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BUECHLEY'S GIANT (Buech. '33) Jack the Giant-KiUer might 
have climbed this instead of his bean stalk — the stems are so tall 
and sturdy; they adequately support light blue-purple flowers of 
gigantic size. 40". $.S0 
BURNING BRONZE (Ayres '34) Alight with a bronze glow — in¬ 
tense flames shoot out from the center of the flower, giving a warm 
radiant metallic luster over all. The flowers are large, with semi- 
flaring falls of good substance. 40". A.M. '36. $3.50 
BYZANTIUM (Ayres '33) Of old, the colorful royalty of Europe 
gathered at Byzantium; today, this ancient pageantry is displayed 
to us in the iris Byzantium. We see a flower of tan-brown back¬ 
ground with an iridescent blue flush on the falls and gold glistening 
over all. 32" $2.00 
CABALLERO (Nich. '35) This Cabellero rides forth in a red- 
lavender blouse and rosy-red pants with a satiny sheen. He is sturdy 
and strong, has a fine build, and keeps his domed head high up. 
44". $2.50 
CADMIA (Emig. '34) A delightful pale primrose yellow, almost a 
self, that smiles at us at all times, rain or shine. The erect 30" stems 
carry large flowers. $ 1.00 
CALIFORNIA COLD (M.M. '33) "A veritable mine of gold" — the 
largest, richest, deepest and best yellow in our garden — need we 
say more? The broad petals of deep rich gold make this well-rounded 
flower a lustrous sight to behold, in these silver days. F.D.R. has 
not objected to our hoarding this gold, so why shouldn't you enjoy 
this tall beautiful bright yellow iris? A.M. '37. $3.50 
CAPRI (Schr. '36) The Italian sunshine has tanned this large yellow 
iris of superb form and extremely heavy substance. The warm 
yellow of the standards becomes fawn, or taffy-gold, on the nicely 
flaring falls, making a soft and pleasing effect in the front border. 
Capri won the blue ribbon in the seedling class, and was also 
awarded the Grand Championship at the Minnesota Iris show in 
'35. 30". $4.00 
CARNELIAN (Loth.) Large red flowers grow in great profusion 
on sturdy, vigorous, well-branched four foot stalks. Early and out¬ 
standing. $.50 
CHEERIO (Ayres '34) A striking red bi-color that brings a smiling 
cheer into all our hearts. The large, finely formed flowers have 
lustrous tan standards and glowing velvety red falls, and are among 
the brightest and most beautiful of the many reds. Let this "flame 
in the garden" dominate and cheer you and your garden. 40". 
H.M. '36. $3.50 
. . . Alice Harding and Cheerio! $5.50. 
CHEWINK (Wmsn. '37) Table Iris. A daintier, paler, "littler" 
Mary Barnett. A light violet self with arching standards 
and flaring falls ,with a rich yellow beard. Vigorous. 18". 
$1.50 
CHINA LANTERN (Essig '33) This lantern, with its luminous old 
gold standards and falls of impelling red-violet, gladly lights our 
path and guides our footsteps through the maze of iris. 40". $ 1.00 
CHINA MAID (Mill. '36) This little maid from China comes to us 
in all the delicate colors of old Chinese porcelain. The standards 
are a delightful soft lilac-pink, suffused with copper, the falls are 
mallow-pink, flushed with lilac and blended and lightly edged 
with bronze. It has all the good qualities of shape, substance and 
growth. 40". $10.00 
CHINA ROSE (Salb. '34) Not a piece of china, nor a red, red rose, 
but "the most orchid-like iris I have ever seen." This is a low-growing 
Frieda Mohr, pink and lavender, delicately shaded. 30". $.50 
CHOSEN (White '37) Chosen because it is a taller, larger and 
deeper Lady Paramount. The yellow flowers, 5^ x 5J4, 
are perfectly formed, thick and Arm. The texture is fine, 
/ the color clear; it is a strong grower (with no Dykes) and 
has tall rigid well-branched stalks. 50". $25.00 
CHROMYLLA (Loom. '31) A soft-toned uniform chrome yellow 
that holds its color. The large, smooth finished and heavy textured 
flowers are well-placed on strong stalks. 40". 3 for $1.00, $.50 
CHRISTABEL (Laph. '36) A brillian;, rich red. We think it Mr. 
Lapham's best introduction, and worthy of more than all the praise 
bestowed on other reds. Its standards are dark wine colored; the 
falls red, slightly suffused with yellow, and heavily overlaid with 
blackish purple. Excellent branching displays the many fine, dome¬ 
shaped flowers with flaring falls. 40". H.M. '36 $12.00 
CARVED IVORY (Essig '37) Pure cream with a deeper heart 
and a creamy yellow beard. Fine rounded form, good 
size and growing habits. 36". $7.00 
CASQUE D'OR (J. Sass '37) A richly colored variegata; the stand¬ 
ards are of old gold and the falls of velvety deep maroon. 
almost black, with bronze stripes on the haft. 34". H.M. '37. 
$ 20.00 
CASTALIA (Wmsn. '33) Indeed an outstanding, large lovely light 
blue self, of superb form and texture on exceptionally strong stalks. 
A favorite. 34". $.50 
It is such a dependable performer even in the most ad¬ 
verse weather conditions, that one judge writes: — "I rate 
it with Indian Chief, Baldwin, Los Angeles, Dauntless 
and Rameses . . . the best in that they combine modern 
size, form and distinction with thorough reliability." We 
say that the six are all-time winners; add to your iris garden 
this group of six, totalling $2.00, collection $1.25. 
CHAMITA (Wmsn. '34) Many brown toned blooms, delicately 
overlaid with gold, greet us early in the season on the well-branched 
28" stems. Try Chamita in the front of a semi-shaded border. $1.75 
CINCINNATI (Ayres '36) In Cincinnati, Venus de Milo becomes 
larger and taller The smooth warm white flowers have fine form, 
flaring falls, and are carried on tall, well-branched stems 42" $4.00 
CLARA NOYES (H. Sass '30) A crinkled, low-growing apricot 
mass — an in*riguing color — which is really the most charming 
imaginable blend of pink and orange 30". $.35 
CLARIBEL (I. Sass '36) A magnificent large plicata, not unlike 
Los Angeles, with pure white flowers, etched with blue. Claribel 
is perfectly hardy, and is out to take Los Angeles' place, especially 
where the latter has proved tender. The beautiful flowers are carried 
on tall, well-branched stems. 40' '. $5.00 
CONESTOGA (Kirk. '38) This is the newest of Dr. Kirkland's 
copper Indians. Those of us who have been in his garden, 
have seen it labelled ALGONQUIN; so make a note of the 
y ^ change in name. As one stands on the terrace and looks 
over his garden, this iris has far better landscape value than have 
the others. The standards are blended gold and copper, and the falls 
are a gleaming red-copper. These flowers, broader petalled than 
are some of the other coppers, are carried on wide, low-branched 
steins. $ 10.00 
