Ballerina 



ANNA WILLIAMSON (Cook, 1946) Each $2.00 



A lovely bright bicolor pink, the standards lighter than the 

 falls. The pink tone is on the rosy side, with an underlying 

 yellow suffusion. Large flower, broad petals and ideal form, 

 3 feet tall. HM AIS, 1946. 



ARAB CHIEF (Whiting, 1944) Each $1.00 



Brilliant blended self of gold, copper and red, near to 

 burnt orange. Its rich coloring, crispy ruffled form and very 

 late blooming season make it welcome in any planting. 38 

 inches in height. HM AIS, 1946. 



ARCTIC (Kleinsorge, 1940) 



Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



Here is one of the most beautiful and best Iris originated 

 by this famous raiser of notable seedlings. A huge white 

 and gold flower of perfect form, with ruffled but closed 

 standards and broad falls that are as smooth as white 

 enamel. There is an, area, of bright yellow throughout the 

 center of the flower and the standards have a creamy tint. 

 Established plants will produce spikes 4 feet and over in 

 height, with as many as six open foamy flowers at one 

 time. HM AIS, 1941; AM, 1942. 



ARGUS PHEASANT (DeForesi, 1948) 



Each $10.00 



A smooth soft brown self which has become justly famous 

 in the short space of three seasons only. It thrilled visitors 

 at American Iris Society conventions in both Nashville and 

 Portland, and ranks with Pretty Quadroon as the two finest 

 and most beautiful light brown Irises of the day. Huge 

 flowers with broad flaring falls and wide standards; or- 

 range-brown beard. 38 inches tall. HM AIS, 1948; AM, 1950. 

 Shown on page 9. 



AUBURN (Kleinsorge, 1945) Each $4.00 



This is certainly a new color in Iris — at least we have never 

 seen anything like it. The name Auburn was selected be- 

 cause it seems especially suited to the flower. Both standards 

 and falls are a coppery henna-brown, with an undertone of 

 gold, and the falls have a brilliant patch of blue in the 

 center at the tip of the beard. This is a remarkably vivid 

 Iris which glows when seen a block distant. Very early, 

 with 36-inch stems. HM AIS, 1946. 



AZURE SKIES (Paftison, 1943) 



Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



Originally called "Summer Skies" by Mrs. Pattison, the 

 originator, this is a self of pale azure-blue with firm domed 

 standards and flaring, almost horizontal falls. The flowers 

 are beautifully ruffled and have wide hafts, surmounted by 

 a white beard. Declared by many to be the most lovely of 

 all light blue Iris to date. 36 inches. AM AIS, 1945. See 

 page 24. 



BAGDAD (Whiting, 1946) Each $2.50 



A deep, strong yellow, overlaid with a metallic finish of 

 burnished brass. Of pleasingly flaring form, very heavy in 

 substance. This is a strong grower, nicely branched, hardy 

 and increases rapidly. A real "brass-yellow." 



AMIGO (Williamson, 1934) Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



This richly colored Iris suggests purple Pansies, with its velvety texture 

 and sharp contrasting shades of blue and violet. It is one of the most 

 popular varieties of all time and in 1945 was given a special award by 

 the English Iris Society. Standards are clear light violet-blue; falls in- 

 tense violet-purple edged the color of the standards. 34 inches tall, a 

 fine grower and good reliable bloomer. HM AIS, 1936 ; AM, 1938. Turn 

 to page 30. 



ANITRA (H. Sass, 1936) Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



A silvery sky-blue, pure in color, of great si^e and beautiful form. Par- 

 ticularly effective and strikingly blue in late afternoon and early evening. 

 Midseason ; average height. See page .30. 



BALI BELLE (Mitchell, 1946) Each $1.00 



A distinct plicata with smoky yellow standards and clear 

 primrose-yellow falls, delicately but strongly edged pale 

 purple. The whole flower is lighted by a blue blaze under 

 the white beard. Full and roundly formed. 33 inches tall. 



BALLERINA (Hall, 1951) Each $15.00 



A very large, ruffled, wide petaled flamingo-pink self with 

 deep orange beard. It is a medium to light tone of pink 

 . . . not pale but having plenty of color, a shade lighter 

 than Cherie. Petals are thick and lustrous, the form ideal. 

 Husky stems 3 feet tall, with excellent branching. Hit 

 Parade is one parent, Cherie a grandparent. (Seedling No. 

 48-15). HM AIS, 1951. 



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