INDIANA NIGHT (Cook, 1942) Each ^2.50 



Lustrous, deepest, richest velvety purple, almost black. The finest 

 and most satisfying dark Iris of a long series of seedlings from the 

 famous Sable. 38-inch stems, well branched, with every good quality 

 desired in an Iris. Midseason and long lasting. HM AIS. 1942; 

 AM, 1944. Shown on page 42. 



INDIAN HILLS (Grant, 1937) Each 40c; 3 for ^1.00 



Rich true purple, more red than blue, with a silky sheen about it 

 that gives it exceptional brilliance. Very large oval-shaped blossoms, 

 a rampant grower and one of the most effective as a garden mass — 

 gloriously vivid. 



INNOVATION (Hall, 1945) Each ^1.50 



A rose-trimmed plicata, brighter and more colorful than other pinkish 

 plicatas. It carries a lot of color — a pink Firecracker, as it were — 

 with 3-foot stems and good branches. Hardy and increases fast. HM 

 AIS, 1947. 



INSPIRATION (Stevens, 1937) Each ^1.00 



Brilliant cerise-rose, huge and imposing. This is the only Iris we 

 have in this color — something entirely different and it happens to have 

 all good points. Practically a self, with slightly brownish warm cast 

 on the haft. 



JAKE (Lung-Sass, 1943) Each 60c; 3 for ^1.50 



A white white, with no other color in it except a trace of pale yellow 

 near the center. Large flowers, well formed, free blooming and an 

 easy grower. Stands right up alongside many more expensive new 

 whites. See page 18. 



JASPER AGATE (Williams, 1943) Each ^2.00 



Distinct new shade of copper-gold-red, with an underlying copper-pink 

 tone throughout the entire flower. Hard to describe, it is really a new 

 color to the Iris spectrum, with smooth velvety finish and no veining; 

 a true self. HM AIS, 1944. 



JEAN CAYEUX (Cayeux, 1931 ) Each 35c; 3 for 90c 



A smooth, soft, light buff, described by some as "coffee colored." The 

 stems are tall and well branched and the large flowers are slightly 

 wavy. A very distinct Iris. 



LAKE BREEZE (Fay, 1945) Each ^3.00 



A seedling of Gloriole, with much of its charm and frosty pale blue 

 tone. Lake Breeze is heavily ruffled, the falls flaring and wide with 

 no haft markings. A bit deeper in color than Gloriole, slightly larger, 

 the stems carrying 9 to 11 flowers. Three feet tall. HM AIS, 1945. 



LAKE GEORGE (K. Smith, 1945) Each ^3.50 



When this violet-blue Iris was introduced it was announced as possibly 

 the "bluest" of all. A parent of Blue Valley, it still maintains a claim 

 to this distinction. Self colored, the standards roundly domed, the 

 falls broad and flaring straight out. There are no haft markings and 

 the beard is pale yellow tipped blue at the end. Medium height, a 

 rapid increaser. HM AIS. 1945. 



LAKE SHANNON (DeF crest, 1945) Each ^4.00 



A mighty close approach to bright indigo-blue. Practically a self, 

 with fluted standards and falls. An odd feature about this Iris is the 

 deeper veins running the length and breadth of the falls. Beard uni- 

 formly blue, shading to orange within the flower. 36 inches, well 

 branched. HM AIS, 1946. 



LATE SUN (DeForesl, 1940) Each 75c; 3 for ^2.00 



A big bold solid yellow which has received high praise in all parts 

 of the country. Flowers measure 6 inches, petals are thick and heavy, 

 and of a uniform deep yellow color. Strong growing, with tall stalks 

 and rampant foliage. Perfectly hardy, about 40 inches tall. HM AIS, 

 1942. 



LIGHTHOUSE (Salbach, 1936) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



This bright rose blend is one of the most sought after Iris we grow. 

 Standards are a blend of rose and yellow; falls coppery old rose, 

 with a very bright beard and glowing center. Perfectly hardy, rapid 

 increaser; an Iris that is certain to add life to your planting. HM 

 AIS, 1937; AM, 1940. 



