West Hartford, Conn. 
ECLADOR (Cay. '31) The flower is primrose yellow, with ruffled 
domed standards and very broad, flaring falls, slightly veined at 
the haft. 33". $3.00 
ECLAT (Gage '33) Charming our visitors with its bewitching, 
smooth orange effect, this waxy yellow becomes almost an orange, 
gold-dusted. The orange beard adds to the brightness of this unique 
color. 32". $.50 
EILAH (Loom. '35) A deep-toned yellow iris, not quite as large as 
W. R. Dykes nor as round as California Gold, but perfectly hardy 
and a reliable bloomer. 40". $5.00 
EL CAPITAN (M.M. '26) El Capitan is still in command amongst the 
soft lavender-blues. One of the largest and finest. 40". $.35 
ELEANOR BLUE (Salb. '33) The loveliness and warmth of this 
campanula blue near-self charms us more and more each year. It 
has a flush of deeper chicory blue on the falls, which are flaring. 
The shape, substance, and smooth finish are unsurpassed. 37". $1.00 
ELECTRA (Sass '35) This large, hardy plicata electrifies us with 
its well rounded form and delightful coloring. We predict it will 
tickle you with its desire to grow, its charm and beauty. The very 
large full standards are white, dotted and washed with blue; the 
flaring falls are white at the center, buttonholed with blue, and 
have a few chestnut venations at the haft. 36' '. $1.25 
ELLA WINCHESTER (Grint. '35) Ella comes on the stage mag¬ 
nificently gowned in deep, yet glowing red, and is destined to out¬ 
shine many a red star that has seemed so outstanding in recent 
years. "Each plays his part." This tall, sturdy, fast-growing iris is 
of fine form and the velvety falls have no venations. 40". A.M. '36 
$6.50 
EL TOVAR (H. Sass '33) This late-flowering variegata has richness 
and brilliancy — a unique color combination. The heavy burnished 
gold standards and the velvety rich red falls, with a striking black 
flush, are scrumptious. 36". A.M. '33. $4.00 
EOTHEN (Ware. '32) Domed standards and flaring falls carved of 
antique ivory, like other treasures that come to us "out of the East." 
$.50 
EROS (Mead -Ried '34) A very pale coral-pink with yellow enlight¬ 
ening the center of the flower — producing an intriguing garden 
effect. To see it is to long for it. A.M. '34. 3 for $3.50, $1.75 
ETHEL PECKHAM (Wmsn. '32) The brilliant red tones make this 
one of the great red bicolors, though almost a self. The flowers of 
arching standards and drooping falls are large and of heavy sub¬ 
stance. 34". A.M. '36. $2.00 
ETHELWYN DUBUAR (Laph. '32) A heavy textured, interesting 
large pink that does not fade in the sun. Well worth while. 34". $.65 
EVELYN BENSON (Murr. '31) A fresh and bright pink, deep enough 
to be almost carmine, that has a very heavy but smooth enamel 
finish. 32". $.65 
EXCLUSIVE (Grant '37) A clear light blue with a distinct silvery 
sheen. The large blooms, with a solid haft and a yellow 
beard, are clean cut and have splendid substance. Finely 
branched on 40" stalks. H.M. '37. 
$ 10.00 
"By far, one of the most outstanding blues I have ever 
seen. French blue of exceedingly vigorous growth, 
leathery substance, cupped standards with heavy midrib, 
brilliant yellow center with beard, tipped blue. This and 
Gloriole are the two best blues." 
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^AIRYLEA (Hall '32) A plicata of such grace and charm that it 
truly seems to belong to fairyland. The exquisite pure white satin 
flower is delicately cobwebbed with tiny lines of pale lavender. 
Perhaps the most charmingly delicate of the plicatas; and what's 
important is, that it's a strong grower. 37". $2.00 
FAR WEST (Klein. '36) Contains the many tints of color seen in 
the "Far West"-ern sky at sundown. A salmon and gold blend, 
overcast with copper on the falls: — a livelier Jean Cayeux. Large, 
well-formed flowers with flaring falls, on fine low-branched stems. 
40". H.M. '37. $10.00 
FESTIVE (Mor. '31) Oh my, this is a festive variegata! Clear yellow 
standards and attractive red falls with buff edging. The reticulations 
in the falls are prominent and rather add to the festive mass of 
large blooms ,and tall well-branched stems. 36". 3 for $1.00, $.50 
FIESTA (White '36) Festival colors, a mass of striking copper tones. 
The standards are honey-yellow, flushed with brown and mauve; 
the falls are orange-cinnamon, with a hint of vinacious violet — a 
truly unusual blend. Gold Dust glitters on the broad, well-rounded 
petals. 38". $12.50 
FRANK ADAMS (Laph. '37) A variegata with maize yellow stand- 
ards and falls of crushed raspberry; with a haft of gold and 
3 beard of orange. The large blooms, of heavy substance, 
[ are carried on strong, well-branched, four foot stalks. 
Vigorous. $10.00 
FRANKLIN B. MEAD (Mead-Ried. '36) You know Los Angeles; 
this is very similar but much more hardy, of grand substance, and a 
prolific bloomer. The white groundwork of this iris is soft, entrancing, 
and the purple lines are more intense and colorful than Los Angeles. 
The large flowers grow on low and wide branched, very tall stalks. 
50". $8.50 
FRIEDA MOHR (M .M. '26) Among the inexpensive iris, no one 
single variety received so much acclaim last year, in our garden, 
as did this extra large bicolor in two shades of pinkish-red. 42". $.35 
GARDEN MAGIC (Grint. '36) "The finest, smoothest, reddest iris 
yet." You, too, will agree and think it magic, when you see the smooth 
lacquered finish and lack of veining in this striking red self. The 7" 
blooms with arched standards and wide velvety falls, lighted with a 
rich orange beard, are carried on well-branched stalks. "Its blooms 
magically survived a cloudburst. 40". H.M. '37. $30.00 
GAUCHO (Wmsn. '35) The clearest, brightest low-growing varie¬ 
gata in our garden. The standards are rich yellow and the falls are a 
bright rich red, almost a maroon, edged with yellow. 32". $.65 
GENEVIEVE SEROUGE (Cay. '32) Ladies, ladies! A beautiful 
blend of soft pastels! The large crinkled standards are light buff, 
sparkhng with gold; the straight-hanging falls are light violet-blue, 
edged with buff. 42". Special Award, Paris '32. $1.00 
GIFT (Loth. '35) This Gift costs $2.00. Its silken standards are a 
blending of old gold and deep wine, and the unveined falls are the 
finest carmine velvet imaginable. Form, texture, branching, hardi¬ 
ness — all are fine. Early. $2.00 
GLORIOLE (Gage '33) Picture a charming, large, light blue self 
of perfect form, all frosted over with thick crystals — Gloriole! 
No one iris could be more delightful and refreshing on a hot sunny 
day, than is this cool beauty sparkhng with its frosty sheen. The 
standards are perfectly domed and the falls are slightly flaring to 
make this very large pale blue loveliness the tops in form, beauty 
and charm. Wind, rain and heat mar it not for its heavy substance 
and fine texture are amplified to seeming perfection by the thick 
finish, a layer of frosty crystals. These crystahne ornaments are 
extremely well-spaced on tall, strong stalks. 42". A.M. '35. $5.00 
