
covering in the early Winter of their first year, using any available
fibrous material, but this should be removed before growth begins in the
Spring.

FERTILIZATION

While Irises are accommodating as to soil and location, they make
an appreciative response to cultivation and fertilization. Magnificent
specimens may be expected every season, year after year, if the plants
and clumps are carefully weeded, grass pulled up, the surface of the

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soil lightly stirred and bone meal dug in around their roots in the Fall.

Soil reaction is not important, an alkaline or mildly acid soil will
serve their purposes admirably.

DISEASE

Iris Rot is about the only disease to be feared and it is the result
of bad environment. Do not waste your time and money by attempting
to cure it with antiseptics, but simply dig up the affected roots, cut
away the evil smelling and decomposed portion and plant the healthy
remnant rhizome in a more favorable spot. It is also good practice in
the late Summer to pull away all blades which have become discolored.
Large clumps should be thinned out or divided as they become crowded.
This will occur every four or five years, depending upon the rapidity
with which the particular clump multiplies. These simple directions will
result in your marking the date of your first Iris bloom as surely as you
did the advent of the Easter Rabbit, more or less years before.

GROWING NEW VARIETIES

The development of new varieties from seeds has been left to the
specialist but it may well be practiced by anyone. They will bloom
the second year from seeds planted in the early Fall and if a few simple
rules are followed with reference to utilizing sturdy and exceptional
stock for pollen and seed parents, the results are bound to be worth
the trifling effort, not to mention the possibility of a magnificent new
variety for the pleasure of succeeding generations.

To leave this vast field of endeavor in Iris research to the so-called
or self-styled Iris specialist, enthusiast or hybridizer is on the assump¬
tion that they know what they are about. The fact is, they do not know.
Inheritance is not fore-ordained and the “science of genetics has yet
to produce a superior pod of beans or a flock of hens” according to the
eminent geneticist, Raymond Pearl.

From this you may reason correctly that the efforts of the amateur
are to be encouraged rather than despised. Bear in mind, however, that
a worth-while subject may develop as a result of your efforts in the
course of a life time and, it may not, but you will get varieties, all
different, some of which will be equal or superior to many named and
catalogued Irises now on the market. It is a fascinating pastime and
is not yet prohibited by law.

We can supply your demand for any Perennial, Rock Plant, Shrub
Tree or any plant that will grow in the United States.

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LIST OF VARIETIES

^TERGLOW (Sturtevant 1917) 3 feet. Soft lavender-gray shading to
buff. Well branched and vigorous grower. Attractive and
useful. Bed 28 _ 3 for 50c

ALBERT VICTOR (3^ feet) Handsome deep toned Pallida, Multiply¬
ing rapidly, having a long blooming period and is valuable for
large clumps in the corners of the garden or landscape pur¬
poses. Bed 44 _ _ — ______ - 3 for 50c

ALCAZAR (Vilmorin 1910) S. lavender-violet. F. velvety purple. Tall,
sturd}' grower. A sombre beauty from France. Bed 15 — 3 for 50c

AMAS (Foster 1885) S. blue. F. violet-purple. Early flowering species
from Asia Minor. The flowers are large and are inclined to flop
somewhat in hot sun — - - - - - - 3 for 50c

Al^l^ASSADEUR (Vilm. 1920) 3^4 feet. S. dull coppery violet. F.
Deep reddish-purple, flaring outward. Conspicuous orange beard.
Competition increases its value. It possesses every virtue of a
superior Iris. Bed 31_ - - — - - 3 for $1.00

AMBIGU (Vilm.) S. smok}- red. F. reddish-purple. ]\Iultiplies slowly.
iMuch admired - - - - - 3 for 50c

ANNA FARR (Farr) S. white, lighth* bordered, pale blue. F. pure
white with pale blue markings at the base, immense flowers with
ver^- large petals of great substance; horizontal falls producing an
orchid like effect, height 36 inches. Bed 62 - 3 for 50c

APHRODITE (D3'kes 1922 ) 4 feet. Bright pink-violet self. Grows
vigoroush* and blooms longer than anj’ other. Parents unknown.
It came unheralded and unexpectedly in a bed of Pallida seedlings.
Has a great future _ each, $1.00

ARCHEVEQUE (Vilm.) Il4 feet. S. deep violet. F. purple-violet.
Small flowered variety* but exceptionalh* rich. Bed 51 - 3 for 50c

