C. S. Milliken

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C. S. Milliken
Southern California
Iris Gardens
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Foreword
Where can you make a more worthwhile and permanent
investment than in your home or garden ? Remember:-the beauty and
charm of a lovely flower is not affected by an economic depression.
Plant iris. They pay big dividends with unequalled regularity.
W'e extend to you a cordial invitation to come to our
gardens during the blooming season. Our earliest varieties commence to
flower in March and our latest continue into June. Visitors are thus
greeted by a changing display throughout the season. We are constantly
adding new varieties of outstanding merit so that each year our display
is more impressive than the last.
In our catalogues we have endeavored to list only chose
varieties that are worthy of a place in your garden. Each year we include
some of the outstanding new introductions and take out those varieties
that have thus been surpassed. This makes it possible for our customers
to order from our catalgoues with the assurance that all varieties selected
are outstanding.
fr
II we can be of any help in solving your garden problems
we shall consider it a privilege. Come to the gardens if possible; if not,
we invite your correspondence.
C. S. MILLIKEN
Southern California
IRIS GARDENS
970 New York Avenue
PaseoruR. CaLrroRNn
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g 1'3Introductions
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CHINA LANTERN (Essig, 1933). This iris adds an encirely new color note
to the garden and is different from anything yet produced. The
striking features are its brilliant carrying colors in the garden and the
vigor and profusion of its inflorescence. The color is bright Bordeaux
red falls and old gold standards which defy description. The flowering
stalks are three or four-branched and from 3% to 4 feet tall. The
foliage is large and clean. It comes from a long succession of Essig
hybrids crossed with Cardinal, the latter giving it the brilliant red
falls.... $10.00
MRY COAST (Essig, 1933). A beautiful, large, clear ivory self of fine
texture and substance. The falls are thick, wide and flaring and show
off to the very best advantage. The standards are erect and give
proper symmetry to the flowers. The stems are well branched and
three feet high. The foliage is vigorous. It is one of the earliest to
flower in the spring, blooming with us from the middle of March until
the last of April, with a tendency to bloom again in the fall of the year.
The soft pale color adds a new note to the whites and vellows now
offered 5.00
SHINING WATERS (Essig, l9j3). A reflection of the clear blue weslern
skies in still, shining waters. The best of the many smooth, clear blues
obtained after years of progressive breeding along a particular line.
It is a fitting climax of such parentage as Caterina, Carthusian, Marian
Mohr, California Blue, (Jncle Remus, and Moa. The self color is
about midway between the shades of the darker Sierra Blue and the
lighter Pale Moonlight, yet it is really not a competitor of either.
The firm, wax-like texture and perfect finish, symmetry, and poise of
'the falls and standards are enhanced by a bright orange beard. The
flowering stalks are straight, three to four-branched and from four to
five feet tall. Last May it was rated 94 in the garden by an accredited
judge. It combines the smoothness and finish of Hoogiana with the
size and poise of Easter Morn. 5.00
TENAYA (Essig, 1933). One of the best of the many rich, velvety, dark
purple selfs which have dttracted so much attention in the originator's
garden during recent years. After comparing it with other new offerings
in the same general color range, we enthusiastically include it in
new creations for this year. The color is a rich raisin-purple with
iridescent reflections, the standards changing somewhat to dull
auricula purple. There is an aniline beard and old gold at the bases
of the stylets which light up the interior as by a lamp. The substance
is certainly up to the highest standards. It is of sturdy Modoc and
Cardinal parentage. The flower stalks are well branched and three feec
high, It is a conspicuous and attractive garden and show variety.... 5.00
THE SET OF 1933 ESSIG INTRODUCTIONS
22.50

ARBUTUS (Lothrop, 1933) H. M. A. I. S. This is a seedling of Mother of
Pearl by Dejazet. The finely formeC large flowers are on tall well
brancheJ stalks. The domed standards are pinkish lavender ar rhe iips
shaCing to light yellow at the base..Substance and texture are lirm
and fine with a smooth lustrous surface, which cause it to resist rain
and hail, hot sun and burning wind. Height 36 inches. $5.00
LAURENTIA (Dr. F. F. Villiams, 1933). This beardless iris is a beautiful
vBlyety cerise purple self with a large golden signal patch on the falls.
The flowers are largel than those of Cacique and are carried on 40-inch
stems. It should be planted in a moist location. 5.00
PERSIAN PRINCESS. A pogc-regelia hybrid which is superior to anything
of its type we have ever seen. The large, well shapeC flowers are
Bishop's purple veined with Maddeq violet, the haft being veined
with seal brown. The falls are exceptionally rich and velvety. A single
stalk used as a cut flower is sure to cause a sensation. This iris is taller
than others of its type, growing to a full 3 feet in our garden. ..... 5.00
MT.4WHITNEY
(M illiken, I 9 3 3). An extremely vigorous spuria resembling
Ochroleuca in color and growing to a height of 64 inches. The flowers
are larger than those of any pther spuria, the falls being 4 inches long
by 2 inches wide and the standards \y"
inches tall by I /, inches wide.
Because of its outstanding superiority, this variety was awarded Honqrable
Mention by the A. I. S.. . . 2.50
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C. S. MILLIKEN
So,*,t'hern California
IRIS GARDENS
970 New Yonx AveNUE, PASADENA, Cer-rponNre

Midgard EuPhony Clara NoYes
Special Collection Price $5.00

C. S. MILLIKEN-IRIS I Paqe Five
TALL BEARDED IRIS
The More Recently Introduced Varieties of
Outstanding Merit
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AHWAHNEE (Esslg, 193i'). A vcry large flower of heavy substance. The falls velvety
dahlia carmine, standards iridescent lavender and brown, and a brightly glowing
center. Perfectly hardy and has a long blooming period. J ft
Each
2.00
AIRY DREAM (Sturtevant). A very beautiful soft pink of Pallida habit resembling
Susan Bliss, but with a larger flower and better branching.3)4 ft..... .. 2.50
AMBER (DyAes). A vigorous yellow self with a conspicuous rcddish golden beard. It is
a very free flowering and dcsirable variety. J ft.... ..3 for 91.00; .50
AMBROSIA (Sturteuant). This is one of the most filmy flowcrs of a pale pink with a
deep orange beard. The flower is large and of splendid rounded form. A word
description gives a very inadequate idea of the great charm of this variety. 3 ft.. . 2.50
AMNERIS (MiIIet). A very 6ne deep blue with velvety falls. As yet bur little known
in this country. Fragrant, lare. )14 ft.. . . . . ..3 for 92.00; .75
About Iris
(f Ints is an easy-to-grow per-
".
I ennial, atihome in almost any soi[,
requiring little attention or moisture
and furnishing flowers of enchanting
beauty and delicacy over a long period
of time.
There are hundreds of varieties of
Iris and charming new introductions
are added each year. These varieties
are classified under group heads as
listed throughout this catalog. While
all of these groups have the general
characteristics of Iris with which we
are all familiar, there is sufficient difference
in formation of bloom, colorings,
time of blossoming, height of
flower stalk, etc., to give unlimited
SeNre Bengena
(See Paee 23)

Paee Six\ C S. MILLIKEN-IRIS
Mrnceny (P. I2)
APHRODITE, (Dykes). A stately violet-pink that receives Each
enthusiastic admiration from our visitors. 4 ft.. . . . . .
3 for $1.00; .50
ARIEL (MurrelL). Soft harebell blue. A charming flower,
fragranc and early. 3t/ ft.. ......3 for $1.00; .50
ARLETTE (Cayeux). A large beautiful cream with a golden
beard. Free flowering and of good sul>stance. 2rr4 ft.
3 for $2.00; .75
ARZANI (Sturteuant.) A vigorous red-purple of fine habit.
Tall.3%ft.....
..3 for $2.00; .75
ASPHODEL (Morrison). A large light lavender-violet flower with an
almost a self. Fine form and rich satiny texture. Fragrant. 324 ft..
orange beard;
1.00
AURELLE (Denis). This is unquestionably one of the finest of the red-purple bicolors.
The flowers are large and the falls are very rich and velvety and carry a golden
beard.4 ft... .. .....3 for $2.00;
AUTUMN GLOW (Sturteaant). This is a particularly attractive ruffled soft amber. Its
shapeand habit of growth make it a favorite where this color is desired. About
t tt..
3 for $1.00:
.15
.50
BLUE AND GOLD (Essig, 1931). A most unusual and attractive large, bright, rich
blue self. The bright golden beard makes a sharp contrast which is apparent from
some distance; hence the name. 3r/ ft.. . . . . 1.50
BLUE GOWN (Essig, 19 j2). A tall blue iris of fine depth of color, nearly a self, large size,
good form and 6rm substance . The brilliant golden bearC is charmingly displayed
on wide flaring falls. The stems are slender, stiff and from four to five feet high.
We have introduced a number of blue iriscs, but every one of them has an indir,-
idual quality and distinction. . . .. .
BONNIE BLUE (.Sturteaant). A "blue-toned, jaunty" iris which is "very vigorous and
floriferous. 3ft.... .3for$1.00:
BRUNO (Bliss). One of the finest of the famous "Dominions." Very rich in color. J ft...
3.50
.50
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CALIFORNIA BLUE (Essig, 1929). A most vigorous iris, fine foliage, long blooming
season, large flowers, great height, well branched and early. Rich bluish violet
with a glowing beard. It is the most delightfully fragrant iris which we know.
5 ft.... ......3 for 92.00; .75
CAMELIARD (Sturtevant). A very unusual and beautiful blend of yellow and wine
color. The flowers are very large, seven inches, and are borne on well branched
stems. One of the most distinct of recent introductions. It has been an outstanding
favoriie with the visitors to our gardens. 4 ft.. 2.50
CAMEO (Sturteuant). A very beautiful pink and yellow blend. A bit of sunset in a flower.
1 fr.... ......3 for $1.00: .50
CANOPUS (Bliss). Of the famous Dominion strain. A bronzed purple, rich falls. The
flowers are very large and single stalks have four to six flowers in full bloom at
one time. Wonderfullv fine when well established. 4 ft. ......3 for $1.00t .50

