Iris Gardcns. Although slrcialization

HIS catalog marks the tenth anniversary of the founding of Schrciner's
Iris Gardcns.Although slrcialization
in a singlcflowcrwas a comparativcly
ncw vcntrue a decadcago, tbc intcrvcning years
hive witnessed- along with a rcmarkabl-eincrc4scof interest in horticulture gcnerally the
discovcryby thousandsof flower-loversthat irisgrowing constitutes a specific hobby that is
uniquely enjoyable. Simultaneouslyscoresof
hybridizers havc been busy improving thc iris
to a dcgreecqualled by few other flowers. Into
this catalog we have carcfully gathercd thc
finest ncw varieties from all over thc world,
evaluating them as f.aitly as wc have becnablc.
In sizc, gracc,prfection of form, and richnessof
coloring many of thc oewcr listings arc truly
superb.
Wc wish to take this opportunity to thank
our many fricnds and customcrsfor thcir valucd
patrooage and for thcir numcrous helpful suggcstions, many of which are now incorporatcd
into this catalog. To all our fcllow iris-lovers
we extcnd sincerestwishcs for a pleasant iris
season'
Roarnr scnnrrNra.
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The first ntarlnniris. Heretofore so-called''reds" have either carried a touch of purple in their
Beowulf:
make-up or have leaned strongly toward a light coppery tone. Beouaf, unlike either group, is a true maroon, producing in the garden picture an entirely new effect, being not only rich and deep like any of thc
purple-reds,but at the same time warm and softly glowing like the coppery type. Bcouaff is exceptionally
easy on the eyes- so much so that discriminating garden visitors have pronounced it among their ten
favorite iris. This imposing introduction, which is picturcd on page 7, has falls of fullest Dominion velvetiness: solid, smooth maroon blending to a generousmargining of soft, rich brown. Standards arc of.
this same deep brown tone. A golden beard gives a glowing center to the flower. Beowalfis far more
beautiful than GraceStilrteaant- one of its parents. It is a bit similar to JEB Staart but is less brown and
more maroon. It is a large iris, early-blooming, well branched, and 32 inches ,"tt.
each SIE.OO
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An unusual yellow blend (pictured on page2). The color is mainly a clear warm yellow in the
Caprl:
standardsbut the falls arc overlaid an attractive fawn or tatry-gold. The combination is soft and pleasing.
Capri is a Brano derivative of superb form, with flaring falls of Frieda Mohr type, and the heaviest of substance. Flowers arc latge. We exhibited this as a seedling at the Minnesota Iris Show in 1935 where it
won the blue ribbon in the seedling class and was also awarded the grandchampionship of the show.
This variety is ideal for foreground planting, being moderately branched and about 30 inches tall.
Price, each S7.5O
For several years we have had a block of unusually red-toned seedlingsunder observaMareo Polo:
tion. After careful selectionwe finally chosethis sprightly, vivid flower as the outstanding one and named
it aftet that colorful personality of the Middle Ages, Marco Polo. It is a clear-tonedbicolor with lustrous
rose standardsand brilliant, velvety crimson falls. In general effect it comes the nearest to spectrum red
of. any iris we have seen. The color is solid without detracting venation. A nice orange beard contributes
a sprightly touch of color. Modetately large, it has good branching and nicely placed blooms. 36 inches
tall' Pictured on page 6'
price, each firb.oo
An exquisite new cream iris with a charm that eludes both the camera.(page 8)
Golden Treasure:
or any word-picture we could paint. Its loveliness seemsto lie principally in its shimmering silkiness of
texture and in the subtle infusion of golden light thruout the center of the flower. The beard is bright
orange. We would have named this iris "Goldenheart", had the name been available, so appropriately
does this name suggestthe effect of a glowing inward light characteristic of this flower. One well-known
authority said of GoldenTrearure,"It's practically the ultimate in its class." The flower has excellent substance,fine form and size, and a well-branched stem. Height is 36-40inches. Once this iris has been seen,
we predict its popularity will becomewidespread'
price, each fizo.oo
1 Each of Beowulf, Capri, GoldenTreasureand Marco Polo f.ot $SO.OO.
A giant, late-blooming deep yellow. The fine domed standards,delightfully
Lu,elrezia- Bori (1935):
ruffled and fluted, arc a partictrlar feature of this iris. The long falls, deeper in color than the standards,
have an olive reflex toward the beard, which pales soon after the flower opens. The bloom is of good substance and the bright beard adds to its attractiveness. Stem is very tall (n-+Z inches) with candelabrum
branching. Lucre4iaBori created a great deal of favotable comment when shown at the 1935 National Iris
show at Nashville' perfectly hardy (as are ar our introductions)'
price, each #22.50
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colorsin delinitecontrastto yellow, as blue,
when "blended" as in theselovely new iris,
become pefiectly and exquisitely harmoni ous.
In addition to the new Capri, of courtly
form and all-around excellence(pictured
here and describedin detail on page 1),
we have another outstanding iris in this
color classin JeanCajteux,the Dykes Medal
winner in France for 1931. This full-petaled
iris with its slight suggestionof a frill, has
a pleasing grace and opulence of form. Its
novel tones of light havana brown with a
lustre of golden biscuit tan show up at their
richest in the slanting rays of the early
morning sun.
Bright and cheery is Gold.enLighr, a
heavily ruffled variety of pleasing tones of
rich cinnamonand orange-redblendedwith
yellow. It is a sprightly, warm-toned iris,
valuable in any landscapeplanting . . . A
lovely blend that we have enjoyed for several years is Euolution. Though rather indescribablein color, in general effect it can
perhapsbest be called a light coppery btonze
overlaid a rich blue. It is a tall iris, very
distinct, vigorous, and carrytng especially
fine foliage throughout the season.
Representinga new advancetoward ochrered is distinctive Marl Geddes. It rs a biCAP
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color with standardsof ochraceoussalmon
and falls of Pompeian red. There is a bit
too much veining in the falls, but the color
is so unique that until a superior sort is
produced we must give this variety the
recognition that is its due.
Dr. Ayres in his more recent hybridizing
fud hu* Wo,,,^th
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Pl"ntings seems
to have worked very extensively and
successfully
in the blend classes.Tint O'Tan,
Unique to the realm of iris in all the floral kingdom are
those subtle color-harmoniesknown as blends. Rich, sofr,
self,which
a bright, translucent,golden-tan
carrieswell in the garden, is one of the best
and glowing, they may catry as one component any tone
found in the iris; the other color, however, is sure to be
of his newer creations.
Another blend
yellow, suffusedthroughout the flower and sparkling with
the iridescencefor which the iris is so fustly famous. When
with a hlac blaze flushed upon the fall. k
mauve or blue of any depth. For, strangely enough, even
cribed on page 23.
of quality is Sunol,a lustrousgolden bronze
is an iris of fine substance,with blooms well
this infusion becomesthe dominant color tone. we classthese placed on stems of moderate height.
iris as yellow blends. The other color may be pink, brown, Other blends of merit will be found des-
kth Ua+,iegatas
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The improvement in our varieqatas or
y ellow bic olor sh a s p ro c e e d e d
ra p i l l y , g i v _
ing us clearer colors with bright and effec_
tive contrasts. Size and manner of branch_
ing have been vastly improved, as well as
height of stem. The use of this tyoe of
coloring in your garden will create some
r'ery attractrve accents, the radjant yellow
standar dsand v iv i d l y c o l o re dfa l l s c o m b i n lng very effectivelywith other colors parti_
cu lar ly wher e bri g h tn e s si s n e e d e d .
King Juba is one of the selectvariesaras:
its glisteningold gold standards,.rd glr.r.tre d f alls ar e r em i n i s c e not f rh e d a y so ?ro v a l
splendor when rich velvets *...
"-b.oi.lered with elaborateworkings of gold.
The thrill of viewing the Grand Canyon
of the Colorado inspired the naming of the
i ris E / T ouar . k i s a l u x u ri o u s fl o w e r w i rh
an air of sombredignity. Especiallyelegant
are the falls of deep, velvery, oriental
maroon, which appear quite black at a
distance. The standards have a golden
sh eenand a br on z es u fl u s i o nw h i c h m a k e i t
very distinct and un_likeany other blended
vattegata.
Vision is one of the rop-notchers in rhis
co lor c las s . I r ha s h o n e y -y e l l o ws ta n d a rd s
and garnet-brownfalls, with a bright beard.
Pl anr habir s ,s r em ,a n d s ra ru rea i e a l l u e ry
fine.
A differently formed flower is Aurex, of
Ambastadeur
derivation, as is plainly shown
b y it s f or m and h a b i t. It i s a s o fi y e l l o w
with light red-brown falls. Stem and
branching are good during moist years,but
suffer along with the color in dry seasons
or in dry locations.
Henri Riaierebelongs ro rhe pastel type of
vatiegata. It is softer, more delicately colo red r han any of th e p re c e d i n g . Sra n d a rd s
ate a soft lemon yellow and falls a rosy Trlac
margined with cream with a blendine of
canary yellow roward the throat. ,t, .irittr
Marl Geddesthere is considerable venation
on the {alls. Henri Riuiereis a large iris, tall,
vi g o r ous ,and lat e b l o o m i n g .
Decennialis an iris with a varjation in coloring that
is
rnteresting and valuable. The standards are a solid tone
of
medium yellow, the falls a rich velvety purple - nor brown_
toned as with all the preceding ,^riegit^s.
ril/hile it is true
that these conrrasry iris of prevailingly
rich red and bronzy-sold hues should b. .rsej ,p"ringiy,
they come into their own when planted among bl.ndr,
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cially the blue and yellow, or among the deep_tonedrich
red iris. Seemingly bold and ,*"gg..y compared ro rhe
genteel, fragrle airs worn by most iris personalities, they
contribute an important element of variety to the iris realm.
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A limited group possessingwhite or near-white
standardsand blue, pink, or purple falls, the amoenas
hold great promise of future development.
Already we have severalexcellent ones, the most
striking being the sensationalSbabJel:an- in many
respectsthc most unusual iris listed in this catalog.
Named for that lavish emperor of India who ruled
three centuriesago from the famous PeacockThrone,
Shah Jehan is itself an extravaganza of color, containing no less than seven distinctly different hues.
The standards are a delicate creamy-buff faindy
edged lavender; the falls are rich and magnificent,
quickly blending from a light fawn at the haft to
a glowing copper, then to a rich deepchestnut. This
in turn changesto a gorgeous tone of lustrous velveti purple - the dominant color of the falls. Imperceptibly this rich purple changesto a softer plum
or magenta and this finally to a lavenderedgeryhich
repeats the margining of the standards. The beard
is of the richest orange. The entire effect, for all the
extraordinary r^nge of color (with which no other
iris or perhapsno other puer cafl compare) is subtly
harmonious and inveigling. Shah Jehan has been
called a "study iris" - Certainly one can look at
it by the hour and find ever-new beauty in its opulent Oriental coloring - beauty which will long
afterward "flash upon the inward eye."
This jewel among irises is unusually tall and well
branched as well as large and perfectly formed. An
exceptionally late blooming-season adds to its
value.
Sticklers for terminology might call
SltabJehan a blended amoena. It is the hardest of
all iris to classify, being almost equally contrasty
blend, blended amoena, or pastel variegata.
Another iris of this amoena group is the cream
and watermelon-roseMarquita. Its luminous cream
standards,"silken, hushed, and chaste", are the
last word in serene but warm exquisiteness. The
watermelon-rosefalls are veined rather than solidly
Dorothl DieQ may be classed as
colored.
another superior amoena. It is easily visualized as
a B. Y. Morriton type (white and purple) much improved in size and coloring.
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Whether the iris will ever reach spectrum red is
still an open question. A considerableportion of
the efforts of modern hybridizers has been directed
toward this goal, however, and recent developments
have been remarkable in the advancesmade. Certainly the rich velvety wine-reds, copper-redsand
near-crimsonsalready achieved arc among the most
handsome of modern Iris. To those familiar with
only the old "squalens" type of twenty yeats ago,
these new reds will indeed be a revelation.
In addition to Beowulf and Marco Pala (described
on page 1) two splendid iris vying for honors are
Joyene and Ethel Peckhanz.The latter is the larger,
but Joycetteexcels in form. Largest of all the reds
and one of the largest of all iris is the gargancuan
War Eagle. In tone it is more subduedand coppery
than the two preceding.
Spokanis an iris in still another tone of red. Very
coppery, it has the brilliant color of gay King Tut,
but is several times as large. It will make one of
the brightest spots in any iris planting. Two of the
carlier reds that are still imoortant are the self-
colored Dauntless and the very similar Indian Chief.
The latter is more of a bicolor and an eadier bloomer.
Both are of the famous Dominion race and have the
finer points of this excellent strain of iris.
Besidesproducing Indian Chief,Dr. Ayres has given
us another fine red in the newer Checrio.Bright and
upstanding, this excellent iris has tones of cherry
red with darker velvety falls. Another colorful,
sprightly iris is Jlr Launcelot- a rcal color gem.
Of flashy chestnut red, it attracts the eye and draws
We have
many a second glance in passing.
always liked the rich velvety brown tones o[. Grace
Stwteoant. A conspicuousbright orange beard lends
much distinction to this fine iris.
When we consider that the now outmoded Ambatsadeurwas a sensational advance in reds only a
decade ago, one can marvel at the progress being
made in iris breeding. The improvement in a quarter
of a century is relatively as great as the difference
between a l9l2 model car and one of the present
d^y. For the uninitiated truly a treasure field of
enjoyment and pleasureawaits discovery.
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Gold.enTreasure,
pictured on this page, is not a white,
but an enameledcream with a sparkling overcast of
gold dust and a golden suffusionat the haft. At once
rich and exquisite,it will blend ideally with snowy
whites and light yellows in performing the vital function of "lighting up" an iris planting. (The principal
secret of having a lovely iris garden is, in fact, the
generoususeof light colors,especiallywhites, creams,
and yellows. In a setting of the latter, blues look
brighter and purer, and the Dominion velvetiness of
reds and purples finds the foil to set off their rich
effects.)
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One of the first growers in the U. S. to import
Gudrun,we realized when it first bloomed that it was
an elegant variety and at once included it in our First
Hundred. It has been gratrfying to observe the general acclaim with which Gudrun has been greeted
more recently as it becamebetter known. Extra large
blooms of a warm tone of pure white overlaid with
a bright crystalinesparkle of gold, it is easily one of
the loveliest white iris. Its heavy, velvety petals are
in its class.
In speaking of white
unsurpassed
iris, we must mention Purissima.Although tender, it
is one of the purest and finest to date - taII, large,
snowy, and of a classic |l.arrngform. Though hard to
grow in cold climates,one year's successful
blooming
will be adequate recompensefot all one's trouble.
Similar to Purissima but more Ilaring and with the
richest yellow beard is the beautifully named Easter
Morn. Unfortunately, it too is tender.
Among the hardy whites is the exquisrte Crlstal
Beauty- immaculate, chaste, snow-sculpturedinto
the most delicate oval symmetry. The stalwart Snowking may become the standard white of the future.
Less distinctive, perhaps,than some of the aforementioned, it combinesto a marked degreethe best qualities of all: height, size,hardiness,and purity of color.
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CROWN
Pictured to the left isl'ioht Crown,t most unusual iris, namedby
Dr. Kirkland from the mists that enshroudthe hills around Athens,
which was known in ancient times as the "City of the Violet
Crown". While thete arc m^ny fine blue iris and several excellent
pinks of recent origin, there are, curiouslv, very few varieties in
the intermediate shadesof lavender or mauve (excepting of course
the mauve and yellow blends). In fact, practically the only outstanding lavender iris that is a pure self-color is Violet Crown. It
is really a deep tonc of lilac with a rich, glistening texture. We
recommendthis iris very strongly not only for its beauty and distinctivenessbut also for its fine height and branching and its freeblooming habits.
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Pr es ent u r y |e of c olor in g 1 . e cu liar to the iri s , s o, t o( ) , c lo t he plic at z r s . I n n o
oth cr flo rve r clo r v hit e bloom s hav e s uc h c u r i , r u s
rrrarg inin gs of bluc , r os e, ( ) r lar , enc ler "s t it c h e c l " ,
stil.plccl, or sr,rlfuseclalong the eclgc. The efi-ect is
qr.ra intan cl so tne t im ess t ar t ling. I n ; r c lc lit iont o t h e i r
novel colo ring , s ev c r al of t he liner plic at as r i v a l
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C)utstanrling as one of tire finest of all Iris is La.r
An,qele.r,a tall,
large-florvered plicata rvhich
has
l.rovecl a ruggecl grower ancl free bloomer in most
parts of thc States. The lustror-rssnowv rvhrteness
a s light p e n o f th is classic bc aut v is enhz ur c ecbv
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cilin g of fre sh light blue along t he haf t anc l a t t h e
. lanr p- lik e is t he ce n t e r ba se of the star - r c lar c lsSo
glo lr', tlr-reto th c r t c h golt lc n bear d, t hat one u n c o r l sciou slr. sccks to look int o t he c ent er of t he f l o i v e r .
Due to its ta ll s t ill s t enr s ar - r ctlhe ex t r a- heav y s u b sttrnce of rhc bloours, [,0: lttge/et stencls lvinc] ancl
rein a cln rir:rblr,.
A sister seedling of Lo.r At,ge/e.ris Sun ["rsnci.tco,
the recil.ient of the Dvkes Mccl:rl for 1927. Perstrnallv we believe its sister seeclling, Lo.r Angelet,
r'voulcl have been a more cliscerning selectior-r. Satt
I:rtnci:co is .,eined biuc-lave ncler on both the stanclartls an tl the fe lls .
