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CAPRI (Schreiner 1936) A yellow taffy blend. S. yellow; F. 
blending of taffy and gold. Fine carriage and substance. 35 in. $3.00 
CASTALIA (Wmsn. 1933) A beautiful blue self. Perfect form 
and heavy texture; fragrant. H. M. ( A. I. S. 1936. 35 in. $ .50 
CASTILIAN (Washington 1937) A large deep wine-red iris with 
standards just a shade lighter than the falls, which are semi-flaring 
of velvety Bordeaux-red with some reddish venations at the haft. 
Heavy yellow beard. Tall and well branched. 43 in. $5.00 
CASTLE CARY (Tobie 1929) A handsome blue of medium tone, 
excellent substance and form. $ .75 
CATHEDRAL DOME (Nesmith 1936) A large white with ruffled 
well domed standards, the falls are arched and flaring of cool white. 
Heavy yellow beard. Heavy strong stalks well branched, a profuse 
bloomer. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 40 in. $7.50 
CELLOPHANE (Washington 1936) A self of light blue-lavender. 
S. are domed and firmly held together. F. are semi-flaring with 
flush of cool white in center of the flower, yellow beard. The flowers 
are large and of extremely heavy substance. 45 in. $5.00 
CHAMITA (Wmsn. 1934) A distinct bronze-brown toned iris, 
overlaid with gold. Unusual and beautiful in color. 33 in $1.00 
CHAMPAGNE GLOW (Washington 1938) A glistening lemon 
yellow self with very broad and well domed standards. The falls 
extremely broad and flaring of the same clear yellow with deeper 
yellow reticulations at the haft. Heavy yellow beard. Many flowers 
well placed on tall well branched stalks. 40 in. $18.00 
CHENOA (Nesmith 1937) A deep purple self with well domed 
standards and flaring velvety falls. Yellow beard. Excellent branch¬ 
ing. 36 in. $3.00 
CHEERIO (Ayres 1934) S. lustrous tan, F. bright glowing velvety 
red. One of the most intense reds in this group. H. M., A. I. S. 
1936. A. M., A. I. S. 1938. 40 in. $2.50 
CHINA CLIPPER (Washington 1938) The standards are light 
chrome yellow, domed, broad and well formed. The background of 
the falls is cream with yellow edge; Plicata markings of burnished 
gold extend well down the very large falls, giving the whole surface 
a sparkling sheen. Styles deeper chrome, beard golden yellow. A 
large, tall, well branched yellow plicata of great refinement and a 
new break in color. 40 in. $18.00 
CLAIRE DE LUNE (Wareham 1933) A clear light bluish laven¬ 
der with just a deeper flush in center of the falls. Golden yellow 
beard. An excellent pale blue. 40 in. $1.00 
CONESTOGA (Kirkland 1938) The well domed standards are 
golden brown, and slightly ruffled at the edge. The falls are glow¬ 
ing Pompeian-red with brownish gold reticulations extending just 
below the base of the beard. Rich yellow beard. I consider it the 
finest of the red and copper irises from Dr. Kirkland. 38 in. $5.00 
COOL WATERS (Washington 1934) A pale blue iris with flush 
of pink-lavender throughout the flower. 36 in. $1.00 
COPPER CRYSTAL (Washington 1938) The standards are tawny 
brown, well arched and domed. The falls have an under color of 
tawny golden brown overlaid with brownish red (Hays russet), 
slight brown and gold venatians at the haft. Styles golden yellow, 
and golden orange beard. A richly colored iris that is greatly ad¬ 
mired by garden visitors. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. 38 in. $18.00 
COPPER LUSTRE (Kirk. 1934) A glowing copper and gold 
blend shot with iridescent colors. It is impossible to give an ade¬ 
quate description of this distinctive and unusual iris. H. M., A. 
I. S. 1935. A. M., A. I. S. 1937. Dykes Medal 1938. 36 in. $3.00 
CORAZON (Washington 1936) A bronze red self with domed 
standards and semi-flaring falls. Brilliant yellow beard. The stalks 
are well branched, and it is a very late bloomer. 40 in. $2.00 
CORTEZ (Nesmith 1934) The well domed standards are yellow 
overlaid with faint rose at the edge, reminding one of moire silk. 
The very flaring falls are intense crimson-purple. The flower has 
firm texture, withstands heat, wind and rain. One of the last to 
bloom. A brilliant iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1933. 38 in. $11.00 
CREOLE BELLE (Nich. 1934) A distinctive iris of deep Bishop’s 
purple with very domed standards of satiny sheen, and semi-flaring 
falls of the same tone. Beard is brownish orange. H. M., A. I. 
S. 1936. 3 ft. $1.00 
CRYSTAL BEAUTY (J. Sass 1935) A fine pure white iris of ex¬ 
cellent form and finish. The flowers are nicely placed on tall well 
branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 40 in. $1.00 
CYRUS THE GREAT (Kirk. 1934) An early variety with flowers 
of dark blue, borne on tall stems. H. M., A. I. ,S. 1936. 40 in. $1.00 
DAUNTLESS (Con. 1929) A glorious red of rich velvety sub¬ 
stance. Dykes medal in 1929. 40 in. $ .50 
DAWNING DAY (Washington 1934) Beautiful yellow with just 
a flush of pink throughout the flower. 38 in. $1.00 
DESERET (l'horup 1936) S. are clear rich yellow, well arched 
and firm. F. are velvety red, edged with yellow. Tall and well 
branched. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. 40 in. $2.50 
DESERT GOLD (Kirk. 1929) Large yellow flowers of splendid 
form; early. H. M., A. I. S. 1931. A. M., A. I. S. 1932. 34 in. 
