SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge, 1948) Each $5.00 



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 (Norton, 1944) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



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

 lighter in color than either of the parents and with the silvery smoothness 

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

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



THOTMES III (Kleinsorge, 1950) Each $12.00 



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 re- 

 cord this interesting bit of Iris history. Here is an Iris worthy to be 

 named for this pioneer Iris collector! See page 45. HM AIS, 1951. 



THREE CHEERS fCool^, 1945) Each $1.50 



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 $1.50; 3 for $4.00 



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. 



TIFF AN J A (Deforest, 1942) Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



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 27. 



TIFFANY (H. Sass, 1938) Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



Soft but decidedly yellow in color, with abundant stitching of bronzy 

 pinkish violet. A gracefully frilled flower of full proportions; very large, 

 vigorous growing, reasonably tall. About the best of the low-priced yellow 

 plicatas and will give any of them a run for their money. HM AIS, 1939; 

 AM, 1943. 



WHITE IRISES ... the real 

 highlights in any garden . . . 

 flowers of satin, wax, marble, 

 ivory, the fluffiness of clean, 

 fresh snow. This is just one of 

 many. 



TALLY-HO (Hall, 1949) Each $10.00 



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 44. 



THE CAPITOL (Maxwell-Norton, 1945) 



Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Combination of gleaming cream-white standards and falls with the most 

 brilliant flame-orange beard and haft. Texture of the petals is Magnolia- 

 like, beautifully formed and the "house afire" beard lies on the falls like 

 a gorgeous caterpillar. Tall growing and splendidly branched. HM AIS, 

 1946; AM, 1951. Picture on page 25. 



THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass, 1^7) 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 haft, 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. 



TOBACCO ROAD fKfe/nsorge, 7942; Each $2.00 



When this Iris first opened in Dr. Kleinsorge's garden, it was so different, 

 so remarkable in both color and form, that we lost all interest in the 

 many other splendid seedlings in the same garden. Tobacco Road is a 

 golden tobacco-brown self. Standards are upright and almost closed, 

 with heavy midribs. The falls are broad, very wide at the haft and held 

 stiffly horizontal. Height 32 to 36 inches, very good branching. HM AIS, 

 1944; AM, 1946. 



TRANQUIL MOON rCool^, 1948) Each $7.00 



A most novel new thing with light yellow to deep cream standards and 

 silvery white falls bordered the yellow of the standards. Hafts are like- 

 wise shaded yellow. The falls of this Iris are extra wide and flare out 

 almost flat, as in Tobacco Road and Ballet Dancer. Large, thick petaled 

 and sparkling; 40 inches tall. HM AIS, 1950. See page 3. 



TREASURE ISLAND (Kleinsorge, 1937) 



Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



A truly gigantic flower of bright clear yellow, slightly lighter in the 

 center of the falls. Tall stems, a fast increaser and easy grower. We have 

 sold more rhizomes of Treasure Island than of any Iris we have ever in- 

 troduced. You will not be disappointed in this splendid yellow. AM 

 AIS, 1945. 



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