CASQUE D’ OR. (Jacob Sass 1937). We 
are most pleased to have been able to 
help introduce this magnificent iris. It 
is a most stunning, richly colored var- 
iegata, entirely different from City of 
Lincoln. The great value of Casque 
d’ Or arises from its richness, while 
City of Lincoln is most striking be¬ 
cause of its unusual brightness. 
Casque d’ Or is best described as a 
larger, taller Aurex; very bold. Tall 
and well branched—a fine iris in every 
respect. H. M., A. I. S., 1937. Mid¬ 
season. 40-inch. $20.00 
CHARM (Mitchell 1937). Although com¬ 
peting in the crowded red field, Charm 
is so distinct that it is not only worthy 
of introduction, but is most apparently 
headed for many future triumphs. 
Chief of its many points of distinction 
is that it is a glowing light strawberry 
red while the other varieties are most¬ 
ly on the deeper tones. 
Color by Ridgway — Standards Jas¬ 
per red, falls Pompeian red. Well 
branched, of good form, and with heavy 
texture. Hardiness is assured, as 
Charm was produced from a Helios x 
King Midas cross. Late. 33-inch. $6.50 
CHEERIO (Ayres). In general effect, 
Cheerio is a red — one of the very 
brightest in existence. Actually, the 
standards are red, flushed dull gold. 
Considered one of. Dr. Ayres best crea¬ 
tions, and described as “a flame in the 
garden.” H. M., A. I. S., 1936. 38-inch. 
$3.50 
CHINA LANTERN (Essig). A very tall, 
well branched iris having frosty bronze 
standards and russet red falls. 44-inch. 
$ 1.00 
CHINA ROSE (Salbach 1934). A ‘Tittle 
Frieda Mohr” except that it is warm¬ 
er in color and has a most delicate 
antique appearance. Colors exquisitely 
blended, and blooms are the most or¬ 
chid-like of any iris. Described as 
orchid-rose warmed by a bronze under¬ 
tone at the bottom of the standards. 
A decided favorite which flowers early 
and continues through the season. See 
color picture, back cover. Mid-season. 
36-inch. 60c; 3 for $1.50 
CITY OF LINCOLN (Hans Sass). The 
find of our 1936 trip. Tall, bold, and 
brilliant, and perfect of habit, it is a 
real standout—the finest variegata that 
we know of. As we saw City of Lin¬ 
coln blooming in the gardens of the 
Sass brothers, it stood out like a bea¬ 
con-light; the most vividly colored 
variety of all. 
Standards clear bright yellow, falls 
rich red. Well branched. Fine sub¬ 
stance. Stock very limited. H. M., 
A. I. S., 1937. Mid-season. 40-inch. 
$25.00 
CLARA NOYES. An unusual new variety 
with colors blended much as in a Talis¬ 
man rose. Low growing, but so dis¬ 
tinct that it is entirely different from 
any other iris. Standards tan, flushed 
heliotrope; falls reddish bronze, lined 
deeper bronze. Yellow beard and haft 
undertone of the same color. 
Decidedly popular. Should be or¬ 
dered eax-ly, as the demand is heavy. 
A. M., A. I. S., 1932. Rhizomes natur¬ 
ally small. Mid-season. 22-inch 
35c; 3 for 75c 
Carl Salbach ••• 
CLAUDE AUREAU. A splendid iris of 
robust constitution, imposing habit 
and great size of blooms. The stand¬ 
ards are golden yellow, the long wide 
falls are russett brown with a large 
margin of bronzy gold. French Cert, 
of Merit. Mid-season. 30-inch. $1.00 
COPPERSMITH. Flowers having a glor¬ 
ious copper-bronze sheen. Heavy sub¬ 
stance, smooth finish, and fine form. 
Floriferous. Fragrant. Mid-season. 
28-inch. 25c; 3 for 50c 
COPPER LUSTRE (Kirkland). Consid¬ 
ered Chancellor Kirkland’s most out¬ 
standing iris, greater even than Black 
Wings (runner-up for the Dykes Medal 
Award). A new “break” in breeding, 
described as “The outstanding iris of 
the century. Color irridescent copper, 
like a new penny.” Very definitely cop¬ 
pered colored, and one of the most 
noteworthy new iris. A. M., A. I. S., 
1937. Midseason. 30-inch. $8.00 
COPPER PIECE (Kellogg). A fine new 
iris, in the red tones, but with rich 
violet and coppery violet undertones 
which make it one of the most un¬ 
usual of the newer iris. Not a giant 
but of good size, and as distinct as any 
iris in commerce. Stock limited, not 
more than one rhizome to a customer. 
H. M., A. I. S., 1936. Mid-season. 
38-inch. $10.00 
CORONATION. A deep rich yellow 
which does better than Pluie d’Or in 
some places. 25c 
CROWN PRINCE. Very rich. Stand¬ 
ards yellow, falls deep bronze, almost 
black. Late. 32-inch. 75c 
CREOLE BELLE (Nicholls). A most 
unusual blue-black iris which gains its 
distinction from the dark brown haft 
markings. Most attractive and very 
popular. H. M., A. I. S., 1936. 36-inch. 
$ 2.00 
CRYSORO. One of the intermediate 
type, low growing and early blooming. 
We consider this one of the best of the 
early yellows, because of its bright 
brassy gold color. Not in conflict with 
the larger and taller California Gold, 
which is a late bloomer. H. M., A. I. 
S., 1932. 20-inch 35c 
Information 
About irises can best be obtained through 
membership in the American Iris Society. 
The quarterly bulletins are well worth 
while, including valuable criticisms, des¬ 
criptions, and latest growing suggestions. 
The dues are $3.00 a year. Checks and 
applications should be made to the Ameri¬ 
can Iris Society. They may be mailed 
to B. Y. Morrison, 821 Washington Loan 
and Trust Building, Washington, D. C. 
WILLIAM CAREY JONES 
DARK KNIGHT 
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