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GREETINGS!
our catalogue to the iris.
J 9 OUR MANY FRIENDS and customers everywhere we present herewith our offerings of
choice Irises, Lilies, and other bulbs and plants. Our collection of iris is one of the best and
most modern in the world, and as specialists in this flower we have devoted a major portion of
But lovers of flowers in general will, we hope, find much of interest
besides the iris, for we have to offer several especially fine HARDY LILIES, an exceptionally inter-
esting collection of ORIENTAL POPPIES, a dozen new HYBRID HEMEROCALLIS, and some
unusual BULBOUS IRIS for the early spring garden. For satisfactory results all of these items should be
slanted in the summer or early a n.
lanted th or early autumn
Index
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A WORD ABOUT OUR STOCK
Oregon, and especially the Willamette Valley, has
acquired a world-wide reputation for bulb and plant
production. Our gardens are located in the heart of
this renowned valley, and all of the stock we offer is
grown right here. This fact, coupled with our clean
and intensive cultural methods, enables us to furnish
plants of a quality that few growers can duplicate.
Our iris rhizomes are of exceptional size and vigor,
and in many instances one root purchased from us in
July or August will reward the owner with two or
three flower stalks the very first season after plant-
ing.
Our iris rhizomes are NOT IRRIGATED. NOT
FERTILIZED, and we have NEVER HAD AN
TRIS BORER! Likewise, our lilies and other bulbs
are large, sound, and free from pests and diseases.
They are grown right here and are perfectly fresh
when they start on their journey to your garden.
NO ORDER ACCEPTED FOR LESS THAN $1.00
Terms: Cash with the order, either check, draft,
or money order. Enclosing cash in your letter may
result in loss. 25% will hold until shipping date.
Discount: You may select additional plants to the
value of 10% of your order if it totals $3 or more.
THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO THE COLLECTION
OFFERS, however. Three of any 25e irises for 50c.
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Shipments: Will be made on bearded irises begin-
ning about June 20th. If you wish your order sent
later, or on any specific date, we shall carry out your
instructions. Karly shipments permit plants to be-
come established before winter sets in, but rhizomes
are not as large in July as they would be in August.
We prefer to ship around July 10th as an ideal time.
gae- BULBS, JAPANESE AND SPURIA IRIS,
AND POPPIES, WILL NOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL
THE PROPER PLANTING SEASON, AROUND
SEPTEMBER Ist, OR SLIGHTLY LATER.
Transportation:
whichever we deem most expedient.
Prepaid express or parcel post,
Be sure and
state your express office, if different from postal
address. We pack in dry excelsior in well ventilated
cardboard cartons and guarantee safe delivery to
point of address. All shipments are insured. Remem-
ber, we PREPAY all costs—the prices quoted herein
are for delivery to your door.
We Guarantee all bulbs and plants to be true to
name, first size, free from disease and pests, and to
reach you in live and healthy condition. We do not
cuarantee them to live or grow in your garden under
conditions over which we have no control.
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ALONG THE TRAIL OF BEAUTY
For Color,
Ease of Culture,
Prolonged Flowering,
A Joyful Hobby—
IRISES
Are Unsurpassed
For the Amateur or
the Connoisseur
25c to $25
You'll find them all here
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ALABAMA
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and Every State in the Union
If you would paint your landscape with brilliance, or with
bewitching pastoral tints; if you wish colorful border clumps,
or if you grow your flowers for cutting and indoor enjoyment,
the Iris, in some form or species, will fill the need. The collect-
ing of fine irises, like the accumulating of rare paintings or
antiques, 1s a fascinating and inspiring hobby. And best of all,
no group of flowers presents fewer obstacles to success.
Among the world’s finest and most varied collections is
the planting in our gardens. The beginner with flowers, with
only a small sum to spend, will find a wealth of beauty obtain-
able for a modest outlay. And likewise, the estate owner and
others to whom expense is a secondary consideration will find
the ultimate in rarity and perfection offered within these
pages.
Right now, in every state in this country, every province
in Canada except the extreme Northern portion, and in far
away Australia as well as in the British Isles, Irises and other
bulbs from Cooley’s Gardens are growing lustily! On page
28 you will find a few expressions from satisfied gardeners
who have entrusted us with their iris and other bulb orders.
You too, if you live in a spot where a garden can be grown,
may have complete confidence that stock bought from us will
arrive in perfect condition, and, with reasonable care, enjoy
perfect success.
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Cooley’s
Introductions
for £03405 =
The following six new irises
are herewith offered for the
first time. They are the result
of years of painstaking care
and planning in hybridizing
work carried on by Dr. R:
Kleinsorge, and are distinct
from anything now in com-
merce.
Cooley introductions of the
past include many celebrities
in the iris world—among them
are Meldoric, Zuni, Venus de
Milo, Eloise Lapham, Leg-
end, Ethelwyn Dubuar, Tap-
estry, Surprise; and Klamath
and Crown Prince: by, Dr.
Kleinsorge. All of these have
either received awards of the
American Iris Society or have
been accorded favorable pub-
licity by the AIS bulletins and
in exhibits here and abroad.
We confidently expect these
new varieties to make an
equally impressive showing.
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Special Combination Offers
One each of these new introductions, the total list price of which is $81.50, for $70.
One of each, except ITASCA, a $56.50 value, for $45.
One of each, except ANAKIM and YAKIMA, a $64 value, for $55.
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MOUNTAIN SUNSET
ANAKIM
Gigantie lavender, so outstanding im its color class
as to defy all predecessors. Despite its colossal size,
the flowers are graceful in effeet, well carried on
stems over four feet tall. The extremely broad falls
are a noticeable feature in this flower of architec-
tural perfection. Each $10.00
ITASCA
A positive self of the darkest, yet most vivid, deep
amethyst. It carries no veining whatsoever, and the
great depth of tone is intensified by a heavy brown
beard, underlaid with blue. The texture is like silk,
and the flowers are rounded in-shape, with nicely
branched stalks 30 to 36 inches high. Robert Sehrei-
ner, seeing this in flower in the originator’s garden
this spring, declared it to be one of the greatest and
most distinet irises turned out in recent years. Very
few plants in existence. Each $25.00
YAKIMA
A most brilliant variegata that provides a notable
highlight in any planting. This iris, in contrasting
tones of yellow and reddish purple, differs from
others of its type such as Crown Prince in that it is
very much taller and contains more red than brown.
Sinee it increases rapidly, we have a fair amount of
stock and ean price it very reasonably for a new
introduction. A free bloomer and easy grower, mak-
ing a spectacular garden mass. See page 7.
Each $7.50
ITASCA
KALINGA
Huge cream self, outstanding not only as an exhi-
bition spike, but as a garden specimen as well. The
broad, spreading, ivory textured blooms generally
come out in groups of three or four simultaneously,
and each stem will carry from twelve to fifteen flow-
ers. The spacing is perfect, as the photograph on the
opposite page is a norma! specimen and gives a clear
idea of the candelabra effect. An offspring of Dolly
Madison, its hardiness is beyond question. Four feet
in height. Each $15.00
MEHAMA
A blend of pink and yellow, with an underlying
east of pale blue. A self in effect, although the stan-
dards are slightly hehter and reflect the elints of
dust-like golden particles. A very large iris, quite
early, on stems from 30 to 36 inches tall. With the
sun on it, or through it, Mehama is one of the most
enchanting thines in the warden. Each $12.00
MOUNTAIN SUNSET
An indescribable medley of fawn and old gold,
equally suffused in the standards, and the falls en-
tirely overlaid with varying shades of violet. Novel
in shape as well as in color; a blend of pastoral tints
that invites close inspection. Very late, medium in
size, thirty inches tall. Each $12.00
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THE WORLD'S FIN Es fair
ADOBE
A rieh, soft, reddish buff combination. The
stems are slender but the flowers are of very large
size and well spaced. This is a lovely and very un-
usual blend, the colorings being suggestive of the
name. Very few rhizomes for sale; each $4.50
ALIQUIPPA
Good sized pale yellow with luminous center of
deeper coloring. This iris, which has received a silver
medal of the A. I. 8., is a very free bloomer and
increases rapidly, thus being especially desirable
where a mass of soft yellow is wanted in the garden.
Each 25c; three for 50c; $1.50 per 10
ALLIES
An autumn flowering iris that, with us at least,
has not only bloomed in the spring and fall. but
throughout the summer as well. Those who already
have among fall bloomers the white, purple, and yel-
low varieties from the Sass Brothers, will weleome
this French variety, because it adds a different color
note—one of red-brown and fawn, with some of the
pigment found in Dauntless, although by no means
as red. Rhizomes are usually quite small, but the
flowers are of large size, and there just seems to be
no end to its blooming possibilities.
Each 25c; three for 50c
ALLURE
An English silver medal winner, with ruffled
flowers of blended tones in yellow and soft lavender-
pink. The stems are slender and graceful, and it
makes a lovely cut flower. Small rhizomes.
Each 35c; three for $1.00
ALLUWE
A new type variegata from Hans Sass. Of
Nebraska X Rameses parentage, with fine yellow
standards and red falls, on 40-inch well branched
stems. Each $3.50
ALTA CALIFORNIA
Standards clear yellow, falls deep yellow, faintly
bronzed. Unquestionably among the leading vellows
of recent introduction, and has performed superbly
in Minnesota as well asin New Eneland and Califor-
nia. The large blossoms are of smooth firm texture,
produced on splendid stems. Each $6.00
A MBASSADUER
A magnificent and very dependable iris that
every garden should have. Bronze standards and
rich red-brown falls, large in size, and of bold grow-
ing habit. Bach 25c
ANDANTE
The Lonefield Iris Farm introduced Andante in
1930 as a greatly improved Germaine Perthuis. The
great black buds unfold into flowers of perfect form
and wondrous beauty. General effect is darkest pur-
ple. with very bright orange beard. One of the excel-
lent features is the almost total absence of veining.
Each 75c; three for $2.00
ANDELIA
A new departure in the plicata group—a com-
bination of light llae standards with white falls bor-
dered rose. Beautifully ruffled, medium in size, it is
a very dainty garden subject with the fragrance of
clover. Each 75c
ANNE-MarIE CaYEUX
The smooth, soft tones of this iris are indescrib-
able. The introducer says ‘‘a delicate blending of the
sky’s colors at sunset and those of a pigeon’s
throat.’’ The flowers are very large, of an unusual
thick and leathery substance. The whole effect is
wonderfully beautiful—soft rosy heliotrope blended
with greyish amber, beard orange. One of the finest
things ever to come from France. Limited stock.
Each. $4.00
ANTARES
Fine new French introduction, but little known.
Creamy standards, white falls, speckled and overlaid
blue. Large bloom of unusual fragrance, and a novel
color effect. Each 25c
APACHE
A small flower of distinct red or crimson brown
coloring. Makes a wonderful mass, and increases
rapidly. Each 25¢
APHRODITE
Very fragrant and beautiful violet-pink self, with
white flushed throat. Tall stalks, lasting long in
bloom. Each 25c; three for 50c
ARGYNNIS
Very late sort with rich yellow standards and
chestnut falls. Tall, slender stalks. One of the best
variegatas. Each 25c
ASHTORETH
A delicate yellow of very large size and perfec-
tion of form, raised by Eugene Baudry of Massachu-
setts. At the Boston show in 1930 it was awarded an
H. M. and created a very favorable impression at
Freeport, Illinois, last spring. One of the best of our
several outstanding new yellow irises. Each $7.50
ASIA
One of the most famous irises ever offered and
still one of the best and most distinct. Standards
silvery lavender, shading to yellow. Falls pale red-
purple, lighter near the margins. Very brilliant
beard. Blooms of huge size, on four-foot stems.
See page 27. Each 25c; three for 50c
BALDWIN
One of the largest varieties. of a peculiar shade
of mangenese violet. A sort of heliotrope color, with
monster blooms freely produced. Each 40c
Breau SABREUR
A rich variegata introduced in 1930 by the Long-
field Iris Farm. Bright orange-yellow standards,
lightly stained bronze; falls very rich and velvety, of
deep red-brown. This is a very rapid increaser, a
single rhizome making a clump in one year’s time.
The new ‘‘Crown Prince”’ is a flower of this type,
but of much greater size and height.
Each 50c; three for $1.25
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ELOISH LAPHAM DOGROSE
YAKIMA TAPESTRY
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Special “NOVELTY” COLLECTION
Any 5, your choice, for $12.50
Dogrose, Largo, Rubeo, Depute Nomblot, Tiger-Tiger, Gilead, Ministre I. David,
Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Nurmahal, Sachem, Selene, Ethelwyn Dubuar, Eloise Lapham,
or any of those in the “Meldoric” collection on page 16.
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BELISAIRE
A fine blend, with light tan standards and pink-
ish cinnamon falls, overlaid brown. Superior to
either Dejazet or Isoline. Each 50c
BLUE BANNER
A fine tall iris in two shades of blue, the stan-
dards very bright and frilled, the falls deep velvety
blue with a narrow band of brilliant blue matching
the standards. An outstanding blue effeet in the
garden. Each 85c
BLUE VELVET
Few irises have received more favorable comment
during the past four vears than has this rich velvety
seedling from the hand of Dr. Loomis of Colorado
Springs. An iris of the Swazi type, larger, bluer,
and finer in every way. Not very rapid of increase,
it will be in demand for a long time to come.
Each $2.00
BOADICEA
Soft yellow flushed leht clear pink in both stan-
dards and falls, overlaid sky blue in the center of
each fall. A flower of bewitching effect, ruffled like
Midgard, and an extra free bloomer. Each $2.00
BONITA
A bright clear yellow, flowers of medium size, but
well branched and produced abundantly. This is fine
for massing, or to provide a rich yellow effect in the
iris border. Each 25c
BRITTONESS
Pale lemon-cream. of Moonlight derivation. A
very new introduction from England which has had
little publicity, but is deserving of a place among the
iris aristocracy. Blossoms of great size, slightly ruf-
fled. splendid stem and branching habit; slightly
tender. Each $1.00
BRUNO
This Dominion seedling is the parent or e@rand-
parent of a large majority of the finest Dominion
strain irises of recent introduction. It stands today
as one of the largest, richest, brightest and most
velvety of all irises, and no collection should be with-
out it. Standards are rosy fawn shading to yellow at
the base; falls a glowing rich red-brown. edged with
buff. Each 25c; three for 50c; $1.50 per 10
BUECHLEY’S GIANT
Introduced by C. F. Wassenburg of Van Wert,
Ohio. Like our old favorite, Lord of June, but of
even greater size, on eane-like stalks and of wonder-
ful substance. A great advance in the blue-toned
eroup. Each $6.00
BurTo
A very dark, solid purple, from the Sass Brothers,
one of the darkest of all irises, and a very early one.
Flowers are of large size, rounded in shape, and
without any veining or reticulation. A very free
blooming iris on medium height stems.
Planted with the yellow Desert Gold, whieh
blooms at the same time, a most striking garden
effect is created. Each 30c
CAMELLIARD
Fairly recent, not especially rare, but one of the
best and most brilliant light type variegatas. Tower-
ing to four feet or more, a clump is a distinctive,
high-hght in the garden. Standards clear amber yel-
low, falls flushed hght purple, yellow near the edges.
One of Miss Sturtevant’s best.
Each 50c; three for $1.25
CANDLELIGHT
Pale pinkish buff, entirely overlaid lavender.
Very tall, with vigorous foliage, and rapid of in-
crease. Each 35c
CARDINAL ;
Certainly one of the best of all Dominion seed-
lings, and in fact one of the world’s finest irises.
Massive in size, with broad falls of deep. velvety.
erimson-purple. Indispensable. Each 40c
CARFAX
This striking iris, produced on stems that branch
four-way, six to eight in number, is heralded in Eng-
land as an advance in iris breeding comparable to
the introduction of Dominion. The blooms are huge,
splendidly formed, and in color are a rich auricula
red purple. The beard is inconspicuous, there being
nothing to detract from the intense richness of the
velvety falls. Height close to 4 feet. Carfax is an-
other silver medal winner. Each $2.00
CAROLINE FE. STRINGER
A few years ago the Sass’s gave us this lovely
apple blossom pink—a pink so pale and delicate that
it is almost a tinted white. It still stands as one of
the really excellent things in fine iris, and at the
present very low price no one should be without it.
Each 25c; three for 50c
CHROMYLLA
Another of the fine new yellows appearing in our
catalog for the first time. With its soft smooth finish,
heavy substance, and uniform lemon chrome color-
ine, Chromylla has steadfastly advanced in popu-
larity until it stands in the front rank of modern
vellow irises. Of course there are a number of very
eood new ones, and tastes are bound to differ, but
we can highly recommend this one.
H.M., AIS 19381.
A.M., AIS 1932. Each $7.50
CINNABAR
Wonderfully rich, deep purple. medium size flow-
ers on tall stems. Each 35c; three for $1.00
CITRONELLA
Truly one of the finest garden irises, with bril-
liant vellow standards, and falls of the same color
heavily stained carmine. Quite tall. Each 25c
CrLarRA Noyes
This lovely warm blend from the Sass gardens has
been a sensation in the iris world for the past three
years. The coloring is a medley of peach and apricot
tones, suggesting the rich and brilliant blendings of
the rose “Talisman.” A beautiful novelty which is
always a complete sell-out each season, so order early
to prevent disappointment. Small rhizomes always.
