CAHOKIA (F aught, 1948) Each ^15.00 



Large exquisitely formed flowers of light butterfly-blue delicately 

 veined deeper. There is no hint of lavender in the color and the haft 

 is smooth and clean. Bright golden yellow^ beard. 42 inches tall, with 

 widely spaced branches. HM AIS, 1949. 



CALIFORNIA GOLD (Mitch., 1933) Each 40c; 3 for ^1.00 



By all odds the best value in a yellow Iris at anywhere ne^r the price. 

 It is an easy grower and free bloomer, a deep glittering yellow of very 

 large size and surpasses everything in its color except the recent novel- 

 ties. See page 32. 



CAMEROUN (Cayeux, 1938) Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 



A but little known French Iris of velvety blackish hue, one of the best 

 we have ever grown. The blooms are huge, almost black, with a beau- 

 tiful sheen and very broad falls. Our stock is limited. 



CAMPFIRE GLOW ( Whiting, 1947) Each ^10.00 



Glowing ruby self, heavily overlaid with bright copper which gives it 

 a metallic sheen. A genuine self with no haft markings — even the 

 beard is deep copper-red. Wide and full form but the flowers are of 

 medium size. Substance is firm and the blooming season very long. 

 Height 30 to 36 inches. A very rare color gem. HM AIS, 1947. 



CAPTAIN WELLS (Cook, 1941 ) Each 75c 



Deep glossy maroon-purple; a large, rich, solidly colored self, neat 

 and finished in appearance. There are no haft markings, and beard 

 is a subdued bronze-yellow. Possesses a wonderful "shine" or gloss 

 that gives it life despite its unusual darkness. HM AIS, 1942; AM, 

 1943. 



CASA MORENA (DeForest, 1943) Each ^2.00; 3 for ^5.00 



Large flowers — yes, extra large — of deep, glistening, rich brown. 

 Same solid color on standards and falls. Styles yellowish; beard 

 brownish orange. Not just a novelty, but a flower that adds an en- 

 tirely new, rich note to the garden picture. See the accurate picture 

 on page 20 — the picture, of course, is much reduced in size. Height 

 38 inches. HM AIS, 1944; AM, 1946. 



CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge, 1945) Each ^2.50 

 Very large ruffled pink, tan and apricot blend, with extra heavy stalk 

 40 inches tall and bearing up to ten flowers. The ruffling is more 

 pronounced than in any Iris we have ever introduced and is most un- 

 usual in so large an Iris. It blooms quite late. HM AIS, 1945; AM, 

 1947. See page 21 for an excellent kodachrome of this flower. 



CHAMOIS (Kleinsorge, 1944) Each ^3.50 



One of the largest Irises we have ever introduced, beautifully formed, 

 both standards and falls waved at the edges. It is pure chamois in 

 color, standards and falls identical, the beard yellow, tipped bronze. 

 There are no veinings or markings of any kind; the petals have a soft, 

 satiny finish and glisten with myriad frosty particles. We are certain 

 that you will find this Iris different from any other you have ever seen. 

 HM AIS, 1945; AM, 1948. Shown in color on "page 22. 



CHANTILLY (Hall, 1945) Each ^2.00; 3 for ^5.00 



A ruffled orchid-pink. The edges of both standards and falls are so 

 heavily ruffled and frilled that they have the appearance of being 

 edged with lace of a lighter shade than the rest of the flower. From 

 the same line of breeding as the famous Flamingo Pinks. 36-inch 

 stems, strong and well branched. HM AIS, 1945; AM, 1947. Shown 

 on the left. 



CHERIE (Hall, 1947) Each ^15.00 



Most famous of all the new Hall "flamingo pinks." A large, ruffled, 

 full bodied pink self of excellent form and substance with a deep 

 tangerine beard. The 34-incli stems are stout and well branched ; 

 growth is vigorous and increase above average. Well illustrated on 

 page 8. HM AIS, 1947; AM, 1949. 



CHINA MAID (Milliken, 1936) Each 75c; 3 for ^2.00 



Gigantic pink blend, with copper and gold tones smoothly blended 

 into a harmonious whole. The effect is a luscious pink. A rampant 

 grower, producing stalks that reach 4 feet, with a myriad of delight- 

 fully formed big flowers. HM AIS, 1938; AM, 1939. 



CHIVALRY (Wills, 1944) Each ^5.00 



This outstanding big blue won the Dykes Medal in 1947. Of smooth 

 medium blue color, large in size and quite ruffled, a sturdy growing 

 Iris with every good point. It is one of the most sought after varieties 

 of the day. Number 1 in the 100 best this year! 



