MELODRAMA 



STEP FORWARD (Hall, '59) Each $10.00 



Truly a gigantic flower of light lavender-blue on imposing stems. 

 Although of great size it appears graceful and attractive because 

 of the waved or ruffled extra wide falls. The stalks will reach 

 38-40 inches and the branching is ideal. Here will be a candidate 

 for first prize in the "largest bloom" class, and a very beautiful 

 one, too. This is an extraordinary Iris in a somewhat staid color group. 

 Pictured on page 49. 



STOP (Craig, '57) Each $3.50 



Here is a big blood-red especially recommended for the South. Ta 

 strong and vigorous with abundant large flowers. May not be hardy in 

 cold sections but makes a great show in California. 



STORM WARNING (Sckreiner, '53) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



This new "black" has both great size and a 36-inch stalk to set it apart 

 from most of its competitors. The color tends to the red-black rather 

 than the blue-black of many of our other dark ones. A sumptuous sheen 

 and perfect form are added fine qualities. The beard is deep bronze. 

 HM AIS, 1954. One of the "five Iris of the year" for 1959. 



STRIPED BUTTERFLY (Noyd, '58) Each $17.50 



An intense medium shade of blue with an utterly different pattern of 

 deep violet-blue lines extending out on the widely flaring falls. There 

 is a slight olive cast on the haft and the beard is bright yellow. Contains 

 onco blood and has "that look." Well branched, 36-inch stems. HM 

 AIS, 1958. 



SUNRAY (Hall, '50) Each 75c ; 3 for $2.00 



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 stems 

 and branching are 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. HM AIS, 1951. 



SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge, '48) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



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. Color 

 picture on page 28. 



SURPRISE PARTY (Kleinsorge, '55) Each $2.50 



A new combination of colors— rosy lavender standards and golden apri- 

 cot falls— pastel hues with definite contrast and strong garden value. 

 Good sized flowers on extra well branched 3-foot stems. HM AIS, 1956. 

 Pictured on page 9. 



"The Iris came in perfect condition. You are to be commended on the 

 quality of your stock." 



EDNA MILHOLLAND, Ukiah, California 



"1 am well pleased with your Iris. They are the first and finest from 

 Cooley's." 



KEITH THOMAS, Anderson, Indiana 



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