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MIDCARD" ''EUPHONY" "CLARA NOYES"
National Iris Gardens
HOWARD weed I B EAYE RTON , OREGON
THURLOW WEED. ■
Summer Planting
3ris . . .
may be planted any month
in the year but do best when
planted during JUNE, JULY,
AUGUST and SEPTEMBER
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We Have Satisfied Customers in Every State
75 per cent of our customers live
east of the Mississippi. From past
experience we know that 90 per
cent of those flower lovers receiving
a copy of this catalog will send us
an order.
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pass it along to a flower-loving friend; they
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KEEP THIS CATALOG FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<l A Catalog
of the
Newest and Best
Bearded* Japanese
and other
also of
%
Choice
Oriental Poppies
Some people buy where they
can purchase for the least —
other people buy where they
can procure the best stock. . .
Buy from us and you will not
only purchase for the least but
you will procure the very best.
NATIONAL IRIS GARDENS
HOWARD WEED THURLOW WEED
BEAVERTON, OREGON
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NATIONAL IRIS GARDENS, BEAVERTON, OREGON
Iris Information
Size of Plants
The rhizome illustrated on the back cover showing ten increases is not unusual.
The rhizomes we ship show increases which are a guarantee of bloom the following
year, for without increases, a plant will not flower. We send out good-sized rhizomes
but do not guarantee any particular size or number of increases, for the various
varieties differ greatly in this respect. Our rhizomes, being larger than those grown
in other sections, produce a better flower the first year and multiply more rapidly.
Freedom From Disease
The Iris Borer and the Japanese Beetle which infest many of the Eastern states
are unknown in Oregon. All rhizomes shipped from our gardens are absolutely clean
and free from any disease or pests. State horticultural experts who inspect our gar¬
dens have never found a trace of injurious pests or disease.
No Irrigation
We do not irrigate as do some Western growers. Any complaint made of irrigated
plants does not refer to us. Our large rhizomes are a result of fine soil, abundant
room, frequent transplanting, and our long growing season. Our large rhizomes DO
NOT ROT!
Prices
Our prices are based on the amount of stock we have of each variety. Although
we do not claim to quote the lowest price on each variety, we do claim that our prices
considered as a whole are below average.
Descriptions
We do not apologize for our short descriptions. We give the essential character¬
istics and colors of each variety and the price, which is all that any flower lover
needs. The lengthy, glowing descriptions used by other Iris specialists in an attempt
to make sales is superfluous and may be applied to one variety as well as another.
Our business is to satisfy customers — not to exhaust the dictionary to find alluring,
descriptive words. We try to make our descriptions brief and to the point. The letter
“S” refers to the standards or upright petals, and the letter “F” refers to the falls or
horizontal petals.
Distance We Ship
Many flower lovers have the mistaken impression that Iris rhizomes cannot be
shipped long distances. Practically all of our orders are sent by parcel post and are
received in as good condition 3000 miles away as 100 miles distant. We have had
repeat orders from Australia and South Africa, in each case our customers informing
us that the rhizomes arrived in perfect condition. A large percentage of our regular
customers are situated in the New England and Atlantic states and we have never
had a single complaint regarding the state of shipment upon arrival.
Orders
We prepay all postage on retail orders and ship without delay. We commence
shipping immediately after the blooming season. An early order may avoid disap¬
pointment as the stock of some varieties is limited. All orders are accepted con¬
tingent upon condition and availability of stock at shipping time. No orders filled for
less than $1.00. Cash with order. Remember, our mail address is Beaverton, Oregon.
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Catalog
Our catalog is neither the expensive, embossed, heavy papered kind with colored
iris pictures untrue to life; nor the cheap, inferior price list as sent out by some
growers. You, the customer, pay for the first type by exorbitant charges, and the
latter type are indicative of the kind of stock grown. To enable us to sell at our
low prices, this catalog is sent only to those who are genuinely interested in the grow¬
ing of iris. If you have friends or relatives who are interested in Iris, we shall be
glad to forward a catalog to them. SEND IN YOUR ORDER AT ONCE SO THAT
WE MAY FORWARD TO YOU OUR BEST STOCK.
Stock
We send out only true to name stock and gladly correct any error made in shipping.
We have one of the largest collections of Iris in the world despite the fact that we
have discarded hundreds of inferior varieties and only retain those of recognized
merit. This year we are offering to our customers a choice of nearly four hundred
bearded varieties, a select list of Spuria, Siberian, and Miscellaneous Irises, a large
collections of Regelia, Regelia-cyclus, and Pogo-cyclus hybrids, and the finest collec¬
tion of correctly named Japanese varieties to be found.
Visitors
We welcome flower lovers at any season, but especially from May 10 to July 20,
during the blooming season. We are located six miles west of Portland on the new
Canyon Road, acclaimed as the finest highway leading into Portland. Our Portland
telephone is BRoadway 6727.
Hardiness
Our rhizomes are absolutely hardy. Our winters are not the mild winters of
California and many of the Iris that grow well in that state do not thrive with us.
Our Iris, however, grow well in that state. Our occasionally cold snaps strengthens
the rhizomes so that no difficulty is encountered when they are transplanted to
colder states.
Testimonials
Our testimonials come unsolicited. So many of our customers have expressed
their appreciation of our “Oregon-grown” rhizomes that we feel it only proper to
print a few at the top of our catalog. We have received hundreds of others of
similar tone.
Repeat Orders
The outstanding evidence of satisfied customers is indicated by repeat orders.
Many of our regular customers order from us yearly, thus keeping their Iris gardens
up-to-date. A few new Iris varieties planted each year add much to the flower
lover’s joy during the blooming season. We find on examining our records that
much of our business is repeat orders. We attribute this to the following reasons:
(1) Our rhizomes do not rot; (2) our customers run no danger of importing Iris
Borer or other pest or disease; (3) our prices are reasonable; (4) our rhizomes are
larger than the average; and (5) we carry only the best.
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WE SHIP TO EVERY STATE
“My Iris roots were unusually fine and are doing splendidly. 1 am enclosing a list of flower lovers
who desire your catalog.” — Mrs. Eugene H. Price, Hannibal, Mo.
Special Bargains In Iris
Realizing that many who desire a selection of Iris may not have the time or
inclination to select the proper varieties from our display gardens or catalog, we
give below a number of collections which are truly bargains. They have been
selected so as to give the most value for the money. One substitution of a variety of
similar price may be made in each collection if desired.
All collections are shipped prepaid.
Prize Winning Collection
Asphodel, lavender . $ 1.00
Gay Hussar, yellow- red bicolor . 50
Indian Chief, red . 2.00
King Midas, gold blend . 250
Messaline, pink and gold . 1.00
Pluie d’Or, deep golden yellow . L50
Rose Marie, red and violet blend . 3.25
Sensation, perfect light blue . 2.00
Value . $13.75
COLLECTION PRICE $10.00
Beginner’s Trial Hybrids
Carmelo (pogo-regelia), blue . $ .25
Dilkush (pogo-cyclus), red-purple . 75
Hamadan (pogo-cyclus), violet . 50
Ib-Pall (pogo cyclus), reddish-lilac . 50
Zwannenburg (pogo-cyclus), buff . 25
Shushan (pogo-cyclus), dark purple . 1.00
Value . $3.25
COLLECTION PRICE $2.50
Yellow Collection
Aliquippa . $ .25
Amber . 35
Argynnis . 15
Bonita . 50
Chalice . 25
Chasseur . 25
Citronella . 25
Cockatoo . 1.00
Elsinore . 75
Endymion . 35
Prairie Gold . 25
Primrose . 25
Value . $1.60
COLLECTION PRICE $3.50
(With Pluie d’Or $4.75)
Beginner’s Japanese Collection
Angel’s Den, vinous purple.
Ayasi, white with red markings.
Cloud Dress, griey lined purple.
Kasugano, plum purple.
Kuro Kumo, deep purple.
Shoryui, white overlaid blue.
Triumph, lavender.
Wakamu, crimson-purple.
Value $4.00.
COLLECTION PRICE $3.00
Oriental Poppy Collection
Lulu Neeley, bright red . $1.50
Lord Lambourne, fringed orange-scarlet... .50
Mahoney, very dark maroon . 50
Olympia, double flame scarlet . 50
Orange Giant, large pure orange . 25
Pink Beauty, fine light pink . 50
Royal Scarlet, bright scarlet . 50
Value . $4.25
COLLECTION PRICE $3.00
Superb Collection
Bralller’s Dreadnaught, red . $ 5.00
Bravura, rosy lilac . 15
Cinnabar, dark violet and purple . 50
Elizabeth Egelberg, mauve-pink . 1.00
Firefall, red . 50
Grandiosa, raisim-lilac . 1.75
Lady Luck, early light purple . 1.00
Mount Royal, blue and red . 50
Value . $10.40
COLLECTION PRICE $8.00
All Pink Collection
Allure . $ .90
Camilla Dubuar . 1.00
Caroline E. Stringer . 35
Dream . 25
Hypnus . 1.25
Midgard . 50
Odette Olivet . 25
Rheingauperle . 35
Value . $4.95
COLLECTION PRICE $4.00
White Collection
Athene . $ .25
Cygnet . 25
Ensorecleur . 35
Folkwang . 25
Silver Queen . 50
Sophronia . 50
Wambliska . 3.00
Value . $5.10
COLLECTION PRICE $4.00
Prize Palestines
Flecta (pogo-cyclus), gray-lavendler . $1.00
Hoogiana (regelia), clear bright blue . 1.00
Stolinifera (regelia), blue-bronze . LOO
William Mohr (pogo-cyclus), lilac . 1.50
Value . $4.50
COLLECTION PRICE $3.50
Early Bloeming Intermediates
Challenger, dark purple.
Ingeborg, white and buff.
Primavera, soft yellow.
Prince Victor, lavender-blue.
Yellow Hammer, light yellow.
Zua, crinkled white.
Value $2.20.
COLLECTION PRICE $1.75
Collection on Our Cover
Clara Noyes . $6.00
Euphony . 50
Midgard . 50
Value . $7.00
COLLECTION PRICE $6.00
PLANT IRIS IN SUMMER OR EARLY FALL
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“The Iris arrived in good condition and were promptly planted. They certainly bear out your
claims for "Oregon-Grown” stock, as they were fine looking rhizomes.”
— Eugene Beaudry, Whitinsville, Mass.
ORCHID-IRIS
We are designating the varieties listed on the following pages by this descriptive
term because they are as beautiful as the finest orchids with the added advantage
of being easily grown by all flower lovers. Many people associate the name “Iris”
with the term “flags” and these names bring to mind flowers of an inferior grade.
The flowers produced by the choice varieties recently originated, as accurately por¬
trayed upon our cover, are as different from the common old-time iris as Man is
from the Ape. You cannot grow tropical orchids in your garden, but YOU CAN
GROW Orchid-Iris shipped direct from us to you. Make out your order and send it
today; don’t delay. When planted during June, July, August or September, they will
bloom for you next spring.
