POT 'O GOLD (Grant, 1941) 



Each $2.00 ROYAL SCOT (Hall, 1944) 



Each $7.50 



For depth and clarity of color it ranks with the new Ola Kala and 

 Gayoso. A much better formed iris than Golden Hind, wide and low 

 branched stems, 3 feet in height. One of the very best new deep yellows. 



PRAIRIE SUNSET (H. Sass, 1939) Each $4.50 



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 conceived 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! Dykes Medal 1Q43. We have an excellent 

 stock of big rhizomes. 



PRETTY PENNY (DeForest, 1943) 



Each $10.00 



Large and very late coppery rose with russet overcast. It has rounded 

 falls with gold veined haft, gold style arms and heavy orange beard. 

 Height 40 inches 



PRINCE OF ORANGE (Klein., 1940) Each $2.50 



A seedling of Far West and Naranja. produced by Dr. Ivleinsorge and 

 introduced in 1Q40. A solid golden orange, one of the richest things in 

 the garden picture. Flowers of medium size, very flaring in form, widely 

 spaced along the branching stems. H.M. .A.I.S. I'-^42; .'\.M. 1Q44. 



RADIANT (Salbach, 1936) 



Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Standards of burnished golden bronze, falls of glowing 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 increases plentifully and goes ahead to bloom again 

 in the fall occasionally. H.M. A.I.S. 1^38. 



RANGER (Kleinsorge, 1943) Each $7.50 



Dark but very brilliant, almost true crimson red. A decided selt. with 

 long cone-shaped closed standards. Now that many new near red irises 

 are coming to us each year, we must e.xercise caution before introducing 

 another. We grew the best reds obtainable for comparison, with the 

 result that we were convinced beyond doubt that RANGER is in a 

 class by itself. Nearest to it is Red Valor. One of the last to bloom, a 

 sure producer of flowers and lots of them, with straight stems and fine 

 branching. Very large. 3e> inches tall. H.M. .A. I.S. l'^44. 



RED GLEAM (Lapham, 1939) Each $2.00 ; 3 for $5.00 



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 tree 

 bloomer. Texture is velvety but excitingly brilliant. H.M. A.I.S. 1'540, 

 A.M. 1Q4I 



RED WARD (Cook, 1942) 



Each $6.00 



Crimson red, just about as nearly red as any iris obtainable, but an 

 approach to red from the purple side without the orange or brown 

 influence. A large and brilliant iris that is a favorite among competent 

 judges of the new things. Velvety, with widely flaring falls. 



RIO ORO (DeForest, 1940) Each $8.00 



One of the loveliest colors in the garden. A smooth, deep, glistening 



honey-yellow self, with yellow beard. Garden effect, a bright brown 

 gold. 40 inches, midseason 



ROSARIO (Thole, 1939) ; Each 60c 



Beautiful ochraceous yellow, flushed and overlaid old rose. Might be 

 called tourmaline pink with gold suffusions extending from heart of 

 flower into the falls. Deep yellow beard. Form is broadly flaring, very 

 large in size, finely branched and 40 inches tall. 



ROSELAND (D. Hall, 1939) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Another top-notcher from David Hall, with buffy rose standards 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. 



ROSE TOP (H. Sass, 1941) Each $17.50 



A pink toned plicata, with creamy yellow ground color. Slightly ruffled, 

 with broad border of rosy pink stitching. The flowers are large and stems 

 well branched; about three feet tall. Few plants. H.M. A.I.S. 1Q45. 



ROSY WINGS (Gage, 1936) 



Each 30c ; 3 for 75c 



Blend of deep rose and crimson brown, a very rapid growing and free 

 flowering big iris that won the Dykes Medal in 103Q. It is inclined to 

 bloom so freely that it is sometimes wise to remove some of the excess 

 bloom stalks early. This results in much finer individual specimens. 



ROYAL COACH (H. Sass, 1939) Each 50c ; 3 for $1.25 



More yellow than any of the others in the series of Sass plicatas. with 

 definite brown stitching. Observers opine that this is really a "yellow" 

 plicata. Well formed flowers, on 3-foot stems. 