See page 19. Each $2.50
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CLASSIC
A gorgeous thing of the Asia type, of Dominion
form and texture, with wide, flaring falls, and a
stiff, cane-like stem. The huge standards appear to
be fashioned out of gold leaf, gradually shading to
reddish-lavender in the upper portion. The beard
and center of the flower glows so vividly that Mr.
Grinter, the hybridizer, says that when he looks
into it, it almost seems to be alive. Classic is dis-
tinetly from the average run of introductions and
we heartily recommend it. Each $1.50
COLU MBINE
Introduced as a white Aphrodite, one of the
parents. As clean and clear as a crystal, with lovely
form, slender branching stems, this free flowering
white is distinct from all other white irises, and as a
result it was awarded the silver medal at the English
Iris Society’s exhibit in London in 1930. Columbine
is a very fast multiplier, our own stock increasing
about 50 to one in three years. Each $2.00
COPPERSMITH
A very tall and robust iris with large flowers of
copper-bronze, overlaid with velvety red.
Each 25c; three for 50c
CORONATION
For those who do not feel like investing in the
newer yellows offered in this list because of the
higher cost, we sincerely recommend Coronation. It
is a uniform deep yellow, absolutely hardy, doesn’t
fade, and compares well with irises of recent intro-
duction in other colors. Our large stoek has been
built up to meet the demand which we felt sure
would come when growers realized the value of this
yellow. Each 40c; three for $1.00
CROWN PRINCE
Finest and richest of Dominion variegatas, with
deep orange-yellow standards and falls of dark and
velvety red-brown, solid to the edge. Produced by
Dr. Kleinsorge, it was ineluded in Schreiner’s list of
“100 Super-Iris” in 1933. A sturdy and reliable grow-
er, 1t increases rather slowly, and we have only a
few plants for sale. Each $7.50
DAUNTLESS
The peer of all red irises, a Dykes medal winner
in America, and certainly one of the finest things
ever introduced. The blooms are of great size, on
tall stems, and flower over a long season. In color
Dauntless appears much redder than most other so-
called red irises, due partly to the fact that it carries
a mixture of orange and brown in its pigment and
very little blue or purple. Across the garden it glows
like fire. Each $2.00; three for $5.00
DELIGHT
Very lovely plicata with only the rose style
branches to detract from its whiteness.
Each 25c; three for 50c
DeEsERT DAWN
Glorious yellow and lavender blend, the gold of
the center extending almost to the tips of the stan-
DAUNTLESS
dards and falls, which are pure lavender. A great
improvement on Candlelight, with less lavender,
larger blooms, and a stronger stem.
Each $5.00
Desert GoLp
A very early, very large, and extremely fine ad-
dition to our growing list of yellow sorts. Desert
Gold is not a deep yellow, nor is it a pale yellow
comparable to anything we now have in this class.
Standards are large and domed, pure light yellow.
Falls are extra broad and are a very light yellow,
but the central portion is of an unusually brilliant
chrome, with a heavy, deep yellow beard, and this
makes for an effect not present in any other yellow.
It certainly is deserving of a position among the best
new introductions. Nothing else like it. See cut on
page 13. H. M. AIS 1931. A. M.1932. Each $2.00
DoGrosE
A very beautiful, superb pink iris, with very
large, oval shaped flowers in a uniform shade of soft
pink, with deep gold beard. The stalks are almost
shoulder high, and in the English trial grounds at
Wisley it proved a sensation. American visitors at
the English shows were struck with its beauty. Dog-
rose was awarded the silver medal at the London
show when exhibited as a seedling in 1929, Very
limited stock. See page 7.
Each $4.00; three for $10.00
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DEPUTE NOMBLOT
Drprpute NomMBLoT
The world’s greatest iris. Blooming for the first
time in America during the season of 1930, it almost
bowled over all who saw it. Since that time it
has proven worthy of first impressions, and from
England and France, as well as from all sections of
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this country, come songs of praise for this imposing
giant of the race. Standards light glowing rosy-
purple, overlaid bronzy-gold. Falls very wide, spread-
ing, purplish garnet-red, shading to lighter rosy-
bronze at the edge. Deep orange beard. Over four
feet tall, wonderfully well branched. Depute Nom-
blot received a certificate of merit in 1929 at the
Paris show, and in 1930 was awarded the Dykes
medal. Each $3.50
Dotty Mapison
With the blended colorings of an intensified
Quaker Lady, and size, branching habit and height
comparable to the best, this Williamson introduction
has no superior in its class. As the Longfield cata-
logue states: ‘‘Eventually-you will own Dolly Madi-
son.’’ It carries some of the shades found in the
new French varieties, Anne Marie Cayeux and Evo-
lution. Reliable everywhere, and certain to evoke
the admiration of all who see it. See cut on page 13.
Each 30c; three for 75c
DREAM
An old standby among the pinks. Rapid of in-
crease and a picture in the garden. You must have it.
Each 25c
DUKE oF BEDFORD
One of the best of the Dominion race, with very
large flowers of dark violet and rich purple.
Each 25c¢
DUKE OF YORK |
Exquisite soft lavender-mauve, with tall and
beautifully branched stalks. Vigorous and_ free
blooming. Each 25c
EGypt
A grand iris of immense size and great substance,
enduring wind and rain, as well as a strong sun.
The flowers are of Mme. Gaudichau shape, but meas-
ure over five inches from top to bottom. Broad
standards, stiff and erect, of a livid bronzy-violet.
Falls very large, long and drooping, of deep velvety
maroon-purple, with black sheen. Bright gold beard.
Very little reticulation. A robust, free blooming,
very tall and well branched new English variety from
the firm of R. Wallace & Co. Each $1.00
EL CAPITAN
Giant blooms which always evoke exclamations
of surprise. A bicolor of ight manganese violet, of
perfect shape and of excellent habit. Each 40c
ELorsE LaPHAM
This delightfully ruffled flesh pink iris has re-
ceived two successive awards, and made a universal
hit last year when it flowered in various parts of the
country. It appears to have the delicate smoothness
of kid, and its rapid increase and great freedom of
bloom will be sure to make it a great favorite. About
the size and shape of Midgard; of medium height.
See page 7. Each $3.00; three for $8.00
ELSINORE
A flower but little known, and one which is de-
serving of greater popularity. Of only medium size,
its dainty blossoms of pale primrose-yellow are deli-
cately edged and stained violet, and are produced
abundantly. Something different. Try it.
Each 35c; three for $1.00
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EoTrHEN (Out of the East)
Soft, ivory-yellow, entirely overlaid buff, produc-
ing an effect of rich antique ivory. Typical Dominion
shape, the falls flaring widely, and with domed
standards. Large blooms, freely produced, make this
a marvel in the garden picture. Each $2.00
EREBIAN
A self of rich, dark, bordeau red lightened by a
heavy gold beard. The big dusky flowers are freely
produced on very tall and well branched stalks. This
iris was produced by Dr. Loomis of Colorado Springs,
who gave us the popular Blue Velvet.
H. M. AIS 1930. Each $2.50; three for $6.00
ETHELWYN DUBUAR
A new outstanding pink, produced by E. G. Lap-
ham, of Elkhart, Indiana, and introduced in 1933. A
heavy flowering variety, it evoked the following com-
ments in the AIS Bulletin for Oetober, 1933: “The
largest flower of any pink I have seen. A ‘best seller’
in my garden. A larger flower than Pink Satin.”
Deep pink in general effect, with lemon beard. Height
3 feet. Each $3.00; three for $8.00
EUPHONY
The Sass Brothers have given us, of late years, a
series of irises of the Ophelia type, ranging in tone
from deep yellow-browns to pale yellow-pinks. Eu-
phony is one of the most beautiful and distinct of all
this series. The standards are mustard yellow, waved
and fluted, stained with light brown at the tips.
Falls are squarely held, mustard yellow, flushed with
blue in the central portion and overlaid soft brown.
This is a lovely and bright color harmony, and the
great freedom of bloom of this variety makes it a
heavy favorite. See color reproduction on page 19.
Each 35c; three for $1.00
EVADNE
Beautiful bronzy rose-red. This is one of the most
brilhant of all irises when seen in a mass or clump.
Sure grower and tremendous multiplier. Each 25c
FISMES
Seldom offered and quite rare. A large blend of
cream, yellow and olive, with rich orange beard.
Each 35c
FrreDA MoHrR
Dependable anywhere, despite the fact that it was
originated in California and contains tender blood,
it is perfeetly at home in Ohio, Minnesota, and New
England, as well as in the moist climate of the Pa-
cific Northwest. The color is a lively shade of
violet-pink, standards slightly lighter than the falls.
Its huge size and great height make it a leader in
any color class. Each 35c; three for 90c
FRIVOLITE
This French introduction is offered as a great
improvement upon the variety Marquisette. The gen-
eral effect is one of rich and brilliant shrimp-pink,
the entire blossom seemingly dusted with gold dust.
Mr. Sherman Duffy, eminent iris authority and
writer, states in Bulletin No. 41 for October, that
during the past blooming season Frivolite made a
distinct impression upon him, and that he considered
it the finest thing in its class. A very lovely and
unique novelty. Rapid increase. See cut on page 23.
Each $1.50; three for $4.00
GAVIOTA
A creamy white plicata, with yellow and brown
stitechings. Very fast increaser, and a color combina-
tion seldom seen, Each 25c
Gay Hussar
A gay thing, indeed! A combination of richest
and brightest yellow and velvety ox-blood red falls.
Each 40c
GEorGE J. TRIBOLET
This variety, rating 90, 1s one of our finest very
dark irises. The color is blackish-purple, overlaid
with a bronzy suffusion, and ht with a fine yellow
beard. Vigorous and tall. Bach 25c
GEORGE YELD
An attractive and brilliant combination of apri-
cot and erimson, the standards shaded rose, and the
falls edged with a narrow band of buff. Another
very easy grower and exceptionally prolific bloomer.
. Each 25c
GERMAINE PERTHUIS
A wonderful iris, with substance like leather. A
huge, glowing flower of bright red-purple, with a
fiery orange beard. Very fragrant.
Each 25c; three for 50c
GILEAD
A beautiful golden blend, tinged with bronze.
The ground color is soft buff, overlaid amber, the
falls somewhat deeper than the standards. These
same lovely golden brown tones are found in the
new French iris “Jean Cayeux”, although the form
is different. Gilead is one of the finest of all Ameri-
can introductions, and possesses a unique color dis-
tinetion.
H. M., AIS 1932. Each $5.00
GLOWING EMBERS
Tan or chamois colored standards; falls of rich
erimson with netted hafts of orange and yellow.
Large bloom, very tall, and with heavy foliage.
Each 25c; three for 50c
GOLDEN PROMISE
Clear yellow standards, the falls yellow with lay-
ender and golden bronze tints near the haft.
Each 25c; three for 50c
GOLDILOCKS
Uniform vellow, of soft, smooth finish. This is one
of the most free flowering of the new tall yellows, the
numerous branches being heavily laden with blos-
soms. Very rapid of increase, it is a reliable and
showy garden subject. Each $2.50; three for $6.00
Gop IMPERIAL |
A solid chrome yellow self. Exceptionally rapid
of inerease, it soon makes a golden spot in the border.
Each 25c
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GOLD STREAM
A very tall cream-yellow, with brilliant orange
beard, giving it a very striking appearance.
Each 50c
GRACE STURTEVANT
Almost black-brown when first opening, this huge
velvety Dominion seedling stands as one of the most
popular of all irises. Each $1.25
Gop Top
Introduced by Carl Salbach in 1931. Rich old
gold standards, set off by falls that are red violet in
the center and edged old gold. The style arms and
beard afford a further touch of gold. Blooms very
early and continues all through the season, the colors
growing richer as the season advances; 42 inches tall
and well branched. To me, this iris presented the
novel appearance of being fashioned out of brass,
because of the odd brass-yellow color effect. You
surely will like it. Each $1.25; three for $3.00
Hassan
This is a seedling of Zulu crossed with Moonlight,
earrying the Dominion form and substance of the
former and the general color tone of the latter. The
standards are a glistening sulphury yellow, the falls
quite similar, overlaid and suffused smoky violet
with heavy greenish gold reticulations on white at
the haft. Certificate of merit at the London show in
19380. Each $1.00; three for $2.50
HEARTHSTONE COPPER
Here is areal surprise! Mr. Doub, the introducer,
sent three rhizomes to us for trial in 1932. In May of
last year they sent up ten bloom stalks, hehting the
garden like a bonfire. With standards of bright old
gold, it shades down to the fiery red falls, so bright
as to be almost startling. The flowers are only of
medium size, and form is not especially good, but for
lively color nothing else approaches it. Truly some-
thing different. Each $2.00
HeEnr!I RIVIERE
The huge waxen standards are solid lemon yel-
low, the broad falls are delicate mauve, edged
canary yellow and blending into canary yellow at
the throat. An exquisite pale blend, the predominant
note being bright yellow. This iris is of very large
size, produced on vigorous stems, and M. Millet, the
French hybridist, regards it as his highest achieve-
ment. Bach $1.25
HERNANI
Among the brightest and most free flowering of
the red group. The standards are rosy red, the falls
are very brilliant garnet-red and are held horizon-
tally. Planted with such pinkish toned varieties as
Frivolite it presents a most striking pure red effect.
Each $2.00
HOoGIANA
A very smooth toned species of sky blue,—one
of the bluest of all irises. Petals have a peculiar
metalic lustre. Must have good drainage but is not
a difficult subject to grow. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00
IDUNA
A German variety with creamy white standards
and violet blue falls. Clean eut, and one of the few
eood ones in this combination of colors.
Each 25c; three for 50c
IMPERATOR
A rose-red self, overlaid bronze and with consid-
erable brown at the throat. Flower of good size and
shape.
Each 25c
INDIAN :
But little known, this tawny blend of pale cinna-
mon and creamy buff is heavily ruffled and in form
is somewhat like the popular variety “Euphony”.
Stock is exceedingly searce.
Each 50c
INDIAN CHIEF
Well named, for while classed as one of our su-
perior reds, it carries a bronzy overcast, being re-
garded by some critics as a red blend. At any rate,
Indian Chief is one of the most popular of the newer
things, and a eredit to Doctor Ayres, its introducer.
The velvety falls are deep blood-red, blended with
bronze, and the standards are considerably lighter
in tone. A large flower, quite tall, and very well
branched. Shown in color on page 13.
Each 75c; three for $2.00
ION
An improved ‘‘Swazi’’ of great size, very deep
Bradley’s violet of wonderful form and immense
size. Cream beard.
Each 50c
JANE WILLIAMSON
Exquisite blend of rose, old gold and maroon. Not
large, but very floriferous and especially lovely.
Each 25c; three for 50c
JEAN CHEVREAU
A dainty speckled plicata of cream and white,
heavily dotted with brown and flushed buff.
Each 25c
Raised by Mr. E. G. Lapham,
JERRY Elkhart, Ind.
We take particular pleasure in being numbered
among the joint introducers of this perfectly formed,
extremely brilliant red iris. Mr. Lapham has a splen-
did reputation for quality in his previous introduc-
tions, and enthusiasts will find that Jerry is very
close to the reddest thing ever turned out in an iris.
Not only that, but the large rounded flowers are as
near perfection as could be desired. Height three
feet, rapid of increase, hardiness unquestioned. We
recommend it whole-heartedly. Each $10.00
JuLiaA MARLOWE
Large and tall, giving a pink and red effect. One
of Shull’s best introductions.
Each 25c
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“DOLLY MADISON’’
““DESERT GOLD”’
‘INDIAN CHIEF’”’
Special “Dolly Madison” Collection
Any 10, your choice, for $3.00
Omaha, Dolly Madison, Padre, Surprise, Messaline,
Sikh, Sonata, Wm. Mohr, Opaline, Beau Sabruer, Buto,
Camelliard, Baldwin, Cardinal, Coronation, El Capitan,
L’Aiglon, Lindberg, Le Correge, Rhea, Swazi, King
Tut, Moa, Realm, Rheingauperle, Mt. Royal, Allure,
Candlelight, Cinnabar, Elsinore, Euphony (see page
19), Frieda Mohr, Loetitia Michaud, Antares, Fismes,
Loelia, or any in the “Midgard” collection on page 19.
ee
Special “Indian Chief” Collection
Any 10, your choice, for $5.00
Melchoir, Rosakura, Sensation, Egypt, Hassan,
Klamath, King Solomon, Indian Chief, San Francisco,
Tuscany Gold, Blue Banner, Sunlight, Sir Michael,
Andante, San Diego, Purissima, Pluie d’Or, Monterey,
Magenta, Mirasol, Los Angeles, or any of those in
the “Dolly Madison” collection on this page.
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KANSAS
This iris was introduced by Walter Timmerman,
of Kansas City, and although but little known, it is
certainly one of the very finest, large flowered, rose
pink varieties. The color shghtly resembles Frieda
Mohr, but the flower is of an entirely different
shape, being more rounded and without the wide,
flaring falls. It is Just a little hghter in tone, with a
pale yellow beard.
