Iris, 1937 / Rockmont Nursery ; Philip Andrews, owner.

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ROCKMONT NURSERY

Box 266 23rd at Bluebell Ave.
BOULDER, COLORADO

PHILIP ANDREWS, Owner

Business Terms

REMITTANCE in full should accompany each order. Residents of
Colorado please include 2% Sales Tax. You may remit by Money Order.
Check, Stamps of small denomination or Currency. Checks for small
sums should be avoided, however, since banks now make collection
charges. Please make checks payable to Rockmont Nursery or Philip
Andrews.

SHIPPING. Iris are shipped prepaid to all parts of the United States
if the order amounts to $1.00 or more. Please add 25c for packing and
postage on all orders amounting to less than $1.00.

DISCOUNTS. Liberal quantity discounts on orders are allowed as
follows: $10 to $25, 10%; $25 to $50, 15%; over $50, 20%. Three
rhizomes will be supplied for the price of two if the variety is marked
thus (*). Collections, and all iris where three are sold for the price of
two are net.

GUARANTEE. We ship healthy, freshly-dug roots only and guar¬
antee them to be true to name. We also guarantee safe delivery but
assume no responsibility thereafter. If not satisfactory, please return
at once and adjustment will be made.

CULTURE. Tall bearded iris should be planted during summer
or fall. Shipping season begins July 1st. They prefer a sunny, well-
drained position and will stand considerable drought if well established.
Top of rhizome of bearded varieties should be planted even with top of
ground.

Siberian Iris and Spurias should be planted either in spring or fall
and not during summer. They prefer a damp soil, rich in humus and
slightly acid. Some varieties require light shade.

Iris descriptions contain initials E, M, L, indcatng Early, Mid-season
or late blooming. Heighth of flower stem is also given. The originator as
well as date of introduction is given in each case.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Due to health requirements and
other matters, Mr. D. M. Andrews has retired from active management
of Rockmont Nursery, although he will continue certain experimental
work. Every effort will be expended to maintain the high standards and
courteous service which has been associated with Rockmont Nursery
for so many years. Your continued patronage will be much appreciated.

Yours very truly,

Philip Andrews, present owner
(Son of D. M. Andrews)

Our Introductions for 1937

BOULDER ADO (D. M. Andrews 1937) M. 36 in. Amerind X Magnifies.
Flower very large with broad flaring falls and large well arched
standards. Standards are golden-bronze, the falls are an apricoi-
old rose blend — a most pleasing combination. This iris is unusually
well branched, very hardy and only a fairly large stock permits its
introduction at this low price. Boulderado has been given a very
high rating by several nationally known iris authorities, price each

$10.00

DUKE OF WINDSOR (D. M. Andrews 1937) M. 36 in. Boulderado X
Bruno. Sensation of the year. Remarkable for its enormous blossoms
and pleasing colors. Standards are coppery-bronze, slightly purple
toward extremities; falls are rich velvety maroon. This bicolor is
similar to El Tovar but flowers are much larger and with stronger
substance. Beard is golden and blossoms are pleasantly fragrant. The
Duke of Windsor is very sturdy, well branched and outstanding in
every respect. Price each $10.00

*ALAB ASTER (D. M. Andrews) M. 34 in. Pure white flower of medium
size, very free bloomer. 25c

^AMERIND (D. M. Andrews) M. 42 in. Metallic bronze, standards
slightly more golden than falls, well branched. 25c

BALLERINE (Vilmorin 1920) ML. 40 in. Large lavender blue bicolor.

20c

BLACKAMOOR (J. Sass 1932) M. 36 in. A massive bloom of rich, bluish
purple, with brilliant blue beard. 75c

*BLACK WINGS (Kirkland 1930) M. 36 in. Very dark velvety blue with
frosty black luster. 75c

-BLUE VELVET (Loomis 1929) L. 32 in. A very beautiful flower and
appropriately named. 40c

BRUNO (Bliss 1922) M. 36 in. One of the best of the earlier iris. Stands
are tawny, falls are rich red purple. 25c

^CANDLELIGHT (D. M. Andrews 1926) ML. 40 in. Large pinkish lav-
endar flowers with golden center. 25c

^CARDINAL (Bliss) M. 32 in. A Dominion type with very rich velvety
crimson purple flowers. A profuse bloomer. 20c

CHALICE E. 30 in. Bright clear canary wellow. 15c

CHEERIO (Ayres 1934) M. 40 in. Brilliant red velvet falls and stands
of lustrous old gold. A radiant beauty for your garden. $6.50

CHROMYLLA (Loomis 1931) E. 38 in. A beautiful light chrome yellow.
Flowers are large and makes a fine clump. 85c