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Tall Bearded Iris
These are the Iris most generally known and by far the most popular. During
May and early June they form a riot of color in an iris garden.
Aarehorst. S, lilac, blended dark olive; F, deep plum violet . $ .25
Abora. A fine red-violet self on well branched stalks of medium height . 4.50
Afterglow. A pleasing buff blend which blooms quite prolifically . 15
Airy Dream. A dainty new large-flowered pink variety with a white beard... 4.00
Alcazar. Tall and fragrant. S, bluish-violet; F, brilliant purple . 15
Aliquippa. A soft yellow, with luminous center. Free in growth . 25
Allure. S, irridescent pink, flushed yellow; F, pink flushed gold . 90
Al-lu-wee. Late. Tall and large variegata with yellow S and red F . 5.00
Alvarado. S, light violet-blue; F, petunia violet; F, petunia violet with orange
beard. Good . 25
Ambassadeur. S, light smoky reddish-violet; F, velvety deep red-violet . 25
Amber. Deep yellow, prominent reddish-gold beard. Medium height . 35
Amber Wave. Luminous amber yellow self, suffused and shot with olive-bronze. 3.50
Amneris. Late and fragrant. Very fine tall, rich, velvety blue flower . 35
Andante. S, raisin purple with maroon shadings; F, same. Vigorous . 2.00
Andree Autissier. Late. Fine sky-blue, touched white and bronze at throat.. .15
Andrew Jackson. A rich red-violet, large in size, with many flowers . 1.00
Anne Bullen. One of the better older bicolors with blue S and dark velvet F. . . .15
Anne Marie Cayeux. S, mauve shot with fawn; F, rosy heliotrope. Exquisite. . 5.00
Arctarus. S, lemon-yellow, shaded violet; F, violet-purple, margined yellow . 25
Argos. S, Dauphin’s blue; F, velvety petunia-violet, veined brown . 35
Argynnis. Tall. S, yellow; F, velvety dark violet-carmine paling at edge . 15
Ariel. Early and fragrant. Free-flowering, clear bright harebell blue self . 25
Arlette. Cream self with velvety sheen and golden beard and throat . 35
Arlington. S, clear rosy-lavender; F, flaring, bright velvety reddish-violet... .25
Arzani. A tall, dark reddish mauve, well branched and vigorous . 50
Asphodel. A large tall, fragrant variety of light lavender-violet. Perfect.... 1.00
Athanael. Beautiful petunia- violet colored flower, shaded red-brown . 75
Athene. A very fine creamy white, giving a good garden effect . 30
Auburn. S, rose-purple, flushed ochre-red; F, warm crimson. Very good . 35
Aurifero. Two shades of lavender, flushed rose. Rich gold beard . 25
Avatar. A smoky-purple blend with standards suffused with gold . 25
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have a small cottage. When I -went out lor the first time this year, I expected to find some of
them winter-killed. I was pleasantly disappointed as all were alive, sturdy, and in fine condition.”
— J. E. Munson, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Azreal. Early flower of two shades of violet with orange beard . 35
Azyiade. S, sky-blue; F, soft bluish-mauve. One of the largest . 50
Balboa. A tall, large, bright red-violet bi-color. A parent of Blue Velvet . 30
Baldur. S, lavender; F, velvety dark maroon-purple, on tall stalks . 30
Batulus. S, bright purple-rose; F, a beautiful rose-crimson . 25
Beau Sabreur. S, yellow, flushed purple; F, ox-blood red. Fine variegata . 1.00
Bertrand. S, bright lavender-violet; F, rich mulberry-purple . 50
Blackamoor. The nearest approach to black yet achieved, Large flower . 5.00
Blue Banner. Brilliant clear electric blue which has proved a favorite . 2.50
Bluebonnet. S, delicate chicory blue; F, deep purple-violet . 1.00
Blue Gem. S, bright bluish-violet; F, brilliant litho-purple. Fragrant . 2.50
Blue Heaven. An excellent blue Dominion seedling of attractive appearance.. 5.00
Blue Hill. The bluest of blues. A large and ruffled clear-toned flower . 2.00
Blue Torch. S, light lavender blue; F, phlox purple, with rich yellow beard. ..15.00
Blue Velvet. A large, clear, rich, beautiful, very dark blue iris . 4.00
Boadicea. A soft apricot blend with pinkish tones and flush of soft-blue . 3.50
Bonita. Long-f lowering buttercup yellow set off by beautiful orange beard . . . .50
Bourem. S, Bordeaux red; F, rich velvety, violet, shaded garnet . 35
Bralliar’s Dreadnaught. S, pinkish-red; F, dark red with yellow beard . 5.00
Bralliar’s Giant Bi-color. S, yellow, flushed purple. F, red-violet. Tall . 5.00
Bravura. Large well placed flowers of deep rosy lilac on tall stalks . 15
Buechley’s Giant. Exceedingly well-formed blue-toned self. F, horizontal. .. .18.00
Buff. One of the best of the new copper tones. A unique colored flower . 75
Buto. A large, rich, velvety, deep royal purple. Satiny texture . 50
Byron Gray. Tall and large. S, dark blue; F, darker. Yellow-white beard.... 5.00
Camilla Dubuar. A beautiful pink with many blossoms to a stalk . 1.00
Canopus. S, light purple; F, velvety prune-purple with yellow beard . 15
Captain Courageous. Sturdy rose buff blend on tall, rigid stems. Good . 6.00
Cassandra. S, beautiful shade of rose-violet; F, broad, crimson, overlaid black .15
Cassandre Cayeux. S, bright lilac; F, pansy-purple with rich yellow beard.... 2.00
Cassiopee. S, broad, ageratum blue; F, Dauphin’s blue, edged gray . 35
Cavalcade. A sturdy big variegata of striking garden effect . 3.50
Centurion. Large flowers with S light lavender and F velvety crimson . 35
Caroline E. Stringer. In effect a delicate pink tinted Iris, large and ruffled... .35
Chaber. S, lobelia blue and ochre; F, deep purple. A fine old bi-color . 15
Chalice. A real citron-yellow self of medium size. A vigorous grower . 25
Charis. A coppery purple bicolor resembling the famous Grace Sturtevant . . . . 1.50
Charles E. Shea. An unusual russet orange-buff self. Early flowering . 4.00
Chasseur. Very late yellow with buds heavily stained Prussian red. Good . 25
Chlorinda. Large, soft yellow flower of pleasing appearance, but short . 50
Chromylla. Fragrant, large, tall lemon-clirome self with deep yellow beard .... 10.00
Cinnabar. S, violet-purple; F, cotinga-purple. An excellent flower . 50
Citronella. A clear yellow, the F heavily washed with chestnut . 25
Classic. Red-lavender, shading to gold; intense gold beard. Very fine . 4.00
Cluny. A very fine old pale lilac-blue self which has been long a favorite . 15
Cockatoo. A soft, clear yellow plicata which is very distinctive . 1.00
Colias. A straw yellow flower of very good height . 15
Conchobar. S, light purple; F, velvety deep reddish-purple. Large . 30
Conquistador. Deep mauve shading to light lavender. Tall and fragrant . 35
Cooley Surprise. One of the finest large medium blue seifs. Tall . 1.00
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“ The Iris rhizomes reached me in perfect condition and were beautiful looking plants
— Mrs. Robert Campbell, Cave Spring, Ga.
Comault. S, lavender, shaded buff; F, crimson. Orange-yellow beard . 35
Coronado. S, lavender; F, red-purple paling at margins. Very beautiful . 15
Corrida. A fragrant clear light blue self effective in mass. Long in bloom. . .15
Crimson Glow. A uniform shade of brilliant crimson, tinted rose . 35
Crown Prince. S, solid deep orange-yellow; F, solid velvety brownish-red. . . .15.00
Crucible. Light lavender-blue presenting a blue-gray effect. Bright beard. . . 3.50
Cydalise. S, bright golden yellow; F, straw yellow, etched, veined gold-brown 10.00
Cygnet. S, white, tinted ivory; F, white and flaring. Unusually tall stalk . 25
Dakota. Early deep blue-purple of heavy texture. Tall. Free-flowering . 2.50
Daphne. S, clear white; F, true blue, edged white with pale yellow beard . 35
Dauntless. One of the best red iris. Dykes Medal Winner in 1929 . 3.00
Debutane. A very light pink self with bright orange beard. Low growing... .35
Dejah. Fragrant, early and tall with silvery blue S and mauve-blue F . 25
Deity. A new and handsome colored bronzy-brown blend from France . 1.50
Depute Nomblot. S, copper-red, flushed bronze; F, rich claret-crimson . 7.00
Desert Dawn. A rich yellow blend with areas of lavender at perianth tips . 12.50
Desert Gold. Large light yellow self with F veined deeper. Golden beard . 5.00
Dione. A fine new white with blue veining on each side of orange beard . 1.00
Dr. C. H. Mayo. One of the finest real pink Irises yet introduced . 75
Dolly Madison. Mauvette, shaded yellow. F, flaring, lilac, tinged gold . 75
Don Juan. S, light rosy-lilac shaded bronze; F, garnet-red. Fine flower . 3.00
Dream. Fragrant, clear rose pink with bronze beard. A fine old favorite . 25
Dryade. Late. S, soft clear violet; F, deep-brilliant Chinese-violet . 35
Duke of Bedford. Rich, deep violet-purple with orange beard. Vigorous . 25
Duke of York. Soft blue, flushed with bronze. White beard tipped orange . 15
Dulcinea. Ruffled, lustrous lavender, margined lighter. Long-flowering . 15
Eclaireau. S, frilled, white, shadowed lilac; F, rosy-violet . 35
Edgewood. Tall deep pink bi-color with light orange beard. Well-branched. . 1.25
Ed Michel. Distinct and deep petunia violet self. Ruffled, broad petals . 15
Elaine. A delightful yellow and violet blend with silken sheen . 35
Elizabeth Egelberg. Beautiful blending of pink and mauve. S, dome-shaped. .. 1.00
Eloise Lapham. S, delicate pink; F, broad, flaring of deeper pink . 6.00
Elsa. Large flower of soft violet with flaring falls. Medium height . 75
Elsinore. A beautiful soft primrose yellow bordered with purple . 75
Ember. A fine rich violet-red self, with brilliant orange beard . 35
Enchantment. S, slaty-lilac and fawn; F, purple-red, tinged with garnet . 3.50
Endymion. A soft creamy-yellow, with lilac flush. Much admired . 35
Ensorecleur. White, stippled and striped lilac, giving unique effect . 35
Eothen. Soft, ivory-yellow, entirely overlaid buff; antique ivory effect . 5.00
Erebian. Large flowers of gorgeous bordeaux-red. Heavy gold beard . 5.00
Erin. S, very light lavender; F, deep blue, white base. Medium size . 2.00
Etoile du Matin. Sulphur yellow, the S dotted brown; F, blue . 25
Euphemia. S, cotinga purple; F, prune purple to black. Very tall . 75
Euphony. S, ruffled copper and old gold; F, tinged violet on gold background .50
Eventide. A very beautiful and distinctive soft lilac self . 35
Evolution. S, frilled, coppery bronze; F, flaring, of deeper shade. Unusual.. 8.00
Farandole. S, bright rosy-lilac; F, deep rose-purple, edged lighter. Large . 1.00
Fenton. One of the older light lavender blue flowers. Yellow beard . 25
Firefall. One of the brightest red Irises grown in our gardens . 50
Fire God. S, red-bronze, tinged lavender; F, brown garnet. Early . 60
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“You may be interested to know that several dozen iris plants bought from you last year very late
in season, despite ten days oi freezing weather after the middle of March, were in blossom early
in May. Your rhizomes are the largest and best that I have had from any place.”
