Daybreak 



CLOTH OF GOLD (Whiting, 1945) Each 0.00 



To say that this is another excellent deep yellow would attract scant 

 interest. But last spring we saw a great many wonderful seedlings 

 and new named varieties in Mrs. Whiting's Iowa garden. One of the 

 best displays in the planting was a group of Cloth of Gold — deep in 

 color, perfectly formed, tall and stately. We highly recommend it as 

 one of the very finest yellows. HM AIS, 1947. 



CLOUD CASTLE (Graves, 1944) Each $3.00 



Exquisite Wistaria-blue with mauve undertone, a very large and ma- 

 jestic Iris. The falls are slightly waved and ruffled, broad and widely 

 flaring. A fit companion to Azure Skies, taller and more on the mauve 

 side than blue. HM AIS, 1944. 



COPPER,LUSTRE (Kirk, 1934) Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



Entirely different from all others, its great popularity has resulted 

 not only from the odd and beautiful copper tone of its flowers, but also 

 from the fact that it performs well in all sections of the country. 

 It positively glows in its bright copper, gold, and pinkish tan blend- 

 ings. Dykes Medal, 1938. 



COPPER RIVER (Deforest, 1945) Each ^6.00 



Glistening tan; falls overlaid bright new penny copper. The ruffled 

 flaring form of this new Iris, coupled with its brilliant sheen, makes 

 it most attractive. 36 inches, well branched. 



COPPER ROSE rCoo^, i94i; Each 0.50 



A smooth blending of old rose, tan and copper, brightened by a glow 

 of golden yellow at the center. Standards between buff-pink and 

 Japan-rose; falls between terra cotta and ochre-red. Coloring is rich 

 and bright, the flowers medium to large in size, with very wide stand- 

 ards and falls. HM AIS, 1942; AM, 1943. 



COURTIER (Hall, 1947) Each 00.00 



Deepest in color of the flamingo pinks. It is not as large nor has it 

 as good fonn as Cherie, but the color is outstanding. The 30-inch 

 stems are strong and the branching^is good. The vivid, deep tangerine 

 beard is \ery prominent and adds a fiery note. All of these new pinks 

 are winter hardy and set seed freely. 



DAMERINE (Gage, 1939) Each 05c; 3 for 0.00 



Tiiis 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 0.00 



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. We have fine rhizomes this year, and lots of them. 

 Shown at left. 



DEEP VELVET (Salbach, 1939) Each 0.00 



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 00.00 



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

 excellent proportion. Texture is especially heavy and the flowers last 

 a long time in either rain or heat. Stems reach a height of SV^ feet. 

 HM AIS, 1946. 



DESTINY (Burgess, 1934) Each 40c; 3 for 0.00 



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, 

 and succeeds everywhere. 



DISPLAY (Grant, 1942) Each 0.50 



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 feet tall. HM AIS, 1942. 



DISTANCE (Cook, 1946) Each ^9.00 



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, Dreamcastle, 

 Pink Reflection and Capt. Wells. HM AIS, 1946. 



DOGROSE (Insole, 1930) Each 50c; 3 for 0.25 



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

 this Iris from England several years ago and have constantly had 

 difficulty in keeping enough stock to offer. A very 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 0.50 



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 18. AM AIS, 1948. 



E.B.WILLIAMSON (Cook, 1937) Each 40c; 3 for 0.00 



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. 



CORDOVAN (Kleinsorge, 1946) Each 0.00 



A seedling of Bryce Canyon. The coloring is close to that of cordovan 

 leather — a deep coppery oxblood tone, very rich and glossy. Standards 

 are coppery rose-red, the hafts are finely netted with minute webbing 

 and the falls have a distinct frill or ruffle. HM AIS. 1947. 



EDWARD LAPHAM (Lapham, 1942) Each 0.00 



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 feet. 



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