CHRIST ABEL (Lapham, 1936) Each 50c 



Continues to hold its own with the newest red introductions. It is bril- 

 liant and very red in effect, glorious as a garden clump. Almost a 

 self, smoothly finished, large in size and about 3 feet in height. HM 

 AIS, 1936; AM, 1938. 



CITY OF LINCOLN (H. Sass, 1936) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



Brightest, largest, and surely the finest of all true variegatas. Clear 

 golden yellow standards, broad, fiery red falls, startling in their con- 

 trast. When well grown on an established plant it is unbeatable. 

 HM AIS, 1937 ; AM, 1939. See page 33. 



CLOTH OF GOLD (Whiting, 1945) Each ^1.50 



To say that this is another excellent deep yellow would attract scant 

 interest. But last spring we saw a great many wonderful seedlings 

 and new named varieties in Mrs. Whiting's Iowa garden. One of the 

 best displays in the planting was a group of Cloth of Gold — deep in 

 color, perfectly formed, tall and stately. We highly recommend it as 

 one of the very finest yellows. HM AIS, 1947; AM, 1950. 



CLOUD CASTLE (Graves, 1944) Each ^3.00 



Exquisite wistaria-blue with mauve undertone, a very large and ma- 

 jestic Iris. The falls are slightly waved and ruffled, broad and widely 

 flaring. A fit companion to Azure Skies, taller and more on the mauve 

 side than blue. HM AIS, 1944. 



COLOR CARNIVAL (DeForest, 1949) Each ^10.00 



A startling arrangement of colors in the range of the new pinks. The 

 ground color is a deep shade of pink in both standards and falls, with 

 heavy markings of vivid purple on the falls. Beard is tangerine-red. 

 Big flowers, very well form.ed, on excellent stalks. HM AIS, 1950. 



COPPER LUSTRE (Kirk, 1934) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



Entirely different from all others, its great popularity has resulted 

 not only from the odd and beautiful copper tone of its flowers, but 

 also from the fact that it performs well in all sections of the country. 

 It positively glows in its bright copper, gold, and pinkish tan blend- 

 ings. Dykes Medal, 1938. 



CORDOVAN (Kleinsorge, 1946) Each ^2.00 



A seedling of Bryce Canyon. The coloring is close to that of cordovan 

 leather — a deep coppery oxblood tone, very rich and glossy. Standards 

 are coppery rose-red, the hafts are finely netted with minute webbing 

 and the falls have a distinct frill or ruffle. HM AIS, 1947. 



CORNFLOWER (Whiting, 1948) Each ^2.50 



Not a large Iris as new ones go, but noted for the blueness of the 

 classically formed flowers. Darker than Great Lakes, one of its par- 

 ents, with good branching and vigorous growth. 36 inches. 



COURTIER (Hall, 1947) Each ^3.50 



Deepest in color of the flamingo pinks. It is not as large nor has it 

 as good form as Cherie, but the color is outstanding. The 30^inch 

 stems are strong and the branching is good. The vivid, deep tangerine 

 beard is very prominent and adds a fiery note. All of these new pinks 

 are winter hardy and set seed freely. 



DAYBREAK (Kleinsorge, 1941) Each ^1.00 



Huge golden pink, with slight undertone of copper. The flowers are 

 well shaped, with closed standards and falls that are semi-flaring, 

 but there is a suggestion of ruffling in the entire blossom. The name 

 is most appropriate. Daybreak has a proud record: HM AIS, 1942; 

 AM, 1943; runner-up for Dykes Medal in 1945; TIED FOR DYKES 

 MEDAL IN 1946. Shown on page 45. 



DEEP VELVET (Salbach, 1939) Each 75c 



A striking introduction, one of the richest and best dark Irises we 

 have yet seen. Self colored in very dark, yet bright, blackish red- 

 purple, with perfectly formed blossoms of very large size. Brownish 

 suffusion at the haft, with deep bronze beard. HM AIS, 1941; AM, 

 1942. 



DESERT SONG (Fay, 1946) Each ^5.00 



New cream self, beautifully ruffled and with extra large flowers of 

 excellent proportion. Texture is especially heavy and the flowers last 

 a long time in either rain or heat. Stems reach a height of 3% feet. 

 HM AIS, 1946; AM, 1949. 



DESTINY (Burgess, 1934) Each 40c; 3 for ^1.00 



A great heavy flower of deepest blackish bronze-purple, the beard 

 rich golden bronze. From New Zealand, and credit is due the origina- 

 tor for having made it possible for American gardens to enjoy such 

 an outstanding Iris. It has all good points — excellent form, tall stems, 

 and succeeds everywhere. 



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