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A  BED  OF  IRIS  "EASTER  MORN"  IN  FULL  BLOOM.  SEE  PAGE  9. 


WE  GUARANTEE  YOU  SATISFACTION 

Read  what  others  say  about  the  irises  they  have  purchased  From  us.  We 
will  ma  he  it  our  business  to  please  you  too^  For  our  success  depends  upon  it. 


“You  will  be  interested  to  hear  that  your  shipment  reached 
us  in  splendid  condition  and  we  are  delighted  with  the 
quality  of  the  plants  you  have  sent  us.  We  shall  certainly 
send  you  our  orders  next  season."  (England) 

“Now,  before  I  go  any  farther,  1  want  to  tell  you  what  I 
think  of  the  roots  you  sent  me.  I  had  intended  to  write  at 
once,  but  found  myself  quite  swamped  with  work,  so  I  put 
it  off  just  a  while.  I  received  irises  from  all  sections  of  the 
country  this  year,  dividing  rather  generous  orders  among 
the  specialists,  and  must  say  that  yours  were  by  far  the 
finest  of  all.  They  were  worth  fully  twice  as  much  as  the 
average  that  I  received,  and  best  of  all,  I  believe  they  have 
all  established  themselves  in  spite  of  our  desert  like  climate 
in  July  and  August."  (St.  Louis,  Adissouri) 


“The  iris  plants  arrived  yesterday  in  very  good  order.  They 
are  splendid  plants  and  I  am  delighted  with  them." 

(Londonderry,  North  Ireland) 

“Thanks  very  much  for  the  fine  roots  sent  us  of  Shining 
Waters.  This  proved  to  be  one  of  the  most  popular  irises  we 
had  in  our  garden  this  year."  (Illinois) 

“My  ‘Gold  Medal'  collection  arrived  in  beautiful  condition 
and  are  splendid  roots."  (Little  Compton,  Rhode  Island) 

“I  am  taking  my  hat  off  to  you.  The  iris  you  Just  shipped 
me  are  the  finest  I  ever  saw.  It's  Adilliken  for  me  from  now 
on.  Many  thanks  for  the  nice  iris  you  put  out."  (San 
Antonio,  Texas) 


"Do  let  me  tell  you  what  fine  plants  you  sent  me. 
My  gardener  says  he  has  never  seen  finer  ones." 
(California) 

"The  iris  roots  arrived  on  the  28th.  Thank  you 
for  sending  them  so  quickly,  also  for  the  extra 
roots.  They  are  splendid  roots,  so  large;  be  sure 
to  send  your  catalogue  early  next  year."  (Ontario, 
Canada) 

"The  iris  arrived  in  fine  condition  and  I  thank 
you  for  your  prompt  delivery.  Fine  stock.  "  (Long 
Island,  New  York) 

"It  was  so  pleasant  to  come  home  from  ivork  and 
to  find  my  iris  had  come.  The  plants  are  so  big 
and  healthy  that  it's  going  to  seem  ages  from 
planting  to  blooming  time.  I  eagerly  await 
Spring."  (New  Mexico) 


The  ideal  climate  in  which  our  gardens  are  located 
produces  a  quality  of  stock  which  is  not  surpassed.  We 
are  often  asked  if  our  irises  are  hardy  in  colder  climates. 
We  ship  them  all  over  the  United  States  with  perfect 
satisfaction  and  receive  repeat  orders  year  after  year.  As 
our  season  of  blooming  is  advanced  six  weeks  or  so  ahead 
of  that  in  the  Eastern  States,  it  allows  us  to  ripen  the 
rhizomes  in  our  rainless  summer  and  send  them  without 
danger  from  rot  in  time  to  become  well  established  for 
the  following  spring.  Th  is  is  an  advantage  too  important 
to  overlook. 


You  get  more  for  your  money  when  you  buy  MiL 
liken  s  vigorous,  healthy,  California-grown  plants 


SHIPPING  TIME:  B  earded  irises  can  be  shipped  any  time 
after  June  1st  to  suit  your  convenience. 

POSTAGE:  We  prepay  postage  anywhere  on  orders 
amounting  to  $2.00  and  over.  On  orders  of  less  than  $2.00 
add  25  cents  to  cover  postage. 

TERMS:  Cash  with  order.  Remit  by  personal  check,  ex¬ 
press  or  postal  money  order. 

GUARANTEE:  We  ship  only  healthy,  live,  growing 
stock  which  we  guarantee  to  arrive  in  good  condition  and 
to  grow  in  your  garden.  We  exercise  due  care  to  keep  all 
varieties  true  to  name,  and  hold  ourselves  in  readiness  to 
replace  any  stock  that  is  not  entirely  satisfactory. 

PLANTING  DIRECTIONSwi  II  accompany  each  shipment. 


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NEW  Introductions 


SUNGOLD  (Milliken) 

There  are  now  several  fine  large  yellow  irises  on  the 
market  and  to  this  group  we  take  pride  in  adding  Sungold, 
an  iris  of  such  quality  and  boldness  that  in  our  display 
garden  last  season  it  was  selected  by  many  visitors  as  the 
finest  in  our  entire  collection.  The  flowers  are  a  medium 
shade  of  bright  yellow  and  are  simply  enormous  in  size 
with  wide  flaring  falls  of  heavy  firm  substance.  The  stems 
are  strong  and  tall  and  the  plant  is  extremely  vigorous, 
increasing  rapidly  so  that  a  single  plant  soon  makes  a  large 
clump  that  blooms  freely  over  an  unusually  long  period  of 
time.  $10.00 

BLUE  SPIRE  (Milliken) 

There  is  no  other  color  that  is  so  completely  essential 
to  the  garden  picture  as  blue,  and  here  is  a  blue  iris  that 
seems  to  possess  all  the  qualities  of  perfection.  Blue  Spire, 
as  the  name  would  indicate,  is  tall  and  stately.  It  has  large, 
beautifully-shaped  flowers  of  the  clearest,  cleanest  shade 
of  medium  blue  carried  on  strong,  graceful,  4-foot  stems. 
The  texture  of  the  flowers  is  such  that  in  the  sunlight  they 
sparkle  as  if  sprin  kled  with  a  myriad  of  tiny  glass  beads. 
A  strong  grower  with  luxuriant  foliage,  Blue  Spire  is  a 
joy  to  behold.  $5.00 


.  .  .  for  1938 


INCOGNITO  (C.  G.  White) 

Masquerading  under  a  mystic  cloak  of  the  deepest 
velvety  red-purple,  this  prince  of  the  garden  may  hide  its 
identity,  but  its  presence  is  loudly  proclaimed  by  a  majestic 
grandeur  and  a  towering  stature.  A  giant  among  the  deep 
red-purples.  Incognito  will  command  your  attention  and 
respect,  for  it  is  a  strong  grower  with  a  hardy  constitution 
and  possesses  a  robust  charm  in  keeping  with  its  character. 

$5.00 

KILDEA  (Williams) 

Kildea  is  one  of  the  beardless  varieties  often  referred  to 
as  swamp  irises,  and  comes  to  us  as  the  first  of  this  type  to 
have  large  flowers  of  clear  yellow.  It  is  a  seedling  of 
Citracristata  Alba  and  has  flowers  of  clear  primrose  yellow 
measuring  five  inches  across  carried  on  33x2-foot  well- 
branched  stems.  Kildea  is  a  strong  grower  and  is  an  out¬ 
standing  addition  to  this  fascinating  class  of  irises.  For 
other  varieties  of  this  type,  see  page  18.  $2.50 


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SIERRA  BLUE 


CHINA  LANTERN 


LADY  PARAMOUNT 

( Yellow) 


IRISES  FOR  YOUR  GARDEN 

A  Selected  List  of  the  Finest  Varieties 


AIRY  DREAM  (Sturtevant) 

A  delightful  clear  pink  flower  that  is  very  popular  in  our  garden, 
and  is  without  question  one  of  the  very  best  of  the  pink-toned 
irises.  The  blooms  are  large  and  well  shaped,  and  are  borne  on 
3-foot  stems.  Try  planting  Airy  Dream  near  a  clear  blue  variety,  such 
as  Shining  Waters,  Pale  Moonlight,  or  Pacific.  50c;  3  for  $1.00 

ALICE  HARDING  (Cayeux) 

This  is  a  yellow  of  Princess  Beatrice  form.  It  is  one  of  the  soft 
yellows  which  are  so  helpful  in  harmonizing  the  colors  in  our 
gardens.  A  French  introduction  and  new  in  this  country,  Alice 
Harding  is  outstanding.  $3.50 

ALTA  CALIFORNIA  (Mitchell) 

Here  is  a  yellow  iris  of  real  merit.  The  standards  are  a  clear 
medium  tone  of  yellow  and  the  falls  a  shade  deeper,  faintly  bronzed 
at  the  base.  The  blossoms  are  exceptionally  large,  and  are  carried  on 
splendid  stems  four  feet  high.  We  have  seen  this  iris  performing 
equally  well  in  California,  Illinois  and  Massachusetts. 

50c;  3  for  $1.25 

ALTA  ROSA  (C.  G.  White) 

A  seedling  of  the  beautiful  blend.  Brown  Betty,  which  accounts 
for  the  warm  bronze  which  blends  with  the  rich  rose-lavender  of 
this  flower.  In  form  and  bearing  it  is  an  aristocrat.  The  standards  of 
the  beautifully  formed  flowers  are  shaped  like  palm-leaf  fans  with 
their  tips  touching.  The  large  flowers  are  borne  on  nicely  branched 
stems  48  inches  tall.  $3.50 

ALWAYS  (C.  G.  White) 

This  iris  gives  an  impression  of  a  sturdiness  that  might  endure 
always.  The  huge  flowers  are  as  if  carved  from  old  ivory,  so  thick 
and  firm  is  their  substance,  yet  delicately  decorated  with  veins  and 
fine  spatterings  of  bronzed  red-purple.  The  heavy  orange  beard 
accents  and  adds  to  the  yellow  glow  which  suffuses  the  center  of 
the  flower.  The  widely  branched  stems  are  tall  and  strong.  There  is 
nothing  temperamental  or  flimsy  about  this  giant  plicata.  $7.50 

AMIGO  (Williamson) 

Here  is  one  of  the  most  outstanding  and  beautiful  of  the  newer 
irises  which  we  saw  last  year.  We  hasten  to  add  it  to  our  collection 
knowing  that  it  will  fascinate  others  as  it  does  us,  and  that  it  will 
increase  in  popularity  as  it  becomes  more  widely  distributed. 
The  standards  are  very  pale  lavender  and  the  falls  a  deep  rich 
violet  with  a  velvety  texture.  A  margin  of  pale  violet  borders  the 
falls  and  gives  the  flower  the  character  and  beauty  of  a  lovely 
evening  gown.  A  strong  grower  with  large  flowers  on  three  foot 
well  branched  stems.  $5.00 

ANNE-MARIE  CAYEUX  (Cayeux) 

A  beautiful  blend  of  soft  rose  and  lavender,  having  an  almost 
iridescent  look.  The  beard  is  orange  and  the  flowers  are  large  and 
of  excellent  substance.  A  French  introduction  and  one  of  the  finest. 

50c;  3  for  $1 .00 

ARGYNNIS  (Williamson) 

Standards  bright  yellow;  falls  rich  reddish  brown.  Medium  size 
flowers  on  2  foot  stems.  Good  for  cutting.  25c;  3  for  50c 


AUTUMN  DAWN  (Nies) 

This  charming  variety  is  ideally  suited  for  landscape  effects.  It  is 
a  clear,  bright  blend  of  old  gold  and  pink,  and  is  especially  charming 
when  planted  in  a  group  with  a  clear  blue,  such  as  Shining  Waters 
or  Pacific.  A  distinctive  and  valuable  feature  of  Autumn  Dawn  is 
its  free  blooming  habit.  In  Southern  California  it  is  practically  an 
ever-bloomer,  and  produces  flowers  which  are  excellent  for  cutting 
many  months  of  the  year.  Reports  from  all  parts  of  the  country  assure 
us  of  its  excellent  performance  and  complete  hardiness.  28  inches. 