CLARA NOYES (H. P. Sass 1931) M. 32 in. A gorgeous blend of yellow,

orange and apricot, veined a darker red. 50c

CLAUDE AUREAU (Cayeux 1928) ML. 36 in. Large flowered variegata,
stands of greenish yellow gold, falls are wine red and edged with
bronze. 75c

CYDALISE (Cayeux 1930) L. 30 in. Free blooming yellow plicate, edged
with brown. 40c

*DA UNIT LESS (Connell 1929) M. 38 in. Unusually rich velvety red
iris which has stood the test of time. Strong grower and winner of
Dykes Medal in 1929. 50c

-'DEPUTE NOMBLOT (Cayeux 1929) L. 40 in. A French iris which
also won the Dykes Medal in 1930. The enormous blooms are rosy
purple tinged with bronze and falls are rich crimson. 50c

*DESERT DAWN (D. M. Andrews 1931) L. 36 in. Clear lavender blend¬
ing into golden yellow toward the center. Strong substance. 50c

DOG ROSE (Insole 1930) ML. 42 in. A clear pink iris with oval shaped
blooms. Tall graceful stems. 50c

*DOLLY MADISON (Williamson 1928) M. 38 in. A lovely lilac-mauve
blend with bright orange beard. 25c

DOMINION (Bliss) M. 36 in. Standards are light bluish violet, falls are
deep rich purple. Dominion is the parent of many fine irises. 25c

EL TOVAR (H. Sass 1933) L. 36 in. A beautifully colored variegata of
exceptional size. Standards are burnished gold color; falls are lus¬
trous maroon brown with striking black sheen. $5.00

EREB1AN (Loomis 1931) L. 40 in. Large flowers of rich dark Bordeaux
red with heavy gold beard. Awarded honorable mention. 75c

*FRIEDA MOHR (Mohr 1926) ML. 38 in. Large lilac-rose bicolor of
splendid texture and form. 25c

*GILEAD (D. M. Andrews 1931) M. 40 in. A rich golden tan of nearly
uniform color, with shade of amber. Extra large size and finely
constructed flower. 50c

*GRACE STURTEVANT (Bliss 1926) M. 34 in. An outstanding iris of
rich brown color, orange beard. 25c

HAPPY DAYS (Mitchell 1934) EM. 36 in. One of the largest and
brightest of yellow iris. Somewhat delicate but flowers are most
exceptional. $10.00

HELIOS (Cayeux 1929) M. 44 in. Enormous pure lemon yellow. Falls
are delicately reticulated light brown and clear purple rose. 60c

* INDIAN CHIEF (Ayres 1929) E. 38 in. One of the earliest and most
outstanding of the reds. Falls are deep maroon. Admired by every¬
one. 25c

*JACK ROSE (D. M. Andrews) M. 34 in. Free blooming, deep pallida-
red. 25c

JEAN CAYEUX (Cayeux 1931) M. 38 in. A pale Havanah brown self
with a beautiful golden glint. A bit of bright blue at the end of the
beard makes a pleasing contract. Dykes Medal winner in France.

$3.50

JOYCETTE (J. Sass 1931) L. 40 in. Large bright clear red without blue
tones. Very fragrant and showy. $3.00

KING JUBA (H. Sass 1931) M. 38 in. A large variegata with vivid
bronze-yellow standards and falls of rich red velvet. 50c

LARGO (Ashley 1932) M. 40 in. Standards are of soft chrome yellow,
somewhat ruffled. Falls are delicate rose. 50c

*KING TUT (H. P. Sass 1929) ML. 32 in. One of the brightest in the
garden. Standards are brown, flushed red and falls are rich velvety
red brown. 25c

LADY PARAMOUNT (White 1932) ML. 44 in. Very large flowers of
light primrose yellow. Nearly as large flowers as Happy Days and
slightly more sturdy. $5.00

MAGNIFICA M. 40 in. Huge flowers, light violet blue standards and
red violet falls. Produces fine clumps. 20c

MARQUITA (Cayeux 1931) L. 38 in. A real contribution from France.
An enormous flower of rich ivory with falls striped a bright maroon.

$3.00

MARY GEDDES (Washington 1930) M. 32 in. A rich golden salmon
blend with coral tone in falls. The latest winner of Dykes Medal.