LIGHTS ON (Laphani, 1946) Each ^6.00 



A new claimant for the title of reddest Iris. It is more of a self than 

 Red Gleam, with even less of the brown in its makeup. Well shaped, 

 with solid unveined hafts, velvety falls and vivid color. 30 to 36 inches 

 in height. HM AIS. 1946. 



JULIET (Kleinsorge, 1946) Each ^3.00 



We think that this is one of the most colorful and fiery blends that 

 we have seen. It is a sort of flame-copper, with salmon shadings, and 

 the beards and central areas are a mass of brilliant burnt orange. 

 Large flowers; the standards upright and well closed, the falls broad 

 and distinctly flaring. Increases fast and makes a gorgeous clump. 

 HM AIS. 1947. 



JUNALUSKA (Kirk, 1934) Each 40c; 3 for ^1.00 



Copper-red falls and copper-gold standards — a magnificent Iris with 

 a coppei7 red garden effect. An early bloomer, very tall and well 

 branched. Always admired and one of the "best sellers" in this cata- 

 log. Runner-up for the Dykes Medal in 1938. HM AIS. 1936; AM, 

 1937. 



KATHERINE FAY (Fay, 1945) Each ^2.50 



A grantl white, large, tall and with semi-flaring ruffled blooms. All 

 white, with no yellow in the center. It is an easy grower and rapid 

 multiplier. 100% hardy. HM AIS, 1945; AM. 1947. 



LADY BOSCAWEN (Graves, 1946) Each ^6.50 



Alahasler-white perfection in color and form. In the originator's 

 garden it grew to 4 feet in height with magnificent branching. .Slightly 

 ruffled, it bears some resemblance to Helen McGregor in form. Beard 

 is light yellow and does not contrast with the pure white effect. 

 AM AIS. 1948. 



LADY MOHR (Salbach, 1944) Each ^2.50; 3 for ^6.00 



A new and altogether different addition to the interesting Wm. Mohr 

 family of Iris, this one brings a color combination previously unknown 

 in the tall bearded group. Standards are oyster-white, huge and 

 slightly fluted, with strong midribs. Falls are pale chartreuse or 

 greenish yellow, with prominent veining. There is a very prominent 

 dark patch surrounding the beard. Lady Mohr was the center of 

 interest in our garden last season, where some of the stalks reached 

 4 feet in height and carried several open blooms at one time. HM 

 AIS, 1944; AM, 1946. Shown on the left. 



LORD DONGAN (Smith, 1940) Each ^1.00 



A stunning creation with broad standards of Chinese violet and extra 

 velvety falls of deepest Pansy-violet, set off with a very thick, intense, 

 pale yellow beard. HM AIS, 1940. 



LOS ANGELES (Mohr-MUchell, 1927) Each 40c; 3 for ^1.00 

 A beautiful white and blue plicata which ranks, despite the many 

 years it has been in commerce, with the best Iris of the present 

 day. Almost entirely white, the blue stitching appears near the haft. 

 Blue style arms and a golden beard give it great distinction. AM AIS, 

 1944. 



LOTHARIO (Schreiner, 1942) Each ^2.00 



An Amigo-type amoena; very rich and velvety, much taller than the 

 famous Amigo and with flowers of great size. Contrast in color is not 

 as sharply defined as in the case of its predecessor but it is a mag- 

 nificent Iris. Stock is extremely scarce. HM AIS, 1945. 



LOUISE BLAKE (Smith, 1943) Each ^2.50 



Of the Amigo type, with pale sky-blue standards and velvety blue- 

 purple falls edged sky-blue. Lighter in color than Amigo, otherwise 

 quite similar. HM AIS. 1944; AM, 1947. 



LOUVOIS (Cayeux, 1936) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



Brown, deep, rich and velvety, like the lustrous fur of an animal. 

 Breeders are still trying to attain an Iris that will be an improvement 

 on this distinct French creation. Done in two shades of chocolate, 

 it is well illustrated on page 35. Big flowers, medium height. HM 

 AIS, 1939. 



LULLABY (Hall, 1943) Each ^1.50 



Apple-blossom to orchid-pink, a luscious color in a large oval flower. 

 Standards and falls are nearly the same shade, the latter without haft 

 markings. Very tall and well branched. Stock very limited. 



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