CANYON MISTS (Berry). A delightfut light mauve self resemblins Mlle. Schwartz in Each
color,butearlierandbetter.S)/ft.....
... .. .....3 for 91.00; .50
CARNELIAN rLothrop. tq )2t. Th* huss rcd flowcr one four_foot .plcndidly branchcd
of two pcrfcctty
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hardr- parcnr5. The flowei,;;;;. l;rs. as those
or, Los Angercs. rn cflcct it is a rcd scl(. rcddcr and more smoothlv coJorcd than
Nlcdrano. Accordinq to Ridgeway, the standards are Auricula purpie and the falls
Blackish Red Purpie.
s.50
CHASSEUR (Vilmor.in\. One o_f thc be:t yellow:. Thc yellow is opaque inqtead ol
transluccnt a. in citronclla. Flowcr> arc largc and'borne on 'iali-stcms. ?f.
Late.
.....J for $1.00; .50
CITRONET LA (Bilss)- A most wonderful flower with fairly luminous yellow standards.
Very effective in brightening the garden. About I ft. .
......3 for 91.00; .50
CLARA NoYES (sc^sq, H, P.).-A beaytiful blend of peach and apricor tonesproducins
a most delighrlul Thc color reproducrion -cffect.
on page 4 gives r;;.ht1;;;?
imprcssion of thc ffowcr than can be conveyed by a *o.3 acs8iipr,on r ft.....-.-. 4.00
COPPERSMITH rSfiu11t. An outstanding varicy of coppery red coloring. Flowers are
largc, flaring and of heavy substancE. ll, fa. . .
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dcparturc-a ycllow
.'A l"y
bicolor of srn6616 .ariny subsrance,
wrtn rlcn yellow standards and white falls: low branched and florifcrou.. ll in.' 2.50
OYGNET (.stur.teuant)..A tall ivory_whire wirh flaring_ falls. Reddish veinings at the
throat add ro irs distincrness.'This is an outstan?ing iris ;;a iecommend it.
-" .....3 for 91.00; .S0
DAUNTLESS tConnellt Ulqucrtionably onc of che 6ncst bright red irir yct inrroluccd.
It was awarded thc Dykc. mcdal in lq2q by the Amciican Iri. gjc,;s1, Flow_.is
olfineformandsubstance.)/zft. ....... 5.00
DAY DREAM (Sturtevant). A. blen-d of pinkish toncs with falls darker than the standards.
Large blooms and a rall, well branched sralk. A p"p;i;.-;;;;t;.;i;. . 2.00
DIONE (Edlmann)., A deJigh.tful white of good form and substance, with brighr blue
veining on either side of rhe orangc bEard. 3 ft.... . .f fo? $Z.OO; .75
DOLLY,MADI,SON (\l/illiamsod.,Large wcll formcl flowcrs ot ma,rre an.l lilac warmed
y-,1. u,{:,,o* gtow at rhe rhroar and a bright orangc bcar.J. Ex:cl:tionally fine
porse. J rr...... .....3 for $2.50: 1.00
..q',il+scope
to the gardener who wishes to
specialize on this interesting species.
The planting of iris should no longer
be confined simply to one small bed.
For borders, walks and mass effects no
perennial is more pleasing. Many have
encire sections of their gardens devoted
to iris.
It is impossible to lay down any hard
and fast rules regarding the culture of
iris, as conditions aie varied. They
thrive in any soil, unless it is pure sand.
When u,'ell established they should be
given enough water, particularly just
before and during biooming time, to
keep them in good growing condition.
Give good drainage and you will not
SIN GaenreL
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Pase Ten\ c S. MILLIKEN-IRIS
FEDORA (Cayeux). Standards old gold; falls reddish purple; Each
edged with gold. 3 ft. ....3 for $1.00; .50
FELDSPAR (Morrison). An opalescent greenish yellow
which is distinct and attractive. Flowers of excellent
substance, very early and blooming over a long period.
2% ft.. ..3 for $2.00; .75
FESTM (Morrison) . "An I ris King with its gorgeous coloring
and typical Variegata branching, but with added
height, size and vigor. 3 ft." . . 10.00
Fvvva. (Page 27)
FIREFALL (Essig, 1928). This bright red iris with its glowing
yellow beard is u,cll named. The flowers are of good
size borne on stalks of medium height. A brilliant
flower. 30 in..... .......3 for $2.00: .75
FLAMBEAU (Sturleaanl). A tall radiant yellow iris with flaring falls and bright orange
beard. Brown veining on the hafts. Vigorous and free flowdring. 3 ft. . .3-for 92.00; .75
FRIEDA MOHR (Mohr). A flower that is a! once admired for its charming form and
poise. A luminous pink bicolor with standards pale lilac and flaring fills a deep
iilac rose. Tall with branching rather high but well spaced. Bloomin! period from
midseason to very late. Hardy. 4 ft.... .....3 for $2.00; .75
GARGANTUA (Millet). This is an outstanding variety in our garden. A single stalk
has several flowers open at the same time and creates a striking display. The large
flowers are deep violet blue selfs of 6ne form. Highly recommended. Midseason
to late. 4 tt. . .'. f.50
GERMAINE PERTHUIS (MiILet). A very rich violec which is regarded by M. Millet
as his best proCuction. UndoubteCly a very superior variety. 3 ft. . ..3 for $1.00; .50
GLOWING EMBERS (Sturtevant.). Deep purple falls, brownish lavender standards and
a golden.center. Vely greatly admired. Splendid in the garden picture-if gro-wn-in
a large clump.3% ft .3 for $1.00; .50
GOLD IMPERIAL (Sturtet:ant). A rich chrome yellow self with orange
standing for its rich texture. l0 in.
beard. Out-
3 for $1.00; .50
GOLD LACE (Lothrop, 1932). A seedling of Mme. Durrand having the tall, slenderly
graceful stem of its parent and also the charactcristic habit 6f [linoinc fnrth
Hower after flower froirr the same branch until one wonders if tne suooii'*itl'c"ei
be exhausted. The flowers are gracefully poised and arc excellent in iubitance and
form. The standards are a bright old gold and the flaring old gold falls are smoothly
overlaid with rosy lavender. The whole flower is covered with sparkling gold dust.
H. M. A. I. S... 3.50
GOLD STANDARD (Edlmann). A very attractive yellow. The color deepens at the
throat and is made more luminous bv a bright orange beard. Free flowering, well
branched. 1% ft.. ...3 for $2.50; 1.00
GRACE STURTEVANT (Bllss). This famous "Dominion" is certainlv one of the finest
of all. A very rich velvety brown wich a brilliant golden beard.'There is no other
varietv exceot Red Flare in which the luminous beard is such a strikingly beautiful
part oi the flower. 3 ft. . . .
3.00
HENRI RMERB (Millet). Very large flowers on strong, many branched stems. The
standards are pure lemon yellow shading to canary yellow at the base. The falls
are a blend of lilac mauve and canary yellow, the combination of which is exquisite.
3 ,'z [t. . 3.50
HOLLYWOOD (Essig, 1931). A charming bright pink, yellow and old gold blend of
the most bewitching colors. The stiff horizontal falls are daphne red overlaid with
shades of violet and the center of the flower is lighted by various shades of amber
yellow and old gold, producing a most delightful effect. ) ft..... 2.00
HORIZON (Morrison). A clear light blue lavender which will delight anyone in search
of blue toned irises. 3 % ft . . . .3 for $2.00; .75