— Mrs. J. B. Hamilton, Knoxville, Tennessee.
MAGNIFICA
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" Your Iris arrived and in the seven years that I have been buying Iris, 1 have never seen larger
rhizomes. Ii these roots are a sample, you have a customer for life.”
— Mrs. S. W. Holden, Petersburg, V a.
Fismes. S, cream, deepening to yellow; F, soft reddish-lavender. Orange beard. .25
Flamingo. A light, warm, rosy red, with strong central infusion of yellow . 50
Flammenschwert. S, bright golden brown; F, crimson-maroon, edged yellow. . .25
Folkwang. S, white; F, claret red. An interesting color combination . 25
Fra Angelico. S, light golden bronze; F, deeper, with rich gold beard . 25
Frances Gray. Late flower of orchid color, on strong stems. Fragrant . 5.00
Francheville. S, fawn, tinged with lilac; F, purple-red, margined heliotrope.. 1.25
Gabriel. S, bright, clear steel-blue; F, bright violet-blue. Tall . .75
Gaulois. S, golden yellow suffused bronzy-rose; F, bordeaux red . 25
Gaviota. Frilled white, distinctly edged creamy yellow. Yellow beard . 35
Gay Hussar. S, lemon-chrome; F, velvety ox-blood red. Fine variegata . 50
George J. Tribolet. S, violet; F, velvety red-purple. Coppery suffusion . 25
Germaine Perthuis. Intense velvety violet-purple self. Fragrant. . ; . 60
Giant Baldwin. Gigantic deep purple, with electric blue sheen . . . 2.00
Gladys Roberts. S, broad, bright rose-mauve, lined purple; F, rosy-violet . 35
Glamour. S, heliotrope, tinged pale ochre-yellow; F, rich, red-violet . 25
Gleam. Tall and large uniform soft blue, with bright orange beard . . 75
Glowing Embers. S, a warm tan slightly flushed violet; F, glowing red . 25
Gluck. S, bronzy-fawn, slightly shaded lilac; F, velvety garnet-red . 1.25
Gobelin Red. S, mineral red; F, velvety, spectrum-red, with bright beard . 4.00
Golden Crown. S, pure amber; F, brilliant velvety violet-crimson. Short . 5.00
Golden Promise. S, citron-yellow; F, chrome-yellow. A fine variety . 35
Gold Imperial. A fine chrome-yellow self with conspicuous orange beard . 25
G. P. Baker. S, pale yellow; F, slightly lighter and veined brown. Tall . 4.50
Grace Sturtevant. Velvety, dark red-brown flowers with deep orange beard.... 2.50
Grace Wayman. Brilliant coloring. S, lavender-violet; F, pansy-violet . 4.50
Grandiosa. S, raisin-lilac; F, dark blue-purple. A giant L. Williamson . 1.75
Grand Monarch. Large velvety bronze-red with rich golden beard. Med. height. 4.00
Gray Mist. A light gray self with no blue in it. Smooth tone throughout . 5.00
Graziella. Late. Light magenta-red self with a white throat, yellow beard.... 4.50
Grenadier. Large flowers with violet-purple S, and darker falls. Tall . 75
Griselda. S, vinaceous gray, old gold at base; F, raisin-purple, shading gray. . .75
Grisette. S, walnut brown, shot with violet; F, slightly lighter . 35
Grousman Red. A pink-cardinal tone which is extremely attractive . 50
Gwendolyn. An attractive pink toned blend with rich orange beard. Fragrant. 1.75
Halo. S, soft light violet; F, slightly darker with bright yellow beard . 15
Harmony. Deep, rich violet-purple self with heavy beard same shade . 25
Harriet Presby. Petunia violet in two tones producing a pinkish effect . 25
Havamal. S, cream flushed lilac; F, violet-blue with cream border . 25
Helios. S, lemon yellow; F, same, heavily veined brown. Gigantic . 7.50
Herodiate. S, bright pink-violet; F, glistening pink-red. Many flowers . 75
Hesperis. S, light drab; F, very dark red-purple, flushed amber. Attractive . 15
Hidalgo. A tall, large lavender self, giving a soft pink effect in mass . 25
High Tide. Soft dark lavender with yellow edge on F. A superior Asia . 1.50
Hippolyta. Light lavender-blue with orange beard. A fine old favorite . 15
Hollywood. Charming blend of bright pink, yellow and old gold. Orange beard. 2.00
Honeydrop. An exquisite combination of henna, brown, honey and rose . 4.50
Hyacinthus. Large, distinct, rich reddish-brown bi-color with orange beard... 1.00
Hyperion. S, glossy lavender blue; F, bright violet, heavy brown reticulations .35
Hypnus. A medium pink toned blend, large, bright and smooth. Very good.. 1.25
Imperial Blush. A fine tall and large blush pink on well-branched stems . 9.50
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“/ am very glad to recommend your rhizomes as the best that I have, gotten from anywhere.”
— Mrs. Raymond Edwards, San Antonio, Texas.
OREGON BEAUTY
A rare and beautiful recent introduction
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“The iris you sent me have bloomed. I must mention one especially which produced 13 increases
and six bloom stalks ten months from time of planting.”
— Joseph Stijskal, Chicago, Illinois.
Impressario. S, lobelia-violet; F, purple. A beautiful blended bi-color . 30
Indian Chief. F, velvety, deep blood red; S, even light red-violet tone . 2.00
Indolence. Very tall wisteria and Dauphin’s violet flower, flushed gold . 2.50
Ion. S, Bradley’s violet of iridescent texture; F, black-violet, cream beard.... 2.50
Iriscrest. Large, clear medium blue self with F, shading white at base. Fine. 2.50
Jacquard. S, dark vinous mauve; F, violet with beautiful red suffusion . 3.50
Jacqueline Guillot. Pure lavender-blue self with a lustrous surface. Fine . 15
James Hudelson. S, ageratum-violet; F, blackish red-purple. Velvet texture.. 5.00
Jason. S, reddish-brown; F, velety-brown. A new and distant color . 5.00
Jeannette Dean. One of the older lavender-violet seifs with flaring F . 15
Jeannette May Kennedy. S, violet-blue; F, dark blue-purple, thin gold beard. . 5.00
June Night. A much deeper, darker colored Sensation. Very large flower.... 1.00
Juniata. Fragrant, clear violet-blue self with orange beard. Medium size . 15
Karen. A very deep rich red-purple variety with flaring falls . 15
Kashmiriana. One of the older white iris, slightly washed with lavender . 25
Katherine McFarland. S, mulberry purple; F, beautiful rich purple . 60
Kenwood. S, buff yellow, blended pale salmon pink; F, rich amaranth purple. 7.00
Kestrel. A blending of rich lobelia and velvety, violet tones. Rich . 15
King Juba. Large flowered tall variegata. S, yellow; F, solid deep red . 7.00
King Midas. S, old gold, shaded garnet; F, garnet-brown, edged old gold.... 2.50
Klamath. Deep blue; F, flaring, rich red-violet with golden beard . 2.50
La Bohemienne. Deep helibore red flushed with bronze. Unusual color . 35
Lady Bountiful. A fine tall beautiful clear blue which is much admired . 25
Lady Charles Allom. S, broad, rich blue; F, dark blue with bold white beard. . .25
Lady Foster. One of our older lavender-violet colored varieties . 25
Lady Luck. Fragrant and early. An outstanding dark purple variety . 1.00
Lady Sackville. S, pale silvery blue; F, rich violet-purple. Large . 75
Largo. S, transparent mustard yellow; F, citron yellow, bright orange beard. 15.00
Le Correge. S, bronze, suffused with violet; F, wine red, brilliant beard . 75
Le Grande Ferre. S, fawn gray, tinted pink; F, shaded and edged fawn . 25
Lent Williamson. S, lavender-violet, blended yellow; F, large, pansy violet... .15
Lenz-Chnee. A fine pure white, slightly flushed with lavender . 40
Leonata. A large lavender blue flower of exceptional beauty. Fragrant . 25
Liberty Bell. S, white; F, white, edged and lined violet-red. White beard.... 9.50
Lillian Toedt. A fine large, vinaceous rose colored variety of good height . 7.00
Lindbergh. S, Bradley’s violet; F, rich pansy violet with bright yellow beard. 1.00
Leverrier. S, distinctive mauve; F, velvety clear, rich pansy- violet . 25
Lord Lambourne. Rose-buff, suffused pale bronze; F, rich madder-red . 25
Los Angeles. Great white flowers with S faintly edged pale blue . 2.00
Louis David. S, dark yellow, shaded copper; F, rich old rose, edged brown... 1.00
Lustre. A very early reddish-lavender of good form and substance . 20
Magenta. Deep amethyst violet, a new color for iris. Fine flower . 1.50
Magnifica. S, light violet-blue on white; F, long drooping, deep red-violet . 25
Majestic. S, bluish-mauve, flushed bronze; F, rich raisin-purple . 15
M. A. Porter. S, clear intense blue; F, deep, velvety violet-purple . 7.00
Mabel Taft. Giant Dominion violet blue, particularly outstanding . 3.00
Marsouin. S, pale violet; F, rich violet-purple. Late flowering . 25
Mary Elizabeth. Large flower. S, suffused violet; F, fine bright red . 7.00
Mary Geddes. S, light ochraceous salmon; F, same, overlaid Pompeian red - 10.00
Mary Gibson. S, overlaid with old rose; F, old rose . 15
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“Last fall I spent about $5 with you for Iris; and I want to tell you I’ve already had $25 worth
of pleasure from them.
“I am more than pleased with the quality of the roots and with your generous treatment.”
— S. G. Smith, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
WAMBLISKA
The finest hardy white origination.
