Carl Salbach 
Finest Iris 
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DARK KNIGHT—As outstanding among dark reds as Black Wings 
among the dark violet blues. 
California Gold (Mitchell 1933). A true 
“super” iris, being the brightest in 
color of any yellow iris, having been 
nicknamed “Brazen Hussy” in view of 
its luminous, gleaming coloring. One of 
the most sensational new varieties ever 
introduced, and those who have grown 
it have been just as enthusiastic as we 
who introduced it. A few of the com¬ 
ments we have heard about this mar¬ 
velous variety include: “As outstanding 
as Happy Days”; “caught general no¬ 
tice and admiration”; “Easily the out¬ 
standing iris in our collection”; “The 
darkest clear, tall golden yellow 
iris that I have ever seen”; and “Mar¬ 
velous—only one stalk, but everyone 
walked right to it.” 
Color deepest yellow, a shade deeper 
than even Crysoro. Form of bloom ex¬ 
cellent, with very large blossoms. 
Branching good, height medium. Tex¬ 
ture good, and does not fade. Late 
blooming. 30-inch. Stock limited. $ 10.00 
Candelight. Large flowers of pale pinkish 
lavender, illuminated by a rich golden 
center. A very popular iris whose late 
blooming habit helps to extend the sea¬ 
son. 36-inch. 35c; 3 for 75C 
Cardinal. One of the richest flowers of 
the Dominion race, produced by the 
same English breeder who put out 
Bruno and Mrs. Valerie West, and al¬ 
most as good a “buy” as either of 
these. Rich velvety crimson purple of 
wonderfully glossy texture. Stalks low 
and widely branched. The best in its 
color class, excepting only the new and 
taller Legend. Early. 30-inch. 
25c; 3 for 50C 
Carissima (Mitchell 1936). Clear glisten¬ 
ing white. See new introductions, page 
three. 
Carmelo. See page 28. 
Cherokee Maid. Blackish maroon, half 
oncocyclus. Unusual. Stock limited. 
Early. 20-inch. $1.00 
China Lantern. A very tall origination of 
Prof. Essig. Well named, having stan¬ 
dards of very light bronze and falls of 
Van Dyke red. Showy. 48-inch. $3.50 
China Rose (Salbach 193If). A “little 
Frieda Mohr” except that it is warmer 
in color and has a most delicate antique 
appearance. Colors exquisitely blended, 
and blooms are the most orchid-like of 
any iris. Described as orchid-rose 
warmed by a bronze undertone at the 
bottom of the standards. A decided 
favorite which flowers early and con¬ 
tinues through the season. See color 
picture, page 18. 36-inch. 
$1.50; 3 for $4.00 
Chromylla. A large, smooth yellow which 
makes a fine clump. Does particularly 
well in the Mid-West and East. Mid¬ 
season. Aw. Mer., A. I. S., 1932. 
30-inch. $1.00 
Clara Noyes. An unusual new variety with 
colors blended much as in a Talisman 
rose. Low growing, but so distinct that 
it is entirely different from any other 
iris. Standards tan, flushed heliotrope; 
falls reddish bronze, lined deeper bronze. 
Yellow beard and haft undertone of 
the same color. 
Decidedly popular. Should be ordered 
early, as the demand is heavy. Aw. Mer., 
A. I. S., 1932. Rhizomes naturally 
Small. Mid-season. 22-inch. 
750, 3 for $2.00 
Claude Aureau. A splendid ins of robust 
constitution, imposing habit and great 
size of blooms. The standards are 
golden yellow, the long wide falls are 
russet brown with a large margin of 
bronzy gold. C. M., S. N. H. F. Mid¬ 
season. 30-inch. $1.50 
Conquistador. One of the very tallest iris. 
Fine foliage, and splendid light violet 
blue flowers. Vigorous. Fragrant. 
15c; 3 for 30c 
Copper Lustre. Considered Chancellor 
Kirkland’s most outstanding iris, great¬ 
er even than Black Wings (runner-up 
for the latest Dykes Medal Award). A 
new “break” in breeding, described as 
“The outstanding iris of the century. 
Color irridescent copper, like a new 
penny.” Very definitely copper colored, 
and one of the most noteworthy new 
iris. Mid-season. 30-inch. $25.00 
Coppersmith. Flowers having a glorious 
copper-bronze sheen. Heavy substance, 
smooth finish, and fine form. Florifer- 
ous. Fragrant. Mid-season. 28-inch. 
35c; 3 for 75C 
Coralie. As distinct as any iris grown, 
this vividly colored variety is a real 
treasure. Color best described as a 
blend of pink and red that approaches 
raspberry color in effect. Medium tall, 
with good sized flowers. Mid-season. 
27- inch. $7.00 
Coronation. A deep rich yellow which 
does better than Pluie d’Or in some 
places. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
Claridad. The bluest of all. Good sub¬ 
stance. Early flowering. 30-inch. 
25c; 3 for 50c 
Crimson Glow. Brilliant crimson rose. 
Free flowering. Most showy. Late. 
28- inch. 15c; 3 for 30c 
Crown Prince. A large variegata of Do¬ 
minion form, having deep yellow stan¬ 
dards and falls of lustrous velvety 
brownish red. $ 2.00 
Cortez. A bold near-variegata of fine form. 
Standards honey colored, with falls of 
ruby red, marked white at haft. Not 
tall with us on a first year plant, but 
grows 38 inches in established plantings 
elsewhere. Highly commended in New 
England, where it was introduced. $25 
Crysoro. One of the intermediate type, 
low growing and early blooming. We 
consider this one of the best of the 
early yellows, because of its bright 
brassy gold color. Not in conflict with 
the larger and taller California Gold, 
which is a late bloomer. 20-inch. 
75c; 3 for $2.00 
Cydalise. The first noteworthy yellow 
ground plicata. Noticeable for large 
sized flowers, well poised on the firm, 
branching stem. Delicately veined. 
Floriferous. Late bloomer. 30-inch. 
50c; 3 for $1.25 
Dark Horse (Mitchell 1936). Something 
new in a dark iris. See new introduc¬ 
tions, page three. 
Dark Knight (Salbach 193U). This mag¬ 
nificent 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 
majestic iris varies with the light—for 
at times it appears as inky black as Dr. 
Kirkland’s Black Wings, yet from other 
angles it offers a rich ruby glow, the 
like of which we have found in no other 
iris. 
A tall, noble flower that is a “stand¬ 
out” in any company. Perfectly formed 
blooms and the deep rich color carry 
clear across the garden. Unusually fine 
substance and finish. Retains its out¬ 
standing color qualities under light. 
Late. 45-inch. $7.50 
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