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IMPRESSARIO (Morrison). A violet and purple flower of great size carried on well
branched stems. 1)/ ft. . . . . .3 for $1.00; .50
ISHTAR (Sturteaant). Wonderful form, substance and carriage. Warm buff coloring. It
blooms late with Chasseur, Dryade, Avalon and others. )% ft.......3 for $2.00; .75
JADU (Sturteuant). "A plicata, standards and style branches blush-pink, falls white,
both dotted with rose. 'ladu' means a charm. 30 in.". 2.50
JUBILEE (J. Soss)
flower.2 ft...
t":oi'o' wi:h eu:ere
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KALIF (Sturteuant). White tinted with lavender. A strong grower, well branched. J ft.
anCover.....
3 for $2.001
KESTREL (Morrison). Blackish purple falls and violet standards. The flowers are large
and of good substance. ) tt....
3 for $1.00: .50
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KING KARL (J. Soss). Cream and buff, flushed and sprinkled with'.purple.2)4 fr.
3 for $1.00;
LABOR (Cayeux). Introduced rn 1926 and regarded by the introducers as the finest
variety which they had offered up to that time. A very unusual copperv color.
Flowers large and of good form. 3 ft..... . . . .3 for 92.00;
.50
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LAMIA (Sturteuant). Large flowers of delicate light pink blend. Habic and growth of
Mme. Cheri. It makes a very fine garden mass. 4 ft.... ......3 for $2.00
LE GRAND FERRE (Cayeux). Large flowers of a fawn and pinkish blend carried on
well branched tall stalks. 3% ft.. ....3 for $1.00;
LONA (Soss). Buff, sprinkled with pinkish purple, yellow throat. Different and beautiful.
Z%fr.. .....3for $1.00:
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"Qltlrtl+"
not overwater, however, so that they
will become water-logged and decay.
If too dry before getting rooted they
are likely to shrivel even if they do
not die.
Do not plant deep; barely cover the
rhizomes.
Some varieties should be divided
every two years-others every three or
four. Give the rhizomes room for the
side shoots to get a foothold.
Of course there are exceptions to the
above general cultural notes as you
discover further on in this book. When
any group or variety of iris demands
special lreatment we have called a[tenion
to it in the catalog listings.
Eo. MrcnEl
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LOS ANGELES (Mohr-Mitchell). A stunning large white flower of fine shape and sub- Each
stance. The standards are faintly edged with clear blue, the falls beautifully reticulated
red-brown at the base with the blue style arms adding a note of clear color
in the center. A flower that is at once admireC for its poise and clean aoDearance.
Tall and well branched. 4 ft. . . 2.00
LOUDOUN (FendalL). This is an unusual combination of vellow lined and dotted with
chestnut. The flower is large with flaring falls. A good show variety that appears
early in the season and has a long blooming period. 2% ft.. .3 for 92.00; .75
$
MAJESTIC (Bltss). A strong growing "Dominion." Standards light lavender with
bronze base, falls rich raisin purple. Well branched.3% ft. ..3 for $1.00; .50
MARGERY (Dean). Light wistaria violet; falls Bradley's violet; deep chrome beard.
Large, tall and hardy. A splendid variety, not widely known. 5 ft....3for92,00; .75
MARQUISETTE (Cayeux). A shrimp pink which is one of the most beautiful shades
of any of the pink varieties. Free flowering.1% ft. .. .3 for 92.50; 1.00
MARY BARNETT (CumbLer). A fragrant clear pale blue-lavender with a brilliant
orange beard. A very fine flower on shorc-branched scalks. 3 ft.. ... . .3 for 92.00; .75
MAUNA LOL (Berry). A tall, large flowered well branched iris of decided merit. The
reddish flowers are very conspicuous in the garden. It is of Mesopotamica parentage
and flourishes in California. 4 ft.... ............ 1.50
MESSALINE (Millet). A very vigorous and large flowered variety in red and gold. It
is as yet but little known but is decidedly worth having. 4 ft. . . r.50
MIDGARD (Sass). An outstanding iris greatly admired by all who see it. The color
combination is yellow deeply flushed with rose pink. The large. perfectly formed
flowers are borne on 3 ft. stalks. See color illustration on page 4...... 1.00
MILDRED PRESBY (Farr). Cream standards and very rich velvety violet falls. A very
popular variety which has received recognition from the American Iris Society.
30 in... .....3 for $1.00; .50
MME. CECILE BOUSCANT (Mlllet). A delightful light orchid-pink self of wonderful
form and subscance. An unusual and beJutiful viriety. The flowers are large and
are borne on 3 ft. stems.. ....3 for g2.00; .75
MME. DURRAND (Denis). Very large flower, carried on tall branching stems. Standards
clay color, flushed mauve; falls light Amparo purple, flushed clay color. This
is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful of all irises, reminding one of a choice opal.
See color illusiration on page 8. 5 ft.. .......3 for $1.00; .50
MODOC (Essig, 1929). This remarkable iris is a cross of two outstanding and perfectly
hardy paients. For velvety depth of color, substance and generalnigor, it musl
be put-in the very front rank. The standards are cotinga pJrple, thelalls darker
than Ridgeway's blackish-purple. . 5.00
MRS. MARION CRAN (Perry). A beautiful shade of brilliant light rose. A prodisious
bloomer. This is the true stock. 4 ft.... S ?or gi.OO; .50
NADJI-(Sturteuant).-'.'A dark rich red-purple flower giving a remarkably fine garden
effect; over 1 ft." . . .. .. .... .. . . . 1.50
NAOMI (Sturteuant\. A combination of lilac and dahlia carmine with buff stvle. J ft.. . .
3 for $2.00; .75
NEW-ALBION (.Essig, 1932). A sister seedling of Easter Morn, but quite distinct in
form, color and substance, and also prodrJcing quite a different garden effect. The
flowers are pure waxy-white with fine'clean cut*s6ndards and nice"ly-formed, flaring
falls withoL-{ the yeilow markings in the center, which is one of-the oucstandin[
features of Easter Morn. The varietv is also somewhat smaller than its illustriou,s
sistgr, but is none the less hardy having also been proved in the East. It is the
earliest of the large flowered whites. j ft. . . 3.50

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PI,UIE D'OR (C'o-r,riir). Probabll thc bcst pr-rrc goJdcn vcllou':cll rct prccir-rccc1. -fhc Iiach
lloucrs arc ol finc form anC substancc and arc bornc on strrrng, r,,ell-branchcd
stcnls. -.\ profusc bloorncr.'fhis iris uon thc I)r'l

MILLIKE
OLD IVORY (Sturteuant). A soft light yellow with brown Each
throat markings. One of the rnost beautiful clumps in
ourgarden. 3 ft.... i..:.........3for$i.oo; .50
OPHELIA (Cayeux). An unusually beautiful combination of
orange, cream, mauve and bronze tints lit up by a
deep orange beard. It is impossible to describe the
charm of this flower. 3 ft.... ...3 for g2.00; .?5
Weren lnts (Page 29)
ORTRUD (Morrison). A large rich reddish blend. It makes
an impressive clump when in full bloom. 32/ ft. . . . . .
3 for 92.00; .75
PACIFIC (Essigl 1929). An early.clear.deep blue with a long bloogning period. Excellent
sha_pe and substance, particularly resistant to roc; good;rfoliage, vigorous, but
rather slou/ to increase. Praised by many of the most- pnilninetit breeters of the
country. 3 ft.... ....3 for 92.50; 1.00
PALE MOONLIGHT (Essig, 193],). This is a vigorous iris bearinq tall, well-branched
stcms and large stately flowcrs of pale_cam[anula blue. unifo]m throughout. Thc
standards are four inches high, th^e falls slighrly flaring and four inchei long. and
thebeardbrightorange. A magnificentclump. 4 tt.... ....... .. 2.00
PARMA (EdLmann). "Similar to Ramona but larger and richer in color. Ourstanding
from the effect of the red-orange beards and old gold hafts veined with cinnamon
brown. 3 ft.' 3.50
PASTEL SHADES (Essig, 1932). A thoroughbred intermediate plicata with well-balanceC
and somewhat ruffled flowers, which are of a charming Combination of yellow,
amber.and qld g"L4,overlaid-with pink color tones. The name somewhat expresses
the color effect. This beautiful hybrid produces an abundance of flowers-and is
especially 6ne as a cut flower and as an exhibit at flower shows. 3.b0
PEAU ROUGE (Cayeux). A distinctive color combination found in no other iris. The
standards are a soft old rose, flushed with bronze and the falls are a deep rich
velvety red, slightly flushed with bronze. 2/z ft.. ....3 for $t.00; .50
PETRUCHIO (Morrison). -fhis makes a very brilliant patch in the garden with its rich
carmine and violet covering. It has been a consistent fall bloomer in our garden.
3ft.... .....3foi92.50; 1.00
$
PICADOR (Morrison). A large variegata with standards buff-gold to a base of mustard
yellow and fdlls mineral red to dahlia carmine. Mr. Morrison considers this onc
of his bcst introductions and rates it 95. 4 ft 10.00
PINK JADU (Sturteuant). A beautiful plicata. White ground color dotted wirh rosc
Style branches rose-pink. J3 in. . .
7.50
PINK
LASS (Essie, 1929). A charming pink plicata which is always admired. Excellent
as a cut flower. 3 ft... . . ....3 for $2.00; .75
PIONEER (Blis_s). _One
of the very finest of the red-purples. Well branched, free flowering,
vigorous. 3% ft.. ....3 for gl.0ti-; .50
PRIMROSE (Sturteaant). A reFned and pure yellow which is unquestionably in the
front rank among yellow irises. Civ6n an-Award of Merit bv'the American Iris
Society. The standards slightly deeper than the falls. l0 in..........3 for 91.00; .50
PRINCESS OSRA (Bliss). A very large flowered clear white spotted and veined with
light lavender. Distinct and oneof thebesrof its type. I ft.........3for91.00; .50
PURISSIMA (Mohr-Mitchell). This is a splendid white. It is large, vigorous, well
branched, and of good form and substance. It seems to do betterln California than
in the East. 3% to 4 ft. .... . 1.50