$1 .00;  3  for  $2.50 

BEAU  SABREUR  (Williamson) 

A  remarkably  refined  and  finished  flower  of  great  beauty.  The 
standards  are  a  soft  yellow  faintly  flushed  with  red-purple  and 
contrast  in  a  striking  manner  with  the  falls  which  are  a  very  rich 
velvety  ox-blood  red.  You  will  admire  this  iris.  2)^  feet. 

50c;  3  for  $1.00 

BEOWULF  (Schreiner) 

Hailed  as  the  first  iris  of  a  true  maroon  red  color,  this  new  variety 
is  said  to  produce  in  the  garden  an  entirely  new  effect.  The  flowers 
are  not  only  rich  and  deep  like  many  of  the  red-purple  irises,  but 
at  the  same  time  possess  a  warm  and  softly  glowing  quality.  The  falls 
are  solid  smooth  maroon,  blending  to  a  generous  margining  of  soft 
rich  brown  and  the  standards  are  of  this  same  deep  brown  tone. 
A  golden  beard  gives  a  glowing  center  to  the  flower.  Large,  early 
blooming,  well  branched,  and  growing  to  a  height  of  about  three 
feet.  $6.00 

ALTA  CALIFORNIA 


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SWEET  ALIBI 


BLACK  WINGS  (Kirkland) 

Having  received  much  favorable  comment  throughout  the  country, 
this  iris  enjoys  widespread  popularity.  As  the  name  suggests,  it  is  a 
very  deep  blackish  violet  with  wide  flaring  falls.  Flowers  are  large 
and  are  carried  on  30-inch  stems.  60c/  3  for  $1.50 


BLUE  &  GOLD  (Essig) 

We  saw  a  fine  clump  of  this  iris  growing  in  a  New  England  garden 
where  it  has  become  a  decided  favorite.  The  unusually  large  and 
well  proportioned  Rowers  are  a  beautiful  shade  of  blue  and  are 
set  off  by  a  bright  golden  beard  that  makes  a  sharp  contrast  which  is 
apparent  from  some  distance,-  hence  the  name.  35c/  3  for  75c 

BLUE  GOWN  (Essig) 

An  extremely  vigorous  iris  that  increases  very  rapidly,  and  soon 
produces  a  large  clump  in  the  garden.  The  deep  blue  Rowers  are 
very  large  and  are  carried  on  stiff,  slender  stems  from  four  to  five 
feet  high.  A  brilliant  golden  beard  is  charmingly  displayed  on  wide 
flaring  falls.  Blue  Gown  is  an  excellent  iris  for  massing  in  the  back¬ 
ground  of  your  garden.  60c,-  3  for  $1.50 


BLUE  PETER  (C.  G.  White) 

It  seems  to  be  difficult  to  produce  a  top-notch  dark  blue-purple 
iris.  New  ones  are  hailed  with  rapturous  delight  but  soon  are  allowed 
to  drift  into  oblivion — a  "passing  parade.”  The  faults  of  most  of 
this  color  have  been  short,  poorly  branched  stems  with  flowers 
crowded  at  the  top  of  the  stem,  and  dull,  funereal  color.  Blue  Peter 
does  not  have  those  faults  for  the  tall  stalks  have  three  well-spaced 
branches  on  which  to  carry  the  jaunty  flowers,  and  although  the 
color,  which  completely  covers  the  Rower,  is  dark  and  has  a  blackish 
sheen,  there  is  a  brilliance  about  it.  $5.00 


BLUE  TRIUMPH  (Grinter) 

A  large  flowered  pale  blue  that  has  received  a  great  deal  of 
praise  in  the  East  and  Middle  West.  The  flowers  are  of  the  widely 
Raring  type  and  are  of  heavy  substance  with  a  smooth  velvety  finish. 
Blue  Triumph  grows  to  a  height  of  about  3H  feet,  and  produces 
many  flowers  which  bloom  over  a  long  period  of  time.  $4.00 

BROWN  BETTY  (C.  G.  White) 

Whether  it  be  a  pudding  or  an  iris  it  seems  to  be  popular.  One 
has  cinnamon  flavor,  the  other  cinnamon  color — cinnamon  brown 
and  more  browns,  copper  tones  and  hushed  lavenders.  One  shade 
predominates  here  and  another  there,  and  yet  all  is  smoothly  blended 
so  that  there  are  no  harsh  contrasts,  no  sharp  demarcations  of  color. 
The  standards  are  perfect  in  form  from  first  to  last,  the  falls  at  first 
are  softly  drooping,  then  widely  flaring,  like  giant  butterflies  pausing 
on  the  tall,  widely  branched  slender  stems.  It  is  a  delightful  iris. 
See  illustration,  page  13.  $2.50,-  3  for  $5.00 

BRUNHILDE  (Salbach) 

An  intense  uniform  violet-blue  self  possessing  an  unusual  blue 
beard.  Particularly  welcome  because  in  addition  to  its  deep  blue 
violet  coloring  it  is  an  iris  with  an  unusually  smooth  finish  and 
shows  up  to  good  advantage  under  artificial  light.  3  feet.  $3.50 

BUNTING  (Williamson) 

This  is  one  of  the  new  "Table  Irises”  from  the  Williamson  garden. 
It  is  characterized  by  small  dainty  flowers  on  slender  graceful  stems, 
and  thus  lends  itself  admirably  to  table  decoration.  Two  other 
varieties,  Kinglet  and  Pewee,  belong  to  this  same  class  and  will  be 
found  listed  on  pages  12  and  14.  Bunting  is  a  delightful  pale  violet 
self  on  24-inch  stems.  It  is  fragrant.  75c 

BURNING  BRONZE  (Ayres) 

When  we  saw  this  iris  in  the  originator’s  garden,  we  were  at 
once  intrigued  by  the  richness  and  charm  of  the  flowers.  It  is  a  true 
bronze  with  a  depth  of  color  that  defies  description.  Close  inspection 
reveals  an  undertone  of  rich  brown  which  accounts  for  the  unusual 
warmtn  and  vitality  this  flower  possesses.  ’iYz  feet.  $3.50 

CALIFORNIA  BLUE  (Essig) 

A  most  vigorous  iris,  fine  foliage,  long  blooming  season,  large 
flowers,  great  height,  well  branched  and  early.  Rich  bluish  violet 
witn  a  glowing  beard.  It  is  the  most  delightfully  fragrant  iris  which 
we  know.  AYi  feet.  35c/  3  for  75c 

CALIFORNIA  GOLD  (Mitchell) 

If  you  are  looking  for  a  tall,  large-flowered  iris  of  the  deepest 
golden  yellow  color,  you  will  be  pleased  with  this  dazzling  variety. 
It  has  received  praise  from  all  sections  of  the  country  and  is  in  great 
demand  everywhere.  Said  one  iris  enthusiast,  gazing  upon  one  of 
its  full  blown  golden  blooms  for  a  full  minute,  "It  isn’t  so — there 
is  no  such  iris.”  3  feet.  $4.00 

CAMELIARD  (Sturtevant) 

An  unusual  and  beautiful  blend  of  yellow  and  wine  color.  The 
flowers  are  large  and  are  borne  on  tall,  well-branched  stems.  It  is 
a  dependable  performer  and  has  been  an  outstanding  favorite  with 
visitors  to  our  gardens.  4  feet.  25c,-  3  for  50c 

CARNELIAN  (Lothrop) 

This  huge  red  flower  on  a  four-foot  splendidly  branched  stem  makes 
a  striking  display  in  the  garden.  It  is  perfectly  hardy,  a  vigorous 
grower,  and  a  prolific  bloomer.  Greatly  admired.  75c,-  3  for  $2.00 

CHEERIO  (Ayres) 

Those  who  are  looking  for  red  in  ao  iris  will  just  about  find  it 
here  and  yet  it  is  not  a  color  that  will  offend  the  most  conservative 
iris  grower.  It  is  the  brightest  of  all  irises  in  the  red  tones.  The  form 
of  the  flower  is  good  and  the  falls  are  exceptionally  beautiful  with 
their  bright,  velvety  sheen.  A  brilliant  yellow  beard  completes  the 
picture  and  makes  Cheerio  "a  flame  in  the  garden.”  $3.50 

CHINA  BOY  (Milliken) 

Those  who  see  this  magnificent  iris  with  its  huge  flowers  of  rich 
red  bronze,  toned  with  shades  of  brown  and  carried  on  tall  stately 
stems,  immediately  determine  to  have  it  in  their  own  garden.  China 
Boy  is  one  of  those  rare  flowers  that  has  a  universal  appeal.  A  clump 
of  it  growing  in  your  garden  will  provide  that  deep  bronze  color 
note  so  necessary  as  an  accent  to  the  yellows,  whites,  light  blues 
and  pinks.  It  is  stunning  growing  near  a  deep  blue-purple  such  as 
Royal  Salute.  $5.00 


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A  Bigger  and  Better 


GOLD  MEDAL  SPECIAL 

Bring  your  garden  up  to  date  and  give  it  added  interest  for  yourself  and 
your  friends  by  planting  some  of  these  wonderful  new  irises.  Plant  this 
collection  in  your  garden  and  know  that  you  are  growing  some  of  the  best 
irises  that  money  can  buy. 

Sierra  Blue  won  the  Gold  Medal  as  the  finest  iris  in  the  country  in  1935. 
Mary  Geddes  won  this  same  award  in  1936.  Tenaya  won  the  Gold  Medal 
as  the  finest  stalk  in  the  Radio  City  Show  in  New  York  last  spring.  Each  of 
the  others  is  a  prize  winner. 


Any  5  for  *422 
All  10  (or  *722 


CHINA  LANTERN 
EASTER  MORN 
IMPERIAL  BLUSH 
MARY  GEDDES 
PALE  MOONLIGHT 
REDGLOW 
ROYAL  SALUTE 
SHINING  WATERS 
SIERRA  BLUE 
TENAYA 


Our  plants  will  amaze  you 
with  their  size  and  strength.  .  .  . 
Let  us  show  you  what  we  mean 
by  Millikens  vigorous,  healthy, 
California-grown  slock. 


SIERRA  BLUE 


FIESTA 


CHINA  LANTERN  (Essig) 

This  iris  adds  a  new  color  note  to  the  garden  and  is  different  from 
anything  we  have  yet  seen.  The  flowers  are  large  with  standards  of 
old  gold,  strongly  displayed  in  contrast  to  falls  of  red-violet.  Of 
Cardinal  parentage  and  perfectly  hardy.  33^  feet.  $1 .00/  3  for  $2.50 


orders  for  several  plants  booked  for  summer  delivery.  Never  before 
in  our  experience  have  we  known  any  iris  to  equal  the  instant 
popularity  that  Chosen  has  commanded. 

From  the  time  it  first  bloomed  in  the  originator’s  garden,  this 
marvelous  yellow  iris  has  received  unprecedented  praise.  By  all 
who  saw  it  in  a  large  group  of  outstanding  seedlings,  this  iris  was 
“Chosen”  as  the  finest  thing  in  the  garden. 

