CH LORIS (Knorr 1937) M. 42". The award winner in the 
large seedling class in the Freeport Iris Show in 1935. The 
stalk is very tall and widely branched and the flowers large 
and semi-flaring. The ground color is a luminous moonlight 
yellow, with a delicate orchid and blue blended overlay. The 
only Freeport origination in our catalogue, but a very 
worthy one. $10.00 
CHRISTABEL (Lapham 1936) M. 40". The outstanding 
new iris at the 1935 Chicago Iris Show. A well shaped 
flower with domed standards and flaring falls. S. deep wine 
red; F. same shade overlaid blackish purple, giving a bril¬ 
liant red effect. B. dark yellow with yellow style arms. The 
texture is good and it withstands heat and moisture. $12.00 
CHROMYLLA (Loomis 1931) E. 40". A lovely soft-toned 
yellow; large flowered and beautifully shaped, of a uniform 
shade of lemon chrome. The flower is smooth with the finish 
and texture of a magnolia blossom. The flowers are well 
distributed on strong stalks and hold their color well. 
H.M., A.I S., 1931. $ .50; 3 for $1.00 
H.M., A.I S., 1932. 
CINCINNATI (Ayres 1936) M. 42". Dr. Ayres has always 
referred to this variety as his larger and taller Venus de Milo. 
It is a large, smooth warm white of fine flaring form and 
stately carriage. The beard is soft yellow. The stalks are 
tall and well branched and carry as many as fifteen flowers. 
$2.50 
CLARIBEL (J. Sass 1936) M. 40". A handsome large plicata 
with pure white flowers, marked deep blue. The stalks are 
tall and well branched and the variety is perfectly hardy. 
It will probably supersede Los Angeles in cold climates. 
$5.00 
COPPER LUSTRE (Kirkland 1934) M. 40". A striking 
gold and copper blend, unlike anything else in commerce. 
The flowers are large and well formed and sparkle in the 
sunlight like a new penny. $8.00 
H.M., A.I.S., 1935. 
CORALIE (Ayres 1932) M. 38". The loveliest color we 
have seen in an iris. The broad standards are rose-pink 
flushed lavender, the falls a glowing shade of wine red. The 
pure golden beard enhances the beauty and adds to the 
dazzling effect of this fine variety. $2.00 
H.M., A.I.S., 1932. 
Dykes Medal, 1933. 
CREOLE BELLE (Nicholls 1935). A large flowered Bishop’s 
violet self of lustrous finish and splendid form and sub¬ 
stance. The standards are cupped, falls flaring and the beard 
a soft brown. A remarkably beautiful flower. $2.50 
CROWN JEWEL (Nicholls 1934) M. 36". Hard to de¬ 
scribe accurately. S. deep yellow flushed orange; F. same 
yellow flushed dull red. An unusual bit of brilliant coloring. 
$ 1.00 
CRYSTAL BEAUTY (J. Sass 1935) M. 40". A large, 
dazzling white iris of very pure tones. The flower is grace¬ 
ful and rounded and well placed on tall, well branched stalks. 
Very fast grower and increases well. $2.00 
CYRUS THE GREAT (Kirkland 1934) E. 42". A large 
dark blue iris of striking appearance. The flowers are grace¬ 
fully formed for all their great size. Blooms with Andrew 
Jackson and Desert Gold and makes a fine planting with 
them. $1.00 
DARK KNIGHT (Salbach 1934) M. 40". A large flower of 
rich coloring. S. blackish red-purple; F. dark carmine over¬ 
laid velvety black. As dark as Black Wings, but of an 
entirely different color effect. $2.00 
DEPUTE NOMBLOT (Day -pue-tay' Nome-blow) (Cayeux 
1929) M. 48". A really magnificent iris of great beauty of 
coloring, form and carriage. The flowers are very large and 
the stems tall and widely branched. S. copper red flushed 
golden bronze; F. wide and spreading of a rich shade of 
claret crimson; the flower is lightly dusted with gold and 
sparkles in the sunlight. $ .40; 3 for $1.00 
Dykes Medal, 1930. S.N.H.F., 1930. 
DESERET (Thorup 1936) M. 40". This striking variegata 
has proved to be the best of its type we have seen. Of lux¬ 
uriant habits of growth and bloom and clear coloring. The 
standards are a clear rich yellow, well arched and firm. 
F. same color, with much velvety red brushed evenly on all 
but edges of petals. Gay and exciting as a gypsy carnival. 
$3.50 
DESERT DAWN (Andrews 1931) L. 38". A late blooming 
iris of great charm. A lavender and yellow blend with the 
golden center extending almost to the tip of the standards 
and falls. An improvement on Candlelight with larger 
flowers and taller stalks and much hardier. $ .50 
DESERT GOLD (Kirkland 1930) E. 30". An early blooming 
yellow of large size and fine form and substance. The flower 
is a pure yellow, luminous and fragrant, with a brilliant 
gold beard. $ .35; 3 for $ .90 
A.M., A.I.S., 1932. 
DIRECTEUR PINELLE (Cayeux 1932) M. 42". A splendid 
dark bronze red. S. clear coppery wine red; F. semi-flaring, 
velvety garnet red with an almost black luster. The stalks 
are tall, strong and widely branched. A strikingly handsome 
iris and one of Cayeux's best. $7.50 
C.M., S.N.H.F., 1932. 
DOG ROSE (Insole 1930) M. 42". This lovely pink in¬ 
creases in favor each year. The flowers are large, oval 
shaped, of good substance, of a delicate shade of pink with 
a heavy golden beard. This variety is a prolific bloomer 
and the stalks are covered with many fine blooms. A superb 
sort. Strongly recommended. $.50; 3 for $1.00 
Silver Medal, London, 1929. 
DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1932) M. 36". A huge heliotrope and 
violet bicolor which gives the effect of a blend. S. pinkish 
lavender; F. violet shading to lavender-violet at the edge. 
A unique and attractive flower. $ .50; 3 for $1.00 
DYMIA (Shuber 1936) M. 38". A new name among hybrid¬ 
izers. Mr. Shuber, of Clinton, Iowa, who produced some 
delightful blues, with the old Blue Boy as one of the parents. 
Dymia (Dark Plum Blossom) is a very large, very dark 
purple self, almost black, with a dark blue beard which 
harmonizes beautifully with the falls and intensifies the 
coloring. An iris of great charm and garden value. $3.00 
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