WABASH 



PATRICIA Each $8.00 



A very clean and sparkling white, semi-flaring in form, with 

 both standards and falls frilled and fluted at the edges. Not 

 a giant in size but very lovely and a welcome addition 

 where size has been an over-emphasized feature. 



PLURABELLE Each 60c 



Standards of gold suffused apricot, falls lilac-rose with glow- 

 ing hafts. Tall stems, medium size flowers. A very effective 

 garden iris. Late. 



PRAIRIE SUNSET Each $30.00 



All that has been said about this gorgeous Sass creation is 

 true, but it simply has to be seen to be realized. The blendings 

 of peach, apricot, rose, copper and gold are so well done that 

 one is at a loss to describe it in a manner that might be con- 

 ceived in the mind of the listener. A fine big flower, and the 

 color will absolutely stun you when first you see it, and every 

 time you see it! 



RADIANT Each $3.00 



Standards of burnished golden bronze, falls of glov^ ing copper 

 red, one of the most strikingly brilliant iris obtainable. Of 

 better than average size, well branched, and like Orloff it 

 almost blooms itself to death, but strangely enough it in- 

 creases plentifully and goes ahead to bloom again in the fall 

 occasionally. Shown on page 12. 



REBELLION Each $2.00 



Smooth and velvety deep blood red, almost a duplicate of 

 Burning Bronze, except that the coloring is far more vivid. 

 Many richly colored iris spot in heavy rain, but not this one. 



RED CROSS Each $1.00 



A rather bizarre contrast of bright rose-red and white. It is 

 almost an exact counterpart of Mary Geddes in markings 

 and type, but instead of an orange or salmon cast this one 

 appears as rose red. 



RED GLEAM Each $20.00 



Here is the red iris that actually looks red, and has been 

 declared the nearest approach to scarlet thus far obtained in 

 this flower. It is of good size, of beautiful semi-flaring form, 

 three feet in height, and a free bloomer. Texture is velvety 

 but excitingly brilliant. Limited stock. A Lapham introduc- 

 tion in 1Q39. 



ROBERT ' Each 40c 



A chamois colored self, or, perhaps a yellow-tan would better 

 describe it. Near the haft there is a light suggestion of pale 

 blue. Of perfect shape and smooth substance. Height 3 feet. 



ROSARIO Each $2.00 



Beautiful ochraceous yellow, flushed and overlaid old rose. 

 Might be called tourmaline pink with gold suffusions extend- 

 ing from heart of flower into the falls. Deep yellow beard. 

 Form is broadly flaring, very large in size, finely branched 

 and 40 inches tall. A Thole origination of 1939. 



ROSELAND Each $8.00 



Another top-notcher from David Hall, with buffy-rose stan- 

 dards and rich berry red falls edged lighter — a splendid 

 garden effect of bright rose-pink. A giant in size, with 8-inch 

 blossoms, 38-inch stalks. Very late, in the Chicago area it 

 lasts until late June. ~- 



ROSY WINGS Each$L0O 



Winner of the Dykes medal 1939. A blend of rose and copper, 

 with excellent form, flaring falls, large size, 40-inch stems. A 

 profuse bloomer and easy grower. To grow this iris at maxi- 

 mum quality, remove some of the excess bloom stalks, as in 

 the case of Itasca. Do it early, and the result will surprise you. 



ROYAL COACH Each $5.00 



More yellow than any of the others in this new series of Sass 

 plicatas, with definite brown stitching. Observers opine that 

 this is really a "yellow" plicata. Well formed rounded flowers, 

 on 3-foot stems. 



RUTH POLLOCK Each $20.00 



The Sass Brothers have produced an interesting line of these 

 yellow ground plicatas during the past three seasons, and 

 here, in their own estimation, is the crowning achievement. 

 The flower is near perfection in all details, a soft smooth tone 

 of light yellow, beautifully marked with reddish stitching. 

 Few rhizomes. 



SABLE Each $10.00 



Almost black, a uniform shade of deepest blue-black-violet, 

 with blue beard. Sable has every attribute that a fine iris 

 should possess — large size, tall stalks, thick substance and a 

 wonderfully lustrous sheen. First Class Certificate in the 

 Rome, Italy, trials. This iris will really go places. 



SANDALWOOD Each $ 1 . 00 



A new fawn-brown blend, showing quite a resemblance to our 

 own introduction, Far West. It carries more mauve tones, 

 is a trifle lighter in general effect, slightly ruffled. 



SANDIA Each 50c 



Bright deep pink blend, unusual with a smokey veil. There is 

 considerable yellow in the central portion of the broad falls. 

 A very large and strong growing iris, beautiful in the garden 

 and excellent for exhibition. 



SATSUMA Each $3.00 



Very broad spreading flower of pale brown-pink, faintly 

 shadowed cobalt violet giving a warm tan effect in sunlight. 

 Yellow beard, slightly fragrant, vigorous grower, 40 inches 

 tall. A recent introduction from F. A. Thole. 



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