fof 1965 



DOGE OF VENICE 



(J. Nelson, 1965) Each $25.00 



This giant ruffled deep purple matches exactly the shade 

 designated as "Doge Purple" in the Wilson color chart. The 

 color could well be called deepest vivid plum purple, and 

 thus create an appropriate mental picture. There is no other 

 color nor markings in the broad petaled flowers, except for 

 the heavy brown beard, which adds depth and richness. A 

 seedling of Western Welcome crossed with Black Taffeta, 

 which accounts for its glossy finish and lovely ruffling. 36 

 inches and well branched. 



FASHION FLING 



(Hall, 1965) Each $20.00 



A fresh and brilliant shade of pink with a suggestion of tints 

 ranging from cerise to bright orchid. The standards are up- 

 right and domed, the falls very wide and flaring with ruffles 

 on all petals. There is a special luminous quality about this 

 Iris which makes it appear as if fashioned from glass or 

 porcelain. Slight shading of yellow on the haft and the beard 

 is deep orange. Rather late; 36 inches. 



MINERAL KING 



(Gibson, 1965) Each $15.00 



A very late, very large and very tall plicata which will bring 

 a thrill to jaded Iris appetites near season's end. Both stand- 

 ards and falls are of huge proportions and the color is 

 spirited and gay — a rich yellow ground bordered deep rose 

 to copper. Standards are almost solid rose-red. 40 inches tall. 

 No. 1-6PA. 



FASHION FLING 



"Many thanks for the 'extra' and I'd like to say that 

 the rhizomes which I received and planted yesterday 

 are the nicest I've ever seen. Also the 'extra' you sent 

 me last year bloomed and was a show piece in my 

 garden last year." 



John H. Webb 



Eutaw, Alabama 



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