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Mary Senni. Large rose-mauve self carrying itself well in the garden . 7.50
May Sadler. S, violet blue; F, madder-crimson, with dark bronze beard . 30
Massena. A very large, well branched, pink lilac self on tall stalks . 50
Mazda. S, deep hyssop violet; F, violet with illuminating yellow beard . 5.00
Melchoir. S, reddish-brown, shaded old gold; F, blood-red, thin orange beard.. 2.00
Meldoric. Huge blue-black flowers of darkest hue. Flaring F, gold beard . 8.50
Messaline. S, pale gold, flushed pink; F, red, shading to gold . 1.00
Mestor. S, broad, of light violet-blue; F, rich violet-purple . 25
Midgard. An indescribable soft pink, slightly flushed yellow. (See cover) . 50
Midwest Pride. S, hortense violet; F, hyacinth violet deeping at center . 2.75
Mildred Presby. S, warm ivory white, flushed pale rose; F, dark violet . 25
Ministre Fernand David. S, silky red purple; F, velvety, dark red-purple . 10.00
Mirasol. Pure chrome yellow, unmarred by veining. Broad petalled . 1.50
Mile. Schwartz. One of the older larger pale mauve seifs, with orange beard . 20
Mme. Chatenay. S, rose-ash color; F, old rose, with white throat . 20
Mme. Cheri. S, vinaceous purple, undertone yellow; F, violet, washed pink . 20
Mme. Henri Cayeux. S, smoky red-violet; F, velvety dark crimson . 25
Moon Magic. Large, f lorif erous. S, lemon yellow; F, lighter, veined deeper .... 8.00
Montour. S, pinkish-cinnamon, flushed magenta; F, velvety burnt-lake . 60
Monterey. Tall. S, soft violet, shaded red; F, velvety, dark bronzy-red . 2.00
Montserat. S, dull lavender; F, livid purple. Beautiful color combination . 15
Morning Glory. A vigorous, free-flowering new red-violet-purple variety . 7.00
Morning Splendor. S, petunia-violet; F, rich raisin purple with orange beard,
giving effect of glowing ruby-crimson. The most popular variety ever intro¬
duced . 15
Mount Royal. S, deep blue; F, red-violet. Large and very fragrant . 50
Mountain Mist. Large and tall pale mauve-bronze which is nearly gray . 5.00
Mrs. Charles Pearson. An attractive tall, early mauve, tinted with rose . 15
Mrs. Cuthbertson. S, soft rose, overlaid apricot. F, bright rosy-crimson . 15
Mrs. H. F. Bowles. S, soft brown, overlaid old gold; F, brilliant brick-red . 15
Mrs. H. Matson. S, purple-bronze, showing buff; F, broad rich crimson-purple. . .25
Mrs. litis. A late medium sized flower of uniform wisteria blue . 75
Mrs. Marion Cran. An unusual shade of brilliant light rose and pink . 30
My Maryland. S, violet, flushed rose; F, deep red, overlaid garnet-brown . 12.50
Nehawka. The darkest blue purple plicata. Very beautiful flower . 50
Newtonia. A salmon-pink blend, with violet-purple undertone and rich beard... 3.00
Nicholas Poussin. S, golden yellow; F, ivory white with brown reticualtions. . . . 3.00
Ningal. S, domed of pure bronzy buff; F, flaring, warm buff overlaid blue. . . .17.50
Nocturne. S, dauphin’s violet; F, hyacinth violet with dark velvety shadings.. 2.00
No-we-ta. Beautiful true pink self with yellow flushes at center and edges.... 7.00
Numa Roumestan. S, vinous red; F, rich amaranth red. Resembles Dauntless.. 3.50
Nurmahal. S, deep brown touched with violet; F, velvety deep blackish brown. 7.50
Nusku. Lovely old rose and yellow blend with luminous flowers on tall stalks. . 1.50
Odaroloc. An older favorite. Beautiful mauve to lobelia violet self . 15
Odenvogel. S, bright citron-yellow; F, purple-violet. Very good . 25
Odette Olivet. An early soft orchid-pink, competing with the best . 25
Old Gold. S, primuline yellow; F, old gold with a buff overlay. Vivid beard. . . .35
Olive Murrell. S, deep lavender rose, shaded bronze; F, lavender blue . 25
Olympus. S, rose, overlaid soft bronze; F, madder-crimson, bold yellow beard.. .25
Oread. Brilliant bronze and crimson of fine texture. Large and early . 25
Oregon Beauty. S, aconite-violet; F, velvety, cotinga purple, lighter edged.... 4.00
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"I am certainly proud of the fine large Iris rhizomes you sent me this season. They are the
largest and finest I have ever seen.” — William E. Morse, Sturgis, Mich.
Oregon Giant. S, bright violet-purple; F, flaring, very velvety black-purple. . . . 4.00
Orion. S, smoky violet with plush-like velvety black-violet falls . 30
Packard Blue. A late Dominion seedling of blue coloring with yellow beard. .. 4.00
Padre. S, rosy bronze; F, silky, rosy purple. Amber hafts and style arms . 2.00
Paltec. A fine new bright blue lavender of good size on tall stalks . 3.50
Paulette. Gigantic, tall, light blue bicolor just imported from France . 7.00
Paul Veronese. S, Parma-violet; F, rich, velvety pansy-violet. Very fine . 50
Pavanne. A new, deeply bronzed, rich purple red, tinged bronze and black . 75
Peau Rouge. A short medium sized flower of peculiar old rose, flushed bronze . . .35
Peeress. S, silky of bright violet-blue; F, brilliant velvety pansy-violet . 3.50
Penn Treaty. A deep rich velvety blackish-violet of heavy texture . 2.50
Persia. Distinct coloring. S, blue-gray; F, bright blue, edges lighter . 5.00
Petrel. One of the older dark blue-toned iris with yellow beard . 25
Petruchio. S, lobelia violet; F, dahlia carmjme. Fine gold beard . 1.00
Phebus. A new French variety of absolutely pure uniform lemon yellow . 7.50
Phyllis Bliss. A beautiful late soft rose-lavender self of medium height . 15
Picador. S, honey yellow, mustard at throat; F, mineral-red. Fine bicolor . 7.50
Pirate Gold. A fine, large, uniform deep yellow with orange beard . 7.50
Pluie d’Or. The finest deep golden yellow self. A Dyke’s Medal winner. A large
flower of perfect form on well-branched stems. Floriferous and multiplies
quickly . 1.50
Plumed Knight. Ruffled creamy pink, delicately veined and stippled lilac . 15
Pongee. Deep colonial buff self like pongee cloth, with bright yellow beard . 1.75
Potentate. Very large. S, lavender; F, red, edged lighter, white at base . 5.00
Prairie Gold. The deepest rich clear yellow self of medium size and height . 25
President Pilkington. S, pale buff, bluish-rose cast; F, wide and flaring laven¬
der-blue with buffy yellow suffusion paling margins. Gold beard. Tall . 10.00
Primrose. One of the most desirable deep, clear yellow varieties . 25
Prospero. S, bright lavender-blue; F, deep red-purple. A very fine variety . 15
Proteus. S, bright silky heliotrope-blue; F, long and broad purple-blue . 25
Quivera. Mingling of buff, pink, yellow, orange and brown. Much admired. . . . 2.00
Rameldo. Petunia violet, flushed coppery-brown with slightly darker F . 20
Rameses. Finest pink and rose toned blend, apricot beard. Dykes award . 8.00
Rayo de Sol. A bright clear lemon chrome yellow. Hardy and vigorous . 2.00
Realm. Intense pure rich blue self with conspicuous golden yellow beard . 60
Redwing. One of the reddest irises in garden effect bearing large blooms . 1.00
Refulgence. S, violet-blue, with bronze shading; F, velvety violet-purple . 3.00
Rene Cayeux. An attractive late white bicolor with F crimson-violet . 75
Reverie. S, colonial buff, flushed pink; F, unusual tone of deep pink . 20
Rheingauperle. We recommend this flaring orchid pink self for every garden.. .35
Rialgar. A fine yellow chrome variegata with F veined and flushed red . 40
Romola. S, pale lilac tinged ivory at base; F, velvety red-violet . 75
Romona. Quite an odd blend of petunia-violet flushed with orange-buff . 20
Rosado. A most beautiful clear soft pink, ranking among the very best . 50
Rosa Bonheur 2nd. S, golden yellow; F, lighter, tinged violet. Gold beard . 50
Rosa Ring. An iris on the reddish shade of medium height with yellow beard. . 1.00
Rose of Cuba. A fine, fragrant rose toned variety with orange beard . 2.00
Rose Marie. One of the finest new French introductions with soft reddish-violet
S and flaring F, gracefully frilled, of a reddish-purple coloring. Late . 3.25
Rugajo. S, pale flesh pink; F, Rood’s violet. Gives a red effect in mass . 20
Runstein. S, grayish-heliotrope, shaded golden-brown; F, lustrous violet . 35
Sachem. A rich red-brown with deep velvety falls. Tall and floriferous . 10.00
Sacramento. S, white heavily edged red-purple; F, reticulated same color . 3.50
Samoa. An Asia seedling of blended brick-red tones with pleasing appearance. . 2.50
Sandalphon. Large, rich, dark violet of unusually heavy substance . 2.50
Sandrine. S, fawn-brown and heliotrope; F, amaranth red, rosy-mauve at edge. . 2.00
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San Francisco. Best white plicata with S and F liberally lined blue . 2.00
San Gabriel. A large early pinkish lavender. Fragrant, well-branched, graceful. .25
Sea Dawn. Unique colored large flower of rose-brown with thin gold beard. . . .10.00
Selene. A very large glistening white with luminous heavy texture. Hardy . 7.00
Serenade. A beautiful soft pink-toned variety of medium height . 1.50
Seneca. S, white, lined, dotted and overlaid purple; F, white, sanded . 20.00
Senlac. Large, bright, clear aster purple and claret-red from England . 12.50
Senorita. Pale lavender blue, overlaid with luminous yellow. A fine pastel . 15
Sensation. Fragrant. A gigantic corn flower blue self with flaring F . 2.00
Shasta. A large, tall clear bluish-white of fine form and substance . 75
Shogun. S, dark violet; F, black-violet with thin gold beard . 1.50
Sikh. A rich bronzy purple blend with velvety flaring F and orange beard . 1.00
Silverado. S, silvered dull lavender; F, blue with orange beard. Tall . 25
Silver Queen. An early attractive silvery white, palest yellow throat . 50
Simone Vaissiere. S, lavender-blue; F, horizontal, violet-blue. Early . 20
Sindjkha. S, deep dull lavender, shaded olive buff; F, lavender-purple . 25
Sir Galahad. A fine mauve and pansy violet tinged with red. Large . 15
