ELEANOR'S PRIDE 



EMMA COOK (Cook, '59) Each $2.00 



A new pattern, the standards clear white, the falls white with a dis- 

 tinct half-inch border of bright violet-blue. Beard is yellow. Named 

 for the charming wife of one of the world's greatest Iris breeders. 

 HM AIS, 1959: AM, 1961. Shown on page 44. 



"The Iris: I bought fioin yuu last year icere just beautiful. Even/ one 

 of them bloomed, and I ean't wait till Spring to sec the ones I've 

 ordered this year. I know I'll always order from Cooley's." 



Boh Ray Thomas 

 Warren, Arkansas 



ENCHANTED VIOLET (Hamblen, '58) Each $1.50 



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 hea%'^' beard is fiery tangerine-red. 

 HM AIS, 19o8; AM, 1960. Illustrated on page 23. 



ENCHANTRESS (Hall, '54) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Delicate parchment color, faintly flushed with pink, especially in 

 the standards. The central area of the falls has an overlay of amber 

 and the beard is brilliant orange. Unlike any other of Mr. Hall's fine 

 things. It is an extra late Iris, with heavy stems and an enamel-like 

 finish to the large flowers. 34-36 inches. See page 21. 



ESTHER FAY (Fay, '61) Each $5.00 



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. 35 inches. HM AIS, 1962; AM, 1964. 



ETCHED APRICOT (Gibson, '67) Each $10.00 



\\'arm golden apricot color, the standards wdthout markings and 

 the falls creamy i\'on' 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 ruflling and fluting are added features. 

 Height about 30 inches. See page 33. 



EVER AND EVER (Hope, '62) Each $3.50 



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

 The large flowers are symmetricallv perfect and lightly ruffled. Very 

 lovely indeed! 6 inches. HM AIS, 1964; AM, 1966.' See page 28. 



FABULOUS (Kleinsorge, '58) Each $1.50 



Here is a flower remindful of the splendor in a scene from a tale 

 in the Arabian Nights! A blend of red, rose, violet and copper. 

 Verv large, quite late. 36-38 inches. HM AIS. 1958. 



FAIRY FABLE (Ernsi, '61) Each $2.00 



This one, resulting from Lynn Hall crossed with May Hall combines 

 the best features of both parents. The shade of pink is about midway 

 bet\veen these two. The falls possess great width, extra thick sub- 

 stance and are ruffled and waved at the margins. The heavy beard 

 is deep tangerine-red. 36 inches. Shown on page 28. HM AIS, 

 1962. 



ELEGANT FARMER (Gaulter, '68) Each $14.00 



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. 

 3 feet. Well branched. 



ELMOHR (Loomis, '42) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Wiimer 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. See page 46. 



EL MONSOUR (Hall, '63) Each $2.50 



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. 

 36 inches. Shown on page 58. HM AIS, 1965. 



FAIRY ROSE (Schreiner, '64) Each $5.00 



A giant size new one from Amethvst Flame and Prett\' Carol. Mas- 

 sive in all its parts, a rich rose self in color, it is an especially effec- 

 tive garden subject. 38 inches: quite late. 



FASHION FLING (Hall, '65) Each $6.00 



A fresh and brilliant shade of pink with a suggestion of tints ranging 

 from cerise to bright orchid. The standards are upright and domed, 

 the falls very wide and flaring with ruffles on all petals. There is a 

 special luminous qualit}- about this Iris which makes it appear as if 

 fashioned from glass or porcelain. Slight shading of yellow on the 

 haft and the beard is deep orange. Rather late; 36 inches. HM 

 AIS, 1966. See page 19. 



FASHION SHOW (Hamblen, '59) Each $1 .00; 3 for $2.50 



Here is a combination of shades and tints in \'iolets, mauve and 

 gold dust, unmatched liy any Iris we know. Flowers are widely 

 flaring, the standards closed, and handsome ruffling adds attractive- 

 ness. Beard is brilliant orange. Long blooming season. 36 inches. 

 HM AIS, 1959. See page 57. 



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