SOUTHERN SNOW (Beck, 1947) Each ^4.00 



A new white Iris originated in Chattanooga, Tenn., and which fills 

 every qualification for an ideal white. Quite early, the standards and 

 falls are both full and broad, very heavy in texture, and as white as 

 purity itself. The heavy beard is yellow. Increases very fast and 

 flowers abundantly. 3 feet. 



SPANISH PEAKS (Loomis, 1947) Each ^17.50 



One of the really great new Irises of last season, from the hybridizer 

 who gave to the world the famous Elmolir. Spanish Peaks may prove 

 to be the supreme white of all — a pure clean flower of immense pro- 

 portions, no yellow on the haft or in the throat. It has eversthing. 

 including giant size, graceful form, tall stems and perfect branching. 

 HM AIS. 1948. 



SPINDRIFT (Loomis, 1944) Each ^3.00 



Translucent, delicate seashell or coral-pink, with fiery tangerine beard 

 to accentuate the color. This Iris achieved wide acclaim when shown 

 as a seedling under the number TQ-70. Well branched, with stiff, 

 willowy stems. HM AIS, 1945. 



SPUN GOLD (Glutzbeck, 1940) Each ^1.50; 3 for ^4.00 



Perhaps the most famous yellow Iris ever introduced. It has all of 

 the desired qualities of size, good branching, tall stems and rich solid 

 yellow color. Eagerly sought after because of its fine record; stock 

 has remained scarce. HM AIS, 1939; AM, 1942; Dykes Medal. 1944. 



STAINED GLASS (Wilhelm, 1939) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



Glowing red-copper self, one of the most brilliant Iris we have ever 

 seen when viewed with the sun behind it. In such a light it resembles 

 nothing quite so much as stained glass — rich and brilliant, almost 

 aflame! Self colored, with orange beard. Medium height. HM AIS. 

 1940. 



STARDOM (Hall, 1941) Each 75c; 3 for ^2.00 



Termed onion-skin-pink by the color chart, this fine Iris is not really 

 pink at all, but rather a smooth blend of coppery pink and apricot- 

 buff. It has also been called salmon-rose. Beard is tangerine or bril- 

 liant orange. With its large blooms and luscious color it is certain 

 to please you. HM AIS, 1940; AM, 1943. 



STORM KING (Nicholls, 1940) Each ^1.50 



The king of the black Irises. Although a somewhat slow increaser, 

 its nearly black, silky blooms are unmatched by any other variety we 

 have seen. Immense blooms, wide flaring falls with no haft markings. 

 Always scarce. HM AIS. 1941. 



SUKEY OF SALEM (Nesmith, 1946) Each ^6.50 



A blended self of ochre-red and rose with a brown flush on upper part 

 of the falls. Not a dull Iris for it is brimming with bright blended 

 colors so cleverly ineermingled it is difficult to describe. Broad pet- 

 aled, flaring, over 3 feet in height. HM AIS, 1946. 



SULTAN'S ROBE (Salbach, 1945) Each ^5.00 



This new Iris comes to us with a flattering recommendation. Some- 

 thing different in the way of Oriental coloring — standards Van Dyke 

 red to deep old rose; falls the same with golden overlay, especially 

 on the upper half. There is a dash of violet-blue in the center of each 

 fall. 36 inches tall. HM AIS, 1946. 



SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge, 1948) Each ^15.00 



A tall and huge golden flame-salmon blend, almost a red. but with 

 so much of the gold influence in it that it is not really a red Iris. 

 You have seen the sun look much like this just before it sinks over 

 the horizon. Both standards and falls are extra large and the haft and 

 beard are bright golden yellow. A most impressive flower, blooming 

 very early on widely branched stalks reaching 42 inches. 



SUNSET SERENADE (J. Sass, 1943) Each ^2.00 



Introduced as the best of the Prairie Sunset seedlings to date and 

 not surpassed thus far. A soft golden tan or light apricot-buff, lighter 

 in tone than the parent, with very; little rose or pinkish tints. As large 

 as Prairie Sunset and taller. HM AIS, 1943 ; AM, 1945. 



SYLVIA MURRAY (Norton, 1944) Each ^3.00 



This new blue is derived from Great Lakes crossed with Shining 

 Waters, lighter in color than either of the parents and with the silvery 

 smoothness of pale blue silk. Enormous flowers, 40-inch stems, alto- 

 gether a grand blue Iris. HM AIS, 1946. 



TEA ROSE (Whiting, 1944) Each ^3.00 



A blend of rose and pale gold, well on the way to true pink. It is a 

 seedling of Matula crossed with China Maid. The color is strong 

 and warm enough to be seen across the garden and yet clear and 

 delicate as a Rose. 36 inches. HM AIS, 1945. 



THE ADMIRAL (Hall, 1941) Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 



An intense blue, deeper than medium blue, but not really a dark 

 shade. The form, finish and substance are outstanding. Withstands 

 either sun, wind or rain equally well, lasts long in bloom and makes 

 a wonderful garden clump. Bluish beard lends depth to the color. 

 HM AIS, 1940; AM, 1944. Shown in color on page 42. 



THE CAPITOL (Maxwell-Norton, 1945) Each ^3.00 



Combination of gleaming cream-white standards and falls with the 

 most brilliant flame-orange beard and haft. Texture of the petals is 

 Magnolia-like, beautifully formed, and the "house afire" beard lies on 

 the falls like a gorgeous caterpillar. Tall growing and splendidly 

 branched. HM AIS, 1946. Picture on page 15. 



THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass, 1937) 



Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 



Simply colossal in size, as smooth and heavj' as a piece of richest 

 plush. It is deep rosy ivine-red, solid at the haft, with a brownish cast 

 near the center; beard rich orange. Not the reddest Iris but the 

 coloring is gorgeously deep and intense. Dykes Medal, 1941. 



THREE CHEERS (Cook, 1945) Each ^6.00 



An amazingly brilliant bicolor similar to Amigo in pattern, but tall — 

 42 inches — and richer and bolder in contrast. Standards blue- white; 

 falls semi-flaring vrith narrow border like the standards. A Wabash 

 seedling. HM AIS. 1946. 



THREE OAKS (Whiting, 1943) Each ^3.00 



This massive rose-pink blend opened the eyes of all the judges last 

 season. Huge in size, beautifully blended tones of rose-pink and 

 copper, and on very tall stems, it was one of the sensations of our 

 garden. Lasts over an extra long period. Height 40 inches. HM AIS, 

 1945. 



THREE SISTERS (Deforest, 1941 ) Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 



A distinct and exciting combination of pale creamy yellow standards 

 and red-toned falls. In sunny weather the standards are almost white. 

 A vigorous grower and rapid increaser, with abundant well-branched 

 stalks. In the originator's garden it averaged 36 to 40 inches. 



TIFFANJA (Deforest, 1942) Each ^1.50; 3 for ^4.00 



A new and unique Plicata, having good form and thick substance. 

 Smooth and clean cut; standards colonial buff; falls creamy white, 

 definitely bordered buff, brushed at the haft and speckled around the 

 border with light brown. This is a big flower. 42 inches tall. HM AIS, 

 1944; AM, 1946. Shown in color on page 43. 



TIFFANY (H. Sass, 1938) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



Soft but decidedly yellow in color, with abundant stitching of bronzy 

 pinkish violet. A gracefully frilled flower of fuU proportions; very 

 large, vigorous growing, reasonably tall. About the best of the low- 

 priced yellow Plicatas and will give any of them a run for their money. 

 HM AIS. 1939; AM, 1943. Shown on page 29. 



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