Sirius. A clear intense blue-violet self. Large flower of good form . !. 1.50
Sir Michael. Unquestionably the finest blue and purple bicolor in world . 2.50
Skitchewaug. S, silvery rose, flushed bronze; F, mauve, shot with gold . 50
Solferino. A bright red-lilac brightening to brilliant pink-violet . 25
Sonoma. A tall, attractive pale corn yellow of vigor and hardiness. Late . 75
Sophie. A tall self of manganese-violet, suffused with bronze . 25
Sophronia. A large pure white greatly enhanced by a rich orange beard . 50
Sorento. Dull bluish-violet of heavy silken texture. Early and large . 2.50
Souv. Mme. Gaudichau. The best early dark purple at a low price . 25
Spark. A new variety producing small fiery-brick-red flowers in abundance. . . . 3.50
Spring Maid. Tall, lovely pink iris, superior in color, height, branching . 14.50
Summer Cloud. S, light blue, changing to gray-blue; F, fine sky-blue . 7.00
Sunlight. Very large clear creamy yellow self with deep orange beard . 2.25
Sun God. A valuable garden light yellow, lightly penciled brown . 50
Swazi. S, blue-violet; F, dark pansy-violet. A beautiful late Iris . 75
Sweet Lavender. S, pale lavender-blue; F, deeper rose lavender. A favorite . 15
Tapestry. A subtle blend of monster size, smoky mulberry in general effect . 6.00
Tenebrae. S, rich violet-purple; F, smooth, rich deep velvety purple. Fine . 15
Thais. An attractive shade of rosy mauve and soft pink, nearly a self . 1.00
Theseus. A white flower with deep golden reticulations on the F. Late . 35
Thorobred. Brilliant red purple, rich and glowing. Tall and graceful . 2.50
Tiger Tiger. A brilliant red iris of a distinct shade. Well-rounded blooms . 10.00
Titan. S, violet-blue; F, violet-purple. Truly enormous flowers . 35
Troades. S, old rose, overlaid bronze; F, bright red-violet, yellow beard . 30
Tropic Seas. S, Dauphin’s violet; F, velvety mulberry-purple, gold beard . 20
Trostringer. A vigorous and free flowering light rose-purple self . 25
Troyon. S, old gold, shaded red-brown; F, heliotrope, edged gold . 50
Tuscany. S, bright blue; F, deep purple red. Medium sized flowers . 15
27th Avril. S, violet-purple; F, velvety with a more bluish tint . 20
Tyrian. Violet and rose-purple, giving a vivid deep claret effect . 25
Van Clove. S, violet-purple; F, flaring, rich velvety dark purple . 60
Veloute. S, violet-blue; F, velvety, very dark, pansy-violet. Excellent . 15
Venus de Milo. Fine clear white of warm creamy tone, with a yellow beard. . . . 5.00
Vert Galant. S, coppery-brown, flushed lilac; F, garnet red. Dyke’s medal . 7.50
Vincentio. Large and attractive red-purple bicolor with spreading falls . 15
Virgin Gold. Pure pinard yellow S, F, and beard. A rapid increaser . 2.50
Vista Blue. Deep rich indigo-blue with yellow beard and throat markings . 5.00
Wambliska. Very large white with undertone of lightest blue at base of S.... 3.00
Watteau. S, campanula violet; F, violet-purple. An unusual variety . 20
W. C. Kennedy. Huge variegata with yellow S and velvety-maroon F . 10.00
W. C. Terry. S, blue; F, red-purple. One of the best older varieties . 15
Western Dream. Fine late, lavender-blue bicolor of medium height . 15
Wild Rose. Small soft, satiny rose-pink flowers on short stalks . 35
Winneshiek. A deep blue self recently introduced. Medium height. Hardy . 7.50
W. R. Dykes. A gigantic yellow with occasional copper-brown splashes on F. . . .12.50
Yellow Moon. A beautiful yellow self, taller than most yellows . 25
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“Iris came this afternoon — such fine plants and fine value. It is a pleasure to occasionally get
more and better things than you expect.” — Mrs. V. P. Brown, San Antonio, Texas.
Yellowstone. S, straw yellow; F, pansy purple. A contrasting bicolor . 25
Yeoman. S, large, smooth, bluish-violet; F, rich- deep velvety violet-blue . 15
Yolande. S, blue with bright sheen at base; F, pansy-blue, striped white . 15
Yves Lassailly. S, white; F, white, suffused blue, veined yellow near base . 3.00
Zaharoon. Beautiful blending of amber, buff, yellow, violet, and rose . 10.00
Zuni. Red-brown, touched with copper. S, seem sprinkled with gold dust . 5.00
Entire collection of 402 varieties, valued at $909.70, for $600.
We can furnish good blooming size rhizomes of the following varieties at the
prices stated. Because of limited stock, we are giving no descriptions but wish to
assure our customers they can procure from us these other varieties which may have
been called to their attention and which they may wish to add to their collections.
Adobe .
Alcina .
Ambrosia .
Ahwahnee .
Anndelia .
Ashtoreth .
Aubade .
Black Wings ....
Blue and Gold. . .
Blue Monarch . .
Britoness .
Brangaene .
Bruno .
Camelliard .
Candlelight .
Cardinal .
Carfax .
Churchmouse . . .
Clara Noyes ....
Cherry Rust ....
Cimaroon .
Colossus .
Columbine .
Coronation .
Coppersmith ....
Cantata .
Corona .
Day Dream .
Decennial .
Dogrose .
Douglas .
Dorothy Dietz . .
Duart .
El Tovar .
Ethel Peekham .
Ethelwyn Dubuar
Fascination .
Femande .
Frivolite .
Frieda Mohr ....
Fulgore .
Giant King .
Gold Stream ....
Goldilocks .
Gold Top .
Golden Helmet . .
Hassan .
Golden Light . . .
Hemani .
Henri Riviere . .
Hermitage .
$10.00 Irma Pollock . 3.00
4.00 Jane Williamson . 50
2.50 Jean Cayeux . 20.00
2.00 Jadu . 2.50
2.50 King Tut . 75
12.00 Kansas . 75
9.00 King Karl . 50
15.00 King Solomon . 2.00
2.00 Kublai Khan . 5.00
20.00 Labor . 50
2.00 Lona . 35
6.00 Lodestar . 75
.75 Lord Lambourne . 35
1.00 Mareschal Ney . 2.00
.75 Marquita . 12.00
1.00 Marquisette . 1.25
6.00 Micheline Charraire . 50
.50 Moa . 50
6.00 Mrs. Valerie West . 1.50
1.00 Modoc . 6.00
7.00 Mme. Durrand . 50
5.00 Mrs. Herbert Hoover . 5.00
2.50 Nebraska . 50
1.00 Nene . 2.00
.50 Omaha . 75
2.00 Okoboji . 1.00
5.00 Otoe . 50
2.00 Ophelia . 75
3.50 Oriana . 6.00
10.00 Orient Pearl . 15.00
7.50 Peaches . 3.00
2.00 Pink Satin . 7.50
10.00 Red Dominion . 15.00
30.00 Red Robe . 10.00
50.00 Rasakura . 3.00
5.00 Rhadi . 8.00
2.50 Rose Dominion . . 6.00
3.00 San Diego . 1.50
2.00 San Louis Rey . 50
1.00 Sonata . 60
10.00 Spokan . 20.00
2.00 Spring Mom . 2.00
1.00 Tuscany Gold . 1.75
5.00 Theodolinda . 20.00
2.50 Tommy Tucker . 2.00
20.00 Thuratus . ! 2.00
2.50 Talisman . 10.00
20.00 Valor . 20.00
3.00 Waconda . 1.50
2.50 William Mohr . 1.50
10.00 War Eagle . 20.00
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“ The Iris arrived yesterday and I can very truthfully say that the rhizomes are the finest I have
ever received. More surprising than the quality was the excellent condition of the root system —
there was not the slightest sign of drying. From all appearances these rhizomes might have been
sent to me from nearby Virginia rather than from all the way across the continent.”
— Charles W. Ayars, Tacoma Park, D. C.
NATIONAL ORIGINATIONS
National Prosperity (National 1933). This is just the iris for which we have
been looking around that corner for many a year. It is the only one of the blues
which we have saved from the depression years. Why not plant it in your garden
and enjoy Prosperity with us. Here is how it appears. S, deep blue, ruffled slightly
at edges; F, deep blue, tinged violet, slightly lighter coloring at edges. They are
3 inches wide and 4 inches long, falling straight downward with incurving sides.
The blue is accented by a gold beard. Style arms are blue, tinged yellow. S are 3
inches wide and 3% inches long. 40 inches in height on well branched stems. $25.00
Blue Velvet’s Wonder-Child. (National 1933; Dauntless X Blue Velvet). We are
wondering why an iris like this has not been introduced long ago. You will like
this precocious youngster in your garden for it will give life to the planting. At
first, we thought of giving this variety a long name, but decided to give it a nice
short one like the one selected. S, red-violet; F, blue-violet, suffused red, edges,
lighter. Light gold beard. Brown and white markings at base. Six and more blos¬
soms to a 40-inch well-branched stalk. Style arms yellow, tinged blue. $25.00.
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25c Each
In keeping with our policy of offering the best Iris for the least money, we are
offering these fine varieties at this exceptionally low price. Just a few years ago,
we sold these plants at prices ranging from $2 to $10. When our stock has been com¬
pletely exhausted, we shall be forced to return any orders received, for we ourselves
cannot purchase many of these varieties at wholesale for the price we are offering
them to our customers.
Aarehorst. Blended lilac-violet.
Ambassadeur. S, smoky; F, blackish.
Arlington. Lavender and purple.
Avatar. Smoky-purple blend.
Batulus. Purple-rose-crimson.
Chalice. Citron-yellow self.
Chasseur. S, yellow; F, reddish.
Citronella. S, yellow; F, chestnut.
Cygnet. White, tinted ivory.
Debutante. Light pinkish self.
Dream. Fragrant, rose-pink.
Etoile du Matin. Yellow and blue.
Fismes. S, cream; F, red-lavender.
Folkwang. S, white; F, claret red.
Fra Angelico. Gold and bronze.
Gaulois. Yellow-rose and red.
George J. Tribolet. Violet-red-purple.
Glamour. Heliotrope and violet.
Glowing Embers. Warm tan and red.
Havamal. S, cream; F, violet-blue.
Collection of 38, valued
Hidalgo. Large lavender self.
Lady Bountiful. Fine clear blue.
Le Grande Ferre. Fawn and gray.
Leonata. Large lavender blue.
Lord Lambourne. Rose-buff -red.
Magnifica. Huge red-violet.
Marsouin. Rich violet-purple.
Mme. Henri Cayeux. Good red-violet.
Mrs. H. Matson. S, bronze; F, purple.
Odenvogel. S, yellow; F, violet.
Odette Olivet. Soft orchid-pink.
Olive Murrell. Lavender-rose-blue.
Oread. Bronze and crimson.
Primrose. Small clear yellow.
Proteus. Large, silky blue.
Silverado. Late, silvery blend.
Solferino. Bright red-lilac.
Sophie. Tall, manganese-violet.
Souv. Mme. Gaudichau. Deep purple.
