Aeiu! . . . FOR 1941 



Herewith we present three new irises originated 

 by Dr. R. E. Kleinsorge. He began to hybridize 

 irises almost twenty years ago, and his efforts 

 have borne fruit in such well known things as 

 Itasca and Kalinga; the lovely blend, Far 

 West; Treasure Island, the fine big yellow; the 

 giant hybrid Ormohr; reds, as Rebellion and 

 Red Velvet; splendid whites, [among them 

 Arctic, Birchbark and Sierra Snow; and of late 

 a whole series of unmatched blends, notably 

 Aztec Copper, Buckskin and Old Parchment. 

 These things are sought after by iris connois- 

 seurs throughout the nation, and awards of the 

 American Iris Society attest to their real merit. 



FORTUNE, GRAND CANYON and DAY- 

 BREAK are distinct and outstanding addi- 

 tions. They were selected last year as the 

 cream of the crop of a host of wonderful blends. 



DAYBREAK Each $10 



A huge golden pink, with slight undertones 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. This iris might be visualized as a 

 giant Noweta, of perfect form and with more intense coloring. It has excellent 

 branching and the stems are three to four feet tall. The name is most appro- 

 priate, and we regret that our color plate could not be completed to include 

 in this year's catalog. 



FORTUNE Each $10 



Solid and uniform old gold, a flower of startling size and of broadly spreading 

 form. The color is not dull, as one might expect from old gold, but it is very 

 much alive due to a peculiar overlay of "rusty red," which seems to come 

 from nowhere but is apparent in all parts of the flower. This iris is a pronounced 

 self from top to bottom, and it carries remarkably well in the garden. Of 

 medium height, the gigantic blooms are on a level that permits full observation 

 of their size and beauty. 30 to 3b inches. 



GRAND CANYON Each $10 



Shown on the cover, an odd blend of rather deep tones of plum and copper 

 and gold. Entirely different from any iris we have ever introduced, it calls to 

 mind the new French iris Charlotte Millet, but is deeper and far more colorful. 

 As will be noted in the color plate, this iris possesses attractive form in its 

 suggestion of ruffling without loss of balance. An iris to be admired at close 

 range, and one which we surmise would be especially suited to bringing indoors 

 and associated with oriental rugs. About 40 inches tall, perfectly branched, 

 and it flowers over a very long season. The individual blooms are of very large 

 size and hold up splendidly in any weather. 



FORTUNE 



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