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BEARDED IRISES 
ARTISTRY (Washington 1937) A huge flower in ashes of roses 
coloring. S. well domed and large; F. semi-flaring, with faint buff 
venations at the haft. The gorgeous yellow beard and yellow styles 
give an inner' glow to this lovely and unusual iris, which has firm 
substance, a cool smooth finish and great lasting qualities. Well 
branched. 38 in. 
CASTILIAN (Washington 1937) An extremely large deep wine-red 
bi-color, almost a self, with standards just a shade lighter than the 
falls. The falls are semi-flaring of velvety Bordeaux-red with 
some veining at the haft. The heavy yellow beard and yellow center 
of the flower seem to give this dark red iris a glowing heart. Tall 
and well branched, with strong heavy substance, this iris attracted 
a great deal of attention last season. 43 in. 
CHENOA (Nesmith 1937) Deep purple self with blackish overcast. 
The standards are well domed and highly arched. The falls deep 
purple overlaid with faint black purple lines, such as we find in 
uncut velvet. Orange beard and styles of purple and yellow. A 
late blooming variety. Fragrant. 39 in. 
CHOICE (Sturtevant 1937) A light yellow bi-color with erect 
arched standards and semi-flaring falls of slightly darker yellow; 
orange yellow beard. A delightful May blooming dwarf that well 
merits the name. 9 in. 
DIMPLES (Washington 1937) A dainty pink and yellow blend 
of peach-pink coloring. S. are maize-yellow flushed with delicate 
pink, well domed and slightly fluted; F. are semi-flaring of the 
same maize-yellow overlaid with pink, with a deeper pink spot on 
each side of the fall, hence the name. Fragrant. 38 in. 
DIXIE MOONLIGHT (Washington 1937) A beautiful very late 
blooming ivory-white, with such perfect texture and finish that it 
seems almost velvety in substance. S. are warm ivory-white, 
very domed and stiff; F. are warm white, flushed with antique ivory 
on upper part of the fall and in/ the throat. Styles are ivory and 
yellow; Rich yellow beard. 39 in. 
GOLDEN AMBER (Sturtevant 1937) The name gives a perfect 
picture of this matchless glowing iris. The standards are arched 
and the color, like Chinese amber beads in sunlight. The falls are 
semi-flaring with undertone of deeper amber overcast with burn¬ 
ished orange. A reddish orange zone just below the beard adds life 
and vividness to the flower. The styles are lighter and more yellow, 
glowing orange beard. A liquid golden brown iris that received 
great acclaim last season. Plant near a clear yellow for brilliant 
garden effect. 3 ft. 
GYPSY GOLD (Washington 1937) A huge pale yellow self of firm 
texture and heavy substance which has a shimmering translucent 
appearance that is most attractive. S. cool canary yellow and domed; 
F. well flaring and of slightly deeper shade. Deep yellow beard 
and throat illumine the center of the flower. Well branched sturdy 
flowering stalks; late blooming. 39 in. 
HAVANA (Washington 1937) A golden tobacco-brown and velvety 
red iris that is most brilliant in the garden. S. glowing red 1 , heavily 
overlaid with Indian-yellow. F. Spanish-red flushed golden tobacco- 
brown at hafl and in center of the flower. Styles gold, and rich 
orange beard. 38 in. 
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