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MOTIF C Sturt. 1931) A red-purple of deep velvety substance, 
more brilTiant than Pioneer; splendid iris. 38 in. $ .75 
MOZAMBIQUE (Mead-Riedel 1934) A glowing red-purple; large 
well-formed flowers, borne on tall stems; fragrant; 37 in. $1.50 
MT. CLOUD (Milliken 1936) A stately blue-white iris of satiny 
sheen. The large standards are closely held together, the broad 
falls are flaring and well shaped. The flowers are nicely placed on 
well branched stalks. H. M., A- I. S. 1936. ft. $5.00 
MUSSOLINI (Dykes) The falls are rich dark velvety blue, the 
standards a lighter shade. One of the last dark-blue irises to 
bloom. Silver Medal London Show. 40 in. $2.50 
NARAIN (Shuber 1936) A distinctive blue iris of fine form and 
silken finish. The flowers are large and flaring, the creamy throat, 
and yellow beard tipped blue add greatly to the beauty of the flower. 
38 in. $5.00 
NARANJA (Mitchell 1935) A large flower of definite orange tone. 
S. are bright Empire yellow; F. are zinc orange at the haft with 
yellow markings in the center, the remainder of the falls ochraceous 
orange ; Orange vellow beard. A new distinct break in color. H. M., 
A. I. S. 1936. A. M., A. T. S. 1937. 44 in. $10.00 
NATIVIDAD (M. M. 1932) Warm creamy white of perfect sub¬ 
stance and form, with yellow throat and yellow beard; excellent. 
$1.50 
NENE (Cay. 1928) Huge iris in tones of lilac and red. 44 in. $1.00 
NEOS (Sturtevant 1937) An exquisite pink and yellow blend. The 
standards and falls have a clear yellow background flushed with 
pink deepening at the tip of the blade to Rosaline-purple. The 
apricot and yellow heart of the flower is glorified by the intense 
orange beard, ft. $7.50 
NOBILITY (Nesmith 1938) See introductions page 3. $10.00 
NORDIC (Kirk. 1934) Large, well-formed flowers of most striking 
color; standards are golden tan, the falls red-violet. 40 in. $1.00 
NORMA GAGE (Gage 1934) S. White flushed soft pink; F. white 
flecked with pink; orange beard; distinctive and lovely. 34 in. $ .50 
NOW ETA (H. P. Sass 1932) A lovely blend wfith ruffled flowers 
of pink slightly flushed with blue. 32 in. $ .75 
NURMAHAL (Nic. 1931) Deep brown-violet and reddish brown. 
$ .50 
OR I AN A (H. P. Sass 1933) Clear crystal white; .splendid form 
and substance; large flowers. H. M., A. I. S. 1933. 34 in. $1.00 
OSCEOLA (Wiesner 1937) Described as a glorified and absolutely 
hardy Souv. de Loet. Michaud. . A sky blue self with a crepy, 
crinkly texture which is most appealing. 36 in. $2.00 
PACIFIC (Essig 1929) Glistening deep blue; excellent. 38 in. $ .50 
PADISHAH (Kirkland 1937) The well domed standards are amber 
yellow'. The semi-flaring falls are slightly deeper with an overcoat 
of metallic yellow which gives a frosted glistening sheen that is 
most effective. The well branched stem is graceful and strong; the 
plants increase rapidly and are free blooming. An excellent iris. 
38 in. $10.00 
PALE MOONLIGHT (Essig 1930) Pale campanula-blue; orange 
beard; large, tall and charming. H. M., A. I. S. 1933. 47 in. $1.00 
PARTHENON (Con. 1934) a tall and stately cool white of excel¬ 
lent form and .substance; erolden beard; a great addition to any gar¬ 
den. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 40 in. $2.00 
PEER GY NT (Washington 1934) A large flowered plicata with 
deep lavender and buff markings. The standards are arched and 
closelv held, the falls very horizontal and flaring. Tall and well 
branched; an entirly new type of plicata. 38 in. $3.50 
PHEBUS (Cay. 1930) Gear lemon-yellow; orange beard. 40 in. 
$ 1.00 
PHOSPHOR (Shull 1931) A yellow self of heavy substance and 
wide flaring form; bright yellow beard. 38 in. $ .50 
PIED PIPER (Stahlman 1937) A large buff plicata with tall four 
branched stalks. The graceful well domed standards have a cream 
background washed and powdered cinnamon-buff. The semi-flaring 
falls are creamv w'hite, lightly bordered with cinnamon-buff. Styles 
yellow and buff, rich yellow beard. .A.n extremely attractive and 
valuable addition to the plicata group. 40 in. $7.50 
PINK BUTTERFLY (Washington 1934) A lustrous pink blend 
with .smooth firm texture; S. domed and arched: F. semi-flaring 
with deeper pink thumb mark in center of each fall, well branched. 