ARLINGTON (Simpson 1923) 3 feet. S. ros}* lavender. F. bright velvet^"
reddish-violet. General garden effect light red. A large brilliant
flower from a garden in Virginia. Bed 40 _ _ _ 3 for $1.00

ASIA (Yeld 1916) 4l4 feet. S. silver^' lavender. F. pale reddish-purple.
Bright golden beard. Stateh*, majestic and fragrant. Flowers
well formed and wonderfulh’ colored. Multiplies slowH but 3’ou
will not mind that. Bed 9 _ each, $1.50

AJJRORA (Yeed 1909) 4 feet. Light pink of good habits and like man^'-
of the delicateH colored, appreciates some shade. Bed 42 _ 3 for 50c

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AUTUMN KING (Sass) 2 feet. A large, well formed blue bicolor
which blooms in May and again in October with unfailing regu¬
larity. Bed 35 - - - - - 3 for $1.00

BALLERINE (Vilm.) 2^ to 3 feet. S. blue-violet. F. wisteria-violet.
Flower has a crisp, crinkled appearance and possesses a silvery
sheen. Lemon beard. Falls almost circular. An incomparable
Iris in the class. Bed 36 _ _ _ _ _ each, 50c

BARONET (Sturt) 3^4 feet. S. chicory blue. F. blue-violet. Garden
effect blue at close range. Good but not indispensable. Bed
54 - - - - - - 3 for 50c

BARTON HARRINGTON (Fryer) 2 feet. S. clear golden yellow. F.
brown with a reddish tone. Above the average. Not as good as
Solana or Iris King which it resembles, but worth having _ 3 for 50c

BEAU IDEALS (Sass) White plicata with an almost solid border of
petunia violet on both standards and falls _ _ — _ _ — ._50c

B. Y. MORRISON (Sturt.) Standard lavender-violet. F. raisin purple
with pale wide border. Striking and unusual. Bed 64 - 3 for $1.00

CAMELOT (Bliss 1918) 4 feet. White margined with pale violet blue.
Free flowering. Bed 52 _ _ _ _ — - - for 50c

CAPRICE (2 feet) S. reddish-purple. F. deeper. A very good red self.
Bed 59 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6 for 50c

CARDINAL (Bliss 1919) 3 feet. S. bronzy lavender. F. raisin purple.
As beautiful as Dominion but a much better Iris for the garden.

each, $5.00

CARTHUSIAN (Marshall) S. clear blue. F. dark blue reticulated brown
at claw; large and fragrant. Height 2 feet. Bed 64 _ _ _ 3 for 50c

CATERINA (Foster-Wall 1909) 4 feet. Massive lavender flowers on
sturdy flexuous stems. Similar to Pallida Dalmatica but larger
and more veined. Sweetly fragrant. Requires good drainage.
Bed 64 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .__3 for 50c

CLUNY (Vilm. 1920) S. pale lilac blue. F. deeper color. Exquisite
shade of blue and floriferous. Bed 41 _ _ _ _ _ —3 for 50c

COL. CANDELOT (Mil. 1907) S. smoky copper. F. crimson held
horizontally. Unique and in a class by itself for red effect. Bed
46 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 for 50c

CONQUISTADOR (-Mohr) 5 feet. A violet-mauve giant from Cali¬
fornia. Not recommended unless you are willing to give it the
special care which it demands. Bed 61 - - — each, $1.50

CORRIDA (Mill. 1914) A fine light blue with medium size flowers borne
over a long season. Bed 58 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _3 for 50c

CRETONNE (Bliss) 3 feet medium size. Red-purple tones. Orange
beard. Desirable and well named. Bed 55 - - - - - 6 for 50c

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You are cordially invited to visit our Nurseries in Rockville, Md., during the Iris blooming season,
which will begin this year about the second week in May and continue throughout the month.

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CRIMSON KING (2^ feet) Deep, rich, dark red-purple, close to Kochii.
In fact so close that one should not have both. Increases rapidly
and is a very good Iris _ 6 for 50c

CRUSADER (Foster 1913) 3^2 feet. Well branched, clear blue bi-color
with orange beard. Large flowers. Garden effect blue. Has stiff
competition but maintains its place among the blues. Bed 17.