Each 50c; three for $1.25
KoOROLKOWI
Odd species with small ruffled and fluted blos-
soms in queer tones of copper flushed violet. An
early bloomer, about one foot in height. Good drain-
age required. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00
KING KARL
A dotted and sanded pheata in apricot tones, with
specks of brown and red, giving it a unique and
attractive effect. A large flower; late. Each 30c
Kinc Mipas
One of the first of the tall bearded irises to
flower. Of a soft and bewitching tone of golden buff
overlaid garnet brown. The heavy beard is deepest
orange, and the entire center of the bloom is illumi-
nated with intense golden hehts. Perfect in every
detail. Medium in height.
Each $1.50
KING SOLOMON
One of the recent arrivals from England that was
heralded as a giant and improved Dominion. We
paid $50 for a single rhizome three years ago, but in
our garden it has failed to come up with such things
as Meldoric and Blue Velvet. For those who care to
try it, we offer our limited stock at—
Each $1.00
Kine Tut
One of the inherent qualities of the many new
Sass irises is the element of rich red-brown in the
various color schemes. This has been accomplished
through the use of King Tut in the various crosses,
and in spite of his almost countless progeny, the
King still remains the most brilliant of all, blazing in
the sunlight lke a live ember. Easy to grow, a free
flowerer. Every iris grower should have it.
Each 50c
KLAMATH
A great, heavily textured, perfectly formed flow:
er in tones of deep mulberry, bronze and brown. Not
brilhant, but remarkably rich and sombre, suggest-
ing a rare antique or valuable old tapestry.
Each $1.00; three for $2.50
La BOHEMIENNE
A genuine novelty as to color, being a deep helle-
bore red, or russet-red, heavily veined cream and
buff. Very low growing, less than 20 inehes. This
variety is positively smothered with flowers, and in-
creases tremendously. A French introduction, excep-
tionally valuable for mass planting or to use in the
foreground of taller sorts.
Each 25c; three for 50c
HANS SASS IN HIS GARDEN
LABOR
A deep garnet colored flower, overlaid with a
copper and bluish sheen. This unusual tone has
made Labor one of the best sellers of the past two
seasons. This iris crowds Opera out of the picture,
and is most effective as a clump where its intense
color can be displayed to most advantage.
Each 25c; three for 50c
L’ AIGLON
A flower of coppery tones, shaded red. Strong
erowing, with very fine large flowers abundantly
produced. It somewhat resembles Coppersmith, but
is more red and possibly a freer bloomer. Bold foliage
and tall stems. Makes an excellent and brilliant mass.
Each 30c; three for 75c
LARGO
Really an unfound gem, because it has received
almost no publicity and very few have ever seen or
heard of it. The flower is of extra fine form and
size, the stalks very tall and perfectly branched, and
it lasted over a long period. Color is a harmony of
wax vellow, mustard yellow, and citron yellow, the
falls delicately overlaid mauve. In a class with
Henri Riviere, Cameliard, and Gold Top, but having
characteristics all its own; we regard it as the finest
of the lot. Each $4.00
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LE CorREGE
A very deep red-brown, with glowing orange
beard, The standards are overlaid bronze. A browner
and richer Ambassadeur; a really great iris.
Each 40c; three for $1.00
LEGEND
A huge flower of the Cardinal type, rich deep
claret in color, with heavy velvety falls. One of the
largest and most majestic irises in our garden. It is
taller than Cardinal, darker in color, and very much
larger. An introduction from the Wareham collec-
tion, in Cineinnati, Ohio. Each $2.00
LINDBERGH
A new variety, having standards of lavender blue
and falls of rich violet blue, bordered lavender. A
striking flower. Each 40c
LODESTAR
One of the last to flower, this bright combination
of elittering yellow standards and very dark brown-
ish falls is a real “high heht” in any garden. Flowers
are of perfect formation, lavishly produced. Height
about two and a half feet. Very small rhizomes al-
ways. Each 50c
LOELIA
An odd but very beautiful flower of deep helio-
trope overlaid copper. This is a recent French sort,
and very rare. Each 35c; three for 90c
Loeritia MicHAup
Gigantic in size, perfect in every detail, this iris
retains its popularity in spite of numerous compet-
itors. Of an even tone of soft lobelia-blue, a little
deeper than the blue of the sky, a hght yellow beard
for contrast. This ofttimes grows shoulder high, and
is one of the many irises classed as tender that can
be depended upon to thrive in almost any section of
the country. Amone the indispensables.
Each 35c; three for 90c
Lorp LAMBOURNE
Very early, a tall and prolific blooming iris in
tones of rosy fawn and brilliant madder crimson.
Hafts netted with brown and gold. One of the very
best iris at a low price. Each 25c
Los ANGELES
Sister seedling of the wonderful plicata San Fran-
cisco. A giant in size, snowy white, with faint edg-
ings of lavender-blue. Splendid ,stalks were on ex-
hibit in the St. Paul iris show, and it was growing
and blooming lustily in the Schreiner garden in that
city, indicating that it is really quite hardy when
once acclimated. Each $1.00; three for $2.50
Mase. Tarr
A giant Dominion violet blue, particularly out-
standing among irises of this color class. Long ad-
mired by eritics visiting the Taft estate, and Mr.
Wareham has always been urged to introduce this.
Each $1.50
MAGENTA
Very deep amethyst-violet, a shade not compar-
able to any other iris. Very free blooming, with
flowers better than average size. This is another
variety which makes a grand showing on a two-year
clump, and especially when planted adjacent to pink
or yellow. Each $1.00
MAGNIFICA
As the name implies, a grand thing of monster
size; a bright, glowing red violet, with throat over-
laid soft brown. The standards are lighter in tone,
almost pink, and exceptionally broad. A most im-
pressive variety. Each 25c
MAJESTIC
Standards clear blue, flushed bronze; falls broad
and squarely held, of brilliant raisin purple. A
Dominion seedling of wonderful form and huge size,
with very tall and well branched stalks. Bach 25c¢
M. A. PorRTER
A very large seedling produced by KE. G. Lapham,
of Elkhart, Ind. Standards are close to Gaudichau
in color, with much darker falls. A very deep violet
of heavy substance, with brilliant orange beard. The
growth of stem and leaf is very rampant, indicative
of its vigor and size. Each $2.50
MARQUISETTE
An odd tone of ‘‘shrimp pink’’. This is slightly
similar to Frivolite, except that it 1s several shades
lighter and lacks the golden sheen of this newer sort.
Marquisette is most effective when established as a
two-year clump. Each 50c
MARQUITA
A well named iris in brilliant luminous ivory
yellow and ochraceous maroon, The standards are
ivory deepening to sulphur at the base; the falls are
of the same color but are heavily and entirely lined
with dark but brilliant maroon, giving to the flower
a most striking and novel appearance. Limited stock.
Each $8.00
Mary BARNETT
A beautiful clear blue self with exceptionally
brilliant center. This is a free blooming sort, and
gives a very remarkable pale blue splash of color.
Each 25c; three for 50c
Mary GEDDES
In the forefront of American introductions dur-
ing the past two or three seasons, and for that matter,
one of the finest and most distinet irises of all time.
The eolor is ight ochraceous salmon, the falls stained
deeper. In our garden it has always exhibited 4-way
branching habit, and is one of our longest lasting
varieties. Very little stock available anywhere in the
country. Awarded an A. M. at Wisley, England, in
1933.
Each $6.00
Mary GIBSON
Soft blend of peach and apricot. An entrancingly
beautiful variety, producing many flowers on tall,
wiry stems. Rapid of increase and a sure grower.
Each 25¢
MELCHIOR
The deep velvet-maroon flowers leave nothing
to ask for in either size, shape, or all-round iris per-
fection. My own color deseription would be “a self
of velvety-garnet, with beard of bronze-yellow.”
Melchior was introduced in England as an improved
Mrs. Valerie West, but with us it is distinetly dif-
ferent, and we personally regard it as one of the
world’s very best. Each $1.00; three for $2.50
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“MELDORIC”’
Special ‘*Meldoric” Collection Special “‘Rare Varieties’’ Collection
Any 10, your choice, for $20.00 Any 5, your choice, for $25.00
Any 5, your choice, for $10.00
Clara Noyes (see page 19), Pink Satin, Phebus (see :
page 23), Meldoric, Depute Nomblot, Nurmahal,
: P 5 Pres. Pilkington, Mary Geddes, Buechley’s Giant,
Sachem, Ethelwyn Dubuar, Eloise Lapham (see page E. Saat) Of Nes D x
7), Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Rameses, Senlac, Vert Alta California, Chromylla, Ashtoreth, Crown Prince,
; . oy iF € eses, Ac, = 5 . . Tele fe
Galant, Erebian, M. A. Porter, Legend, or any in the Red Robe, Tiger-Tiger, Gilead, Valor, or any of those
“Frivolite” collection on page 23. in the “Novelty” collection on page 7.
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MELporRIC
Finest dark iris in existence today. This was a
sensation in the gardens of Dr. Ayres in Cincinnati
for two years prior to our acquisition of the stock
and subsequent introduction of it in 19351. It has ecre-
ated a fine impression in Eneland, and last year was
among the few selected for trial at Wisley. In 1931
it was awarded an H. M. of the American Iris So-
ciety, and last season was ineluded in Schreiner’s list
of “100 Super-Iris.”
Meldorie combines the richness of Dominion with
the size and majesty of Mesopotamica, without the
tenderness of the latter strain. The flowers are blue-
black in effect, colossal in size, with broad flaring
falls and huge standards of darkest hue. It is more
purple and less blue than Blue Velvet. A bright
beard gives it life.
Certainly a member of the iris aristocracy.
Each $2.50; three for $6.00
MESSALINE
One of the fairly recent French sorts which is
known to but few growers. The standards of this iris
are especially gorgeous, appearing as if covered with
gold dust; the underlying color is hght chamois.
Falls are corinthian red, striped cream and buff. A
large and tall iris, with broad folhage tinged purple
at the base. We have built up a nice stock and offer
it at a very reasonable price.
Each 50c; three for $1.25
MICHELLINE CHARRAIRE
Beautiful tall white. with golden beard. A clear
white of large size, and very desirable. Each 30c
MapGarD
When this lovely beauty was first shown, it cre-
ated a furore, because the yellow-pink blended flow-
ers introduced a new color note, and the ruffled
petals were an added touch of distinction. It has
proven to be one of the most reliable varieties for
severe climates, besides being a very free bloomer
and rapid multiplier. No iris since the introduction of
Morning Splendor has been so universally popular.
Especially lovely under artificial light, and unsur-
passed for massed planting on the landscape.
Each 25c; three for 50c; $1.50 per 10
MILDRED PRESBY
A distinct type with palest vellow standards and
bright ruby falls, with a hairline of yellow at the
edge. A very dependable and attractive variety.
Each 25c
MINISTRE FERNAND Davip
A masterpiece in deep, rich, dark purple. This
recent French introduction received much praise
when first seen in Mrs. Pattison’s garden at Free-
port, Ill. A huge, well shaped flower, that has been
awarded many certificates and prizes abroad.
Each $4.00
MIRASOL
A very fine large yellow, containing some Meso-
potamica blood, but reasonably easy to grow. The
flowers are of large size, well formed, slightly
rounded, and there are no markings to detract from
the solid golden yellow color. Rich yellow beard.
Three feet in height. Each $1.00
Mme. CEcILE BOUSCANT
Clear orchid pink, beard yellow-white. Very large
flower and a lovely thing, but not a free bloomer.
Each 25¢
Mme. DuRRAND
One of the most unusual and most beautiful irises
in the world, a blend of pale buff and creamy laven-
der, marked old gold. A heavy flowerer, fine in every
way, but rather tender in cold sections where it
should have protection and perfect drainage.
Each 35c; three for $1.00
MMe. GAUDICHAU
Very early dark violet blue self, with heavy gold
heard. Perfect in form and substance and of velvety
texture. Very fragrant. Each 25c
Moa
Deep purple, almost black when first opening. A
huge, very impressive flower of the original Domin-
ion seedling set. Heavy stalks, 40 inches tall.
Each 35c; three for 90c
MONTEREY
Dark bronzed red-purple, a very deep tone of
mulberry, stained with dregs of wine. The broad,
velvety falls are edged with the lighter tone of the
standards. Another of the Mitehell giants from Cal-
ifornia, with all good points, reaching a height of
four feet. Each 60c; three for $1.50
MOonrTOUR
This little gem, a medley of deep pink, cinnamon
and red-brown, is perfect in every detail, and one of
the very best for planting in the foreground of taller
sorts. It is so much superior to such things as Opera
and Apache that we shall drop these entirely next
season. The bright brick-red effect is enlivened by a
brilliant orange beard. Very rapid of increase, mak-
ing a mass of bloom.
Each 25c; three for 50c; $1.50 per 10
MoonBEAM
The finest May-flowerine (intermediate) iris in
commerce with blooms which are above the average
size for this group. Of fine substance and good form,
a clear, pure, sulphur yellow self with no markings.
Height about two feet. Excellent for planting to
flower with the tulips.
Each 85c¢
MOooNLIGHT
One of the earliest, a giant white with green and
gold reticulations. Very heavy gold beard. Each 25c¢
Moon Maaic
Of a general buff-vellow tone, smooth and creamy
in texture, of wonderful form. The stalks are freely
produeed, low and widely branched. An iris of rare
merit.
H. M. AIS 1932.
Each $2.00
MORNING SPLENDOR
Certainly among the best no matter what the
price. A huge flower of crimson or wine color, per-
fect in every detail. Has received many awards and
is surpassed by nothing in its color class.
Each 25c; per dozen $1.50
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Mount Roya
A giant royal purple, practically a self in effect.
Originated in Montreal, it is especially hardy, a
rapid inereaser, and is noted for its heavy fragrance.
Bach 35c; Three for $1.00
Mrs. HERBERT HOOVER
One of the new pink or near-pink varieties. The
standards are old rose. hghtly tinged with bronze,
and are broad and ruffled. Falls are a deeper rose,
with midrib of turquoise blue. The center of the
flower is lit with a most brilliant beard and style
arms. Exceptionally free flowering and rapid of in-
crease. Stems are tall and well branched. In a class
with Frivolite and Marquisette; between the two in
general color effect.
Each $3.00
Mrs. Marion CRAN
One of the f'nest pink-toned iris ever introduced.
Exceptionally tall, with large, well-formed flowers
of bright rose-pink. This is the true variety, not to
be confused with ‘‘ Marion Cran’”’.
Each 25c; three for 50c
Mrs. VALERIE WEST
Of the long line of Dominion seedlings put out
by Mr. Bliss, he considers this his crowning achieve-
ment. It combines the rich colorings of Bruno and
Cardinal into a flower of greater size on a taller
stem, widely branched, and produces its enormous
blossoms in great profusion.
Each $1.00; three for $2.50
NEBRASKA
Deep golden yellow, with prominent veinings of
reddish brown in the falls. A good sized flower,
shehtly ruffled.
Each 50c
NENE
Has the reputation of being the world’s largest
iris, and it certainly is a genuine stunner. The flow-
ers are of staggering size, up to nine inches in height,
and are produced on stems which almost remind one
of corn stalks. In addition to its size, Nene is really
a beautiful iris, with lilac standards and falls of rich
wine-red, darker at the haft. Stock lmited.
Each $2.00
NINGAL
One of the recent productions of Dr. Ayres, of
Cincinnati. A most lovely and unusual blend, unlike
anything now in commerce. The standards are pure
bronzy buff, extra large, and nicely domed. The
flaring falls are of a smooth, warm buff, overlaid
with iridescent very pale blue. This blue shading is
deepest near the center and gradually fades to pale
buff at the margin. Gigantic in stature, being up to
46 inches tall. Very few rhizomes; each $8.00
NoweETA
Here is one of the sensations of the past two
seasons, an iris of the Midgard type, but of large
size, exceptionally ruffled, of melting creamy pink.
Of all the new irises we saw last season, this was our
favorite. Stock was difficult to secure last summer,
and it will probably be a sell-out again the coming
season.
Each $5.00
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Numa ROUMESTAN
Deep but bright garnet red. of a uniform shade in
both standards and falls. More uniform in color
than Dauntless; not as large nor as tall, however.
Free blooming, and gives a fine red note in the gar-
den. Very late. Each $1.00
NURMAHAL
One of the magnificent seedlings introduced by
Col. Nicholls of Ithaca, N. Y. Standards deep brown,
with a hint of violet, very large, circular and domed.
Falls very deep black-brown with a red undertone.
Yellow beard. Of the Grace Sturtevant type, but a
larger flower with better substance and much finer
standards. A wonderful new iris that is sure to
attract instant attention. Each $3.00
Nusku
Lovely old rose and yellow blend, a very luminous
flower, tall and stately. Introduced by Mrs. Thos.
Nesmith of Lowell, Mass. Flowers of large size,
about three feet in height. Each 50c
OMAHA
A beautiful coral-red self, with orange beard,
producing a very striking contrast. Blooms are extra
large and of lovely rounded form. The color effect
is deep and brilliant pink, rather than red, and the
petals have a glistening and fragile appearance, al-
though on the contrary they stand up perfectly. A
considerable novelty in color, and one of Sass’s finest.
