DOTTED SWISS rSass, '56j EM. 36" Each $1.00 



The ground color is sparkling white and the dots and stitchings are 

 decidedly blue, the very large flowers elegantly ruffled. It truly lives 

 up to its name. Very well branched, blooms earlv. HM AIS, 1956; 

 AM, 1938. 



DREAM SPUN (Gibson, '62) ML. 38" Each $2.00 



A blend of pinkish amethyst on white ground, actually a plicata, 

 of course, but with a less tlefinite pattern than is usually associated 

 with the term. The central area and the style-arms glow with a waxy, 

 coppery tint. Beard is light yellow. Both standards and falls are 

 abundantly ample in width, the former erect but nearly closed, waved 

 and ruffled, the latter semi-flaring and likewise heavily ruffled. Shown 

 on page 35. HM AIS, 1963. 



DRESS SUIT (Spence, '68) M. 36" Each $4.00 



This newcomer in darks has standards of silky, deep bluish vicdet 

 and rich, blue-black falls as lustrous as the coat of a seal. \Vell 

 rounded in form, with many flowers per stem. Self colored beard. 

 Shown on page 20. 



EDENITE (Plough, '59) EM. 35" Each $2.00 



"Sooty" black with a deep red undertone; a seedling of Sable Night. 

 The uniform blackness of this flower immediately attracts all who 

 see it in the garden. Domed standards and flaring falls. Blooms rather 

 early. HM AIS, 1959; AM, 1961. 



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Goodness $3.50 



ELEANOR'S PRIDE (Watkins, '56) M. Each $1 .00 



Majestic and beautifully branched, this powder-blue Iris has quality 

 in every detail. A self of soft even tone, the full white beard pro- 

 viding added attractiveness. Falls are wide and flaring, the whole 

 flower nicely ruffled. Blooms in midseason. 36-40 inches tall. HM 

 AIS, 1956; AM, 1958; Dykes Medal in 1961. 



ELEGANT FARMER (GauHer, '68) ML. 36" Each $4.00 



Appropriately nicknamed "The Moose" by its breeder . . . gigantic in 

 size, a soft tan with a bluish blaze on the falls. The heavy orange 

 beard ends with a thin, white dart. Sculptured in form, the standards 

 upright and closed, the falls gracefully flaring and waved at the 

 margins. If you like them big, but not coarse, try this one. Well 

 branched. 



ELMOHR (Loomis, '42) M. 36" Each $1 .00 



Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1945, this giant Iris has consistently 

 led all others in point of sales popularity. And no wonder! The 

 great rich red-violet blooms are daintily ruffled, of a silky texture 

 and remarkable substance. The stems are well branched and at least 

 3 feet tall. HM AIS, 1942; AM, 1943. 



EL MONSOUR (Hall, '63) ML. 36" Each $2.00 



An immense greenish ivory Iris with amber lights and shadings. The 

 thick petals are greenish amber on the under sides. The extra wide 

 falls are crimped, ruffled and fringed at the edges. There is a smooth 

 amber shoulder near the upper portion of the falls and- this combines 

 with the orange-red beard to give the heart of the flower a very 

 warm glow. Wonderful branching and long season of bloom. Shown 

 on page 54. HM AIS, 1965. 



Golden Masterpiece $2.50 



EMISSARY (Tompkins, '69) E. ML. 40" Each $15.00 



The best we have seen in the red bearded blue class. Very large, per- 

 fect in form with broad ruffled petals of heavy substance. The stand- 

 ards are domed, falls semi-flaring with a showy tangerine beard. HC 

 AIS,. 1968. 



ESTHER FAY (Fay, '61) tA. 35" Each $3.00 



A beautiful pink self, large in size, ruffled and broad petaled. This is 

 new and a favorite of one of America's best known producers of 

 quality originations. A bright, reddish-pink beard makes the center 

 glow. HM AIS, 1962; AM, 1964. 



ENCHANTED VIOLET (Hamblen, '58) M. 36" Each $1.00 



This striking creation is unique for the combination of pink and 

 orchid tints in the heart of the flower. It is a lovely shade of light 

 violet, slightly ruffled, and the heavy beard is fiery tangerine-red. 

 HM AIS, 1958; AM, 1960. Illustrated on page 35. 



ENDEARING (J. Nelson, '70) M. 36" Each $12.50 



Standards light Begonia pink, falls white with pale pink on the haft 

 and around the edges; pink beard. The jaunty flowers are of medium 

 size but the color pattern is unique and the tall stems provide a pro- 

 fusion of well spaced bloom. The luscious pink Esther Fay is a parent. 



ETCHED APRICOT (Gibson, '67) M. 30" Each $4.00 



\Varm golden apricot color, the standards without markings and 

 the falls creamy ivory in the center with fine etchings of apricot. None 

 of the many other Gibson plicatas match this most attractive hue and 

 the flower itself is absolute perfection in form. Extra large, 3-inch 

 petal width and ideal ruffling and fluting are added features. Shown 

 on page 29. 



EVER AND EVER fHope, '62) EM. 36" Each $2.00 



Light orchid-violet, a peculiar shade not matched by any other Iris. 

 The large flowers are symmetrically perfect and lightly ruffled. Very 

 lovely indeed! HM AIS, 1964; AM, 1966. .See page 32. 



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