The flow'ers grow’ more beautiful on the second day; late blooming 
40 in. $3.50 
PRESIDENT PILKINGTON (Cay. 1933) An imposing iris in size 
and height, being a blend of buff and blue, with bright yellow beard 
and yellow throat. C. M., S. N. H. F. 46 in. $ .50 
PROF. S- B. MITCHELL (Cay. 1933) A velvety rose purple self 
of huge size. S. clear rose purple. F. seem darker on account of 
extreme velvety texture. Slight reticulations at the haft. Brownish 
gold beard. Special prize, 1933 Paris. 32 in. $4.00 
PURPLE EVE (Tobie 1928) An iris of great brilliancy, very vel¬ 
vety raisin-purple flowers. Tall and outstanding in garden value. 
$ .75 
RED COMET (McKee 1936) An extremely handsome deep coppery 
red flower, with domed standards of reddish copper, and well- 
rounded semi-flaring ifalls of lustrous velvety brown red. Intense 
yellow beard. H. M., A. 1. S. 1935. 40 in. $8.00 
RED DOMINION (Ayres 1931) A brilliant glowing red with well 
arched standards, and velvety horizontal falls. 38 in. $1.00 
RED EMBER (Sturt. 1931) S. are more pink than Alcazar; F. 
velvety dark crimson, orange-yellow throat; brilliant flower. 43 in. 
$ .50 
RED ROBE (Nich. 1930) Red-violet iris of perfect shape; very 
velvety; medium height. H. M., A. 1. S. 1932. $1.00 
ROBERT (Ayres 1933) A splendid medium yellow with very 
smooth finish and heavy substance; large flowers well placed on tall, 
sturdy stems. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 39 in. $2.50 
ROB ROY (Kirkland 1931) A large rich maroon-red iris with ex¬ 
cellent height and branching. More brilliant than Dauntless. 38 in. 
$ .50 
ROMAN GOLD (Tobie 1936) Brilliant glistening yellow flowers 
of smooth finish and firm texture, illumined by a strong orange 
beard. 30 in. $2.50 
ROSE DOMINION (Con. 1930) Deep old rose self with very vel¬ 
vety horizontal falls; outstanding. H. M., A. I. S. 1932. $1.50 
ROSY FLUSH (Tobie 1936) Described by the originator as “The 
pinkest iris in my garden”. A tall graceful pink self with golden 
beard and yellow glow throughout the (center of the flower. 40 in. 
$5.00 
ROSY WINGS (Gage 1935) S. are domed and deep pink in center, 
with coppery markings at the edge; F. semi-flaring and of dark 
rose with border of copper. An excellent blend and has .srreat 
garden value. H. M., A. I. S. 1934. A. M., A. T. S. 1936. 40 in. 
$12.00 
ROYAL BEAUTY (McKee 1932) An intense deep velvety blue; 
tall and well branched, H. M., A. 1. S. 1931. A. M., A. 1. S. 1932. 
$ 1.00 
RUBEO (M. M. 1931) S. are deep glistening rose; falls are broad, 
thick textured and of deep velvety maroon 48 in. $ .75 
SAM DAVIS (Washington 1934) Well-formed flowers of glowing 
red. with domed standards and semi-flaring falls, of firm texture. 
Very long blooming season. 39 in. $3.50 
SANDIA (Wmsn. 1934) A popular deep pink blend of heavy tex¬ 
ture and excellent form, well branched and very floriferous. 39 in. 
$1.75 
SARACEN (Nesmith 1938) See introductions page 3. $25.00 
SEDUCTION (Cay. 1933) An alluring plicata from France which 
merits all praise given it. S. ivory white feathered with deep lilac; 
F. ivory background, powdered and sanded with bronzy lilac at 
bn CP nf thp throat merging into lilac at the margin. Beard yellow. 
C. M., S. N. H. F. 1933. A. M., A. 1. S. 1937. 40 in. $3.50 
SENSATION (Cay. 1925) Enormous corn flower blue iris of per¬ 
fect form and substance. C. M., S. N. H. F. 1926. 40 in. $1.50 
SHEBA (Kirkland 1938) A magnificent iris of deep velvety rose 
red and copper with a suffusion of gold throughout the center of the 
flower Large flowers on tall well branched stalks. Might be termed 
a larger, richer, and more brilliant Junaluska. 40 in. $15.00 
SHINING WATERS (Fssig 1933) Beautiful clear campanula-blue 
flowers borne on verv tall and well-branched stems. The finest blue 
of 1934. H. M., A. 1. S. 1934. A. M., A. L S. 1935. 48 in. $1.25 
SIERRA BLUE (Fssig 1932) Smooth flower of clear blue, tall and 
well branched; excellent. H. M., A. 1. S. 1933. Dykes Medal 
1935. 48 in. $1.50 
SILENT WATERFALL (Essig 1936) A very large and tall white 
iris of unusual coloring. The standards are white with a definite 
blue tone, reminding one of a mountain water-fall, the semi-flaring 
falls are creamy white, like drifting spray. 50 in. $4.00 
