JAKE (Long-Sass, 1943) 



Each $1.50 LORD DONGAN (Smith, 1940) 



Each $7.50 



A white white, with no other color in it ; a very large flower, well lormed, 

 free blooming and an easy grower. The introducer says that this is the 

 white iris that everybody has been waiting for, at a price everyone can 

 afford. 



JASPER AGATE (Mrs. T. Williams, 1943) Each $17.50 



A true self, a distinct new shade of gold-copper-red with an underlying 

 copper pink tone throughout the entire flower. Hard to describe, it is 

 really a new color to the iris spectrum, with smooth velvety finish and 

 no veining. H.M. A.I.S. l')44. 



JEAN CAYEUX (Cayeux, 1931) Each 30c; 3 for 75c 



A smooth, soft, light buff, described by some as "coffee colored ' The 

 stems are tall and well balanced in branching with a long season of 

 bloom. A very distinct iris. 



JOYCETTE (J. Sass, 1932) 



Each 35c ; 3 for 90c 



Dark maroon red. practically a self This iris is a vigorous grower, with 

 very strong straight and well branched stems, often bearing several 

 open flowers at the same time Flowers large and very well formed, 



JUNALUSKA (Kirk., 1934) Each 40c ; 3 for $1.00 



One of the finest novelties in commerce: a unique blend of red. copper, 

 rose and gold The effect is copper-red. An early bloomer, very tall and 

 perfectly branched A runner-up for the Dykes medal in 1938. H.M. 

 A 1,S. IQlb. A M. 1^37. 



KALINGA (Kleinsorge, 1934) Each 35c; 3 for 90c 



Huge cream self, outstanding not only as an exhibition spike, but as a 

 garden specimen as well The broad spreading ivory-textured blooms 

 generally come out in groups of three or four simultaneously, and each 

 stalk will carry from twelve to fifteen blossoms. H.M A I S 1930 



LADY MOHR (Salbach, 1944) Each $30.00 



Shown on page 3, facing the inside front cover A new and altogether 

 different addition to the interesting Wm Mohr family of iris, this one 

 brings a color combination previously unknown in the tall bearded 

 group. Standards are "oyster white," huge and slightly fluted, with 

 strong midribs. The falls are pale chartreuse or greenish yellow, with 

 prominent veining. There is a very prominent dark patch surrounding 

 the heard. Lady Mohr. while having the appearance of an oncocyclus 

 iris, has three-foot stems, is well branched and produces many flowers 

 to the stalk. The blooms are not fragile and last for many days in either 

 sun or rain. H.M. A I S IQ44. 



LADY NAOMI (Fay, 1941) 



Each $5.00 



A tall and huge plicata, with white ground entirely overlaid and 

 speckled blue. There is a brownish cast near the center, and a brilliant 

 orange beard We like it better than any other blue plicata H.M. 

 A.I.S. 1942. 



LAKE HURON (J. Sass, 1942) 



Each $5.00 



A very deep and intense blue, many, many shades darker than such 

 blues as Great Lakes. When first unfurling, the falls are almost blue- 

 black, but when fully opened they are exceptionally blue. Standards 

 are also very blue, and the golden yellow beard serves to emphasize 

 the color. 



LANCASTER (Cook, 1940) Each $3.50 



Very broad petaled coppery rose blend. It might be described as a 

 coppery old rose, with very broad falls. This is a uniquely colored iris 

 from Paul Cook, originator of Sable H.M. A.I.S. 1941. 



LATE SUN (DeForest, 1940) Each $2.00 



A new yellow that made a hit when shown in Massachusetts. The b-mch 

 flowers are held on stems that reach 42 inches. Color is an odd shade of 

 deep yellow, with red gold overlay and deep orange beard. From Fred 

 DeForest, who introduced Salar. H.M. A.I.S. 1942 



LIGHTHOUSE (Salbach, 1936) Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 



A very bright rose blend, of hold growing habit, with enormous blos- 

 soms. Standards are a blend of rose and yellow, falls coppery old rose, 

 with a very bright beard and glowing center Perfectly hardy, rapid 

 increaser; an iris that is certain to add life to your planting H M. 

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



L. MERTON GAGE (Lapham, 1942) Each $7.00 



Light raspberry pink and cream yellow, the garden effect being a light 

 pink without orchid or lilac tones. Flowers are of medium size, produced 

 in great profusion on quite tall stems. It is a rampant grower, with one 

 rhizome often throwing two or three stalks of bloom. H.M. A.I.S. 1942. 



LODESTAR 



A stunning creation with broad standards of Chinese violet and extra 

 velvety falls of deepest pansy violet, set off with a very thick intense 

 pale yellow beard An A I S judge who should know says that this iris 

 is Kenneth Smith's finest. H Vl. A I S 1940. 