Trostringer. Rose-purple self.
at $9.50, for $7.50.
Just check varieties desired and tear out sheet. Please include one second choice
variety in your order.
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reasonable as compared with our California growers.” — Mrs. Louise Tecklenburg, Lodi, Calif.
15 c Each
These are Iris of earlier introduction of which we have built up a sufficient stock
to offer at such an attractive price. They are very fine in mass and are excellent
varieties to start the Iris planting. After these have bloomed in the beginner’s garden
the flower lover will wish to add some of the newer originations offered in our
general list. Many of the varieties listed here are priced by other growers at from
three to five times our figure.
Afterglow. Blend of buff.
Alcazar. S, mauve; F, purple.
Andree Autissier. Pale lilac-blue.
Anne Bullen. Blue and purple.
Argynnis. S, yellow; F, brown.
Bravura. Tall, deep rosy-lilac.
Canopus. S, lavender; F, violet.
Cassandra. Rosy-violet and red.
Cluny. Pale lilac-blue.
Colias. Good straw yellow.
Coronado. Lavender, red-purple.
Corrida. Fine blue-violet self.
Duke of York. Very fine blue.
Dulcinea. S, lavender; F, violet-blue.
Ed. Michel. Petunia-violet self.
Halo. S, dark blue; F, violet.
Hesperis. Gray and red-purple.
Hippolyta. Fine lavender-blue.
Jacqueline Guillot. Silvery blue.
Jeannett Dean. Blue-lavender.
Karen. Fine, rich red-purple.
Kestrel. Velvety-violet blend.
Lent Williamson. Lavender-pansy.
Majestic. Bluish-mauve and purple.
Mary Gibson. Beautiful old rose.
Montserrat. Lavender and purple.
Morning Splendor. Dark ruby-crimson.
Mrs. Cuthbertson. Rose and apricot.
Mrs. H. F. Bowles. Brown and red.
Odaroloc. Luminous orchid.
Phyllis Bliss. Rose-lavender self.
Plumed Knight. Pinkish-lilac.
Prospero. Blue and red-purple.
Senorita. Lavender-blue-yellow.
Sir Galahad. Large reddish-mauve.
Sweet Lavender. Violet-purple.
Tenebrae. Rich black-purple.
Tuscany. Blue and red-purple.
Veloute. Deep blue bicolor.
Vincentio. Red-purple bicolor.
W. C. Terry. S, blue; F, purple.
Western Dream. Lavender blue bicolor.
Yeoman. Blue-violet bicolor.
Yolande. Large, beautiful blue.
Collection of 40 varieties, valued at $6.00, for $5.00.
Just check varieties desired and tear out sheet. Please include one second choice
variety in your order.
"7 sent you a trial order last year and your plants were fine — much larger than those of other
growers.” — W. H. Kiessig, Davenport, la.
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR BEARDED IRIS
Prepare the soil to a depth of at least 10 inches, mixing in any commercial non¬
acid fertilizer such as bone meal, Yigoro, etc. Barnyard manure, if not used too
heavily, is satisfactory. Chicken manure is acid and it is best not to use on bearded
iris but is fine for the Japanese. Place the rhizome so that the top will be just barely
exposed. Keep the ground moist and well stirred to achieve the best results. Iris may
be planted from 8 to 18 inches apart, depending on the effect desired and the space
to be used. Divide every three or four years, discarding the old parts. July and
August planting is advisable, although September and October planting are satisfac¬
tory except in those sections having severe winters. Full sunlight is desirable,
although they will grow in partial shade.
UTILITY OF IRIS
Iris may be used where other plants will not survive. Their hardiness is amazing.
Iris may be made the predominating plant feature, or they may be used as distinct
novelty plants. The most pleasing effects can be obtained by massing, but separate
clumps of individual varieties are very beautiful.
Iris as a hobby can not be surpassed. Stamp collecting and antiques fail to give
the satisfaction and joy that a flower lover may obtain — for an iris collection will
lead one across the border and away from life’s worries into a wonderland of delight.
The thrill of seeing a new variety blooming in your garden can not be equaled.
LENGTH OF BLOOM
By having a few plants of the various species, one may lengthen considerably the
season of bloom. The winter blooming Stylosa and the Juno iris start the blooming
season of the new year, followed by the dwarfs, the Begelias, the Pogo-cyclus hybrids,
the Intermediates, the Tall Bearded, the Siberian, the Spuria, the Japanese, and the
Fall Bloomers.
ADD NEW VARIETIES
A few varieties added to the garden each season wTill sustain interest and give
added joy to the flower lover. If your garden space is limited, discard your older
inferior varieties to make room for the newer superior introductions. You would not
think of keeping an obsolete automobile, so why not apply this same good judgment
to the flowers in your garden1?
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR JAPANESE IRIS
Japanese Iris require an acid soil to give the best bloom, although they will grow
and bloom in any soil. The proper acidity is obtained by applying a small amount of
sulphate of ammonia mixed in the soil in which they are planted. Use no lime. These
Iris grow in practically every state, even in Minnesota. Plant either in fall or early
spring. Order them at the same time as you order the other types, and we shall send
them at the proper time. While they give larger flowers if well watered, the roots
should not stand in water during the winter.
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR SIBERIAN AND SPURIA IRIS
Same treatment as Japanese.
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR ORIENTAL POPPIES
The poppy is a gorgeous flower which grows with little care and blooms profusely
over a long period in late spring and early summer. They are invaluable additions to
any garden and blend well with other flowers. Plant in August, setting the roots a
few inches below the surface and keeping them well watered. Cut down the tops
after the blooming season. Any fairly rich, non-acid soil is satisfactory.
For bouquets, cut in early morning or late evening when there is no sun and it is
cool. Cut the stems again with a sharp knife and immediately singe the ends over a
flame. When placed in water after such treatment, the petals will not fall for four
or five days. Some people prefer dipping the ends in boiling water after making the
second cut, instead of singeing.
Make out your order on this page which you are to keep to use as a check when
your plants are received. On the reverse of this sheet are brief but valuable sugges¬
tions for the planting and care of Iris. When you have this order exactly as you
want it, copy it on the opposite order blank, filling in your name and address plainly,
and mail it to us.
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“I received the Iris in fine condition. You surely grow extraordinarily fine plants — the best I ever
saw. Any of my friends inquiring about Iris will certainly be referred to you, hereafter ."
— Frank Emory, McClellandtown, Pa.
March Blooming
Stylosa Speciosa (Unguicularis). This is our blue winter bloomer which some¬
times blooms in the late fall, but always blooms in the early spring, often
starting as early as February and blooming through March and early April. .$1.00
Bucharica. This variety belongs to the Juno group, having a structure like
miniature corn plants. The flower is a creamy to yellow bi-color dotted
brown. Planting in a hot dry summer position is best . 1.00
Orchiodes. A similar Juno iris to the above but bearing flowers of rich deep
yellow, two or three to a stem. Both of these irises are striking because of
their oddness . 1.50
Collection of three above varieties valued at $3.50, for $2.50.
March-April Blooming
DWARF
These miniature gems of the iris garden growing from four to ten inches in height,
are adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions, and are especially suitable for
borders and for rock gardens. Although the foliage and bloom stalks are short, the
flowers are of good size and varieties vary greatly in coloring. They are fine for
edging, for use along walks, and may be massed attractively in blankets of color
wherever desirable.
Balceng Curiosity. 8 in. A yellow variegata with purple falls . $ .25
Cyanea. 5 in. A dark black-violet flower with veined throat . 35
Laddie Boy (H. P. Sass 1931). 8 in. Velvety purple bi-color with three flowers
to a stalk . 30
Marocain. 5 in. A rich deep violet-purple and a prolific bloomer . 25
Mons. Steichen. A pogo-cyclus dwarf. Flower is pearly white, veined blue . 1.00
Negus. 5 in. S, smooth, dark reddish-purple; F, intense velvety black purple,
with contrasting rich gold beard. A garden clump is one solid mass of rich
color . . . .' . 25
Neola (J. Sass 1932). S, livid violet; F, deep brown shading to molasses brown.
This is a new break of color in the dwarf class. It blooms in the fall also. . . 1.00
Pixy (H. Sass 1932). An unusual departure, a dwarf plicata blend, with S yel¬
low, dotted purple and F white, striped and dotted brown and purple . 1.00
Rose Mist (H. P. Sass 1932). The beautiful soft mauve pink of this flower is
unusual among dwarfs . 50
Steward. 6 in. One of the finest light yellow dwarfs . 25
Socrates. 8 in. An attractive rich claret wine-red flower . 25
Titania (H. P. Sass 1931). Clear deep buttercup yellow. Very good . 50
Tony (H. P. Sass 1931). A red-purple, very deep and rich in tone . 50
Ultra (H. P. Sass 1929). This pumila hybrid blooms with two and three flowers
on a stem, is one of the richest real blue iris. It blooms in the fall also . 35
Jean Siret. 9 in. S, clear yellow; F, yellow, striated violet. This variety often
blooms in the summer and generally in the fall as well as spring . 75
Lieut, de Chavagnac. A pleasing mixture of violet, bronze and cream. It pos¬
sesses the same blooming characteristics as Jean Siret . 75
Entire collection of sixteen varieties valued at $8.25, for $6.
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the distance too great. But they were just as fresh as if they had been sent in this state.”
— Edna J. Riebock, Elgin, Ill.
April Blooming
INTERMEDIATE IRIS
Most of these varieties resulted from crosses between the short dwarfs and the
taller bearded species, and as a result are intermediate in height between the two
parent species, averaging from 15 to 30 inches. They commence blooming with the
late dwarfs and continue blooming into the season of the early tall bearded. The
individual flowers are often as large as the later sorts, and recent introductions have
advanced this type to a point where they compare favorably with their later bloom¬
ing cousins. The intermediates are invaluable in the garden, to lengthen the blooming
season and prevent a gap between the time of the dwarfs and the tall bearded
varieties.
Alice Horsefall (H. Sass 1932). Large, velvety, red-purple, orange beard . $1.00
Ambera (H. Sass 1931). An excellent large light amber yellow self . 75
Bosniamac. Uniform pale yellow and buff self . 25
Carthusian. Clear lavender blue of fine quality. Tall . 25
Challenger (J. Sass 1930). This is the largest flowered intermediate. S, fine
dark purple; F, flaring rich velvety dark red-violet, with contrasting whitish
beard, tipped orange . 50
Chief (J. Sass). Slightly darker and shorter than Challenger . 25
Cyrus (H. Sass 1931). A late blooming empire yellow self with much deeper
splash at the end of the beard, giving a glowing effect. The tallest inter¬
mediate, growing as high as 34 inches . 50
Don Carlos. S, blue; F, red-purple. A different flower . 35
Doxa (H. Sass 1928). A huge flower of novel coloring, the S, being light chal¬
cedony yellow and the F olive buff with blue tint at center. 20 in. tall . 1.00
Elizabeth Huntington (Syn. Blue Zua). A large deep blue self with petals very
crinkled and odd appearing. F, white at base, veined blue, bearing contrast- '
ing white beard . 3.50
Firmament. S, deep chickory-blue; F, darker . . . 25
Helge. Lemon-yellow with pearly shading. Good color blending . 25
Ingeborg. Gigantic white with golden veining and beard . * . 25
Kochii. A free-flowering rich deep violet-purple self of good size . 25
Nymph (H. Sass 1926). An amazingly free bloomer of empire yellow . 25
Primavera. The largest early pure soft yellow self of fine form and texture . 50
Prince Victor. S, lavender-blue; F, rich velvet-purple . 25
Ragusa (H. Sass 1929). The finest rich dark red-purple blend in this group.