. St ill a lar ger v ur r iet l', r v i t h
more generor-rssti1.pli11gof a bear-rtiful light
blue
ttrne is Th eo do linf u. lr r r nt r t s c v c r r s it is s ur e l v o n e
of the fin est; in e c lr v s e; Ls onit is lik elv t o be a b i t
Ioo se in 1lo ',1'e r .I n c olor it is 1. ; 1; [ 1f lv t l' r e m o s t
deligh tful of the 1. lic x gx 5.
F,lectrt, a Nel-treska originetion, is a harclv, e;rrlr'
so rt of a ttractiv e r ounc lec l f or m .
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In looking thru our "Iris Lover's Catalog" for
1930,we find that of the 100 Best Iris for that year,
only sixteen remain in our First Hundred of today. *
Such amazing progress has been made in six short
years that this might well be called a "golden age"
in the development of the iris. Especially is this
true in the case of the yellows (long a backward
color section). Where even so recently as 1930, the
best available in this classwere Aliquippa, Chasseur,
Coronation,Nebratka, Primrose, and Prairie Gold, we
have today recent acquisitions two or three times
as large and incomparably more beautiful.
One of the loveliest of the new yellows is Eclad.or,
from the magic hand of Cayeux. Unrivalled in
graceand symmetry, this superb iris possesses
a uniform color tone of crystalline canary yellow, with
iust a touch of golden-brown venation at the haft,
reminding one of the soft brown lines in the throats
of waxy yellow "lady-slippers". No yellow iris
surpdssesEcladorin exquisitenessof sheen, its tex*El Capitan, Sensation,Baldwin, Sir Michael, Dolly Madison,
Midgard, Trostringer, Frieda Mohr, Grace Sturtevant, Magenta,
Mrs. Valety West, Los Angeles, Purissima, San Francisco,Wm.
Mohr. Dorothv Dietz.
ture being of the fine type known as "enameled".
Like several of the yellows its standards display a
charming touch of fluting.
Deepest of all yellow iris is California Gold., most
easily described as a golden Grace Sturteoant with
closedstandards. Its color is very rich and lustrous,
having a slight brassy overcast which in no wise
detracts. In this same register is our own Lacre4ia
Bori, latger flowered and with a most distinctive
ruffling. An earlier blooming giant is Happ1 Days,
a bit less distinguished in form than the three preceding yellows, but probably destined, from its
all-around quality, to be unexcelled in popularity.
V/e take a great deal of delight in Phebuswith its
preciseoval form, excellent substance,large number
of blooms to the stalk, and soft tone of yellow.
Valuable for border work where its exceptional
height can be used in the background against shrubs
is the subdued bronze-yellow, Alta California. Two
fine standard sorts are Pluie D'Or and Coronation,
describedin detail on page 24. . . . Generousplantings of any of these fine yellows produce the effect
of warm, sunlit patches in any iris garden, freshening up the blues, and adding life to all the iris colors.
9u Pontonc,lities
People whose hobbies run to the collecting of
first editions, antique furniture, old china, coins,
arrowheads, guns, or the thousand and one things
from match boxes to oil paintings which appeal to
the "collector's instinct" , realize that intere$ing
aariation is the basis of the collection value of any
type of object. Anything which does not exist in
many interesting forms can hardly be "collected".
Stamps, inanimate as they are, are the most common of all collected things becauseof their extraordinary vadratior in geographic and historical interest and significance. Flowers, while a comparatively recent object of collectors'zea7,are in many
ways a collection object par excellence. Instead of
being merely lifeless representationsof beaury on
paper or canvas, they are living beauty itself; and
if the flower chosen for collection happens to be
the iris, it is one which manifests rcmatkable vatiation in personality. We have everything from
handsome,regal reds,gay swashbuckling vatiegatas,
yellows, warm and cheering as spring sunshine, to
immaculate virginal whites, winsome, fraglle pinks,
and blues tranquil or profound.
No one not
famihar with the modern iris can imagine the
individuality bred into this flower. Though many
people use iris extensively for massed landscape
plantings, for which they also are ideal, many other
flower lovers find possessionof AN IRIS COLLEC71ON of 25, 50,100 or more varieties and adding
to it, a hobby replete with never-endingthrills.
On the two pages preceding we have illustrated
several distinct iris personahties: Cydnur, bright
velvety blue with an orchid-like veining and interesting margin; Euphory, a captivating gem, curled
and frilled - a rich gold with a lustre of metallic
lavender on the falls; exotic Wm. Mohr, one of the
landmarks of iris development- a variety always
discussed when one finds iris fans "exchanging
notes"; giant Paulette,a blue of enamelledtexture so large that a single fall measures3%" actoss(mote
than the width of this column); Legend,famous purple, type ofthe perfectcandelabrumbranching. These
outstanding iris are all described more completely
in their respectivecolor classes.
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(The 100Best Iris for 1936)
STNCS its inception, one-of the leading featuresof our catalog
u, has beenour selectionof the "HundredFinest lris for the Year.;;
As we have mcnrioned in seasonspast, this choicc is the result
of tcsting out many hundrcds of virictics in our own garden, of
visiting c-achycar severalof thc largest iris plantings ii America
outslde of ouf own, and of an extensivecorrespondenccwith leading fancicrs both at home and abroad. While it would be difficult,
naturally, to climinate all element of pcrsonal tastc from such a
selecrion, we bclieve that the respcctln which this list is hcld
(as evidcnced by thc large number of aDprcciativc lertcrs we
receivc).is indicirivc of a-high degrce of iripartialiry governing
our choice. Also it is intcresting to observc rhat'dispite thE
provcrbial variation of tastes, thev- tcnd t0 cofierrondfar iorc tban
ihel tary. For instancc, can ihere'bc very much'argumcnr rhat a
fine iris should posscssa quicr haft (or'at least re"strictcdvcnation), that ;t shbuld havc-closedstandardsand broad falls, thar
colors should bc purc.and hatmonious, texture lusrrous, branching
and caniage,graceful? Probably most of the real variation ii
tastcs ariscs from color prcferenccs, and in this respect any fancicr
White
Sclfs
(lA)
CrystalBeauty
f
EasterMorn
I
Gudrun
J
1 Purissima
sno*t ing
]
Venusde Milo
f
Violets
(2C)
f Los Angeles
Plicatas
(lB)
Amoenas
(1c)
I
s".r"r.nro
SanFrancisco
]
Tarantella
I
f Theodolinda
( Dorothy Dietz
Marquita
I
f StrahTehan
Blue
Blends
(2x)
Mauve
and
Mauve
Blends
(ra;
Blue Triumph
f
I
I
I
I
I
I
ItI
I
\
can, and will, securefor his gardcn morc iris in thc colors he prefers.
The new and trial varictics listcd on the following Dasessenerally representiris ofhig_h.quahly as far as beauty gojs.' P"robibly
abour a third of thcm (depcnding on which onJs sivc a pooi
account of thcmselvcs as performeis in our trial sar'den for"two
successiveseasons)will win a place in our First Ifundred.
Iris prices depend on quantity of stock available as wcll as on
the quality of a variety itself. Flowcr lovcrs who want the most
iris value for their moncy should first secure the lower-priced
varicties of the First Hundred. At the same time it should not
be.thought that all varieties in thc First Hundred are of equal
value. Many of the newcr ones selling from 91.00 ro $20.00 eich
-As
are amazingly bcautiful and largc,
to the varieties in the
SecondHundrcd, thcy, too, haveihcir place. When one considcrs
the thousands of iris varicties in commerce today. a varictv in
the Second Hundred even, is still very near the top.
The following is our selection of thc Hundred Finest lris for
1936:
BlackWings
BlueVelvet
Meldoric
Mrs. J. L. Gibson
RoyalBeauty
St. touis
Samba-Diouf
sir uichael
len^y^
Valor
Winneshiek
( Evolution
I K. V. Ayres
Ningal
J
Persia
I
\ Serenite
(
I
I
I
I
AnneMarie Cayeux
B"ld*io
ootty Madison
Ozone
Pres.Pilkington
Violet Crown
I
Wm. Mohr
f
El Capitan
Pacific
Light
Blues
(2A)
Paulette
Sensation
Pink
Blends
(+x;
Shining Waters
( Golden Light
j Hollywood
( Directeur Pinelle
i Itasca
n):Bt;..
\a!'/
"Red;"
ano
^
'?lfi'
Bronze
Purples
(iB1
Yellow
Bicolors
(6A)
SummerCloud
(
Aline
I
Blue Monarch
Medium
Blues
(28)
Light
Pinks
(4A)
Indigo Bunting
San Diego
Sierra Blue
Yellow
Blends
(6x)
( Trostringer
Cydnus
Missouri
I
I
]
I
oog Rose
Imperial
Blush
rint opal
PinkSatin
Medium
Pinks
(ln1
z'FriedaMohr
j Mary Scnni
RoseDominion
I
\ RosePctal
a
I Burning Bronze
I Cheerio
I Dauntless
i Ethel Peckham
I c'"" Sturtevant
DeputeNomblot
f
.l JEB Stuart
I Mrs. ValeryWesr
\
Noweta
I
\ Rameses
Aky Dtetm
I Motif
I RedDominion
f Waconda
I IndianChicf
I Joycctte
f Spokan
I natagard
(
I ke.nd
] vr"g.nr"
Yellow
Sclfs
(6B)
Shirvan
( ElTovt
Henri Riviere
i
I KingJuba
Picadot
I
\ Vision
( Jear,Cayetx
j Mary Geddes
I Sunol
\ Tint O'Tan
I
I
{
( Califonia Gold
j Chromylla
J E.l"dot
] Happy Days
Lady Paramount
I
\ Phebus
14
AN
IRIS
LOVER'S
15
CATALOG
wrrrTB rBrs (rA)
Pure White Selft
Origlnator
Mu r r e l l .
S a s s ,J .
S a s s ,H . P . . . . . . . .
...
Mo h r - M i t c h e l l . . . . . . .
Mo h r - M i t c h e l l . . . . . . .
S a s s ,H . P . . . . . . . . . .
.
Sturtevant.
Ay r e s . .
Year
. . . . . 1930
. . . . 1935
. . . . 1933
. . . . . 1927
. . . . . 1927
. . . . . 1935
. . . . . 1926
. . . . . 1931
HeiEht
M
T
M
T
T
T
T
T
Prlce
Varlety
COLUMBINE
CRYSTAL BEAUTY.
ORIANA... . . ,
PURISSIMAT
SH A S T A f . . . . . . .
s N ow K IN G......
SN OW H ITB!.....
V EN U SD E MILO.
Performance
$.40
5.00
2.OO
.40
.25
I ir.00
.20
1.00
AA
A
A
ts
A
A
A
AA
Season
M
ItM
EM
M
EM
L
M
ML
Pure White With Gold and Yellow Hat'tt
E s sig ...
D ykes,K..
D ykes,K..
C onn ell.
N ich olls.
. . . . . 1931
. . . 1931
. . . 1929
. . . . . . 1934
. . . . . 1928
T
M
T
1
M
E AS TE RMOR Nti .....
GUDRUN.
JOYANCn
P AR TH E N ON
WHITE & GOLD
2.00
3.00
2.00
.5.00
.20
B
B
AA
AA
E
EM
M
M
M
Whites Witlt Soft Blue Influence
Goos & Koenemann.
Co n n e l l .
Nicholls.
Sass, J.
Ca y e u x .
. . . . 1927
. . . . 19: J 1
. . . . 1934
. . . . 1930
. . . . r 928
L
T
M
M
T
LE N Z S C H N I . ] 8 . .. . .
SE L E N E .
.lir
.J;)
sNow sHADowt .
,-r.00
WA M B L T S K A
YV - E SL A S S A I I , L T . .
.'10
.lr(,
AA
B
B
A
B
I{
I
IiNI
On page 8 rve have already pictured and described goldenbearded Gttdrun, one of the largest and finest of the whites.
A recent introduction of striking size and faultless form is
Snowking - a cool, clear, glacial white of great beauty and
un q u e s t i o n e d h a r d i n e ss. No t q u ite so la r g e b u t with b l ooms
of the most subtly perfect symmetry is Crystol, Beou.tlta very snowy iris, pure and rvhite as Carrara marble.
A fast-growing rvhite with the lovely fluted form of BalI'erine is Parlhenon, a hardy sort with a yellorv haft. Columbine is crystal clear - a frilly, finely-finished rvhite, carried
ai ri l y on w el l -branched stems. The l arge, snow y bl ooms of
Oriana are full and lushly formed. Shasta is a warm 'rvhite
lvith a flesh pink undertone. A pearly blue flush on each
petal gives Yaes Lassoilly novel coloring.
Ideally floriferous for the garden picture is shimmering,
creamy-rvhite Venus dc Milo. Purissimo, starch-rvhite of
immaculate purity, is tall and exquisitely formed. The
slightly larger Eastcr Morn is more flaring, of warmer tone,
rvith a vivid, almost orange-yellow beard. Cool and frothy
is trVantbliska, a rvhite with a blue flush at the base of the
standards. Joyance, a fine, large, cream-white rvith tall
s t e m s , h a s a s l i g h t ve n a tio n o f b r o r vn a t th e h a ft,
F-or massing, waxy lVhit,e and Gold rvith its bright-orange
beard is effective. Still worthy is pure Snozahilc, best
described by its name. Very unusual is .SzazoShadow, whose
stiffiy-carried blooms are blue-flushed and capped with a
sky-blue beard. Large, languid, pearly Sclene is best suited
to background pl anti ngs because of i ts fi ne hei ght, w hi l e
Lenzschnee,a rounded iris rvith a china blue flush on the
fal l s, i s sti l l a favori te for the foreground.
Explanationof ClassificationSystem
We are using again this year rhe new color-grouping which
w a s i n a u g u r a t e din la st ye a r ' sca r a lo g . As e xp la in e di n rhe
d i a g r a m p u b l i s h e d a r th a t tim e , it ita r ts wiih wh ite and
moves in a ntttral color-proqression thru all the colors
represcntedby the iris. Each ?raior color division is indicaied by a numeral, as "l" for the'whires, "2" for rhe blues,
" 3 " f o r t h e m a u ve s,"4 " fo r th e p in ks a n d p u r p le s,"J" for
the browns and reds, "6" tor thi yellows. -Subdivisionso{
a g r g u q , a r ei n d i c a te db, 1 ,le r .r e r s,
a s "a ", "b ", "c". T h r ougho u t x l n o l c a t es b le n d s
The symbols in the tabular data give further information
about eich variety. Thus. under th"ecolumn labelled "season" the letrers "'VE" indicate very ezrly blooming; "8",
e a r l y ; " M " , m i d se a so n "M
; L ", m id se a so n Ja tea; n d "' 'V L",
v e r y l a t e . I n t h e "h e ig h r " co lu m n , "T ", in d ica tes tal l
v a r i e t i e s( 3 6 " o r o ve r ) ; "- M ", m e d iu m ( 2 4 ; to J6 ") ; "L",
low-growing (under 24 inches). Of coursesoils and seasons
account for considerablevariation in height. In the performance column, which representsan innbvation of inrerest to landscapers,we have indicared rhe blooming habits
of each varieti'. Thus, "AA", denotesvery prolific"bloomi n g ; " A " , g o 6 d blo o m in g ; "B;' , a ve r a g eb lb d m ; "C", modetate to shy bloom. Very new iris are usually given a tentative rating of "8",
i"hich *ill ofren bd iaised upon
further trial. The symbol "t"
indicates tenderness in
northern latitudes; "tt",
marked tenderness. A small
square ( a ) indicates marked fragrance. (Practically all
iris are somewhat fragrant.)
The following is a glossary of terms used in this catalog:
STANDARDS: upright petals of flower (3).
FALLS: drooping or hanging petals (3).
A MOE N A : (pl easi ng)w hi te or ti nted w hi te standardsw i th
colored fills.
PLICATA: (pleated) stitched or stippled margin-color on
white background.
VARIEGATA: yellow or near-yellow standardswith deeper
falls wh.ich mav be either veined or solid tones'of
brown or purple.
BLEND: combination of two or more colors (onc always
being yellow).
BICOLOR: (two colors) light or medium standards and
deeperfalls.
SELF: an iris of uniform color.
TEXTURE: sheenor finish of the petals.
SUBSTANCE: thickness of petals.
16
IRIS
SCHREINER'S
GARDENS
wHrTD PLTCATAS (rB)
Whitc Plicatas Witb Bluc and Laocndcr-BlacMarkings
Orlgnator
Mo hr-Mitche ll... . . . .
Sa ss,J.
Moh r-Mitch ell.... . . .
Bliss...
Moh r-Mitch ell.... . . .
Ayre s..
Sturtevant
Ysr
. . . . . . . . 1927
. . . . . . . 1935
. . . . . . . 1527
. . . . . . 1921
. . . . . . . 1527
. . . . . . . f 932
t 920
Hetght
ALAMEDAt......
ELECTRA.
LOS ANGELES tr. .
PRINCESS OSRA.
SAN FRANCISCO I.
THEODOLINDA....
TRUE CHARM.....
Wl)itt Plicatt
. . . . . . . 1924
Sa ss,J.
Bun ya rd.
. . . . . 1923
. . . . . . 1931
Mille t..
. . 1923
Pfeifier.
Mo hr-Mitche ll... . . . . . . . . . . . . 1929
. . . . . 1935
Sa ss.H. P......
. . . . 1924
Sturte va nt
Performance
Varlety
M
T
T
M
T
T
T
T
T
T
Season
BM
AAE
AM
AEM
BML
AML
AA
M
B
A
B
A
A
AB
ML
M
L
ML
ML
L
M
Witb Pink and Rcd-toncd.Markings
BEAU IDBAL !....