3 for 50c

DALILA (Denni<=: 1914) S. white slightly tinted lilac. F. rich red-purple.
Yellow’ beard. Multiplies slowly. Should be in every collection.
Bed 49 - - - - - - 3 for 50c

DAPHNE (Bliss 1920) A much improved Rhein Nixe and close to
Mildred Presby. Increases slowdy. S. white. F. blue. Bed 64.

each, 50c

DEJAZET (Vilm. 1914) S. rose orange. F. reddish-violet. Medium

size flowers. Takes its own time in multiplying.^ - 6 for 50c

DIADEM (Bliss) S. lilac rose. F. mauve. Bright orange beard. Has
many admirers. Beds 4 and 61 _ _ _ _ _ 6 for 50c

DIMITY (Bliss) A strong growing variety with tall branching spikes.
S. white, slightly veined and penciled moth. F. wide, long, spread¬
ing, a fine shape, faintly veined with lavendar towards the upper
half. A"ery decorative plant as a cut flower. This is one of the
most distinct of Air. Bliss’ seedlings. Its soft coloring will appeal
to all. Height 3 feet. Bed 54_ _ _ _ _ _ 3 for 50c

DOMINION (Bliss 1917) A magnificent blue-violet indigo-purple com¬
bination. In fact so good that someone purloined all of our
original stock some years ago. This variety will be scarce for
years. Produces seedlings w’hich are superior to the parent.

Valuable for breeding purposes _ _ _ each, $4.00

DR. BERNICE (2 feet) S. coppery bronze. Reproduces rapidly. Ex¬
ceptionally vigorous and blooms for a long period. Large stock.
Attractive price. Bed 51 - - - - - - - 6 for 50c

DRAKE (Bliss) S. and F. a pale Cambridge-blue. A very free-flowering
variety on the lines of Pallida Dalmatica; 3 feet high. Bed 65.

6 for 50c

DREAM (Sturt. 1918) A light pink Pallida. The most popular pink of
American origin _ _ _ _ _ 3 for 50c

DUKE OF BEDFORD (Bliss) Seedling of Dominion. S. deep violet.
F. much deeper tone. General effect, deep violet with a shade of
red throughout (Bonnewitz) - - - each, $2.50

Gladiola Bulbs planted now will give color to your garden in
August. We have a good selection of Bulbs.

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ECKESACHS (G. & K.) Early blooming variety with lavender-violet
standards and deep violet falls. Very charming. Stock limited.
Bed 58 _ 3 for 50c

EDOUARD MICHEL (Verd. 1904) Deep red-violet. Frilled standards.
Wide falls. Distinctive. Reproduces slowly. Garden effect pink.
In great demand. Bed 59 _ 6 for 50c

EGLAMOUR (Hort. 1921) An immense purple bi-color. Increases
slowly. The largest Iris we have. Bed 61 _ _ _ each, 50c

^ E. H. TENKINS (Bliss 1919) A superior blue-purple bi-color blooming
with exceptional freedom. Reproduces slowly and is therefore
scarce. You must have this one. Bed 14 _ _ _ __3 for $1.00

ELDORADO (Vilm.) Distinct and pleasing bronze heliotrope and violet-
purple with a brilliant yellow beard. General garden effect deep
golden yellow. Attractively priced. Bed 38 _ 6 for 50c

FAIRY (2^2 feet) Free blooming white of medium size with blue tone
styles. Has the fragrance of orange blossoms. A dainty, graceful,
bewitching, well named flower. Bed 34 - 6 for 50c

FRANKLIN BEYNON (Per. 1923) Rosy mauve self. Blooms over a
long period. A desirable Iris in every particular. Bed 64.

3 for 50c

GAVIOTA (Mohr 1923) White edged yellow. Medium height and size.
A distinctive Iris recently introduced from the golden west. Bed
54 _ each, 50c

GEORGIA (Farr 1920) 314 feet. S. and F. soft shade of rose. Bright
orange beard. A beautiful, delicately colored variety originating
in the gardens of the late B. H. Farr. Bed 57 _ 3 for 50c

GRACCHUS (early flowering) S. light yellow. F. brownish-crimson
with purple markings. Bed 54 _ 6 for 50c

GREVIN (Vilm.) 21^ feet. Large flowers. S. violet and yellow. F. deep
violet with yellow veining. Increases slowly. Bed 58 _ 3 for 50c

^ HALO (Yeld) A vigorous free blooming Iris with delicate soft tones of
lavender-blue and violet. Bed 16 _ 3 for $1.00

HARRIET PRESBY (Presby 1922) 3^/4 feet. Pink self. Large flower
somewhat like Aphrodite. Desirable. Bed 12 _ 3 for 50c

HER MAJESTY (Perry) 2^4 feet. S. pale pink. F. deeper shade. An
old standby. Not rated among the finest but is easily a favorite
with those who like grace and beauty along conservatory lines.
Bed 53 _ _ _ 6 for 50c

HERMIONE (New) Late flowering. Purple self. Is far from a perfect
Iris as it has been called. Bed 64 _ each, 50c

New French Hybrid Philadelphus bloom with Iris and form a fine

background.

