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CARL SALBACH • IRISES 
[1934 
Pink Jewel (Salbach 1933). A very “warm” 
pink that has been unusually popular in the 
garden. Color pinkish lilac, with falls over¬ 
laid a glowing tourmaline pink. Increases 
rapidly and splendid for massing. One of 
the most popular smaller iris we know, and 
splendid when shown under electric light. 
.$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Pink Satin (Sass 1930). The great appeal of 
this flower is the fine satiny finish. One of 
the most delicate of all the “pink” iris. .$3.00 
Pioneer (Bliss). A fine rich red purple with a 
bluish sheen. Large flowers well placed on 
branching spikes. 36".35c; 3 for 70c 
Pluie d’Or (Cayeux 1928). A tall, pure, rich 
yellow with glistening golden buds and 
striking yellow beard. The widely and sym¬ 
metrically branched stems carry an abun¬ 
dance of canary-colored flowers. Cert, of 
Merit, S. N. H. F. and the W. R. Dykes 
medal in 1928, for the finest new iris of the 
year. 36".$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Prairie Gold (Sass 1926). A deep golden yel¬ 
low self. Medium large blooms on branching 
34" stems.35c; 3 for 70c 
President Pilkington (Cayeux). This fine new 
blend, although generally compared to Dolly 
Madison, is totally distinct. Large, of bold 
form, well-branched, many buds to stalk, 
and medium tall. Standards vinaceous buff 
underlaid old gold, with falls of soft violet 
faintly edged silvery brown. 
The elegant dignity of this iris gives it a 
charm that is difficult to describe. Color 
almost a repeat of the attractive Mme. Dur- 
rand .$5.00 
Primrose (Sturtevant). Clear primrose yellow. 
Long blooming. Fine for mass effect. 30". 
.25c; 3 for 50c 
Princess Beatrice. A fine broad flower of lus¬ 
trous lavender with flaring falls, satiny tex¬ 
ture, and exceptional substance. Often listed 
as Pallida dalmatica.20c; 3 for 35c 
Purissima (Mohr-Mitchell). It is going to be 
very hard to improve on this splendid flower 
for a pure white of great poise, fine form, 
and heavy substance. With the sun shining 
through it, this iris has the iridescent ap¬ 
pearance of frosted glass. Perfectly branched. 
See illustration.$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Querida (Mohr-Mitchell 1930). Almost exactly 
of Afterglow coloring, but twice as large and 
of better shape and substance. The delicate 
pinkish lavender flowers, with style branches, 
beard and hafts all flushed yellow, give a 
warm pastel effect. Often blooms in fall. 
42".50c; 3 for $1.00 
Rameses (Sass). A very rich gold, pink, and 
apricot blend, one of the finest, and a Dykes 
Medal winner. Plants vigorous and hardy, 
stems branching and full of bloom. 36". 
.$ 2.00 
Realm (Baker). One of the finest of the tall 
blues. The flowers are large and of uniform 
rich periwinkle blue. The blooms are well 
spaced on stem. Very late. First class Cert. 
R. H. S. 1931. 40".35c; 3 for 70c 
Rayo de Sol (Mohr-Mitchell 1930). The Span¬ 
ish word for sunbeam was given this seed¬ 
ling because of its bright yellow color. It is 
a sister of Mirasol, but has proved more 
vigorous, and its flowers, 4" high and 314" 
broad, are larger. The color is lemon chrome 
(Ridgway), a bright clear yellow, the flar¬ 
ing falls having a few white lines at the 
haft. 36".75c; 3 for $1.75 
Red Wing (Sass). A big bronzy red very much 
like Allies in color, but much larger and 
taller. One of the most attractive of the 
moderately priced reds.$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Rialgar (Sturtevant). A very free flowering 
rich yellow iris that has splendid carrying 
quality. Begins to bloom in early midseason 
and continues for a long time. It is a deep 
buttercup yellow with bronze striping on 
the flaring falls. 24".25c; 3 for 50c 
Rita. Blue.20c; 3 for 35c 
Rob Roy (Kirkland 1931). This fine iris, which 
merits a place among the best reds on form, 
color, etc., alone, is of great additional value 
because it is such an early bloomer, being 
the first big red to show color in our garden. 
Dominating color is bordeaux, a color of 
great carrying quality. Texture excellent, 
and does not fade.$2.50 
Romola (Bliss). Bicolor of pale lilac standards 
and velvety red violet falls. Free flowering 
and exceedingly beautiful. Fragrant. 40". 
.35c; 3 for 70c 
Ronda (Mohr-Mitchell 1932). We have a very 
possessive feeling for this rich ruby red iris 
because we saw it first in Mr. Mitchell’s 
garden the year he was in Europe. It 
bloomed far down in the swale yet the first 
flower caught our eyes and we could hardly 
get down there fast enough to see the bril¬ 
liant newcomer. It is the brightest red we 
have ever seen, beautifully proportioned, of 
heavy texture and of medium height. Makes 
a colorful clump for the middle of the bor¬ 
der. It also rates high as an individual 
stalk. 30".$2.50 
Rosado (Mohr). A beautiful clear soft pink, 
tall and a strong grower. 40". .25c; 3 for 50c 
Rose Mitchell (Essig). A lovely rose colored 
self. 48".$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Roseway. A bright rose pink with vivid orange 
beard.25c; 3 for 50c 
Rosy Asia (Mitchell 193'f). A pinker edition 
of Asia, with broader falls and fine full form. 
A most delicate and delightful blend which 
is at its best under electric light. Large 
blooms. 
Falls pale Chinese violet, flushed deeper 
in center, with warm lilac standards and 
bright yellow beard. An iris which should 
be of great interest to breeders, as Mr. 
Mitchell has himself been using it in his 
breeding for pinks.$3.00 
Rosultra (Essig). A rose colored iris that 
makes a good garden clump as it has fine 
carrying qualities. 40".60c; 3 for $1.50 
