DAMERINE (Gage, 1939) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



This fine red, not so well known, is a real surprise in this color group. 

 A large flower of deep red, the standards domed and the falls flaring. 

 Near the shade of Christabel, very velvety and uniform in color. 

 Bronze Medal at the New York World's Fair in 1940. 



DAYBREAK (Kleinsorge, 1941) Each ^1.25 



Huge golden pink, with slight undertone 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. The name 

 is most appropriate. Daybreak has a proud record: HM AIS, 1942; 

 AM. 1943; runner-up for Dykes Medal in 1945; TIED FOR DYKES 

 MEDAL IN 1946. .Shown on page 11. 



DEEP VELVET (Salbach 1939) Each 75c 



A striking introduction, one of the richest and best dark Irises we 

 have yet seen. Self colored in very dark, yet bright, blackish red- 

 purple, with perfectly formed blossoms of very large size. Brownish 

 suffusion at the haft, with deep bronze beard. HM AIS, 1941; AM, 

 1942. 



DESERT SONG (Fay, 1946) Each ^7.50 



New cream self, beautifully ruffled and with extra large flowers of 

 excellent proportion. Texture is especially heavy and the flowers last 

 a long time in either rain or heal. Stems reach a height of ,3% feet. 

 HM AIS, 1946; AM. 1949. 



DESTINY (Burgess, 1934) Each 40c; 3 for ^1.00 



A great heavy flower of deepest blackish bronze-purple, the beard 

 rich golden bronze. From New Zealand, and credit is due the origina- 

 tor for having made it possible for American gardens to enjoy such 

 an outstanding Iris. It has all good points — excellent form, tall stems, 

 atid succeeds eveiywhere. 



DISPLAY (Grant, 1942) Each ^1.00 



One of the darkest and richest reds we have ever bloomed in our 

 garden. Almost black in certain lights, it glows with a hidden fire 

 in others. Described as Spanish red, shading to deep maroon, it has 

 but little of the purple influence in it. No veining at the haft; yellow 

 beard flecked brown. About 3 feel tall. HM AIS, 1942. 



DISTANCE (Cook, 1946) Each ^7.00 



Silvery light blue, smooth in finish and very evenly colored. There 

 is no coarse veining in the flower and almost no markings at the haft. 

 The white beard is quite inconspicuous. Selected from hundreds of 

 blue seedlings by the originator of such things as Sable, Dreamcastie, 

 Pink Reflection and Capt. Wells. HM AIS. 1946; AM, 1949. 



DOGROSE (Insole, 1930) Each 50c; 3 for ^1,25 



Deep rose-pink self, on very tall, wii7 stems. We originally imported 

 this Iris from England several years ago and have constantly had 

 difficulty in keeping enough stock to offer. A vei7 free bloomer, it is 

 of medium size but makes a most colorful and effective pink garden 

 clump and is a beautiful cut flower in the house. 



DREAMCASTLE (Cook, 1943) Each ^5.00 



An orchid-pink self, the segments very broad and of bright clear tones. 

 The white beard, tinted lemon at the base, tends to emphasize the 

 solid pink effect. One of the most sought after varieties and stock is 

 very scarce. See page 41. AM AIS. 1948. 



EBONY ISLE (DeForest, 1949) 



Each ^18.00 



Rich, smooth, well formed flowers of deepest purple, in some lights a 

 red-black. There are no markings of any kind to mar the sleek even 

 richness of the heavy falls. The very dark thickly set beards are 

 tipped burnt orange. In spite of its darkness it glows with color. 

 33 to 36 inches, late. 



E. B. WILLIAMSON (Cook, 1937) Each 40c; 3 for ^LOO 



Glowing coppery red blend; it stands in a special niche all its own, 

 because it is neither red nor copper. Large flowers of silky texture, 

 fragrant, on 3-foot stems. HM AIS, 1938: AM, 1939. 



EDWARD LAPHAM (Lapham, 1942) Each ^2.00 



A very fine new red by the man who produced Red Gleam. The color- 

 ing is rich and glossy, deep but bright maroon-red ; the blooms trimly 

 tailored with no haft venation and a brownish touch near the center. 

 Bronze-gold beard. Height about 3 feel. 