(- MILL IKEN - IRIS I Page Fifteen
RAE (Lolhrop. 193A. An cxceptionallv clear and luminous vcllow on a low-branchcd Each
l6-inch stcrn. '[-hc larue flou/er has thick substance and finc closc tcxture. In the
garden or on the show rablc ir is outstanding bccausc of its clear warm color and
hne form. According to Ridgewal' the conic-domed standards arc Ambcr and thc
llarins falls are Barium Yellow vcined dccocr vellow in the hait. -fhe beard is
Dccp"Chromc. thc bruad lcllow rtr'lc. are eircct. H. \1. .\. l. S.... 7.00
RAYO DE SOL (.Mohr-MitcheLLl. A largc flowered lcmon chromc of gooC substancc. -fhc
falls arc flaring and havc a fcw white lines at the haft. lt is a sistcr seedling o{
i Mirasol .
2.50
RED FLARE (,\lilLiken, 19321. This varictl, has attracted manv visitors in our gardcns.
Its blood rcd flowers with their brilliant soldcn beards carrieC liehtlv on ihrcc to
four loot wcll-branchcC:tcm\ attract onc s attcntion from a dirtancc. and a clo.cr
inspection increases onc's admiration of it. Falls oxblooC rcd, slightly deeper in
the middlc than at thc edges, flaring; standards InCian rcd shading to lustrous
antique brou'n near thc haft. E.xccllent substance. Stalk 3 to 4 feet, wcll branchcd.
Unquestionable hardincss. H. M. A. I. S. . . . 7.50
RENE DENIS (.Denis). This rare varicty is a.tov to those who appreciatc refinement.
It is a delicate blending of yellow, rose and grey. The flowcrs are largc with flaring
falls. S% ft..... ....3 for 92.50'; 1.00
REVERIE (Sturteuant) Rcd. buff and oink. Fine form and substance. Latc blooming.
40 in...
3 for $1.00; .50
RIALGAR (Sturteuant) This is an iris that will brighten your garden. Standards bright
yellow; falls brown. Largc flowers. A deservedly popular variety. 2 ft. .3 for 91.00; .50
ROBT. WALLACB (Perry). -fhis is a favorite of ours. The falls are a vcry deep rich
purple, thc standards a deep violct. Greatl-"- admired bv all of our visitors. Often
blooms in winter in California and again in spring. 324 ft.. ..3 for 91.00; .50
ROSE ASH (Morrison). "A flower of srcat size combined with fine substancc and form
lts lovcll' color, a subdued rosc, dcepcns bcyond the bcard. 3 ft.' . .
ROSE MITCHELL (Essig, /929). Profcssor E.ssig's idea of thc worth of thc flower is
shown bv his naming it for Mrs. S1'dne,v Mitchcll, a namc which suggcsts the rosc
color and also hne rris orip;inations. -lhe plant ha: cxccptional vigor. The flowcrs
are rosc colorcd selfs. 4 ft...... 1.50
ROSULTRA ( Ess i g. I 929). -[-his makcs
a splendid garden clump as it is
1'loriferous, is verv vigorous and
has a rosy shadc with exccptional
carrl ing qualitics. It is
also part icularlr- bcautiful undcr
artificial light. 3 ', [t. . .
3 for $2.00; .75
SAN DIEGO l.\Iohr-MitcheLD. Immcnse
bk>orns of dccp velvctv
bluc purplc. It is a sccdling of
Caudichau and El Oapitan, retaining
thc color of thc formcr
and thc si:c and shapc of thc
latter..lbin..... 2.00
7.50
SAN FRANCISCO (Mohr-Mitchell).
'l'his iris uas a*ardcd thc [)1'kcs
\lcdal as thc bcst ,\mcrican introduction
ol 192.7. 'l'irll stems
branching low and widc carrv
thc largc llotcrs of whitc distinctll
cdgcd u ith lavcndcr bluc.
..\ supcrior varictl . .1"{ in...... 2.00
SreeRr,\r IRrs
(See Pogc 2r))

VrorEr Lars
See Page r8

Paee Eighteen n C. S MILLIKEN-IRIS
THEME (Lothrop, i,932). Among dark blends thcrc is no iris more beautiful and distin- Each
guished. The large flowcrs are carried on perfcctly branched stcms 46 inches tall.
The substance is thick and firm. The ground color of the conic standards is bronzegray
with lavender rcflcctions which grow dccper and more beautiful with age. In
a newly-opened flowcr the undertone of thc broad flaring falls is bronzed tan flushed
and veined Petunia Violct which changes to a deep gray tinted and veined Old
Lithro Purple. In its rarc coloring it is unlike any other iris and in size, form,
substance and branching could not be improved. H. M. A. I. S... 10.00
THESEUS (Hort). A creamy white deepening to yellow in the throat. Verv beautiful
and especially recommended for California. 2,r4 ft.. ..3 for $1.00;
TROUVAILLE (Cayeur). Standards white: falls dccp reddish purple, with wide white
margin. 2 [r.... .....3 for $1.00;
TYRIAN (Sturtetant). A vivid deep claret. 3 ft. .3 for $1.00;
.50
.50
.50
UNCLE REMUS (Essig, 1928). A deep mulberry purple self with cadmium yellow beard.
Earlier than Gaudichau, which $/as one parent. In two successive years before
introduction it was ratcd 90 by a committee of the American Iris Society 3% ft.
3 for $2.00; .75
VALKYRIE (Sturteuant). This huge iris with its olive standards and its long drooping
velvety dark purple falls is unlike any oth€r variety grown. The conspicuous
veiningontheupperportion of the fallsadds to itseffectiveness. 4 ft..3 for 92.00; .75
VIOLET LAKE (Dean). This is reproduced natural size and in color on page 17. It is
a remarkably effective landscape variety and was outstanding in our gardens this
past year. We are listing it at a price that will allow a general distribution. 2/z ft.
3 for $1.00; .50
VISHNU (Sturteuant). A light pinkish-cinnamon ground color covered with a pale glistcning
lavender bloom. Good form and hcight. Fragrant. 18 in.. 7.50
WEDGEWOOD (DyAes). Onc of the very bluest of the beardeC irises and a very beautiful
garden variety. It blooms freely. )2/ ft.
.3 for $1.00; .50
WESTERN SKIES (Essi1, 1929). A fine silky palc blue, large flowers of good substance.
A seedling of Miss Willmott. 3 to 5 ft. ......3 for $2.00; .75
WILLIAM MOHR (Mohr). A remarkable result of a cross between two races of bearded
iris. A very large lilac flower with violet vcins. It is beautiful and unusual. Particularly
impressive as a cut flower. Fortunately also it is hardy. 2 ft..3 for $2.50; 1.00
W. R. DYKES (DyAes). Thc masterpiece of thc latc W. R. Dykes and a truly outstanding
iris. It is a golden yellow self of great sizc and heavy substancc. -fhc standards
arc dome shaped bcing verl'tall and bcautifullv frilled. The falls are crinkled
giving added richncss to the flower. In some scasons purple flakcs appear on the
falls. The beard is brilliant orange . This iris is in great demand by all breeders who
arc working for yellows. The pollen is fcrtilc. 40 in.. 15.00
YOSEMITE FALLS (Essig, 1931'). A hugc bicolor with exceedingly long falls; hencc
thc name . The standards arc light bluish violct, well carried and four and one-half
inches high.'fhc falls arc hvacinth violct, thc basal third lincd with white and
brown, four and onc-half inches long and thrcc inches wide, drooping. The beard
is cadmium 1'ellow. 'lhc stems are from thrcc to four-branchcd and three to four
fcet in height. lt is pcrfcctly hardy.. 3.50