The  following  is  a  detailed  description.  Chosen  is  a  yellow,  taller 
and  larger  than  Lady  Paramount  and  deeper  in  color-tone.  The 
rigid  stem  is  well  branched,  the  substance  of  the  perfectly  formed 
flowers  is  thick  and  firm,  the  texture  is  fine  and  the  color  is  clear. 
It  is  not  related  to  W.  R.  Dykes,  so  the  birthmarks  of  that  variety  will 
never  appear  on  the  flawless  falls  of  Chosen.  It  is  extremely  vigorous 
in  growth,  is  not  subject  to  rot,  multiplies  with  great  rapidity,  and 
blooms  prodigally.  The  three-branched  stems  are  usually  50  inches 
tall,  the  flowers  5M  inches  wide  by  5 34^  inches  high. 

See  color  illustration  on  front  cover.  $25.00 

CLARA  NOYES  (Sass,  H.  P.) 

A  lovely  blend  of  peach  and  apricot  tones  producing  a  most 
delightful  effect.  The  standards  are  a  soft  yellow  Rushed  with  red; 
the  falls  an  orange  yellow  heavily  veined  with  rich  red.  3  feet. 

35c/  3  for  75c 

CLARIBEL  (J.  Sass) 

A  handsome  large  plicata  with  pure  white  flowers  marked  deep 
blue.  The  stalks  are  tall  and  well  branched  and  the  variety  is  perfectly 
hardy.  It  will  possibly  take  the  place  of  Los  Angeles  in  the  colder 
climates.  $5.00 

COPPER  LUSTRE  (Kirkland) 

The  most  unusual  blending  of  copper,  gold,  pinkish-tan  and 
lavender.  This  iris  was  heralded  as  a  new  “break”  in  breeding  and 
created  a  sensation  when  introduced  four  years  ago.  Due  to  the 
unprecedented  publicity  Copper  Lustre  has  received,  stock  is  still 
rather  scarce.  3  feet.  $8.00 

CORALIE  (Ayres) 

A  beautiful  blend  of  pink  and  red  that  approaches  a  soft  raspberry 
effect.  The  bright  golden  beard  adds  a  pleasing  note  of  color  to 
this  charming  iris.  Flowers  of  good  size  on  stems  of  medium  height. 
Winner  of  the  Dykes  Gold  Medal  for  1933.  $3.00 

CRYSTAL  BEAUTY  (J.  Sass) 

A  hardy  white  of  excellent  merit  that  we  can  recommend  for  the 
more  rugged  climates.  A  graceful  cool  white  with  flowers  of  good 
size  on  33^  foot  stems.  $2.00 

DARK  KNIGHT  (Salbach) 

A  bold  iris  with  flowers  of  deep  wine  red,  blended  with  brown 
mahogany  on  the  falls.  The  large  blooms  on  tall  stems  make  a  pleasing 
deep  color  note  in  the  garden.  A  late  bloomer.  $2.50 


CHINA  MAID  (Milliken) 

It  is  always  difficult  to  paint  a  satisfactory  word  picture  of  a  beau¬ 
tiful  iris,  but  when  it  comes  to  describing  China  Maid,  the  task 
becomes  nearly  impossible.  Words  simply  fail  to  convey  an  adequate 
impression  of  the  beauty  this  Rower  possesses  with  its  intriguing 
blend  of  pink,  golden  bronze  and  soft  lilac — and  color  is  only  one 
of  the  beauties  of  this  splendid  iris.  The  large,  well-proportioned 
Rowers  of  sturdy  substance  and  smooth  even  texture  are  carried  on 
tall  graceful  stems  and  make  a  picture  in  the  garden  that  brings  forth 
unbounded  praise.  Try  China  Maid  with  some  of  the  light  blues, 
such  as  Shining  Waters  or  Pale  Moonlight.  You  will  be  thrilled 
with  the  beauty  of  this  combination.  $10.00 


CHINA  ROSE  (Salbach) 

Described  as  a  “little  Frieda  Mohr”  but  gives  a  very  different 
effect  in  the  garden.  The  color  is  an  orchid-rose  with  soft  delicate 
pinkish  standards  that  blend  beautifully  with  the  deeper  falls. 
Flowers  early  and  continues  well  through  the  season. 

75c/  3  for  $2.00 


DAUNTLESS  (Connell) 

Of  proven  qualities  and  considered  one  of  the  finest  reds  ever 
introduced.  Flowers  of  fine  form  and  good  substance.  Dauntless  was 
awarded  the  Dykes  medal  for  the  finest  iris  produced  in  1929. 
33^  feet.  35c/  3  for  75c 

DAY  DREAM  (Sturtevant) 

A  beautiful  blend  of  pink  and  yellow  tones  with  falls  darker  than 
the  standards.  Large  blooms  on  a  tall,  well  branched  stalk.  A  popular 
variety.  33^  feet.  35c/  3  for  75c 

DEPUTE  NOMBLOT  (Cayeux) 

Rated  among  the  finest  irises  in  commerce,  this  former  Dykes  Medal 
winner  has  received  praise  from  many  lands.  It  is  of  French  origin, 
and  was  shown  for  the  first  time  in  this  country  in  1930.  The  stan¬ 
dards  are  a  light  rosy  purple  overlaid  with  bronzy  gold,  and  the 
falls  are  a  velvety  garnet  red  shaded  with  purple.  A  strong  grower. 
3  feet.  40c/  3  for  $1 .00 


CHOSEN  (C.  G.  White) 

This  iris,  so  beautifully  and  accurately  illustrated  on  the  cover  of 
the  catalog,  was  introduced  last  season  and  has  at  once  become  a 
sensation.  When  introduced,  we  were  confident  that  our  stock  was 
entirely  adequate,  but  so  phenomenal  was  the  demand  that  toward 
the  end  of  the  season  we  were  forced  to  return  many  orders  unfilled. 
Moreover,  before  the  blooming  season  this  year,  we  already  had 


DOG  ROSE  (Insole) 

Without  doubt  this  is  one  of  the  most  desirable  of  the  pink  toned 
irises.  The  color  is  exceptionally  clean  and  strong  and  the  flower  is 
glorified  by  a  deep  gold  beard.  Dog  Rose  has  come  to  us  from 
England,  where  it  won  a  silver  medal.  We  believe  we  are  fortunate 
in  having  a  fine  stock  of  this  variety  but  do  not  anticipate  that  it 
will  last  us  through  the  entire  season.  4  feet.  75c/  3  for  $2.00 


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DOROTHY  DIETZ  (Williamson) 

For  a  landscape  iris,  this  variety  is  ideal.  The  standards  are  white 
faintly  flushed  with  blue,  while  the  falls  are  a  bright  violet  paling 
at  the  edges.  You  will  be  pleased  with  the  effectiveness  of  this 
iris  in  your  garden.  3  feet.  35c;  3  for  75c 

DRUID  (Sturtevant) 

Although  not  widely  known,  this  iris  is  quite  a  favorite  in  our 
garden.  The  large  flowers  are  a  mixture  of  maroon,  old  gold  and 
brown,  with  a  golden  haft  and  beard;  the  combination  giving  a 
decided  bronze  effect.  Viewed  with  the  sunlight  coming  through 
the  falls,  Druid  has  a  decided  charm.  3}/^  feet.  25c/  3  for  50c 

EARLY  MASS  (C.  G.  White) 

A  tall  light  blue  iris  that  has  lost  nothing  of  grace  and  charm  by 
attaining  height  and  size.  It  stands  fifty  inches  tall  with  flowers  in 
proportion  on  perfectly  spaced  branches.  A  leading  iris  authority 
in  her  1935  notes  wrote  as  follows:  “I  cannot  imagine  any  color 
lovelier  than  this,  it  is  so  smooth  and  pure.  The  standards  are  slightly 
bluer  in  tone  than  the  falls.  The  soft,  broad,  tapering  beard  is  tipped 
with  warm  yellow.”  In  1936  her  notes  say;  “Must  note  again  the 
grace  and  dainty  poise  of  this  beautiful  flower — also  its  exceptional 
blue  tone — one  stem  is  54  inches  tall.”  $3.50 

EASTER  MORN  (Essig) 

This  iris  has  everything  the  name  suggests.  The  flowers  are  a  pure 
virgin  white  with  a  sparkle  and  sheen  that  reminds  one  of  a  lovely 
satin  wedding  dress.  The  glowing  yellow  center  gives  a  warmth  of 
beauty  that  is  beyond  description.  The  falls  are  stiff,  wide  flaring,  and 
of  unusual  substance.  Foliage  is  exceptionally  large  and  vigorous,  and 
in  California  is  green  and  attractive  the  year  around.  A  clump  of 
Easter  Morn  in  full  bloom  is  truly  a  sight  to  behold.  Height  4  feet. 
See  illustrations  on  pages  2  and  9.  75c;  3  for  $2.00 

ECLADOR  (Cayeux) 

A  highly  recommended  light  yellow  that  has  come  to  us  from 
France.  The  flowers  are  of  the  semi-flaring  type  and  are  of  medium 
size  on  3]/2  foot  stems.  Eclador  won  the  Dykes  Medal  in  France  in 
1932.  $2.00 

EL  CAPITAN  (Mohr) 

One  of  the  largest  flowered  irises  we  grow  and  a  variety  that 
stands  out.  Violet  in  color — highly  recommended  for  California. 
4  feet.  35c;  3  for  75c 

EROS  (Mead) 

One  of  the  newer  pinkish  irises,  having  a  36-inch  stem,  with  three 
short  branches.  As  the  flower  opens  it  is  deep  ashes  of  roses,  which 
fades  to  a  pale  shade  of  the  same  color.  A  clump  is  lovely  in  the 
garden.  $2.50/  3  for  $5.00 

ETHEL  PECKHAM  (Williamson) 

A  coppery,  red-toned  iris  which  has  received  a  great  deal  of 
favorable  comment.  It  has  been  called  one  of  the  reddest  of  red 
irises.  It  is  rich  and  dark  with  yellow  in  the  haft,  veined  brownish- 
purple.  The  standards  are  the  same  color  as  the  falls  except  that 
the  falls  have  a  velvety  texture.  $2.00 

EUPHONY  (Sass,  H.  P.) 

A  striking  flower.  The  standards  are  a  mustard  yellow  shading  to 
light  brown  at  the  tips.  The  falls  are  a  mustard  yellow  flushed  with 
blue  in  the  central  portions  and  overlaid  with  brown.  A  free 
bloomer.  2)^  feet.  35c/  3  for  75c 

EVOLUTION  (Cayeux) 

Another  outstanding  achievement  of  the  noted  French  breeder. 
The  coppery  bronze  standards  are  wide  and  frilled,  the  flaring  falls 
are  a  slightly  deeper  shade  marked  in  the  center  with  a  brilliant 
rose-blue  blaze.  An  indescribably  lovely  combination  of  colors. 
3  feet.  35c/  3  for  75c 

FAIR  ENOUGH  (C.  G.  White) 

Is  Fair  Enough  indeed  !  It  could  hardly  be  excelled  as  a  medium- 
toned  blue  iris.  The  broad,  crisp,  sparkling  petals  rest  on  perfectly 
branched  stems  48  inches  tall.  It  has  a  long  blooming  season,  being 


one  of  the  earliest  of  the  large  flowered  varieties  to  bloom  and  it 
continues  to  bloom  past  all  believing.  It  is  one  of  the  bluest  toned 
irises,  rating  with  Shining  Waters  and  Early  Mass.  $3.50 


FIESTA  (C.  G.  White) 

Needs  no  description  for  those  who  have  seen  it.  It  is  not  an 
iris  that  one  forgets.  The  standards  are  like  sparkling  copper  and  the 
falls  are  copper  with  tints  of  rose-purple.  The  hafts  are  bright 
yellow  and  the  beard  is  brilliant  orange.  The  unopened  buds 
resemble  burnished  copper.  It  is  a  large  flower  on  a  38-inch  stem. 
Not  only  is  it  a  rare  color  among  irises,  it  is  also  strikingly  beautiful. 
See  illustration,  page  8.  $12.50 


FIREFALL  (Essig) 

If  you  have  ever  seen  the  famous  firefall  in  Yosemite  Park,  this 
iris  will  bring  back  pleasant  memories.  It  has  the  red  of  glowing 
coals  with  a  prominent  golden  yellow  beard,  and  will  add  a  warm 
note  to  any  garden.  The  flowers  are  of  good  size  carried  on  stems 
of  medium  height.  30  inches.  25c;  3  for  50c 


FRIEDA  MOHR  (Mohr) 

This  iris  is  so  outstanding  and  such  a  universally  dependable 
performer  that  it  should  be  in  every  garden.  It  is  a  luminous  pink 
bi-color  of  exceptional  size,  with  the  standards  a  pale  lilac  and  the 
flaring  falls  a  deep  lilac  rose.  The  flowers  have  a  clean,  well-bred 
appearance  and  are  at  once  admired  for  their  charming  form  and 
poise.  Blooming  period  from  midseason  to  very  late.  4  feet. 