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IGOUF (Mil.) A lavender-blue Iris which has a cream and tan edge on
its standards and canary markings at the throat of the falls. Is of
medium size. Bed 64 - 3 for 50c

— ' IRIS__KING (G. & K.) 2 feet. S. old gold. F. rich velvety crimson
maroon edged with gold. Some have claimed introduction just
as good or better, but we refuse to be led astray. You will like
it and will be perennially thankful for having acquired this beauti¬
ful Iris. Bed 8__. _ — _ 3 for 50c

ISOLINE (Vilm.) 2^ feet. S. lilac pink. F. old rose. Has a golden
throat and a 3'ellow beard. Excepting for the drooping falls which
hug the stem, this is one of the most beautiful. A general
favorite. Bed 19 - - - - - - - 3 for 50c

JACQUESIANA (Lemoine 1840) 2l4 feet. S. copperj' crimson. F.
maroon. Originated nearh' a centur\" ago but continues to hold
the affections of the Iris lover. Bed 48 _ _ — 6 for 50c

JULIA MARLOWE (Shull) feet. S. Chinese violet. F. raisin purple.
Flower measures three inches wide b\" five and a half inches high.
Vigorous grower, producing abundant blooms on well branched
stems. Form of flower displeases some, but we hold it in high
favor. A recent introduction. Bed 28 _ each, $1.00

JUNIATA (Farr) Exceptional!}' sturd}^ variety. Three feet tall. Clear
blue-violet self. One of our favorites. Bed 13 _ 6 for 50c

KATHRYN FRYER (Fryer 1917) S. straw yellow. F. velvety maroon

with white and 3'ellow markings. Orange beard. A late flowering,
fragrant variet}^ Bed 27 - ._6 for 50c

KOCHII (2 feet) Earl}^ flowering, deep purple self. Well known and so
common it has been dropped from man}- lists, but, to our way of
thinking, it belongs in every garden in America _ 6 for 50c

LADY FOSTER (Foster) 314 feet. S. pale blue. F. light blue-violet,
veined old gold at the throat. Massive flower gracefully held on
long stem. It has never been unfavorably criticised to our knowl¬
edge. Requires good drainage. Bed 65 _ 3 for 50c

LE NEIGE (Verd. 1912) A glistening cream}' white with a yellow beard.
Establishes slowly but reproduces fairh' rapidly and is held in high
esteem. Bed 7 _ 3 for 50c

LENT A. WILLIAMSON (Wilsm. 1918) S. lavender-violet. F. pansy
violet to cotinga purple. All that an Iris should be. Known
to the initiated as Lent A. or L. A. W. The Iris which put
Bluffton, Indiana, on the map. Bed 32 _ 3 for 50c

LEPINOUX (Mil. 1923) S. aniline blue. F. deep purple. Large flower
on the tallest of stems. Must be well drained. Bed 64 _ 3 for 50c

Red Flowering Dogwood can be planted now. Ask to see them.

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LOHENGRIN (G. & K. 1910) A blending in shades of cattelya mauve.
Robust and floriferous. Almost invariably criticised by Iris fans
but owned by all of them. A superior Iris for landscape purposes.
Bed 21_. _ 6 for 50c

LORD LAMBOURNE (Perry) 3^2 feet. S. rose faun. F. rich crimson.
Bright yellow beard. Said to be a magnificent variety - each, 50c

LORELEI (G. & K. 1909) 2 feet. Standards light yellow. F. ultra-
marine blue. Garden effect yellow. Bed 20 - 6 for 50c

MADAME GAUDICHAU (Mil.) feet. S. Bradley’s violet. F. dark
purple. Among the first ten Irises in all the world. Some day we
hope to see an acre of it in bloom. Bed 26 _ 3 for $1.00