$ .50 
DIRECTEUR PINELLE (Cay. 1932) S. dark mulberry with 
slight flush of brownish tan. F. deep blackish maroon. Beard bright 
yellow. An extremely dark deeply colored iris. C. M., S. N. H. 
F. 1932. A. M., A. I. S. 1937. 40 in. $5.00 
DIXIE MOONLIGHT (Washington 1937) S. are warm ivory- 
white, very domed and stiff; F. are warm white, flushed with antique 
ivory on upper part of the falls. Rich yellow beard. 39 in. $10.00 
DRAGOON (Washington 1938) The standards are golden tan, per¬ 
fectly domed and of very heavy substance. The falls are deep Bur- 
gandy, very flaring and have strong velvety substance, almost no 
reticulations at the haft. Brilliant yellow beard. An imposing iris 
of very striking color combination. Excellent form. 40 in. $15.00 
DUKE OF WINDSOR (Andrews 1937) A stunning new iris, sim¬ 
ilar in color to El Tovar, but the flowers are larger and with much 
better form and substance. S. coppery bronze, tipped with purple. 
F. are rich very velvety maroon. Strong golden beard. 38 in. $3.50 
DYMIA (Shuber 1936) A very large dark purple self; so dark that 
it seems almost black. Beard dark blue. A decorative and unusual 
iris. H. M„ A. I. S. 1937. 38 in. $2.00 
EARLY MASS (White 1937) A tall well branched light blue iris 
with standards slightly deeper than the falls. Beard yellow. These 
finer blues are greatly needed in our gardens. 45 in. $2.50 
EASTER MORN (Essig 1932) Splendid white iris with domed 
standards and very flaring falls. H. M., A. I. S. 1931. A. M.. 
A. I. S. 1933. $1.00 
EC LA DOR (Cay. 1932) The finest large yellow of foreign intro¬ 
duction. S. canary-yellow; F. of brighter tone, faintly touched with 
bronze at the haft, orange-yellow beard. C. M., S. N. H. F. 1932. 
W. R. Dykes Memorial Medal 1932. A. M., A. I. S. 1936. $2.00 
EILAH (Loomis 1935) A large yellow self, almost as large as 
W. R. Dykes, and with the added advantage of being a reliable 
bloomer. Well recommended. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. 38 in. $3.00 
ELEANOR BLUE (Salb. 1933) Soft campanula blue flowers with 
a flush of deeper chicory blue. Yellow beard. A beautiful color 
and smooth finish. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 40 in. $ .75 
ELECTRA (Sass-Scr. 1935) S. are white with blue margins and 
dotted center; F. have veins of blue on the white background with a 
golden brown flush at the haft. Gold beard. 38 in. $1.50 
ELLA WINCHESTER (Grinter 1935) A brilliant velvety garnet- 
red self with no venations at the haft. Brownish gold beard. 
Smoothly finished flowers. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 38 in. $4.00 
EL TOVAR (H. P. Sass 1933) Handsome variegata blend of rich 
hrown, vellow, and black maroon, with yellow glow at center of the 
flower. 'H. M„ A. I. S. 1932. H. M., A. I. S. 1933. 38 in. $2.00 
EOTHEN (Wareham 1932) A well formed flower of rich antique 
ivory with well domed standards and flaring falls. Medium yellow 
beard. Lovely in the garden. 35 in. $ .50 
EROS (Mead-Reid. 1934) A beautiful warm pink with yellow 
undertone eiving an effect of almost salmon-pink, tall and exquisite 
in color. H. M., A. I. S. 1934. A. M„ A. I. S. 1936. 42 in. $1.00 
ETHEL PECKHAM (Wmsm. 1932) Large perfectly formed 
flowers of brilliant red, heavy substance. Fragrant. H. M., A. I. S. 
1932. A. M., A. I. S. 1936.' 35 in. $2.00 
EXCLUSIVE (Grant-Schreiner 1937) S. are light periwinkle blue, 
domed and rounded. F. are deeper periwinkle blue, and quite flaring. 
Beard yellow. The flowers have strong heavy substance and a sil¬ 
very flush that is most attractive. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. 38 in. $6.00 
FIESTA (White 1936) An outstanding iris of glowing copper 
tones. S. are honey-yellow, blended with golden brown, and flushed 
with mauve at the mid-rib. F. are broad and rounded, with orange- 
cinnamon undertone, and a touch of mauve at the center of the falls. 
Brilliant beard. H. M., A. I. S. 1935. 38 in. $6.00 
FRANCESCA (Douglas 1934) A tall and stately self of deep Pom¬ 
peian pink. The standards are high and domed, the falls semi- 
flaring. Many flowers borne on well branched stems. 40 in. $2.50 