$1.50

*MELDORIC (Ayres 1930) M. 30 in. Blue black with brilliant gold
beard. Large flower with large flaring falls. $1.50

*MIDGARD (Sass 1926) ML. 34 in. A delightful combination of soft
yellow, pink and rose. 15c

MILDRED PRESBY M. 26 in. Fine white and rose-purple bicolor. 20c

MOHRSON (White 1935) M. 30 in. Sturdy offspring of Wm. Mohr. An
enormous rich violet flower with ruffled edges. $5.00

*MRS. VALERIE WEST (Bliss 1925) M. 36 in. An outstanding iris
from England. Rich bronze and velvety Avine purple. 25c

NENE (Cayeux 1928) ML. 38 in. Enormous flower, standards are lilac,
falls are red with lighter margin. 60c

*ODAROLOC (D. M. Andrews 1924) M. 36 in. Well shaped blooms of
soft mauve to Adolet, fine substance. 25c

^PERSIA (Ayres 1929) M. 42 in. Standards are smoky blue, falls are
rich purplish-blue shading lighter toAvard margin. Persian rug ef¬
fect and highly recommended. 50c

^PIONEER (Bliss 1924) M. 40 in. Fine rich red purple with bluish
sheen. 20c

PLUIE D’OR (Cayeux 1928) L. 36 in. Still a faArorite in the deep yellow
class. Dykes Medal winner. 25c

*PRI M ROSE M. 30 in. Clear primrose yelloAV. 20c

PURISSIMA (Mohr-Mitchell) M. 40 in. Large pure white iris of per¬
fect form. 35c

*R AMESES (H. Sass) L. 36 in. Rich blend of gold, apricot, and pink.
Dykes Medal winner for 1932. 25c

*RED DOMINION (Ayres 1931) L. 40 in. Deep rich velvety red, very
lustrous in the sunlight. 75c

ROSE DOMINION (Connell 1931) M. 34 in. Clear rose with deeper vel¬
vety flush on falls. Flaring form Avith soft gold colored beard. $1.00

ROB ROY (Kirkland 1931) E. 36 in. First big red iris in the spring and
of real merit. 50c

RUBEO (Mitchell 1931) M. 40 in. Standards are deep glistening rose,
falls are broad, thick and of velvety maroon. $1.00

CRUSTY GOLD (D, M. Andrews 1931) M. 38 in. Orange-bronze blend
with flush of rusty gold in falls, vivid color. Excellent for landscape
work. 50c

SACHEM (Loomis 1930) M. 38 in. Tawny bronze with velvety red falls.
Large blooms. 25c

SAN FRANCISCO (Molir-Mitcliell 1927) ML. 38 in. One of the most
perfect plicates, winner of Dykes Medal. Large white flower edged
with lavender. 30c

*SANTA BARBARA (Mohr-Mitchell 1925) EM. 36 in. A striking iris of
light lavender blue, well branched. 25c

'"SELENE (Connell 1928) M. 30 in. Large pure white flowers, with yel¬
low beard. Heavy substance. 30c

'"SENSATION (Cayeux 1925) L. 34 in. Very large beautiful clear blue.
Well shaped flower. 35c

SHIRVAN (Loomis 1932) M. 38 in. Standards are pale tan with purple
cast when first open, falls are semi-flaring and of rich red brown.
Very brilliant. $1.25

SIR LANCELOT (J. Sass 1935) M. 32 in. A rich golden brown iris, dis¬
tinct and unusually vivid. $8.00

SOLFERINO Bright lilac red. well branched. 15c

SPOKAN (Sass 1933) M. 38 in. Very brilliant large red brown. $10.00

SPRING MAID (Loomis 1932) M. 42 in. Large rose pink with honey yel¬
low flush toward center. Tall and well branched. 60c

*TAJ MAJAL ML. 32 in. Strong white iris. 15c

THE BLACK DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1934) M. 36 in. Very deep rich dark
violet, falls somewhat darker. Huge flowers and free blooming. $5.00

TINT O’ TAN (Ayres 1934) ML. 40 in. Rich blending of bronzy tan and
straw yellow. Very long season bloomer. $8.00

WAMBLISKA (J. Sass 1931) M. 38 in. Fine large white with bluish sheen,
and yellow beard. Crinkled. 50c

WAR EAGLE (J. Sass 1933) M. 38 in. Rich deep glowing red with falls
slightly darker. Enormous flowers. $10.00

*WM. MOHR (Mohr 1925) E. 30 in. Large flowers of pale lilac color
and beautifully veined. Roots and leaves are small but flowers are
immense. The most outstanding iris of this price. 25c

W. R. DYKES (Dykes 1927) M. 36 in. Large crinkled flowers of medium
yellow. Very rich texture. $1.00

2AHAR00N (Mrs. W. R. Dykes 1927) M. 40 in. An unusual blend of
pale gold and bronze with soft shades of violet. Very vigorous
plant. 50c

ZUNI (Ayres 1931) M. 38 in. Glowing rich red copper brown. 50c

* Varieties marked thus (*) will be sold at three for the price of two.