25c/  3  for  50c 

GIFT  (Lothrop) 

Possesses  that  elusive  thing  that  we  call  “finish”  to  a  remarkable 
degree.  There  is  elegance  in  its  form,  in  the  smooth  blending  of  the 
changeable  old  gold  and  purple  of  its  silken  standards,  and  in  the 
falls  of  finest  carmine  velvet — unveined.  It  has  everything  required 
to  make  a  fine  iris,  beauty  of  form,  beauty  of  color,  heavy  substance, 
fine  texture,  and  a  perfectly  branched  stem.  This  iris  was  developed 
from  hardy  strains.  $2.50 


EASTER  MORN 


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LADY  PARAMOUNT 


GOLDEN  HELMET  (J.  Sass) 

Described  as  a  huse  flower  with  wavy  standards  of  old  gold  and 
falls  of  ox-blood  red.  We  have  not  as  yet  flowered  this  variety  in 
our  garden.  $5.00 

GOLD  LACE  (Lothrop) 

A  seedling  of  Mme.  Durrand  having  the  tall,  slender  graceful  stem 
of  its  parent  and  also  the  characteristic  habit  of  bringing  forth 
flower  after  flower  from  the  same  branch  until  one  wonders  if  the 
supply  will  ever  be  exhausted.  The  standards  are  a  bright  old  gold 
and  the  flaring  old  gold  falls  are  smoothly  overlaid  with  rosy  lavender. 
The  whole  flower  is  covered  with  sparkling  gold  dust. 

50c/  3  for  $1 .00 

GOLD  STANDARD  (Edimann) 

Medium-flowered  golden  yellow  on  2-foot  stems.  Good  for 
cutting.  25c/  3  for  50c 

GOLD  TOP  (Salbach) 

Standards  of  old  gold  set  off  by  falls  of  red  violet  edged  with 
gold.  Early  to  mid-season.  3  feet.  25c/  3  for  50c 

GOOD  CHEER  (Sturtevant) 

In  the  spring  of  1934  we  were  in  Miss  Sturtevant’s  garden  and 
saw  Good  Cheer  in  bloom  as  a  seedling.  It  was  the  center  of  attrac¬ 
tion,  and  stood  out  prominently  among  hundreds  of  other  irises 


because  of  the  clean  brilliance  of  its  color.  The  standards  are  a 
clear  yellow,  made  all  the  more  brilliant  in  contrast  to  the  falls 
which  have  a  bright  yellow  ground  color  thickly  veined  with  red. 
The  flowers  are  of  good  size  and  excellent  form,  and  are  carried  on 
graceful  38-inch  stems. 

One  of  the  leading  iris  breeders  of  the  country  asserts  ‘‘Good 
Cheer  is  the  finest  true  variegata  I  have  ever  seen.”  $5.00 

GUDRUN.(Dykes) 

This  is  a  hardy,  large  flowered  white  iris  from  England  that  has 
shown  up  to  particular  advantage  in  the  colder  climates.  The  flowers 
are  exceptionally  large  and  in  our  particular  locality  seem  out  of 
proportion  to  the  rather  short  stems.  This  fault  is  evidently  not 
apparent  in  many  sections  of  the  country.  $1.25 

HAPPY  DAYS  (Mitchell) 

One  of  the  new  yellows  of  exceptional  size,  a  solid  uniform  clean 
color  of  medium  tone,  and  strong  vigorous  growth.  Reports  from  all 
parts  of  the  country  praise  Happy  Days  for  its  beauty  and  its  out¬ 
standing  performance.  3H  f^et.  $3.50 

HENRI  RIVIERE  (Millet) 

Here  is  an  exquisite  flower  in  the  delicate  shades  of  soft  yellow 
and  pale  lilac  mauve.  The  standards  are  pure  lemon  yellow  and 
the  falls  are  a  fascinating  blend  of  lilac  mauve  and  canary  yellow. 
The  lilac  shades  are  quite  delicate,  so  that  the  general  effect  in  the 
garden  is  yellow.  The  flowers  are  large  and  are  displayed  on 
strong,  well-branched  stems.  3H  fe^t.  35c/  3  for  75c 

HOLLYWOOD  (Essig) 

A  charming  bright  pink,  yellow  and  old  gold  blend  of  the  most 
bewitching  colors.  The  stiff  horizontal  falls  are  rosy  lilac  over¬ 
laid  with  shades  of  violet  and  the  center  of  the  flower  is  lighted  by 
various  shades  of  amber  yellow  and  old  gold,  producing  a  most 
delightful  effect.  A  very  late  bloomer  that  prolongs  the  flowering 
season.  23^  feet.  75c/  3  for  $2.00 

IMPERIAL  BLUSH  (Sass) 

One  of  the  best  of  the  pink  irises  and  a  welcome  addition  to 
any  collection.  The  flowers  are  large  and  handsome,  and  have  a 
delightful  fragrance.  Imperial  Blush  is  a  Sass  production  and  is 
regarded  by  many  to  be  superior  to  Pink  Satin.  3H  feet. 

75c/  3  for  $2.00 

INDIAN  CHIEF  (Ayres) 

The  popularity  of  this  iris  seems  to  increase  from  year  to  year. 
It  is  a  striking  red  flower,  with  standards  a  beautiful  pinkish  red, 
and  falls  a  deep  rich  velvety  red.  Very  well  branched,  with  flowers 
of  good  size  and  firm  substance.  A  vigorous  grower,  this  handsome 
iris  should  be  in  every  garden.  3  feet.  25c/  3  for  50c 

ITASCA  (Kleinsorge) 

We  added  this  iris  to  our  collection  because  its  distinctive  and 
beautiful  coloring  is  duplicated  in  no  other  iris  that  we  have  seen. 
It  is  a  positive  self  of  the  darkest,  yet  most  vivid,  deep  amethyst.  No 
veining  is  apparent  and  the  depth  of  color  tone  is  intensified  by  a 
heavy  brown  beard  underlaid  with  blue.  Three  foot  stalks  with 
well  shaped  rounded  flowers.  $5.00 

JEAN  CAYEUX  (Cayeux) 

One  of  the  delicately  colored  blends  that  has  sufficient  substance 
to  resist  considerable  weather.  It  fades  in  our  hot  sun  to  a  lovely 
paler  edition  of  its  own  self,  but  the  standards  and  falls  are  un¬ 
daunted  by  the  heat.  The  flower  on  opening  is  a  soft  golden  brown 
flushed  with  purple  which  soon  disappears  and  the  flower  remains 
a  warm  tan  of  beautiful  form.  This  is  an  iris  that  bears  close  inspec¬ 
tion.  $1.50 

J.  J.  DEAN  (Dean) 

A  very  desirable  iris  for  landscaping,  having  light  violet  standards 
and  purple  falls.  3T^  feet.  25c;  3  for  50c 

JOYCETTE  (Sass) 

37  inches  tall  on  straight  three-branched  stems,  good  firm  sub¬ 
stance  and  fine  finish.  The  form  is  particularly  attractive.  It  may  not 
be  as  red  as  some,  but  that  is  not  a  disadvantage,  for  the  color  is 
clear  and  rich.  A  red-violet  that  you  will  admire.  $1.50 


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"RAINBOW"  COLLECTION 

Any  10,  Your  Choice,  for  $3.50 

►  ►  ► 

All  20  for  $5.50  ◄  ◄  ◄ 

AIRY  DREAM 

DOG  ROSE 

RED  FLARE 

ALTA  CALIFORNIA 

EVOLUTION 

SAN  FRANCISCO 

ANNE-MARIE  CAYEUX 

LOS  ANGELES 

SITKA 

BEAU  SABREUR 

MAUNA  LOA 

SPRING  MAID 

BLUE  GOWN 

TENAYA 

CHINA  ROSE 

PALE  MOONLIGHT 

VALOR 

DAUNTLESS 

PINK  SATIN 

VENUS  DE  MILO 

"This  is  a  very  informal  letter  for  a 
stranger,  I  know,  but  those  gorgeous 
rhizomes  would  make  any  one  feel 
friendly."  (Mississippi) 


"Your  irises  were  received  by  me  and 
I  really  must  congratulate  you  on  the 
excellent  condition  in  ivhich  they 
reached  me."  (England) 


"The  iris  were  received  yesterday  and 
I  can  honestly  say  I  never  saw  such 
huge  and  perfect  rhizomes  before." 
(Georgia) 


"The  labels  came  Saturday  and  I  like 
them  better  than  any  I  ever  saw." 

(Georgia) 


SHINING  WATERS 


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PALE  MOONLIGHT 


KINGLET  (Williamson) 

A  charming  little  Flower  on  slender  graceful  stems.  Kinglet  is  one 
of  the  new  “table  irises”  and  is  a  solid  deep  golden  yellow.  2  feet. 

50c;  3  for  $1.00 

LADY  PARAMOUNT  (C.  G.  White) 

This  was  the  first  of  the  great  yellow  irises.  Since  it  was  introduced 
other  large  yellows  have  been  produced  but  none  have  more  charm 
than  this  beautiful  iris  with  its  enormous  petals  of  soft,  clear  primrose 
yellow.  Discriminating  iris  specialists  consider  it  an  ideal  of  iris 
beauty.  All  other  large  yellow  irises  will  sooner  or  later  have  to 
stand  the  test  of  comparison  with  this  marvelous  variety,  for  it  has 
a  standard  of  excellence.  It  has  been  successfully  grown  from  coast 
to  coast.  See  illustration,  page  10.  $3.50/  3  for  $7.50 

LEGEND  (Wareham) 

This  outstanding  variety  has  not  received  the  attention  it  so  justly 
deserves.  The  flowers  are  indeed  striking  with  their  falls  of  rich 
deep  claret,  seemingly  of  pure  velvet,  and  their  standards  of  deep 
blue,  slightly  bronzed.  A  strong  grower  with  large  flowers  on  3  3^ 
foot  stems  and  a  midseason  to  late  bloomer.  60c, •  3  for  $1.50 


LOS  ANGELES  (Mohr-Mitchell) 

A  stunning  large  white  flower  of  fine  shape  and  excellent  cande¬ 
labra  branching.  The  standards  are  faintly  edged  with  clear  blue, 
the  falls  slightly  reticulated  red  brown  at  the  base,  with  the  blue 
style  arms  adding  a  note  of  clear  color  in  the  center.  A  flower  that 
is  at  once  admired  for  its  poise  and  clean  sparkling  appearance. 
4  feet.  See  illustration,  page  17.  35c/  3  for  75c 

LOUDOUN  (Fendall) 

This  is  an  odd  combination  of  yellow,  lined  and  dotted  with 
chestnut.  The  flower  is  large  with  flaring  falls.  A  good  show  variety 
that  appears  early  in  the  season  and  has  a  long  blooming  period. 
2M  feet.  50c;  3  for  $1 .00 

LUCRE  (C.  G.  White) 

According  to  color  charts  it  is  the  deepest  yellow  it  is  possible 
to  produce.  Any  deeper,  or  darker,  yellow  drifts  into  the  orange 
tones.  The  slender  but  rigid  stems  of  this  iris  are  forty  inches,  with 
two  or  three  branches.  It  is  prolific  in  bloom  and  increases  rapidly. 
A  two-year  plant  produced  thirty-six  stems  of  bloom.  There  are  no 
dark  veins  in  the  haft.  $5.00 

MABEL  TAFT  (Wareham) 

One  of  “the  world’s  largest  irises,”  having  enormous  blooms  on 
tall  powerful  stems  and  large  luxuriant  foliage.  The  flowers  are 
violet-blue  with  sheen  of  velvet  on  the  falls.  75c;  3  for  $2.00 

MARGERY  (Dean) 

Standards  of  light  blue-violet  and  falls  of  deep  violet.  An  attrac¬ 
tive  and  desirable  landscape  iris  for  the  milder  climates.  4  feet. 