CASTOR.
HELIANE
RUTHPFBIFFERD.....
SACRAMENTO. ....
TARANTELLA...,..
TRUE DELIGHT !
M
M
M
M
.25
5.OO
.50
.25
.40
1.OO
,20
.
...
,20
.2O
4.OO
.2O
.50
12.50
.25
Blcndcd and Sandcd. Typcs
Cayeu x.
Sass,J.
. . . . . . f 930
. . . . . . . 1925
M
L
CYDALISE
KING KARLl.....
Trial
Seduction
......$ 7 .5 0
.50
.20
BML
AEM
Varietict
Sp r in g Cloud.
...$3.50
Snowy white throughout save for a slight stitching of
cerulean at the haft and at the base of the standards and a
beard of soft yellow-gold, Zos Angeles is an exquisitely
sculptured beauty with the frnest satin sheen - tall, vigorous, well-branched - a classic iris that is a cornerstone
of any collection worthy of the name. (See illustration on
page 9). Fully as large, and with both standards and falls
edged lavender-blue, is the sister plicata San Froncisco.
Another of the giant plicatas is Theoilol'inila, a perfectly
hardy type of ideal height and branching. Its pure satiny
white blooms with a bordering and dotting of freshest light
blue look as cool and refreshing as the redections of clouds
in a sky-blue lake'
......$10.00
Wasatch.
a golden-brown haft. For a uniquely colored gem, Heli,ane,
stitched blue-violet with a rich orange beard, is most distinct.
Princess Osro with stipplings and tiny polkadottings of freshest pale blue is a real novelty. True Charn
is tall-growing with edges faintly etched lavender-blue.
Other interesting plicatas are Beau Ideal', sharply marked
petunia violet, Caslor with veins of garnet-brown, Ruth
Pleifer
and True Delighl with delicate pink stitchings. A
giorind color of soft fiwn-apricot
with- deeper sandings,
dottings, and pepperings gives one an idea of the unique
coloring of rufred King KarI. Cydalise is an approach to
a yellow ground plicati with mar-oon stipples.
on page 27 we have pictured Torantel.la. This is clearly
the finest pink plicata, being a decided improvement over
the older varieties of this type.
We are testing out
two new large-flowered plicatas: Wasalch, a variety with
blue markings and unusually large blooms; Sed.uction, d,aintily etched lavender.
Differently colored, with deeper and more profuse venations of magenta-violet on a background of ivory-white is
Socromento. Al,ameila is another profusely-marked plicata
of lavender tone, with broadly rounded blooms. Hardy,
early Electra is a large-flowered, blue-margined type with
aMOENAS (rC)
Whitc and Blac-toncdBicolors
OrlElnstor
Year
. . . 1930
Williamson .
...1929
Williamson.
Goo s&Ko en ema nn. . . . . . . . . . 1929
. . . . . . . 1932
Nee l...
Hetg,ht
T
T
M
T
Varlety
Prlce
CANTABILED.....
DOROTHY DIETZ.
RHEINTOCHTER...
SHAHJEHAN.....
Performance
.25
.35
.40
3.00
A
B
A
A
4.00
.20
.25
B
A
B
Season
M
ML
M
L
Whitc and Red-toned Bicolors
Millet. .
Fa rr...
Cayeu x.
. . . . . . 1927
. . . . . . . 1923
. . . . . . 1924
M
L
L
MARQUITA.
MILDREDPRESBYtr.....
RENBCAYEUX.
L
EM
M
i
I
Trial
Vailet1
At Dawning .
In the small but distinctive group of white or near-white
bi-colors,Shah Jehon, with its rich multicolored falls reigns
supr€me.. F9l
description of,this.brilliant.acquisition- to the".complete
iris.world, turn to page 5- Alth-ough, like
s-hahJehan-,not strictly an amoena,we place Morquitoin
this classalso, since it_resemblesthe amoenasmore-than it
does.the variegatas. Its lar.gg,luminous,.bro.ldly-rounded
standards.ofivory-creamwith rose-veinedfalls make,ita
most captivating iris. Dorothy Dietz, with tinted standards
..$10.00
and deep pansy violet falls of rounded form, is another fine
iris in this color group.
For a
- clear white and amethyst_bluewe have tall Conpresby-creafiy-white
ni;t".
iitieil
with solid rosepr.pii r"ttr-i,
r{r*V"r;;-ir;
pi"k-;d;;;;ilp;6..
iurii" li*to, ;"1;i; il thi; cla;;1 ire;niolnii i;; il;,
iJi'irUJ"ii.- We a=waiftne lfooming of At Dowiing, ti;,
t""t'rt*Li"olorinwhiteandarbuius-pi"L.---'--t'---
I
AN
IRIS
LOVER'S
CATALOG
T7
LrGHT Br,UDS (2A)
Ligltt Blue Selfs
Orlgnator
Year
Helght
Mille t..
. . . . . . 1930
. . . . . . . f 898
B arr...
Moh r-Mitch ell...... . . . . . . . . 1925
. . . . . . 1925
C aye ux.
. . . . . . 1933
E ssig...
Mille t.
. . . . . . 1523
T
M
M
M
T
T
T
T
T
T
. . . . . 1920
. . . . 1932
. . . . 1931
T
T
M
t92t
T
. . . . . . 1932
. . . . . . 1931
. . . 1929
T
L
M
Mo hr-Mitche Il..... . . . . . . . . . . 1926
. . . . . 1926
C umble r.
. . . . . . 1929
E ssig...
V ilmorin .
B uechle y.
K irkla nd .
De n i s . .
Grin ter.
Mille t..
D ykes,K..
Varlety
Price
EL CAPITAN
MARY BARNETT !.... ..
PACIFIC
PALLIDA FOLIOSA VARIEGATA ,
PAULETTE..
PR I N C E S S B B A T R I C E ! . . . . . . . . . .
SA N T A B A R B A R A I . . . . . .
SE N S A T I O N D . . . . . .
SH I N I N G WA T E R S 1 . . . . . .
SO U V . D E L . M I C H A U D ! 1 . . . . . .
Light Blac Bicolors
BA LLE R IN ED .... . .
BUECHLEY'S GIANT.
SUMMER CLOUD
Palcst Blacs
ANDRE AUTISSIER.
BL U E T R I U M P H . . . .
MARION.
PRIESTESS.
G l o ri o l e .
Performance
BM
AA
AE
BEM
BM
BML
BEM
AML
DM
DM
Season
EM
.75
.60
C
A
B
L
ML
M
.25
IO.OO
2,OO
.35
B
A
B
B
VL
ML
ML
M
Trial Varictlr
......$f2.00
Given: a perfect, windstill morning in early June; a generous planting of the finest new iris where hundreds, perhaps
thousands, of dewy blooms are freshly opened to the sun,
and you have a morning serenade of iris beauty that brings
to any garden lover one of the peak thrills of the year. In
such a matutinal ecstacy oI color one cannot help notice
that the dominant note is carried by the blues. Yet, because
there have always been plenty of relatively good blues
when other color classes were weak or non-existent, we are
lik e l y t o b e c o m e a b so r b e d to d a y in th e se n e w co lo r creations, Iorgetting that the chief glory of the iris remains its
lavish endowment of blu€ pigmentation - something unduplicated anywhere else in the floral world, where blue is,
incleed, the rarest of all hues.
Ranking ab one of the finest Iight blues is Sensoti.on, a
flaring type of a delightfully cool, crisp, pure tone of cornflower blue. Difierent in form is majestic El Copi.tan, a
slightly languid flower of soft lavender-blue coloiing and
A newcomer that
unbeatable candelabrum branching.
s ho u l d c o m e c l o s e t o b e in g a p e r fe ctla n d sca p e ir isish a lcyon
Shining Walers. A companion iris to the 1935 Dykes Medal
winnerl Sierra Blue (of medium Lone), Shining Walers appeals to us personally the more strongly of the two. Its
IIBDIUM
......
.25
.2o
,35
.25
I.OO
.25
.2O
.35
2.oo
.25
profuse blooms, carried with splendid poise, are an exquisitely pure blue and of the finest enamelled texture. Summer
Cloutl' is a lovely soft bicolor of cloud and sky blue set ofi
by a lemon beard. Poul'etle, pictured on page 10, is a bluelavender giant of fine tone and finish. Blue Triumph, a
recent acquisition, is a soft blue that ranks high. Much
worthwhile is the remarkably pure Pacifc.
In unusual tones of blue we have the cool Priestess, porcelain blue. Coyly charming in both form and color is
Mari on,adel i catesi l verybl ue-. InB uechl el sGi anl w ehave
a vast improvement over the old Lord of June in color, size,
and texture.
Several very appealing blues that have stood the test of
time are the fluted petaled Bol,lerine, a soft lavender blue,
slightly a bicolor; Princess Beatrice of lovely grace and
habit; queenly, iridiscent Souu. ile L. Michoutl; strongly
flaring Sonto Barboro (whose slight tenderness excludes it
from the Filst Hundred). A novelty that should be
in every collection is the blue iris with variegated silver
fol i age l i ke "ri bbon-grass": P al l ,i d.aFol ,i oso V ari egol o
Mory Barnett, pale blue with orange beard, and Andre
Aulissier, a 6ne late-blooming sky-blue are still valuable.
On trial we have the crystal, ice-blue Gl,ori.ole.
.
BLUDS (28)
Medianz Blac Sclfs
Orlrllnator
Year
HelEht
. . . . . . 1934
S t ern ...
. . . . . . r 93r
E s sig ...
. . . . . . . 1933
S ass,J.
. . . 1928
S t urte va nt.
. . . . . . 1933
S alb ach.
. . . . . . . 1934
A y res..
Moh r-Mitch elI...... . . . . . . . . 1929
. . . . . . . 1932
E s sig ..
. . . . . . 1923
D y ke s..
T
T
T
L
M
M
T
T
M
. . . . . 1929
. . . . . . 1527
. . . . . . 1924
. . . . . . 1933
M
M
T
T
K irklan d.
W alla ce .
Y eld ...
Grin ter.
Vartety
AL I N E D . . . . . .
BL U E & G O L D .
BL U E M O N A R C H . .
BON N I B B L U E .
EL E A N O R B L U E .
I ND I G O B L T N T I N G .
SA N D I E G O t . . . . . . .
SI E R R A B L U E .
W E D G E WO O D . . . . . .
Price
:......
Mediam Bluc Bicolors
B L U E B A N N E R ....
CYDNUS.
DUCHESS SARAH
MISSOURI
..
Performance
5.00
.35
3.00
.25
2.O0
4.00
.50
3.00
.25
AML
BEM
AAAE
AM
AAM
BEM
AL
AM
.25
1.OO
.50
AA
A
C
A
5.OO
Season
ML
L
ML
M
M
blue of uniform coloring and clean-cut form. In an earlier
A rich, glorious blue of superb form and substance is the
part of this catalog we pictured Cyd.nus, one of the most
giant Missouri. Aline, pictured on page 28, is the nearest
iatisfactory of the blue bicolors. Iidigo Bunting is ideal for
6f all i.is to true azure. From Califoinii we have the Dykes
landscaping, being a fine self-color of unusual carrying power.
Medal winner for 1935, Sierro Bl,ue - an excellent medium(Conti.nueil ,o ?oge 20)
SCHREINER'S
18
IRIS
GARDENS
vroLETS (2C)
t
Dark Blue and.Violet Selfs and Near Selfs
Orig,lnator
Millet. .
Sass,J.
Kirklan d.
Sa ss,H.
Bliss...
Spitzer.
Ayre s..
Cayeu x.
Gibson .
Wiesne r.
Ash ley.
Millet..
Sass,J.
Sass,H.
Year
. . . . . . 1925
. . . . . . . 1932
. . . . . 1930
. . . . . . 1926
. . . . . . 1922
. . . . . . 1928
. . . . . . . 1930
. . . . . . 1930
. . . . . . 1930
. . . . . 1934
. . . . . . . 1934
. . . . . . 1914
. . . . . . . 1934
. . . . . . 1931
. . . . . . 1929
. . . . . . 1917
. . . . 1932
. . . . . . 1932
. . . . . . 1931
. . . . . . 1925
Hetght
T
T
M
L
M
L
T
M
T
T
T
M
M
T
L o omis.
Bliss...
Ware ha m.
McKe e.
Cayeu x.
Yeld .. .
Bliss
Nicho lls.
Eg elb erg .
Bliss...
. . . . . 1932
. . . . . 1931
. . . . . . 1924
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Nich olls.
Millet..
Kleinsorge.
Essig..
Essig..
. . . . . 1934
. . . . . . 1924
. . .1929
. . . . . . . 1929
. . . . . . 1933
T
M
T
L
T
1 0r9
M
L
Varlety
Price
AMNERIStr......
BLACKAMOOR....
B L A C K WI N G S ! . . . . . .
BUTO.
DUKE OF BEDFORD ! t.
KATHERINE McFARLAND.......
MELDORIC.
MBPHISTO.
MRS. J. L. GIBSON
Performance
.25
1.00
r.25
.25
.25
.25
2.OO
1.00
5.00
sT. LOUIS
.. 4.00
SIR K N IGH T
...,.. 12.50
S OU V .D E MME . GA U D IC H A Un.
.25
THE BLACK DOUGLAS
7.5O
THURATUS
.35
Dark Blue and.Violet Bicolors
BLUE VELVET....
.60
DOMINION...
MABEL TAFT.
ROYAL BEAUTY.
SAMBA-DIOUF,...
SIR MICHAEL......
.35
r.25
WI N N E S H I E K . , . .
.75
zuLv.
.25
I
EM
EM
BM
B
U
A
AA
A
AA
B
A
A
B
.75
I.25
1.OO
.35
swAzr.
VALOR.
Seaeon
BL
AM
BM
AE
BBM
BM
CML
AAM
AML
AA
AM
AM
AA
AA
ML
L
M
M
M
M
L
ML
M
L
Dark Blaes and.Violets, Blended
CRBOLE BELLE.
GE R M A I N E P E R T H U I S D . . . . . . . .
KLAMATH.
MODOC.
TENAYA.
6.00
.20
.50
.35
2.OO
A
A
A
B
A
EM
M
M
ML
ML
Trial' Varieties
Blac k Beaut y .
Blac k W ar r ior
. . . . . . . $2 . 0 0
. .... 2.50
Brunhilde.
Jolly Roger.
Klamath.
among iris; certainly the number of outstanding deep violets
is surprising. The one which in our estirnation heads the
A variety that always arrests attention for its
splendid size, form and carriage is the self-colored, SambaDiouf. These latter two, together with the lovely, margined
list is Mrs. J. L. Gibson, an English introduction of Dorninion
derivation, which is unsurpassed in size and perfection of
Winneshiek, are pictured
pages 32 and 33.
Here we have what is probably the strongest color section
form.
In richness of sheen it is rivalled by only two other
and described in more detail on
Sir Michael is a unique iris with its surprisingly
pure
named sorts: St. Louis and The Black Douglas. St. Loui.s
also has some advantage in height and branching but is not
blue standards and blended brown and purple falls, capped
with a bright orange beard. A y4ry fine new iris is Tenola,
quite so large a flower nor so superbly broad petaled. The
Black Dougtras,a pansy-violet of moderate size and height,
has the richest, most velvety texture of any iris in this
ings on the falls. Mel,doric, when it does well, is a fine black-
dark violet and raisin-purple with brown haft and blendviolet; with us it is a difficult grower. Blue Yel,retris a deep
class. (The only thing we have seen to surpass it is one of
its own seedling derivatives which bloomed for u3-Qr the
blue bicolor of improved Swazi type.
first time lapt season, a very large iris with standards oI the
deepest black-purple and falls that are literally coal bl'ackthe whole with the heaviest substance and with texture un-
Beo uly.
We have named this seedling Ethiop
A bicolor with more
contrast and slightly Iighter in tone is free-blooming Ro1al
A meritorious
heliotrope-violet
iris of difierent
with
brown and purple.
coloring
an intensified
is Creol'e Belle:
and richer
haft
of
The markedly brown haft is a feature
lustrous.
Queen, Il it maintains its quality in subsequent bloomings,
we hope to introduce it in a year or two, when it should
become, we feel, a valuable addition to this color class.)
Iarge self of all-around excellence. The tallest iris in this
Fine deep violets of moderate height are Bl'ack Wings,
enshrouded midnight blue, and dark, portentous Me|histo.
purples.
believably
A characterful iris of blended violet and purple is the giant
found only in this iris and in Ozone. Bl,ackamoor is a large
blue-purple
with
section is Valor-a
a harmonizing
beard.
Sir Knight
splendid sort that leans toward
is a
the
Thuratus is a dark self of languid form. Modoc
has gorgeous color with a mellow brown tone. Swazi and
(Contdnued
to page 19)
fr--
...$7.00
.. 6.00
I
I
IRIS
AN
LOVER'S
19
CATALOG
BLUE BLDNDS (2X)
(Bluet Blendedwi.th Tan, Buff, or Fawn)
Year
Orlllinator
L
T
M
T
T
T
M
T
Prlce
Varlety
Hetght
. . . . . . 1931
. . . . . . 1929
. . . . . . 1932
. . . . . . . 1932
. . . . . . 1931
. . . . . . . 1929
. . . . . . f 931
. . . . . . 1931
C on ne ll.
C ayeu x.
C ayeu x.
A yr e s..
A yr es..
A yr e s..
Ins ole ..
C ayeu x.
AUBADE
EV O L U T I O N
GENEVIEVE SEROUGE
K. V . A Y R E S . . . . . .
NINGAL
PERSIA.
