FESTOON 



SYLVIA MURRAY (Norton, '44) Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 



Derived from Great Lakes crossed with Shining Waters, lighter in 

 color than either of the parents and with the silvery smoothness of 

 pale blue silk. Enormous flowers, 40-inch stems, altogether a grand 

 blue Iris. HM AIS, 1946; AM, 1949. See page 27. 



TABU (Schreiner, '54) Each $3.00 



An ebony-blue-black self; even the beard is virtually black. Petals are 

 glossy and shine in the sun. A larger, taller and much better formed 

 Black Forest. Height 38 inches. HM AIS, 1954. 



TAHOLAH (Gibson, '56) Each $12.00 



The picture on page 42 will convey a much more complete and 

 accurate description of this new plicata than simple words can tell. 

 We had this big ruffled novelty on trial in our display garden for 

 two seasons before deciding to introduce it. The ground color is 

 creamy ivory, the standards heavily shaded cinnamon-red and the 

 falls are evenly brushed with this same russet-red tint on the haft 

 and at the outer edges. Long lasting, very large, on stout 3-foot 

 stems. The Indian name means "Village by the Sea." HM AIS. 1956; 

 AM, 1958. 



TALLCHIEF (DeForest, '56) Each $10.00 



Bright, richly glowing red self, with brilliant orange beard. By the 

 Ridgeway color chart it is Brazil-red to carmine. A real advance in 

 red Iris, tall, large and very well branched. HM AIS, 1957. 



TALLY-HO (Hall, '49) Each $3.00 



The upper part of the falls is close to the deep coloring seen in 

 bright fuchsia colored Orchids. The domed standards and lower 

 part of the falls are lighter. This is something new, pleasing and 

 different! The 32-inch stems are stout but a little closely branched 

 for such large flowers. HM AIS, 1950. 



TECHNICOLOR (Whiting, '50) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



One of the "reddest" of the reds— a seedling of Garden Glory. Bright- 

 er and nearer to true red than the parent, it is also taller than that 

 fine variety. A heavy bloomer and fast increaser. 



TECHNY CHIMES (Bro. Charles, '55) Each $10.00 



A gorgeous light yellow with very deep red-orange beard. From 

 similar breeding as the new Garden Gold, but a different shade of 

 yellow and very unlike it in form. This is certainly a striking Iris 

 and the branching is a special feature. HM AIS, 1955. 36 inches. 



TEMPLE BELLS (Hall, '52) Each $2.00 



A larger and more metallic colored Hi-Time— a sort of apricot-yellow 

 with no peachy undertone. The blooms are extra large, the falls 

 flaring 'way out and then drooping gracefully with a slight ruffle. 

 Note the heavy red-orange beard. A seedling of Dolly Varden, con- 



i sidered by Mr. Hall as his finest golden apricot self, 36 inches, well 



L branched. HM AIS, 1952; AM, 1954. See page 14. 



THE CAPITOL (Maxwell, 45, Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



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. See page 37. 



THE CITADEL (Watkins, '54) Each $7.00 



Here is a seedling of the grand pure white Helen McKenzie and one 

 which most critics agree will be a leader for years to come. It would 

 be hard to imagine anything more nearly perfect. HM AIS, 1954. 



SURPRISE PARTY (Kleinsorge, '55) Each $5.00 



A new combination of colors— rosy lavender standards and golden 

 apricot falls— pastel hues with definite contrast and strong garden 

 value. The originator has been breeding this line for years and this 

 is the first introduction of this series. Good sized flowers on extra 

 well branched, 3-foot stems. HM AIS, 1956. Pictured on page 23. 



SWAN BALLET (Muhlestein, '55) Each $15.00 



Very wide and ruffled pure white, the falls flaring and lightly crin- 

 kled at the edges. Beard is pale yellow tipped white. Very scarce and 

 will sell out early. Height up to 40 inches. HM AIS, 1955; AM, 1957. 



SWEET REFRAIN (Hall, '56) Each $10.00 



Here we have an addition to the popular and ever-increasing list of 

 new pinks. Not only does it have more depth of color than most 

 others introduced up to this time, but it also possesses great width 

 of petals and widely flaring falls. We think Sweet Refrain is destined 

 to be one of the most admired of all the pinks. Height 3 feet, well 

 branched and above average in size. HM AIS, 1956. Shown on page 

 41. 



THOTMES III (Kleinsorge, '50) Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 



Years ago we introduced Tobacco Road. Since then the Kleinsorge 

 "browns" have become known and grown the world over . . . deep 

 browns, pale tans, sultry blends in many hues. This one is medium 

 light in tone, a smooth self of glistening golden tan with a light 

 bronze beard. It is a gigantic Iris with extra broad falls and heavy 

 texture. 40 inches tall. HM AIS, 1951; AM, 1953. One of the "Five 

 Iris of the Year" for 1959. Shown on page 21. 



THREE OAKS (Whiting, '43) Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



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. Lasts over an extra long period. 

 Height 40 inches. HM AIS, 1945; AM, 1949. 



TIFFANJA (DeForest, '42) Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 



A unique plicata, 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 31. 



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