25c/  3  for  50c 

MARQUITA  (Cayeux) 

A  Spanish  dance  in  a  flower.  Something  entirely  different  that  is 
so  striking  that  it  immediately  attracts  your  attention.  The  standards 
are  a  very  clear  ivory  Flushed  with  yellow  and  the  falls  are  the  same 
color,  evenly  veined  with  brilliant  ruby  lines.  The  petals  are  stiff 
and  round,  giving  a  very  trim  appearance  to  the  flower.  If  you  wish 
to  light  up  a  spot  in  your  garden  with  gay  colors,  try  a  clump  of 
Marquita.  Over  3  feet  tall  and  a  strong  grower.  $2.00/  3  for  $5.00 

MARY  GEDDES  (Washington) 

The  Dykes  Medal  winner  for  1936.  It  has  held  its  popularity 
through  the  years  since  it  first  bloomed  because  of  its  unusual  blend 
of  soft  salmonish  pinks  and  light  reddish  tones  harmonized  by  the 
ever-useful  lavender  shades.  It  is  not  a  very  large  nor  tall  iris  but 
adapts  itself  well  to  flower  arrangements  and  makes  an  unusual  and 
attractive  mass  of  color  in  the  garden.  It  is  quite  deoendable. 

$1.00/  3  for  $2.50 

MAUNA  LOA  (Berry) 

A  tall,  large  flowered  well-branched  iris  of  decided  merit.  The 
reddish  flowers  are  very  conspicuous  in  the  garden.  It  is  of  Mes- 
opotamica  parentage  and  flourishes  in  California.  4  feet. 

50c/  3  for  $1.00 

MELDORIC  (Ayres) 

The  demand  for  this  iris  is  such  that  dealers  have  difficulty  in 
maintaining  a  sufficient  supply.  The  deep  blue-black  flowers  with 
their  rich  golden  brown  beards  add  a  deep  note  of  contrast  to  the 
garden  picture  and  yet  in  spite  of  the  deep  rich  color,  Meldoric 
possesses  a  luminosity  unequalled  by  most  other  dark  toned  irises. 

$1.00;  3  for  $2.50 

MIDGARD  (Sass) 

An  outstanding  iris  greatly  admired  by  all  who  see  it.  The  color 
combination  is  yellow,  deeply  Flushed  with  rose  pink.  The  large, 
perfectly  formed  flowers  are  borne  on  3  foot  stalks. 

35c/  3  for  75c 

MILDRED  PRESBY  (Farr) 

Cream  standards  and  rich  violet  falls.  Medium  size  flowers  that 
are  good  for  cutting.  25c/  3  for  50c 

MISSOURI  (Grinter) 

The  new  Dykes  Medal  winner.  A  little  darker  than  Sierra  Blue 
and  not  so  blue  in  tone  as  Shining  Waters  and  Early  Mass.  There  is 
considerable  purplish-brown  in  the  haft.  The  newly  opened  flowers 
have  good  substance  and  the  falls  flare  nicely.  $3.00 


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MODOC  (Essis) 

This  remarkable  iris  has  a  velvety  depth  of  color  that  is  unsur¬ 
passed.  It  gives  the  effect  of  being  almost  black,  although  in  reality 
it  is  a  very  deep  rich  purple  mixed  with  shades  of  dark  brown. 
Very  large  flowers  and  a  striking  iris.  23^  feet.  35c/  3  for  75c 

MOHRSON  (C.  G.  White) 

For  many  years  iris  hybridizers  throughout  the  country  tried, 
without  results,  to  produce  a  William  Mohr  seedling.  Mr.  C.  G. 
White  was  the  first  to  meet  with  success  in  this  endeavor,  and  has 
given  us  Mohrson.  Being  a  cross  of  William  Mohr  by  a  pogon  iris, 
Mohrson  is  but  one-fourth  oncocyclus.  It  is  a  charming  and  unusual 
iris,  more  vigorous  than  its  parent,  and  showing  unmistakably  some 
of  the  desired  oncocyclus  characteristics. 

The  flowers  are  simply  enormous,  with  standards  a  rich,  clear, 
deep  violet  with  a  cockled  and  varnished  surface  and  ruffled  edges. 
The  color  in  the  falls  is  effected  by  close  veins  and  is  a  beautiful 
shade  of  violet.  23^  feel.  $3.50 

MOROCCO  ROSE  (Loomis) 

Hailed  as  a  most  outstanding  new  large  pink,  this  iris  was  intro¬ 
duced  only  last  year  and  has  not  as  yet  flowered  in  our  garden.  It 
is  described  as  follows:  "The  flower  is  large,  almost  5)^  inches  long. 
The  standards  are  a  lustrous  pale  pink,  flushed  deeper  pink  with  a 
soft  yellow  flush  at  the  base.  The  falls  are  long  and  semi-flaring,  of 
deep  rosalene  pink.  The'fgarden  effect  is  a  glowing  rich  pink. 
38  inches"  '  $15.00 


NARANJA  (Mitchell) 

The  first  of  the  new  large  yellows  with  a  definite  orange  tone.  A 
truly  striking  new  introduction  that  "gleams  like  a  topaz  in  the 
sun."  Described  as  follows:  "Richest  of  all  the  yellows,  thanks  to 
the  definite  orange  cast  on  the  falls.  Distinctly  orange  while  in  bud, 
and  so  striking  in  color  that  it  brought  the  first  offer  before  the  first 
bud  had  started  to  unfurl.  Stands  tall  and  straight,  with  huge  blooms, 
having  excellent  substance."  $10.00 

NATIVIDAD  (Mitchell) 

One  of  the  most  refined  irises  we  have  ever  seen.  A  warm  cream 
self  lighted  in  the  center  with  a  glow  of  soft  yellow  and  sprinkled 
as  with  tiny  beads  of  glistening  dew.  Natividad  possesses  all  the 
grace  and  distinction  that  its  name  implies.  3  feet.  $1 .00;  3  for  $2.50 

NEON  (Salbach) 

A  tall  variegata  with  bright,  well  formed  standards  and  red- 
purple  falls.  It  received  considerable  praise  from  eastern  iris  en¬ 
thusiasts  last  year.  $2.00;  3  for  $5.00 

NEW  ALBION  (Essig) 

A  sister  seedling  of  Easter  Morn,  but  quite  distinct  in  form,  color 
and  substance,  and  also  producing  quite  a  different  garden  effect. 
The  flowers  are  pure  waxy-white  with  fine  clean  cut  standards  and 
nicely-formed  flaring  falls.  50c;  3  for  $1.03 


MOUNT  CLOUD  (Milliken) 


BROWN  BETTY 


There  is  something  about  this  iris  that  makes  it  stand  out  as  different 
and  superior  to  most  white  irises.  It  is  particularly  clear  and  clean 
in  its  whiteness,-  the  surface  of  the  large  petals  is  smooth  and  polished. 
The  veins  in  the  haft  accent  the  unusual  purity  of  this  superb  iris. 
It  blooms  on  stems  more  than  fifty  inches  tall  and  the  flowers  are  five 
inches  tall  by  five  inches  wide.  See  page  15.  $5.00 


Royal  Collection 

Any  5  for  $12.50 
All  10  for  $22.50 

Are  you  an  iris  connoisseur? 

Do  you  want  those  novelties  you  have 
read  so  muc  h  about? 

Here  they  are  at  a  saving  ! 

ALICE  HARDING 
BROWN  BETTY 
CHEERIO 
CORALIE 
DARK  KNIGHT 
EROS 

HAPPY  DAYS 
LADY  PARAMOUNT 
NEON 
UKIAH 


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OLD  IRONSIDES  (Milliken) 

An  iris  to  use  where  a  brilliant  clump  of  color  is  desired.  A  com¬ 
bination  of  copper  and  gold  and  carmine  flowers  carried  on  tall, 
strong  stalks.  This  variety  is  very  generous  with  its  flamboyant  blooms 
so  will  never  disappoint  those  who  plant  it  for  a  certain  garden 
picture.  $5.00 


OZONE  (J.  Sass) 

Described  as  ‘‘a  blue-grey  blend,  made  up  of  bluish-violet  with 
a  beautiful  pinkish  sheen,  like  a  mountain  top  at  sunset.”  Possesses 
all  the  good  points  of  a  fine  iris  and  in  addition  has  an  individuality 
and  distinctiveness  that  sets  it  apart  as  being  particularly  desirable. 

$5.00 


ORMOHR  (Kleinsorge) 

From  Oregon  comes  this  William  Mohr  seedling  that  stands 
almost  40  inches  tall,  with  giant  flowers  of  a  uniform  grey-lavender 
veined  violet.  A  faint  rosy  glow  envelops  the  entire  flower  and 
unlike  its  well  known  parent,  William  Mohr,  it  has  a  tall  stem  that 
branches  near  the  top  and  is  evidently  perfectly  hardy  and  easy  to 
grow.  Of  great  value  to  breeders  as  it  produces  seed  readily.  $25.00 


ROYAL  SALUTE 


PACIFIC  (Essig) 

Try  planting  this  iris  near  some  of  your  pinks.  It  is  a  large  flower 
of  a  beautiful  shade  of  clear  blue  that  is  particularly  desirable  in  the 
garden.  Early  blooming  and  of  proven  hardiness.  We  recommend  it 
highly.  3  feet.  35c/  3  for  75c 


PALE  MOONLIGHT  (Essig) 

One  of  the  most  sensational  irises  in  our  garden.  Large  stately 
Flowers  of  pale  blue,  uniform  throughout,  carried  on  tall  sturdy  stems. 
The  standards  are  four  inches  high,  the  falls  slightly  flaring  and  four 
inches  long,  and  the  beard  a  bright  orange.  We  have  seen  single 
stems  with  as  many  as  six  of  these  enormous  blooms  open  at  one 
time.  We  cannot  praise  this  iris  too  highly.  4  feet. 

“The  plant  of  Pale  Moonlight  you  sent  me  was  the  biggest  one 
I  ever  saw  and  threw  four  tremendous  bloom  stalks,  which  made  it 
the  outstanding  thing  in  the  garden.”  (Virginia.) 

See  illustration  page  12.  75c/  3  for  $2.00 


PERSIA  (Ayres) 

We  have  seen  this  iris  blooming  in  nearly  every  section  of  the 
country,  and  each  time  it  impresses  us  anew  with  its  exquisite  charm 
and  refinement.  There  is  something  particularly  appealing  about  this 
lovely  blend  of  smoky  blue,  grey  and  bronze  that  grows  upon  one 
with  each  renewed  acquaintance.  Large  handsome  flowers. 