S, pansy purple; F, blackish red-purple. Five to seven flowers to a 26 in.
stalk . 50
Sunbeam. A new, clear yellow from England, of vigorous growth . 50
Walhalla. S, lavender-blue. F, violet-purple . 25
Yellow Hammer. A large, bright amber yellow, sweetly scented . 35
Zua. Frosted white, washed with gray. Charmingly ruffled at edges . .35
Zwannenburg. A large buff colored Pogo-cyclus hybrid. Very early . 25
Entire collection of 23 varieties valued, at $12.55, for $10.00.
Collection of six valued at $3.25, for $2.50.
Chief Sunbeam
Ingeborg Walhalla
Kochi Zwannenburg
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“Herewith is my second order for Iris from your garden. I think so highly of your plants that
this year I am purchasing from no other grower ." — Glenn Hopper, Fort Wayne, Ind.
April-May Blooming
REGELIA
The Regelias are odd and peculiarly shaped flowers which are native of Turkestan
and Armenia. They are more slender, smaller and more delicate than the bearded
species. Each stalk bears two or three blooms. This type has a corm-like root rather
than a rhizome, and does best when baked by the sun during the summer months.
Hoogiana. An Iris noted for a wonderful smoothness of texture. A very lovely,
uniform, bright lavender-blue flower with a conspicuous yellow crest and
bright orange beard. One of the very best Irises . $ 1.00
Korolkowi Concolor. Enamel pinkish lilac of unusual tone and texture . 1.50
Orestes. A regelia-cyclus hybrid with S coppery bronze; F, cinnamon bronze-
red with crinkly edges . 2.00
Stolinifera. An exceedingly handsome Iris of elongated form with crinkly
brown edges having a blue-violet center and lighted blue beard . 1.00
Vaga. Large flowers of pale blue lined with bronze and brown . 1.50
Entire collection of five varieties above, valued at $7, for $5.
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POGO-CYCLUS
These hybrid varieties have resulted from crossing the Pogoniris (bearded species)
with the Oncocyclus species (a large flowered species found in Asia Minor, but not
hardy in cold climates). These varieties are hardy and easily grown. They are out¬
standing because of their distinctive color and character, differing greatly from the
bearded iris. Care and treatment is the same as required for the bearded species.
Carmelo. An unusual shaped flower of peculiar note of blue . 25
Dilkush. S, heavily veined violet; F, deep reddish-purple with black throat
blotch. Fine large rounded flowers . 75
Flecta. A fine flower with lavender S, veined a deeper shade; F, veined and
dotted reddish-brown on a creamy-gray ground. Golden beard . 1.00
Hamadan. Upright open ruffled S of uniform rich violet and flaring F the
same color, with a white throat overlaid with purple veins. Styles are rich
metallic bronze. A fine variety . 50
Ib-Pall. A fine free flowering variety, with ruffled reddish-lilac S and dark
violet F over a white ground. Bronzy-yellow beard, with a dark spot on the
falls at the tip of beard . 50
Lady Lilford. S, purple-violet; F, black-purple with a black beard. A large
flower of curious form on tall stems. Very hardy . 1.00
Mons. Steichen. A semi-dwarf variety of pearly white, veined blue and russet. 1.00
Shushan. S, bright violet-purple; F, velvety dark mahogany, with burnt-orange
beard and bronze throat . 1*05
William Mohr. The ground color is pale lilac, S flushed darker. The entire
flower is beautifully veined manganese-violet . 1.50
Zwannenburg. A very large flowered variety, a prodigious bloomer and one of
the most rugged of all Iris. S, cream flushed and lightly blotched pale
violet and of silky texture. F, smooth velvety old gold splashed maroon.
Lemon-yellow crests and bright orange beard. First to bloom . 25
Entire collection of ten varieties valued at $7.75, for $6.
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“I must comment on your plants. They are the largest and finest I have ever seen.”
— W. I. Coddington, Martinsville, N. J.
“ Practically every plant bloomed despite the late planting.” — Mary E. Thomas, Wichita, Kan.
SIBERIAN IRIS
Emperor
Snow Queen
Butterfly
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“My order of beardless iris has just arrived. I have never received such fine roots from any other
grower.”
— E. V. D. Ferguson, Hempstead, N. Y.
May and June Blooming
IRIS SIBERICA
The Iris of this group have tall stems and grass-like foliage. They are among
the best for cutting or for massing by the waterside. The flowers are various shades
of blue, with white or yellow markings, and pure white. The plants do best in a
moist location, but are easily grown in any soil, no matter how dry. The flowers grow
on long tubular stems, among narrow ornamental grass-like foliage. Varieties vary in
height from 30 to 50 inches, an established clump bearing as many as forty to fifty
blooms.
Blue Flame. The lightest blue Siberian and very striking . $1.00
Blue Heron. A large, wide-petaled flower of brilliant blue . 75
Blue Owl. An exquisite rich blue with bronze and white throat . 75
Blue Star. A large, deep rich violet. The stigmas are large and drooping, giving
the flower the appearance of a six-pointed star . 1.00
Butterfly. The standards and styles are a soft uniform sky-blue . 50
Caesar. A new large dark blue-purple of outstanding merit . 1.50
Emperor. The finest of the real dark Siberians. Very tall . 60
Mrs. Sanders. A fine rich brilliant violet-blue of fine form . 50
Periwinkle. Larger, taller and darker than Perry’s Blue. Fine . 1.00
Perry’s Blue. Beautiful bright sky-blue. Lovely and unusual . 50
Sanguinea. Intensely brilliant blue flower. Medium height . 25
Silver Tip. Dark, clear blue with very light stigmas. Very distinct . 1.00
Skylark. A soft light blue flower . 60
Snow Queen. Pure glistening white with yellow throat. Medium height . 40
Sunnybrook. An exquisite shade of soft Alice blue of fine substance . 50
True Blue. A fine, beautiful pure blue tinged with yellow on falls . 50
Entire collection of sixteen varieties valued at $11.35, for $9.
IRIS SPURIA
These Iris grow in clumps four to five feet high, the flowers somewhat resembling
but larger than the Dutch Iris are borne on a tall stiff stem, well above the blade-like
foliage. They do well in any soil, but will thrive in a wet soil in which the Tall
Bearded Iris will not grow. This species is rapidly increasing in popularity. The
flowers are very heavily substanced, and grow as high as five feet.
Aurea. A fine, uniform rich golden yellow ranked among the best . $0.50
Monnieri. A fine, large yellow, similar to but lighter than Aurea . 60
Mrs. Tait. A soft porcelain blue of varying shades . 50
Notha. S, rich violet; F, blue, spotted yellow — an attractive combination . 35
Ochroleuca. White, with orange blotch on falls. One of the best of the Spurias
and should have a place in every garden . . . 35
Collection of five valued at $2.30, for $1.75.
MISCELLANEOUS IRIS
Dorothea Williamson. An American hybrid of a royal purple. Entirely different
from others and fine for table bouquets . $ .40
Fulvala. Similar to D. Williamson but more copper in tone. Very fine . 60
Pseudacorus Gigantea. An improved form and much larger than the common
Pseudacorus, known as the “Yellow Water Iris.” The flowers are of pure
yellow, the plants growing in marsh or swampy land, in water, or in dry soil.
Try this in your pool or along its edges . 35
Tenax. Native Oregon beardless iris. Remarkably pleasing and graceful. Flow¬
ers borne on 12 to 15 inch stems, vary from deep rich red-purple through
mauve and lavender to palest pearl grey .
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the most enormous rhizomes I have ever seen.” —Mrs. George A. Tower, Richmond, Va.
May and June Blooming
ORIENTAL POPPIES
Few flower lovers realize the great variation of color and form and the long
length of the blooming season afforded by the poppy family. No other flower can
compare with it in the ease of culture and the number of blooms produced from the
little effort expended. Of the many poppy species, P. orientale is the long-lived
perennial type which is becoming so popular because of its hardiness, its freedom
from disease, and its ease of culture. The gigantic flowers reach a diameter of ten
inches and more and vary in color from salmon to pink, red to orange, and mulberry
to white.
The Oriental poppy has a blooming season of from six to seven weeks, producing
occasional intermittent flowers throughout the summer and early fall. The plants
are prodigious bloomers, even a young clump bearing as many as six or more flowers,
while an older established plant will bear a dozen and more. These flowers combine
in happy association with others of their season, especially with the iris, and add a
desired bit of striking color to the garden picture.
Plant in summer and early fall.
Bracteatum. 28 in. tall. Bears bracts. 6 orange-red petals, 4%x3 with medium
blotch. Diameter across top of flower, 4 in . $ .50
Brightness. 35 in. Rich, glowing salmon petals, 4x3, with medium blotch. Diam¬
eter 5 in . 75
Cavalier. 35 in. Beautiful glowing cerise petals, 5%x4%, with narrow blotch.
Large center. Diameter 5 in . 5.00
Duke of Teck. 33 in. Light crimson petals, 4x3, on strong stems . 1.00
Edna Perry. 30 in. Medium pink petals, 4%x4, with medium blotch. Diameter
4 inches . 50
Enchantress. Soft lilac-rose colored petals of exquisite beauty . 7.50
Excellent Pink (name lost). 28 in. Dark pink petals, 6x4, with large blotch,
big center; early. Diameter 3% in . 1.00
Enfield Beauty. Bright, rich salmon, maroon at base. Late . 1.00
Gerald Perry. 33 in. Dark apricot pink petals, 5x3%, with small blotch. Diam¬
eter 5 inches . 75
Goldschmidt. 26 in. Orange-scarlet petals, 3%x3, with very small blotch. Diam¬
eter 3 inches . 75
Goliath. 27 in. Light orange petals, 5x3%, with medium blotch. Diameter 6 in.. .60
Grand Mogul. 26 in. Deep orange-red, petals 3%x2% with medium blotch
Diameter 3 in . 50
Henri Cayeux. 28 in. Unusual and lovely coloring. Old rose shading into bur¬
gundy, petals 3x2%, with small blotch, four petaled. Diameter 3 in . 1.50
Hercules. 36 in. Flame colored red, petals 6x5, with medium blotch. Diameter
6 in. Four petaled . 1*00
Joyce. Cerise and old rose .
