GOLDEN YEARS 



DOCTOR K. (Tell, '60) Each $2.00 



Truly brown in all its parts, with a silken sheen which does not 

 fade. Hafts are smooth and unmarked and the falls flare jauntily. 

 Named for Dr. Kleinsorge who pioneered the brown line in Iris 

 breeding. 36 inches. HM AIS, 1961. 



DOGE OF VENICE (J. Nelson, '65) Each $6.00 



This giant ruffled deep purple matches e.\actly the shade designated 

 ;is "Doge Purple" in the Wilson 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. 36 inches and well 

 liranched. HM AIS, 1966. See page 28. 



DOT & DASH (Hall, '60) Each $1 .50; 3 for $4.00 



Almost solidK colored blackish violet standards and bright falls of 

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

 confined to the outer area of the falls. The beards are inconspicu- 

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

 and are produced in great profusion. 33-36 inches. HM AIS, 1960; 

 AM, 1962. See page 51. 



DOTTED SWISS (Sass, '56) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



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

 decidedly blue, the ven large flowers elegantly ruffled. It truly 

 lives up to its name. Over three feet tall, very well branched, 

 blooms early. HM AIS, 1956; AM, 1958. 



DREAM SPUN (Gibson, '62) Each $2.00 



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

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

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

 waxy, coppery tint. Beard is light vellow. Both standards and falls 

 are alDundantly ample in width, the former erect but nearly closed, 

 waved and ruffled, the latter semi-flaring and likewise heavily ruf- 

 fled. Height 40 inches. Shown on page 21. HM AIS, 1963. 



EDENITE (Plough, '59) Each $2.50 



"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. 30 inches. HM AIS, 1959; AM, 1961. 



ELEANOR'S PRIDE (Waikins, '56) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



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

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

 vidmg 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. Shown on page 16. 



HIGH ABOVE 



WILD GINGER 



"Mil order of irises arrived today and toas planted this afternoon. 

 Thank you for your prompt attention to my small order, and for 

 sending such excellent plants." 



Romaine L. Poindexter 

 San Marino, Calif. 



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