MADY CARRIERE (Mil.) 3 feet. S. pale plumbago-blue. F. ageratum-
blue shading to rich yellow at the base. Possibly superior to
Afterglow which it resembles _ 6 for 50c

MAGNIFICA (Vilm.) 4 feet. S. violet-blue. F. reddish-violet reticu¬
lated brown. Fragrant. Splendid flower of brilliant contrast. A
French nobleman with a Roman name. It is distinguished, glori¬
ous and sublime. Bed 48 _ 3 for $1.00

MA MIE (Cayeux 1906 ) 2^2 feet. Early blooming white frilled with
blue. You will probably get as good an Iris in your first crop
of seedlings. Bed 41 _ 6 for 50c

MEDRANO (Vilm. 1920) S. reddish copper. F. slightly darker crimson
purple. Flecked with buff and lavender _ 3 for 50c

MIDWEST (Sass) 2^2 feet. S. and F. light lavender, stippled brown. A
curious and appealing flower. Makes a wonderful display under
artificial light, which is something most Irises will not do. Bed 64.

3 for 50c

MILDRED PRESBY (Farr 1923) 2^2 feet. S. palest yellow, nearly
white. F. deep rich velvety violet. This was a favorite of Mr.
Farr’s, than whom there was no better judge. Bed 64 — each, $1.00

MIRANDA (Hort. 1919) 3^4 feet. A clear deep violet-blue. You will
remember this one after having seen it in our garden - 3 for 50c

MLLE. BLANCHE PION (2^4 feet) S. bronzy-yellow. F. lavender-
blue. Margin silver. Has its admirers, although not many. We
rate it an uninteresting Iris _ 3 for 50c

MLLE. CHERI (Sturt. 1918) Ageratum-violet, flushed pink with a
yellow under tone. An exquisite Iris, tall and vigorous _ 3 for 50c

MLLE. DURRAND (Dennis 1912) S. dome shaped, old gold. F. old
gold flushed with lilac. Requires protected location, good drainage
and special care, but is worth it _ $2.00

Plant Hardy Lilies between your Iris for later bloom.

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MME. CHEREAU (Lemon) S. and F. white, elegantly frilled, with a
wide border of clear blue. An old variet\% always admired; 32
inches tall. Bed 33 _ 6 for 50c

MME. CHOBAUT (Dennis) 3 feet. S. white shot through with citron
yellow shading to wine red. F. white margined lilac. Fragrant,
delicately colored and much admired variety. Bed 58 - 3 for 50c

MONSIGNOR (Vilm. 1907) S. pale violet. F. same shade but heavily
veined with deep purple. A good Iris at a low price. Bed 24.

6 for 50c

^ TURNING SPLENDOR (Shull 1922) Large beautifully formed flowers
of a rich red-purple color. Attractive in the “morning sun,” but not
after the evening rain. Somewhat temperamental as to location.
Rated above 90. Silver medal A. 1. S. 1926. Bed 50 _ each, $1.00

MOTHER OF PEARL (Sturt.) 4 feet. A soft lavender, widely adver¬
tised. Develops its full beaut}- in the semi-shade. Very fragrant,
ladies favorite. Bed 30 - - - - - - 6 for 50c

MRS. NEUBRONNER (2 feet) Rather small flowers of a rich, deep
3'ellow. Bed 54 - - - 6 for 50c

MRS. TINLEY (Bliss 1919) An excellent violet-blue bi-color with a
conspicuous orange tipped beard. Bed 58 _ _ _ 3 for 50c

MRS. W. E. FRYER (Fryer) 2^2 feet. S. pale mauve. F. dark purple
with a lighter margin. A fairly good Iris. Bed 64 _ 6 for 50c

MT. PENN (Farr) 2^4 feet. S. rose, shaded violet. F. crimson suffused
with violet. Prominent deep yellow beard. Requires no label
regardless of the number of Irises in your garden. Bed 11.

3 for 50c

NINE WELLS (Foster) S. light violet. F. deep purple-violet with a
white patch at the throat. A late flowering subject, and fairly
good, bloomJng on four-foot stems. Bed 25 _ 6 for 50c

OCHRACEA-COERULEA (Syn. sunset) (Dennis 1919) A marvelous
blending of buff, blue and gold. Has no faults, is universally ad¬
mired and we give it our unqualified endorsement. Bed 64.

each, 50c

ODAROLOC (Andrews) Fine, tall Pallida with pink tones. Spell this

word backwards and it would be well named _ each, $1.00

OPERA (Vilm. 1916) S. pans}’ violet. F. violet-purple. General garden
effect red. L’seful because of its color, but it is difficult to estab¬
lish and multiplies slowly. Bed 2 _ 3 for $1.00

Order Darwin Tulip bulbs now for planting this Fall between your

Iris.