QUEEN OF SHEBA.
SERENITE.
Elsewhere in this catalog we have described in detail
Serenite and Persia, the two finest blends (see pages 25 and
29). That fine bronze and electric blte, Eto!,ution, we have
also mentioned. In Ningol,, named for the Chaldean moongoddess, we have a delicate combination of cerulean blue
and buff-cream. K. V. Ayres, a very large iris, is a true
silvery grey. As a landscape variety it is probably the least
.........
1.OO
.60
5.OO
5.00
1.OO
.75
1.OO
3.OO
Performance
B
AA
A
A
A
AA
A
A
Season
E
M
M
ML
M
M
EM
ML
valuable of all fine irises, appearing quite neutral at even
a short distance. As a specimen sort for the fancier, however, it is both unique and very beautif ul. GenetieveSerouge
is a fine honey-yellow and blue; it is large and of oddly
crinkled texture. Queen ol Sheba and Aubaile represent
difierent types of blue blends, the latter having a touch of
pink in its make-up.
DrauvB aNrD MAUVE BLDNTDS(SA)
Light Mauoe
Pdce
OdElnator
HetEht
Varlety
S ass,J.
. . . . . . . f 935
M
T
M
T
BEOTIE
CUPAVO.
FRAGONARD
OZONE.
S ass,H.
S ass,J.
Williamson.
K irkla nd .
Moh r..
. . . . . . 1927
. . . . . . . 1932
. . .1928
. . . . . 1931
. . . . . . . 1925
M
M
T
T
M
BALDWIN.
........
DOU G L A S
RH E A .
VIOLET CROWN
WM. MOHR
C ayeu x.
W illiamson .
C ayeu x.
. . . . . . 1928
. . . f 928
. . . . . . 1931
T
T
T
ANNE MARIE CAYEUX
DOLLY MADISON.
PRES. PILKINGTON.
.....
3.OO
.50
.35
10.00
Performance
Ssson
AM
BM
BM
AM
Deep Maaae
..:....
.25
A
2.00
.25
B
B
.lD
A
B
ML
M
L
M
EM
Bhnded' Tlpet
The self-colors and blends midway between blue and pink
. The leading
constitute a small but interesting class.
self is the deep lilac-toned Violet Crown, a very handsorne
and unique iris which is pictured and described fully on
page 8. We personally admire Anne Marie Cayeu*, a subtle
blend of heliotrope-pink and violet with an unusual metallic
lustre. Dol,ly Modison, the popular mauve blend with tones
of cinnamon and pink, has a companion in the latget President Pil,kingtoz, pastel bufi and heliotrope-rose. The latter
has finely formed blooms and most delicate infusions of
I.OO
.20
T.5O
A
AA
A
M
E
ML
color. Ozone is a high-grade mauve of unusual charm and
merit, unique in its solid brown haft. Beotie, an elephant
grey and lavender, is novel. Other interesting sorts are
Cupalo, a mauve-lilac of striking efrect; Douglas, sombre
blue-lilac; Fragonartl, a peculiar shade of old-rose and
mauve; and Rhea, lavender-pink, a better Isoline.
Baldwi.nisadistinctively formed manganese violet. No iris
could be more unusual than the giant lilac Wm. Mohr. (see
page 10.) A seedling of it which we are trying outis Mohrson,
said to be taller, darker, and more finely branched.
/--.
VIOLETS (2C) Conti.nued,
from page 18.
Zulu, both Dominions, are steel blue in color with darker,
velvety
ialls.
Zulu is one of the last to bloom.
Old Souv.
Dominion, progenitor of velvetiness, remains perhaps the
greatest milestone in
iris
breeding.
Gerrnoine Perthuis,
de Mme. Gautlichaa is a fine violet, in commerce many years.
Mabel. Taft is a very large iris and a robust grower but not
violet with a touch of brown is a pleasing type. For a unique
late bloomer we recommend gun-metal blue Arnneris, OI
while
the varieties we have in our test plots Black Beautl's iorm
appealed to us, Brunhil'fu seems very promising, Jolly Roger
particularly
striking
in color.
Katherine
McFarl'anil,
one of the smallest, is a real color gem, being unusually
rich. For early bloom Buto, an indigo violet, is valuable.
Duke oJ Bed,Joril,long a famous violet, excels in branching.
is a clean-cut bicolor.
20
SCHREINER'S
IRIS
GARDENS
PrNr( BLDITrDS(4X)
$
Pinhs Blendedwith Creamor Yellow
Orlglnator
Year
Mead e-Rie de ll...... . . . . . . . . . 1934
. . . . . . 1929
Cay eu x.
Insole ..
. . . . . . 1931
P arker.
. . . . . . . 1933
E ss ig..
. . . . . . 1929
C ayeu x.
. . . . . . 1931
. . . . . . 1926
S ass,H.
S ass,H.
. . . . . . 1932
Williamson.
. . .1930
. . . . 1929
S ass,H..
Mur re ll.
. . . . . . f 930
Helght
T
T
M
M
M
T
M
M
T
T
M
Prlce
Varlety
ERO S . .
FRIVOLITB.
GOLDEN FLARE
HBRMENE.
8.00
.60
.sO
.75
HOLLYWOOD.
L U X t.
MIDGARD.
NOWETA.
.50
1.50
,20
1.50
.25
OPALINE.
RAMESES.
TAL I S M A N .
.25
Performance
AM
AL
AA
BM
BML
L
AA
A
B
A
AA
Season
f
EM
M
EM
M
M
ML
EM
Trial Varietl
E c l a t..
.....$2.00
Our pink blends with their warmth of coloring and frequently sprightly form possess an endearing charm. We
think first of all of Nowel,a, the pinkest of all iris (pictured
on page 28), q clump of which in the foreground of an iris
planting strikes a fresh note of melting creamy pink that
is delightfully different. Hollywooil, a deeper pink with
infusions of soft yellow is an iris of exceptionally fine form.
Ram.eses,a blended tourmaline-pink (pictured on page 30),
is a stalwart giant that makes a regal-looking clump. For
a difierent type we have Tal,isman, colored much like the
rose of that name but containing more yellow. Golden Fl,are
with touches of flame is nost distinctive.
Opol,ine, a rcsepink and yellow, gives a fresh, clear efiect. For the garden
Friool,i.teis very fine; and Lux, a beautifully formed salmon
iris, would be a real topnotcher were it not inclined to fade
in the sun. Ruffied Mid.garil, a free-bloorning creamy-pink,
is always delightful. Hermene is a tall sort with considerable yellow in the throat. Another tall iris with blooms a
least bit disproportionately small is salmony-pink Eros.
On trial we have Eclat, a blend of dainty pink and burnished
copper.
LrGHT Pnrr(S (4A)
Light Pink and Orcbid-pinkSelfs
Orlg,lnator
S t urtevan t.
Sturtevant.
Sass,H.
C ayeu x.
Insole ..
F rye r..
Laph a m
Year
. . . 1529
. . .1928
. . . . . 1935
. . . . . . 1931
. . . . . 1930
. . . . . . . 1524
.1 9 3 2
. . . . . . 1932
S ass.H.
. . . . . . . 1934
S ass,J.
. . . . . . . 1930
S ass,J.
Goos& Koe ne man n.. . . . . . . . . 1924
. . . . . . 1926
C aye ux.
Sass,J.
Helg,ht
Varlety
Prlce
T
AIRY DREAM.
M
T
M
T
M
M
T
AM B R O S I A .
BAL L E T G I R L . .
CHAMEUR.
DOGROSE.
DR. C H A S . M A Y O D . . .
ETHELWYN DUBUAR
IMPERIAL BLUSH.
PINK OPAL.
PINK SATIN
RHEINGAUPERLE !
THAIS
TRO S T R I N G E R . . . .
T
T
M
T
M
Great advances have been made in the pinks since the
t im e , o n l y a d e c a d e p a st, wh e n su ch va r ie tie s a s Dr eam
and Aphrodite represented the apex of quality in this color
section. Today our large tall pinks and orchid-pinks constitute one of our most alluring groups, indispensable in
any iris planting.
In the very softest tones we have the filmy pink-white
Ball'et Girl (see page 31); the smaller-flowered silvery pink
Ambrosia; Trostringer, large, ethereal, free-blooming; and
Airy Dream, a charming sort with delicate rufling. Imferial,
Blush, d.escribed and pictured on page 26 is of the finest
.JJ
- Jn
12.50
.50
1.00
..
1.00
2.OO
.75
1.25
.25
.20
Performance
AM
B
A
A
A _M
A
B
A_ D M
A
AM
AAM
AA
Season
M
EM
ML
M
ML
M
M
EM
silverylilac-pink.
PinkOpal,large, copiouslyformed,ranks
w i thi tssi steri ri s P i nkS ati nasoneofthenearesttruepi nk.
Dogrose, a difierent tone of deeper pink is a meritorious iris
whose beauty is enhanced by a fine yellow beard. Large,
broad, pinkish apple-blossom in color is Chameur. Dr. Chas.
Mayo is bright toned with a white throat. Ethel,wln Dubuar
is the best of Mr. Lapham's very delicate pinks. The silver
and orchid tones of Rheingauferl,e remain unbeaten. For a
Iovely garden planting T/zais, sufiused orchid to white, with
stifi, tall stems and handsome foliage, is very good.
MEDIUM BLUES (2B) Continued.Jrom page 17.
Bl,ue Monorck, a very cool tone of blue, possessesfine growing habits and tall stems.
. A rich violet-blue with good
form is giant San Diego. Bl,ue Banner, a cheery bicolor, has
unusual brilliancy.
Other fine sorts are large-flowered
Bl,ue aniJ Gold.; Bonni.e Blue, a fine early-blooming medium
blue; Weilgewoad, unique for its white beard; Duchess Sarah,
a bicolor; and Eleanor Bl,ue, a nice shade of medium blue
w i th l eather-l i ke petal s.
I
AN
IRIS
LOVER'S
DIDIDIUM
CATALOG
PINI(S
2I
(48)
Med.iarn Pink Selfs
Orlg,lnator
Year
HetEht
S ass,H.
A yres..
Murrell.
C ayeux.
Millet..
Murrell.
Williamson.
. . . . . . 1934
. . . . . . . 1932
. . . . . . 1931
. . . . . . 1927
. . . . . . 1923
. . . . . . 1929
. . .1934
M
M
M
M
T
T
T
Morrison .
H alI . ..
E gelbe rg.
Mohr..
V ilmorin.
Millet..
C onnell.
. . . . 1931
. . . . . . . 1926
. . . . . 1930
. . . . . . . 1926
. . . . . 1920
. . . . . . 1930
. . . . . . 1931
L
T
T
T
M
M
T
Varlety
Prlce
AVONDALE
CORALIE.
EVELYN BENSON.
FASC I N A T I O N D . . . .
MME. C. BOUSCANT t
RO SE P E T A L . . . . . .
SANDIA,
4.OO
7.50
I.5O
.35
.25
.50
4.OO
Mcd'iam Pink Bicolors
c o R A L.......
EDGEWOOD
BLIZABETH EGELBERC D. : : : . . .
FRI ED A M O H R ! . . . . .
M AG N I F I C A t r i . . . .
MARY SENNI..
ROSE DOMINION !
.50
.50
.25
.25
.25
1.25
Performance
Season
BM
CM
AM
AM
CML
AML
AEM
A
A
A_
AB
A
A-
E
L
M
ML
EM
E
M
From the company of the rose or medium-pinks, -Rosa two-toned rose is Eilgewood. A blended bicolor of stiff f.orm
Dominion, a bicolor of uniquely flaring form with rounded
and rug-ged co-nstitulion is Uizabeth Egetberg. Temperamental Magnifico, also a bicolor - of de'iicatd tone - was
"half-dollar" falls, emerges as a most distinct personality.
In other parts of this catalog we have pictured and described
one o-f our, f,rst large iris. Old rose with a glaze ol heliotrope
the lovely Mary Senni (mauve-rose), and classic Frieilo
describes large-flowered Mme. Cecil Bousiant.
Mohr (lilac-rose). (See pages 25 and 30). The enamel finish
A trio of difierently colored iris are Coralie, a medium
of Eaelyn Benson makes it a worthwhile sort. .RosePetal,, a
pink blend of fine form (with us not always an easy grower);
deep pink self, is a much pinker Aphrodite. Fascinarioi is
Awnilal,e, a very rich rosy strawberry with a waim golden
a luscious, satiny orchid-rose.
throat; and Sonilia, a sturdy deep pink and yellow blind of
We value Corol,, an early-blooming rosy bicolor. Another
real character and worth.
PUBPLBS
(4C)
Purplct
Orlglnator
W illia mson .
S ass,H..
K leins org e
C ayeux.
C ayeux.
A yres..
N icholls.
Ymr
. . . 1928
. . . . . 1931
. . . . 1934
. . . . . . 1927
. . . . . . 1933
. . . . . . . 1931
...,'... . . . . f 930
Helght
T
T
M
M
M
M
L
CI NNA B A R .
I RM AP O L L O C K . .
I TASC A .
....
M AG E N T A t r . . . . .
PRO F . S . B . M I T C H E L L . . . . . . . . . .
REDD O M I N I O N . . .
REDR O B E .
M
T
T
T
T
CARD I N A L D . . . . . .
LEG E N D .
M ARY E L I Z A B E T H t . . . . . .
M O RN I N G G L O R Y . . . . . . . .
M O TI F .
-,/
B liss...
W areh am.
K irklan d.
K irklan d.
S t urte va nt.
Performance
.2b
.50
12.00
.Bb
10.00
t.Z5
2.OO
BM
AE
AML
BL
AM
BML
BL
.25
.25
.60
.50
.Zs
BM
AM
BEM
BM
AA
15.00
1.00
.80
AAM
BM
AM
AML
BL
Seagon
Violet Purples
. . . . . . . 1919
. . . . 1932
. . . 1929
. . . . . 1929
. . . 1931
Bhndld
C ayeux.
C ayeux.
C ayeux.
S ass,H.
Grinte r.
prlce
Varlety
. . . . . . 1932
. . . . . . 1930
. . . . . . 1928
. . . . . . 193f
. . . . . . f 933
Dar k Knight .
T
L
T
M
L
EM
Parplas
DIRECTEUR PINELLE
M I NI S T R E F , D A V I D i . . . . . . . . .
N EN E.....
WACONDA
woTAN.
Trial Varictict
. . . . . . . $7. b0
Oxheart
2.50
......$8.00
The rich, luxurious tones of purple embrac-e.some
very op-portunityto judge it, looks very fine. Red,Robe,velvety
^
fine
varieties. The four that stand out in this class are ruby to claret, posissei a go.g"oriscolor, but its branchin!
Dir,ecteur
linel(, Motif,.Ilasca, and,Legend. Dir.ec!,eurPi- is nbt ideal. kid Doninioi is"a rich
nel,le,,that
rich,^ magnilicent brown-p.urple.with
a strikiig, velvety
.giant, deeper, velvety. falls. Irma Pollock,-uib"iry-purp6;iifi
superbly-forlted flowers on stout, well-branchedstalks,
is carmirle-violet,is a 6ne iris. A bit iishter but"iresh anh
one of .M. C.ayeu5'9masterpieces. Moli.f gyd r,eg-enil
a roseand red"bicolor. Nini, rise.we vivid is Marl F,lizabeth,
have p_icturedand described elsewherein this cata"log-(see
lila,c and puiple, is one of the world's largest iris; i" .oiot
pages25 and 1l' respectively).. Itascahas one of t-hefinest and form, however,it is not outstanding.
new colors we have seen in iris: rich amethyst, deep and
Other I'eadingpurples of divergent ty[es are Wotan, rich
vividprune atrdplttti purple; Miiistre h'. boaid.,a sitt v i.a:
dark
Magenla is another color gem: solid amethyst-violetwith purpl-ebicolor; i[orniig Gtoiy, a fine clean-cutlavenddr
and
smootht enameledsheen. Another color difierent from the purple bicolor with an 6rang6 beard; Cinnabar,unique plum
gelqral run is the fuchsiq-tone ol Waconila.
furlte;_and. Carilinal, not nEarly as ied as its riame'iug'geits
The claret-p^urples
are c,olorswe need.very but raiher a-fine puiple, lthoulh a few years ago ii tis in
_ot$e-epwines_
mtch. Prof. s. B. Mitchell, though we have had but littl-e truth our reddestrrrs).
22
SCHREINER'S
IRIS
GARDENS
55RDIDS'9AITI) COPPDBS
(5A)
,|
Red and CopperTones(Warm "Red" Tones)
OrlElnator
A yre s..
A yre s..
Willia mso n.
Cayeu x.
Grinte r.
S ass,J.
Year
Varlety
Hetght
. . . . . . . 1934
. . . . . . . 1934
. . . 1932
. . . . . . 1929
. . . . . . 1932
. . . . . . . 1933
M
T
M
M
M
T
Prlce
BU R N I N G B R O N Z E
CH E E R I O .
ET H E L P E C K H A M D . . . . .
HERNANI.
RED RADIANCE...
wA R E A G L E
. ..... IO.OO
.. 12.50
6.00
..
.50
2.OO
.......
15.00
Performance
Season
AM
AM
A.M
BM
AML
AM
"Red"
Co n n e l l .
Ayres..
La p h a m
Sass,J.
......1 9 2 9
.......1 9 2 9
......1 9 3 3
.......1 9 3 2
T
T
M
T
DAI]NTLESS
INDIAN CHIEF.
JERRY.
J OY C E T 'T E r l . . . . . .
S ass,J.
B liss...
S ass,H.
S ass,J.