C. S. MILL II(EN- IRIS I Page Nineteen
Varieties Grouped by Color
Many of our customers wish to get a general idea of the garden values of different irises
without spending time to read through the entire list carefully. To help them we have grouped
many of our listed varieties into color groups. Sometimes the same variety may occur in more
than one group if its colors will allow it to be used where those groups are wanted in a planting.
It would be possible to subdivide each group into subgroups but no attempt has been made
to do this as little would be gained for landscape purposes by so doing.
The great variety of color combinations in irises makes any classification of this sort of nothing
more than suggestive value. Color is only one of the elements which give iris character. The
height, carriage, shape, substance, branching, abundance of blooms, and the character of the
foliage, must be considered.
WHITE,
Cygnet
Damozel
Dione
Easter Morn
E^i.,,
Hexagona Alba
Jean Chevreau
and
varieties with borders or
Jeanne d'Arc
Kashmir White
Los Angeles
Mildred Presby
Mt. Whitney
New Albion
Ochroleuca
markings of other
Princess Osra
Purissima
San Francisco
Seafoam
Sitka
Snowcup
Snow White
colors on a white ground:
Stylosa Alba
Theseus
Trouvaille
True Charm
True Delight
Wattii
PINK,
including varieties with distinctly pink shadings; rose-lilacs, etc.
Airv Drcam Fricda Mohr Midgard Reverie
Ambrosia Hollywood Mmi:. Cecile Bouscant Rosado
Aphrodite Jacinto Mmc. Cheri Rose Ash
Arkansas Iadu Mme. Durfand Rose Mitchcll
Arsace J. B. Dumas Mrs. Marion Cran Rosultra
Cameo Lamia Ophelia San Gabriel
Dav Dream Le Grand Ferrc Pastel Shadcs Susan Bliss
Deiicatissima Lona Pink Iadu Violet Lake
Dream Marquisettc Pink Lass Wild Rose
Dreamlight Mary Cibson Rene Denis
BLUE.PURPLES,
Amneris
Blue and Gold
Blue Gown
Bluestone
E,mperor
Foliosa
Fontarabie
Gargantua
and the darker near-blues and violets:
Germaine Perthuis
Hexagona
Ideal
Impressario
J. J. Dean
Kestrel
Lady Chas. Allom
Margery
Marocain
Mildred Presby
Monspur
Neptune
Perry's Blue
Ricardi Fonce
San Diego
Savannarum
Souv. de Mme.
Gaudichau
Tectorum
-fenebrae
27 Avril
Wedgewoo

PaseTwenttll C. S. MILLIKEN-IRIS
LAVENDER, and light violets, blucs, mauves, and greys. General effect light:
Amneris
Corrida
Kalif
Rajput
Ariel
Asia
Asphodel
Avalon
Azrael
Ballerine
Bellorio
Bluebeard
Bonnie Blue
California Blue
Canyon Mists
Caterina
Claridad
Crusader
Dilkash
Dolly Madison
Duke of York
Dulcinea
Eden Phillpotts
El Capitan
Elsa
Endymion
Hippolyta
Hoogiana
Horizon
Ideal
King6sher Blue
Lady Foster
Lady Lou
Leonato
Mady Carriere
Mary Barnett
Mauvine
Mesopotamica
Nefert
Pacific
Pale Moonlight
Pallida
Papillion
San Gabriel
Santa Barbara
Sensation
Shining Waters
Sierra Blue
Simone Vaissiere
Sindjkha
Souv. de L. Michaud
Stipples
Stylosa
Sweet Lavender
Western Skics
Wm. Mohr
Conquistador
Jacqueline Guillot Princess Beatricc Yosemite Falls
Coronado
Japonica
Queen Caterina
Yvonne Pelletier
YELLOW and lighter-colored varieties with considerable yellow Includcs creams. For dark
colors having yellow, see Bronze:
Doxa
Endymion
Euphony
Feldspar
Flambeau
Geo. Yeld
Gloria
Gold Imperial
Gold Lace
Gold Nuggct
Gold Standard
Harlequin
Henri Riviere
Inner Glow
I shta r
lvory Coast
Jubilee
King Karl
Lorelev
Loudoun
Mme. Durrand
Ochracea
Old Ivory
Ophelia
O. Sulphuria
Pastel Shades
Pluie d'Or
Primrose
BRONZES, and those with some bronze. The darker yellow combinations:
Afterglow
Amber
Argynnis
Arlette
Aurea
Aurea Maculata
Autumn Glow
Bclisaire
Cameliard
Chalice
Chasseur
Citronella
Corona
Curiosity
Ahwahnee
Alcazar
Ambassadcur
Bruno
Canopus
Coppersmith
Druid
Fe stive
Glowing Embers
Grace Sturtevant
Iris King
Messaline
Parma
Picador
Sherbert 2nd
Rac
Rayo de Sol
Rcichenbachia
Rialgar
Shekinah
Soledad
Sundew
Sunlight
Virginia Moore
Vishnu
W. R. Dykcs
Ycllow Moon
Yellow Queen
Zwanenburg
Stolonifera
Theme
Our Srcc(
The ideal climate in which our gardens
are located produces a quality of scock
which is not surpassed. We are ofcen
asked if our irises are hardy in colder
climates. We ship them all over the
United States with perfect satisfaction
and receive repeat orders year after
year. As our season of blooming is advanced
six weeks or so ahead of that
in the Eastern States, it allows us to
ripen the rhizomes in our rainless summer
and send them without danger
from rot in time to become well established
for the following spring. This is
an advantage too imporlant to overlook.
Se,runN
(See Page 26)

C. S. MILLIKEN-IRIS I Pase Twent't.one
Garden Collection No. 1-$10.00
(Value $16.50)
jar/n
I
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l. Dryade, I
2. Majestic, 1
3. True Delight, 3
4, Aurelle, I
5. Sundew,2
6. Uncle Rernus, 3
7. Rialgar, I
8. Pink Lass, I
9. Western Skies, I
10. Pluie d'Or, I
11. Rosultra, 3
12. California Blue, 3
13. Gold Imperial, 3
1,1. Wedgewood, 3
S p ecial C alif or nia Collection $1 0.00
(Value $16.7t)
20. Ideal, 3
21, Rosado, 3
22. Santa Barbara, 3
23. California Blue, 3
24. Gold Imperial, 3
25. Margery, I
26. San Gabriel, 3
Garden Collection J\o.
(Vatue $2.2i)
27. Rosultra, 3
28. Rialgar, 3
29. i[fdawna Loa, I
30. Mme. Durrand, 3
31. Purissima, I
32. Belisaire, 3
33. Pacific,3
2, $4.t0
Ballerine, 3
Chalice, 3
Impressario, I
Mildred Presby, 3
Cameo, I
Arzani, I
Citronella, 3
Germaine Perthuis, 1
Delicatissima, 3
Souv. de Loetitia Michaud, 3
Roc\ G arden Collection, $5.00
A collection of twenty-five dwarf iris in an assortment of colors. It includcs some of thc
bcst varieties which we have listed.
As sortment Collection, $3.00
Wc have prcparcd this collection for those who wish to get some of the fine standard varicties
of iris at a very reasonablc price. It consists of twenty-four plants in eight diffcrent varieties.
The colors are in bronze, pink, blue, lavender, yellow, red, white and lavender, and purple.
Collection price, $3.00 (delivered free).