Height about 30 inches. Each 50c; three for $1.25
OPALINE
A very lovely blend of soft pink and yellow, the
tallest of this type. A single stalk gives but a faint
idea of the beauty of this flower; last year we hada
huge clump and it was stunning!
Each 50c; three for $1.25
OPERA
An old but ever popular sort of rich ruby effect.
Smaller and shorter than Morning Splendor.
Bach 25c
OPHELIA
A blend of cream, old gold, pink, and pale blue,
difficult to at once deseribe, but one of the loveliest
of all irises. A beautiful variety under artificial
light. Each 25c; three for 50c
OREGON BEAUTY
A large and well formed iris of Dominion blood,
with standards shaded rose and chamois, the falls
broad and flaring, a brilliant reddish-violet hghtened
with terra cotta, and edged the color of the stan-
dards. Each $1.50
OREGON GIANT
Colossal flower of very dark coloring, the haft
heavily marked and veined on a cream ground.
Each $2.50
ORUGA
Large flowers, abundantly produced, in pale lav-
ender, lighter at edges of the falls. Very prominent
fuzzy beard.
Each 35c
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“MIDGARD”’ “CLARA NOYES”
2] LP Bal KO UNG
Special “MIDGARD” COLLECTION
Any 10, your choice, for $2.00
Midgard, Euphony, Dolly Madison (see page 13), Ophelia, Bruno, Santa Barbara,
Montour, Yolande, Robt. W. Wallace, Moonlight, Germaine Perthuis, Jane Williamson,
L’Aiglon, Mary Barnett, Iduna, King Karl, Michelline Charraire, Allies, Coppersmith,
La Bohemienne, Labor, Primrose, San Louis Rey, or any in the Asia collection on
page 27.
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OTOE
An intermediate, flowering about ten days or
more ahead of the regular tall bearded section. Color
is deep velvety wine-red, shaded copper. Bronze
beard. Extra free bloomer, about two feet in height.
Each 35c
PADRE
One of the newer sorts from California. A huge
bloom of tall stature, with yellow and lavender
blended standards, and rosy purple falls. flushed
blue. Amber beard and style arms. Each 50c
PEACHES
A warm and bright blend of peach, apricot, and
orange. Not so deep in color as Clara Noyes, and with
more creamy markings in the falls. One of the most
prolific flowering varieties, with very heavily ruffled
blossoms. Peaches is a very recently introduced va-
riety and stock is still very searee.
Each $2.00; three for $5.00
PEERLESS
A magnificent iris of very bright mahogany red.
One of the very largest, and of wonderful effect with
its bright red color and heavy gold beard.
Each 50c
PERSIA
One of Dr. Ayres’ masterpieces. Blended shades
of pale blue, lavender, grey, and bronze, with a
smoky veil enveloping the entire flower. Massive
blooms in great abundance, with many tall: and
splendidly branched stalks. A well named variety
that will prove an asset in any iris garden.
Each $1.50; three for $4.00
PHEBUS
A new yellow from Cayeux. Unlike Pluie d’Or,
this iris is a uniform shade of lemon yellow, abso-
lutely pure. Fine rounded flower of good size, over
three feet tall. The lemon color introduces a new
tone in iris of this class. Phebus was the high spot
in French introductions in 1930, and was priced at
one thousand franes. It is a very rapid inereaser.
See cut on page 23. Each $2.56
PINK SATIN
Finest of all American pink irises. Jacob Sass
raised dozens of excellent pink seedlings, and this
one was deemed as most outstanding of all. The color
is a very delicate and smooth, yet glistening and
brilliant, pink without the usual rose or purplish
east. The stalks are tall and slender, with blooms of
large size. Very rapid of increase, and of course
perfectly hardy. Each $2.50
PIONEER
A glowing flower of deep red purple. No veining
whatever to detract from the solid, rich, purple col-
oring. Of good size and quite tall. Each 25c
PLute D’or (Golden Rain)
A beautiful iris, on slender, perfectly branched
stems well over three feet tall. Fine rounded flowers
of solid golden yellow, with deep yellow beard. Win-
ner of the Dykes medal in France, it has proven an
outstanding variety of this color both in Europe and
America, reliable as to hardiness, rapid of increase,
and very free flowering.
Each 75c; three for $2.00; $5.00 per 10
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PRESIDENT PILKINGTON
A very lovely pastel blend, which at one time
bore the appropriate name of ‘‘Apparition’’. When
Mr. Mead saw it blooming in France, he described
the color as ‘‘a lavender-blue elephant tone’’, suf-
fused with bronze. A huge flower, the stalks splen-
didly branched to 4 feet tall.
Standards are pale buff, with faint bluish and
shghtly rosy cast. Falls, wide and flaring lavender-
blue with buffy yellow suffusion paling at the mar-
gins. Beard golden yellow.
Each $6.00
PRIMROSE
Another yellow, the standards lighter than the
falls. A flower of good size and shape; undoubtedly
one of the best low-priced sorts. Each 25c
PRINCESS OsRA
Charming plicata, different from the usual run
of this type, since the white ground color is not only
edged with a blue stitching, but the entire flower is
speckled and stained with blue.
Each 25c; three for 50c
PuRISSIMA
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, in California
or in the South, by all means add this glorious white
to your collection! Nothing that grows can compare
with it when flowered under congenial conditions.
Growers in colder and wetter sections of the coun-
try can also succeed with it, but it must have win-
ter protection except in warm climates. A normally
flowered stalk of Purissima is a never-to-be-forgot-
ten sight. Each 75c; three for $2.00
QUERIDA
A warm pastel effeet in pinkish lavender, with
style branches, beard and hafts all flushed vellow.
Somewhat the coloring of the old Afterglow, but
twice as large. Sometimes blooms in fall in Cali-
fornia.
Each 50c
RAMESES
The 1932 Dykes medal winner in America, A
very vigorous, healthy grower in all parts of
the country and a fast inereaser and free
flowerer. Rameses is a symphony in rose, pink
and buff, shading to yellow near the edges, and
with a vellow glow at the center. Heavy apricot
beard. 36 inches and over in height, gracefully
branehed. Limited stock. Each $2.00
REALM
Intense, pure rich blue self. One of the best of
this class. Each 35c; three for 90c
Rep DOMINION
A deep velvety garnet-red, produced by Dr. Ayres.
While the standards are a shade lighter than the
falls, it is practically a self in effect—a piece of rich
red velvet. The buds are particularly striking. Very
limited stock.
H. M. AIS 1931.
Each $8.00
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PHEBUS
Rep Rose
An enormous bloom of perfect shape and habit,
considered by Col. Nicholls as the finest iris he has
ever turned out. Standards deep petunia-violet,
domed. Falls deep red-violet, uniformly colored to
the edge. Yellow beard. The flower is of splendid
rounded shape, a brilliant, glowing iris that lights
up in the garden like a huge ruby. This iris sold at
sight when in bloom, and as a result was unobtain-
able later in the season last summer.
Eee Vie Alls) 11932: Each $8.00
REDWING
One of the Sass varieties in bright reddish-brown.
A perfectly formed flower of splendid size, three feet
in height, of unquestioned hardiness and reliability.
Each 50c
RHEA
Something of the coloring found in the old Iso-
line, but a flower of highest merit and stateliness.
Tawny light violet, overlaid buff. This seedling from
the Longfield Iris Farm has never been accorded the
popularity it deserves.
Each 40c; three for $1.00
RHEINGAUPERLE
A pink of the utmost beauty and distinction. To
see it is to want it. Petals are edged with silver.
Each 35c; three for $1.00
RoBERT W. WALLACE
A tall, very rich, black-purple that ranks as one
of the deepest in color of all irises. A good grower,
very fragrant.
Each 25c
ROMOLO
A monster Dominion. Light rose standards, bright
red-violet falls. One of the hghtest colored of the
Dominions. Each 25c; three for 50c
Rosa BONHEUR
Old gold standards, the falls same color, overlaid
lavender and edged buff. Each 25c
ROSAKURA
A Williamson introduction of high merit, the
name of which I understand means ‘‘Rising Sun’’.
Like our old and true friend, Morning Splendor, this
new iris needs to be seen with the sun behind it to be
at its best. Then the rosy-purple standards and the
rich red-purple falls take on a magnificence and
splendor seldom found in any iris. Mrs. Hires, noted
iris critic, has remarked that Rosakura is among Wil-
hamson’s masterpieces and her favorite of his 1930
introductions. Each $1.00; three for $2.00
RUBEO
An outstanding red from California, of huge size,
excellent branching habit, and four feet in height.
Standards are deep glistening falls deep
maroon of heavy velvety texture. finest red
amone Mohr-Mitehell introductions.
Each $4.00; three for $10.00
rose,
The
Rusty Gop
Another outstanding American introduction. An
orange-bronze blend, flushed copper red. This is a
particularly vivid iris, and is invaluable for garden
effect. One of the newer that is largely
responsible for the growing popularity of the iris.
Vigorous in growth, hardy, and over three feet tall.
Each $4.00
shades
SACHEM
A glorified Kine Tut, grown by Dr. Loomis. Glori-
ous in richest tones of red-brown, of heavy velvety
texture. Falls are especially brilliant.
Each $3.00
SACRAMENTO
A plieata of the San Francisco type, but with
reddish brown dots and reticulations instead of the
usual blue or lavender. Ground color is a creamy
white. A very tall variety, the large flowers being
produced on well branched stems. This is another
iris which was given one of the highest awards of
the Iris Society in 1931, an H. M. It is probably
even more dependable in unfavorable clmates than
are many of the other California productions.
Each $1.50
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A group of San Francisco growing in the garden
of George D. Jopson, at Saugerties, N. Y.
SAN FRANCISCO
A four-foot plicata that has been awarded the
Dykes medal by the American Iris Society. No other
plieata approaches it in size and grandeur, heaviness
of texture, or low and wide branching habit. While in
the past we have suggested that it is not an iris for
severe climates, the experience of many growers in
the mid-West and New England in flowering it sue-
cessfully, leads us to suggest that it probably is
hardier than at first suspected. Note the picture of it
growing in New York state.
Each 75c; three for $2.00
San DIEGO
Monster blue, a seedling of Mme. Gaudichau, with
the Mesopotamica qualities of height and large size.
The color is a uniform shade of deep blue, with rich
yellow beard. Awarded an H. M. by the American
Tris Society in 1931. Each 75c; three for $2.00
SAN Louis REY
On the order of Opera, but twice the size, and
borne on beautifully branched stalks over three feet
high. Center of the fall shades from red-purple into
soft brown, with practically no veining, and a bright
orange beard sets it off. Each 25c; three for 50c
SANTA BARBARA
Here we have an iris which approaches perfec-
tion in the shape and size of its flowers, and in addi-
tion is possibly the finest and clearest lavender-blue
so far introduced. The exhibition rating of 91 is well
deserved. Having been in commerce sufficiently long
to become fairly plentiful, it can now be bought at
the following surprisingly low prices:
Each 25c; three for 50c; ten for $1.50
SELENE
A pure white of large size and lovely form, and
of extra heavy substance. Introduced by Mr. Con-
nell, the man who gave us the famous Dauntless.
This variety was named for ‘‘The Moon Goddess’’.
Each $3.00
SENLAC
Introduced by the Orpington Nurseries in Eng-
land, this richly colored iris stands out as the red-
dest yet to come from that country. With blooms
larger than the best of the Dominion race, it carries
its brilliant claret-red flowers on strongly branched
stems, and is so highly regarded in England that it is
rated at 91. Each $2.50
SENSATION
A clear and crisp self of cornflower blue, perfect
in every way. Sensation was awarded the silver cup
for the most outstanding flower in the Boston iris
show, June 1931. It has no peer among the blue selfs.
Fach $1.00; three for $2.50
SIKH
Although this iris was introduced in England
only recently, we were fortunate enough to secure
it four years ago, and now have a large supply
of well-grown plants. The color and form somewhat
resemble Bruno, but is both more brilliant and cop-
pery. Of largest size, on heavy stems, with broad
fohage. It bloomed in the fall in our gardens.
Each 50c; three for $1.00
Sirk MICHAEL
Unquestionably the finest blue and purple bicolor
in the world. Standards are clear blue, falls deep
rich mahogany, with a beard of red-gold. Regarded
as the finest iris ever to come from England and a
sensation wherever shown. In our own wet North-
west, in dry and sunny California, and in Nebraska,
Ohio, and the colder Minnesota and New England,
we found it blooming equally well. A super iris, if
ever there was one. Each 85c; three for $2.25
SONATA
A beautiful blend of the Mme. Durrand type.
Standards are olive-buff, shading to sulphine yellow
at the base. Falls lilae in the center, quickly shading
out to the color of the standards. A fine large flower
that is an excellent substitute where Mme. Durrand
is tender Each 50c
SPRING Marp
Clear rose pink, with honey yellow flush through
the center. Flower stalks are almost four feet high,
strong, and well branched. The lovely fresh color-
ing, large size, and exquisite form, combine to make
it one of the finest in our list.
H.M., AIS 1932.
Each $6.00
SUNBEAM
Another May-flowering (intermediate) type of
iris. A rich, deep, eanary yellow self, with standards
and falls of identical tone and without markings. A
fine companion for Darwin and Cottage tulips.
Each 50c
SUNLIGHT
A most luminous, tall yellow from Miss Sturte-
vant, large in size, and of extra good garden effect.
The color is quite light, between cream and straw,
with a beard of fiery orange-red. Free blooming and
a tremendous increaser. This iris has been awarded
an Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society
when exhibited as a seeding. Extra late.
Each 85c; three for $2.25
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© eAWING 33 “WRIVOLITE’’ = PRB Sie
Special “FRIVOLITE” COLLECTION
Any 10, your choice, for $10.00
Columbine, Carfax, Blue Velvet, Dauntless (see page 9), Desert Gold (see page
Kothen, Frivolite, King Midas, Mabel Taft, Classic, Persia, Venus de Milo,
Wambliska, Oregon Beauty, Moon Magic, Zuni, Tapestry (see page 7), Grace Sturte-
vant, Gold Top, Henri Riviere, Mrs. Valerie West, Los Angeles, M. A. Porter; or any
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of those in the “Indian Chief” collection on page 13.
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WAMBLISKA
SUSAN BLIss
A pink of great refinement and perfect form.
Pale orange beard. Its rapid growth is a desirable
feature. Each 25c
SWAZI
One of the deep blue Dominions, considered by
many as the finest of all. A very rich and velvety
dark blue, with heavy gold beard. Tall and well
branched. Each 40c; three for $1.00
Tay MAHAL
An old
increase.
well-known white, making a fast
Each 25c
and
TALISMAN
To those who know the Talisman rose, it need
only be suggested that this iris is worthy of the
name. The whole flower is a rich golden yellow suf-
fused with peach-pink, more deeply in the falls than
in the standards. There is an electric blue flush down
the center of the falls, and the haft is reticulated
bronze. Three feet tall; deliciously scented. From
the Orpington Nurseries in England.
Limited stock; each $3.00
‘TENEBRAE
Richest, darkest purple. A very early Dominion
of rapid growth and wonderful color effect.
Each 25c
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SURPRISE
Monster blue, flushed heliotrope, on stems
up to four feet in height. The intense orange
beard is a salient feature. This is our own intro-
duction, and we are proud of the fact that it
has been well received in all sections of the
country. A fit companion to such blues as Santa
Barbara, Loetitia Michaud, and Duchess Sarah.
Bold foliage. almost evergreen.
Each 50c; three for $1.00
THEODOLINDA
A gigantic plicata comparable to the famous pair
from California — San Francisco and Los Angeles.
However, this new seedling is a product from the
gardens of Dr. Ayres of Cineinnati, and is therefore
perfectly hardy anywhere.
Stock very limited; each $8.00
TIGER- TIGER
Our reddest iris! We are often asked what variety
is the nearest to real red, and we never were quite
sure until last season, at which time we made a spe-
cial effort to compare all we were growing in the red
class. Color is largely a matter of opinion, especially
when the line is finely drawn, and some might not
agree with us, but this large, rounded, perfectly
formed iris from the Wareham collection is our
choice for the world’s nearest to real red. Very lm-
ited stock. Each $5.00
TITAN
One of the original Dominion Seedlings, and one
of the largest irises in cultivation. The color is a
rather drab purple, but the perfection of form, last-
ine substanee and immense size cause it to remain
quite popular. Each 25c; three for 60c
Tropic SEAS
Very tall flower of intense blue tones, with a
most brilhant deep orange beard. A striking iris.
Each 25
TRUE CHARM Shale
Although inexpensive, True Charm is one of the
very best things ever introduced, and still holds its
place in any company. A plicata, of clear, sparkling
white, with the standards and falls delicately etched
lavender. Bright orange beard. It is up to four feet
in height, especially well branched, and the blue-
green fohage has a distinetive rush-like appearance,
drooping near the top. This makes it an admirable
plant for the edge of a pool, or for a position in the
border. Each 25c; $2.00 per dozen
Tuscany GoLp
An introduction from the Longfield Iris Farm,
from whence came Dolly Madison and Rasakura.