Lord Lambourne. 35 in. Deeply fringed rich orange, petals 5%x4, with large
blotch and medium center. The flower is odd because the petals are cut as
though with scissors. Diameter 4% in .
Lulu Neeley. Prolific, wonderfully free bloomer with large flowers of a deep
red. Pronounced by many as the world’s finest poppy .
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“7 wish to state I was more than pleased with the Iris you sent me. They were wonderfully large
and healthy plants.” — Mrs. J. E. Mack, San Bernardino, Calif.
Mandarin. 30 in. Real Chinese red. Diameter 8 in . 1.50
Mahony (Mahogany). Tulip shaped flowers of deep, red mahogany-maroon . 50
May Sadler. 35 in. Peculiar salmon pink, petals 5%x4 with large blotch. Diam¬
eter 5 inches . .75
Menelik. 25 in. Dark orange, petals 4%x3%. Diameter 4% in . 75
Mrs. Perry. 34 in. Lovely shade of salmon pink . 50
Negrillon. 30 in. New and distinct shade of carmine, petals 3%x2%. Diameter
3 inches . 1.50
Olympia. 29 in. This is the very early, odd, and beautiful double poppy, each
flower being composed of from 20 to 50 orange or flame scarlet colored petals
3x2%, with no blotch. Diameter 5 in . 50
Orange Giant. 35 in. Large rich orange, petals 4x3 with medium blotch. Diam¬
eter 4 inches . 25
Perry’s White. 29 in. Pure satiny white, petals 4x3 with black-maroon blotch
at base. Diameter 4 in . 1.00
Pink Beauty. 26 in. Early pure pink, petals 3%x2%, with small blotch. Diam¬
eter 4 inches.' . 50
Princess Ena. 35 in. Good salmon-pink, petals 3%x2% with small blotch. Diam¬
eter 4 inches . 50
Princess Victoria Louise. 24 in. Soft salmon rose, petals 3%x2%, with medium
maroon blotch. Diameter 3% in . 50
Proserpine. 45 in. Chinese red with huge built-up center; petals 5x4 with large
blotch. Diameter 4% in . 1.25
Pygmaea. 29 in. Orange shaded scarlet; petals 3x2. Late. Diameter 3 in . 75
Queen Alexandra. 24 in. Pure light pink; petals 4x3 with medium maroon
blotch. Diameter 3% in . 50
Royal Scarlet. 42 in. Bright oxblood-scarlet; petals 4x3% with medium blotch.
Early. Diameter 6 in . 50
Salmon King. 32 in. Between salmon and scarlet; petals 5x3. Four petaled.
Diameter 3 in . 50
Trilby. 36 in. Dark, lustrous pinkish-red; petals 5%x4. Diameter 5 in . 1.50
Welcome. Deep scarlet, shaggy, with dusty black center . 1.50
Wurtembergia. 37 in. Bright red petals like pieces of silk, 4%x4, with medium
blotch. Big built-up center of stamens. One of the very finest of poppies.
Diameter 5 in . 1-00
Entire collection of 37 varieties valued at $41.10, for $30.00.
Collection of seven, valued at $4.25, for $3.00.
Lulu Neeley Lord Lambourne
Olympia Pink Beauty
Orange Giant Royal Scarlet
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condition.” — E. H. Sibley, Wethersfield, Conn.
JAPANESE IRIS
Kumono Kombarin
Kuro Kumo
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“Your fine plants came just as fresh as Iris I have purchased within fifty miles of home.”
— Mrs. Frank Wheeler, Greenville, Illinois.
June-July Blooming
JAPANESE IRIS
These remarkable Iris are now coming into great popularity as their merits are
becoming better known. They bloom after the Bearded Iris and continue blooming
for fully six weeks. The single varieties have three petals and the double varieties
six.
Japanese Iris require an acid soil to give the best bloom, although they will
bloom in any soil. The proper acidity is obtained by applying a small amount of
sulphate of ammonia to the soil in which they are planted — a handful to each plant,
applied once a year. Use no lime. These Iris grow in practically every state, even in
Minnesota. In a few places where they have not succeeded, their failure may be
attributed to being planted too late in autumn and thus being heaved out by the
frost. Plant either in the fall or early spring. When they are ordered with Bearded
Iris, we hold this part of the order until the proper time for planting. While they
give larger flowers if well watered, the roots should not stand in water during the
winter.
It is to be regretted that most dealers sell “mixed” varieties, this term being used
to designate seedlings of unknown value — not one per cent of which are worth
planting. We have been perfecting our list of varieties for a number of years and
have what we believe to be the best collection of named varieties in this country, if
not in the world. We contributed nearly a hundred varieties to the Brooklyn Bo¬
tanical Test Garden some years ago. Many of these varieties have been returned to
us with the names which the Garden recognizes. We desire to have our Japanese Iris
as correctly named as our other varieties. When other dealers are as particular, this
class will become as popular as the Bearded Iris.
Angel’s Den. Dbl. Fine flower of vinous-purple and a good seller . $ .50
Ayasi. Sgl. White center with wide crimson edge. An attractive Iris . 50
Carlton Childs. Sgl. Ivory-white, veined plum with pinkish standards . 50
Cloud Dress. Dbl. Grey ground with prominent purple lines radiating . 50
Hatsuki. Sgl. Uniform purple-blue. Very attractive flowers . 50
Kagarabi. Sgl. A fine light lavender, veined with red-purple . 75
Kasugano. Dbl. Plum-purple, with dark pencilings radiating . 50
Komachi. Dbl. A deep violet-purple variety of great beauty . 75
Kombarin. Dbl. A fine large early pure white which is quite outstanding . 50
Koyka. Dbl. A fine dark purple-blue splashed with lavender . 75
Kuro Kumo. Dbl. Deep purple, overlaid with blue . 50
Mahogany. Dbl. A fine deep velvety mahogany of pleasing appearance . 50
Norma. Dbl. Lavender flower with bluish halo . 50
Patrocle. Dbl. A large deep blue with a reddish cast . 50
Prosperpine. Sgl. Light blue ground, veined deeper. Large gold bar . 75
Rishono. Dbl. Red-purple, overlaid with brilliant blue . 50
Salaminto. Dbl. A fine bluish -purple with yellow markings . 50
Shigure. Dbl. A pleasing purple of good form and substance . 50
Shoryui. Sgl. White ground, shaded and overlaid with purple-blue . 50
Triumph. Sgl. Lavender, veined with rich dark purple . 50
Wakamu. Dbl. Bright crimson-purple, splashed with white . 50
Entire collection, valued at $11.50, for $9.00.
Collection of six, $1.95.
Angel’s Den Kasugano
Ayasi Kuro Kumo
Cloud Dress Shoryui
July- August Blooming
Jean Siret. See early dwarf section. Occasionally blooms in summer . $ .75
Lieut, de Chavagnac. See early dwarf section. Occasionally blooms in summer. . .75
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WE SHIP TO EVERY STATE
“The Iris I ordered from you arrived yesterday in excellent condition.”
— Miss M. L. Salisbury, Nyack, N. Y.
September-October-N ovember Blooming
Allies. Unusual coppery red-toned shade. Often blooms in summer or fall . $1.00
Autumn King (H. Sass 1924). A typical lavender-blue bicolor of good form and
substance . 25
Autumn King, Junior (H. Sass-Hill 1933). 28 in. Like Autumn King in color
but a more prolific bloomer . 15.00
Autumn Queen (H. Sass 1926). A good white pumila ever-bloomer, often flower¬
ing six months a year . 35
Dorcas Hutcheson (H. Sass-McDade 1933). 18 in. Slightly fragrant, deep violet
colored self . 2.00
Eleanor Roosevelt (H. Sass-McDade 1933). 26 in. Deep fluorite purple self with
very rich falls . 10.00
Equinox (Auten 1932). 26 in. The most dependable fall bloomer. Reddish-
purple S with slightly darker F . 3.50
Franklin Roosevelt (J. Sass-McDade 1933). A cross of Cardinal by Autumn
King. Red-purple with blue blotch on F . 25.00
Frost Queen (H. Sass-Hill 1933). Frosty white, very dependable fall bloomer
and larger than the other whites . 15.00
Golden Harvest (J. Sass 1929). The only yellow fall blooming variety. S, olive
yellow, bluish at haft; F, yellow citron, with distinct orange beard . 2.00
Jean Siret. 9 in. S, clear yellow; F, yellow, striated violet . 75
Laura Hutcheson (H. Sass-Hill 1933). Similar to Autumn King but smaller. .. .10.00
Lieut, de Chavagnac. 10 in. Pleasing mixture of violet, bronze and cream . .75
Neola (J. Sass 1932). S, livid violet; F, deep brown shading to molasses brown. 1.00
October Opera (H. Sass-Hill 1932). 24 in. S, rich red-purple; F, purple-violet. .10.00
Olive White (H. Sass-Hill 1932). Cream colored flower with green gold veining.
Reliable . 3.00
Peggy Babbington. A very reliable fall blooming iris of light yellow color . 2.00
September Skies (H. Sass-Hill 1933). 16 in. A deep purple self that blooms
freely both spring and fall . 2.00
Ultra (H. Sass 1929). A beautiful pure rich blue pumila hybrid . 35
Entire collection of seventeen varieties valued at $101.00, for $80.
N ovember-December Blooming
Stylosa Speciosa. Our early blue iris which sometimes blooms in the late fall. . . .$1.00
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FLOWER ARTICLES
For those of our readers who wish additional information upon the growing of
Iris and Oriental poppies, we recommend the following magazine articles written
by Howard Weed, recognized iris authority and member of our firm:
“The Poppy as a Garden Flower,” House Beautiful, June, 1932.
“Four Famous Hybridizers of Iris,” Flower Grower, May, 1933.
“The Iris — A Fitting National Flower,” Flower Grower, June, 1933.
“Favorite Iris — And Why,” Horticulture, June 1, 1933.
“You Can Have Iris the Year Round in Sunset Land,” Sunset, May, 1933.
“The Iris — Past, Present and Future,” Flower Grower, July, 1932.
“Interesting and Rare Iris Types,” Flower Grower, May, 1932.
(The above article was condensed and re-printed in Garden Digest, July, 1932.)
“Iris Species of the Future — Part 1,” Western Homes and Gardens, May, 1931.
“Iris Species of the Future — Part 2,” Western Homes and Gardens, June, 1931.
“Outstanding Iris,” House and Garden, July, 1931.
“Superior Iris of Today,” House Beautiful, July, 1931.
An article describing a visit to our gardens appeared in Better Homes and Gar¬
dens, May, 1932.
SWEENEY. STRAUB ft DIMM
HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS
PORTLAND. OREGON
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Japanese Iris
Collection of six different named varieties
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