Page Twentl.two \ c. s MILL IKEN- IRIS
BEARDED IRIS
STANDARD
VARIETIES
Many exceptionally fine varieties are included in this lisc, but large stocks
enable us to furnish them at very reasonable prices.
The letter "S" represents the three upright petals or standards, and "F"
petals or falls in the following listed varieties'
the three lower
Please do not order less than
three of a kind.
AFTE,RGLOW. Lavender, grey and yellow
blend. 3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
ALCAZAR. Bronze and violet purple. Tall.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
AM BASSADEUR. Larse flowered reddish
bronze. 3 fo:r 75c;10 for $2.00
CRIMSON KING. A very rich claret purple.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
CRUSADER. Brilliant blue-toned bicolor.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
DAMOZEL. Fine white edged with blue lavender.
3 for 75c; l0 for $2.00
ANTONIO. Violet bicolor. Fine shaoe and substance.
3 for 75c: l0 for $2.00
ARGYNNIS. S. golden yellow; F. reddish
brown. 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00
ARSACE. Pinkish-lilac flower. Good foliage.
3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50
ASIA. S. silvery-lavender; F. light violet.
3 Ior 7Sct 10 for $2.00
AVALON. A oinkish lavender of excellent
shape 3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
AZRAEL. A beautiful violet flower. 4'.4 ft.
3 f.or 75c; l0 for $2.00
BALBOA. Large bicolor in red-violet.
3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50
B A L L E R I N E. Large violet -blue flower.
Scented. 3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
BE,LISAIRE. Golden fawn and rosv crimson.
3 ft. 3 for 75c; l0 for $2.00
BELLORIO. Soft mouse grey; distinct.
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50
CATERINA. Tall, light bluish lavender.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
CHALICE. Beautiful soft vellow. Late.
3 tor 75c; l0 for g2.00
CLARIDAD. One of the bluest. Fine form. J ft.
3 for 75c: l0 for $2.00
CONQUISTADOR. Deep mauve to light
violet. 3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
CORONADO. S. lavender; F. red-purple.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
CORRIDA. S. Ontario violet; F. lishc blue. See
color illustration on page 8.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
DELICATISSIMA.
A rose oink. Tall and late.
3 foi 75c; l0 for $2.00
DREAM. One of the best pinks. Fragrant.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
DREAMLIGHT.
Flushed with oink. Tall.
3 for 75c;10 for $2.00
DUKE OF YORK. Fine large silvery blue.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
DULCINEA. Light lavender, violet blue. Early.
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50
EDEN PHILLPOTTS. Large, dark lavender
blue. 3 ior 75c; l0 for 92.00
ED. MICHEL.
flower.
Large
- wine-red. Handsome
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
ESPLENDIDO. A large purple bicolor. Tall.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
FAIRY. White, edged with pale blue.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
FONTARABIE. S. violet blue; F. rich purple.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
GEO. J. TRIBOLET. A rich deeo purple of
fine form.
3 for 75c; f0 ior'$2.00
GEO. YELD. A buff and wine colored combination.
3 for 75c;10 for $2.00
HIPPOLYTA. A clear blue lavender. Tall.
3 for 50c; l0 for 91.50
IDEAL. A clear blue. Good for mass effect.
3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50
INNER GLOW. An ivorv white with vellow
throat.
3 fbr 75c; 10 foi$2.00

C. S. MILLIKEN,_iRIS I Page Twentr.three
IRIS KING.
Gold standards and garnct falls.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
JACINTO. A bcautilul flowcr in shades of
violet. 3 for 75c: 10 for $2.00
JACQUELINE GUILLOT. Largc flowcrs of
sih'cr1' bluc. 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00
J. B. DUMAS. Onc of thc choiccst of thc
''pink ' iris. Sce color illustration on pagc ,9.
3 for 50c: 10 for $1.50
JEAN CHEVREAU. S. r'cllou: F. rvhitc sprinklcd
brou.n. 3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50
JEANNE D'ARC.
Whitc. rcticulated violct.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
J. J. DEAN. Light violct and purple bicolor.
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50
JULIA MARLOWE. Large rcddish flowcr;
highll' rated. 3 for 75c; l0 for $2.00
KASHMIR WHITE. Largc flowcrs, tall stcms.
3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50
KHARPUT. Rich violct. Blooms with San
Gabricl 3 for 50c: 10 for $1.50
KURDISTAN.
LADY CHAS. ALLOM.
Rich dark rcddish-purnlc. l6 in.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
r\ bcautiful dark bluc.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
LADY FOSTER. S. palc blue ; F. bluish-r'iolct.
3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50
LADY LOU. Lavcndcr violct scll. Vcn' earlr'.
3 for 75c; l0 for $2.00
LENT A. WILLIAMSON. \'elvctv roval nurplc.
J for 50c; l0 for $i.50
LEONATO. A finc lavcndcr. Larsc and fragrant.
3 for 75c: l0 for $2.00
LEVERRIER. A larsc llowcred Ricardi hvbrid.
Scc color illu-trati,'n on pagc l{.
3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50
LORD
son.
LAMBOURNE.
S. rosr': F. rich crim-
3 for 75c: 10 for $2.00
LORE,LEY. S. lcmon vcllow, F. marinc bluc.
3 for 50c: 10 for $1.50
MADY CARRIERIT. Bluc and lisht vcllow
hlcnC. J for 50c: l0 for $1.50
MARY GIBSON. Bronzc and old rosc. Bcautiiul
TRUE DDLIGHT.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
rose.
MAUVINE. \lauvc bicokrr. 'l'all and handsomc.
3 for 50c; l0 for $1.50
MESOPOTAMICA. Bluc and violct. -l'all.
carlv. 3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50
MME. CHERI. lflcnd of lcllou'. pink and blue .
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50
NEPTUNE.
OCIIRACEA.
.\ r'crl good bh-re-ptrrplc bicolor.
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50
Old sold and bluish lavcndcr.
.3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50
OLYMPUS.
S. rosc and bronzc; F. rcd-purplc.
3 lor 75c: l0 for $2.00
OPERA. A vcrv rich dccp purple. Sce color
illustration on page 8.
3 for 75c;10 for 92.00
PALLIDA.
Lavcndcr with rosl'tingc. Fragrant.
3 for 50c: 10 for $1.50
PRINCESS BEATRICE. A lovclv oalc bluc.
J for 50c; lb for $1.50
QUEEN CATERINA. Palc lavcnder-r'iolet sclf.
Sce color illustration on pagc 8.
3 for 50c; 10 for 91.50
RAJPUT.
RICARDI
A violct sclf of flnc form.
3 for 50c: 10 for $1.50
FONCE. Light violct. Verv carlr'.
3 for 50c; l0 for 91.50
ROSADO. -A bcautiful clcar pink. Large flowers.
3 for 50cl 10 for $1.50
.,\ rich vclvetr'-ourole bi-
3 for 75c; io foi $z.OO
ROSE MADDER.
color
SANTA BARBARA. A finc lavendcr blue.
Early. 3 for 50c; l0 for 91.50
SHEKINAH.
Soft vcllow of Pallida habit.
3 for 50c: 10 for $1.50
SIMONE VAISSIERE. Clear aniline t:lue. ) %
ft. 3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50
SINDJKHA.
SOLEDAD.
Dull lavendcr and buff blcnd.
3 for 50c; 10 for 91.50
,\ beautilul oale r.cllow sclf.
S for 50c; l0 for $1.50
SOUVENIR DE MME. GAUDICHAU. Rich
roval purplc. Scc color illustration on pagc ll.
3 fot 75c:10 for $2.00
SUSAN BLISS. .\ bcautiful pinkish lilac.
3 for 50c: 10 for $1.50
SWEET LAVENDER. A rufflcd rosc-lavendcr.
3 for 50c: 10 for $1.50
TENEBRAE. Rich dccp purplc. A "Dominion. '
3 for 50c; 10 for 91.50
TRUE CHARM. Whitc with lavcndcr tracinu.
3/, ft 3 for 75c: 10 for $2.00
Purc white cdged with dccp
3 for 75c:10 for $2.00
27 AVRIL. .-\ strong violct-purplc. ,{ ft.
3 for 75c: 10 for $2.00
VIRGINIA
MOORI.I. A dccp lcllou sclf.
3 for 50c; 10 for 91.50
WILD ROSE. (lokrrcd as thc namc indicatcs.
3ft 3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50
YE,LLOW MOON. .\ r'cllorv sclf ol' Pallid:r
habit 3 for 50c:10 for $1.50
YVONND PELLETIER.
i\ clcar skr'-bluc. J lt.
3 for 50c: l0 for $1.50

