MONADNOCK (Salbach 1937). This 
magnificent new creation, certainly one 
of the showiest iris in existence, is a 
real addition to the field. The color, 
completely new in iris, is rose-red, and 
is so vivid that Monadnock can be per¬ 
fectly matched for color at a distance 
of sixty yards. It is self-colored with 
yellow beard, and the flowers are simply 
gigantic. The color by Ridgway is 
“Indian Lake”, a term in no way de¬ 
scriptive, but we give it merely for 
those who wish to check it with the 
chart. 
Bred from Marquita x Dark Knight, 
it has two hardy parents. It inherits 
its huge blooms from Marquita, and 
its height from Dark Knight, and 
more vigorous than either parent. This 
iris will undoubtedly rank as one of 
the finest we have introduced, and will 
unquestionably be a leader in its class 
for many years to come. Late. 44- 
inch. $20.00 
SUNBURST (Mitchell 1937). Tested in 
three regions — the Pacific Northwest, 
the Mid-West, and New England, and 
definitely proving itself a real head¬ 
liner in each case, this fine iris is a fit 
companion for Sydney B. Mitchell’s 
other championship yellows. Reports, 
in fact, include the opinions of one 
very competent judge to the effect 
that Sunburst is Sydney B. Mitchell’s 
finest yellow. Certainly a muchly de¬ 
sired iris, for it is of a new tone, and 
entirely distinct in form. The color is 
a deep rich yellow self, deeper than 
California Gold, but soft instead of 
bright, and yet a pure yellow. Good 
low branching, and has endured par¬ 
ticularly hard seasons and proven that 
it is not only perfectly hardy, but very 
vigorous in every case. Of entirely 
different parentage from any of the 
other new yellows, therefore complete¬ 
ly distinct. Mid-season. 42-inch. $15.00 
SONG OF GOLD (Essig 1937). A clear, 
large flowered yellow iris that merits a 
front row spot along with the Cham¬ 
pion yellows we have already intro¬ 
duced. A vigorous grower, very dis¬ 
tinct, clear of color, well branched, and 
magnificent as a clump. Differs from 
all our other yellows in that it is of 
Santa Barbara flaring fall type, and in 
that its color is distinct — clear and 
soft, just a shade deeper than that of 
Happy Days. Very large, ideally 
branched, of non Dykes form, and color 
(by Ridgway) clear yellow, deeper at 
haft. Orange beard. Firmest texture, 
and deliciously scented. Not more than 
one to a customer. Early mid-season. 
38-inch. $15.00 
VALIANT (Sturtevant 1937). A very 
distinct new iris with standards of iri¬ 
descent old gold (Ridgway) with strong 
orange beard and haft of old gold with 
balance of falls wistaria violet. Per¬ 
fectly branched and proportioned, with 
well domed standards. This was from 
a cross Miss Sturtevant made while 
visiting Mr. Mitchell’s gardens some 
years ago — and which has proved 
itself very fine in both Miss Sturte- 
vant’s garden and our own. Listed here 
with our exclusive introductions, but 
actually not an exclusive, as half of 
the stock went to Miss Sturtevant who 
is offering it through Mrs. Elizabeth 
Nesmith’s catalog. Early mid-season. 
36-inch. $10.00 
Bottom Left — MONADNOCK Right — MISS CALIFORNIA 
Top Left — BRONZINO 
GROUP COLLECTION — Sufficient 
stock permits us to offer four of 
our new introductions, an outstand¬ 
ing group, in collection: One rhi¬ 
zome each, of Bronzino, Charm, 
Sunburst, and Valiant for $40.00 
In addition, we are joint introducers of 
the following outstanding 1937 releases 
(More complete description given in gen¬ 
eral list): 
BABET. Delicate, Siberian, lavender, 
marked yellow. See page 26. $5.00 
BOULDERADO. Very fine pearly blend 
that approached pink. See page 9. 
$ 10.00 
CASQUE D’OR. Rich dai’k variegata; 
an improved El Tovar. See page 11. 
$ 20.00 
MATA HARI. Splendid blue-black. See 
page 17. $15.00 
MIDWEST GEM. Bold, pearly toned, 
faintly flushed pink. See page 17. 
$ 20.00 
ORLOFF. Rich brown plicata. See 
page 19. $20.00 
OURAY. Brilliant brownish red. Small. 
See page 20. $5.00 
SANDALWOOD. Buff blend. See page 
21. $20.00 
THE RED DOUGLAS. Huge, rich new 
red. See page 24. $25.00 
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