This one is a distinct shade of reddish-gold, a deeper
colored flower than Vesner Gold. Falls squarelv
held. Each 85c; three for $2.25
27TH AVRIL
Very strong growing, dark bicolor, with huge
flowers on four-foot stalks. Each 25c
VALENCIA
Distinct flower with predominate orange tone,
from whence it takes its name. Each 25c
SANTA BARBARA
VALOR
This remarkable flower was one of the sensations
in the East last season, and every critic who saw it
flower was enthusiastic over it. Col. Nichols, of
Ithaca, N. Y.. the introducer, thinks it his highest
achievement thus far. In general effect Valor is a
deep blackish blue violet similar in
respects to Sir Michael, but a larger flower and with
domed standards. One of the tallest of all varieties;
very fragrant. H.M. AIS 1932.
Very limited stock; each $8.00
bicolor. some
VESPER GOLD
Soft and smooth finished flowers of golden apri-
cot. A very pleasing and distinct variety.
Each 25c; three for 50c
TAPESTRY
A subtle blend of monster size, smoky mul-
berry in general color effect, with the center of
the fall intensely colored, passing out to the
smoky tones of the standards. This variety
‘*Persia’’. but
the dominant note is dull red instead of dull
blue. TAPESTRY is a favorite of Mrs. Ayres,
who admired it especially as a cut flower in
the house. Shown in color on page 7.
Each $2.00; three for $5.00
calls to mind Dr. Ayres’ famous
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WM. MOHR
VERT-GALANT
Brilliant coppery red, with copper-fawn stand-
ards. A giant sort that has the habit of putting up
from two to four huee stalks from each rhizome. The
falls are edged with the lighter fawn eolor of the
standards, and the haft is beautifully marked with
cream and brown. This variety is not only a striking
exhibition flower, but it has extra good carrying
quality, and the four-foot spikes dominate the gar-
den. Another Dykes medal winner. Each $2.50
W AMBLISKA
_ The huge white self, raised by Jacob Sass of
Omaha, Nebraska. Few irises in existence are larger
VENUS DE MILo
Out of perhaps a dozen superb whites, all
large, tall, and in varying degrees of purity and
color, this one has been selected as the best. It
is an absolutely clear white, of a warm creamy
tone, with a yellow beard. In size it is much
larger than any hardy white we have seen, with
exception of Wambliska, which has a distinct
blue flush in the standards. VENUS DE MILO
has petals of extra heavy texture; in fact, it
stood up better in a 90-degree sun than any
other iris in our garden. H. M. 1932.
Each $1.50; three for $4.00
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in size, and it flowers abundantly on four-foot
sturdy stems. <A faint blue flush at the base of the
standards gives it a cool appearance, rather than
the warm effect of creamy whites like Purissima,
Michelline Charriere, ete.
H. M. AIS 1931.
W EDGEWOOD
Solid wedgewood blue, with white beard. A very
effective iris where a real blue tone is desired.
Each 25c; three for 50c
WHiIteE & GOLD
Glistening. satiny white, lit by the bright golden
beard—the only other color in it. Tall and free.
Each 35c
Each $1.50
WINNESHIEK
A gigantic blue-black of smooth finish, extra
heavy substance, and very broad segments. Ranks
with the finest imported novelties. Each $3.00
Wm. Mour
This strange and beautiful hybrid is named for
one of the world’s most famous hybridizers, and is
considered as his greatest piece of work. The entire
bloom is a self color of pale lilac, closely netted and
veined with deep violet, producing a weird, yet very
lovely effect. In some ways it resembles the variety
‘*Susiana’’, but lacks the dullness of this older sort,
and is not at all difficult to grow. A monster flower,
produced on stems up to 30 inches tall.
Each 50c; three for $1.00
W.R. Dykes
No iris has come to us from any source that has
carried greater advance publicity, and it is doubtful
if any has created as much comment. Here is a yel-
low iris that ranks with the very largest in size, with
heavy crepey texture, and a color of richest golden-
yellow. The falls are usually stained and streaked
hghtly with purple. In some flowers this is not evi-
dent at all, but the beauty of the blossom is not
marred in the least. It has flowered well in almost
every section of the country, but it does demand per-
fect drainage. Cold temperatures do not seem to
harm the plant. A great novelty. Very limited stock.
Each $5.00
YOLANDE
Of the Mme. Gaudichau type, being both larger
and taller, with exceptionally fine falls. Each 25c
ZAHAROON
One of the most unusual in color in this entire
list, a blend of soft amber, buff, yellow, fawn and
pale violet. The combined effect has been referred to
as “biscuit” colored. Bach $5.00
ZUNI
A glorious, glowing red-brown, overlaid with
a coppery suffusion. Very early, but with so
many buds to the stalk that it lasts well into
the season. The falls are a brilliant red when
seen with the sun’s rays through them, and the
standards seem as if sprinkled with gold dust.
Large in size, well branched, and about 40
inches in height. See cut on page 23.
Each $2.00; three for $5.00
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ASIA
COLLECTION
cA”
I,
The following 10 for
$100
Every one a gem for the
beginner with iris. All dif-
ferent—correctly labeled—
postpaid—and, best of all,
real quality plants; not the
nubbins so often sent out by
some growers at bargain
rates: Ielere they are:
Midgard, pink.
Bruno, bronze.
Aliquippa, pale yellow
Morning Splendor,
ruby red
True Charm, white
La Bohemienne, odd
blend
Gold Imperial, deep
yellow
Citronella, russet and
yellow
Wedgewood, blue
Asia, the big blend
Positively no changes will
be made inthis offer. Please
don’t ask us to do so.
ASTA
Pola COERLECTION ~B™
You May Select Any 2() of the Following for Only $300 pr;
Aliquippa, Ambassaduer, Apache, Aphrodite, Arg- Magnifica, Majestic, Mary Gibson, Mildred Presby,
ynnis, Asia, Bonita, C. E. Stringer, Citronella, Cop- Mme. Cecile Bouseant, Mme. Gaudichau, Montour,
persmith, Dream, Duke of Bedford, Duke of York, Morning Splendor, Mrs. Marion Cran, Opera,
Evadne, Gaviota, Geo. Tribolet, Geo. Yeld, Glowing Pioneer, Romola, Rosa Bonheur, Santa Barbara,
Sus Bliss, Taj Mahal, Tenebrae, Titan, Tropic
Embers, Golden Promis rermal thui 1 Susan ASS ae Tri tea 2 es p!
: e, Germaine Perthuis, Gold Seas, True Charm, Valencia, Vesper Gold, 27th Avril,
Imperi rator 5 : : : : d : :
perial, Imper ator, Jean Chevreau, Iduna, Julia San Louis Rey, Primrose, Ophelia, Midgard, Bruno,
Marlowe, La Bohemienne, Labor, Lord Lambourne, Jane Williamson.
Detailed descriptions of each of the above will be found in the preceding pages.
Just imagine what a glorious array may be yours for such a modest expenditure!
Every one labeled, and if you have never bought Cooley's Oregon grown Trises, you
will be pleasantly surprised when you open the package and see the vast difference
between these and ordinary iris rhizomes. .
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FALL BLOOMING URS es
Below we offer a few of the finest known new Autumn Flowering Irises. The development
and improvement of this class of irises has quickened interest in them, and last season we
received many requests for stock. The few we offer are distinct from each other, and are
among the most reliable in fall flowering habit.
For best results fall bloomers should be brought to flower as early as possible in the spring, and should
be watered in the fall if the season is dry. More frequent dividing and resetting than with ordinary irises
is also advisable. They are not reliable in the northern portion of the country, but do extremely well in the
South, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Central West and in the latitude of Tennessee.
To bloom them
successfully in the North, cold frame facilities should be provided to advance the spring blooming period.
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
Deep fluorite purple self, with very rich falls. An
unusually reliable fall bloomer in Kansas, Nebraska,
and Tennessee. A free bloomer, one of the very best.
Each $5.00
FROST QUEEN
Frosty white, covered with flowers, larger than
other white autumn flowering sorts. A Kansas
erower writes that he cut bouquets constantly last
fall from this variety. Each $10.00
GOLDEN HarVvEst
Only yellow fall bloomer introduced to date.
Standards olive yellow, tinted blue at base; falls
citron yellow, with brown and bluish markings near
the haft.
Each $2.00
OCTOBER OPERA
This is a new color in autumn flowering irises, a
rich wine red, resembling the well known variety
Opera.
Each $7.50
rR re BRR
From the Gardener’s Point of View
From far away Australia:
“The pareel of rhizomes and lily bulbs as per your ad-
vice of September 28th arrived safely and all of them were
in good eondition, and I have to thank you for your care
in drying and packing.”
L. W. WHEELER,
24 Currie Street,
Adelaide, So. Australia.
“The iris rhizomes arrived safely and opened up to my
complete satisfaction. My thanks are due to you for in-
cluding in the shipment the variety ‘Legend’.”
A. E. HARRISON,
4 Hurlestone Street,
Melbourne, Australia
“The collection of iris roots from. you arrived in prime
condition after a week's trip across the continent. You sure
do grow them big! They are as fine a lot as I ever saw.
I'll be back for more when times improve.”
is be wi SQ UM MAE
Georgetown, Ont.
“The iris came in tonight and were the finest I have ever
seen, so large and such wonderful root systems, and as fresh
as though they were just dug. You spoke about Lodestar
making a small rhizome—well it was as large as the largest
I received from a mid-western grower, and that is not said
in discredit to them, either, for I was entirely satisfied
with their treatment, but vour rhizomes are superb. Shall
be with you again next year.”
W. A. AEPPLI,
Plymouth, Indiana.
“The iris and poppies were received by me yesterday and
were in perfect shape. I beg to advise that the rhizomes
were decidedly the largest and healthiest looking that I
have ever purchased from anyone. It will be a pleasure
for me to place my future orders for iris with your con-
Cerne
JAS. D. ADAMS,
701 Commerce Street,
Lynchburg, Virginia.
“Last year I purchased from you the Wm. Mohr collection
and the Asia collection of, itis, and I am pleased to report
that every one lived and bloomed, and what a show!” -
OSCAR DOUGLAS,
Tecumseh, Nebraska.
“Many thanks for the clean and good looking plants, also
for the extra. The plants sent last year all bloomed this
spring.”
STELLA F. A. STONE,
11 Craven Circle,
Waltham, Mass.
“The iris rhizomes ordered from you arrived in excellent
condition this noon, and are already in the ground. If they
do as well as those ordered last year, they will all blossom
next June.”
GEORGE H. BLISS,
Newburyport, Mass.
“Just received your shipment of iris, and want to com-
pliment you on the wonderful roots you sent me, also thank
you for the extra. I certainly can recommend your iris very
highly.”
CARL O. SCHIRMER,
6106 King Hill Ave..
St. Joseph, Missouri.
“T wish to thank you for the wonderful iris rhizomes
you sent. They are by far the largest and most satisfactory
IT have ever bought.”
MRS. J. T. BROWN,
Woodland Hills,
Jackson, Mississippi.
“Shipment of iris has arrived, and first of all I want to
thank you for the extra—you couldn’t have suited me
better. Second, let me congratulate you on the quality of
rhizomes; I have never seen finer, both as to size and
healthy appearance.”
SAM L. GRAHAM,
Rome, Georgia.
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COM ZAntlON OF BEAR DEDAIRISES
It should be unnecessary to point out
what must by now be generally an
accepted fact, namely, that these Irises
are essentially sun-lovers. Further-
more, that they should be planted in
positions where good drainage exists,
and should not be expected to give the
best flowering results when placed in
dense herbaceous borders where the
sun can seldom penetrate to the rhiz-
omes. If they can be grown in a sunny
border by themselves so much the bet-
ter; if not, then let them at least have
a position in the front of the herba-
ceous border. They are not particular
as to soil, and are far better not top-
dressed with patent manures, bone-
meal, etc. The use of lime is often
quoted as being essential, and is often
very much overdone in consequence.
I have always found that a dressing
of ground limestone dug into the Iris
border at the first planting supplies all
that is needed in this respect, and is,
moreover, practically everlasting, in
that it dissolves very slowly indeed,
and therefore cannot be given in ex-
cess.
Another important factor in the cul-
tivation of these Irises is the trans-
planting. Opinions vary as to the best
time for this operation, but I am in-
clined to think, after trying all times,
that it makes little difference to the
next year’s blooming whenever it is
done, provided that the ground is in
By G. L. PILKINGTON,
Hon. Sec. of the Iris Society
of England.
good order for the work, and that it is
not left until too late in the autumn.
Late-planted Irises seldom get a hold
before the real winter sets in and are,
in consequence, often “heaved” out of
the soil by frosts, and make a poor
show the following summer. There is
no rule for dividing and transplanting
Irises, such as “every third year,” as is
often stated.
The condition of the plant must de-
cide this. Some of the more rampant
growers should be divided and trans-
planted every other year, and if this is
done it will be found that they rarely
suffer from rhizome rot. The vigorous
growers, if allowed to remain undis-
turbed for a period as long as three
years, make such a dense clump that
the sunlight cannot penetrate, with the
result that not only do they bloom
sparsely, but often they are attacked
by disease in the form, of rhizome rot.
This is particularly so in the case of
Irises of the “Dominion” race.
A liberal use of superphosphate of
lime, which can be incorporated in the
soil whilst replanting the divisions,
does much to ward off the attacks of
this disease. ‘“‘Dioubtful’” rhizomes of
varieties which are too valuable to
throw away should have all the soil
removed from them, be dipped in a
mauve solution of permanganate of
potash, and then left in a dry, airy
place for a month or six weeks before
transplanting.
If they are going to rot they will do
so in spite of all these precautions. If
they survive they can be replanted
with every prospect of success.
Owing to the vagaries of our weather
I frequently have Irises on my hands
waiting for suitable weather and soil
conditions to replant them for a month
or more at a time, and though the
rhizomes dry up entirely and _ the
leaves die down considerably I have
never found that the plant suffers in
the least. Root-action goes on whilst
the rhizome is in the dry state, and
the plant goes ahead very quickly as
soon as it is replanted. I would far
rather adopt this principle than “heel
in” the plants pending replanting,
which generally results in the break-
ing off of new fibrous roots which the
plant has made during the period of
waiting.
One other point about planting. The
rhizomes should not be planted deep,
but should be placed just below the
level of the soil surface and the roots
spread out to insure firm planting and
room for expansion. The rhizome will
soon work to the surface again, but if
planted on the surface in the first in-
stance it is not so easy to get the plant
firm in the ground, which is essen-
tial—"Gardening Illustrated.”
GROWING BULBOUS IRIS IN MASSACHUSETTS
A good many years
ago dealers were in the
habit of offering bulbs
of Spanish Iris at very
low prices, often as
low as fifteen or twen-
ty cents a hundred. At
that time I was accus-
tomed to buy a few
hundred each year and
plant them in the cutting garden. They
were fairly hardy and in most cases
would last for several years.
Then a few years ago I happened to
be in England in July and saw the’
English Irises in blossom. Naturally
I was completely captivated by them
for they are wonderfully beautiful. As
soon as I came home I wrote to one of
the leading Iris specialists in the
northeastern states, and asked him if
he could supply me with the bulbs of
the English Iris. His reply was that
they did not carry them in stock nor
recommend them to their clients as
they were not entirely hardy and they
did not like to supply their customers
with anything which would prove a
disappointment. Now, while this an-
swer is entirely correct from the stand-
point of the nurseryman, it did not
completely satisfy me; so I went ahead
and got bulbs of English, Dutch, and
Spanish Iris and have been growing
them ever since with the utmost satis-
faction!
By Frank A. WAUGH
Let it be said at once that the dis-
tinctions between Spanish, English,
and Dutch Iris, are rather uncertain.
For general garden purposes they may
be all lumped together as Bulbous Iris.
These are apparently not the same
ones, however, mentioned by Mr. Wood
in Flower Grower for January 1933,
page 18, but on the whole I think they
will prove quite as satisfactory as those
he mentions, to the average gardener.
There are very few nurseries in the
Eastern states which carry any stock
of these varieties, though some of the
bulb importers will supply Spanish
varieties especially. The best source
of supply which I have found is the
Pacific Northwest. From that section
we get larger, stronger, better bulbs
than we have ever secured from any
other source.
These bulbs come to us in late sum-
mer and are immediately planted in
rows in the open garden, much as
onion sets would be planted. They re-
quire no special care. They should be
put out as soon as received which will
be the latter part of September or
some time in October; the earlier the
better. In nearly all cases they will
make some fall growth, often as much
as five or six inches of green shoot
showing above the ground when win-
ter arrives. However, they do not seem
to suffer any serious consequences
from the freezing of these fall sprouts.
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As a rule we put on evergreen
boughs after the soil is thoroughly
frozen; these are simply to hold the
snow on as late as possible in the
spring. No other protection is given.
So far as I know we have never lost a
bulb by winter freezing!
Some growers recommend that the
bulbs be taken up after flowering late
in July, dried out thoroughly, and re-
planted in September. We have done
this several times with entire success.
We have also left bulbs out year after
year with no appreciable deterioration.
Some varieties increase in our gar-
den, others hold their own, while some
of them run out after a few years.