S ass,J.
Ware ha m.
. . . . . . . 1933
. . . . . . 1926
. . . . . . 1926
. . . . . . . 1935
. . . . . . . f 9$
. . . . 1932
M
M
M
L
M
M
GOLDEN HELMET.
..,.. ,. IO.OO
GR A C E S T U R T E V A N T ! . . . . . . . . .
.25
KING TUT.
.25
SI R L A U N C E L O T . . .
.,.....
IO.OO
sPoKAN.
... 10.00
TIG E R - T I G E R . . . . . .
I.5O
.65
.25
3.00
5.00
A
AA
A
A
M
M
ML
M
Coppcr-Red
AM
AA
AML
A
A
B
EM
M
ML
M
Trial Varieties
'
Co p p e r L u str e
Ella Win ch e ste r .....
Ju n a lu ska .
.......$ 3 0.00
15.00
... f2.00
A valuable recent annexation to this class is Burning
Bronze, a luxurious bronze-red. Outstanding as well are the
fiery bicolor Cheerio, the two giant selfs, Joycelte and Ethel,
Peckhom, the coppery Spokon, and gargantuan War Eagle.
They are described in detail on page 4.
Red. Radiance is a fine tone of warm red-brown. Jerry
tivals Ethel, Peckham in color, and, though slightly smaller,
surpasses it in form; glowing old King Tut ol bright chestnut
red-brown still has a place. A small flower of a very pure
redis Hernani. Rufled Gold.enHel,m.el,with chestnut standards and red velvet falls, is a brilliant, ja'tnty flowet. Tiger-
N eon...
P res.LeB run.
...
....$ 7.50
.. 12.50
Tiger is still another tone of copper red, nicely lacqucred,
with rich mahogany falls.
Two varieties now quite widely disseminated are that
famous pair of reds: Daunlless, a self ; and Inilian ChieJ, a
bicolor. Both are now within reach of everyone. We continue to admire the brown tones and vivid beard of Grace
Sturlelant. Sir Lau.ncel,ot,too, is a jewel but not an iris
of great height. In our test plot are Cofper Lu.stre, a unique,
subdued copper; Junaluska, a splendid regal sort with golden-brown infusions; Ella Winchester, a rich crimson; lfeoz,
an old gold and coppery-red bicolor; and Pres. LeBrun,
said to be a larger King Tut.
BRONZE PUBPLDS (58)
Orlg,lnator
B liss...
C ayeu x.
Washington
Williamson.
B liss...
S ass,H..
K irkla nd .
Loomis.
Loo mis
Williamson.
E ssig..
C aye ux.
Year
. . . . . . 1922
. . . . . . 1929
. . .1932
. . .1930
. . . . . . 1925
. . . . . . f 926
. . . . . 1931
. . . . . . f 930
. . . . . . . 1932
. . 1934
. . . . . 1933
. . . . . . f 929
HelEht
M
T
T
M
T
T
T
T
M
M
T
T
Vadety
Prlce
BR U N O ! . . . . . .
.2O
DE P U T E N O M B L O T 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .
.60
JEB STUART......
6.00
.50
MARECHAL NBY. ,
M R S . V A L E R Y WE S T 1 r . . . . . . . . . .
.35
RE D WI N G .
.25
..
RO B R O Y . . . . .
.25
SACHEM
.50
SHIRVAN.
.. 2.25
TR A I L 'S E N D . .
.... IO,OO
UKIAH.
7.50
1.00
VERT GALANT
Though limited in number this section comprises several
iris of imposing quality. One of the best is that regal giant:
Depute Nomblol, a glowing rosy purple overlaid fawn gold
with falls a rich shade of claret-crimson. Another is Bliss's
masterpiece, Mrs. Valery Wesl, with bronzy standards and
velvety brownish crimson falls. Excelling in lustrous sheen
is the new JEB Stuart, a brown and brick-colored iris that
carries itself proudly. Surprising in its warmth and glow
Performance
B
A
A
AA
A+
A
B
B
A
B
C
A
Season
M
ML
ML
M
M
M
E
M
ML
EM
M
ML
is the tan and reddish-brown Shiroan, like an oriental rug
for richness. Other fine sorts in this class are Vert Galant,,
a smooth brown, not without considerable haft venation;
Marechal Ney, a red-brown bicolor of exceptionally vivid
tone; the older Reilzling, dusky maroon-brown, herald of a
new race of reds; \ob Ro1, a more vivid sort; Sachern and
Bruno, tawny bron{es; Trail,'s End., orangy and brown; and
Ukiah, a sombre dusky mahogany almost black in hue.
a
I
AN
l
I
IRIS
LOVER'S
BTOOLORS (6A)
YDLLOW
Year
Orlginator
Prlce
Varlety
Hetght
. . . . . . 1932
. . . . . . 1932
. . . . 1527
. . . . . .1928
. . . . 1932
. . . 1930
. . . . . . 1931
. . . . . . 1927
. . . . . . 193r
. . . . . . 1932
. . . . . . . 1925
. . . . 1930
. . . . . . 1932
S ass.H.
N icho lls
S t urte va nt
Cayeux.
K le insorre
W illiamson .
S ass,H.
N {illet..
S ass,H.
Murre ll
H all...
Morrison .
C ayeu x.
23
CATALOG
T
I\I
T
\[
M
M
T
T
T
T
L
T
T
AL - L U - WE
AU R E X ! . . . . . .
CA M E L I A R D
CLAUDE AUR-L'AU
CR O WN P R I N C E .
DE C E N N I A L ! . . . . .
EL T O V A R .
HE N R I R M E R E
KI N G J U B A
LA D Y M O R V Y T H . .
LOD E S T A R .
PIC A D O R
VI S I O N .
Mi ra d o r.
..
1.00
1.00
.25
1.00
.. 1.50
.50
10.00
.40
.60
3.50
.50
2.00
..... 10.00
Performance
A
B
B
B
C
A
B
A+
A+
B
AA
A+
B
Seaaon
L
M
MI,
ML
M
M
L
L
M
E
M
ML
M
Trial Variety
.......$7.50
Surely among the leaders in this group is burnishedyellorv and velvety-red King Juba - a variegata several
times as large as any in existence a few years ago. Another
giant is Cayeux's Vision: yellow and garnet-brorvn in vivid
ion t r a s t . O u t s t a n d in g a m o n g th e b le n d e d typ e s is EI Toaar,
tr.ith yellorv standards, and falls of deepest maroon-brorvn.
So heavy as to look positively dusty in certain lights is its
lust r o u s b l a c k - s i l k su r fa ce - sh e e n . Un iq u e ly r ich , to o , i s the
tarnished gold and carmine-brorvn combination of Picad.or.
ln the paslel types we have Henri Riticre, a comely sort of
s of t l e m o n - y e l l o w a nd su b d u e d - lila c co lo r in g . liu r th e r descriptions of these s'ill be found on page 3.
llest" quality that it's hard
Trvo iris so near "llundred
to leavc them out are Crown Prince, burnished orange and
r'elvety red-bros'n, and Claude ;lureau, a novel sort rvith
fawn-yello'rv standards and falls oI bordeaux-wine. Along
with Beowuf, Shiraon, Serenitc, and Winneshie&, it is one
of the very few iris whose falls are broadly margined the
same col or as the standards - a re-echoi ng of col or that
produces a very intriguing effect.
Other noteworthy
variegatas are Au.rer: yellorv and rich brown purple; Camel i ard., a past Iavori te: amber and dusky purpl e w i th an odd
metallic undertone; Ludy Mor"ryrlt, a Romola seedling,
graceful, finely branched,-floriferous, yellow and red-brown
i n,col or; A l -l u-w e, a pl easi ngl y soft vari ety of uni que form;
and Lodcstar, small, sharp, intense. I)iffering in its color
contrast from all the preceding is Deccnnial, empire yellorv
and rich electric blue-purple.
YBLLOTY BLEnDS (6X)
Buff and.Tan Tones
Year
Orlglnator
Ayres..
Sass,H.
Sass,H.
Ca y e u x .
Ca y e u x .
K ir k l a n d .
Ayres..
Wi l l i a m s o n .
.......1 9 3 4
......1 9 2 9
......1 9 3 3
......1 9 3 1
......1 9 2 5
.....1 9 3 5
.......1 9 3 4
...1 9 2 9
Sass,H.
Nic h o l l s
Nle a d . .
Wa s h i n g t o n
S a s s ,I I . .
llo h r - n l i r c h e l l . . .
Sturtevant:......
......1 9 3 1
......1 9 3 4
. .....1 9 2 8
. . .1 9 3 1
HeiEht
'I
},I
M
M
M
L
T
T
Price
Variety
BY Z A N T I U M
EUPHONY
GOLDEN LIGHT.
JEAN CAYEUX...
OPHELIA,.,. . .
SU M M E R T A N . . .
TIN T O 'T A N
TU S C A N Y G O L I ) .
.....
Performance
10.00
tsN I
AAM
5.00
5.00
A +L
B +L
AM
BE
BML
BM
,. 1O.OO
. 12.50
.35
Season
Apricot and. Salmon Tones
. . . ..
. . 1930
. . 1933
....1 9 3 0
M
M
M
T
M
T
T
CL A R A N O Y E S . . . . .
cRowN JEWEL
K I N G MID A S . .
MARY GEDDES
.50
(i.00
.5( '
.2rr
.{.00
.75
QUIVERA
SUNOL.
VI S H N U .
A+
A
A+
AA
A+
A_
ts
lf
M
tu
ML
M
If
ML
Trial Varieties
Na r a n ja .
t
I
....$ 2 2.50
. \ l t h o u g h y e l l o u . is th e se co n d a r y co lo r in b le n d s generall y , i t s o m e t i m e s b e co m e s d o m in a n t, p r o d u cin g a d i sti nct il' e c o l o r - g r o u p n o ta b le fo r its r ich , b iza r r e e ffe cts. Al ready
of r v i d e r e p u t e i s b ea u tifu lly- fo r m e d Jco ,n Co ycu x, a fl orver
of d u l l g o l d e n c h a m p a g n e a n d ch a m o is. \:ie *' it in the
s t r o n g l y - s l a n t i n g s u n lig h t o f e a r ly m o r n o r su n se t i f you
wa n t t o c a t c h t h e in ca n d e sce n ceth a t m a ke s it tr u ly thri l l ing . A s i m i l a r g o l de n ta n , flu sh e d r vith tin ts o f a m b er and
br o n z e , t l . r e r v h o l e d u ste d r vith a n o ld - g o ld sh e e n , is D r.
r\ y r e s ' Z l l l O ' T o n , . Byzttn liu r n ,, fr o m th e sa m e o r ig inator,
Eu phony,
ha s a b l u e b l a z e o n th e fa lls to g ive it lig h t. . .
mustard yellorv and buff, has ihe hear,:iest ruffiing irf ariy
iris a n d a b o u t t h e h e a vie st su b sta n ce . Oth e r d im inuti ve
gems are f arvn and lilac O phelia, a"nd Tuscuny Gold, a smooth
l, le n d o f o l d - g o l r l a n d ta n . ( .) u ile d iffe r e n tly co lo red i s
G o l d e n L i g h l , : r i c h cin n a m o n , m e ta llic b r o n ze , a n d r o se.
P l urabel l e.
...$7.50
H eral ds, rve bel i eve, ol i mportant devel opments to come,
are: 7[ar1 Geddas, ochraceous salmon rvith deeper red overl ay and venati ons on the fal l s; K i ng Mi das, a gl ori ous
gol den-buff and rosy-bron'n n'i th rouncl ed bl ooms (produci ng i n a garden cl ump a very di sti ncti ve col or note); and
V i shnu, a vari ant i n ci nnamon-pi nk rvi th heavi er col ored
fal1s.
S azol , gl obul ar gol den-bronze fl ushed l avender, stands
al one i n col or. C l ara N o1es, apri cot and l usci ous orange,
i s deepl y vei ned, especi al l y on the fal l s. S i mi l ar, but more
deeply colored, is Crown Jewcl, which verges on burnt
orange. A n exqui si te buff, pi nk, yel l orv, and orange fl orver
i s Qui aera. On test for grou'th and pl ant behavi our are
Nartnja, an orange yellow, Su,mmer Ton, a petite warmtoned j ervel , and P l urtbtl l c, rvhi ch ai vai ts defi ni te pl acement
as to col or.
t4
IRIS
SCHREINER'S
GARDENS
YDLLOW rBrS (6C)
CreancTonet
Year
Orlginator
. . . . . . . 1935
. . . . 1934
. . . . . 1932
. . . . . . 1935
. . . . . . . 1933
S ass,J.
K lein so rge
Nicho lls.
Wh ite..
S hu ll..
HetEht
M
T
M
T
T
Prlce
Yarlety
DORB.
KALTNGA.
SUNMIST.
SWEET ALIBI T
SYLVIA LENT.
. ..:
...........
Performance
7.50
6.00
7.50
7.50
4.00
BM
BM
BM
AEM
CM
.50
.75
.60
.75
.25
BE
CM
AM
A +M
AAM
Season
Primrosc Tones
I
i
i
,
. . . . . 1929
.. . . .1932
. . . . . 1928
K irklan d.
Wareham
Ca ye ux..
CaYeux.
aa ye ux..
. . . . 1928
\
I
\\
Loo lnis.
Cayeu x.
S turte va nt
White ..
A y res..
Dykes.
DESERT GOLD.
EOTHEN.
HELIOS
PHEBUS.
PL U I E D 'O R . .
M
T
T
T
T
\
. . . . . \ 930
. . . . . . f 932
. . . . 1924
. . . . . . 1934
. . . . . . . 19e3
. . . . . . . 1926
Medium Gold Tones
T
M
M
T
M
L
CH R O M Y L L A . . . . .
ECLADOR.
GOLD IMPERIAL..
LA D Y P A R A M O U N T i . . . . . . . . . . . .
ROBERT.
W. R. DYKES......
1.25
5.00
.20
10.00
7.50
1.50
B
A
AA
C
BB
M
ML
M
EM
ML
M
1.OO
IO.OO
.25
A
B
AA
AA
B
C
ML
L
M
Deep Yel'l'ou Tones
Mohr-Mitchell. . . .
Mitchell.
Mo ore ..
Nich olls.
Mitche ll
Sass,H
. . . . . 1931
. . . . .1933
. . . . . . 1927
. . . . . 1931
. . . . . . 1934
T
M
T
L
T
T
ALTA CALIFORNIA.
CALIFORNIA GOLD.
coRoNATroN......
cExsoRo.
HA P P Y D A Y S f .
NEBRASKA
Trial
Alic eHar ding
Eilah. .
.....
.50
....12,50
.25
VB
EM
L
Varictics
. . . . . . . $15 . 0 0
. . . . . $1 3 . 5 0
Ranging from palest primrose to the richnessof poured
gold, carried with classic yet casual grace, the finlr yellowselfs constitute one of the high points of iris beauty.
GoldenTreasure............$20.00
L u c r e z i aB o r i . . . .
....$22.50
Highly recommended in its price class is Coronotion, a
rich deep yellow of fine habits and medium size. Nebraska,
rufled, deeply colored, is most distinct in its upreaching
oval form. One of the best yellow intermediates is bright
gold.enCrysoro. Golil Imperial, medium-gold toned, is a good
iris where profuse bloom is desired.
,Among the lighter sorts, many-floweredPhebusof crisp,
oval lorm and uniform lemon coloring stands out as a
leader. Equally floriferous, is the, old Pluie D'Or, a solt
golden yellow. Eothen, soft toned, has good substance,
The cream class, enticing in their bland, warm tints,
flaring falls. Also of heavy substance are early blooming continue our progression of color from yellow back to our
DesertGolil, and.Helios,large and luminous.
starting point, white. Still comparatively few in number,
Pictured on page 12 is Eclodor,one of the most captivating of all iris, a softly fluted canary yellow of luxurious form.
The magnolia finish of medium-toned Chromyl.la,is most
attractive. W. R. Dykes, parent of many of the better
yellows, is broad and crinkly. Robert,a new sort, is strontian yellow with a faint blue flush on the falls. A variable
performer is Laily Parornount, deepprimrose with a silken
texture.
their importance in landscape plantings cannot be overestimated. Two of them, Syl,aio Lent and Dore, might be called
bicolors in reversel i.e. they have yellow standards and
white falls. Dore appearc to be the better. A nicely branched,
Sweet Al,ibi is
broad type of flower is ivory-toned Kolinga.
a bubbling type, of similar coloring, but with primrose hafts.
The heavy, crinkly substance oI Sunmi'st is cool, frosty,
shimmering as if filled with congealed light.
In the deeper-toned group we have Hapfu Days, a wellbranched golden-yellow of El Capitan size. In Coliforni.a
Golil.we reach the acme of color-intensity among the yellows.
Smaller than Hoppy Days, it will nevertheless rival it in
popularity. Both are incomparably more beautiful than
the older Alta Calilornia, which while of peerlessheight, is
too subduedin tone to meet expectations.
On trial we have; Alice Hariling, called the yellow with
Princess Beatrice Lorm; Eilah, a soft-toned medium-gold;
and our own introductions, Lutezio Bori and Gold.en Treasure, described in detail on page l. Though we feel that both
these iris are outstanding (the latter perhaps even more
than the former), we are holding them in the trial section
until they prove themselves in other parts of the country.