ELLA CALLIS (H. Sass, 1942) Each ^L50 



For sheer brilliance here is an Iris that will constantly catch the eye 

 of every visitor. It is a huge deep yellow with the falls flushed orange. 

 The striking feature about it, however, is the infusion of orange-red 

 on the falls, sort of brushed on, particularly about the center. It is 

 not a Plicata and can hardly be called a blend. One of the most dis- 

 tinct of all Sass Irises. 



ELMOHR (Loomis, 1942) Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 



Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1945. this red-violet seedling of Wm. 

 Mohr has acquired the greatest popularity in the shortest lime of any 

 Iris ever introduced. One of the very largest of all Irises, the great 

 blooms are daintily ruffled, of a silky texture and remarkable sub- 

 stance. The stems are well branched and at least 3 feet tall. Because 

 it has proven to be hardy everywhere and increases rapidly, the price 

 has reached a pointi where every genuine Iris connoisseur can and 

 should own it. HM AIS, 1942; AM, 1943. Shown in color on pages 

 26 and 39. 



EL MOROCCO (Becherer, 1945) Each ^1.00 



A beautiful opal-pink Iris whose broad rounded falls and leather-like 

 sidjslance quickly attracts attention. About half way between the 

 colors of Angelus and Morocco Rose; well branched, 36 inches tall. 



EL PASO (Kleinsorge, 1949) Each ^7.50 



Tiiis seedling of Tobacco Road crossed with Goldbeater is a richer, 

 brighter, more lively golden brown than the famous "tobacco colored" 

 parent. It has a luminous, metallic finish which gives it exceptional 

 richness and a glowing quality which most browns seem to lack. 

 Standards are closed and the broad falls flare gracefully. A large 

 llower of medium height — about 32-34 inches; good branching. Shown 

 nri jjage 3. 



ELSA SASS (H. Sass, 1939) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



An entirely new shade of yellow, clear sulphur, with a greenish cast 

 in its depths and a near white blaze near the haft. The blossoms are 

 of good size, rounded in form and slightly frilled at the edges. 3 feet 

 tall. HM AIS, 1939; AM, 1944. .See page 35. 



ENVOY (DeForest., 1948) Each ^15.00 



Among the most deeply colored of new Irises, the falls practically 

 black but with a hint of brown-purple. The beard is brilliant orange 

 on a solid blackish haft. Standards are bright and silky with a flush 

 of reddish purple. A very impressive thing on 34-inch stems. 



ESQUIRE (Lothrop, 1945) Each ^5.00 



Sultry blue-purple — huge, widely branched, commanding in stature 

 and form. Between Violet Symphony and Brunhilde in color. This is 

 one of the best new things from Southern California and it is said 

 lo be hardy in the east. 45 inches tall. HM AIS. 1947. 



EXCLUSIVE (Grant, 1937) Each 35c; 3 for ^1.00 



Soft powder-blue self, quite different from all other blues. Tall and 

 stately, with blooms of perfect form and thick enamel finish. Just 

 a suggestion of yellow in the center lo liven it up. HM AIS, 1937; 

 AM, 1939. 



EXTRAVAGANZA (Douglas, 1944) Each ^6.00 



Almost white standards shaded cream at the base, the falls a medley 

 of copper, red, lavender and deep violet, with a violet flush down the 

 center. On the order of Wabash, but is more of a blend especially in 

 the falls. One of the most talked about new things. HM AIS, 1944; 

 AM. 1947. 



FALL DAYS (K. Smith, 1947) Each ^12.50 



Glowing flower in autumn colors of copper and red. Standards rose 

 and gold flushed bronze, falls rose-brown with chest nut -brown base 

 and velvety finish. Five by five inches in size, over 40 inches tall and 

 with many branching stems. A colorful mass of autumn red in the 

 garden. HM AIS, 1947. 



FANTASY (Hall, 1947) Each ^15.00 



A lovely rose and orchid-toned pink, distinctive and quite different in 

 color from the flamingo pinks. The coloring is smooth and luscious, 

 more vivid than most in this series. Beard is tangerine-red. Beautiful 

 branching, above average size, stout 30-inch stems. HM AIS, 1947; 

 AM, 1949. 



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