Goodness $4.00 



"The Iris arrived on time and in perfect condition. Thanks to the 

 high quality of your rhizomes and gifts of choice Iris, my garden 

 is a place of beauty for many to enjoy." 



Mrs. Harold North. Syracuse, N.Y. 



ELEGANT FARMER (Gaulfer, '68) ML. 36" Each $5.00 



Appropriately nicknamed "The Moose" by its breeder . . . gigantic in 

 size, a soft tan with a bluish blaze on the falls. The heavy orange 

 beard ends with a thin, white dart. Sculptured in form, the standards 

 upright and closed, the falls gracefully flaring and waved at the 

 margins. If you like them big, but not coarse, try this one. AVell 

 branched. 



ELMOHR (Loomis, '42) M. 36" Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1945, this giant Iris has consistently 

 led all others in point of sales popularity. And no wonder! The 

 great rich red-\ic)let blooms are daintily ruffled, of a silky texture 

 and remarkable substance. The stems are well branched and at least 

 3 feet tall. HM AIS, 1942; AM, 1943. 



Debby Roirdon $5.00 



EL MONSOUR (Hall, '63) ML. 36" Each $2.00 



An immense greenish ivory Iris with amber lights and shadings. The 

 thick petals are greenish amber on the under sides. The extra wide 

 falls are crimped, ruffled and fringed at the edges. There is a smooth 

 amber shoulder near the upper portion of the falls and this combines 

 with the orange-red beard to give the heart of the flower a very 

 warm glow. Wonderful branching and long season of bloom. Shown 

 on page 38. HM AIS, 1965. 



EMMA COOK (Cook, '59) M. 35" Each $1.00 



A new pattern, the standards clear white, the falls white with a dis- 

 tinct half-inch border of bright violet-blue. Beard is yellow. Named 

 for the charming wife of one of the world's greatest Iris breeders. 

 HM AIS, 1959; AM, 1961. Shown on page 34. 



ENCHANTED VIOLET (Hamblen, '58) M. 36" Each $1.00 



This striking creation is unique for the combination of pink and 

 orchid tints in the heart of the flower. It is a lovely shade of light 

 violet, slightly ruffled, and the heavv beard is fierv tangerine-red. 

 HM AIS, 1958; AM, 1960. Illustrated on page 34. 



ENCHANTRESS (Hall, '54) L. 36" Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Delicate parchment color, faintly flushed with pink, especially in the 

 standards. The central area of the falls has an overlay of amber and 

 the beard is brilliant orange. Unlike any other of Mr. Hall's fine 

 things. It is an extra late Iris, with heavy stems and an enamel-like 

 finish to the large flowers. 



ENDEARING (J. Nelson, '70) M. 36" Each $15.00 



Standards light Begonia pink, falls white with pale pink on the haft 

 and around the edges; pink beard. The jaunty flowers are of medium 

 size but the color pattern is unique and the tall stems pro\ ide a pro- 

 fusion of well spaced bloom. The luscious pink Esther Fav is a parent. 



ESTHER FAY (Fay, '61) M. 35" Each $3.00 



A beautiful pink self, large in size, ruffled and broad petaled. This is 

 new and a favorite of one of America's best known producers of 

 quality originations. A bright, reddish-pink beard makes the center 

 glow. HM AIS, 1962; AM, 1964. 



ETCHED APRICOT (Gibson, '67) M. 30" Each $5.00 



^\'arin golden apricot color, the standards without markings and 

 the falls creamy ivory in the center with fine etchings of apricot. None 

 of the many other Gibson plicatas match this most attracti\e hue and 

 the flower itself is absolute perfection in form. Extra large, 3-inch 

 petal width and ideal ruffling and fluting are added features. 



EVER AND EVER (Hope, '62) EM. 36" Each $2.00 



Light orchi(l \ iolet. a peculiar shade not matched by anv other Iris. 

 The large flowers are symnietricallv perfect and lightlv ruflled. Very 

 lovely indeed! HM AIS, 1964; AM, 1966. See jiage 48. 



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