LADY ALBRIGHT (Muhlestein, '50) Each $1 .00; 3 for $2.50 



.\ bciiutifiil and biilliant blciul. llic siandarcis golden copper and 

 llic- falls deep la\ cndei -rose wilh an edge lo nialch ihe standards. 

 Nolhiiig else like it. :?(i-inch, well brantlieil steiirs. HM AIS 1950. 



LADY ILSE (K. Smith, '51) Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 



The brilliant blue of the sky brouglu down and into the garden 

 in a Hovver of exquisite charm and alluring form. Our picture on 

 page 38 is too dark in tone but illustrates the perfection of stvle 

 and great widtli of petals which point up this Iris. 38 inches. HM 

 AIS, 1952; AM, 1955. 



;LADY ROGERS (Rogers, '54) Each $3.00 



Delicate light Ijhie. or palest skyblue. vigorous in growth and 

 production of its ethereal azure blossoms. AVinner of the President's 

 Cup of the AIS in 1959. Not recommended for real cold climates. 

 .VM AIS, 1958. 



LANTANA (Deforest, '54) Each $1 .25; 3 for $3.00 



A ery lirilliant golden tan, flushed with hues of bright \ iolet and 

 blue. .As colorful as a Golden Pheasant and. in fact, this would have 

 been a very appropriate name! .\ large flower with broad oval 

 falls and heavv \cllow beard. 42 inches tall. HM AIS, 1956. 



LA ROSITA (Hall, '60) Each $10.00 



.A large, broad petaled, soft uniform rose self. .Area below the 

 beard is paler, almost white, in center. Haft markings are not 

 conspicuous, but give a rosy lan flush near the center of the 

 flower. Beard is ]5ale tangerine— not red. Photo is a good likeness 

 but the beard hardlv deep enough. \Crv tall— .'ifi 10 indies. See 

 page 44. HM AIS. I9(il. 



LAVANESQUE (Schreiner, '53) Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 



.A winsomeh rullkil ini])r()\ euient on Pink Plume. Ciolor is an 

 e\en shade of delicate ore hid-pink. the \ ery broad petals nicely 

 ruffled, the beard and halls rich gold. 'I bis is a \erv full-bodied 

 flower in all ils pans . . . possibly ihe verv linesi of all the orchid 

 or lilac-purple. 10 inihes lall. Il.NI ,\IS. 1955; \M. 1959. Piduic 

 on page 14. 



LEADING LADY (Lyell, '50) Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



.V perk\ and lighth milled llower with bright ])ale \ellow stand- 

 ards and creamy while falls edged yellow. .A great favorite with 

 all xisiiors as it makes a stunning dump. HM .AIS. 1950: .AM. 

 1954. I'iclincd on page 30. 



LILAC LANE (Whitir^g, '47) Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



Piiik-loiud lilac self, not a pink but a very delicate mau\c color 

 of heayy substance. I5eartl is very pale yellow. There are few, if 

 any. modern Iris wliidi resemble this one in color tone. We re- 

 gard it as one of ihc lci\elicst new things and among Mrs. AVhit- 

 ing's best. SlighiU iiillli-d. very refinctl in efleci. 3 feet tall. HM 

 AIS. 1948; .\M. 1951. 



LIMELIGHT (Hall, '52) 



Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



A I aii.n \ -\ ellow lo gui nisli \ello\\ ( 4ianlill\ . \ei v much larger 

 than that famous rufiled and frilk-d member of the ])ink strain. 

 It is a Sunrav seedling, all vellow with a lighter area on the falls. 

 One of the most no\el Iris we ha\e ever grown and one of the 

 most beautiful as \vc4l. The hue-like blossoms are produced on 

 .35-inch stems. H\l \1S. 1952: AM. 1951. Sec page II. 



LITTLE DOLLY (Hall, 1961) Each $10.00 



Oul of tlie nia/e of pinks in the aniiiial crop of new seedlings this 

 \ev\ blight and intensely colored medium size flower stood out 

 <lespite its short stature. Slender of stem, reaching a height of 

 about 20 inches, it is loaded with flowers and lasts and lasts. This 

 should find cnthusiasiic acceptance in Median Iris circles. Color 

 plate on page 59 is a good likeness but Ihe beard is even more 

 red than shown. 



LOVELY LETTY (Hall, '60) Each $10.00 



Hriglit violet-blue wilh verv brilliaiu langeiine beard. 30-32 

 inches tall, with many flowers. X'erv flaring falls, standing almost 

 hoii/onlal — a line fealure for an Iris of medium height. Self 

 colored except lor ilic lierv beard. Shown on i)age 53. HM ,MS, 

 19(il. 



LUCY LEE (Gibsori, '60) Each $10.00 



Clean sparkling white with blight red-violet stitching: of a size 

 and quality that sets a new standard in plicatas of this color 

 combination. The illustration lacks the flash and vividness of the 

 actual flower but it docs show the symmetrical form, broad petals 

 and moderate rullling which are typical. It is very large, the 

 steins tall and fully Ijianclied and it protliucs an abundance of 

 bloom. The beard is light vellow on a gleaming while haft. 

 Heiglu 3 feet. See page .55. HM AIS, 19()1. 



LYNN HALL (Hall, '57) Each $4.00 



Invariably draws a crowd of admirers. The picture on page 22 is 

 very close to tlie actual blooin ... a very deep and unifonn sliade 

 of luscious pink. It flowers freely, is beautifufly branched and grows 

 and increases vigorously. 3 feet in height. HM AIS, 1957; AM, 1959. 



MARRIOTT (Marriott, '59) Each $7.50 



.A novel shade of pale blue, sort of dove colored, with a striking 

 blue beard. Sleek finish and flaring form add to the attractiveness 

 of this unique Iris. 30 inches. HM AIS, 1961 and near the top of 

 the list. 



MARY RANDALL (fay, '51) Each $2.00 



This deep rose-pink self, with bright tangerine-red beard is a new- 

 color in Iris. The flowers are large and have a thickness of petal 

 seen in few other varieties. Haft is very wide, free from markings. 

 The form of this Iris is near perfection and the flowers are well 

 spaced along a nicely branched. 36-inch stem. Produces wonderful 

 seedlings. Dykes Medal, 1954. Illustrated on page 21. 



MATTIE GATES (Sass, '46) Each 60c; 3 for $1 .50 



Exquisite wax-like blossoms with a pronounced sheen. A cool, soft 

 yellow with bright gold on a crisp white heart. A cleaner flower 

 than Golden Fleece, taller and larger than Misty Gold. HM .AIS, 

 1946: AM. 1950. 



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