50c;  3  for  $1.00 


PETRUCHIO  (Morrison) 

This  strikes  a  brilliant  note  with  its  rich  violet  and  carmine  coloring. 
In  our  garden  it  has  been  consistent  in  producing  a  quantity  of  bloom 
in  December  and  January.  3  feet.  35c/  3  for  75c 


PEWEE  (Williamson) 

Another  of  the  new  group  of  “table  irises,”  and  a  perfect  gem 
of  a  tiny  pure  white  flower  on  graceful  well-branched  stems  17 
inches_high.  50c;  3  for  $1.00 

PINK  LASS  (Essig) 

A  charming  pink  plicata  which  is  always  admired.  Excellent  as  a 
cut  flower.  3  feet.  50c/  3  for  $1.00 

PINK  OPAL  (Sass) 

A  sister  seedling  of  Pink  Satin  with  larger  flowers  of  better  shape 
on  somewhat  taller  stems.  The  color  is  more  of  a  lilac  pink  and  the 
blooms  are  held  close  to  the  stem,  giving  a  very  good  mass  effect. 

50c;  3  for  $1.25 


PINK  SATIN  (Sass,  J.) 

Perhaps  the  nearest  to  a  true  pink  of  any  iris.  An  even  tone  with 
a  smooth  glistening  finish.  Pink  Satin  has  the  valuable  characteristic 
of  producing  a  quantity  of  blooms  over  a  long  period.  We  recom¬ 
mend  this  iris  as  one  of  the  finest  pinks  ever  produced.  3H  feet- 

50c;  3  for  $1 .00 


PIUTE  (Thomas) 

Another  iris  of  last  season’s  introduction  that  comes  to  us  with 
the  highest  recommendations.  Although  we  have  not  as  yet  had  time 
to  flower  it,  Piute  is  described  as  follows:  “The  nearest  approach 
to  a  real  red.  It  is  a  pure  rich  red  self  with  not  a  trace  of  blue  or 
purple  in  it.  The  flower  is  well  shaped  with  flaring  falls  of  heavy 
texture  and  smooth  finish.  Over  3  feet  tall.”  $15.00 


PLUIE  D’OR  (Cayeux) 

Pure  golden  yellow  flowers  on  slender  graceful  stems.  Flowers 
are  of  medium  size  and  are  of  unusually  smooth  and  even  texture. 
A  profuse  bloomer  and  a  very  popular  variety.  3  feet. 

35c;  3  for  75c 

PRESIDENT  PILKINGTON  (Cayeux) 

This  is  a  lovely  pastel  blend  with  standards  of  buff,  flushed  with 
blue  and  tinted  with  rose.  The  wide  flaring  falls  are  lavender-blue 
with  buffy  yellow  suffusion  paling  at  the  margins.  Beard  golden 
yellow.  50c;  3  for  $1.00 


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PROF.  S.  B.  MITCHELL  (Cayeux) 

This  was  selected  by  Prof.  Mitchell  on  his  visit  to  the  Cayeux 
gardens  near  Paris  in  1931.  It  was  released  in  this  country  only 
recently  and  is  receiving  high  praise.  The  flowers  are  very  large 
and  of  a  uniform  rich  warm  claret-purple  or  deep  wine  color  of  the 
most  fascinating  texture.  Perfect  form  and  strong  3Ti  foot  stems.  $4.00 

PURISSIMA  (Mohr-Mitchell) 

This  is  a  splendid  pure  white.  It  is  exceptionally  large,  vigorous, 
well  branched,  and  of  good  form  and  substance.  Particularly 
recommended  for  the  milder  climates.  4  feet.  35c, •  3  for  75c 

RADIANT  (Salbach) 

A  vivid  copper-red  that  promises  to  outdo  all  competitors  for 
sheer  brilliance.  Of  medium  height  and  size,  this  newcomer  has 
standards  of  burnished  golden  bronze  and  falls  of  glowing  copper- 
red.  Evidently  this  iris  has  a  decided  tendency  to  bloom  in  the  fall 
but  trial  has  not  been  over  a  long  enough  period  to  definitely 
establish  this  fact  for  all  parts  of  the  country.  $15.00 

RAMESES  (Sass,  H.  P.) 

A  beautiful  blend  of  gold,  pink  and  apricot  that  is  difficult  to 
describe.  Heavy  apricot  beard.  Vigorous  and  hardy.  feet. 

35c/  3  for  75c 

RAYO  DE  SOL  (Mohr-Mitchell) 

A  medium  flowered  lemon  chrome  of  good  substance.  The  falls  are 
flaring  and  have  a  few  white  lines  at  the  haft.  35c/  3  for  75c 


SAN  DIEGO  (Mohr-Mitchell) 

Immense  blooms  of  deep  velvety  blue  purple.  It  is  a  seedling  of 
Gaudichau  and  El  Capitan,  retaining  the  color  of  the  former  and  the 
size  and  shape  of  the  latter.  46  inches.  35c;  3  for  75c 


SAN  FRANCISCO  (Mohr-Mitchell) 

Tall  stems  branching  low  and  wide  carry  the  large  flowers  of  white 
distinctly  edged  with  lavender  blue.  A  superior  variety.  44  inches. 

35c;  3  for  75c 

SAN  GABRIEL  (Dean) 

We  consider  this  one  of  the  finest  irises  in  cultivation  for  the 
milder  climates.  While  not  recommended  for  the  East,  where  its 
exceptionajly  early  growth  often  gets  caughtjn  a  late  freeze,  for 
Southern  California  gardens  this  iris  is  ideal.  The  large  flowers  are 
a  lustrous  lavender  flushed  with  rosy  mauve  and  have  a  decided  and 
pleasing  fragrance. 

San  Gabriel  comes  into  flower  very  early  in  the  season,  usually 
by  the  first  of  March,  and  continues  blooming  for  many  weeks.  It  is 
particularly  vigorous  and  is  the  tallest  iris  we  grow.  We  have 
actually  measured  stalks  6  feet  high.  The  foliage  is  green  and  beau¬ 
tiful  all  year.  35c/  3  for  75c;  12  for  $2.50 


SENSATION  (Cayeux) 

Magnificent  clear  blue  flowers  of  flaring  form  and  fine  substance 
on  tall,  powerful  stems.  4  feet.  35c;  3  for  75c 


REBELLION  (Kl  einsorge) 

From  Oregon  comes  this  glowing  blood-red  introduction  of  last 
season.  It  has  not  yet  bloomed  in  our  garden  but  promises  to  be  a 
welcome  addition  to  our  collection.  "In  Rebellion  we  have  a  flower 
of  faultless  form  and  habit,  vivid  coloring  and  excellent  substance. 
The  standards  are  suffused  with  bronze  and  rose,  the  falls  are  a  livid 
velvety  blood-red.”  $7.50 

RED  DOMINION  (Ayres) 

A  stunning  rich  ox-blood  red  that  has  received  unqualified  praise. 
The  falls  are  slightly  frilled  and  flaring  with  the  deep  velvety  texture 
of  a  fine  oriental  rug.  3  feet.  75c/  3  for  $2.00 

RED  FLARE  (Milliken) 

Falls  ox-blood  red,  slightly  deeper  in  the  middle  than  at  the  edges, 
flaring;  standards  brownish-red  shading  to  lustrous  antique  brown. 
Produces  many  flowers  of  medium  size.  3)^  feet.  50c;  3  for  $1.00 

REDGLOW  (Essig) 

The  falls  of  this  stately  iris  are  flaring  and  of  a  rich  red  velvet,  set 
off  by  a  golden  beard.  The  standards  are  a  somewhat  paler  shade 
of  red  harmonizing  beautifully  with  the  richness  of  the  falls.  It  is  a 
stunning  thing  and  shows  off  to  particular  advantage  when  planted 
near  some  of  the  beautiful  new  yellows.  3  feet.  $1.00;  3  for  $2.50 

ROSY  WINGS  (Gage) 

Not  yet  having  bloomed  this  newcomer  to  our  garden,  we  can 
quote  its  description  as  follows:  "Among  the  two  or  three  top-most 
introductions  seen  for  the  first  time  last  year.  A  blend  of  rose  and 
copper,  with  excellent  form,  flaring  falls,  large  size,  and  40  inch 
stems.  One  of  the  few  new  colors  developed  in  iris  in  recent 
years.”  $12.00 

ROYAL  SALUTE  (Milliken) 

This  is  quite  distinct  in  form  and  color.  It  is  one  of  the  few  good 
dark  blue-purple  irises.  The  petals,  both  standards  and  falls,  are  broad 
and  as  the  flowers  are  on  tall  stems  the  beauty  of  the  falls  is  easily 
seen.  The  main  points  of  its  excellence  are  that  it  has  a  tall  well- 
branched  stem  so  that  the  flowers  are  not  crowded,  and  the  flowers 
which  have  good  substance  seem  to  be  the  bluest  of  any  of  the 
so-called  blue-purple  irises.  See  illustration  page  14. 

$1.50;  3  for  $3.50 


SACRAMENTO  (Mohr-Mitchell) 

A  giant  plicata  of  the  San  Francisco  type  but  having  dots  and 
reticulations  of  reddish  brown  instead  of  lavender.  The  ground 
color  is  creamy  white.  Flowers  are  large  and  well  shaped  on  tall, 
well-branched  stems.  40  inches.  35c;  3  for  75c 


MOUNT  CLOUD 


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SHAH  JEHAN  (Neel) 

Here  is  an  iris  that  has  all  the  rich  colorings  of  a  beautiful  oriental 
rug.  The  standards  are  a  delicate  creamy  buff  faintly  edged  lavender. 
The  falls  are  rich  and  lustrous,  quickly  blending  from  a  light  fawn 
at  the  haft  through  glowing  copper  and  deep  chestnut,  to  a  deep 
velvety  purple  which  is  the  predominating  color.  An  edging  of 
soft  plum  shading  to  light  lavender  completes  the  picture  and  makes 
Shah  Jehan  one  of  the  most  strikingly  colored  of  all  irises.  Medium 
size  flowers  on  3  foot  stems.  $1 .00;  3  for  $2.50 

SHINING  WATERS  (Essig) 

A  reflection  of  the  clear  blue  western  skies  in  still,  shining  waters. 
The  best  of  the  many  smooth,  clear  blues  obtained  after  years  of 
progressive  breeding  along  a  particular  line.  The  self  color  is  about 
midway  between  the  shades  of  the  darker  Sierra  Blue  and  the 
lighter  Pale  Moonlight,  yet  it  is  really  not  a  competitor  of  either. 
The  firm,  wax-like  texture  and  perfect  finish,  symmetry,  and  poise  of 
the  falls  and  standards  are  enhanced  by  a  bright  orange  beard.  The 
flowering  stalks  are  straight,  three  to  four-branched  and  from  four  to 
five  feet  tall.  It  combines  a  smoothness  and  finish  that  is  unsurpassed, 
with  the  size  and  poise  of  Easter  Morn.  See  illustration  page  11. 

