SONRISA 



SPOKAN (J. Sass, 1933) Each 35c; 3 for 90c 



A solidly colored deep chestnut-red; of great size — one of the 

 very largest — with on odd coppery suffusion throughout. The 

 standards ore of brownish tone, sort of light molasses tinted, and 

 the center is highly lighted with gold. 3 feet tall; very hardy. 



SPUN GOLD (Glutzbeck, 1940) Each $2.50 



Perhaps the most famous yellow Iris ever introduced. It has all of 

 the desired qualities of size, good branching, tall stems and rich 

 solid yellow color. Eagerly sought after because of itS' fine record; 

 stock has remained scarce. HM AIS, 1939; AM, 1942; Dykes 

 Medal, 1944. 



STAINED GLASS (Wilhelm, 1939) Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



Glowing red-copper self, one of the most brilliant Iris we have 

 ever seen when viewed with the sun behind it. In such a light it 

 resembles nothing quite so much as stained glasS' — rich and bril- 

 liant, almost aflame! Self colored, with orange beard. Medium 

 height. HM AIS, 1940. 



STARDOM (Hall, 1941) Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



Termed onion-skin-pink by the color chart, this fine Iris is not 

 really pink at all, but rather a smooth blend of coppery pink and 

 apricot-buff. It has also been called salmon-rose. Beard is tan- 

 , gerine or brilliant orange. With its large blooms and luscious 

 color it is certain to please you. HM AIS, 1940; AM, 1943. 



STORM KING (Nicholls, 1940) Each $2.50 



The king of the black Irises. Although a somewhat slow increaser, 

 its nearly black, silky blooms are unmatched by any other variety 

 we have seen. Immense blooms, wide flaring falls with no haft 

 markings. Always scarce. HM AIS, 1941. 



SULTAN'S ROBE (Salbach, 1 945) Each $7.50 



This new Iris comes to us with a flattering recommendation. 

 Something different in the way of Oriental coloring — standards 

 Van Dyke red to deep old rose; falls the some with qolden over- 

 lay, especially on the upper half. There is a dash of violet-blue 

 in the center of each fall. 36 inches tall. HM AIS, 1946. 



SUNSET SERENADE (J. Sass, 1943) Each $4.0a' 



Introduced as the best of the Prairie Sunset seedlings to date and- 

 not surpassed thus far. A soft golden tan or light apricot-buff, 

 lighter in tone than the parent, with very little rose or pinkish tints. 

 As large as Prairie Sunset and-^taller. HM AIS, 1943; AM, 1945. 



SUKEY OF SALEM (Nesmith, 1 946) Each $ 1 2.50 



A blended self of ochre-red and rose with a brown flush on upper 

 part of the falls. Not a dull Iris for it is brimming with bright 

 blended colors so cleverly intermingled it is difficult to describe. 

 Broad petaled, flaring, over three feet in height. HM AIS, 1946. 



SYLVIA MURRAY (Norton, 1944) Each $7.50 



This new blue is derived from Great Lakes crossed with Shining 

 Waters, lighter in color than either of the parents and with the 

 silvery smoothness of pole blue silk. Enormous flowers, 40-incb 

 stems, altogether a grand blue Iris. HM AIS, 1946. 



TEA ROSE (Whiting, 1944) Each $4.00 



A blend of rose and pale gold, well on the way to true pink. It is- 

 a seedling of Matula crossed with China Maid. The color is strong.; 

 and warm enough to be seen across the garden and yet clear and 

 delicate as a Rose. 36 inches. HM AIS, 1945. 



THE ADMIRAL (Hall, 1941) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



An intense blue, deeper than medium blue, but not really a dark 

 shade. The form, finish and substance are outstanding. With- 

 stands either sun, wind or rain equally well, lasts long in bloom and' 

 makes a wonderful garden clump. Bluish beard lends depth to the 

 color. HM AIS, 1940; AM, 1944. Shown in color on page 17. 



THE BLACK DOUGLAS (J. Sass, 1934) Each 35c; 3 for 90c 



Large blackish purple of even tone, velvety surface and large 

 flowers. If you want a black Iris and cannot afford the more 

 expensive ones, try this. Hardy and increases fast. 



THE CAPITOL (Maxwell-Norton, 1945) Each $7.50' 



Combination of gleaming cream-white standards and falls with 

 the most brilliant flame-orange beard and haft. Texture of the 

 petals is Magnolia-like, beautifully formed, and the "house afire" 

 beard lies on the falls like a gorgeous caterpillar. Tall growing 

 and splendidly branched. HM AIS, 1946. 



THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass, 1937) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Simply colossal in size, as smooth and heavy as a piece of richest 

 plush. It is deep rosy wine-red, solid at the haft, with a brownish 

 cast near the center; beard rich orange. Not the reddest Iris but 

 the coloring is gorgeously deep and intense. Dykes Medal, 1941. 



THE SENTINEL (Hall, 1 942) Each $ 1 .00; 3 for $2.50 



Burnished copper describes this new color in Iris. On the order 

 of Casa Moreno in general color tone, possibly a bit more coppery. 

 Flowers are large, form and substance good, but it is closely 

 branched and of medium height. However, it makes a very rich 

 and glowing clump and the novel color stops all garden visitors. 



THREE CHEERS (Cook, 1945) Each $9.00 



An amazingly brilliant bicolor similar to Amigo in pattern, but 

 tall — 42 inches — and richer and bolder in contrast. Standards 

 blue-white; falls semi-flaring with narrow border like the stand- 

 ards. A Wabash seedling. HM AIS, 1946. 



THREE OAKS (Whiting, 1943) Each $4.00 



This massive rose-pink blend opened the eyes of all the judges 

 last season. Huge in size, beautifully blended tones of rose-pink 

 and copper, and on very tall stems, it was one of the sensations 

 of our garden. Lasts over an extra long period. Height 40 inches. 

 HM AIS, 1945. 



THREE SISTERS (DeForest, 1941) Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 



A distinct and exciting combination of pale creamy yellow stand- 

 ards and red-toned falls. In sunny weather the standards are 

 almost white. A vigorous grower ond rapid increaser, with abun- 

 dant well branched stalks. In the originator's garden it averaged 

 36 to 40 inches. See page 33. 



TIFFANJA (DeForest, 1942) Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 



A new and unique Plicate, having good form and thick substance. 

 Smooth and clean cut; standards colonial buff; falls creamy white, 

 definitely bordered buff, brushed at the haft and speckled around 

 the border with light brown. This is a big flower. 42 inches tall. 

 HM AIS, 1944; AM, 1946. Shown in color on page 23. 



TIFFANY (H. Sass, 1938) Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



Soft but decidedly yellow in color, with abundant stitching of 

 bronzy pinkish violet. A gracefully frilled flower of full proportions; 

 very large, vigorous growing, reasonably tall. About the best of the 

 low-priced yellow Plicotos and will give any of them a run for 

 their money. HM AIS, 1939; AM, 1943. Shown on page 18. 



TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge, 1942) Each $6.00 



When this Iris first opened in Dr. Kleinsorge's garden, it was so 

 different, so remarkable in both color and form, that we lost all 

 interest in the many other splendid seedlings in the same garden. 

 Tobacco Road is o golden tobacco-brown self. Standards are up- 

 right and almost closed, with heavy midribs. The falls are broad, 

 very wide at the haft and held stiffly horizontal. Height 32 to 

 36 inches, very good branching. HM AIS, 1944; AM, 1946. 



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