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PALLIDA-DALMATICA (3^ feet or better) S. and R pale blue. The
highest rating Iris and will eventually be planted by the millions.
The origin of this variety is lost in antiquity. Seedlings inferior
to the true variety have been distributed under the name. Some
catalogues are listing a special form as Princess Beatrice and, for
a good reason, a fancy price. Bed 23 - 6 for 50c

PARC DE NEUILLY (Verd. 1910) 2^/4 feet. A deep plum purple self.
Flowers usually followed by a big flock of seed pods. Transmits
its dusky tones to others, especially the Pallidas when crossed
with them. Named for a park just outside of Paris where a
R. C. Hospital was located during the World War. Bed 22.

6 for 50c

PARISIANA (Vilm. 1911) 2^ feet. S. white with blotches and dots of
lilac-purple. F. white, frilled lilac. This one will also be dupli¬

cated in your bed of seedlings. Bed 58 _ 6 for 50c

PAULINE (Farr 1913) 3 feet. S. and F. pansy violet. General garden
effect bright pink. Good in all respects. Bed 51 _ 6 for 50c

PERFECTION (Barr 1880) 214 feet. S. light blue. F. violet-black.

Orange beard. An excellent low-priced variety. Bed 45 — 6 for 50c

PIONEER (Bliss) Brilliant purple which the originator claims as a
“pioneer in a new color for garden Irises.” Comments from all
sources are favorable. Stock limited _ each, $1.50

PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE (G. & K. 1910) S. sulphur yellow.
F. rich plum, border cream. This Iris should be planted in large
clumps where a light yellow garden effect is wanted. Bed 37.

6 for 50c

PROSPER LAUGIER (Verd. 1914) S. sorghum brown. F. bordeaux to
Indian purple. Bed 39 _ 6 for 50c

PROSPERO (Yeld 1920) A large, blended violet bi-color with yellow
tones at the base of the standards and a brilliant orange beard.
Requires staking to support the big crop of flowers on exceedingly
long stems. Bed 60 - - - 50c

QUAKER LADY (Farr 1909) 2^4 feet. S. smoky lavender shaded yel¬
low. F. ageratum-blue and old gold. In demand by landscape
architects. Appeals strongly to feminine tastes. Bed 25 _ 6 for 50c

QUEEN CATERINA (Sturt. 1917) 3i/4 feet. Lavender-violet self of
fine form and substance. Held in high regard by all lovers of Iris.
Bed 41— _ 3 for 50c

QUEEN OF MAY (Salter 1859) 2^4 feet. Soft rosy violet, almost pink.
Common but in great demand. Bed 47 _ 6 for 50c

Named varieties of English Hybrid Delphenum.

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Irises

RHEIN NIXE (G. & K. 1910) 2^/4 feet. S. white. F. violet-purple.
General garden effect white. Will some day be replaced by Mildred
Presby but not until money is easy to acquire or the price of the
latter falls to the same level. Bed 18 - 6 for 50c

RHEINTRAUBE (G. & K. 1917) 3 feet. S. clear light blue. F. dark
purple. Form of flower is attractive. The falls are almost hori¬
zontal. Exceptionally floriferous. Is easily a favorite with all of
our visitors and rated by us in the first twenty-five of the world’s
fine Irises. Bed 3 - each, 50c

RODNEY (Bliss 1919) 314 feet. A fine dauphin’s violet Pallida. Bed 55.

3 for 50c

ROMEO (Mil. 1912) S. citron yellow. F. purple, lilac at center. You
may like it. We do not. Bed 64 - 6 for 50c

ROSEALBA (Bliss) Deep rose colored flowers. Bed 51 - 3 for 50c

ROSEWAY (Bliss 1919) 3 feet. Fine Iris for landscape purposes as the
rose-lilac color is apparent at a distance. Bed 47 _ 6 for 50c

SAPtIRONIA (Alorrison) Pure white flowers of fine substance. AIul-
tiplies rapidly. Bloom very freely _ each, $5.00

SAN GABRIEL (Dean) 4 feet. Colossal lavender-mauve. Requires
staking and good drainage. A “Sun Kist” product accustomed to
dry, sandy locations. Bed 55 - 3 for 50c

SASS NO. 70 (Sass) The best dark red-purple self in our collection.
S. dome shaped. F. approach horizontal. Original stock acquired
five years ago and it holds a secure place in our affection. Bed 55.

