RUBIENT (Whiting, '42) Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



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

 brilliant; the falls blackish red-purple with a neat edge the same 

 tone as the standards. Stems reach a height of over 40 inches in 

 our garden. See page 35. 



RUSSET WINGS (Wills, '46) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Smoothly blended big flowers of gold, copper and apricot— a russet 

 colored self. Form is faultless, with standards perfectly held and 

 flaring falls ruflicd at the edges. Height 38 inches. HM ATS. 1946: 

 AM, 1952. See page 37. 



RUTH (Innes, '50) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



A distinct two-toned yellow, a cross of Ola Kala and Gold Ruffles. 

 Domed standards are deep solid yellow, the falls slightly lighter and 

 shading to cream in the center. Edges of the falls are heavily fringed 

 and crinkled. 3 feet tall. HM AIS, 1951. 



SABLE (Cook, '38) Each 75c; 3 for $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, reasonably tall stalks, thick substance and a wonderfully 

 lustrous sheen. Everybody wants Sable. HM AIS, 1937; AM. 1940. 

 See page 39. 



SABLE NIGHT (P. Cook, '52) Each $12.00 



Richest black velvet, with a very deep glow of underlying red. 

 Heavy bronze beard. Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1955. Will sell 

 out early. Shown on page 47. 



SALAMONIE (Cook, '46) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Exquisite liglu pink blend, richlv yet delicately colorctl. combining 

 the best features of its parents, Majenica and Pink Reflection. A 

 self in garden effect, the flowers holding their color well in any 

 weather. Standards light pinkish cinnamon; falls light congo-pink: 

 flowers 5 inches in diameter. A strong grower and free bloomer. 

 HM AIS, 1946. 



SAN ANTONE (Kleinsorge, '47) Each $1 .00 



A deep tan or sand-brown self, imposing in size and manner of 

 growth, with extra broad falls and beautiful form. The immense 

 buds unfold into huge flowers perfectly spaced, many to the stem. 

 Just enough ruffling to lend grace. HM .MS. 1948. See page 42. 



SARAH LEE SHIELDS (Graves, '51) Each $1.00 



Am alab;islci while willi very broad petals, growing to 40 inclies tall 

 on ideally branched stems. The blooms are gracefully ruffled an( 

 carry a heavy gold beard. HM .'MS. 1951. 



SAVAGE (Craig, '49) Each $2.50 



Broadly flaring flower in a new and different shade of red— a subtle 

 blending of bronze and magenta. A real eye catcher with brilliant 

 color hard to describe. 34 inches tall. HM AIS, 1951. 



SEAFARER (Buftrick, '49) Each $3.00 



The name suggests the clear blue waters of the sea and it is most 

 appropriate. A true deep blue self, free from the veining so preva- 

 lent in many blue Iris. Standards are ilomed and the falls flare out 

 handsomely. 36 inches tall. HM AIS, 1949. 



SKY RANGER (Hall, '48) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Very tall— up to 54 inches— this stately and heavily ruffled mediiun 

 blue dominates the Iris garden. The three-way branched stems 

 open one flower each at a time, excellently spaced. The flowers are 

 large, of very attractive form and good substance. It is so strong and 

 vigorous that it has held up in storms when shorter and 

 smaller varieties have gone clown. HM .AIS. 1949: AM, 1952. 



SNOW FLURRY (Rees, '39) Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 

 Standards pure icy white beautifully ruffled. Falls big, 

 broad and pure white. They are waved and crimped at the 

 edges, semi-flaring and abundantly produced on stems 

 reaching 4 feet. Early and long lasting. 



SOLID GOLD (Kle insorge, '51 ) Each $4.00 



The deepest yellow imaginable, without actually being 

 orange rather than yellow. Huge in size, very wide at the 

 haft, ideally formed and supremely branched. Height over 3 feet. 

 It is the parent of Full Reward and Front Page. HM AIS. 1951: 

 AM, 1953. See page 23. 



SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass, '44) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



This grand new red is one of the finest dark Irises of recent years. 

 Beautifully formed, the color is aptly described by the name. No 

 haft venation and a deep bronze-gold beard accent the richness of 

 the plush-like falls. Height 3 feet. HM AIS, 1944; AM. 1947. Shown 

 in color on page 41. 



SPANISH FANDANGO (Kleinsorge, '51) Each $2.00 



.A swirling and rulBy affair in brilliant coppery yellow and vivid 

 chestnut-red. Those familiar with the variety Mexico will recognize 

 this as a lively improvement on that popular and distinct Iris. 

 Spanish Fandango is a rampant grower, easily reaching 4 feet, with 

 plenty of good wide branching and lots of big frilled blossoms. All 

 eyes will be upon it! HM ,MS, 1952. Shown on page 37. 



SPANISH PEAKS (Loomis, '47) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



One of the really great new Irises of the day, from the hybridizer 

 who gave the world the famous Elmohr. Spanish Peaks may prove to 

 be the supreme white of all— a pure clean flower of immense propor- 

 tions. It has everything, including giant size, graceful form, tall 

 stems and perfect branching. HM AIS. 1948; AM. 1950. 



SPOTLIGHT (Schreiner, '52) Each $3.00 



.\ rich golden orange-yellow of impressive size and stature with 

 wonderful branching and flowers of ideal form. There is a bright 

 patch of white on each fall, just below the beard. Certainlv :i 

 spotlight in the garden! 40 inches. 



STARSHINE (Wills, '49) Each $1.50 



Subtle pastel shades of cream, buff and niiiieil blue, blended into a 

 pearly combination for those who like soft colors. Falls flare out 

 horizontally and the branching is wide, giving it the reputation as 

 ■the Iris of most perfect form." HM AIS, 1949; AM. 1951. 



STATEN ISLAND (K. Smiih, '47) 



Generally regarded as the finest true 

 bright golden yellow, falls velvety red. 

 band of gold. 38 inches tall. HM AIS. 



Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



\ariegata of all. Standards 

 edged with a \er\ narrow 

 1948: AM. 1951. 



STORM WARNING (Schreiner, '53) Each $5.00 



I his new "black" has both great si/e and a 36-inch stalk to set il 

 apart from most of its competitors. The color tends to the red-black 

 rather than the blue-black of many of our other dark ones. A 

 sumptuous sheen and perfect form are added line qualities. The 

 beard is deep bronze. HM AIS. 19.54. 



SULTAN'S ROBE (Salbach, '45) Each $1 .00; 3 for $2.50 



Something different in the way ul OriciUal toUning— standards 

 Van Dyke red to deep old rose: falls the same with golden overlay, 

 especially on the upper haft. There is a dash of violet-blue in the 

 center of each fall. 36 inches tall. HM AIS. 1946. 



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