Qiontsin fhufor)
For many years our "Iris Lover's Catalog" has
reached most of the iris fanciers of America, as well
as many in forcign countries. These fanciers already
know many of the finer iris and eagedy await the
new improvements introduced each year. There
are annually, however, several thousand recipients
of our catalog to whom the iris probably connores
a moderately low-growing flower with individual
blooms two to three inches in diamter. These flower
lovers who arc yet to be initiated into the fraternity
of iris fanciers have one of the big thrills of their
lives coming when they see,blooming in their own
garden, some of the gorgeousnew giants of the iris
world. Such varieties as Paillctre, War Eagle, and
Nenehave been grown with blooms up to eight and
nine inches in diameter - more than the dianieter
of this page. Many others, such as Ranuns, Tltcodolinda, Gadran, Wm. Mohr, Prcs. Pilkington, Etbel
Peckham,Hrppl Days, Lune4ia Bori - to mention
only a few - are six to seven inches long (or wi&,
if of the flaring type). In f.act, excepting petite,
ruffled Euphong, there is scarcely an iris under 4-5
inches in diameter in this catalog. Of course size
alone does not make a fine iris, but improvement in
form and color has been as rapid as increasein size.
Most modern iris have the fine broad falls so essential to classicperfection ofform and colors far purer,
richer, and more varied than the varieties)of even
a decade ago.
On pages 25, 27,28, and 29 we have pictured
several of the newer giants of the iris wodd.
I
iI
Motif, an iris which the critics seem to have
overlooked, is probably the finest production of
Miss Sturtevant, long one of America's leading
hybridizers. It is a tall, beautifully branched, deep
purple of distinctive form and splendid substance.
A true self-color, it has an unusual silky-velvety
sheen. Motif is a more brilliant, deeper Pioneertruly a first-line Iris.
. One of rhe most distinctive of all varieties is Ptsia, Dr. Ayres' finest blend.
This flower has tones of silvery lavender, dove grey
and rich purple. Texture is unusually smooth and
glistening, suggesting an overcasr like a soft blue
haze. Ptsia is one of our finest iris, having height
and caniage as outstanding as its beauty is distinctive. There is no other variery even remotetv like
it, exceptthat in its strikingly rich Oriental coloring
it becomes comparable in uniqueness to Shab Jeltan
or to that other very novel blend, Screnite.
Among the mauve-pink blends we have lovely Mary
Senni. The eflormous silky standards, so delicately
fluted, are an exquisite lavender-rosefaintly flushed
silvery blue. Falls are a deepershade. The bright
beard servesto emphasizethe delicacy of the coloring. Marl Senniis a prodigious bloomer, and quite
eaily.
Though there are numerous blue and white or
lavender and white plicatas, this type of coloring
in the pink and white combination has been rare.
Graceful Tarantell,a,pictured opposite, is undoubtedly the best to date. It has adainty, uniform stitching of delicate pink on a snowy ground. Size is
medium, branching and placement fine. Tarantella
takes the place of Truc Deligbt as the best pink
plicata. .
An exquisite silvery lilac with a
iridescence
is InoperialBlash, one of the
creamy-pink
finest and largest of the pinks.
Depute Nonblot (page 29) is a robust giant: tall,
full-petalled, courtly. Standards are a rosy purple
shot with an infusion of bronze; the bright-bearded
falls are a rich clatet-crimson. It is in every way a
great iris.
. That bewitching blend, Serenite,
(page 29) is a medley of blue and gold. Falls, wide
and flaring, are a bright pastel blue with inlays and
sparklings of pale crystalline yellow toward the
golden-beardedhaft. Standards are a shimmering
silvery blue warmin g to a gleaming haze of platinum motes toward the margins. This never-to-beforgotten iris has amazing substance,fine size and
height, and oddly crinkled petals which contribute
to its charm and individuality.
On page 28 we have pictured both the pinkest and
the bluest of all iris.
The former honor belongs to the much-soughtaftet Noweta, a. warm $eamy pink with no suggestion of lavender. Every yeat this fresh, genuine
pink with waxy cudcd and crinkled petals strikes
us as more beautiful. Aline with its fine enameled
finish is a shadenearerspectrumblue than any other
iris. Close runners-up are the new Shining Watert
and Sicna BI'ae.
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During the last few years, almost unheralded by
the daily press,one of the greatest mass migrations
modern garden is a far call. All of a century of hy-
of history has taken place: millions of Chinesehave
departed from their bandit-ridden provinces "for
Lemon, Vilmorin, Bliss, Mohr, Mitchell, Cayeux
and the Sass brothers - to mention but a few -
bridizing by such scientific flower lovers as Verdier,
sparselysettled and relatively arid Manchuria (now
and the introduction from time to time of such spe-
Manchukuo). Extreme poverty has made only one
cies as troiana, n cllpotantica and amasby Sir Michael
kind of transportation possible: tramp steamer. Foster, W. R. Dykes, and others have effected an
Aboard these vessels,herded like cattle and often
improvement of the iris with which the develop-
suffering great ptivation, the emigrants have been
ment of few other flowers can compare, and have
able to take with them but few of their personal made it more than ever a cherished embellishment
belongings. One thing, however, necessaryto the of the home and the pride of the fancier's garden.
establishment of their new homes, will be found
Beauty that would be truly pricelesshad not nature
among the bundles of almost every family: their
ordained so generous a propagation of this flower,
favorite rose bushes.
today awaits every flower lover who brings the
History affords a similar
instance in the Middle Ages, when the Mohamme-
modern iris into his garden.
dans on their march through Northern Africa and
Two of our lovliest groups of iris today, groups
into Southern Europe brought with them the wild
which did not even exist until recently, are the
iris albicans and germanica- the white and viglet
pinks and the pink blends. Winsome, fuaglle,
"intermediates" so widely distributed in old gardens
they represent the most "feminine" type
ethereal,
today or found growing wild as "escapes."
of iris beauty. We have abeady describedthe pinkFrom the simple floral treasuresof these indigent est of all iris, "No-uc-ta" (which means "beauti-
or primitive peoples to the superb blooms of the
ful" in the language of the Delaware Indians), and
R A M E S ES
l0
which
is pictured on page 28. This delightful
creamy-pink flower will probably supersedein popularity the famousMidgard from the sameoriginator.
Another lovely pink blend of quite a different
type is Rameser,a Dykes medal iris of unusual poise
and grace. Its slightly ruffled petals reflect a harmony of soft yellow, buff-pinks and light rose.
is upstanding as a garden plant and valuable
Rameses
also as a cut flower.
The classicform and individuality of FriedaMohr
rate this iris as one of the finest. The color is a
pleasing shade of lavender-rosewith standards iust
a bit lighter than the falls. The blossoms
extra
^re
Latge,of unusual substance,and are carried on perfectly branched stems. We can heartily recommend
FriedaMohr for every iris garden.
The smooth delicacy of texture and filmy pastel
tints in our pink iris show the amazing versatility
of this flower in excelling in so wide a r^flge of color.
.
Never destined to be one of the world's greatest pink iris, but an iris with a distinctive, delicate
personality is petite Ballet Girl. The very restraint
of its coloring which is the faintest pink imaginable
addsto its winsomerefinement.Note alsothe ooised
ar t is t ic gr ac eo f i rs c a rri a g e .
Another slightly more orchid-pink of fine form
with petals iust suficiently frilled and irregular to
be informally arristic is AirT Drcant. Here is an iris
that cameforth without blatant claims or publicity
which is gaining in appreciation each year. Many
wonder how they ever ovedooked it! Another fine
iris in this group, named with Miss Sturtevant's
typical discernment,is Ambrosia,of soft, fluffy form,
and iridescentblush-pink coloring.
Other fine pink iris are Fascinatiar,a most desirable shade of phlox pink; Thais, a stalwart sort,
splendid for landscaping (ry it or any other fine
pink, next to creams, purples, or light blues);
whose charming tones of silver and
Rhcingauperle,
orchid are cool, refreshing, and exquisite; and Trostringcr, a large iris of pale warm pink with tinrs
of orchid which play beautifully throughour the
flower. It is the standardpink today - the starting
point for the pinks in building up any iris collection.
B A LLE T
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Do^inionUuloetiness
eha,,,actarizrs
Tfouse
$ufatbDeepBlu, od Blur.Ualuts
The most important landmark, to dare, in the
history of iris hybridizine was rhe production in
rlrz (and introdlction in"1917) by ihe lare A. J.
Bliss of the famous variety, Dominion. This deep
violet seedling, produced irom a single viable seed
securedfrom i cross of Cordeliax Amit, was the firsr
iris introduction to possessexttemely heavy sub'Dornini'on
stance and superbly lustrous texture.
had
three faults, fro*eu..' it was a diftcult grower, it
had poor branching, (having a tendency to knuckle
in and thus crowd the blooms), and its sremslacked
height. Dominion proved an invaluable breeder,
however, giving its wonderful substanceand texture
to seedlingswhich inherited better heighr, branching, and habits from other parenrs. Many of these
first or second generation seedlings introduced by
Bliss in the eady 1920'swere the sensationof their
d^y. Several of them, as Carilinal, Bruno, Dukc of
Bedford.,
Sua4i, etc. are still relatively excellent and
are widely grown and admired by iris fans all over
the world. These early Dominion seedlings have
been superseded,howevlr, by more recentlroductions as much superior to Cardinal and Brano, {or
instance, as these were to the original Dominion.
Indeed, the only Bliss iris remaining in our First
Hundred today is Mrs. Valcry Wcst,6ne of his last
and his greatestproduction.
We thought it would be interesting to see how
many of- our Hundred Best Iris represent develop.
ments of the Dominion strain. A iareful check-up
indicates that all of the following (thirty in number), and perhaps a few more, c^fi trace their pedigree in parr ro Bliss' famous introduction of l9l7:
Vcnus d.cMilo, Pertia, Bl,ackWings, Blue Vehtet,Meldoric, Mrs. J. L. Gibson, Royal Bcdatl, St. Louis,
Tenala, Screnite, Ranuses, Rou Dorninion, Directear
Pincllc, f,egend,Itasca, Motif, Red Dominion, Bunting
Bron4e, Cheerio, Daantlcss, Grace Sturteaant, Indian
Chicf, War Eaglc, DepateNonzblot,Mrt. Valerl Wett,
El Totar, King Jila, Vision, Picad.or,Califomia Gold.
In addition, about an equal number of the second
hundred are also of the same ancestry. Capri, Beouilf, and Marco Polo among our infroduciions of
this year, are newer additions to the Dominion strain,
and like all the receflt Doninion varieties, of a rugged,
hardy constitution.
iris, but still deserving,of, a place in rhe fancier's
garden.
IntroducJd witliout fanfarc, but so
large and fine that a position among the superlative
corild no longer be deiriedit is Cayerix'sSambaDiouf.
It is a giant deep blue-violet self with a fine silky,
velvety sheen.
. Winncshick,from the originator
of Eli4abcthEgclberg,is lustrous, imposing. A touch
of ruffling augmenis its graceful fofm, w-hile a margining of slightly lighter tone makes its coloring
dtstlnctlve.
In the glorious pageant of deep blues and violets,
one of the finest, bar none, is Mrc. J. L. Gibnn,
Rich, velvety, tall, of copious substance,regal form,
and excellent carriage, it is perhaps the finest Daminion violet seedling thus far produced. Very
neatly a self, with inky-black, crepy standards, lustr-ousand silky, - and glossy, slightly flaring falls
of fine breadth, it is an iris which has carried the
deep-violet section to new heights.
A bluer
typi and more of a bicolor is Blae Velaet,a Donoinion
iris of great individual beauty. On established
clumps we have had beautiful branched stalks well
above the foliage. . . . Black Wings, a midnightblue self with idarker sheen is spiendid for fionr
plantings, its height being just fighr for such a
location.
We have always been extremely fond of Sir
Michael. Those rich clear blue standardswith luxurious falls of deep velvety brown and plum-purple
are most striking. The beard is bright red-orange.
Sir Micbael still maintains itself as one of the finest
Iris and one which evadesan honest description of
its beauty.
. Tallest of this color group is the
stalwart Valor, a bicolor with blue-violet standards
and indigo-purple falls. .
Another handsome
bicolor is Ro1al.Bcaatl, whose standards and falls
are of markedly different depth of color but of equal
shadesof blueness- producing a dual color effict,
rich, fresh-toned, and vivid-making
this Iris ideal
for featured plantings in the finest iris gardens.
I have saved until last an Iris for which I have a
strong personal liking: St. Louis. I believe I would
rank it very near the top among the deep blueviolets. It is a rich indigo color, practically a self,
and with the most brilliant lustre of any of the iris
On the opposite page we have pictured three of in this class (excepting Tltc Black Doagla.r and our
the Dorninioz derivitives. Klancatb, an enormous new black seedling EthiopQueen). It is not quite as
new giant (deep violet with tints of brown-purple large as Mo.J. L, Gibsonnor quite so broad in the
in thE falls) is bne of rhe few iris pictured i^n this falls, but color, height, and branching arc even finer
catalog which are not in the First Hundred. Its than with that great variety. St. Loais has a beard
fine quality, size, and color is illustrative of the fact of an old orange color - just marked enough to
that there arc many excellent iris in the Second give it a well-groomed appearance.Its height makes
Hundred as well - iot quite so fine as the first-line it admirablefor use in landscapeplantings.
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SturldurdVarietiesof Beutd"dIris
At Bargain Prices
In this section we offer a group of mcritorious iris at modcrate prices. Many of these varieties werc high-priccd novelties only
a few years ago. Varictics marked (*) are fine landscapc subiects and where stock pcrmits wc offer 2J roots ol oncoarhry for $f .5O. Wc
cxpect thcsc varicties to scll rapidly and therefore rcqucst that you scnd a list of alternates from which wc may choose, should we be
sold out of your first choiccs. Unless you do this, we reserve thc right to select the substitutcs. PLEASE NOTE: ORDERS OVER
BE SENT PREPAID; THOSE LESS THAN 92.00 WILL BE SENT EXPRESS COLLECT.
$2.00 w[L
15c each; 3 of the sdrnelarietl fot
ABENDA: mcdium rose
ACACIA ROSE: fluffy pink
ALABASTER: pure white
AMBASSADEUR: brown
AMBER: early yellow
ANDANTE: rich purple
APACHE: bright coppcr
APHRODITE: mauve pink
*ARGYNNIS: yellow and brown
ARLETTE: crcam
*ASIA: blue blcnd
*BLUET: early bluc
B. Y. MORRISON: whitc and purple
CANDLELIGHT: lovely blend
CAVATINA: mctallic tones
CELINDA: white
CHASSEUR: late yellow
*COPPERSMITH: tosy crimson
DALILA: pink and white
*DAMOZEL: bluc plicata
DEESE: cxtra largc mauve
DREAM: delightful pink
ELEANOR MEADE : orchid-pink
*EIJINORE: pink blend
*ENDYMION: blue blend
*ESPLENDIDO: fnc violet
*ESTEREL: pink and yellow
FLAMMENSCHWERT: variegata
FOLKWANG: rose pink
*FORSETTE: medium blue
FULGORE: rcddish rose
GAY HUSSAR: striking varicgrtlGEN. McPHERSON: amoena
GEO. J. TRIBOLET: rich violet
GLOWING EMBERS: brown
IDUNA: whitc and plum
JANE WILLIAMSON: pastel blend
JASON: rich ycllow
*JUBILEE: pcach-toncd
JULIA MARLOWE: chineseviolet
KASHMIR WHITE: tall white
LABOR: heliotrope
LENT WILLIAMSON: violet
*MAJESTIC: rich bluc
MAORI PRINCESS: ycllow and chestnut
MARJORIE TINLEY: luscious blue
MARY WILLIAMSON: tall amoena
*MOA: deep violet
*MORNING SPLENDOR : excellent purple
25c
MRS. MARION CRAN: tall pink
NEWTONIA: tan and pink
*NUMA ROUMESTAN: distincrive red
*OMAHA: early rosc
PIONEER: red-purple
*PRAIRIE GOLD: dcep yellow
*PRIMROSE: soft yellow
PROSPERO: floriferous violet
*QUEEN CATERINA: lavender mauve
*RHEINFELS: dainty plicata
RIALGAR: golden ycllow
R. W. WALLACE: pansy violet
ROMANCE: medium pink
ROTA: rosy rcd
SIMONE VAISSIERE: blue bicolor
SIR GALAHAD: rose bicolor
*SONATA: lavender and yellow
SUNIIGHT: languid yellow
*SUSAN BLISS: excellcnt oink
*TAJ MAHAL:hardy white
TENEBRAE: intenseviolet
TRISTRAM: white and black
VESPER GOLD: tan and blue
YELLOW MOON: ivory
25c each;3 of the sanzel)ari€tJ for 50c
ALIQUIPPA: warm ycllow
ALLURE: pink blend
ANDREW JACKSON: violer ted
BEAU SABREUR: variegata
BLUE HILL: bright blue
CALIF. BLUE: tall and largc
CHURCHMOUSE: odd mouse color
DIONE: whitc
*GEO. P. BAKER: fine lemon color
mLD STANDARD: unioue vellow
GRETCHEN: rcd amoena'
HENCHMAN: striking bicolor
HUGUEfiE: medium blue
JUNE BRIDE: waxy white
LA MIERKA: pink plicara
*LOUDOUN: tan plicata
MOUNT ROYAL: rich violet
*ODAROLOC: lovely mauvc
PETRUCHIO : distinct violet
+PINK
JADU: plink plicata
+RASAKURA: unusual purple
RED ELF: small red
ROMOLA: reddish bicolor
SEQUOIAH: smoky browr.r
VAN CLEVE: late blue
50c each; 3 of the sdnzeqarictl for $ 1 . 0 0
AKBAR: purpleblcnd
CARFAX: claret
CHESTNUT:odd color
DAY DREAM: pink blend
DONJUAN: largerosc
ENCHANTMENT: soft violet
EREBIAN:deepbordcaux
FAIRY PRINCESS:
light pink
75c each;3 of the ramelarietJ for
BRITONESS:large primrose
DESERTDAWN: mauvcblend
DONNA SOL: rose-red
ELOISELAPHAM: delicatcoink
NEMESIS:blend
NEPENTHE:sofclilac
PEACHES:peach-toned
PRAIRIEKING: Dominionbicolor
REALM: rich blue
ROSEASH: old rose
ZUNI: brick-toned
GOBELIN RED: small red
HEARTHSTONE COPPER : copper
HERMITAGE: rcd purple
M. A. PORTER:.large purplc
MARQUISETTE : shrimp pink
MARECHAL FOCH: blended variegata
MIDWEST PRIDE: velvety purple
MME. DURRAND: lavender and tan
$1.50
FROZEN FOAM: frosty white
GILEAD: unusual tan
GYPTIS: frne violet
INDIA: deep bluc-purple
LARGO: pastcl varicgata
ORIENT PEARL : mother-of-pearl color
SENLAC: clarct-rcd
SOLITAIRE: pure white
ZAHAROON: tall blend
$1.00 each;3 of the sanzet)ariet! for $2.00
ASHTORETH:opulcnt ycllow
BLUE CHINTZ: bluc plicata
very large violct
COLOSSUS:
FORTUNIO:distinctmcdium-bluc
MME. DE BEAUMARCHAIS: lovely
toned brown
RUBEO:tallrcddish-maroon
SESOSTRIS:
purple-brown
J4
Iris Elves
Annually harbingers of a glorious iris seasonare these early-hlooming dwarfs. Sprightly, prolific, sturdy, full of the charm of
miniatureness,they are ideal subjectsfor the rock garden or for edgings.
