< IIIKK (Jacob Sass. 1926) \ fine big blue purple inter¬ 
mediate, very dark and a line companion for the redder 
toned Challenger. 22 inches. 25c. 
GLARA NO A KS (II. P. Sass. 19.11) A gorgeous blend of 
orange, yellow, and red of Talisman rose coloring. $3.00. 
COLOSSUS (Ii. I'. Sass. 1931) The biggest American 
iris and probably the largest in the world, exceeding 
Aiene. A dark purple of line quality, lias produced 
blooms almost ten inches tall. $5.00. 
< 1 RUS (11. P. Sass, 1931)—A gem among yellow irises 
and an intermediate that blooms well into the tall beard¬ 
ed season. Medium sized flowers of fine form and sub¬ 
stance on graceful 31 inch stems, empire yellow with a 
much deeper splash at the end of the beard giving a 
glowing effect. The tallest intermediate. 50c. 
DOUGLAS (Jacob Sass, 1932)—A blue violet blended 
bicolor of imposing size and height. S light lavender 
violet. F litho purple shading to light lavender-violet at 
the edge with brown shaded hafts. Flaring falls, pale 
yellow beard. The big blooms are held on 10 to I I inch 
branching stems. $4.00. 
DOXA (II. P. Sass, 1928)—A most popular and well rated 
intermediate of great size and novel coloring. Originally 
named Olive Giant. S light chalcedony yellow. F olive 
bull blue tint at center. Heavy substance. Twenty inches. 
50c. 
EVENTIDE (II. P. Sass, 1926)—A hazy blue toned self, 
lias lilac on the color chart. Much liked for its soft color¬ 
ing. 25c. 
EUPHONY (II. P. Sass, 1929)—An iris of (Iphelia type but 
of distinctive form and taller than the well-know n French 
blend and of more intense coloring. S conical, ruffled, 
mustard yellow tipped with chamois. F the same over¬ 
laid vinaceous. Medium to large flowers on 36 inch 
stems, the distant effect being a rich, deep yellow'. Ex¬ 
ceptionally vigorous. 25c. 
Japanese Iris 
A large flower of extra heavy substance with the characteristic ruffling 
that is shown in our plicata series. S Naples yellow dotted purple. F 
white striped brown at the haft with purple dots along the distinct 
yellow beard. Flaring falls. 25c. 
JUMBO (Jacob Sass, 1927)—An enormous dark velvety bicolor with 
blue violet standards and dark red violet falls that deserves better 
acquaintance. Makes a grand group. S Vanderpoel’s violet. F mulberry 
purple. Vivid yellow beard. Height, 36 inches. 25c. 
KING JUBA (II. P. Sass, 1931)—The cleanest, clearest colored of the 
new large flowered tall variegatas, the brilliant contrast between the 
yellow standards and wide solid deep velvety red falls making this a 
striking and much admired iris. Very large flowers on 36 to 10 inch 
stems. $1.00. 
KING KARL (Jacob Sass, 1925)—The best know n and best liked plicata 
blend. Beautifully ruffled light pinkish cinnamon standards. F cream 
sanded in an all over pattern of liseran purple with a yellow beard. 
The bloom takes on beautiful rosy tones as it ages. 27 inches. 25c. 
KING TUT (II. P. Sass, 1925)—Notable for its beautiful brilliant brown 
and red tones that fairly blaze in bright sun. Parent of some of our 
finest reds and blends. F Hessian brown. S and stigmas cacao brown. 
Haft and beard golden yellow, the general effect in the garden of 
brilliant red. 50c. 
LADDIE BOY (II. P. Sass, 1931) A three flowered dwarf bearded 
hybrid of rich deep blue purple bicoloring. 25c. 
LONA (Jacob Sass, 1923) Another fine plicata t>pe of unique coloring 
and pattern. S pale purplish vinaceous, white at center, ruffled; F cream 
dotted and striped eupatorium purple with a yellow glow' at the haft 
and center. Twenty-seven inches. 25c. 
MATILDA (Jacob Sass, 1929)—The bluest of all the plicatas and a 
flow'er of beautiful pattern and coloring. \\ lute ground with a stippling 
of soft bluish violet. Medium large flow-er. Thirty inches. 25c. 
MIDGARD (II. P. Sass, 1926)—The best known and most popular pink 
and yellow blend, always in demand. An iris of exquisite coloring which 
does not fade and has firm, heavy substance. Both standards and falls 
yellow with a flush of clear pink. A strong grower and free bloomer. 
Thirty inches. Every collection should have this iris. 25c. 
AIIDVi EST (II. P. Sass, 1923)—Another plicata type and like all these 
plicatas of distinct character. Heavily ruflled large flowers with a dotting 
of rose on a white ground. 25c. 
GOLDEN HELMET (31-58) (Jacob Sass, 1933)—S ochra- 
ceous tawny at the edge, yellow ochre at the midrib and 
buckthorn brown at the claw. F Morocco red overlaid 
oxblood red, bronze haft striped Morocco red, prominent 
orange beard. Height 35 inches, stem low branc hed 
carrying 8 to 12 buds. A brilliant variegata that shines in any plant¬ 
ing. $15.00. 
GOLDEN LIGHT (Ii. P. Sass, 1933)—A seedling of Euphony with the 
distinctive form and size of Euphony, 10 inches tall with low branched 
stems. It is a cinnamon colored blend, one of the new tones of novel 
hue and particularly valuable in garden arrangements. In the color class 
with Jean Cayeux, Vishnu, and other brown toned blends, but brighter 
and of better carrying quality. $10.00. 
GOLDEN WEST (Jacob Sass, 1931)—S Empire yellow, F Wax yellow, 
Orange beard, intermediate. $2.50. 
GOLDEN HARVEST (Jacob Sass, 1930)—The only yellow fall blooming 
intermediate which suggested the name. S olive yellow, bluish at the 
haft. F yellow citron, haft sulphur yellow, striped white with a brown 
and bluish sheen. Distinct orange beard. Surprising and cheerful in late 
fall. $1.00. 
GRAY CLOUD (PO No. 32-2) (Jacob Sass, 1933)—This is a subtle 
blend of blue, gray, red, green, and brown. S pale campanula blue with 
brownish red stripes at the base and a brown purple sheen through the 
center of t he flower. F and stigmas dawn gray with brown purple stripes 
on the haft merging into a brown purple blotch at the end of the beard. 
Green stripes extend from the blotch to the edge of the falls. Beard 
white tipped with brown and yellow. Two medium sized blooms on foot 
high stems. $2.50. 
IMPERIAL BLUSH (II. P. Sass, 1933)—A beautiful large blush pink 
with 10 inch branching stems. The finest light pink to date. $5.00. 
IRMA POLLOCK (H. P. Sass, 1931)—In effect a much lighter toned 
Waconda and of equally fine quality. S magenta, F velvety carmine, 
with lighter margin. A flower of medium size and telling garden effect. 
36 inches. 75c. 
JOYCETTE (Jacob Sass, 1932)—A sensational red iris last year and 
declared by many critics to be the finest yet introduced. It is redder 
than Red Wing with remarkable carrying quality, the one iris that 
catches the eye in any planting. S raisin purple; F blackish purple. \ erv 
large flower measuring 6 to 6J.j inches. 12 inch low branched stems. A 
superlative iris. The effect with the sun shining through it is a rich, 
blazing red. Form excellent and substance heavy with usually three or 
four blooms open at once. Long blooming period. $10.00. 
JUBILEE (Jacob Sass, 1923)—This and King Karl are our best known 
and most popular plicata blends. Jubilee is in eflect a lighter King Karl 
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