All of these varieties are extremely
beautiful in flower. In fact they are
one of the most striking plants in any
garden. They are often compared with
Orchids, and this is suggestive. Colors
are mostly blue, white, and yellow.
They are remarkably fine for cutting.
Stems are tall, 12 to 30 inches, with
good lines. The flowers last well in
water.
Aceording to my observation, not
fully verified by experiment, the im-
portant requirements are clean, well-
drained soil, with nearly full sunshine,
but with protection from severe winds.
It seems a pity that such beautiful
plants as the Bulbous Irises should be
neglected through a general misunder-
standing of their cultural require-
ments.—‘‘Flower Grower.”
DIRK DALENS
FROM WASHINGTON, D. C.—
After having grown a trial collection of bulbous irises, Mr.
Chas. Gersdorff, well known iris hybridizer and horticultural
specialist of Washington, D. C., wrote as follows: “I consider
the Dutch improved hybrids, new Spanish iris, and Tingitana
hybrid irises as ideal for garden use and for cutting for any
amateur flower grower, for their ease of culture, hardiness
and wonderfully long-keeping flowers.”
FROM NEW HAVEN, CONN.—
Likewise, Mr. J. B. Wallace, Jr., past secretary of the Iris
Society, ordered a complete collection for trial in the test
gardens at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. He wrote
us that he was very much surprised at the manner in which
they so successfully grew and flowered, and that it was a
great pity that so few gardeners realized how easy they were
to grow.
Bulbous Tris Collection
Selected for long season of bloom
1 Doz. “WEDGEWOOD”
1 Doz. “ADRIAN BACHER”
1 Doz. “THERESE SCHWARTZE”
1 Doz. “POGGENBEECK”
1 Doz. “YELLOW QUEEN”
I Doze CAJANUS”
1 Doz. “PRINCE HENRY”
No substitutions will be made on this offer.
The 7 Dozen, Postpaid, $3.50
awards.
DUTCH IRIS
Their hardiness and the large color range has made
them very popular as garden subjects, the brilliant
clear yellows, flashing blues, and sparkling whites
adding immeasurably to the spring border.
As with the English group, they are perfect mate-
rial for cut flowers, as they will stand considerable
handling and may be shipped safely for long dis-
tances if cut when in bud.
These irises MUST BE PLANTED IN THE
FALL, not later than October. They are perfectly
hardy except in extreme cold sections, where they
should have a mulch of salt hay or tree boughs.
If you are not growing them you are missing one
of the real joys of gardening. Use them in masses as
you would tulips or daffodils. Plant 4 inches deep.
ADRIAN BACKER, A uniform purple-lilac, good
substance. Height 20 inches.
D. HARING. Standards greenish white, falls pure
white; a very large flower of great substance. Early.
height 26 inches.
DIRK DALENS. Quite a recent novelty and one
of the boldest flowers in the Duteh group. Large
pale blue standards, falls clear blue with very nar-
row orange stripe. $1.25 per dozen; $10 per 100
GOLDEN BRONZE. Standards dark violet, edged
bronze, falls attractive golden bronze. A very beau-
tiful, extremely luminous flower of large size, 22
inches tall. Price per dozen, $1.25; $10 per hundred.
JAN WEENIX. (Morning Mist) Standards and
falls a uniform soft lavender blue. Another of the
newer group of recently introduced sorts. One of
the tallest, growing 30 inches in height.
$1.25 per dozen; $10 per 100
LEONARDO DA VINCI. Standards creamy white,
falls canary yellow with orange stripe. A very large
flower, produced on stems up to three feet in height.
Segments very broad and of wonderful texture.
POGGENBEECK. A splendid flower of uniform
dark blue, a great improvement on the older Impera-
tor. Height 20 inches.
S. DE VLIEGER. (Blue Horizon). Very broad
and strong, light violet-blue standards, falls soft sky
blue with narrow orange stripe. A large, beautiful
flower 27 inehes tall, which has received many
Late. $1.25 per dozen; $10 per 100
THERESE VAN DUYLL-SCHWARTZE. Pale
cornflower-blue standards, falls pure white, with
very narrow orange stripe. This is of comparatively
recent introduction and certainly one of the loveliest
things in this list. 24 inches tall.
WEDGEWOOD. A Tingitana Hybrid resembling
the Dutch iris in all respects, except that it flowers
ten days to two weeks earlier. Fine large flowers of
bright wedgewood blue, a uniform coloring that is
most desirable either for garden or for cutting. An
easy iris to grow but must be in well drained soil
and planted about 5 inches deep. Wedgewood is
always a sensation when exhibited at the spring
flower shows.
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WHITE EXCELSIOR. Marvelous pure uniform
white, falls very broad, fine form and_ substance.
Use of white and yellow adds life to any planting.
W. VERSCHUUR. (Indian Chief). An odd and
bronzy flower, with violet standards tinged bronze
and falls of clear bronze. Very late, and has the
distinction of a pronounced fragrance. 22 inches.
$1.25 per dozen; $10 per 100
W. ZUIDERVELD (Violet Queen). Standards and
falls uniform light bluish violet; very large flower
of fine proportions. Price $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100
YELLOW QUEEN. Standards and falls a bright
golden yellow. This variety is the glory of the iris
garden, for not only is it a beautiful and showy
thing in itself, but the glorious splash of color which
it carries enlivens the entire border. It is an indis-
pensable subject in any iris planting and the long
wiry stems make it an admirable cut flower. Large
in size and up to three feet tall.
DUTCH IRIS PRICES: Except as noted. 75c
per dozen, 3 dozen for $2, $4.50 per hundred, pre-
paid. PLEASE do not order less than one dozen.
No bulbs shipped after November Ist.
GOLDEN BRONZE
SPANISH IRIS
A week or ten days later than the Dutch. but
similar in form and habit, demanding identical
treatment. They average a greater height than the
foregoing varieties, and the falls are generally
somewhat narrower. We offer these to prolong and
round out the flowering’ season:
CAJANUS. (Yellow Giant). A very tall, large,
golden vellow, givine the same effeet as the Duteh
“Yellow Queen”, but lone after it has finished flow-
ering. 75c per dozen; $5 per 100
GOLDEN LION. One of the newest thines in
bulbous iris,—a splendid flower with lemon vellow
standards and very heavily ruffled falls of deep
golden yellow. Exceptionally late. This is a genuine
novelty. $4.00 per’ dozen; $30 per 100
HUMBOLT. Lovely light blue, the. best Spanish
iris of this color. Very fragrant.
60c per dozen; $4 per 100
PRINCE HENRY. Another unique color.—deep
purple standards and brown falls, creating a very
bronzy effect. 75c per dozen; $5 per 100
NOTE: If you want 25 of any one variety, these
may be had at 144 the hundred price. This does not
mean a few seleeted here and there to total twenty-
five. The prices quoted are for first size bulbs, not
seconds which are often listed at much lower prices.
Wedgewood makes the largest bulb of all, the rest
of the Duteh are smaller, and the Spanish group are
naturally a small bulb as compared with such things
as tulips and daffodils. W. ZUIDERVELD
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SPURIAS—BEARDLESS IRISES
Below we list a number of rare species and hybrid
irises—a distinet group. All of these flower later
than the bearded section, many of them having very
attractive foliage as well as colorful blossoms in vari-
ous shades of blue, yellow, cream, copper and purple.
They appreciate a slightly heavy and rich soil, and
are at home in full sun. Plenty of moisture is appre-
ciated, thus they are adaptable to planting near pools
and streams.
A. J. BALFOUR. A 48-inch Monspur hybrid, with lovely
Cambridge blue flowers. Seldom listed and quite scarce.
Each 50c; three for $1.00
AURBEA. A tall deep yellow, the rich color being especial-
ly good. Do not confuse with the bearded iris Aurea.
Each 50c; three for $1.00
DOROTHY K. WILLIAMSON. This is a hybrid of Fulva
and Foliosa, with brilliant flowers of dark madder violet.
The stems are well branched, making it one of the most
graceful and beautiful for cutting. Height 24% feet, flowers
produced well above the narrow slightly drooping foliage.
Each 25c; three for 50c
FULVA. The native copper-red iris of the South. A novel-
ty in color and perfectly hardy. Each 50c; three for $1.00
FULVALA. Cross of Fulva and Lamancea. Not unlike
the above but the color takes on more of the copper tone of
Fulva; a bright coppery red-purple. This is a fine grower,
and a wonderful cut flower. Supply limited. Each 50c
LORD WOLSELEY. A very rugged and dependab'e
spuria with beautiful flowers of bright blue-purple. 40 inches.
Each 50c; three for $1.00
MONAURBA. A eross between Aurea and Monnieri, pro-
ducing flowers of clear deep yellow on exceedingly long
stems. The foliage is especially good, making it a gem for the
waterside. Each 50c; three for $1.00
MONNIERI. Deep primrose yellow, and very handsome.
Likes a great deal of moisture, flowering very late. We
highlv recommend this as being of easy culture and a very
notable flower. Each 50c; three for $1.00
\
MRS. A. W. TATE. Vigorous growing, soft porcelain blue.
This is the very best of the light types.
Each 35c; three for 75c
OCHROLEUCA. A white flower with orange markings at
the throat. Desirable for the border.
Each 50c; three for $1.00
PSEUDACORIS. English yellow water iris. Grows very
tall and flaunts its blossoms on 5-foot branching stems when
grown in shallow pools with rich soil.
Each 50c; three for $1.00
VERSICOLOR. Belonging to the Laevigata group, it is
essentially water loving and so can be planted in shallow
pools and swampy places. Flowers a beautiful shade of blue.
Flourishes in acid soil. Each 50c; three for $1.00
NEW SPURIA IRIS
1933 Introductions
The three new Spurias listed below were
raised by the late L. W. Sanford. They repre-
sent the cream of a large planting of selected
seedlings.
ALADDIN’S LAMP. A very deep rich yellow. Won-
derful clarity of color; heavy foliage. The finest deep
yellow in our collection. Each $1; three for $2.50
ORIOLE. Greenish primrose yellow. Fine large
flowers on four foot slender stalks, with broad hand-
some foliage. Each $1; three for $2.50
WHITE LANCE. Glistening satiny white. This is
the best white Spuria iris we have ever seen. Outstand-
ing in the border, a wonderfully effective subject near
a pool or stream, and especially desirable as a cut
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flower. Four feet in height. Each $1; three for $2.50
One each of the above new varieties for $2.50.
WHITE LANCE
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DWARF BEARDED IRIS
For the rock garden, or for the edge of a border
planting these are among the earhest of spring
flowers and among the most colorful. Plant them in
groups of several of a kind for best effect. They in-
erease very fast and soon form a dense clump. We
offer three varieties, all heavy bloomers and less than
six inches high.
CYANEA. A brilliant red-purple.
COERULEA. Lovely sky-blue, clear in tone, and one of
the first to bloom.
ORANGE QUEEN. A clean bright yellow; large flowers.
Prices: The above dwarfs are 25c each, three for 50c, ten
for $1.50, a hundred for $10.
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How to Grow Lilies Successfully
“Probably success with Lilies is among the proudest
achievements that the gardener knows, yet many hesitate to
seek it because of the difficulties believed to attend the eul-
ture of these noble flowers. And while it is quite true that
certain species demand special conditions for their welfare,
it is also true that many will thrive under ordinary garden
conditions. Failure is nearly always due to a lack of under-
standing of the nature and requirements of the various
species, for, as a matter of fact, no garden is so poor and
hungry of soil, or so moist and shady, but it will successfully
entertain several kinds of Lilies.
“Winter damp and late spring frosts cause disaster among
them far more than actual cold; these are the forces chiefly
to be guarded against. To this end, good, sharp drainage
should be given all Lilies, and some sort of protective herb-
age through which the forward young shoots may make their
way secure against unexpected frosts and rough winds. Later
this herbage—it may be dwarf growing shrubs, ferns, or
herbaceous plants—gives to the mature stem the protection
it eraves from the too great heat of the sun, and keeps the
ground above the bulb more or less cool. These safeguarding
conditions are always found wherever Lilies grow naturally,
and such a broad hint from Nature will not be ignored by
the wise.
“Tn planting Lilies in situations that are actually swampy,
E. H. Wilson tells us to ‘Invert the flower pot at the requis-
ite depth, place the bulb on the upturned base, and surround
it with silver or gritty river-sand.’ This device somewhat
reproduces its natural conditions.
“On the other hand, nearly all Lilies are dependent upon
considerable moisture during the growing season and greatly
relish coolness above and below ground. Thin woodland,
gently sloping, where the soil is fibrous and rooty, and rich
in leaf matter, furnishes ideal conditions.
“Although all Lilies may be said to enioy some shade,
many, if given protection above their lower stems, will thrive
very well in sunny situations.
“In planting Lilies among other plants, it must be seen
to that their neighbors are not of too stout and pervasive a
character, for the bulbs resent being crowded and pressed
upon. But delightful effects may be brought about by plant-
ing among the bulbs s'ender growing plants that will shelter
the Lily stems and at the same time provide a becoming
setting and foil for the Lily flowers.
“For all Lilies save the marsh dwellers, a soil of fibrous
loam, sand, and leaf soil is the best, and should extend to a
considerab'e depth. No manure must come into contact with
the sensitive bulb, though feeding may be done from above
by means of a mulch of well rotted manure. It is a safety
first precaution to give all Lily bulbs, when planted, a
cushion and covering of clean sand to drain away superflu-
ous water and at the same time to keep the bulb properly
moist.
“The depth at which Lilies should be p'anted varies, not
only according to size, but according as to whether they pro-
duce one or two sets of roots. Some Lilies send out only the
fleshy perennial roots from the base of the bulb. These do
not require deep planting—twice the depth of the bulb is
sufficient and the Madonna Lily is happiest with its bulb
just covered with soil—and pretty poor soil at that.
“The stem-rooting species, on the other hand, those that
issue a mop of fibrous roots at the base of the stem, must
be sufficiently deep to protect this second set of roots from
injury from drought, frost and careless digging. Three and
one-half times the depth of the bulb is none too deep; that is,
if the bulb is two inches in diameter there should be seven
inches of soil above it at the least.
“A large proportion of the finest Lilies have this peculi-
arity, and to heed its significance is of the utmost import-
ance,
“To safeguard Lilies in winter, not from cold but from
the continual freezing and thawing common to our climate
(generally speaking, north of the Mason-Dixon line), which
tears and injures the roots and often heaves the bulb ecom-
pletely out of the ground, a mulch of manure or marsh hay
should be thrown over them after the ground becomes frozen.
Thus they are secure until the ingratiating spring sunshine
incites the tender young shoots to issue forth, and, thrusting
aside the hard materials that surround it, push upward to
greet another spring.”’—From ‘Beauty from Bulbs’, Scheepers.
“A word as to their place in the garden picture. Remem-
ber, they are among the most striking of all garden plants,
Unlike many other f'owers, you do not need a ‘mass effect’
with them to enjoy their great beauty. In nature, they are
seldom found in great quantities together. A single lily,
standing out against a background of evergreens, a hedge,
among tall shrubs, or making a charming contrast with a
group of some other tall flower, such as delphiniums, may
add more to the real beauty of the garden than an entire
‘bed’. Study your garden most carefully to select the spots—
not too many—where lilies are to go, and then plant not over
six or a dozen, under ordinary circumstances, in a place; two
or three will often look as well. Spend the extra amount on
more varieties, which will give you a longer season of these
beautiful flowers; they may be had from early June until
October.’—From The Book of Bulbs, by F. F. Rockwell.
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No Iris so Nearly Resembles the
This is a bulbous plant and as in the case of tulips,
daffodils, and the like, they should be planted about four
or five inches deep IN THE FALL. If in a very cold
climate, mulch with leaves, salt hay, or boughs as soon as
the ground freezes.
FROM
“Last night our Horticultural Society met and I had the
very great pleasure of showing the fine English Iris blooms
from bulbs bought from you last fall. I have had wonderful
luck with them here in spite of the fact that many iris
growers told me they would not grow. My bed was greatly
admired by all who saw them, and they gave me nearly a
month of bloom after the bearded iris had passed on.”
M. D. CURRIER,
1308 Waterman Avenue,
San Bernardino, Calif.
CALIFORNIA—
FROM MAINE
“The English Iris I bought from you last fall have just
begun to flower. They are certainly beautiful. Every one
who has seen them raves over ‘Gale 8. Hill.’ In my opinion
they crowd the Dutch Iris out of the picture, and a lot of the
aristocrats in the bearded group also. I came home this
afternoon just to erect a waterproof shelter over the blooms,
English
Iris
It seems that there is no
group in the iris category so
easily grown, to
flower, and so entrancingly
beautiful, yet so little known,
as the English Iris. None so
so sure
nearly resemb’e the orchid,
none are more adaptable to
cutting, and in addition to
these features, they flower
at a period midway between
the Bearded and Dutch varie-
ties, and the Japanese.
The «demand during the
past two years for the new
introductions
to
varieties this
ever,
has forced us
list of
season. How-
offering again
we have done
Special Assort-
ment containing a very wide
range of colors at a most
attractive price. This is done
limit our named
we are
this year, as
in the past, a
primarily to acquaint those
unfamiliar with this unusual
type, and to prove how easy
they are to grow.