Iris Collection

COLLECTION NO. 1

Collection of 10 Iris prepaid
for $1.50

Alabaster
Candlelight
Indian Chief
Will, Mohr
Midgard
Santa Barbara
Selene

Grace Sturtevant
Frieda Mohr
Odaroloc

COLLECTION NO. 2

Collection of 7 Iris prepaid
for $2.00

Gilead
Rusty Gold
Wm. Mohr
Red Dominion
Sensation
Persia
Blue Velvet

COLLECTION NO. 3

Collection

of 9 Iris prepaid for $3.00

Black Wings

Desert Dawn

Dauntless

Gilead

Red Dominion

Zaharoon

Depute Nomblot Persia

Spring Maid

Other Irises

IRIS DICHOTOMA. An easily grown iris species with a certain resem¬
blance to the Blackberry Lily (Pardanthus) and requiring the same
care. Blooms in August, in shades of light blue, opening in late
afternoon. Strong flowering roots. 40c

DWARF BEARDED IRIS, also known as PUMILA IRIS, require the
same culture as the tall bearded variety. Excellent for rock garden
use and offered in four colors. Coerulea, pale blue; Orange Queen,
yellow; Royal Purple, dark purple; The Bride, white. The four
dwarf iris are offered at a uniform price of 20c each, collection of
four at 60c, one dozen your selection at $1.50.

IRIS LONGIPETALA is a hardy California species like Missouriensis
but larger in growth. Flowers are bright lilac and very showy.
Rarely offered. 50c, 3 for $1.25

IRIS MISSOURIENSIS is native of Colorado and has pale blue to lav¬
ender flowers in May. Stems are 15 inches which is about the same
height as the foliage. Requires rather heavy soil and considerable
moisture during growing season. 30 each, dozen for $2.00

IRIS MiSSOURIENSiS, BLUEBIRD. A selected, vigorous type, the
flowers deeper blue (Bradley’s Violet), and freely produced.

Each 40c, 3 for $1.00; $3.00 per doz.

IRIS MISSOURIENSIS, SNOWBIRD. Equally hardy but not as tall,
flowers pure white, no veining. 50c each, $1.25 for 3, $5.00 per doz.

Iris Siberica

Siberian Iris have no summer dormmant season like the tall bearded
iris so must be planted during spring or fall. They are excellent for
brightening the borders of streams or ponds although they will thrive
in most any part of the garden. A well watered soil rich in humus and
slightly acid with full sun or light shade is recommended. A profusion
of bloom on tall graceful stems emerging from grass-like foliage makes

the Siberian Iris especially valuable for your garden.

BLUE FLAME. Brilliant light blue with white. 50c

GEORGE WALLACE. Tall, light blue with deep veining. 30c

EMPEROR. Deep violet. 25c

KINGFISHER. Rich violet, falls marked with white. 50c

WISTERIA. Falls very large, wisteria blue, suffused deeper blue, stand¬
ards large. Distinct and very attractive. 75c

PERIWINKLE Violet blue and turquoise. 60c

PERRY’S BLUE. Uniform light blue. 25c

RED RAIDER. Red toned purple. 50c

SNOW QUEEN. Purie white. 25c

WHITE DOVE. White. 50c

SIBERIAN IRIS COLLECTION. One each of the ten Siberians listed

above sent prepaid. $3.00

Iris Spuria

The Spuria Iris should be planted in the spring or fall like the Si¬
berians and also prefer a damp rich soil. Flower stems may exceed 40
inches in length and the artistic flowers are quite unlike the other beard¬
less species. The spurias are excellent for either border or cut flower
use.

A. J. BALFOUR. 3 ft. Cambridge blue. 50c

LORD WOLSELEY. Blue-purple. 40c, 3 for $1.00, 12 for $3.00

MONNERI. Rich golden yellow. 75c

MRS. A. W. TAIT._ Soft porcelain blue. 40c each, 3 for $1.00

OCHROLEUCA. Very tall white with yellow area. 25c each, 3 for 50c
SHELFORD GIANT. Very tall and large, cream with gold. $2.00 each

ANNOUNCEMENT. A catalogue will be issued during the late
summer or early fall listing Own Root Lilacs, Peonies, Lilies, Colorado
Natives, Phlox, etc., etc. If you received this Iris List by mail, you will
also receive the Fall Catalogue. Your friends may receive a free copy
of either publication by sending a card with name and address.