CONGO QUEEN (Christensen, '66) M. 38" Each $6.00 



A new slightly two-tone "black" with dark violet standards and violet- 

 black falls. The blue-purple beard is in harmony with the subtle 

 richness of the velvety blossoms. ^Vell branched, 38-inch stems. HM 

 AIS, 1967. 



CONSTANCY (Julander, '67) EL. 36" Each $3.50 



A ^side, ruffled and flaring flower of rich ^Visteria lavender, derived 

 from Rippling ^Vaters. The beard is fat and lemon tinted, pro\ iding 

 a soft contrast to the uniform violet-blue hue of the petals. Well 

 branched, lots of bloom. One of the surprises in our garden last 

 season! 



DENVER DAWN (Durrance, '64) ML. 38" Each $3.00 



Colorado is noted for its clear blue skies. Before the sun peeks over 

 the horizon this azure hue is flushed with rose and mau\e and the 

 tints in this new Iris could hardly be more aptlv described. The 

 flowers are extra large and handsome, symmetrically ruffled, and 

 borne on 36- to 40-inch stems carrving manv branches. Mid-season to 

 late. HM AIS, 1967. 



DENVER MINT (Knopf, '63) EM. 38" Each $1 .50 



Deep Dresden yellow, creamy to\\'ard the center, the large flowers 

 fluted and ruffled and of leather-like texture. This is one of the most 

 popular of the newer yellows. HM AIS, 1965; AM, 1967. 



CRINKLED BEAUTY (Schreiner, '61) M. 38" Each $4.00 



A fine example of the progress in breeding for lace— possibly the top 

 production in this line. The large flowers, a delicate orchid pink in 

 color, have wide petals and extra heavy substance. HM AIS, 1962. 



DESERT THISTLE (Gibson, '61 j M. 36" Each $1 .50 



I his one is not pink but is a glowing, rosy mauve, or perhaps a cap- 

 tivating blend of lavender-rose, slightly blued, would better describe 

 it. Tall, large and exciting, with wide standards and falls, finely 

 laced. See page 34. HM AIS, 1962. 



CRINKLED IVORY (Schreiner, '58) EM. Each $1.50 



Sparkling ivory-cream, simply huge in size, with crepy petals and 

 lacy ruffling. A cool lemon flush at the heart and the pale yellow 

 beard add to its translucent charm. 34 inches. HM AIS, 1959. See 

 page 50. 



DIPLOMAT (Tompkins, '66) ML. 40" 



Each $5.00 



This is one of the finest, in every way, of all the new blues— a giant 

 flower of even, smooth tone and enamel-like finish. The shade of 

 blue is dark and glowing, intensified by a bright ultramarine blue 

 beard. Huge ruffled flowers on 40-inch stalks. Quite late. HM AIS, 

 1968. 



CROSS COUNTRY (Knocke, '63) M. 36" Each $2.00 



This very large light blue with extra wide petals made a magnificent 

 showing at the recent convention of the .American Iris Society in 

 Memphis. Smooth color and nice ruffling, with flaring falls. HM AIS, 

 1964; AM, 1966. 



CUP RACE (Buffrick, '63) ML. 38" Each $5.00 



This giant white is now being acclaimed as one of the most nearly 

 perfect in its class. It is huge in size, the billowy, broad petals smartly 

 tailored, the falls especially broad and rounded. Fairly late. HM 

 AIS, 1966; AM, 1969. See page 7. 



CURLS OF GOLD (Schortman, '61) tA. 40" Each $1.50 



Delightfully fluted and ruffled rich golden yellow. Although of 

 medium size the 40-inch stems are well branched and carry many 

 flowers and buds. It is well named! HM AIS, 1961. 



DANCING RILL (Schreiner, '64) M. 36" Each $2.50 



A subtle blend of rose and sunburst gold with an over-all sparkle of 

 gold dust. Standards almost solid rose, crimped and fluted; falls 

 golden, shading to rose at the margins Yellow beard and style-arms. 

 Flaring form. 



DARK FURY (Luihn, '62) EM. 36" Each $1.00 



Sultry blue-black self with self beard. Great width and ruffling, 

 coupled with flaring falls and closed standards, set Dark Fury apart 

 in its color class. It is a vigorous grower with fine foliage and low, 

 widely branched 36-inch stalks. HM AIS, 1963; AM, 1965. See page 43. 



DAVE'S ORCHID (Hall, '60) EM. 36" Each $1.50 



The color is orchid-rose with bluish overlay on the falls. Hafts are 

 marked with amber, running quite far down on the falls and the lacy 

 edges are trimmed with a narrow band of this amber-copper tint. Base 

 of standards and style-arms are flushed amber. Beard is bright tan- 

 gerine. A fine grower, 36 inches and over in height. HM AIS, 1961. 



DAWN CREST (DeForest, '60) M. 36" Each $2.00 



Considered by the late Fred DeForest as one of his all time finest 

 productions. Standards are bright orange-pink, three inches wide, 

 and ruffled. Falls, yellowish ivory, measure a good three inches at 

 the haft and are flaring. HM AIS, 1960; AM, 1962 



DEBBY RAIRDON (Kunfz, '65) EM. 34" Each $5.00 



Soft yellow standards, very full and waved, well held and almost 

 closed at the top. The falls are milk white but heavily banded with 

 rich yellow and the under sides are solid yellow. Lovely form, with 

 attractive ruffling. HM AIS, 1966; AM, 1968; Dykes Medal, 1971. See 

 page 13. 



DOGE OF VENICE (J. Nelson, '65) M. 36" Each $2.50 



This giant ruffled deep purple matches exactly the shade designated 

 as "Doge Purple" in the ^ViIson color chart. There is no other color 

 nor markings in the broad petaled flowers, except for the heavy 

 brown beard, which adds depth and richness. 'Well branched. HM 

 AIS, 1966. See page 15. 



DOT & DASH (Hall, '60) EM. 33" Each $1 .00 



Almost solidly colored blackish violet standards and bright falls of 

 pure white with blackish margins. Most of the peppery effect is con- 

 fined to the outer area of the falls. The beards are inconspicuous. 

 Flowers are waved and flaring, well spaced on good branches, and 

 are produced in great profusion. HM AIS, 1960; AM, 1962. See page 55. 



Grand Rapids $5.00 



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