"BLACK" IRISES 



. . . not quite actually black, perhaps, but 

 nearly so, and after all, who would want a 

 coal-black flower! The so-called blacks are 

 among our richest and most gorgeous crea- 

 tions . . . deepest velvet, shining silk, sultry 

 ebony . . . from midnight-blue to darkest 

 ox-blood. SABLE will excite comment alivays, 

 and then there are these: CAMEROUN, 

 BLACK FOREST, BLACK BANNER, DEEP 

 VELVET, INDIANA NIGHT and STORM 

 KING. 



LILAC LANE (Whiting, 1947) Each ^10.00 



Pink-toned lilac self, not a pink but a very delicate mauve color of 

 heavy substance. Beard is very pale yellow. There are few, if any, 

 modern Iris which resemble this one in color tone. We regard it as 

 one of the loveliest new things and among Mrs. Whiting's best. 

 Slightly ruffled, very refined in effect, 3 feet tall. HM AIS, 1948. 



LORDDONGAN (Smith, 1940) Each ^2.00 



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. 



LOTHARIO (Schreiner, 1942) Each ^3.00 



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. See page 15. 



LOUISE BLAKE (Smith, 1943) Each ^4.00 



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. 



INDIANA NIGHT, below 



LOUVOIS (Cayeux, 1936) Each 60c; 3 for ^1.50 



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 21. Big flowers, medium height. HM 

 AIS, 1939. 



LULLABY (Hall, 1943) Each ^2.00 



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. 



LYNN LANGFORD (Hall, 1946) Each ^8.00 



Orchid-pink in a deep tint, with golden yellow center. There is no 

 veining to detract from the general orchid coloring except that the 

 beard is golden yellow. Flowers are large, very flaring in form, pro- 

 duced on stout 3-foot stems. HM AIS, 1946. 



MAJENICA (Cook, 1941) Each ^1.00 



Distinct new pinkish blend with a tinge of salmon. This is a pleasing 

 flower in every way with wide-petaled standards and falls: full, 

 rounded and huge in size. I,ess pink and more orange than Eros, but 

 a somewhat similar color effect. Height 3 feet. HM AIS, 1943. See 

 page 43. 



MARION VAUGHN (Smith, 1947) Each ^15.00 



Standards of soft lemon ice, frosted. The falls, including the beard, 

 are of the same color with a white flush below the beard. Both stand- 

 ards and falls are delightfully ruffled or fluted. A slight greenish cast 

 gives it an especially fresh, cool and crisp appearance. Thirty-six 

 inches, four branches. 



MARQUITA (Cayeux, 1931) Each 40c; 3 for ^1.00 



A well-named Iris in brilliant ivory-yellow, with orchraceous maroon 

 veinings on the falls. Glorious ivory standards, deepening to sulphur 

 at the base. Falls same color, but entirely lined maroon. Never enough 

 stock to go around. AM AIS, 1936. 



MARY E. NICHOLLS (Nicholls, 1939) 



Each 75c; 3 for ^2.00 



Has the creamy smooth heavy finish of white kid leather, with dull 

 green-gold overlay at the haft. Beautiful form, medium in size, a pro- 

 lific bloomer and fast increaser. One of the most popular white va- 

 rieties, unique and beautiful. HM AIS, 1940; AM, 1943. 



MASTER CHARLES (Williamson, 1943) Each ^3.50 



Rich and glowing mulberry-purple, with definite charm and flare to 

 the form. Standards are true purple, with blackish sheen blending 

 to brown at the base. Falls the same color blended brown at the haft. 

 Beard mulberry-purple tipped brown. Brilliant and distinctive, it is 

 undoubtedly one of the finest of Longfield introductions. HM AIS, 

 1944: AM, 1946. 



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