$1.25/  3  for  $3.00 


STIPPLES  (Essig) 

A  charming  little  flower  with  bluish-violet  stippling,  splashed  on 
its  white  falls  and  bluish  standards.  feet.  25c;  3  for  50c 

SUMMER  TAN  (Kirkland) 

Of  rare  coloring  with  its  standards  of  light  golden  tan  and  its 
falls  slightly  darker  flushed  with  olive  and  possessing  a  velvety  finish. 
You  will  be  particularly  pleased  with  the  distinguished  poise  and 
trim  neatness  of  this  iris.  Over  3  feet.  $2.00 


SUNDEW  (Essig) 

Wax-like  flowers  of  light  lemon-yellow  with  maroon-purple  lining 
at  the  base  of  the  falls.  2  feet.  25c;  3  for  50c 

SWEET  ALIBI  (C.  G.  White) 

Here  is  an  alibi  for  lingering  long  in  your  garden.  This  is  a  “fool¬ 
proof”  iris.  From  all  parts  of  the  country  come  enthusiastic  comments 
on  its  remarkably  broad  petals,  its  heavy  substance,  its  freedom  of 
bloom  and,  most  of  all,  admiration  for  its  enormous,  sparkling,  deep 
cream  flowers.  $2.50/  3  for  $5.00 


SIERRA  BLUE  (Essig) 

The  1935  winner  of  the  coveted 
Dykes  Gold  Medal,  the  highest 
award  that  can  be  given  to  an  iris. 
The  large,  well-tailored  flowers 
are  borne  on  tall,  well-branched 
stalks.  In  color  it  is  the  blended 
blue  which  one  sees  when  look¬ 
ing  at  distant  moun tains. The  smooth 
petals  are  overlaid  with  a  metallic 
sheen.  The  clearness  of  color, 
the  smoothness  of  texture,  and  the 
grace  and  poise  with  which  the 
flowers  carry  themselves,  combine 
to  make  Sierra  Blue  the  Dykes 
Medal  iris  that  it  is. 

We  are  the  original  introducers 
of  this  iris,  and  are  prepared  to 
send  you  extra  large,  vigorous 
plants  of  superior  quality.  See 
illustration  page  7. 

$1.50/  3  for  $3.50 


SIR  MICHAEL  (Yeld) 

The  falls  are  a  rich  velvety  red- 
purple  with  copper  overtone  and 
with  brilliant  copper-brown  edg¬ 
ing  at  the  base.  Beard  orange-gold 
to  tip.  Standards  luminous  blue- 
lavender  with  copper  suffusion  at 
the  base.  Very  floriferous,  makes 
a  magnificent  clump.  3  feet. 

35c/  3  for  75c 


SITKA  (Essig) 

A  huge  clear  white  of  splendid  form  and  substance.  It  is  a  prolific 
bloomer  and  is  hardy  throughout  the  country.  This  variety  will  be 
a  welcome  addition  to  your  collection  as  it  has  a  long  blooming 
period  and  is  later  than  the  other  large  flowered  whites.  4  feet. 

75c/  3  for  $2.00 

SNOW  KING  (H.  Sass) 

Regarded  by  many  as  the  outstanding  white  iris  in  the  country  for 
the  colder  climates.  A  pure  white  of  good  size  and  height  that  is 
ir\  great  demand.  Only  a  few  plants  to  spare.  $10.00 


THE  BLACK  DOUGLAS  (Sass) 

In  a  mass  this  attracts  a  great  deal  of  attention  It  is  a  dark  rich  pur¬ 
ple  with  a  dark  beard.  The  texture  is  fine  and  the  falls  very  velvety 

$3.00 

THE  RED  DOUGLAS  (J.  Sass) 

Another  new  iris  to  our  garden,  being  a  mid-west  origination  of 
last  season’s  introduction.  It  is  described  as:  "Tall  (40  inches),  well 
branched,  and  of  fine  form  with  a  general  color  effect  of  bright  red. 
The  flower  is  a  deep  rich  red  brightened  by  its  showy  orange  beard. 
Brown  haft  markings.”  Very  scarce  and  in  great  demand.  $25.00 


TARANTELLA  (Sass) 

A  "pink  plicata”  with  long 
hanging  falls  and  wavy  standards. 
The  flowers  are  larger  than  other 
varieties  of  this  type  and  are 
carried  on  tall  well-branched 
stems.  A  profuse  bloomer.  $2.50 


TENAYA  (Essig) 

Mrs.  Hires  writes  as  follows 
regarding  this  iris:  "In  Tenaya  we 
find  the  ultimate  goal  for  rich  dark 
beauty.  It  is  a  smoothly  finished 
red-purple  self  of  fine  form,-  a 
brown-gold  beard  gives  a  glow 
to  the  velvet  that  begins  in  the 
haft  and  spreads  widely  across 
the  blade."  3K  feet.  A  stalk  of 
Tenaya  won  the  Gold  Medal  as 
the  finest  specimen  in  the  Radio 
City  Flower  Show  in  New  York 
last  Spring.  75c;  3  for  $2.00 

THEME  (Lothrop) 

The  large  flaring  blooms  are 
bronze  tan  flushed  and  veined  with 
violet  and  changing  to  a  deep 
grey,  tinted  and  veined  with  pur¬ 
ple.  Tall  and  well  branched.  3T4 
feet.  75c/  3  for  $2.00 


SPOKAN  (J.  Sass) 

A  favorite  in  the  copper  tones  of  red  with  large  flowers  of  smooth 
substantial  texture  carried  on  3  foot  stems.  The  standards  are  a 
glowing  red-brown  and  the  falls  a  similar  but  slightly  deeper  shade 
enriched  by  their  velvety  texture.  In  great  demand.  $3.50 

SPRING  MAID  (Loomis) 

Beautiful  well-rounded  flowers  of  a  stately  pink  and  yellow  blend. 
The  centers  of  the  blooms  are  flushed  with  honey  yellow,  giving  a 
very  pleasing  effect.  An  outstanding  introduction  especially  desir¬ 
able  for  its  garden  effect.  60c/  3  for  $1.50 


THEODOLINDA  (Ayres) 

One  of  the  new  large  hardy  plicatas.  The  wide  falls  are  particularly 
beautiful.  The  penciling  is  in  a  very  blue  shade  of  lavender. 

$1.00/  3  for  $2.50 

TREASURE  ISLAND  (Kleinsorge) 

A  splendid  addition  to  the  ever-growing  list  of  fine  large  yellow 
irises.  Introduced  only  last  season,  Treasure  Island  comes  to  us 
highly  recommended  and  described  as  follows:  "A  truly  gigantic 
flower  of  bright,  clear,  rich  yellow.  Tall  stems,  not  a  trace  of  Dykes 
blood  in  its  parentage,  hardiness  beyond  question."  We  might  add 
that  a  flush  of  white  at  the  center  of  the  haft  adds  life  and  a  clean- 
cut  appearance  to  the  flower.  $10.00 


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UKIAH  (Essis) 

This  fine  dark  iris  in  deep  tones  of  red  and  brown  has  falls  of  the 
richest  velvety  texture  seen  in  any  flower,  and  standards  somewhat 
paler,  that  resemble  washed  silk.  The  beard  and  center  are  of  old 
gold.  It  blooms  in  mid-season  and  is  vigorous  and  hardy.  Ukiah  is 
the  name  of  a  California  tribe  of  Indians.  3  feet.  $2.00;  3  for  $5.00 

VALOR  (Nicholls) 

Large  flowers  of  perfect  shape  gracefully  borne  on  tall  beautifully 
branched  stalks.  The  standards  are  deep  violet;  falls  velvety  blackish 
violet,  shading  to  deep  raisin  purple  at  the  edge,-  beard  a  bright 
yellow.  An  outstanding  variety  that  will  at  once  command  attention. 
33^  feet.  50c/ 3  for  $1.00 

VENUS  DE  MILO  (Ayres) 

A  superb  large  flowered  hardy  white  with  a  warm  cream  tone  and 
a  yellow  beard.  The  blossoms  have  a  smooth  finished  texture  with 
an  enchanting  sparkle  and  sheen.  The  falls  flare  gracefully  and  give 
the  flowers  a  charm  and  poise  of  the  true  thoroughbred.  3^  feet. 

50c/  3  for  $1.00 

VIEW- HALLOO  (C.  G.  White) 

The  perfectly  shaped  standards  are  a  deep,  bright  yellow  and  the 
falls  are  red-brown  bordered  by  the  same  intense  yellow  as  the 
standards.  The  dense  beard  is  a  glowing  orange.  The  form  of  the 
flower  is  perfect  and  the  stem  could  not  be  better.  We  have  measured 
many  stems  over  fifty  inches  tall  and  flowers  five  by  five  inches.  One 
rhizome  planted  in  1935  bloomed  four  stalks  52  inches  tall  the 
next  year.  $5.00 

WESTLANDER  (Essig) 

A  striking  blue-purple  bicolor  that  is  one  of  the  unusual  color 
combinations  among  iris.  The  falls  are  stiff  and  flaring  velvety  violet 
paling  at  the  margins,-  the  standards  are  clear  pale  lavender  violet,- 
and  the  beard  is  bright  yellow.  This  color  combination  gives  a 
garden  effect  that  is  most  delightful.  Good  size  and  a  vigorous 
grower.  3  feet.  $1.00;  3  for  $2.50 


WILLIAM  MOHR  (Mohr) 

A  remarkable  result  of  a  cross  between  two  races  of  bearded  iris. 
A  very  large  lilac  flower  with  violet  veins.  It  is  beautiful  and 
unusual.  Especially  impressive  as  a  cut  flower.  Fortunately  also,  it  is 
hardy.  2  feet.  35c;  3  for  75c 


WINNESHIEK  (Egelberg) 

A  gigantic  blue-black  with  ruffled  petals  and  a  pearly  edge  on 
the  falls.  Here  is  an  iris  that  has  suddenly  sprung  into  prominence, 
and  rightly  so.  You  will  be  enthusiastic  about  its  unusual  style,  its 
broad  petals,  and  rich  color,-  and  will  find  it  a  valuable  addition  to 
your  garden  picture.  $1.00;  3  for  $2.50 


WISTARIA  (Lothrop) 

The  flower  is  almost  a  self,  being  a  rather  bluish  lavender  in  color. 
The  beard  has  the  appearance  of  being  closely  sheared  and  is  of 
a  bluish  color  closely  matching  that  of  the  flower  itself.  The  stems 
are  of  medium  height  showing  the  large  flower  off  to  good  advan¬ 
tage.  $1.00;  3  for  $2.50 


LOS  ANGELES 


Landscape  Special 

24  PLANTS  FOR  *3.00 


We  are  makins  a  Special  Collection  OFfer 
of  three  each  of  the  followins  eight  varities. 
This  collection  contains  an  excellent  color 
assortment  and  each  plant  will  be  carefully 
labeled.  Shipped  postpaid  with  planting 
directions. 

BLUE  &  GOLD 

CALIFORNIA  BLUE 
FIREFALL 

FRIEDA  MOHR 
HENRI  RIVIERE 
INDIAN  CHIEF 
PLUIE  D’OR 
SUNDEW 


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SPURIA  IRISES 


SPURIAS 

(We  ship  these  in  the  fall  only.  We  can  move  them  locally  at  other 
times  of  year.) 

The  iris  in  this  group  should  be  grown  much  more  extensively  than 
they  are  at  the  present  time.  The  flowers  last  for  a  long  time  and  the 
buds  keep  opening  after  cutting.  In  shape  the  flowers  are  almost  iden¬ 
tical  with  the  Dutch  and  Spanish  Iris  and  are  as  easy  to  handle  without 
injury.  The  flower  stalks,  however,  are  from  4  to  6  feet  high.  The 
foli  age  is  swordlike,  but  dies  down  during  the  winter.  The  plants  are 
very  effective  in  the  border  where  they  make  large  clumps. 

