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Carl Salbach left and John Carbone, 
orchid-grower, right, in a competition be¬ 
tween iris and orchids. However, the 
beauty of the newer varieties have ac¬ 
tually carried the iris a reputation as 
“outdoor” orchids.” 
PURISSIMA, shown above, has long 
been considered to be the perfect 
white iris as it grows in California. 
For hardy whites, see Bridal Veil, 
Snow King, Mount Washington, and 
our 1938 introductions. 
EL CAPITAN. One of the largest iris 
grown, supreme in its color class, 
graceful and well proportioned, this 
magnificent giant is an iris of dignity 
and grandeur. Striking for garden ef¬ 
fect, and each of the candelabrum type 
stalks carry a large number of the 
immense blooms, giving it signal value 
as a cut flower. No garden should be 
without this most outstanding long- 
blooming, light violet blue iris. A sell¬ 
out for the past two seasons, so early 
ordering is advisable this season. H. 
M., A. I. S., 1929. Early. Mid-season. 
38-inch. 35c; 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35 
ELIZABETH HUNTINGTON. An early 
blooming intermediate that is as 
crinkled as Zua — like a flower fash¬ 
ioned out of colored crepe paper. Deep 
blue bi-color. 14-inch. 25c; 3 for 60c 
PORTOLA 
ELEANOR BLUE (Salbach 1933). A 
real champion, ranking with the very 
best, just coming into its own. Re¬ 
ceived H. M., A. I. S., 1936, and des¬ 
cribed as “One of the beautiful blues” 
—Mass.; “The best blue in my garden” 
-—Iowa; and “I think it should be in 
every garden, for we need more irises 
of these clear blue tones.”—Mass. 
Fills a long felt want for an out¬ 
standing blue iris of medium height. 
Possesses the same delicate coloring 
and smooth finish of Hoogiana, but of 
good size and Santa Barbara form. 
The general coloring, plus the brown 
haft undertone, make this one of the 
warmest and best “wearing” blues. 
See color picture inside back cover. 
A very free bloomer. 
Coloring — Soft champanula blue 
with a flush of deeper chicory blue in 
the center of the falls. Soft brown 
haft and prominent yellow beard. A 
distinct iris of real refinement. 
The warmth of this iris makes it 
most valuable; the more times one 
sees it the better one likes it. Entire¬ 
ly distinct from the other fine new 
blues, and fine for breeding, as its en- 
trancingly smooth finish carries on to 
a large percentage of its seedlings. 
Does every bit as well everywhere as 
in California. Mid-season. 32-inch. 
75c; 3 for $2.00 
EMPEROR — See page 26. 
EROS (Mead). Considered the “pinkest” 
iris. A fine flower characterized by 
iridescent shades of near-pink with 
wai m yellow haft and beard, giving 
a definite garden effect of salmon pink. 
Silky texture, and reported with as 
many as 12 flowers on a 42-inch stem. 
Color by Ridgway—-“Vinaceous.” A. 
M.. A. I. S., 1936. Mid-season. 36- 
inch. $2.00 
EVOLUTION. A striking French iris, 
dominated by the rose-blue flush in the 
center of the falls. Blended tones of 
violet and bronze, high-lighted by a 
brilliant orange beard add to the fas¬ 
cination of this most attractive iris. 
Mid-season. 35c 
Carl Salbach • •• 
EUPHONY. A very unique blend that 
is always in demand. Its coloring, 
which consists of bronzy yellow 
standards, with a rosy bronze blending 
in the falls, is fascinating. Unsur¬ 
passed as a free bloomer. Good sized 
blooms on fairly short stalks — a be¬ 
witching variety for the small garden, 
and a gem in large plantings. Mid¬ 
season. 22-inch. Rhizomes always 
small. 25c; 3 for 50c 
FAR WEST (Ivleinsorge). A huge blend 
of soft gold, light bronze and palest 
salmon. Of bold, sturdy growing habit, 
with large blooms on fine 40-in. stalks. 
Considered to be Dr. Kleinsorge’s fin¬ 
est new iris production to date. H. M., 
A. I. S., 1937. $10.00 
FIREFALL. Named for the famous 
firefall in California’s Yosemite Valley, 
this one of Professor Essig’s earlier 
red-toned varieties is still most color¬ 
ful—a splendid iris for small gardens. 
Bright bordeaux red with cadmium 
beard. Mid-season. 24-inch. 25c 
FORTUNA (Mitchell). A low growing, 
large flowered clear amber yellow. 
The falls are somewhat lighter yellow 
but faintly reticulated red brown at 
the haft. A most outstanding and 
popular flower which does not fade. 
Late blooming. 28-inch. 25c; 3 for 50c 
FRIEDA MOHR. If you have an iris 
garden and haven’t Frieda Mohr, you 
still haven’t an iris garden. Intro¬ 
duced by ourselves ten seasons ago, 
Frieda Mohr has definitely proven 
itself to be the most outstanding iris 
ever raised. When introduced, it ab¬ 
solutely eclipsed anything in its color 
range. What is more remarkable, 
Frieda Mohr today remains the same 
standout in its class—absolutely with¬ 
out competition. Grows well every¬ 
where, unexcelled for any purpose — 
an all-around iris that is the most 
popular variety existing. Beautiful 
lavender or orchid pink. See color pic¬ 
ture, facing page 9. 
In addition to its qualities of size, 
color, etc., Frieda Mohr is noteworthy 
because its fragrance is as delicious 
as that of any iris—the exquisite per¬ 
fume of the locust. The flowers meas¬ 
ure 6% inches from the top of the 
standards to the tip of the falls, and 
6 inches horizontally. The plants 
average 50 inches in height with the 
clean straight foliage in proportion, 
making it equally satisfactory as a 
specimen plant or for massing. Bloom¬ 
ing time from mid-season till very late. 
The flower substance is heavy, the 
branching rather high but well spaced, 
the growth vigorous and the increase 
very rapid. The luminosity of the 
flowers makes this variety especially 
desirable for landscape planting. 
Should be in every garden. 
We have naturally been most proud 
of having introduced this grand iris, 
and have taken particular pains to 
have fine, sturdy rhizomes of it. 
25c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50 
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