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CLARI BEL (J. Sass 1936) M. 40 in. A 
perfectly hardy and free blooming large 
plicata with clear blue markings on a 
pure white ground. Tall, beautifully 
branched and vigorous. H. M., 1936. R. 
90. $5.00 
COLOSSUS (H. P. Sass 1931) M. 30 in. 
A most unusual iris—huge in size and 
of unique form. A very dark purple self 
most interesting to breeders. $2.00 
COPPER LUSTRE (Kirk. 1934) M. 38 
in. One of the most talked of irises of 
modern times. The color is an iridescent 
copper self, with a red gold powdering, 
very unique and interesting. H. M., 1985. 
A. M., 1937. R. 90. $8.00 
COPPER PIECE (Kellogg 1936) M. 34 in. 
A perfect color gem. A glowing copper 
red with a definite tone of violet blue on 
the fall wnich lightens the flower like 
the blue of a gas flame. A brown or¬ 
ange beard and a distinct epaulette of 
polished copper on each shoulder of the 
fall make a striking contrast. The 
beautifully formed flowers are of medium 
size and are well placed on a low 
branched stalk. Growth and habits ex¬ 
cellent. H. M., 1936. R. 88. $10.00 
CORAL IE (Ayres 1932) M. 38 in. Broad 
standards of clear rose pink and falis of 
glowing wine red, make this a lovely 
iris. Try it in part shade among pinK 
blends and clear blues if you want a 
really charming picture. H. M., 1982. 
Dykes Medal, 1933. R. 85. $2.50 
CORTEZ (Nesmith 1934) L. 38 in. Stan¬ 
dards yellow, overlaid with rose; the 
wide, flaring falls intense crimson purple. 
The substance is good and the texture 
velvety. H. M. 1933. $18.50 
CREOLE BELLE (Nich. 1934) M. 36 in. 
A very rich and distinct Bishop’s purple 
self with dark beard and haft which 
deepen the tone of the flower. Much ad¬ 
mired by all visitors, this is an outstand¬ 
ing beauty. H. M., 1936. Strong vigor¬ 
ous p.ant with good bloom stalks. R. 90. 
$ 2.00 
CROWN PRINCE (Klein 1932) M. 36 in. 
This is an unusually rich and glowing 
flower with standards of burnt orange 
and falls of red brown velvet, solid to the 
edge. Good growing habits. 50c 
CRYSTAL BEAUTY (J. Sass 1935) M. 
40 in. A large, pure, clear white that 
is perfectly hardy and a good grower and 
increaser. A fine group—Crystal Beauty, 
Pink Opal and Blue Monarch. H. M., 
1936. R. 88 $2.00 
CYDNUS (Wal. 1929) M. 36 in. A large, 
clear and very fine blue bicolor with 
standards of pure light blue and darker 
velvety falls margined deeply with the 
lighter tone. Very striking. 35c 
DARK KNIGHT (Sal. 1934) L. 45 in. A 
rich, deep mahogany red iris with large 
well formed blooms. It is almost black 
in some lights and yet it has a rich ruby 
glow, and great carrying power. Excel- 
cellent substance and finish. Seems per¬ 
fectly hardy. H. M., 1936. R. 87. $2.50 
DAUNTLESS (Con. 1929) M. 40 in. A 
famous iris and one that never disap¬ 
points. A best seller. A fine, deep, vel¬ 
vety, bronze red, almost self color, that 
holds its own among newer reds, and has 
a host of admirers. Dykes Medal, 1929. 
Now within reach of all. R. 90. 30c 
DECENNIAL (Wmsn. 1930) M. 34 in. A 
very striking color in iris, not well 
enough known. The standards are bright 
Picric yellow, the falls dahlia carmine 
with a brilliant overdash of electric blue. 
Most unusual and distinctive. Vigorous 
in growth. R. 84. 25c 
DEPUTE NOMBLOT (Cay. 1929) M. L. 
45 in. Enormous blooms of rosy purple 
overlaid with bronzy gold, make this iris 
wanted by everyone who sees it. An¬ 
other “must have.” R. 88. Dykes Medal 
France, 1930. A. M., A. I. S., 1936. R. 
88. 30c 
DESERET (Thorup 1936) M. 40 in. A 
tall variegata of very clear brilliant tone. 
S. Rich clear yellow, F. same with a 
bright but velvety red brushed heavily 
on all but the edges of the petals. H. 
M., 1937. R. 86. $3.50 
DESERT GOLD (Kirk. 1929) E. 30 in. A 
clear light yellow of large size, perfect 
form and good substance. Blooming 
early it lasts well into mid-season. A 
great favorite. H. M., 1931, A. M., 1932. 
R. 87. 25c 
DIRECTEUR PINELLE (Cay. 1932) L. 
42 in. A magnificent dark velvety gar¬ 
net red, with a black lustre. One of the 
very best French introductions. C. M. 
France, 1932. A. M., A. I. S., 1937. $6.00 
DOG ROSE (Insole 1930) M. 40 in. An 
English iris of rare charm and individ¬ 
uality. Large oval flowers of clear rose 
pink are most gracefully carried on tall 
branching stems. S. M. London, 1929. 
Perfectly hardy. R. 88. 35c 
DORE’ (Jacob Sass 1935) M. 37 in. Dore’ 
has the fresh lovely coloring of a daffo¬ 
dil, with clear yellow standards and white 
falls with a sheen of yellow at the edges. 
The name means “gilded.” R. 86. $2.50 