AUREA 

A  tall  deep  yellow.  In  California  it  is  at  the  peak  of  its  blooming  period  the 
last  part  of  April  or  early  in  May.  We  recommend  planting  groups  of  six  or  twelve 
rhizomes.  Somewhat  later  than  Ochroleuca.  5  feet.  50c;  3  for  $1.00 

GOLD  NUGGET  (Dean,  1931) 

This  new  hybrid  is  a  large  flowered  soft  yellow  spuria,  deeper  than  Monnieri 
but  softer  than  Aurea.  50c/  3  for  $1.00 

LORD  WOLSELEY 

A  very  fine  deep  blue  purple.  50c/  3  for  $1.00 

OCHROLEUCA 

White  with  a  yellow  patch  on  the  falls.  Tall  and  effective.  5  feet.  35c;  3  for  75c 


BEARDLESS  IRISES-SWAMP  VARIETIES 

The  varieties  of  this  group  are  quite  different  in  appearance  from  the 
Bearded  Iris.  The  leaves  are  blade-like  and  in  California  are  green  all 
winter.  The  flowers,  in  contrast  to  the  Bearded  Iris,  are  flat.  They  can 
stand  more  water  than  the  bearded  varieties  and  do  well  in  partial 
shade.  They  are  particularly  effective  in  borders  and  around  pools. 


CHRYSOPHOENICIA  (Small) 

The  Gold  and  Purple  Iris.  Discovered  in  Louisiana  it  has  proved 
hardy  and  is  unquestionably  one  of  the  most  beautiful  of  the  native 
American  Irises.  The  flower  is  large,  deeper  in  color  than  Vinicolor 
and  the  golden  patch  more  spreading.  A  rare  variety. 

75c;  3  for  $2.00 

DARK  MORASS  (Nies) 

A  sister  seedling  to  J.  D.  Nies  with  which  it  combines  beautifully. 
It  has  immense,  rich,  royal  purple  flowers  carried  on  tall  sturdy  stems. 
The  center  of  the  flower  is  shaded  with  a  buff  chocolate  tone. 
4j^  feet.  $1.50 

ELEPHANTINA 

A  beautiful  and  rare  Iris.  The  pure  white  flowers  are  large  and  of 
good  substance  and  are  greatly  admired  by  all  who  see  them. 

$1.00;  3  for  $2.50 


FULVA 

Flowers  bright  terra  cotta  on  18-inch  stems.  No  other  Iris  of  this 
brick-red  color  known.  All  six  segments  slightly  drooping.  Native 
in  South  but  is  easily  grown  in  Northern  United  States.  Flourishes 
in  California.  75c;  3  for  $2.00 

J.  D.  NIES  (Nies) 

A  FTexagona-Fulva  hybrid  that  gets  its  color  from  its  Fulva  ancestor 
and  its  splendid  substance  from  its  FHexagona  ancestor.  The  color  is 
almost  indescribable,  being  a  golden  bronze  with  an  overlay  of 
garnet  in  the  center  of  the  arched  falls.  4  feet.  $1.50 

SAVANNARUM 

A  beautiful  deep  rich  blue  with  a  yellow  signal  patch  on  the 
falls.  May  be  planted  in  the  pool.  $1.00 

VIOLIPURPUREA 

This  is  another  native  iris  of  southern  Louisiana.  The  golden  crest 
cuts  abruptly  into  the  violet-purple  ground  color  of  the  sepal  blade, 
there  being  no  intermediate  area  of  pale  flecks  or  veins  such  as 
surround  the  crests  in  many  species.  3  feet.  $1.00 


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ORDER  SHEET 


MILLIKEN  IRIS  GARDENS 

970  New  York  Avenue,  Pasadena,  Calif. 


Ship  to . . . . . . . . . 

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Ship  When _ _ _ _ Amount  Enclosed _ 

If  variety  ordered  is  sold  out,  may  we  send  you  a  similar  one  of  greater 
value?  Yes  or  no . .* . 


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PRICE 

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MILLIKEN  IRIS  GARDENS 
970  New  York  Ave. 

Pasadena, 

California 


BEAUTIFUL  IRISES  FROM  FOREIGN  LANDS 


IRIS  STYLOSA 


REGELIO-CYCLUS  HYBRIDS 

We  are  growing  a  number  of  hybrids  of  this  type,  but  are  listing 
only  two  this  ye:ar.  They  are  particularly  vigorous  and  easy  to  grow, 
much  easier  than  Susiana. 

SATURN 

Beautiful  deep  purple  veining  on  a  grey  ground.  The  flowers  are 
not  so  round  as  in  Susiana,  but  are  large  and  of  excellent  substance 
Easy  to  handle  as  a  cut  flower.  2  feet.  50c/  3  for  $1.00 

PERSIAN  PRINCESS 

A  pogo-regelia  hybrid  which  is  superior  to  anything  of  its  type 
we  have  ever  seen.  The  large,  well-shaped  flowers  are  Bishop’s 
purple  veined  with  Madder  violet,  the  haft  being  veined  with  seal 
brown.  The  falls  are  exceptionally  rich  and  velvety.  A  single  stalk 
used  as  a  cut  Rower  is  sure  to  cause  a  sensation.  This  Iris  is  taller 
than  others  of  its  type,  growing  to  a  full  3  feet  in  our  garden. 

$1.50/  3  for  $3.50 


WINTER-BLOOMING  IRISES 

The  garden  use  of  the  irises  in  this  group  is  reserved  for  those 
who  live  in  the  milder  climates. 

The  plants  start  blooming  in  the  fall  and  bloom  throughout  the 
winter.  They  grow  wild  in  Algeria,  Greece  and  Asia  Minor.  The 
foliage  is  grass-like  and  the  flowers  are  borne  on  stem-like  parts, 
really  elongated  perianth  tubes,  8  to  16  inche:  long.  The  flower  is 
one  of  great  refinement  and  is  delightful  in  the  house. 

Plant  preferably  from  August  to  December.  We  do  not  advise 
planting  later  than  February  except  in  balled  clumps. 

STYLOSA  ALTAFLORA 

The  flowers  in  this  selected  form  are  taller  and  bluer  than  in  the 
ordinary  stylosa  and  the  foliage  is  narrower.  It  is  a  superior  form 
of  this  beautiful  iris.  Each  35c/  dozen  $3.50 

STYLOSA  MARGINATA 

Blue  flowers  with  a  white  edging.  Somewhat  broader  foliage  than 
above,  and  makes  a  very  rank  growth.  Each  25c;  dozen  $2.50 


ONCOCYCLUS 

IRIS  SUSIANA  (The  Mourning  Iris) 

A  wonderful  flower  of  large  size,  borne  on  12-inch  stems.  It 
looks  as  if  it  were  almost  black,  flecked  with  grey.  In  reality  it  has 
purple-black  veining  and  spotting  on  a  grey  ground.  The  standards 
are  somewhat  lighter  than  the  falls.  Fall  delivery  only.  $1.50 


CRESTED  IRISES 


JAPONICA 

Native  of  Central  China  and  Japan.  The  foliage  is  evergreen. 
The  flowers  are  borne  in  large  numbers  on  2  to  3-foot  branching 
stems.  Pale  blue  brightened  with  yellow.  Segments  wavy.  Give 
partial  shade  and  more  water  than  for  bearded  iris.  50c 

WATTII 

A  beautiful  and  rare  iris  from  the  Himalaya  Mountains.  The  flowers 
are  like  those  of  Japonica,  but  white  and  are  carried  in  panicles  on 
4  to  5  foot  stems.  75c 


MILLIKEN 

Permanent  Iris  Label 
20c 

EACH 

$17.50  per  Hundred 

Due  to  popular  demand  we  are 
offering  our  permanent  labels  for  the 
convenience  of  those  who  wish  to 
keep  the  names  of  their  Iris  or  of  other 
plants.  The  label  is  a  stamped  alum¬ 
inum  tag  securely  fastened  to  a  stiff 
galvanized  wire  stake  2H  f^et  long. 
We  believe  this  is  an  ideal  label  be¬ 
cause  it  is  always  in  a  position  easy  to 
read  and  because  it  is  entirely 
weatherproof.  Simply  send  us  the 
names  of  the  irises  or  other  plants  for 
which  you  desire  permanent  labels. 


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DUTCH  IRISES 


Dutch  irises  vary  in  price  according  to 
the  size  of  the  bulbs.  We  ship  only  the  large 
first  quality  stock  that  gives  best  results  with 
out-door  planting.  Do  not  be  misled  by  so- 
called  "bargain”  prices. 

Please  do  not  order  less  than  one  dozen. 


ADRIAN  BACKER 

A  large  flowered  pink-lavender.  Early  and  tall. 

75c  per  dozen;  $5.00  per  100 

BLUE  PERFECTION 

Very  deep  true  blue.  Large  flowers  and  mid¬ 
season  bloomer.  75c  per  dozen;  $5.00  per  100 

DAVID  HARING 

The  best  white.  Extra  large  flowers  and  a  tall 
grower.  75c  per  dozen;  $5.00  per  100 

IMPERATOR 

Deep  rich  blue  flowers  with  a  yellow  patch  on 
the  center  of  the  lower  petals.  A  bed  of  Imperator 
in  full  bloom  will  be  the  highlight  of  your  garden. 
A  late  bloomer  that  prolongs  the  season. 

75c  per  dozen;  $5.00  per  100 

INDIAN  CHIEF 

Distinctly  different,  with  violet  standards  and 
fascinating  bronze  falls.  One  of  the  newer  varieties. 
Try  using  Indian  Chief  and  Yellow  Queen  for  a 
table  decoration.  75c  per  dozen,-  $5.00  per  100 

LEONARDO  DA  VINCI 

A  most  beautiful  cream  and  yellow  combination 
with  large  flowers.  Mid-season. 

75c  per  dozen;  $5.00  per  100 


MORNING  MIST 

One  of  the  most  beautiful  of  all  the  Dutch  irises, 
having  large  Rowers  of  a  uniform  soft  lavender- 
blue.  Early.  75c  per  dozen;  $5.00  per  100 

THERESE  SCHWARTZE 


YELLOW  OUEEN 

WEDGEWOOD  THERESE  SCHWARTZE 


Standards  a  delicate  lavender,  falls  pure  white 
with  an  orange  stripe  down  the  center.  Large 
flowers  and  one  of  the  loveliest  of  the  Dutch  irises. 

75c  per  dozen;  $5.00  per  100 


CULTURE  OF  DUTCH  IRISES 

Dutch  irises  have  bulbs,  not  rhizomes,  and  must  be 
planted  in  the  fall.  We  ship  from  September  1st  to 
November  1st.  If  you  have  not  tried  these  plants  in 
your  garden,  you  will  be  delighted  with  the  results 
you  will  get  from  our  clean,  healthy  bulbs.  Dutch 
irises  are  especially  desirable  for  cutting,  as  they  are 
easy  to  handle  and  will  keep  for  many  days. 

Plant  from  2  to  4  inches  deep  and  about  4  inches 
apart.  They  are  most  effective  when  used  in  masses, 
as  you  would  tulips  or  daffodils.  Perfectly  hardy 
except  in  extremely  cold  sections,  where  they  should 
have  the  protection  of  a  mulch  of  hay,  or  tree  boughs. 


WEDGEWOOD 

This  iris  is  a  Tingitana  hybrid,  and  Rowers  from  ten  days  to  two 
weeks  ahead  of  the  other  Dutch  irises  For  this  reason  Wedgewood 
is  especially  desirable  for  early  flower  shows,  where  it  always 
creates  a  sensation.  The  flowers  are  a  bright  wedgewood  blue,  with 
the  falls  lighter  than  the  standards.  Plant  about  5  inches  deep,  as  the 
bulbs  are  quite  large.  $1.25  a  dozen;  $8.50  per  100 

YELLOW  OUEEN 

The  popular  tall  stemmed  early  clear  yellow.  Excellent  for  forcing  or 
for  outside  planting.  One  of  the  tallest.  75c  per  doz.;  $5.00  per  1 00 


Milliken  Iris  Gardens 

970  New  York  Avenue,  PASADENA,  CALIFORNIA 


SWFFNfY.  STRAUB  A  DIMM,  HORTICULTURAL  PRINTERS.  PORTLAND.  ORE.