We list below a selectionof the best out of about 250 varieties which we have tested. They are priced ar 25c each; I of one variety
f c . r 5 0 c ; l 0 o f o n e v a r i etyfo r $ 1 .0 0 . Va r ie tie sm a r ke d *a r esol donl yatthesi ngl erateo[25cerch,notatquanti typri ces.
*HUNGARICA : mauve-heliotrope;branched.
.IOSEPHINE: a pleasing soft cream.
*LADDIE BOY: blue, purple bicolor; three-floweredstems.
*MARGARET: fine white, tinted lavender, with gold beard;
branched; charmingly exouc.
MAROCAIN: one of the finest; a rich, deep pansy-purple.
MIS S H . M. WH ITE :l avender bl end: branched:a real mi ni ature.
*NEOLA : brown-toned blend.
*ORANGE
QUEEN: deep, rich yellow of fine form.
PRINCESSLOUISE:large light blue.
REICHENBACHII: yellow speciesfrom Balkans.
ROMEO: the bicolor dwarf, violet and purple.
SERAPHOLEfiE: white with mauve-redfalls.
SOCRATES:dusky claret: branched.
THISBE : much-branchedporcelain blue.
VERDUN: plum and bronze; free blooming.
Y LO: ci tron yel l ow w i th fl ari ng fal l s.
*APHYLLA OSIRIS: fine, rich medium blue; brancheJ
ARENARIA : vanilla-scentedyellow; verv dwarf.
ATROVIOLACEA: very early purple.
*BLACK MIDGET: claret; fluted blooms.
COERULEA: r'ery early; sky blue.
*COMMANDER DRYANT: blend of tan and mauve.
CURIOSITY: yellow stands, reddish falls.
CYANEA: violet-blue, white beard.
*DITTON'S PURPLE : deep violet-purple.
DR . M A N N : d u s k y b lu e a n d p u r p le b ico lo r .
DR. POfiER: deep self-purple;branchedstem.
* E N D Y M I O N : r i c h c l a r e t; a g e m .
FLORIDA : soft primrose-yellow.
*GLEE: soft yellow; frilled.
*GORGEOUS: purest white; very good.
+G R A M I N E A : d e e pcla r e t; g o ld b e a r d .
HARBOR LIGHTS: soft yellorv of charming form.
Dwa.f Iris Collection
T e n va r ie tie so f se le cte dco lo r r a n g e , in d ivi dual l y l abel eC. .
$1.00
IntermediateIris
This type of iris comes into bloom about tulip time, i.e., twelve to fifteen days before the later varieties. The term intenncdiare
appliesto time of blooming rather than to height and size of plant as some would-be innovators are trying to infer. There are many
sizesand colors now available and we exoect numerousimnrovements in the future.
ALICE HORSFALL: rich, dcepclaret-purplewith gold beard.g .J)
AMBERA: large, soft amber-yellow.
.50
CH A L L E N G E R : d a r k ve lve ty p u r p le ..
CRYSORO: luminous golden-yellow; very pure. . . . .
.50
CY R U S :em p i r e y e l l o w.
DOXA: formerly called, most descriprively,OliueGiant
ELIZABETH HUNTINGTON: a crinkled blrc form of old Zua .50
GLOAMING: the Bruno of the intermediates:duskv bronze
and russetred-brow n.
..........
...S
GOLDEN WEST: fine waxy yellow; deep orange beard. . . . .
NYMPH: lovely soft primrose; a profuse bloomer.
R A GU S A : garnet-purpl ew i th red-brow nfal l s.. ..
RED _ORCHID: glowing, bright ruby-brown; very red in
effect.. .
50
50
Full'Blooming
Iris
The so-calledremontants constitute a newly-developedrace of iris which bloom a secondtime in the fall after the severeheat of
the summer is over. We especia.llyrecommendthese iris for planting in the South, Mid-South, or wherever latenessof autumn frosrs
affords a long fall blooming-season.
AUTUMN FROST: large-floweredpure white with golden
haft and beard; sizEoI Aat*mnking; heat resistairt . . .$12.50
AUTUMN KING: lavender-bluebicolor.
.25
AUTUMN QUEEN: pure whrte ; dwarf t;,pe.
.25
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: reliable re-bloomer: verv dark
fluorite-purple; a very handsomecolor even if it were
n o t r a l u a b l L f o r i r s r e b lo o m in g ......
t.00
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT: rich mulberry-violet; a very
fine variety.
2.00
FROST QUEEN: frosty white ; very prolilic .
1.50
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GOLDEN HARVEST: rounded yellow: one of the ferv rcmontantsi n thi s col or.
...
$ 1.00
,L>
JEAN SIRET: most reliable yel.low dwarf .
OCTOBER OPERA: new color for this class;a wine-purple . 2.00
OLIVE WHITE:cream, tinted green, with gold veins. . .
.35
SEPIEMBER SKIES: deep purple, reliable
.60
SOUV. DE L. CHAVANAC: a vinaceaousviolet; this and
.J)
JeanS i retw e havefound to be the besrhere....... ..
ULTRA: a gem for color: rich ultramarine; one of the bluest
i ri s i n thi s cl ass.. . .
These Fine CollectionsAre Our lris Missionaries
p EALIZING that a certain number of our customersdesireselectedgroups of fine iris, we have compiled
r r' the following collections, each of which is an excellenr value in its price range. All roots are individually labeled, and arc of the same high quality as stock sent out on regular orders. Pleasedo not ask
us to make any changeswhatever in these collections, as the low prices are made possible only by strictly
routine methods in the digging and handling of stock.
Beginner'sCollection
If you have no modern iris in your garden
and want to ger srarredwith rhe best"selection available for a very modest.price, or,
if you wish to interest a friend in iris, we
suggestthe following as an ideal collection.
EUPHONY
WHITE AND GOLD
DOLLY MADISON TROSTRINGER
BALLERINE
MORNING SPLENDOR
CORONATION
REDWING
MIDGARD
OPHELIA
PRINCESSOSRA SOUV.DE MME. GAUDICHAU
One each of the above for Sl.5O
(Regularvalue92.70)
Color RangeCollection
So multitudinous are its tones of colot
that the iris has iustly beencalled the "Rainbow Flower". Below we have assembled
some of the most distinctive and colorful
types into a collection of outstanding value.
FRIEDA MOHR
GOLDEN FLARE
CANTABILE
MOTIF
EVOLUTION
INDIAN CHIEF
PLUIE D'OR
.
BALDWIN
VENUS DE MILO
THEODOLINDA
One each of the above for $3.OO
(Regularvalue$6.10)
Exhibitot'sCollection
Superb specimen types that should be winners on the show table have been assembled
into this de luxe collection. Thev combine
unusual size with perfection of 'form and
richness of coloring.CHROMYLLA
VIOLET CROWN
EASTER MORN
VALOR
ROSE PETAL
DEPUTE NOMBLOT
LOS ANGELES
IMPERIAL BLUSH
JOYCET'IE
One each of the above for S7.OO
(Regularvalue913.00)
LandscapeCollection
Though less expensiveiris than those included fiere often'do, and do well, for landscaping, if you are after garden effects that
arc rcaLLystrikingly beautiful you will secure
them by planting this selection of brilliant
new iris. Countess Senni, one of Europe's
leading experts on the use of iris in lindscaping, selectedthe variety named for her
as ideal for this use. Equally fine in their
resDectivecolor sections are the other varietiei included here.
GUDRUN
ALINE
ROSEDOMINION
JEAN CAYEUX
MARY SENNI
PHEBUS
MARY GEDDES
One each of the above for SIO.OO
(Regularvalue$18.00)
Advar,ced Amateur's Collectior,
Connoisseur's
Collection
For those who already have a number of
modern iris and wish to add other leading
sorts to their collections. we offer the following splendid group.
Pretty nearly the last word in iris quality
has been gathered into this assemblage of
"top-flight"
varieties. No matter how many
KING JUBA
COLUMBINE
BLUE MONARCH
WM. MOHR
KING TUT
ST. LOUIS
AMBROSIA
LEGEND
RAMESES
DESERTGOLD
One each of the above for $5.OO
(Regularvalue910.45)
fine iris you have in your garden this collection will give you a real thrill.
TINT O'TAN
SHINING WATERS
AVONDALE
SERENITE
ECLADOR
SHAH JEHAN
CRYSTAL BEAUTY
One each of the above for S2O.OO
(Regularvalue$38.50)
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and tlnusualT!p"s of lris
Species
Authentic Beurd"d Species
Collecting true speciesof the beardediris is an extremely interestins diversion. We are in contact with other collectors both
from others
hereind abroad and would welcome correspondence
on this unusual phase of iris. We offer the following species:
ALBERTI: early flowering, branched, blue with hazelhaft;
f r o m R u s s i a n T ur ke sta n
.....$2.00
. . . . . 1.00
ALBERTI YELLOW: yellow form of Alberti.
A R E N A R I A : t h e s m a ll ye llo w "sa n d ir is" fr o m Hu n g a r y. . . .50
CENGIALTI: daintr., floriferous, self lavender, from Dal.50
matica .
PUMILLA: a diminutive specieswhose flowers are without
true stems, being borne on elongated ovaries. Colors:
blue, yellow, and purple. From central Europe near
Vienna. We know of no-one else in Ametica offering
t r u e s t o c k o f t h i s sp e cie s.
.50
PALLIDA FOLIOSA VARIEGATA: a oallida rvith varie.25
gatedfoliage.
TRQfANA: the ancestorof many of our fine namediris. Possessesnicelv-branchedstenrs. We offer a selectform of
t h i s s p e c i e sf r o m T r o y.
.75
VARIEGATA: yellow standardsand chestnut-coloredfalls;
w i r y s t e m s ;n a t i ve o f Au str ia , Cr o a tia , a n d Bu lg a r ia . . . .50
n/ - l
I-ogo-\-yclus
T h e s e a r e h y b r i d s o f o u r o r d in a r y ir is cr o sse du ' ith Asi ati c
species. Easy to grow, they are most distinctive and interesting.
B A L R O U D O U R : a d rva r ftyp e ; so ft b lu e a n d o live o n p u r p le.$ .25
BLUE TOPAZ: another divarf; a blend of blue-bron'n and
g r e e n ;\ ' e r y s t r i k in g .
.25
DA L K U S H : h e a v i l y ve in e da n d n e tte dd a r k b lu e o n lig h te r
.15
blue ground.
GRAY CLOUD: soft grey-blue and brown-purple; of the
drvarfseries.
.25
HA M A D A M : d a r k e s tb lu e - vio le t;b e a r do n e - h a lfin ch wid e. .50
IB MACRANTHA: large, rounded, rich deep mulberrypurple; prolific and ourstanding
.50
I B P A L L : r e d - v i o l e tve in s o n lig h te r b a ckg r o u n d ........
. .35
MONS. STEICHEN: soft pearl.y-white and turquoise-blue
with rich tnahoganyfalls. . . .
.35
STORMY DAWN: a oeculiar soft blue and red-violet with
an overlay of yellbw-green that is most unusual. . . . 2.00
W M . M O H R : p i c t u re da n d d e scr ib e do n p a g e l0 ; p a le lila c
r v i t h d e e p e rv e i ns; a b e a u r ifu lflo r ve r .
.25
Regelio-C1)clus
IR MA : pearl grey vei ni ngson a si l vcry vi ol et-bl ucground..$1.00
LU N A : cl ear w hi te, vei ned l i l ac-bl ue; col ors sharpl y con2.50
rrasteo..
OR E S TE S :a heavi l y bronzedcoppery-ci nnamon..
.. ..
1.00
OS IR IS :pal e vi ol et vei ns on sati ny w hi re ground.....
PARTHENOPE: deep-violet venation on light silveryJilac
... I.0O
ground.
PSYCHE: satiny white with violet veins in the stands and
...... 1.00
brow n-purpl evei ns i n the fal l s.
SATURNUS: lilac and grey-violet veining on a very light
si l very background;stri ki ng.
. . . ..... 1.00
SIRONA: deep lilac with lilac-brown veins on a pinkishw hi teground; aparad,oxahybri d..
.
... 1.00
Oncoclclus and Regeliolris
These are most unusual iris with special cultural requrrements.
B ei ng semi -desertpl ants they desi re'dry summers. For ful l cul tural directions we refer you to books on iris, or to Farmer's
Bulletin 1406, obtainab.lefrom the U. S. Department of Agriculture, .at.Wasi ri ngron,D . C . We w oul d n6t be w i thout"these
beautl l ul -exotrc sD ecl esBARNUMAE: a beautiful oncocyclus of rounded
claret color; waxy texture.
LUPINDA: dusky purple; veined; easy to grow. . . . .
SYLPHIDE: striking hybrid of Gatesii x Lorteti; a
ti ful soft creamypi nk, vei ned and sti ppl ed.....
U R MIE N S IS : A real rvaxy yel l orv, rare.
form;
. . . .$2.00
......1.00
beau.. . .7.50
......1.00
Regelios
Easier to grow than the above; not as globular formed.
H OOGIA N A : one of the l ovel i cst: cl ear sati ny bl ue. . . .
$ .50
K OR OLK OWI: preci se,tri m; chocol atevei ns on w hi te..... 1.00
STOLONIFERA: purplish-rose shot with electric blue and
bronze..
.50
TURKOMEN: uniform rich ruby-red with steel-bluebeard. . .50
We have several varieties of Korolkowi and Stolonifera which
we can furnish, and will be glad to answer any inquiries.
Table lris
A new type of iris. The ideal is a small flower rvith wiry stems
and sl enderfol i age,maki ng them especi al l ysui rabl efor tabl e decoration, alrhough they are also fine for the fronr of the border.
Some are not fully up to this standard but merelv steps toward
the i deal . We offer them, not as the ul ti mate, but as somethi ng
o[ i nteresrrtr be rri ed.
B LIN TIN G:a pal e vi ol et sel fof fi ne fornt;29" tal l ; branched
stems.
$
K IN GLE T: deadgol d-yel l ow sel f;29": branchedstems. . . . . .)u
PEWEE: 17 inch stems; bearing branches with tiny pure
w hi te bl ooms.
SISKIN: airill.-formed blooms; a lovely, clear pinard yellow;
34'- ...
A N D R O M A C H E : a so ft lila c with d a r ke r ve in s; la lls
pearl,v-gra,y
with violer vcins; a linely shapcd flower. . . $1.00 TITMOU S E : amber yel l ow speckl edvi ol et;31" stems......
.50
ARTEMIS: violet-purple with darker violet feathering and
WA R B LE R : a most fl ori ferousl i ght yel l ow ; excel l entborder
v i o l e t - b l a c kb l o tch ; ve r y vig o r o u sa n d la r g e .
1 '5 0
type;z5".
.75
CA S S A N D R A :I i l a c to g r e y- b to wn vein s o n silve r y g r o u n d. . 1 . 5 0
CL Y T E M N E S T R A : r ' io le t sta n d s a n ,l p u r p le - b lu e fa lls,
v e i n e dv i o l e r ; a b e a u tifu l p a r a d o xah yb r id . .
150
E U N I C E : s a l m o nr . e in in g so n a wh ite to cin n a m o ng r o u n d. 2.00
HOBO: a variegzta yellow and maroon; tiny flowers on 14"
F L O R A : g l o b u l a r , r ub y- r e d ,ve in e db r o wn a n d ye llo w.... . . 2.00
stems
HE R A : a p r e t t v v i o l e t- p in k with r u b y- r e da n d b r o n zefa lls.. ./)
P LA Y B OY :a ti ny amoena,w hi te and vi ol et; 8 to 10 i nches
I S I S : a h e a v i e r ,b r o n zie rtyp e o f Ar te m is
r '5 0
tal l .....
.75
The Regelio C.vclusare a strain of iris obtained from crossing
the Regelio and the Oncocl'clus species. The flowers are strikingly veined often a soft violet-purple or violet-brown on white.
