Five ntw mists 



Are presented this year . . . three by Dr. R. E. Klein- 

 sorge, whose Daybreak, Tobacco Road, Arctic, Bryce 

 Canyon, Ranger, Old Parchment, Cascade Splendor, 

 Grand Canyon, Ormohr and many, many others have 

 brought him fame in the Iris world. Also, this year, we 

 bring you a new "black" Iris from Col. J. C. Nicholls, 

 well known hybridizer of Ithaca, N. Y., and a matchless 

 white one from Edgar Beck, of Chattanooga, Tennes- 

 see. We know that you will like them all. 



SAN ANTONE (Kleinsorge, 1947) Each $20.00 



Illustrated on the cover. A deep tan or sand-brown self, 

 imposing in size and manner of growth, with extra 

 broad falls and beautiful form. The immense buds un- 

 fold into huge flowers perfectly spaced, many to the 

 stem, and they hold their deep soft colors over a long 

 period of time. There is enough ruffling to give the big 

 blooms that gracefulness often missing in such large 

 Irises. 40 inches. 



ROSE SPLENDOR 



GENERAL PATTON (Kleinsorge, 1947) Each $20.00 

 Sometimes we are inclined to consider this the most 

 outstanding Iris this breeder has thus far produced. If 

 some of the others were not quite so good, we would 

 be quite positive! It is a solid copper-brown self, with 

 a metallic undertone that makes it glisten in the sun. 

 Compared to Bryce Canyon it is much darker, richer, 

 and appears brown rather than terra-cotta in tone. Bold 

 and commanding in appearance, with tall stems and 

 fine branching. 



BLACK BANNER (Nicholls, 1947) Each $10.00 



A velvety, intensely colored near black, sleek and rich 

 in its midnight hue, with practically solid dark hafts. 

 Col. Nicholls produced this Iris several seasons back, 

 and it has been seen in several Eastern collectors' gar- 

 dens. We are fortunate to be named as its introducer. 

 The flowers are large and it has increased rapidly in 

 our garden. 



ROSE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge, 1947) Each $20.00 

 The picture above is a very close likeness, although 

 the Iris is actually more pink than this would indicate. 

 When fully opened it is very pink indeed, a luscious 

 color remindful of a ripe watermelon except for the 

 slight coppery tints. About three feet in height, a strong 

 grower, well branched. Unlike any other near-pinks 

 in this catalog. Very few plants. 



SOUTHERN SNOW (Beck, 1947) Each $10.00 



Just before entering the army Mr. Beck sent this fine 

 white Iris to us for trial. We have grown it and bloomed 

 it alongside all of the famous new whites in our collec- 

 tion and have had it in established 2-year clumps. It is 

 magnificent! Quite early, the standards and falls are 

 both full and broad, very heavy in texture, as white as 

 purity itself. All who have seen it have urged its intro- 

 duction. Height 3 feet and over. 



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