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DWARF BEARDED IRIS
Useful for Roc( Gardens and Borders
The blooming season of this group is early; in California from January into March; in
colder climates during April as a rule
Dozen
AUREA MACULATA. Yellow with bright orange beard. Purplish venarions on falls.
6 in... 2.50
BLUEBEARD (Perry). S. Bluish white; F. olive green with some purple veining. 8 to
l0 in.. ..... .. ... 2.50
BLUESTONE (Perry). A purple in which the falls are only slightly darker than the
standards. 6 to 8 in. 2.50
CURIOSITY (Perry).S. pale greenish yellow; F. green with deeper green and purple
veining.6 to 8 in. ....... 2,50
GLORIA. Cream with some greenish-yellow veining on the falls. 6 to 8 in. 2.50
HARLEQUIN (Perry). Pale straw. l0 to 12 in. ... . 2.50
MAROCAIN (Noaeaute). A very blackish violet. One of the finest. 4 to 6 in. 5.00
NIOBE (Caparne). Rich purple. Very free flowering. 4 to l0 in. . . . . 2.50
REICHENBACHIA
(Collected). A clear deep yellow self. 6 in.. 3.50
SNOWCUP. Pure white standards and greenish white falls. 6 to l0 in. . . .. 2,50
ONCOCYCLUS
The varieties of this group are natives of Asia Minor and Persia where the summers are
rainless.-ThgV start to grow with the fall rains and grow throughout the winter. Susiana grows
well in California and is being successfully grown by-many amiteur gardeners in other paits of
the country. lt has to be given winter protection in the Colder sectidns and has to be fifted in
sections which have summer rains. Grow in full sun in warm location. Likes lime.
IRIS SUSIANA (The Mourning lris). A wonderful flower of large size, borne on l2 in.
stems. It looks as if it were almost black, flecked with grey. In realitv it has purpleblack
veining and_spotting on a grey ground. The standdrds are soirewhat'lighter
than the falls. Fall delivery only. 910.00 a dozen.
Each
1.00
REGELIA
This grouF of beard-ed iris is closely related to the Oncocyclus group but is much easier to
grow. It includes some of the most beautiful of all irises and wifl be mf.-rch'more extensivelv srown
when better known. The rhizomes must be kept dry durinq the summer. either bv liTri-ns or
being placed where they get no irrigation. Growth doe! not sta'rt until late winter or eirly spr'ing.
Each
HOOGIANA. Native of Turkestan. The late Mr. Dykes, the leading iris authority,
thinks that "lris Hoogiana is perhaps the most aiistocratic of all irises. There is-a
grace and distinction about the large flowers of uniform color, set off bv the brieht
golden beard which is noc found even in the best pallidas." Color, pall grey-bite.
l/ ft. Fall delivery only... ............ 1.00
STOLONIFERA. Native of Russian Turkestan. Those who see ir stand and admire.
The finest things cannot be described. Flowers shot with "electro-blue." Falls and
standards wavy. Fall delivery. 1.00

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iris
-)apancsc
nccd irn abundancc ol'watcr irt bkxrming time but not throughout thc vcar.
'l hc lloucrs arc largc irnd 1lat, oftcn 8 or l0 inchcs acnrss, :rnd arc in $hitc, blr-rc, purplc, pink and
lavcndcr. \\'c ship in thc l'all and thc spring. thc lirttcr probabll'bcing thc hcst tir.r.rct() plant.
GOLD BOUND. l)or-rble. I)urc snou uhitc uith gold bar. L:rrgc..
KAGA-RIBI l'TorthLtllttt. Singlc. .\ finc light larcndcr. r'crncd rcd-purplc. . .
KOKI-NO-IRO (tlr.s:ral Cblc.r.r. L)oublc. [)ecp bluc purplc uith a pror.ninent ()ri]ns!
hI rtch.
KURO-KUMO (1)orA('Lrirclst. L)oublc. Dark bluc purple uith vellou :one
VIOLET BEAUTY. Sin{rlc. l\Jain color a dccp bluc violct
tsach
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Page Twenty.six \ C, S. MILLIKEN -IRIS
REGELIO,CYCLUS HYBRIDS
We are growing a number of hvbrids of this type but are listing only two this year. They
are particularlv vigorous and easy to grow, much easier than Susiana.
Each
SATURN. Beautiful deep purple veining on a grey ground. The flowers are nor so round
as in Susiana but are large and of excellent substance. Easv to handle as a cut
flower.2 ft. .. . . $f .00
PARTHENOPE (Van Tubergen). A light red purple. . . 1.50
POGONOCYCLUS HYBRIDS
CHEROKEE MAID (\{/illiamson). (Susiono e ?). A verv dark maroon. The flowers are
sometimes imperfecc but the perfect ffowers are beautiful 1.00
DILKASH
(Foster) . This variety is easily grown. It is a cross of Iberica by Pallida . . 3 f or 1.00
HAMADAN (Foster). Rich violet with black beard 1.00
IBPALL (Foster). (lberica x PaIIida). Large, free flowering, shades of red and violet
u/ithabronzebeard.2ft...... .....3for 1.00
NEFERT (Foster). (Pallida x lberica). A very beautiful violet flower which has no
veining. Nothing else at all like it.. ........3 for 1.00
PANDORA (Foster). A light pinkish blue
1.50
PARACINA
(Foster). Dwarf. VerSr deep purple.
1.00
WILLIAM MOHR (Mohr). A remarkable result of a cross between two races of bearded
iris. A very large lilac flower with violet veins. It is beautiful and unusual. Particularly
impressive as a cut flower. Fortunately also it is hardy. 2 ft. 3 for 92.50; 1.00
ZWANENBURG (Deni.s). (Lutescens aurea by.Susiano). A large and very unusual
flower in shades of cream and purple. Vigorous and hardy................3 for 1.00
Collection of 9 varieties (including Wm. Mohr) 5.00
EVANSI A f,Crested lris\
Each
JAPONICA. Native of Central China and Japan. The foliage is evergreen. The flowers
are borne in large numbers on 2 to 3 ft. branching stems. Pale blue brightened with
yellow. Segments wavy. Give partial shade and more water than for bearded iris. . .50
TECTORUM. Native of Central China. Is grown on the thatched roofs in Japan.
Flowers much larger than Japonica, blue-purple with conspicuous white crest on
falls. 15 in... . . .50
WATTII. A beautiful and rare iris from the Himalaya Nlountains. The flowers are like
thoseofJaponica but whiteandarecarriedonpanicleson4to 5 ft. stems...... 1.00

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APOGON fiBeardless Iris[
American Species
The varieties of this group are quite different in appearance from the beardcd iris. The
leaves are blade-likc and in California are green all u/inter. The flowers, in contrast to the bearded
iris, are flat. They can stand more water than the bearded varicties and do well in partial shade.
They are particularly effective in borders and around pools.
ARKANSAS (Essis, 1932)
pink-toncd Fulva. .
A very unusual and charming pinkish-orange sclf, likc a
Each
$2.50
CACIQUE(Berry). Adarkrichpurplewithgoldensignalpatch. ltoSft...3for$2.50; f.00
CHOCTAW (Essig, 1932). A bcautiful soft medium-toned mauve purple sclf. Paler
than L)orothca K. Williamson 2.50
CHRYSOPHOENICIA (Small). The Gold and Purple iris. Discovercd in Louisiana it
has proved hardv and is unquestionablv one of thc most beautiful of the nativc
American iriscs. Thc flower ii large, dcepcr in color than Vinicolor and the golden
patch morc sprcading. A rarc variety. 3 for $5.00; 2.00
DOROTHEA K. WILLIAMSON (Willicmson). A hvbrid of Fulva and Foliosa. The
flowcrs are largc and are vcry brilliant vclvety purplc. bornc on l0 in. stems. A
llne cut flowcr. Hardr .3 for $2.00; .75
FOLIOSA. l-his is much likc Hcxagona cxcept rcduced in hcight. Color blue. Height
12 in. Nativc of Southern United States .....3 for $2.00; .75
FULVA. Flowers brisht tcrra cotta on l8 in. stcms. No other iris of this brick red color
known. All six .segmcnts slightly drooping. Nativc in South but is easily grown in
Northcrn Unitcd Statcs. Flouri'hcs in California. ....3 for 92.00; .75
GIGANTICAERULEA (SmaLL). A tall native Louisiana specics bearing large bright
violet-blue flowcrs of fine shape and substance. A strong grower. 4 ft. . . . 2.50
HEXAGONA. A strikins tall bluc iris which makes a bcautiful combination with thc
yellow Spurias. Floicr. in latc April and early Ma-v in California. The truc vancty
is.cldom listed. 3 to 4 ft. ....3 for 92.50; f .00
HEXAGONA ALBA. As far as wc know, we arc th€ onlv conccrn in the Unitcd Statcs
offering this bcautiful and rarc iris. The flower is'largc. of good substance, and
greatly admircd by all who have sccn it.3% ft... . .. . .... .. 3.50
LAEVIGATA ALBOPURPUREA. This is a strikins iris somcwhat resemblins thc
Japanerc varictics in :hapc uf flowcr and habit of growth. -l'hc rtandards arc"crcct
and purc whitc. Thc falls arc whitc mottlcd and spottcd with blue-purple. An
cxcellcnt varictl'to plant ncar your pool or in othcr moist locations............ 2.50
PURPUREA. A raisin purplc hybrid. )% ft. . . . . .3 for 91.25; .50
SAVANNARUM. A tall bluc which can be grown in thc pool if desircd. Ir also grows
well in thc gardcn. Thc petals are thickCr and morc pointed than Hcxagona. T% ft.
3 for $2.00: .75
TULSA (Essig, 1932). Vcrl' dcep and rich velvct-v, ro-val purplc self. This is thc finest
dark purple so far obtained in anv iris and is extraordinar,v in every way. Perfectly
exquisitc
VINICOLOR (.Small). This rare and exquisite winc colorcd iris was discovered in Louisiana
but ha-s proved hardl in thi north. A beautiful goldcn yellow stripe lights
the centcr of the flowcr. 3itr tr.. 1.50
5.00
VIOLIPURPUREA (Small). This is another native iris of southern Louisiana. Thc
golden crest cuts abruptly into the violet-purple ground color of the sepal bladc,
there being no intcrmcdiate area of pale flecks or vcins such as surround thc crests
in man5 spccics. 3 ft.... 2.5O
YELLOW FULVA. A very rare variety scldom listed. It is not only bcautiful in itsclf
but should be of great interest to all hybridizers. .. . f0.00

