DESERT THISTLE 



Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 



a bright blaze radiating out 



CARIBOU TRAIL (Plough, '57) 



Light but rich golden brown with ^ ^ 



into the falls. All petal edges are heavily crimped and shirred on this 

 large, heavily substanced creation. Shown on page 55. HM AIS, 

 1957; AM, 1959. 



CARMELA (Schreiner, '55) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



One of the laciest and most exotic of all the new crinkled introduc- 

 tions, selected as one of the "5 Iris of the Year" for 1961. Color is a 

 blend of honey and caramel. Height 38 inches mid-season bloom. 

 HM AIS, 1955; AM, 1958. 



CAROLINA PEACH (Powell, '64) Each $10.00 



A delightful shade of light peach or soft flesh pink,, the petals verv' 

 broad and laced at the margins. Uniform in color. A two-year 

 clump is a mass of big blooms in palest pastel-pink. 34 inches. 

 Fairly late. 



CAROLINA RUBY (Powell, '64) Each $10.00 



New deep or glowing Carnelian Rubv. Broad flowers of heav^• 

 substance with smooth, clean hafts. Tall stems with good branch- 

 ing and the flowers do not fade in the sun. .36 inches; long season 

 of bloom. 



CAROLINE JANE (DeForesf, '51) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Flowers are huge, the stems very tall, and the white ground glistens 

 like snow. Markings are clean and distinct— a delicate violet blue. 

 Must be seen to be fullv appreciated. One of the "Iris of the Year" 

 for 1959. m\ MS, 1951; AM, 1955. See page 47. 



CASA GRANDE (Gibson, '63) Each $4.00 



A giant deep Burgundy red plicata, it is one of the most sweetly 

 scented of all Iris. Standards are almost solid Burgundv, the falls 

 are the same with a creamy white central area. Bold in habit and 

 bright and rich in garden value. 



CASHMERE (Fay, '59) Each $6.00 



Deep rose-pink or rose-red, however you may choose to describe the 

 color. The ver\' full, heavy beard is brilliant, almost pure red. It is as 

 close to perfection as one could wish for and the color is alive and 

 pleasing. 3 feet tall. HM AIS, 1959; AM, 1963. Shown on page 9. 



CATALINA (Schreiner, '63) Eoch $12.00 



A magnificent marine blue Iris of unrivalled richness, with falls four 

 inches across, heavy substance, superb enamel finish, excellent 

 branching, high bud count and good height. Early. 34 inches. HM 

 AIS, 1965. 



CAYENNE CAPERS (Gibson, '61) Each $3.00 



Shown on page 8 in precise and accurate detail. Vivid and flash- 

 ing with the sunshine on it or through it . . . glowing and alive 

 on a cloudy day or in pouring rain. For rich, intense color in a 

 phcata, this red-hot eye-catcher has no parallel. Dominant color is 

 fiery' burgundy to red pepper but a minor area on the falls is lit 

 with cream. Beard is orange-bronze. HC AIS, 1960; HM AIS, 1962: 

 AM, 1964. 3 feet tall. 



CELESTIAL GLORY fBro. Charles, '61) Each $5.00 



Bright golden orange or tan with a very bright red beard. It is large, 

 ruffled, and extra heavy in texture. 3 feet. HM AIS, 1962; AM, 

 1964. Shown on page 7. 



CELESTIAL SNOW fBro. Charles, '57) Each $2.00 



An absolutely spectacular pure white, the great falls raffled and 

 folded like white draperies. Stalks are widely branched and will 

 reach a height of almost four feet. Beard is white, tipped lemon. 

 HM AIS, 1957; AM, 1959. See page 21. 



CELESTIAL SUNLIGHT fBro. Charles, '60) Each 3.00 



Clear medium yellow \vith a small lighter area near the tip of the 

 bright yellow beard. Both standards and falls are beautifully ruflSed. 

 Stems are straight and the large blossoms are well spaced on good 

 branches. An Iris of great charm and personality. 35 inches. 



CHECKMATE (Tompkins, '63) Each $7.50 



A brand new red of sleek and glistening finish. Standards are silky 

 and rufiled, the falls lacquer-like rather than velvety. Beard is 

 bronze-yellow. The shade of red is described as rich carmine, the 

 flowers large and flaring on 38-inch stalks. HM AIS, 1965. 



CHINESE CORAL (Fay, '62) Each $10.00 



A self of strong, pinkish-orange that flaunts a striking beard of 

 Chinese coral-red. Vigorous in growth, with 3-foot stems and fine 

 branching. Color that can be seen a block away! HM AIS, 1963; 

 AM, 1965. Late. 36 inches. 



CHINESE LANTERN (Fay, '58) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Deep yellow with a tanger'ne-red beard. This is a seedling of 

 Techny Chimes crossed with Mary Randall. It is smoothly tailored, 

 large, and grows to 42 inches; midseason. HM AIS, 1958. 



CHINQUAPIN (Gibson, '60) Each $1.50 



A big golden brown plicata, the standards solid golden brown, the 

 falls same color with ivorv shading in the central areas where the\' 

 are speckled and blended with brown. Beard is bronzN' orange. 

 Height 34-36 inches. HM AIS, 1960; AM, 1962. Shown on page 40. 



CHRISTMAS ANGEL fDeForesf, '60) Each $2.50 



An extra large, warm white w th bright gold at the haft, evenly laid 

 on. Beard is white, tipped gold, and solid golden yellow within the 

 flower. Very tall and robust; magnificent in ever^- way. Well illus- 

 trated on page 52. HM AIS, 1961; AM, 1965. 



CLAUDIA RENE (Gaulter, '63) Each $7.50 



Raspberry pink standards with overtones of amber; rose-violet falls 

 with rich sienna-brown shoulders and a bold burnt-orange beard. 

 Wide, raffled petals. Midseason; .36 inches. HM AIS, 1964; AM, 

 1966. See page 32. 



CLIFFS OF DOVER (Fay, '53) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Large, flaring and ruffled clear white of great substance. There are 

 no haft markings and the beard is light yellow. A strong grower, 

 hardy, 36 inches tall. HM AIS, 1953; AM, 1955. See page 38. 



CLOUD CAP (DeForesf, '50) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Probably the largest pink to date, with \ er\- wide falls and an extra 

 hea\'\' bright tangerine beard. Temied "blossom-pink" by the orig- 

 inator, the big flowers are borne on 3M:- to 4-foot stalks. HM AIS, 

 1951; A.M., 1953. Shown on page 25. 



COFFEE ROYAL (Merrill, '61) Each $3.00 



A gigantic blend of reddish brown and reddish purple, the stand- 

 ards garnet brown and the falls Doge purple. Beard is brownish 

 with purple tips. This is a stalwart, vigorous grower, over three 

 feet. HM AIS, 1963. 



COLLEGE QUEEN (Hall, '64) Each $7.50 



This new pink is adorned with frills and raffles. It is devoid of any 

 other color, with exception of the tangerine beard. Creat size and 

 heavy texture are traits sometimes lacking in pinks but this one has 

 both! 36 inches. HM AIS, 1966. See back cover. 



COLOR CARNIVAL (DeForesf, '49) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



The ground color is a deep shade of pink in both standards and 

 falls, with heavy markings of vivid purple on the falls. Beard is 

 tangerine-red. Big flowers, \er\- well formed, on excellent stalks. 

 HM AIS, 1950. 



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