LORI MAY (DeForest, 194i; 



Each $6.00 



Harmonious daphne pink, a genuine find in the popular pink class. 

 This iris has very thick petals, excellent flaring form, and is especially 

 fine as a clump. Good sized blooms, very close to true pink H M. 

 A IS 1044 



LOS ANGELES (Mohr-Mitchell, 1927 Ea. 35c; 3 for 90c 



A beautiful white and blue plicata that ranks, despite the many years 

 it has been in commerce, with the best irises of the present day Almost 

 entirely white, with blue stitching at the base of the standards and on 

 the falls near the haft. The blue style-arms and golden beard give it 

 great distinction. ,A.M, A.I.S, 1944 



LOUISE BLAKE (K. Smith, 1943) Each $17.50 



Of the Amigo type, with pale sky blue standards and velvety blue- 

 purple falls edged sky blue. The standards and border on the falls are 

 lighter than those of Amigo and it is said to grow taller than this fine 

 \'arietv HM A, I S 1944, Very few plants. 



LOUVOIS (Cayeux, 1936) 



Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 



Brown, deep rich and velvety, like the lustrous fur of an animal. The 

 new French sort has been one of the surprises of the past two years. 

 Standards are a decided brown tone, the falls exceedingly dark brown, 

 edged to match standards, A M, A, I S 193Q 



LULLABY (D. Hall, 1943) 



Each $5.00 



Termed by some an apple blossom pink, by the originator an orchid 

 pink. It is a luscious color and a remarkably rampant grower and free 

 bloomer The flowers are large, with standards and falls the same color, 

 showing no haft markings Both substance and form are good and the 

 38-inch stems do not require staking 



MAIDEN BLUSH (D. Hall, 1943) 



Each $5.00 



When asked to describe the color of this flower, most people say apricot, 

 and the originator says he is willing to let it go at that. It is a rich and 

 pleasing self, with no haft markings, has domed standards and flaring 

 falls, and the substance is very heavy Large blooms are carried on well 

 branched 36-inch stems. 



MAJENICA (Cook, 194i; 



Each $8.00 



Distinct new pinkish blend with a tinge of salmon, A pleasing flower in 

 every way with wide petalled standards and falls. It brings the lovely 

 color of the popular Eros into a much better formed flower. Three feet 

 tall, widely branched. H.M. A, I S, I<543, 



MANDALAY (D. Hall, 1943) 



Each $5.00 



A smooth reddish rose self, a new and very attractive color Dave Hall 

 has given us some marvelous new irises, and this is said to be tops 

 amongst his latest releases It has domed standards and flaring falls, 

 good branching and stout stems. 



MARIMBA (DeForest, 1943) 



Each $8.00 



A 3t>inch smooth clean solid cinnamon self, from a new introducer 

 who IS turning out some distinctive new things, 



MAROUITA (Cayeux, 1931) Each 50c 



A well named iris in brilliant ivory yellow, with ochraceous maroon 

 veinings on the falls. Standards are ivory deepening to sulphur at the 

 base. Falls are the same color, but are entirely lined maroon. Always 

 a sellout A M, A, I S, 193b. 



MARY E. NICHOLLS (NichoUs, 1939) Each $2.00 



Although not a most recent introduction, this unique white iris is one 

 of the most popular put out within the past few seasons It has the clear, 

 smooth, heavy finish of creamy white kid, with a dull green-gold overlay 

 at the haft. Beautiful form, medium in size, a prolific bloomer and fast 

 increaser, HM A I S 1940. AM, 1943, 



MASTER CHARLES (Williamson, 1943) Each $7.00 



A rich glowing mulberry iris with definite charm and flare to the form. 

 Standards are true purple, with blackish sheen, blending to brown at 

 the base Falls the same color, with rich brown on the haft. Beard mul- 

 berry purple tipped brown. Vigorousand free flowering, H.M, A, 1 ,S, I'344. 



MATTERHORN (J. Sass, 1938) Each $1.50 



We think that this is the most beautiful pure white we have ever grown. 

 Even the beard is white A delicate iris, despite the fact that it is large 

 in size. Rather slender stems, very well branched. 3 feet or over H M. 

 A.I.S. 1938, A.M. 1940. 



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



Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



A little gem for color and a little giant in size Most brilliant clear 

 golden yellow standards, rich dark chestnut falls, bordered yellow. It 

 is not a dwarf, but the stems are slender and not as tall as the average 

 bearded iris. For a riot of color try a few plants of Lodestar Very small 

 rhizomes but a good increaser. 



A beautiful blend of brilliant rose, rich orange, crimson and buff This 

 is one of the latest sensations from those wizards, the Sass Brothers. 

 The flower is very large, with long falls that are waved and crimped, 

 as are those of Midwest Gem This makes a mighty handsome pair. 

 H.M, A.I.S. 1939 



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