r vSQUE 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. $15.00 
CASTALIA (Williamson) — Considered 
the “bluest” iris of all. Good size, per¬ 
fect form, heavy texture. Fragrant. 
H. M., A. I. S., 1936. Mid-season. 50c 
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 apparent¬ 
ly 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. $4.00 
CHEERIO (Ayres). In general effect. 
Cheerio is a red — one of the very 
richest in existence. Actually, the 
standards are red, flushed dull gold. 
Tall and rich, and having a very smooth 
finish. Considered one of Dr. Ayres 
best creations. H. M., A. I. S., 1936. 
40-inch. $1.50 
CHINA LANTERN (Essig). A very tall, 
well branched iris having frosty bronze 
standards and Van Dyke red falls. 
44-inch. 60c; 3 for $1.50 
CHINA MAID (Milliken). One of the 
finest new pinks, being soft lilac pink 
blended golden bronze. Large, and of 
good form and habit, but particularly 
outstanding because of its smooth, 
even texture. Mid-season. 48-inch. 
$5.00 
CHINA ROSE (Salbach 1934). A “little 
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. Mid-season. 36-inch. 40c 
CITY OF LINCOLN (Hans Sass). Tall 
and brilliant, it is a real standout ■— 
the brightest variegata that we know 
of. As we saw City of Lincoln bloom¬ 
ing in the gardens of the Sass brothers, 
it stood out like a beacon-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. 
$ 20.00 
CLARA NOYES. An unusual 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, falls 
reddish bronze, lined deeper bronze. 
Yellow beard and haft undertone of 
the same color. 
Decidedly popular. A. M., A. I. S., 
1932. Rhizomes naturally small. Mid¬ 
season. 22-inch. 25c 
COPPER LUSTRE (Kirkland). Consid¬ 
ered Chancellor Kirkland’s most out¬ 
standing iris. (Winner, 1938 Dykes 
Medal Award). A new “break” in breed¬ 
ing, described as “The outstanding iris 
of the century. Color definitely copper, 
the shade being best described as soft 
copper-bronze similar to, but brighter 
and richer than a used penny.” Very 
definitely copper colored, and one of 
the most noteworthy new iris. A. M., 
A. I. S., 1937. Mid-season. 30-inch. 
$3.00; 3 for $8.00 
COPPER PIECE (Kellogg). A fine new 
iris, in the red tones, but with rich 
violet and bronzy violet undertones 
which make it one of the most un¬ 
usual of the newer iris. H. M., A. I. S., 
1936. Mid-season. 34-inch. $6.50 
CROWN PRINCE. Very rich. Standards 
yellow, falls deep bronze, almost black. 
Late. 32-inch. 50c; 3 for $1.35 
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. 
75c; 3 for $2.00 
CRYSORO. One of the intermediate 
type, low growing and early blooming. 
Very bright brassy gold color. Not in 
conflict with the larger and taller Cali¬ 
fornia Gold, which is a late bloomer. 
H. M., A. I. S., 1932. 20-inch. 
25c; 3 for 60c 
DARK HORSE (Mitchell 1936). Rich 
dark red-violet, a strikingly colored 
iris. Most distinctive. 
Coloring by Ridgway — Standards 
bright glowing Mars Violet, falls deep 
Violet Carmine overlaid pure, velvety 
black. A dusky gold beard adds to 
the richness of flower. A Wotan in 
the red shades. Mid-season. 28-inch. 
75c; 3 for $2.00 
DARK KNIGHT (Salbach 1934). This 
magnificent mahogany red iris is the 
richest we have seen in its color class, 
and is a fine bold grower with large, 
well formed blooms. 
The color impression created by this 
majestic iris varies with the light—for 
at times it appears as inky black as 
Dr. Kirkland’s Black Wings, yet from 
other angles it offers a rich ruby glow, 
the like of which we have found in no 
other iris. 
A tall, noble flower that is a “stand¬ 
out” in any company. Perfectly formed 
blooms and the deep rich color carry 
clear across the garden. Unusually 
fine smooth substance and finish. Re¬ 
tains its outstanding color qualities 
under light. H. M., A. I. S., 1936. 
Late. 45-inch. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50; 12 for $8.25 
Carl Salbach ••• 
DAUNTLESS. Color a velvety rose red. 
Very luminous and still one of the best 
in its color class. Has been one of 
our best-sellers. Does well everywhere 
and valuable for breeding. A parent 
to Copper Piece, Miss California, and 
Red Radiance. 
One of the few American iris that 
have received the Dykes Medal Award. 
Mid-season. 40-inch. 35c; 3 for 90c 
DAY DREAM. One of the most beau¬ 
tifully colored of all blends. Standards 
of pale iridescent lilac, faintly suffused 
bronze yellow. Beard and reticulations 
of yellow, and falls of lilac pink. Mid¬ 
season. 42-inch. 25c; 3 for 50c 
DESERT GOLD. A fine yellow with 
smooth finish and perfect form, and 
most pleasing luminous coloring. A 
light yellow deepening toward the cen¬ 
ter of the flower. Good size, well 
branched, and of unusual substance. 
Comes into bloom just as the inter¬ 
mediates, such as Gaynelle, Crysoro, 
Soledad, etc., are fading, bridging a 
gap before the fine new Mitchell yel¬ 
lows reach their zenith of bloom. Fine 
from every standpoint, being one of 
the best “buys” in yellow iris. A par¬ 
ent of Miss California, it is also ex¬ 
cellent for breeding. Early. A. M., A. 
I. S., 1932. 28-inch. 35c 
DOGROSE. A fine lavender pink iris 
that is a shade deeper than Pink Satin, 
and distinct from the other iris in this 
color shading. Very tall, and striking 
in a clump. A prolific bloomer with 
many flowers to each stem. 40-inch. 
40c; 3 for $1.00 
EASTER MORN. A giant white, easily 
one of the finest inexpensive whites, 
even though it needs special protection 
where winters are severe. Different 
from Purissima in that it has flaring 
falls, and is a warm white, with yellow 
center. Immense blooms on tall, well 
branched stalks. Absolutely distinct. 
A. M., A. I. S., 1933. Mid-season. 48- 
inch. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
From judges comments, authorship 
various: 
Brunhilde — “An iris that you won’t 
forget, another of the four really great 
1936 iris.” 
California Gold — “The most outstand¬ 
ing yellow in size, color, and height.” 
DEPUTE NOMBLOT. This magnificent 
iris is an imposing giant of greatest 
vigor, strong foliage, with a stout firm 
spike of many blooms. Well branched. 
Blooms enormous, with wide spreading 
falls. Color light glowing rosy bronze. 
French Dykes Medal, 1930, and A. M., 
A. I. S., 1936. Late. 36-inch. 
25c; 3 for 60c 
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