A tall and large flowered red trimmed plicata of a pleasing tone of 

 burgundy red. It is so heavily trimmed that at a distance it gives a red 

 effect. Form, substance and stem are good, branching fair. A vigorous 

 grower and very free bloomer. H.M. A.I.S. 1944. 



RUBIENT (Whiting, 1942) 



Each $5.00 



A taller, much redder Amigo. Standards are rich pansy purple, very 

 brilliant : the falls blackish purple with a neat edge the same tone as 

 the standards Some critics consider this Mrs. Whiting's best introduc- 

 tion and it surely is distinct and worthy. 



RUTH POLLOCK (H. Sass, 1939) Each $3.00 



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. H.M. A I S. 1939, A.M. 1941. 



SABLE (Cook, 1938) Each $2.00 



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. 

 H.M. A I S. 1937, A.M. 1940. 



SALAR (DeForest, 1940) Each $3.50 



Giant affair of creamy flesh entirely dominated by an overlay of salmon. 

 A difficult iris to describe, but the color effect is that of salmon, espe- 

 cially when viewed a few feet distant. As large as Happy Days, and of 

 about the same form. H.M. A.I.S. 1941. 



SAMOVAR (D. Hall, 1941) Each $3.00; 3 for $7.50 



Rich and brilliant burnished copper overlaid rose. A color hard to 

 describe but one that instantly attracts and carries across the garden. 

 Large flowers but not too well branched; however it is very floriferous 

 and worth growing for its color effect alone. H.M. A.I.S. 1941. 



SEADEEP (Thole, 1937) Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



This is the finest blue bicolor in our catalog. A cross of Buto with Santa 

 Barbara, it combines the deep rich color of the former in the falls with 

 the clean blue of the latter in the standards. It is tall and well branched, 

 blooms prolifically. and the slightly frilled flowers are produced in 

 profusion. 



SEDUCTION (Cayeux, 1933) 



Each 50c 



An excellent pink plicata that has been in commerce for many years 

 but has been largely overlooked. This is a good grower, large in size, 

 and is decidedly pink in tone Ground color ivory, the delicate stitching 

 rosy pink, gold beard. 



SHAH JEHAN (Neel, 1932) Each 35c 



Standards are creamy buff faintly edged lavender, the falls very rich 

 velvety chestnut merging into purple, thence gradually fading out to a 

 margin that repeats the color in the standards. Beard is rich orange. An 

 oriental blend. 



SHERIFFA (White, 194i; 



Each $3.50 



New onco-bred from Southern California which seems to be perfectly 

 hardy. It has tall stems reaching 3 feet or over, with several very large 

 flowers per stalk. Color is very rich and brilliant metallic violet, with 

 distinct blue blaze on the falls. H.M. A.I.S. 1943. 



SHINING WATERS (Essig, 1933) Each 40c ; 3 for $1 



Clear and clean blue, like the reflection of an azure sky in crystal waters. 

 The wax-like texture of the petals has a striking contrast in the orange 

 beards. Height 4 feet, large, flaring falls, but a bit tender. 



SHISHALDIN (DeForest, 1944) 



Each $7.50 



A lusty growing blended self of orange, yellow and brown. It has good 

 branching and 38-inch stems. Brilliant color and flaring form. 



SIEGFRIED (H. Sass, 1936) 



Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



An iris they are all talking about, and one which every grower will want 

 to own, once the price is within reach. A flower of really huge size, pale 

 sulphur yellow, overlaid with a stippling and dotting of purple. A 

 slightly buffy overtone blends the colors together. H.M. A.I.S. 1936, 

 A.M 1938. 



SIERRA BLUE (Essig, 1932) 



Each 30c ; 3 for 75c 



A soft, clean, enamel-like blue. It is of tall and stately habit, sometimes 

 reaching over 5 feet, with many buds to the stalk. In 1935 it won the 

 Dykes medal, and is a consistent flower show winner. 



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