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BULBOUS BEARDLESS IRIS
fDutch Iris\
The iris of this group have bulbs, not rhizomes. We ship from August to November
Minimum quantities, I dozen.
IMPERATOR. A large blue of very intense color. One of the best....Per dozen.
Per 100..
WEDGEWOOD. Probably the finest of all Dutch Iris yet introduced
Very tall and vigorous.
Wedgewood Blue.
.Perdozen.....
YELLOW QUEEN. The best of the golden yellows . . .Per dozen
Per 100. . .
Mixture of superior varieties
....Per dozen.
lst.
$1.25
7.50
2.00
r.25
7.50
1.50
Unguicularis
A more euphonious name by which this group is often known is that of Stylosa. While
scientifically we must talk of unguicularis, becatfse this name was given first, in our gardens may
we not grow stylosa? The garden use o[ the iris in this group is reserved for those who live in
the milder climates.
The plants start blooming in the fall and bloom throughout the winter. They grow wild in
Algeria, Greece and Asia Min6r. The foliage is grass-like an-d the flowers are borneitn stem-like
paits, really elongated perianth tubes, 8 to 16 inches long. The flower is one of great refinement
and is delightful in the house.
Plant preferably from August to December. We do not advise planting later than February
exceot in balled clumos.
STYLOSA. I-ilac blue with grassy evergreen foliage.
STYLOSA ALBA. A white form...
STYLOSA ALTAFLORA. The flowers in this selected form are taller and
bluer than in the ordinary stylosa and the foliage is narrower. It is a
suoerior form of this beautiful iris.. . . . .35
STYLOSA MARGINATA. A form of bluer hue and somewhat broader foliase
thanabove. Makesavery rankgrowth. ........ .25
STYLOSA SPECIOSA. A violet form, narrower foliage and somewhat smaller
flower and shorter perianth tube. . . .75
Spurias
Each Dozen
$ .25 $ 2.50
.25 2.50
3.50
2.50
(We ship these in the fall only. We can move them locally at other times of year.)
The iris in chis group should be grown much more extensively than they are at the present
time. The flowers lalt f

Before You ORDER
Please Read This
QuaNrIrv PnIces: Prices of new introductions are for single rhizomes.
Standard varieties (see page 22) are quoted only in groups of 3 and 10.
Price per hundred or in larger quantities, also prices for special collections,
will be cheerfully furnished upon request.
PosracB: We prepay postage anywhere in the United States on orders
amounling to $2.00 and over. On orders of less than $2.00 add 25 cents
to cover postage.
Tenvts: Cash with order. Remit by personal check, express or postal
money order.
GuanaNree.: We exercise due care to keep all varieties true to nqme and
hold ourselves in readiness to replace, upon proof, any stock that may be
otherwise. We ship only healthy, live, growing stock which we guaranLee
to arrive in good condition. However, we cannot be expected to guarantee
results of planting because of the lack of control over planting conditions.
Competent advice on the growing of irises is cheerfully furnished so that
you, like many other satisfied customers, should have no difficulty at all
in growing this easy-to-grow stock.
LeNoscapING AND Pr-aNrrNc SenvIcr,: We offer our services in helping
you work out any of your planting problems and will submit plans, or if
you wish, we will offer suggestions regarding any tentative plans which
you have made. We make no charge for this s:rvice.
C. S. MILLIKEN
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IRIS GARDENS
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Afterclow. .........22 Dutch lris.........28 Lent A. Williamson.2S Rialcar............lt
Ahwalrnee. 5 EasterMorn.......9 Lonato...........2t Ricardi Fonce......23
Airy Dream. .. ..... t Eden Phillpotts.....22 Leverrier. . . . . .. ...2) $obt. Wallace.. ....11
Alcizar.. ..........22 EC. Michel.. .-.-.-.22 Lona..............ll Rcado.. ........ -.2t
Ambasadeur.......ZZ ElCapitan.........9 LordLambourne....2l RceAsh..........15
Amber......-.....- 5 Elsa...............9 Loreley.......-...-2J RceMadder.......23
Ambrosia..........5 Ember.............9 LosAngeles........l2 RoseMitchell......lt
Amneris. . . .. ... ... 5 Emmror. ..... .. . . .29 Loudoun. ... .. .... .lZ Rosultra.. .. .. . .. ..l5
Antonio............22 Endvmion. 9 MadvCarriere......2l SanDieso.........l5
Aphrodite..........6 Espllndido.........ZZ Maj€stic.-.........12 Sanfrancisco......15
Aibutus...--....-..7 Eubhony.. 9 Maigery...........12 SanGabriel........16
Arcvnnis...........ZZ Fairv...............22 Marocaln..........24 SantaBarbara......2l
Ar-iel ..............6 Fedora.............10 Marqui*tte..-.....12 Saturn.............26
Arkansas..........27 Feldsoar...........l0 MarvBarnett......l2 Savannarum........27
Arlette.... 6 Festive............10 MaryGibson.......ZJ Sefoam...........16
Arsace.............22 Firefall............10 MaunaLoa. .......17 Sensation..........16
Ar2ani.............6 Flambeau..........l0 Mauvine...........2J Sequoiah...........16
Asia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZZ Foliosa . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Mesopotamie. . . . . . 23 Shikinah. . . . . - . . . . .2J
Asohodel...........6 Fontarabie.........22 Mesline..........12, ShelfordGiant......29
Arirea.............28 FriedaMohr.......l0 Mideard..-....-.-.12 SherbertZnd.......16
Aurea Maculaca . . . . 24 Fulva . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Mildred Presby. . . . . 12 Shining Waters . . . . . 2
AurelIe............6 Garsantua.........l0 Mme.CecileBous- SierraBlue.........16
AutumnGIow......6 Ceoll.Tribolet.....22 cant.............12 SimoneVaissiere....2S
Avalon............22, Geo.Yeld..........22 Mme.Cheri........2j Sindjkha...........23
A2rael.............22 Germaine Perthuis. .10 Mme. Durrand. ....12 Sir Michael. . . . ....16
Balboa... .......22 Cisanticaerulea.....27 Modoc.............12 Sitka.,............16
Ballerine...........22 Cloria.............24 Monspur...........29 Snowcup...........24
Belisaire. ..........22 GlowincEmbers....l0 Mrs. Marion Cran..l2 SnowWhite........16
BefIorio............22 Goldlmperial......l0 Mt.Whitney....... t Soledad............Zt
Blue and Gold...... 6 Gold Lace..........10 Nadii... ...........12 Souv. de Loetitia
Bluebeard..........24 GoldNuccet.......Zg Naoini.............12 Michaud.........16
BlueGown......... 6 GoldStan-dard......t0 Nefert.............26 Souv.deMme.
Bluestone..........24 GraceSturtevant...l0 Neptune...........2) Gaudichau. ......2J
BonnieBlue........ 6 Harodan..........26 NewAlbion. .......12 Stioples............ltt
Bruno.............6 Harleouin...... ...24 Niobe.-........-..24 Stol6nifera.........24
Cacique......-..-..2,7 Henri Riviere....-..10 Ochrace...........23 Stylosa............28
California Blue. . . . . 6 Hexaqona. .. ... .. ..27 Ochroleuca. . .. .... .29 Stylosa A|ba...... ..28
Cameliard. 6 HexaconaAlba..-..27 OchroleucaSul- StylcaAltaflora....28
Cameo.............6 Hippolyta..........2Z phurea...........79 StylosaMarginata...28
Canopus...........6 H