Most of the irises described in this 
section are new and have not been 
catalogued before by us, but a few ALICE HARDING (Cayeux 1933) M. 40". A soft 
are older varieties whose true toned satiny yellow of clear coloring and splendid 
worth was determined recently substance. S. primrose yellow, F. same tone shaded 
soft buff at base; conspicuous orange beard. The tall 
stalks are well branched and the form of the flower 
similar to the well known Princess Beatrice. $20.00 
Dykes Medal, Paris, 1933. 
BLITHESOME (Connell 1935) M. 42". Described 
as a gold and white bicolor. S. arched; F. ovate and 
flaring, of warm yellow white overlaid golden yellow 
so heavily that it gives the effect of a yellow bicolor. 
Style arms and beard rich golden yellow. $20.00 
COPPER LUSTRE (Kirkland 1934) M. 40". A 
striking gold and copper blend totally unlike any¬ 
thing in commerce. Described by one admirer as 
“sparkling in the sunlight like a nearly new penny." 
The flowers are large and well formed and the foliage 
luxuriant. $40.00 
EILAH (Loomis 1935). M. 38". The beautiful deep 
yellow self known to visitors in our garden as J. 20. 
its seedling number. In size it is almost as large as 
W. R. Dykes, but we can guarantee it to be perfectly 
hardy and a splendid bloomer. Many have written to 
ask if this was to be named, but we preferred to give 
it a thorough testing before offering it in our list. 
It is a fine iris in every way and a worthy addition 
to our list of novelties. $20.00 
ELLA WINCHESTER (Grinter 1935) M. 40". This 
superb iris was produced by J. H. Grinter, originator 
of some of the best varieties of recent years. It is a 
large, glowing mahogany red self of very fine form. 
The thick, deep velvety falls have no venation and 
blend softly with the brown velvet haft. The bloom 
stalk is tall and sturdy and the large flowers are well 
placed and in proportion, with three or four open at 
one time. A good grower, increases well and is hardy. 
It has everything a real iris should have. $20.00 
Note: Named in honor of the late Mrs. Charles L. Winchester. 
Sr., wife of the President of the J. B. Lyon Co., publishers 
of Flower Grower. Deeply interested in her own beautiful 
garden, she did much to encourage the growing of lovely 
flowers in Albany, her native city. 
EILAH 
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