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RELENTLESS (Cook, 1948) Each ^7.00 



Solid deep red with color pure and rich throughout the whole flower, 

 even extending over the hafts. Medium large in size with excellent 

 substance and texture; it does not fade or spot. Yellow beard. Over 

 three feet tall, blooming midseasoji to late. HM AIS, 1950. 



REMEMBRANCE (Hall, 1942) Each ^1.00 



Of a bewildering number of pink blends raised by David Hall, this 

 appears to be the best. Although the predominant note is a delightful 

 shade of light pink, there is enough yellow in the big flowers to class 

 it as a blend. Well shaped, with very strong stems, it is 38 inches 

 tall. Limited stock. HM AIS, 1943; AM, 1944. 



RICH RAIMENT (Craig, 1949) Each ^10.00 



One of the newest "fancy" plicatas, with such an all-over pattern as 

 to appear as a solid rich red-brovra. The under color is creamy 

 yellow-buff, completely threaded and dotted with a heavy pattern of 

 deep burgundy-red-brown. A big flower on 34-inch stem. HM AIS, 

 1950. 



ROCKET (Whiting, 1945) Each ^5.00 



Here is an Iris the name of which is truly indicative of its rise to fame. 

 An orange self, the standards pure deep chrome and the falls orange- 

 chrome almost to the edge. There is a burnished finish on the falls 

 which lends extra depth to tlie color. Ideal form, nice branching and 

 grows to 3 feet. HM AIS, 1945; AM. 1947. 



RODEO (DeForest, 1947) Each ^5.00 



Brighter color in the same pattern as Tiffanja and much larger than 

 that distinct and popular Iris. Standards clear gold, falls white, edged 

 with gold. Style-arms are gold and the beard brown tipped with gold. 

 The light marking, or stitcliing, is brown. As big and conspicuous as 

 a "ten-gallon" hat. hence the name. HM AIS, 1949. 



ROSE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge, 1947) Each ^4.00 



The picture on page 36 is a very close likeness, although the Iris is 

 actually more pink than this would indicate. When fully opened it is 

 ver)' pink indeed, a luscious color remindful of a ripe Watermelon 

 except for the slight coppery tints. About 3 feet in height, a strong 

 grower, well branched. Unlike any other near pinks in this catalog. 

 HM AIS, 1948. 



ROSE TOP (H. Sass, 1941) Each ^1.50 



This bright rose-pink plicata provided the greatest surprise of our 

 1945 season. Blooming after every other Iris had passed, not many 

 visitors saw it. Highly ruffled, the big blossoms of deep cream have a 

 heavy pattern of vivid rose-pink stitching which seems to possess ex- 

 ceptional carr>'ing quality. Viewed a block distant it looked like a red 

 and white bicolor. HM AIS. 1943. 



RED GLEAM (Lapham, 1939) Each 75c; 3 for ^2.00 



Here is the red Iris that actually looks red and has been declared the 

 nearest approach to scarlet thus far obtained in this flower. It is of 

 good size, of beautiful semi-flaring form. 3 feet in height and a free 

 bloomer. Texture is velvety but excitindy brilliant. HM AIS, 1940; 

 AM, 1941. 



RED TORCH (H Sass, 1947) Each ^3.00 



Standards rich deep buff or bronze-gold, falls pure velvety red — quite 

 the nearest true red of any Iris, solid to the edge. There is not the 

 sharp contrast found in true variegatas. thus this Iris might be termed 

 a blend or variegata-blend. Of moderate height and size, the flowers 

 perfectly formed and decidedly flaring. HM AIS, 1947. 



RED VALOR (Nicholls, 1939) Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 



A superb big red that has been gaining popularity each season. A 

 garnet-red self with brown beard. It won the Roman Gold Medal in 

 1940; the HM of the AIS in 1941, and the AM in 1943. Because it is 

 absolutely hardy and has given satisfaction everywhere, it is in great 

 demand and stock remains scarce. 



RED WARD (Cook, 1942) Each ^2.00 



Deepest crimson-red — an approach to red from the purple side with- 

 out the orange or brown influence as in the case of the 3 varieties 

 listed just above. A large and brilliant Iris with widely flaring velvety 

 falls. HM AIS, 1945. 



REDWYNE (McKee, 1945) Each ^3.50 



Deep but bright mahogany red self. The medium size flowers are 

 solidly colored, including a smooth haft, and the finish is particularly 

 velvety. Beard is bronze-gold. One of the "reddest" Irises, especially 

 brilliant in the garden. HM AIS, 1945. 



ROYAL SCOTT (Hall, 1944) Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 



A tall and large flowered red trimmed plicata of a pleasing tone of 

 burgundy-red. It is so heavily trimmed that at a distance it gives a 

 red effect. Form, substance and stem are good, and it increases fast 

 and blooms freely. HM AIS, 1944. 



RUBIENT (Whiting, 1942) Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 



A taller, much redder Amigo. Standards are rich Pansy-purple, very 

 brilliant ; the falls blackish red-purple vrith a neat edge the same tone 

 as the standards. Stems reached a height of over 40 inches in our 

 garden. Picture on page 45. 



RUSSET WINGS (Wills, 1946) Each ^4.50 



Smoothly blended big flowers of gold, copper and apricot — a russet 

 colored self. Form is faultless, with wide standards perfectly held 

 and flaring falls ruffled at the edges. Height 38 inches. HM AIS, 

 1946. 



SABLE (Cook, 1938) Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 



Almost black; a uniform shade of deepest blue-black-violet, with blue 

 beard. Sable has every attribute that a fine Iris should possess: large 

 size, reasonably tall stalks, thick substance and a wonderfully lustrous 

 sheen. Everybody wants Sable. HM AIS, 1937; AM, 1940. See 

 page 30. 



SALAMONIE (Cook, 1946) Each ^5.00 



Exquisite light pink blend, richly yet delicately colored, combining 

 the best features of its parents, Majenica and Pink Reflection. A self 

 in garden effect, the flowers holding their color well in any weather. 

 Standards light pinkish cinnamon; falls light Congo-pink; flowers 5 

 inches in diameter. A strong grower and free bloomer. HM AIS, 1946. 



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