These hybrids are as easy to grow as the Regelios and carry the
c o l o r i n g s o f t h e O n co cyclu sin to a cla ss wh ich is m o r e easi l y
manageo.
Two D.'uarfJune-Blooming
lris
77
Early (late June into Jufu)
B A R D LE Y : l i ght orange-apri cotfl ushedcopper;3ft.
....$1.50
IR IS P E R R Y : one of the l i nest; gl i steni ng
deeporange;zrtfr...
......3.00
MA R GA R E T P E R R Y : al most ti ger-l i l y red;
l ong bl oomi ng;3:.; ft.
........
1.50
VISCOUNTESS BYNG: silvery ground overlaid copper-rose; one of the so-called
"pi nks";4ft...
.
.....2.00
Early Midseason (Earl1 Jafu-late Jull)
AMARYLLIS:_ pleasingly formed
orange;) ft.......
golden..$1.50
C IN N A B A R : cadmi um-yel l owfl usheddeeper
rose-brow n;2ft.....
...1.00
E . A . B OWLE S :rcddi shorangebl endedsofter
otange;4ft.......
....3.00
GOLDENI: a fine, frec-blooming, rich, dcep
orange;3ft.......
. ...1.00
GOLD IMPERIAL: a rullled, night-blooming,
gl ow i ngdeepyel l ow ; 4)a ft.....
. ....
4.00
J. A . C R A WFOR D : open-type bl oom; best
apri cotyel l ow ,i ft...
...f.50
MU LLE R I: very profusebl t-romi ng,ri ch yel l ow ;4ft.
. . .2.00
V E S TA : orange-vel l owfl ushedl i ghter; 2 ft... 1.00
WA U B U N : cadmi um-yel l ow w i th
overl ayofred;3ft.
sl i ght
....3.00
Midseason (rnid Jafu into Augutt)
ftn**tocallo
These fine perennialshave a lclng seasonof bloom - from
iris time until September. Hardy, easy to grow, they do well
in any garden soil but respondto fertility. Hemerocallismay
be planted in either spring or fall; we prefer August and September. Set the crown two to three inchesdeepin rich garden
loam. A light protectivecovering is desirablethe first winter.
To aid customerswho wish to secureeither a long or a
sfecial seasonof bloom, we have grouped our hemerocallis
seasonally. (Southern customersshould recall relative differencesin blooming season,the peak of our iris bloom in St.
Paul, for instance,occurringJune7th to 15th.) You will note
that the hemerocalliscomprise mainly shadesof lemon and
apricot yellow with some rich shadesof orange and a few
ru s t " r eds " .
CISSYGUISSEPPI:deepcoppery-rose,unique
co.l or;smal l fl ow ers;3 ft.. . . .
2.5o
D . D . WY MA N :open tyfe bl oom; gol denyel l ow w i th touch of red on each petal ;
2" k,
r .5c
IMPERATOR: star-shapedorange-red; very
6ne; 4 fr.
4.00
KWANSO FLORA PLENA: the double daylily; orange copper; 3i -i ft. . . . . . .
.35
LA D Y F. H E S K ITH : attracti ve canary yel l ow ; 4 fr.
4.00
MRS. A. H. AUSTIN: one of the most gorgeouscol ors i n these l i l i es; gol den apri cot; an especi al l yfi ne vari ety; I ft.. . . . . .
SUNKIST: soft rose flushed red and yellorv;
2.00
JIT.'
Late (late Jufu and Augu:t)
A N N A B E TS C H E R : orange-apri cot;l ovel y;
3ft" '
DR . R E G E L : o r a n g eye llo w; 2 ft......
..$ .25
G O L D D U S T : e m p i re ye llo w;L ft.....
.25
r.75
GOLDEN DREAM: one of the most hand-
1.7 5
HYPERION: pronounced by many rhe finest
hemerocal l i s;l arge, w axy, soft canary2.00
yel l ow ; 6ne form; J', fc. . . . . .
LEMONA:
3" ft
Very Early (June 1-15)
L .L )
trumpet shaped lemon yellow;
1.00
MR S . W. H . WY MA N : gl i steni ngyel l orv; the
very last ro bloom, lasting into September; 4 ft.
38
Oth.r ChoicePerennials
Lny time into the field of general perennials. Our
Specializing,as rve do, in iris, it is not our intention to branch extensively
^t ind securefor our custoders new flowers of outnrm.iou, hortiiultural conracts, however, afford us an unusual opportunity to'select
standingquality. It is lust a few Iine new things of this type that *e are offering on this and the precedingpage.. Having g.py" :h."1
oilginily for our own enjoyment, we are passing them on as the best varieties we have found in their particular secror ot the tloral
rer'lh. .'.
Peonies,poppies,day lilies, and delp-hiniumsare one and all of the easiestculture. Given ordinary cultivation and a wellpreparedgarden soit, ittiy *it b.
the firiest subjectsin any perennial garden.
".org
We advocaterelatively early planting of these flowers with subsequentcare in seeing that they have plenty of moisture to root
and settle themselves. A well-estiblished root-system is the greatest protection a plant can have against the vicissitudes of winter
lveather.
Lyo.,d"lDelphiniu*t
Selected Peonies
Our experiencewith this race of delphiniums continues to be
most fav6rable. The stock is direct froh ProfessorLeonian, and
is a careful selection of his newest hybrids. This famous plant
breeder,who originated this strain by crossing the best oI the
Wrexham, Blackmore-Langdon, and Vanderbilt rypes, still hand
polle n i z e sa l l t h e b l o o m s fio m u h ich se e dis sa ve i' a n d a ll p lanrs
ient our are reselecredfrom these seedlings. Colors range from
sapphire to azure, to purple-mauve, and deepestblues and bluevibiers. Individual biooms are as large as three and one-half
inches across. The stems are 6nely proportioned, carrying the
tall spireswith an easy grace. From the outset Professor'Le6nian
has rigorously discarded any individual p.lants with a tendency
to.disease,thus assuring as 6ne a strain in this respectas is obt alna D l e .
From our experience the Lyondel hybrids do better rn our
climate than others, - and the midwest presentsseveralproblems
in delphinium culture, due especially tb lack of the humidity
which coastal regions enjoy.
We d o n o t h l e t g r e tt vo lu m e o f th e sep la n r s to se ll, b u t w e
offer our customers selectedplants from young stock, not to be
confusedwith the ordinary field run. As long as these last we
are b o o k i n g o r d e r sa t $ 1 .0 0 p e r p la n t. Ea r ly fa ll d e live r y.
liniited
We have closedout all our peoniesexcept the following-October.
group of outsranding to.ts. Shipm"nt in Septemberand
CORNELIA SHAYLOR: Pure-pink gradrilly fading to
, $f.50
w hi te; very l ate....
E. B. BROWNING: Late blooming white; large-flowered
.......1.50
andftagrant.
ELLA CHRISTIANSEN: Large flowered, delicate pink; pro. .. 2.00
fuse bl oomer.
HANSINA BRAND: Glistening flesh-pink with salmon reflex. 3.00
KARL ROSENFIELD: Prolific blooming, reliable, early red.
.75
KATHERINE HAVEMEYER: A light pink; one of the best
2.00
of thi s col or.
2.00
LA FEE: Striking, unusual shade of rose-pink.
LON GFE LLOW:B ri ght, cherry red; i n great demand... .. 1.00
LORA DEXHEIMER: Very bright red; prolific bloomer. . . .
.75
MARTHA BULLOCK: A lovely deeprose-pink; distinctive,
....1.00
semi -roseform....
MRS. A. M. BRAND: This fine white is one of our favorites;
. . . . . 3.00
excellent bloomer of sturdy plant habits.
Oriental Poppies
MRS. J. V. EDLUND: One of the finest new peonies;large
...20.00
w hi te...
The barbaric beauty of these giant poppiesbrings rhe perennial
borderits most vivid splash of color. In-planting ihem, remember
that they lose their foliage over summer, so place them where
other plints will effectively fill their place afier they have furnished'theirfine show. We'offer only a'few of the finest, fot ezrly
f all d e l i v e r y .
CERISEBEAUTY: beautiful cerise-pinkof medium size;dtsti n c t ; J 2 i n c h s t e ms.
$ .fO
LULU NEELEY: Dr. Neeley's line dark blood-red; flowers
are medium in size; an excellent variety - the leaderof
r.25
the reds;34 inches.
MRS. PERRY: a very soft salmon-pink or geranium-pink;
.50
29 inches.
WUERTEMBERGIA: an enormous dark scarlet of great
beauty; blooms are extra large on good stems; a late
b l o o m e r t J 8 i n c h e s.
MYRTLE GENTRY: Rose-white lightly tinted soft-salmon;
very subtl e and dai nty.
3.00
RAOUL DESSERT: Broad, globular formed, dark pink; line. 1.00
REINE HORTENSE: A prodigious blooming, sturdysoft flesh-pink; very popular.
R OS E S H A Y LOR : Large, doubl e, pal e rose-pi nk. . . ....
.50
2.00
SARAH BERNHARDT: Soft apple-blossompink, very out. .50
standi ng .
1.00
SOLANGE: Fine white, tinted salmon
TENUIFOLIA FLORA PLENA: A gem; cutJeaved, extra
earl y red. The doubl e vari ety i sl he fi ner by far. . . . . . . 2.00
VICTOIRE DE LA MARNE: A larse flower of medium red. 1.00
W. F. CHRISTMAN: Flesh-white suffusedrose-pink
1.00
f)
Du5lness I erms
(Pleaseread carefulfubeforeordering.)
REMITTANCE in full should accompanyorders; or, if desired,
a dep o s i to f 2 5 % w l l l h old sr o ck u n r il d h ip p in g tim e wh e n it w i l l
be s e n t C . O . D . K i n d l y d o n o t se n dcu r r e n cyo r sta m p s.
WE PAY TRANSPORTATION CHARGES (parcel post or
express)on orders of $2.00 or over. On smaller orders add 25c
for postageand packing.
DISCOUNTS: A cash discount o[ 7O% will be allowed on all
orders mailed before June 1Oth excepting orders for collections,
which arestrictlynet ai all times. Quanrity discountsare asfollows.
l0l on orders amounting to $ 20.00 or more.
ZOff on ordercamounting to $ 50.00 or more.
2Jfi on ordersamounting to $100.00or more.
PLEASE ORDER EARLY to avoid oossibilitv of certain varieties being sold out. Orders lilled in rotarion is received.
39
TIME OF SHIPMENT: We begin filling orders early in July,
continuing through August and September into early October.
Residentsof the South should olant after the extreme heat of the
summer has subsided- usuallv in Septemberor October. We do
not shi p i ri s i n the spri ng.
PRICE OF CATALOG: We make no charge for our catalog to
customers, or to others the first two years after receipt of an
initial request. Thereafter rve are compelled to charge 25c to help
defray production costs.
STOCK and GUARANTEE: We ship healthy, thrifty roots
freshly dug from our garden. We guarantee stock to be true to
name, dis&se and peJr-free, and iir first class condition when
received. Anyone nbt entirely satisfied should return stock immediatelv and orooer adiustment will be made. We cannot ass.me responsibility afrer'safe delivery. Cultural directions will
b. sent *ith each order.
G"t
"rul
Alphabeticallrld"* utld Price List
Exclusive of Items on Pages34 to 39.
Numerals following vatiety namesindicate pageswhere descriptionsand comment may be found.
2 0 , s.1. . .
Do u g la s
......$ 2.00
Lux 20..
$ .Z ;
$ 1.50 Royal Beauty r8,32
" Airy Dream
$ 1.25
Alameda
.25
Dr . Ch a s. M a yo 2 0 ... . .
.25
Ruth Pfeiffet 16.. .
.20
i l r^L-r ,F.r; re
.75
<n
A l i c e H a r d i n g " . . . . . ..
1 5 .0 0
Du ch e ssSa r a h2 0 .......
'.;\
Magenta "^,'
.5 0
.15 S achem22.
j.0 0
Aline rz,26.
Duke of Bedford re. . . . .
Sacramento
.z )
.50
I.0O
, Al-lu-wee
8,ri . ,r;
Easrer
Morn
MXfgX?i'';r
... . 15.00 S t. Loui s 18,32......... 4.00
A I t a C a l i f o r n i L 1 2 , 24 .... 1 .0 0
18'32......
'',{
Ecla
d
o
r
1
2
,2
4
..........
Marechal
N
.y,,.......
S amba-D i ouf
1.0 0
5.00
'50
A m b r o s i a 2 0 , 3 1 . . . . .....
.1 5
Eclat 20,
2.00
Marion 17.
2.00 7 Sandia
4.00
Amneris
.25
'
Ed
g
e
wo
o
d
Diego
.50
Marqui
ta4,16..........
.50
4.00 , San
A n d r e A u t i s s i e r 1 7 . ....
.2 5
Eila h 2 a .
...... 13.50
MaryB arnett
.OO
.20 / S anFranci sco,,t0... . . .
Anne Marie Cayeux re.. 1.00
2r.
tz
El Capitan
.25
Mary Elizabeth
....
S antaB arbara .. . . .
.60
.2 0
AtDawning
..1 0 .0 0
2 0 ... .. .. . 2.00
e,16.
2,23....
'seducti
on
Ele
a
n
o
r
Blu
e
Mary
..
Geddes
.......
7.5 0
A u b a d e r e.
1 .0 0
Elecffa e,r6.
Mary Senni 2r,26.. . . . . .
.60 , S el ene15.
.3 5
5.00
Aurex 3'23.
1.00
',
Eliz. Egelberg
.25
Meliloric
2.m
Sensation
.35
Avondale
4.00
1e,26..........
Ella Win ch e ste r 2 ' ? ..... 15.00
Mephi sto
1.00
3.0 0
' S ereni te
' I
B"ld*in
ElT o va r 3 ' 2 3 ..........
Mi deard
.25
10.00
.20
S hahJehan4,16........
1.0 0
2
a
.
16....
15.
Ballerine
.2O
Eo th e n
Mi l dred P resby
..
.20
S hasta
.75
.25
2r.
Ballet Girl 20,3r
. . 1 2 .5 0
Eros 20.
Ministre
F.
David
1.00
Waters
2.00
6.00
..
Shining
4
,2
2
J
Beau Ideal
Er
h
e
t
Mi
rador
.2O
Pe ckh am
. .. . 6.00
.
7.50 / Shirvan
3.50
r Missouri
Beotiele.
Ethelwynn Dubuar 20.. 1.00
3 .0 0
3.00
5.00 Sierra Blue
21.
1<
B e o w u l f r , 4 . . . . . . .... 1 5 .0 0 .Eu p h o n y 1 2 ,2 3 .........
Mme.
C
ec.
B
ouscant
.25
S i rK ni ght
...12.50
' Evilyn iJe n so n 2 1 ......
4,22......
Blackamoor
. . l.0O
1.50,
Modoc
.35 S i r Launcel ot
10.0 0
B l a c k B e a u t y r s . . . . ...
Evo lu tio n 2 ,Ie .........
2 .0 0
.-: , S i rMi chael 18,32....... .1 5
.60 ' Mohrson
/ S now ki ng 8,r5... .. . . . 15.00
Black Warrior
2.5O
Morni nsGl orv2l '
')u
F a scin a tio n 2 l,3 r .......
':?
B l a c k W i n g s 1 8 , 3 2 ...... L .2 5
.75 Snow Shadow r5 . . . . . . . 5.00
,"
,14o,;1ri ze.
rragonaro
J
r8,r2
Blue&Gold
..
Mrs. J. L. Gi bson
.3 5
Snowhite
.2O
5.00
i
?
2r,3r
Frieda Mohr
. . .
Blue Banner
M*. Valery West 22. . .
..
.7 5
.35 S ouv. de L. Mi chaud 17. .25
Frivolite
.id
'Blue Monarch
.
Souv. de Mme.
3.00 ' Ge n e vie ve
,t {n
Se r o u g er e .
B l r r eT r i r r m n h 1 7
"";
.1 0 .0 0
5.00' ' l j i l i l i i
Gaudichau r e .
N eD ra.ska
r
e
.
Ge
r
m
a
in
e
Pe
r
th
u
"is
.
.
.20
B l u e V e l v e t 1 8 , 3 2 . ......
. . 10.00
.6 0
Spok an a'22.. .,. .
l \ene "''
.80 Spring Cloud 16
Glo r io le
..... l ? oo
BonnieBlue
..
.2 5
1.50
7.50 Summer Cloud 17
i .;o
Go ld e n F la r e
Brunhilde
l j gon ?';;
.60
7.00
1.00
N l ngal '"'
2
2
.
'
23.
Go
ld
e
n
He
lm
e
t
..
10.00
Bruno 22.
.
10.00
Sum m er T an
.2 O
r '50
N ow eta ^:'^^
2
,2
3
....
L
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h
t
Go
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e
n
.
.
B u e c h l e y ' s G i a n t 1 7....
5.00
Sunmist
.1 5
7.50
Burning Bronze 22.. . . . 10.00 / Golden Triasure r,s,24.. 20.00 v Ooaline
Sunol ,2'21. ....
4.00
1
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.
Imperial
Gold
.20
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Our Finestlris Have Originated
Together with the Natural Habitat of the Wild Species.
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Key: White dots indicatc localitics whcre each of thc "Hundrcd Bcst kis" was origioatcd by a modcrn hybridizcr.
Solid erecn indicates habitat of various speciesof beardless iris.
Shadc{ green indicatcg tange of the bcardcd specics, (Bcardlcss specics are also fouod throughout most of this erea.)
(It is in"terestingto notc ti-at the numcrous slecics of rvild iris, ihough vcry widcly distributcd, are confined exclusivcly to thc Northeto Hemisphere.)
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