RIVERVIEW GARDENS 
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Saint Paul, Minn. 
DECENNIAL, (Wmsn., 1930). This is 
a new type of variegata, characterized 
by the formal, stiff and rounded flow¬ 
er, of a form not hitherto found 
with variegata coloring. S. a clear 
bright Picric yellow, deepening slight¬ 
ly at the base; P. ground color 
Dahlia carmine with a narrow yellow 
margin. Near the base of the golden 
beard is an overdash of electric blue. 
A truly lovely Iris.$1.50 
DEPUTE NOMBLOT, (Cayeux, 19 29). 
An imposing giant of the greatest 
vigor, strong foliage, stout, firm, 
much branched spike over 4 ft. tall, 
enormous blooms perfect in texture 
and form. S. light glowing rosy- 
purple overlaid bronzy-gold; F. very 
wide, spreading, purplish garnet red 
shading to lighter rosy-bronze at 
throat. A deep orange beard. One 
of the most outstanding Irises in our 
gardens last season. Winner of the 
Dykes Medal, 1930 .$3.75 
DESERT GOLD, (Kirkland, 19 29). This 
is a yellow of large size, perfect form, 
and unusual substance. The color 
is a straw yellow, deepening toward 
the center, and the beard is chrome 
yellow. The flower is a pure yellow, 
luminous, pleasing and fragrant. 
30 in. H.M., A.I.S., 1931. Award 
of Merit, A.I.S., 1932 .$2.50 
DIREOTEUR PINELLE, (Cayeux, 
1932). A great improvement in our 
fine set of dark bronzy-red purples. 
Flowers very large of good form and 
substance, strong branching stem. S. 
clear coppery vinous red; F. wide 
flaring deep velvety blackish garnet 
red. An impressive flower of great 
splendor. C. of M., S.N.H.F., and 
Special Award as one of the three 
best French Iris, 1932 .$25\00 
DOG ROSE, (Insole, 19 30). One of the 
new English “pinks.” A very beau¬ 
tiful, large, oval-shaped flower in a 
uniform shade of soft pink, with a 
deep golden beard. 40 in. Silver 
Medal, London, 1929 .$4.00 
DON JUAN, (Cayeux, 1928). Immense 
flowers reaching over 3 inches across, 
excellent in shape with flatish al¬ 
most horizontal falls. S. light rosy- 
lilac shaded bronze; F. very wide 
purplish garnet red shading lighter 
towards the edges. Large white 
throat with brown veins. 40 in. C. 
of M., R.H.S., 1929.75c 
DOUGLAS, (J. Sass, 19 32). A blue 
violet giant of imposing stature. S. 
lavender-violet; F. petunia violet 
with saccardo-violet at the end of the 
beard. Falls flaring, apple yellow 
beard. The large blooms are held on 
40 to 44-inch branching stems. .$5.00 
ECLADOR, (Cayeux, 1932). Previous¬ 
ly named “Soleil d’Or.” Possibly the 
finest large yellow Iris for the present 
time having good form and texture; 
S. canary yellow; F. of brighter tone 
delicately veined brown at the haft, 
orange yellow beard, throat deep 
yellow. 42 in. C. of M., S.N.H.F.; 
Dykes Memorial Medal for the finest 
new Iris, 1932.$25.00 
EGYPT, (Bliss, 19 29). S. stiff and 
erect of a vivid bronze-violet; F. very 
large, long and drooping, deep vel¬ 
vety maroon purple with a black 
sheen relieved by a bright gold beard. 
44 in. $2.00 
ELOISE LAPHAM, (Lapham, 1932). A 
delightful new pink Iris. The color 
is indescribably soft and smooth, an 
even tone of delicate flesh pink. The 
flower itself is about the size and 
shape of Midgard. Exceptionally 
heavy substance, very free bloomer. 
36 in. H.M., A.I.S., 1932 .$2.00 
ELYSIAN, (Saur, 1932). A lovely 
clear daffodil yellow flower with 
artistic maroon veinings at the haft 
adding definitely to its distinctive¬ 
ness. It is one of the largest yellow 
Irises ever introduced, the flowers 
measuring over 5 inches in length. 
It has splendid form with long, al¬ 
most horizontal falls, and very heavy 
texture. 42 in. H.M., A.I.S. $2.50 
EREBIAN, (Loomis, 1931). A self of 
rich, dark, Bordeaux red, lightened 
oy a heavy gold beard. The flowers 
are large and of perfect form. An 
outstanding Iris in every way. 40 in. 
H.M., A.I.S., 1930 .$2.00 
ETHELWYN DUBUAR, (Lapham, 
19 33). A real deep pink self without 
that objectionable magenta of so 
many of the deep pinks. A very clean 
fresh color with a prominent orange 
beard. A very fine, large, handsome 
pink. Another of Mr. Lapham’s pinks 
that will go a long way in the pink 
class. 40 in. $3.00 
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