C. S. Milliken

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)