RED GLEAM (Lapham, 1 939) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



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, three feet in height and a 

 free bloomer. Texture is velvety but excitingly brilliant. HM AIS, 

 1940; AM, 1941. 



RED VALOR (Nicholls, 1939) Each $2.50 



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

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

 1 940, the HM of the AIS in 1 94 1 , and the AM in 1 943. Because it 

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

 great demand and stock remains scarce. Shown on page 30. 



RED WARD (Cook, 1942) Each $5.00 



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

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

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

 falls. HM AIS, 1945. 

 REMEMBRANCE (Hall, 1942) Each $3.00 



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. 



ROCKET (Whiting, 1945) Each $20.00 



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 the color. Ideal form, nice branching and 

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



ROSARIO (Thole, 1939) Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



Beautiful ochroeous yellow, flushed and overlaid old rose. Might be 

 called tourmaline-pink with gold suffusions extending from heart of 

 flower into the falls. Deep yellow beard. Form is broadly flaring, 

 very large in size; 40 inches tall. 



ROSE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge, 1947) Each $15.00 



The picture on page 24 is a very close likeness, although the Iris is 

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

 very pink indeed, a luscious color remindful of a ripe Watermelon 

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

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

 catalog. 



ROSE TOP (H. Sass, 1941) Each $6.00 



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 carrying quality. Viewed a block distant it looked like a red 

 and white bicolor. HM AIS, 1943. 



ROYAL SCOT (Hall, 1944) Each $3.00 



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 $2.00 



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

 very brilliant; the falls blackish red-purple with a neat edge the 

 same tone as the standards. Stems reached a height of over 40 

 inches in our garden. Note the picture at right, above. 



RUTH POLLOCK (H. Sass, 1939) Each $1.00 



One of the most beautiful and most popular of all the Sass Plicatas. 

 A smooth, light yellow very heavily patterned and peppered reddish 

 purple. The flower is near perfection in all details, very low branched, 

 heovy bloomer. HM AIS, 1939; AM, 1941. 



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 wonts Sable. HM AIS, 1937; AM, 1940. 

 See page 1 5. 



SALAMONIE (Cook, 1946) Each $12.50 



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, 1 946. 



SALAR (DeForest, 1940) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Creamy flesh entirely dominated by an overlay of salmon. A difficult 

 Iris to describe but the color effect is that of salmon. As large as 

 Happy Days and about the same form. Height over 3 feet. HM AIS, 

 1941 . 



SAN ANTONE (Kleinsorge, 1947) Each $15.00 



Illustrated on page 22. A deep ton or sand-brown self, imposing in 

 size and manner of growth, with extra broad falls and beautiful form. 

 The immense buds unfold into huge flowers perfectly spaced, many 

 to the stem. Just enough ruffling to lend grace. Sold short last 

 year; few plants. 



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