Because of the prevailing
that
be grown
few
quote
two letters
spring from
widely separated points:
opinion among many
English iris can
successfully in on'y a
limited localities, we
herewith from
received last
Orchid
as there was a thunderstorm coming! I am enclosing an
order for a few more in different colors from mine.
“You people are to be congratulated for securing such
beautiful things as these new English Iris and making them
available at such reasonable prices.”
OLIVER P. YOUNG,
6 Fowler Street,
Bridgton, Maine.
Mixed Bulbs 50c Doxz., $4 per 100
MIXED, a wonderful mixture of Standard and
other varieties, providing a colorful show for
the garden or wonderful material for cut flow-
ers, at the very low price of—
75c per dozen,
or a whole hundred for $5.00
Get acquainted with the English type of iris,
you will love it. But it must be planted this
Kall—not next Spring! Place your order now.
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JAPANESE IRIS
“Japanese
“There is nothing in the garden like Japanese Iris
for arrogance, subtlety and sheer insolence of beau-
ty. This is precisely the effect conveved when one
sees Japanese Irises in large masses. When a few
plants are found on the banks of a stream, they
have more of piquaney and less of boldness. They
are the most striking flowers of July, and not so dif-
ficult to grow as the average gardener supposes.
“It is not true that Japanese Irises must have bogland or
even water in which to bathe their roots. They love mois-
ture, but will flourish in any good garden soil if water is
applied in abundance and if the exposure is sunny. The
latter point is important. It is useless trying to grow Jap-
anese Irises in a shady spot. Sunlight and moisture are the
two requisites for success with these plants.
“Let it be remembered that this type of Iris takes an
entirely different treatment from the Bearded Iris.
of being planted almost on the surface of the ground, the
crowns should be buried two inches.
Instead
“Peat can be added to advantage to soil where Japanese
Irises are to go. Unlike the bearded Irises, which delight
in lime, the Japanese forms prefer a soil which is some-
what acid. Lime should never be used with them.
important that the ground be kept well cultivated, never
being allowed to become hard or dry. A summer mulch of
pulverized peat lessens the amount of
and helps to hold the moisture.
It is also
hoeing necessary
“The location should be one where the drainage is good,
even though it be close by a pond. These Irises like to have
their roots reach water in summer, but stagnant water must
not stand around the clumps, and it is imperative that they
should not be caked over with ice in winter.
must
If they are
Irises must have plenty of room, and
never have competition from weeds or grass.
used in a general garden away from water, a spot should
be prepared for them by digging out a foot of earth and
working in an abundance of well rotted cow manure. If the
earth is at all heavy set the divided clump on a little mound
of sand. When winter comes a light mulch will be needed.
“There is only one way in which to get an abundance of
large flowers, and that is to supply water with a generous
hand
from ‘Horticulture’
during the spring before the buds open.’—Extract
Magazine.
+ + +
And from Mr. F. F.
we quote the following:
Rockwell’s valuable book on “Iris”
“The Japanese irises are the last of the more important
groups to flower. Beginning before the latest of the Tall
Bearded sorts have finished, they carry on the pageant of
iris beauty for most of another month, and to new peaks
of splendor.
“The Japanese irises, as already pointed out, differ from
all of the preceding sorts not only in flower form. but in
general habit of growth. They are considerably taller. The
effect as they grow in the garden, either at close view in
distance in landscape
that of the Tall
while to have
Not only are
bed, or at a
radically different from
it would be well worth
the hardy border or
planting,
3earded irises that
both, even if they bloomed at the same time.
the plants taller, but the foliage and flowers are less for-
that
is so
mal, and for reason preferable for certain types of
landscaping.
“Ror midsummer masses of color on a large scale, the
Japanese irises are unsurpassed.”
| Page Thirty-five }
The new
Kemp
JAPANESE
IRIS
“Richmond”
VUUTTU TUTTE T UTED O TAT HETT
In keeping with the Cooley policy of procuring the newest and best, we have secured stock
of a new strain of these gorgeous irises, the finest ever produced in this country. We refer to
the “Kemp’s Orchid Flowered Japs”, listed and described below. While they have been avail-
able through a very limited number of sources for the past couple of seasons, stock is still very
scarce and they have found their way into but few gardens. For size, delicacy of colorings and
vigorous growth, they leave nothing to be desired. As will be noted in the descriptions, many
of them run to shades of pink, rose, pale blue, gray and lilac. Can you imagine anything more
lovely ?
LIST OF VARIETIES
ATLANTA. Double. Rosaline pink, with hue of
soft lavender pink. Primrose yellow bloteh from
which radiate faint veins of bluish purple. Pistils
greenish white with bluish tips. 45 inches in height.
Each 75c
CELESTINE. Single. Deep silvery pink, veined
blue; orange blotch. Standards deep pink veined
blue. A 7-ineh flower, 50 inches tall.
Each 75c
COLLINGWOOD. Single. Lavender pink ground,
heavily brushed with violet. Standards very up-
right and long, petunia violet edged pink. One of
the most beautiful color combinations to be seen in a
Jap Iris. 32 inches.
Each 75c
CONSTANCE. Single. Cerulean blue feathering,
overlapping pale forget-me-not background; orange
buff markings at base of petals. Flowering in mid-
season, this is a prime favorite with visitors. 32
inches.
Each 75c
DAY DREAM. Single. Soft pinkish llae, lightly
veined pale violet blue with heavier shading of the
same surrounding cadmium yellow blotch. Standards
pale violet blue. Large in size, a soft pinkish laven-
der effect. Height 30 inches. Each $1.00
HARMONY. A finely ruffled variety, so distinet
from others that it is in a class by itself. Single, of
medium to large size, an exquisite oxide blue, veined
and edged lilae pink. Very prominent orange blotch.
Bright blue standards, pale lilae pink pistils. 42
inches. Limited stock. Each $1.00
LAWRENCE. Double. When flower first opens it
is Hortense blue, quickly changing to Ontario violet.
Huge blooms, with broad rounding petals. Rich blotch
extending one-third way up the petals in featherlike
formation. 42 inches. Each 75c
MARTHA KEMP. Single. Deep llae pink ground,
brushed venetian blue. The upright standards are
solid dark bluish violet; orange blotch. A very con-
spicuous flower, 7 inches in diameter, 4 feet in
height. Each 75c
+ Page Thirty-six }
Collection of
Kemp's New
Jape”. .
§ for $35
Your choice of any 7 of
the following sorts listed at
75e each:
Atlanta
Celestine
Collingwood
Constance
Lawrence
Martha Kemp
Marvella
Talmanya
and also, either
HARMONY
or
Day DREAM
Eight plants in all; vigorous,
husky roots, A-l in every re-
spect. Labeled and postpaid,
of course.
Above:
“KOMBARIN”
Below:
“MARVELLA”
See next page.
MARVELLA.
phlox pink;
Single. Phlox purple,
orange blotch at base of petals. Pistils
greenish white, tipped lavender pink.
splashed
Very large
blossoms, with broad petals. Midseason; height 32
inches.
Each 75c
RICHMOND. The newest Kemp introduction, put
out last season. Its rich lustrous color approaches
royal purple and dark violet. Some of the flowers
are lightly mottled and splashed with light pink;
prominent orange patch at base of petals. Mr. Kemp
says, “By far the richest colored Jap Iris I have ever
seen!” Only a few plants.
Bach $1.50
ROMANCE. Single. Cerulian blue, heavily mar-
bled pinkish lilac; cadmium yellow blotch at the
‘G
S
S
Bulletin.
There is a most interesting, well illustrated article on “The Iris in Japan,” by George M.
Reed of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, in the July 1931 issue of American Iris Society
Mr. Reed made a special trip to Japan to get the story he tells.
may be obtained from the Science Press, Lime and Green Streets, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
throat.
falls. Very showy variety with 8-inch blossoms ; 40-
Standards are uniformly colored same as
inch flower stalk.
Each 75c
TALMANYA. Pale blue,
splashed venetian blue; very bright orange bloteh.
kine’s irregularly
A splendid iris of great merit, of an unusual tone,
with finely ruffled flowers 74 inches in diameter,
40 inches in height.
Each 75c
VERNON. Single. Bright lavender blue on rosa-
line pink ground. Narrow band of orange on center
of lower third of petals. Standards oxide blue, pistils
ereamy white. An 8-inch flower of medium height,
being about 30 inches.
Each 75c
2,
D,
2
This Bulletin
| Page Thirty-seven |
Make
Your Own Selection
of Jap Iris
Any 10 for $3.00
Any 5 for $1.75
Choose from these only:
Angel’s Den
Azure
Cloud Dress
Hatsuki
Hosakawa
Jesephine Heywood
Kagarabi
Kasugano
Koko-no-iro
Komachi
Kombarin
Kumono
Kuro Kumo
Neptune
Nishika
Paragon
Rishono
Shiga
Shimoyo
Tuji
Violet Beauty
Wakamura
Yonomo
Better include one or two
second choices, in case we are
sold out of some you select.
Above: “CELESTINE”
Below: “MARVELLA”
SELECTED JAPANESE IRIS
Each
AIFUKURIN. Sgl. White ground, suffused and heavily edged violet, petaloid stamens edged petunia violet. An
exceptionally beawtitwl: Varveby ie sovsoeccccr. cvs ceenessvose eyele en stete aor oncneyortiepe anette ts aerenictrslctorraye Remeron saci tea ess nion a ake ae erin awe eer $ .75
ALICE BLUE. Db’. Large pale blue wath yellowimarkime sen. yeticcie-sersceteicystelensislete cheneteye «ieee el tebeaeds elete ie clolene he neater nck kee eee 50
ANGEL'S DEN. Dbl. Vinous purple; very good ‘growers seis oj. cccep tee cuctere custo ekcdei acces stale ois cota nicl aise sania eyes See ep ence eee 50
ASAGIRE. Dbl. White, etched, with blue; a: lovely <thimo, 2. ae 5 ccc ces cece ainteue see ae oot ene te Stay ease eens snare cuemseer ete na cheep re 50
AZURE: Dbl. Mauve: blue; vellowiblotch darks alow itty to. -c-cssctyetok dete Meer renee ence neve ee ects Slee eae Ronen a ene .75
CATHERINE PARRY. Dbl. Blue, overlaid with rosy red glow; high tufts in center lend distinetion.............. 50
CLOUD DRESS. Dbl. Grey, lhned lghtly-wath purple limesi ese cieds, peiciessrcue) enone ach oieue ictus «1 ichane setae faire ane ee ete 50
DOJI. Dbl... Beautiful, white overlaid. lavender: of rare) form) and! effect. 2a nc cis cicisyene Ses detonate eee Ce ae 1.50
ELEANOR PARRY. Dbl. Claret red, flamed white and blue as the flower ages .............. 00.00 cece eee e eens 50
FRANCES E. CLEVELAND. Sgl. A gigantic blue-lavender; one of the best of all Japanese irises................... 50
GENJIYAMA. Dbl. Rich dark purple, long orange blotch anda halo of blue... 2.2... nc wt ee eee tees -75
GOLD BOUND. Dbl. Large, pure: snow white, gold sbaraccacsctacsce src is cnaeie sheies-Uotee-uerenenes> semen eiaters cierto ieee eae Ree 50
HATSUKI. Sel; Uniform, blue} very attractive, strikingly blue™ 55 yoycsercrsy ete suersect instore caeteiocer cpenerere tonto peared eee eas 50
HOSOKAWA. Dbl. Purple blue, with white lines radiating from golden bar at center.............. 0.0: e cee ee ee eee -50
JEANETTE PARRY. Sel. White, suffused with lines of bluish violet. Deep amethyist violet standards............ 50
JOSEPHINE HEYWOOD. Sgl. Bright blue, vivid, purple sheen - 30.20.4502 accace wo Soest ceo) a ene Bi f5)
KAGARABI. Sgl. Fine light lavender; veined red purple. .. 2062 2 sletccec octet ee fsuepee seeiyn ey swie a eaten ook a Ie ae 50
KASUGANO. Dbl. Plum purple; pencilings, of lavender, orange blotch aris 4 oe4 cect. cemiet vias speieqets 4 cyaperei leners epee ane 50
KOKO-NO-IRO. Dbl. Fine large red purple with prominent orange blotch; very late................. 0.0.02. 0e eee 50
KOMACHI. Dbl. Deep violet purple variety of great beautyn cc), cet one sorcery host ack itbe amasaiene ee ac Eee 50
KOMBARIN:. Dbl. Extra fine: early: wihiten. sigs acute lene ie cio steucusie cies ees alone sacha eusse teense mau ca onelismetae ater en er ea cee ken een 50
KUMONO:. Dbl. Lavender, veined white, yellow) centers: )icp sccneve1- cieisicvers eteretielc ule perselcke elastin ei eee meee ene 50
4 Page Thirty-eight |
JAPANESE IRIS “DOJI”
Each
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MARGARET S. HENDRICKSON. Triple. Soft bluish violet, with white center, radiating out a blue cast. With its
lanceymwaviy spebals not triple tormation,, this iris is) imvayelass by itself. “Hach... cc... eee eis ss oe ep ei eicieis stsieis.e 1.00
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OSAMAKU MIYO. Dbl. Creamy or ivory white, delicately veined with blue. A very rare iris.................... .75
PARAGON. Sgl. Beautiful large flowers of deep wine red; very striking ........... 0000 cee cece cece eee eee e enue 75
PRES. HARDING. Dbl. Thick petaled flower of delicate shade of light blue, veined deep blue. Massive in size,
extramate; said by some to be ithe best of all Jap iris. uimited stock. Hach .. 2.2.2.2... ..c0cssceteccvmes enters 1.00
RISHONO Ww Dbl Red purple; overlaid brilliant blwes orange Cember oii. ou 5 ec aus cele oe wees se woes ae Fu wes bees .50
SHIGA Dblgwreddishsblues very large petals:heavily. veined White’ +. 46.200 6 cence es sees boa es eaters eee Sees ciae es 50
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VIObE LT BEAU LY.. Sel: Pansy-violet, yellow blotch; drooping petals... 0.0.6... sea cee hee cece ne een te ect ew sews 50
WAKAMURA. Dbl. Crimson violet, with white halo surrounding a yellow bar; sometimes blooms in fall............. £75
VONOMOMSely Amonster!tlowerun “mother of pearl? coloring oi. scree oes eee et cee oe He ose se dase ter test eeas 1.00
Three of the same variety for the price of two. Special quotations on large lots.
SPECIAL: One each, Pres. Harding, Osamaku Miyo, M. S. Hendrickson, and Aifukurin,
Four for $2.50, postpaid.
- Page Thirty-nine }
OPHIR MIKADO
MANDARIN HARVEST MOON
COLLECTION OF ABOVE FOUR HEMEROCALLIS
AS ILLUSTRATED, FOR $4.00, POSTPAID
These will provide a long season of bloom and give a good idea of the
progress which has been made in hybridizing this flower.
(See opposite page for complete descriptions. )
PRY LL
SS
BIA lan
SISOS
-+| Page Forty }-
A LOVELY stranger
comes tO Our
gardens . .
NEW AY BRID
HEMEROCALLIS
Not that this group of plants is exactly a stranger,
but the new introductions listed herewith are so
great an improvement on the familiar so-called “Day
Lilies” or “Lemon Lilies” that you would seareely
recognize them as such.
We have gathered together this limited list of the
finest new productions from American, Enelish and
Japanese hybridists, and we ean assure you that no
flower of the summer and early autumn season will
provide greater satisfaction where tones of yellow
and orange are desired. They are especially desir-
able in the Japanese Iris garden, or among the lily
plantings. for they lend a splash of color wholly lack-
ing in either of these groups. Besides, they are fine
cut-flower subjeets, for while the individual blos-
soms last for only a day, new ones follow so rapidly
that there is a continuous suecession of blooms. They
are deliciously fragrant.
CULTURE. Simple and easy to grow, they de-
mand only a reasonably moist soil, fairly rich, and
prefer—but do not require—slight shade. They are
true hardy perennials. Plants will be delivered in
September or October.
We offer the following varieties:
BAY STATE. Brilliant and glistening deep yellow
on four-foot stems. The flowers have a delightful
wavy edge which greatly adds to their beauty. A
free bloomer, commencing about July Ist and con-
tinuing through August.
Each $1.25, three for $3.00
CINNABAR. A recent variety of brownish red
coloring; cadmium yellow throat, outer half of pet-
als sprinkled with brown. Large flowers, with re-
curving petals. Blooms in July.
Each $1.50, three for $4.00
D. D. WYMAN. One of the famous Betscher hy-
brids, flowering throughout July and into August.
The hght golden yellow blossoms have a distinctive
tawny splash across each petal. Very large.
Fach $1.25, three for $3.00
FLAMID. Rich orange vellow, with brownish re-
verse. A very prolific bloomer. July flowering.
Each $1.00
GOLDENI. This is one of the most distinet in
the list, and while the flowers are not as large as
some others, the coloring is especially rich and beau-
tiful. <A rich orange with apricot undertone, self
colored, and produced in the greatest profusion. A
genuine gem, flowering throughout July and early
August; medium in height.
