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CARL SALBACH • IRISES 
[1934 
1934 INTRODUCTIONS 
Combining the Mitchell and Salbach introductions for 1934, we have 
a group that we believe can, without exaggeration, be described as the 
finest set of new iris offered by any one firm in a single season, possibly 
excepting the Mohr-Mitchell iris we introduced in 1927. 
All seven of our introductions are outstanding and distinct, but four 
of these creations go much further—so much so, in fact, that we pre¬ 
dict that they will set a new standard in each of their respective color 
classes. These are: Happy Days, a pure yellow of El Capitan size and 
form; Dark Knight, a big noble mahogany colored iris; Brunhilde, a 
deep blue violet self; and Neon, a glowing near-variegata. The other 
three were very popular in our garden. China Rose and Rosy Asia are 
“pinkish” iris of different types, and Peacemaker a fine pale blue 
blend. 
Incidentally, we point with pride to our introductions of last season, 
for California Gold, Sunol, Eleanor Blue, and Pink Jewel have all per¬ 
formed even better than we had anticipated, and have completely jus¬ 
tified our faith in them. 
The new introductions: 
Brunhilde (Salbach 1934). A tall, dark blue- 
violet self that establishes a new level of 
quality for iris of this type. A most regal 
iris that will be particularly welcome be¬ 
cause of its color intensity, and its unusu¬ 
ally smooth finish. 
Large blooms that are an example of per¬ 
fect form in an iris of the flaring fall type. 
Well branched stalks, with a full quota of 
blooms. Color by Ridgway “dark soft bluish 
violet,” with unusual blue beard. Splendid 
under artificial light. 
An iris that adds a note of real character 
to any garden. 40 inches. §15.00. 
Dark Knight (Salbach 1934). This magnifi¬ 
cent mahogany red iris is the richest we 
have seen in its color class, and is a fine 
bold grower with large, well formed blooms. 
The color impression created by this ma¬ 
jestic iris varies with the light—for at times 
it appears as inky black as Dr. Kirkland’s 
Black Wings, yet from other angles it of¬ 
fers a rich ruby glow, the like of which we 
have found in no other iris. 
A tall, noble flower that is a “standout” 
in any company. Perfectly formed blooms 
and the deep rich color carries clear across 
the garden. Unusually fine substance and 
finish. Retains its outstanding color quali¬ 
ties under light. 
Technical description: Height 45". Bloom 
5(4" from top to bottom, and falls 2(4" 
across. Color defies Ridgway description, 
but the closest match is: Falls-violet car¬ 
mine overlaid velvety-black. Standards, 
transluscent blackish red-purple. (Note— 
Despite the Ridgway color-term, the flower 
carries no suggestion of the color commonly 
called “purple”.) §15.00. 
Happy Days (Mitchell 1934). A real triumph 
in yellow breeding which bids fair, in time, 
to become the most popular iris in the 
United States. An immense clear yellow, 
most easily described as a yellow El Capitan, 
although in established plantings the blooms 
will be slightly larger than those of the 
latter. 
Perfectly branched, with each stalk car¬ 
rying seven or eight massive blooms. Color, 
clear pinard yellow, with the falls being a 
shade deeper than the standards, and the 
beard an attractive orange yellow. Unusual 
glistening finish. 
Although deriving its size from its Dykes 
parentage, the use of a clear yellow seedling 
as the other parent has eliminated any 
tendency towards flecking and fading. 
Blooms measure 7(4" from top to bottom, 
and 3(4" across the falls. Height 40". Flow¬ 
ers through the season. 
We venture to predict that Happy Days 
will remain sensationally outstanding as 
long as has the remarkable Frieda Mohr. 
Due to the unusually heavy sale at bloom¬ 
ing time, we advise ordering early, as we 
anticipate a complete sell-out early in the 
season. §25.00. 
China Rose (Salbach 1934). A “little Frieda 
Mohr” except that it is warmer in color and 
has a most delicate antique appearance. 
Standards Chinese violet, falls bright ma¬ 
genta with bronze undertone at the haft. 
(Colors from Ridgway.) 
A seedling from Frieda Mohr x Roseway, 
and, we believe, a likely prospect for use in 
breeding for pinks. Height 2(4 feet, blooms 
of medium size, hence the introductory 
price of §3.00. 
