1997 IRIS LOVER'S CATALOGClick Picture to Enlarge
COVER: This cover features the 1997 Introduction Good Vibrations.
ABOUT: Typical of the modern catalogs seen today.
GREETING: We are pleased to present our 72nd Iris Lover's Catalog. Peruse these pages and you will find the best in modern Iris at bargain prices. Our family has worked hard to the discerning gardener the nation's finest selection of quality Iris...everything classic favorites to fifteen new exciting 1997 introductions. We know that Iris is the Queen of the Springtime garden. Her tall and elegant rainbow literally bursts with a color magic unmatched by any other plant. Truly she is a royal flower.
Schreiners will continue to focus on selecting Iris with hardiness and plant vigor. Last year, our Celebration Song captured first place in the International Iris Trials in Florence, Italy and Yaquina Blue won the Franklin-Cook Cup for the best out of region Iris at the American Iris Convention in Sacramento. The proven performance of our award winners is the result of extensive trials in our test garden. Today we continue to be America's headquarters for quality bearded Iris. Remember we guarantee performance in your garden. When you buy from Schreiner's Gardens, the grower, you receive bigger, healthier rhizomes and never risk a cent.
1996 was aslo a frustrating year for us and many other gardeners around the country. The heavy winter-spring rains in Oregon took their toll and we witnessed the most difficult harvest that we can remember since moving to Oregon 50 years ago. All of us at Schreiners appreciate your understanding and patience in bearing with us during that difficult time. History suggests we should have confidence and, because of customers like you, our resilience has been proven. We have made changes and have become a stronger enterprise from our experience. Now we're back - with your help - and have excellent crop on deck for 1997.
Again we want to say THANK YOU to all our loyal customers for your support and look forward to serving you in 1997. May nature's eternal "Rite of Spring" bring a renewed life to each of your gardens at Iris bloom time.
THE SCHREINER FAMILY
SCHREINER INTROS:
Art Deco
Brazilian Holiday
Capital City Jazz
Cityscape *
Color Me Blue
Diabolique
Dynamite
Emperor's Delight *
Good Vibration
Harvest Faire
Kentucky Woman
Let's Boogie *
Mountain Echo
Northwest Progress *
Seakist
* denotes Bonus Iris
OTHER INTROS:
Grape Ice (introduced by Wayside Gardens)
Wayside's Apricot Delite (introduced by Wayside Gardens)