3 for 50c

SEMINOLE (Farr 1920) A beautiful red toned bi-color. S. amparo
purple. F. raisin purple. We like it immensely and so did Air.
Farr who considered it one of his finest. Bed 5 _ 3 for $1.00

SHEKINAH (Sturt. 1918) 3-314 feet. As far as our information goes
this is the only good, low-priced yellow of Pallida habit. Bed 10.

3 for 50c

SINDJKA (Sturt. 1918) Blend of dull lavender and olive buff and of
mauve to manganese violet, which is an elaborate official descrip¬
tion in our opinion. Bed 58 _ ; _ 3 for 50c

SOLANA (Shull) S. chrome yellow. F. bordeaux. General effect
yellow. A very fine subject and one not found in the average
catalogue. It occupies the key position in our planting, viz., the
center bed. Bed 1 _ 6 for 50c

SWEET LAVENDER (Bliss 1919) S. pale lavender-blue. F. rose-
lavender. The form is exquisite and it is one of the most popular
Irises in the garden. General effect rosy mauve. Bed 6—3 for 50c

Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees in all the better varieties.

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TAFFETA (Cleveland) S. Heliotrope gray flushed olive buff. F. dull
lavender of Pallida type. The ladies “just love it.” Bed 64. 6 for 50c

THORBECKE feet) S. white. F. prune purple. This one has been
overlooked. Crowded out of the catalog by a lot of inferior Irises.
To see it is to like it. Bed 58 - - - 6 for 50c

TRISTRAM (Bliss) S. creamy white. F. deep rich red-purple, almost
black. Striking subject but increases slowly. Bed 29 - 3 for 50c

TROJANA (Species) S. lavender. F. red-purple. According to J. C.
Nicholls this is not to be confused with Junonia, for it is a distinct
species - - 3 for 50c

TROPIC SEAS (Shull) Not unlike and fully as good as Prospero.
Vigorous grower and reproducer. Requires no staking and is
first class in all respects. Bed 56 - - - 3 for $1.00

VALERY MAYET (Dennis) Approaches red in general garden effect.
Very good Iris. We have cut off a part of the long French name
which is the only item about it we did not like. Bed 64 _ 3 for 50c

VIOLACEA GRANDIFLORA (2 feet) S. and F. rich blue with a violet
shade to the falls. Old, very old, but do not permit that fact to
keep you from spending your money wisely. Bed 25 - 6 for 50c

VALENCIA (Mohr 1926) Remarkable and unique coloring. Almost
identical with the VALENCIA ORANGE. An outstanding variety.
Bed 54 _ $1.00

VIRGINIA MOORE (Shull) Medium height and flower. Lemon
chrome self. Rapid reproducr and a very late and long bloomer.
Bed 48 _ _ _ 6 for 50c

WHITE KNIGHT (Saunders) 2 feet. White with faint traces of purple
where it cannot be seen. Not exceptional but the best White

for the money. Bed 46 _ 3 for 50c

WHITE QUEEN, Absolutely pure white even the beard. Bed 46.

each, 50c

DWARF IRIS FOR ROCKERIES

GRAMINEA, 5 inch. Red-violet _ _ _ 3 for 50c

ZWANENBURG (Dennis 1909) 15 inches. Olive bronze and buff.

3 for 50c

SIBERIAN IRIS

White _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ $1.00 Doz.

Blue _ $1.00 Doz.

We feature also in our nurseries a complete collection of Japanese
Flowering Cherries, Asiatic and Native Flowering Crab Apples, French
Hybrid Philadelphus, French Hybrid Lilacs in more than one hundred
varieties. Red and White Flowering Dogwood, a comprehensive collec¬
tion of Azaleas and all of the better known flowering shrubs adapted
to this climate.

FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING

Rock Plants, Border Plants, Delphinium named Varieties, Colum¬
bine, Lupine, Hardy Lilies, Hardy Carnations, Oriental Poppies. Com¬
plete stock of perennials and Bedding plants.

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