APRIL MELODY 



ETCHED APRICOT 



New Iris Ihr 1967 



APRIL MELODY {G]h%on, '67) Each $20.00 



This is a pretty close approach to being a pink plicata . . . 

 the ground color light, almost white, pinkish lavender 

 and the markings a bright and intense shade of lavender- 

 rose. In 1965 this was awarded the cup for best seedling 

 at the regional A.I.S. meeting. As noted in the picture, the 

 flowers are a bit lacy and especially well proportioned. 

 Large and long lasting. 34-30 inches. No. 37-IPF. 



BACCARAT {Gather, '67) Each $20.00 



A carnival .of color, blended graduations of brown, 

 amber and light ])urple . . . like changeable silk ... in 

 the heavily ruffled standards, and etxremely broad, flat, 

 flaring falls of bright violet banded golden brown. Hafts 

 are solid light brown and the beard is bright orange. Re- 

 mindful of some pagan ceremonial dance! Large blos- 

 soms; 36-inch, well branched, heavy stems. No. 63-260. 



CAPE TOWN CGai;//er, '67) Each $20.00 



This subtle interfusion of delicate beige and rose-lilac 

 results from a cross of Claudia Rene and Glittering 

 Amber, as does the new Baccarat. However, there is no 

 color similarity in the two. The first is flamboyant and 

 lively; this one is less exciting, more tranquil, but equally 

 beautiful and appealing. Standards and falls are about the 

 same shade of mauve, but the contrasting brown-purple 

 hafts provide a sharp contrast. Beard is deep orange. Very 

 wide falls and abundant ruffling enhance its all 'round 

 high quality. Huge in si/e; 38 inches in height. No. 63-145. 



ETCHED APRICOT {G\h%on, '67) Each $20.00 



Warm golden apricot color, the standards without mark- 

 ings and the falls creamy ivory in the center with fine 

 etchings of apricot. None of the many other Gibson pli- 

 catas match this most attractive hue and the flower itself 

 is absolute perfection in form. Extra large, 3-inch petal 

 width and ideal rulfling and fluting are added features. 

 Height about 30 inches. No. 51-OPF. 



HIGH SIERRA {GQii\\er, '67) Each $25.00 



We have seen a host of white Iris in our time and there 

 are many truly magnificent ones listed in this catalog. 

 This one, however, is so huge, so flawless and so immacu- 

 late that after flowering it the past two seasons we think 

 it superior to any white we know. A com])lete self, medium 

 late. 38-inch stems. No. 6.3-259, HC AIS, 1966. 



AFTER ALL fDave Ha//, '67) Each $20.00 



The heavily fringed and flounced petals of this deep, ivory- 

 cream Iris suggests some of the intricate lace-like work ot 

 Oriental artisans. Even the style-arms exhibit this "fancy 

 work" pattern. Very large, with flaring falls and thick 

 substance. 30 inches. The name has been chosen because 

 this is a fitting finale to the long line of Iris of merit from 

 Mr. Hall. No. 63-06. Illustrated on the right. 



