Palomino 



SULTAN'S ROBE (Salbach, 1945) Each $1.00 



This new Iris comes to us with a flattering recommendation. Something 

 different in the way of Oriental coloring — standards Van Dyke red to 

 deep old rose; falls the same with golden overlay, especially on the 

 upper half. There is a dash of violet-blue in the center of each fall. 36 

 inches tall. HM AIS, 1946. 



SUNRAY (Hall, 1950) Each $5.00 



A large ruffled light yellow of quite ideal form and extra heavy sub- 

 stance. One parent is the pink Floradora. These pinks give a sheen and 

 brilliance to their offspring rarely found in yellows. The 36-inch stem 

 and branching is excellent. It is a fast increaser, hardy and an out- 

 standing parent for ruffled pinks and yellows. A well grown stem of 

 Sunray is well nigh the perfect Iris. See page 39. HM AIS, 1951. 



SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge, 1948) Each $3.50 



A tall and huge golden flame-salmon blend, almost a red, but with so 

 much of the gold influence in it that it is not really a red Iris. You have 

 seen the sun look much like this just before it sinks over the horizon. 

 Both standards and falls are extra large and the haft and beard are 

 bright golden yellow. A most impressive flower, blooming very early on 

 widely branched stalks reaching 42 inches. Winner of the President's 

 Cup at the AIS convention in 1949. HM AIS, 1949; AM, 1951. 



SYLVIA MURRAY (Norfon, 1944) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



This new blue is derived from Great Lakes crossed with Shining Waters, 

 lighter in color than either of the parents and with the silvery smooth- 

 ness of pale blue silk. Enormous flowers, 40-inch stems, altogether a 

 grand blue Iris. HM AIS, 1946; AM, 1949. 



TALLY-HO (Hall, 1949) Each $7.50 



The upper part of the falls is close to the deep coloring seen in bright 

 fuchsia colored Orchids. The domed standards and lower part of the falls 

 are lighter. This is something new, pleasing and different! The 32-inch 

 stems are stout but a little closely branched for such large flowers. It is 

 a wonderful parent — when crossed with clear flamingo-pinks it throws 

 orchid-pinks, golden apricots, and some burgundy shades. It is one of 

 the parents of Heritage, Pink Sensation. Fuchsia, and others scheduled 

 for introduction. HM AIS, 1950. See page 38. 



TEMPLE BELLS (Hall, 1952) Each $20.00 



A larger and more metallic colored Hi-Time — a sort of apricot -yellow 

 with no peachy undertone. The blooms are extra large, the falls flaring 

 'way out and then drooping gracefully with a slight ruffle. Note the heavy 

 red-orange beard. A seedling of Dolly Varden, considered by Mr. Hall 

 as his finest golden apricot self. 36 inches, well branched. HM AIS, 

 1952. See page 40. 



THE ADMIRAL (Hall, 1941) Each 75c ; 3 for $2.00 



An intense blue, deeper than medium blue, but not really a dark shade. 

 The form, finish and substance are outstanding. Withstands either sun, 

 wind or rain equally well, lasts long in bloom and makes a wonderful 

 garden clump. Bluish beard lends depth to the color. HM AIS, 1940; 

 AM, 1944. Shown in color in page 29. 



THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass, 1937) 



Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



Simply colossal in size, as smooth and heavy as a piece of richest plush. 

 It is deep rosy wine-red, solid at the hafti, with a brownish cast near the 

 center; beard rich orange. Not the reddest Iris but the coloring is gor- 

 geously deep and intense. Dykes Medal, 1941. 



THOTMES III (Kleinsorge, 1950) Each $10.00 



Nine years ago we introduced Tobacco Road. Since then the Kleinsorge 

 "browns" have become known and grown the world over . . . deep 

 browns, pale tans, sultry blends in many hues. This newest one is 

 medium light in tone, a smooth self of glistening golden tan with a 

 light bronze beard. It is a gigantic Iris with extra broad falls and heavy 

 texture. 40 inches tall. The name? Well, in ancient times an Egyptian 

 Pharaoh named THOTMES III sent an expedition into Syria to collect 

 plants for his homeland. His men brought back, among other things, 

 rhizomes of the Iris and to this day the inscriptions and carvings on his 

 temple walls record this interesting bit of Iris history. Here is an Iris 

 worthy to be named for this pioneer Iris collector! See page 43. HM AIS, 

 1951. 



THREE CHEERS (Cook, 1945) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



An amazingly brilliant bicolor similar to Amigo in pattern, but tall — 

 42 inches; — and richer and bolder in contrast. Standards blue- white; falls 

 semi-flaring with narrow border like the standards. A Wabash seedling. 

 HM AIS. 1946. 



THREE OAKS (Whiting, 1943) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



This massive rose-pink blend opened the eyes of all the judges last sea- 

 son. Huge in size, beautifully blended tones of rose-pink and copper, 

 and on very tall stems, it was one of the sensations of our garden. Lasts 

 over an extra long period. Height 40 inches. HM AIS, 1945 ; AM, 1949. 



TIFFANJA (DeForest, 1942) Each 75c; 3 for $2.50 



A new and unique plicata, having good form and thick substance. Smooth 

 and clean cut; standards colonial-buff; falls creamy white, definitely 

 bordered buff, brushed at the haft and speckled around the border with 

 light brown. This is a big flower, 42 inches tall. HM AIS, 1944; AM, 

 1946. Shown in color on page 31. 



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