Each $1.50, three for $4.00
HARVEST MOON. Somewhat like the foregoing,
the coloring being sometimes referred to as “orange-
sherbet”. The petals are long and graceful, with
medium height stems. This combines beautifully
with blue flowers, either in the border or when cut.
See illustration. Each $1.25, three for $3.00
LEMONA. As the name implies, a pale lemon
yellow self; extra large in size. The wide spreading
blooms are borne on very tall stems, quite late in the
season. Each $1.00
MANDARIN. Clear lemon yellow, with greenish
east in the heart of each blossom. A very tall, wide
open, recurved type of flower, increasing rapidly
and commanding special attention in any planting.
Each $1.00, three for $2.50
MIKADO. Large flowers rising fully 10 inches
above the graceful curving foliage. Body of flower
is rich orange, with center of each petal blotched
ruddy purple-red. A striking and wholly different
sort, with stems over three feet in height.
Each $2.00, three for $5.00
MRS. A. H. AUSTIN. A very handsome hybrid
with deep golden yellow flowers; extra large and
flowers over a lone period. Each $1.00
OPHIR. Dark golden yellow, on stems that reach
42 inches. The individual flowers are extra large,
of heavy texture, and make a splendid companion
to the variety “Mandarin”.
Each $1.00, three for $2.50
VESTA. One of the shorter hybrids, but very dif:
ferent and beautiful. Deep uniform orange-yvellow,
lightly touched with orange-red. Petals are very
broad and overlapping, well borne above the foliage.
Each $1.50
+ Page Forty-one
Recent Noveltiesin....
ORIENTAL POPPIES
L422 RY
From Mr. Curtis, of Cincinnati.
AMUN RA. Red-orange, 28 to 30 inches high,
flowers 8-9 inches across. Outstanding quality.
NET, each $1.50
PEARL PINK. Very fine and distinct; a delicate
shade of hght pearly pink, vigorous and _ prolific.
Appears like one large tulip within a larger one. Its
delicate color cannot stand the strong reds and bright
salmons, and to see it at its best, should be planted
with blue iris or an early delphinium. Stock limited.
Medium height. NET, each $2.00
RED LACQUER. A new deep dark red. of strong
appeal. Stiff erect stems to 44 inches tall. Blooms
7 to 9 inches across. Well named. NET, each $1.50
MANCHU’S FAN. (Curtis, 1934.) Flame red, a
very large flower, oval in form, with the ereen bracts
extending almost to the top of the bloom. Makes an
entirely original effeet, different from any other
poppy, and the originator says, “I have a feeling it
will have an effect on the poppy family equal to that
of Dominion in the iris world.” Extra strone grower.
rapid of increase. NET, each $5.00
or ee NS)
From Dr. Neeley, of Paulding, Ohio.
JUNE DELIGHT. Very large bright silvery pink,
the color improving with age. This plant is so out-
standing among pink poppies that it is predicted to
have an even ereater future than the red variety
Lulu Neeley. Possibly the greatest of all of Dr.
Neeley’s introductions. Limited stock.
NET, each $10.00
PURITY. A beautiful soft pink without any spot
or blemish whatsoever. For stiffness of stem, form,
carriage, and clarity of color, no other poppy ap-
proaches it in its class. This, together with the other
novelties listed above, will be a favorite the world
over when sufficient stock can be propagated. Very
few plants. NET, each $10.00
CAVALIER. Larger than the enormous variety
Wurtembergia, perfectly formed, and lasts extra
long in flower, The color is glowing cerise. Few
plants. NET, each $5.00
ENCHANTRESS. Soft lilac-rose, a near approach
to lavender. Opens perfectly, holds its color remark-
ably well for this shade. A true noveltv of excep-
tional merit. Only a very few plants. NET, each $5
LBs RY
SPLENDOUR. (Howe, 1933.) This new and en-
tirely distinct novelty is being catalogued for the
first time this season. Brilliant, huge, entirely novel
in color, this blend of peach and apricot, entirely
overlaid salmon, is unlike any poppy we have ever
seen. Very late, and a vigorous grower. Each $3.00
if a. EZ:
LULU NEELEY
Poppies for Every Garden
BEAUTY OF LIVERMORE. Deep ox-blood red,
velvety texture. Each 50c
CERISE BEDDER. Brilliant cerise, producing a
ereat abundance of flowers. Bach 50c
EDNA PERRY. A very bright and lovely pink of
good form. Each 75¢
HENRI CAYEUX. Deep old rose, shaded into wine
eolor. An unusual and very beautiful poppy quite
unlike any other. Should be grown in a spot pro-
tected from hot afternoon sun. Each 75c
KING GEORGE. Large fringed flowers of bril-
liant scarlet, petals deeply cut like a parrot tulip.
Medium height, fast increaser. Each 50c¢
LORD LAMBOURNE. Fringed, like the foregoing
but with heavy black blotehes and a shghtly dif-
ferent shade. Each 50c
LULU NEELEY. Finest Oriental Poppy in the
world today that can be sold at a povular price. A
Oriental Poppy Collection
One of each for $2.50, postpaid.
LULU NEELEY—Giant blood red.
KING GEORGE—Fringed orange-searlet.
QUEEN LOUISE—Strawberry pink.
OLY MPIA—Very double orange.
PERFECTION—Fine salmon pink.
WURTEMBERGIA—Huee searlet.
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prolific blooming sort of deep blood-red, massive in
size, on tall straight stems.
Each 75c; three for $1.75; a dozen for $6.00
MASTERPIECE. Lilac color, marvelous flower,
but should be grown with slight protection from the
sun to prevent fading of the delicate color. Each $1
MENELIK. A definite orange, without much of
the scarlet tone, with black spots. Each 50c
MRS. FISHER. Extra large, deep crimson, +ft.
stems. Bach $1
MRS. PERRY. A very lovely salmon-pink.
Each 50c
OLYMPIA. A fluffy double poppy of soft orange.
with gray stamens in the center. Very free bloomer,
and the only double variety in the lst. Increases
very rapidly by runners, so plant away from other
varieties. Each 25c; three for 50c; $1.75 doz.
PERFECTION. Large deep flowers, entrancing
shade of pink with immense black spots at base.
Each $1
QUEEN LOUISE. A melting strawberry pink
flower of good finish, with prominent black and red
base spots. To 40 inches tall. Each 75c
SILVER KING. A wonderful new white poppy of
excellent form and unusual substance. <A tall and
profuse bloomer. Each $1.50
TRILBY. One of the last to bloom. Dark, lustrous,
deep red, the petals having a plaited appearance.
Very large, and one of the finest of all poppies.
Each $2
WATTEAU. Pure flesh-coral: covered with flow-
No blotch on petals. This is one of the rarest
Each $1.50; three for $4.00
ers.
and loveliest in our list.
WELCOME. Deep scarlet, with dusty
black center. Very large. Each $1.00
WURTEMBERGIA, Enormous cerise scarlet ; very
tall growing. An outstanding flower, attaining al-
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the central portion as well, and the brown anthers
swing loosely from pale green stamens. The stems
reach a height of four to seven or even eight feet on
BROWNI
The true form, very scare. This is one of the finest
lilies in eultivation. A noble pot plant. Immense
trumpet flowers, pure white on the face with brown
anthers and deep reddish brown externally. 2 feet.
July. Flowering size $2.00 each
GIGANTEUM HIMALAICUM
The noblest of all lilies. A most elegant plant
with large heart-shaped leaves and a stem often 12
feet tall bearing at the top many long tubular white
flowers with a tint of purple in the throat, very
fragrant. The ideal place for this lily is an open
woodland glade or a northern exposure sheltered
from the hottest rays of the sun. The large bulbs
should be set shallow in soft ground well mixed with
leaf-mould and sand. Satisfactory results cannot be
obtained by planting flowering-sized bulbs. We there-
fore supply only good sized bulbs to flower the year
after planting. The leaves are very beautiful the
first season without the flowers. 8 to 12 feet. June.
Each $4.00
HANSONI
A choice Korean species bearing many handsome
yellow flowers. Petals thick and durable. Very de-
pendable, but prefers leaf mould and partial shade.
3 to 4 feet. June.
35c each, $3.50 per doz.; 50c each, $5.00 per doz.
HENRYI
(The yellow Speciosum.) Here is one of the most
dependable and robust of all lilies, as well as one of
the most beautiful and distinct. Flowering in August,
and lasting long in bloom, the Henryi lily is of a
soft clear orange or orange-yellow, very heavy of
substance, and with a sort of beard or tiny ‘‘teeth’’
about the center. There are a few greenish spots near
established clumps. Should be planted 10 or 12
inches deep, preferably in sheht shade. Very hardy,
and thrives not only in cold sections but in the south
as well. Very fine large bulbs, 40c each, $3.50 per
ten. Mammoth size, 75¢ each.
MarTAGON ALBUM
A very pretty and dependable little alpine species.
Flowers pure white and waxy. Excellent for rock
or wild garden. 2 to 3 feet. June.
40c each, $4.00 per doz.
PARRYI
A native of California, solid lemon yellow in color,
and one of the most fragrant of all the lilies. When
grown to perfection it reaches a height of six feet
and carries from 10 to 25 blossoms. Will succeed best
if planted in a clearance in shrubbery in leafy loam,
where the roots can find sufficient moisture, although
the bulbs should rest in gravelly soil. Resents lime.
Base rooting, plant 5 inches deep. Blooms in July.
Each $1.00
REGALE
(Regal or Royal Jaly.) Unquestionably the best
known and most popular lily in the world today, dis-
covered in the mountain fastnesses of China some
years ago by E. H. Wilson, famed horticulturist. The
huge flowers are trumpet shaped, brownish rose on
the exterior, white suffused luminous yellow within.
One of the easiest of all lLhes to grow, it multiplies
rapidly, and reaches a height of five or six feet on
matured plants. The blossoms have a delicious scent.
It flowers in late June and July, and should be plant-
ed about 8 or 10 inches deep in sun or light shade.
Hardy anywhere. Extra selected bulbs.
Each 25c, three for 50c, $1.75 per dozen
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The New
SUINOE FE
Py
Because of its ease of
culture, rapidity of in-
crease, and its extreme
hardiness, the new SUN-
SET LILY is certain to
achieve widespread favor.
It is not only of the easi-
est culture, but is likewise
of rare beauty and robust
constitution. It has been
known to attain a height
of twelve feet, with from
20 to 40 flowers to the
stalk, and may be depend-
ed upon to grow consis-
tently to 5 or 6 feet. Not
particular as to soil, it will
thrive in full sun or par-
tial shade, and while it ap- a”
preciates good drainage, a
liberal amount of water
during the growing season
pays good dividends in
larger blossoms and great-
er height.
The SUNSET LILY has
few rivals in the group
which are generally char-
acterized as RED. No oth-
er red lly compares with
it in size nor height, and
certainly none of them are
as easy and = simple to
grow — it is practically
fool-proof. As will be noted
in the color illustration,
this lly is bright red in
color, the central portion a
being a bright yellow with SUNSET LILY
dark spots. The anthers (Please don’t confuse with L. Pardelinum, which somewhat resembles this picture. The Sunset Lily is
twice as large and finer in every respect.)
are long and very pro-
nounced, lending grace and airiness to the flower.
Stems are straight and strong with no tendency to Cooley’s Hardy Lily Collection
droop. Plant medium depth, about eight or nine
inches, in a position where water or seepage will not
stand during the winter. July flowering. 9
i
All seven of the following, properly packed,
labeled and prepaid, for $2.50.
Sunset Lily
PRICES: Strong well grown bulbs, each 75ce, 3 for : Testaceum, apricot-yellow.
$1.75, 12 for $5.00. Postpaid. Regale, white.
1 Henryi, orange-yellow.
Every lily bulb we send out will be a healthy, clean, fresh ] Umbellatum, orange-red. ;
specimen of flowering size. If you have been disappointed All first quality blooming size bulbs.
before in buying lily bulbs, just give us a trial order.
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TENUIFOLIUM
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Two new Lilies, produced by
the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture!
SHUKSHAN
To those familiar with Lilium Humboldtii this new
lily might be easily visualized as a great improve-
ment, with extremely large flowers of a soft tone of
salmon-orange, and with a lesser number of spots.
The few spots present are of large size and confined
largely to the central portion of the flower. Shuk-
shan is a loosely built flower, produced on stiff but
shghtly willowy stems. It is one of the easiest doers
in our collection of new hybrid lilies, and will thrive
in sun or semi-shade, is not particular as to soil as
long as it is not too wet or hardpan. Plant about 10
inches deep or perhaps shghtly deeper in the north-
eastern part of the country. Height, up to 6 feet.
Each 75c, three for $2.00
KULSHAN
Very much hke the foregoing in all respects, ex-
cept that it is very heavily speckled with soft brown-
ish spots. Not quite as tall. The same type of hybrid,
and should be accorded the same treatment. This is
being offered for the first time this year. Very lim-
ited stock. Each $1.00, three for $2.50
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SULPHUREUM
One of the rarest and grandest of all lilies. It is
among the last to bloom, the flowers being produced
~
in September. Color inside is pale sulphur yellow,
becoming more intense yellow in the throat. There
is a greenish gleam inside the flower contrasting
remarkably with'the yellow tone, and the exterior is
streaked and shaded reddish brown. The individual
blossoms are enormous, attaining a length of ten to
twelve inches. Height five to seven feet. As it is
stem rooting, it should be planted very deep, ten
inches at least, and in cold sections it should be
covered with a mulch in winter. Our bulbs are grown
right here in Oregon, and are of wonderful size. Very
limited stock. Each $1.50, three for $4.00
Lilium sulphureum
I measured one of the best stems today and found it to be
S feet in height and carrying seven magnificent trumpet-
shaped flowers each 8 inches in length and the same across
the slightly recurved mouth, the spread of the horizontally-
disposed blooms being 2 feet.
The soil in which the bulbs were planted consists of
heavy and rather soapy loam, to which was added a little
leaf-mould and sand. This was necessary as the natural
soil here is sandy clay.
As this Lily grows so tall and slender—the stem is not
more than *4 inch in diameter—and blooms rather late, it
is advisable to plant on the sheltered side of a wall or shrub
in order that the huge flowers may be protected from the
autumn gales. One of the groups in question faces full east
with a 10-foot bush of Erica arborea in its rear, which
breaks the strong gales we have from the west at this
season of the year.
This fine, hardy Lily was discovered by Mr. W. Boxall in
Upper Burma, and this gentleman sent bulbs to Messrs.
TESTACEUM
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SUNSET LILY AS GROWN IN THE GARDEN
Hugh Low and Co., with whom it flowered in 1889. For
some reason it has been given the reputation of being only
half-hardy, but I think that in time this will be found to
be incorrect, and I advise anyone interested to plant it
without the slightest hesitation, and plant the bulbs 9
inches deep, care being taken to see that the position is
fairly well drained, especially where the natural soil is
clay.—E. Markham in Gardening Illustrated.
‘TENUIFOLIUM
(The Siberian Coral Lily.) Bright coral-red. Best
for rock gardens. 12 to 18 inches tall. May and
June. 15¢ each, $1.50 per doz.
TENUIFOLIUM GOLDEN GLEAM
A very fine form with flowers of a rich golden
apricot shade. Identical otherwise with the common
coral red type. 40c¢ each $4.00 per doz.
TESTACEUM
(The Nankeen Lily.) Perhaps the most distinct in
color of all lilies—a soft apricot or yellow-buff. gen-
erally deseribed as nankeen yellow. Although known
and grown for many years, testaceum is still quite
rare, mainly because so many growers send out dis-
eased stock. We have secured the cleanest and
healthiest planting of this lily that it has ever been
our pleasure to see growing, and purchasers may be
assured that finer bulbs will not be found anywhere.
The Nankeen lily is very well adapted to planting in
the border, and makes a lovely companion to del-
phiniums, as it blooms at about the same time. Plant
quite shallow, about three inches, and do not disturb
the clump. It will increase in size and beauty with
each succeeding year. Especially
bulbs, $1 each, $10 per dozen.
no deliveries after Oct. 20th.
large
Plant this lily early;
selected
UMBELLATUM
A very easy subject to grow, and especially desir-
able because it flowers ahead of practically all the
other lihes in this list, being at its best in early June.
The flowers are produced in umbellate heads, several
in the clusters. and are a bright orange or orange-
red in color. The growth is stocky, stems being about
two or two and one-half feet tall. Plant four or five
inches deep. Hardy and most reliable.
Each 40 cents, $3.50 per dozen.
W ASHINGTONIANUM
(Mt. Hood Lily.) This fine species from the moun-
tains of Oregon is the principal trumpet-flowered
lily native of America. Tall, leafy stems bear as
many as 25 sweet-scented blooms which open white,
but change to pink and wine color with age. Col-
lected bulbs often supplied are liable to fail due to
bruises and drying. Our garden-grown bulbs are
fresh and healthy. Good drainage required.
40c each, $4.00 per doz.
WILLMOTTIAE
This is one of Mr. Wilson’s best introductions from
Central China. It ranks among the finest hardy
lines. Foliage long and very deep green. Flowers
recurving, bright orange-red. 4 to 6 feet. July.
50c each, $5.00 per doz.
SULPHUREUM
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