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CONESTOGA (Kirkland 1938) M. The well domed standards 
are golden brown, and slightly ruffled at the edge. The falls are 
glowing Pompeian-red with brownish gold reticulations. Rich yel¬ 
low beard. The finest of the red and copper irises from Dr. 
Kirkland. R. 87. 38 in. $2.50 
COPPER CRYSTAL (Washington 1938) M. L. 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). Styles golden yellow, and golden orange beard. A richly 
colored iris that is greatly admired by garden visitors. H. M., A. 
I. S. 1937. Per. R. 89. 38 in. $12.50 
COPPER LUSTRE (Kirk. 1934) M. A glowing copper and gold 
blend shot with iridescent colors. A distinctive and unusual iris. 
H. M„ A. I. S. 1935. A. M„ A. I. S. 1937. Dykes Medal 1938. 
Per. R. SO. 36 in. $1.50 
CORALIE (Ayres 1932) M. The standards are rose pink flushed 
with mauve. The falls are bright rose red. Lovely planted with 
light blues in half shade. H. M., A. I. S. 1932. Dykes Medal 
1933. Per. R. 85. 36 in. $ .50 
CORAZON (Washington 1936) L. 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. $1.00 
CORONET (D. Hall 1938) M. L. A blended self of golden tan 
with a delicate underlay of rosy beige. The flowers are well 
rounded and smoothly finished with stalks of medium height and 
nicely branched. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. R. 89. 37 in. $10.00 
CORTEZ (Nesmith 1934) V. L. The well domed standards are 
yellow overlaid witn faint rose at the edge. The very flaring falls 
are intense crimson-purple. The flower has firm texture, with¬ 
stands heat, wind and rain. One of the last to bloom. A brilliant 
iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1933. Per. R. 89. 38 in. $5.00 
CREOLE BELLE (Nich. 1934) M. A distinctive iris of deep 
Bishop’s purple with very domed standards and semi-flaring falls. 
Beard brownish orange. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. Per. R. 90. 3 ft. 
$ .50 
CRIMSON PETAL (Norton 1938) M. A brilliant crimson iris. 
S. clear red, well arched. F. broad, of velvety red. The blossoms 
are large of strong substance making a very bright spot in the 
garden. 38 in. $ .50 
CRIMSON TIDE (Nicholls 1939) M. L. A much talked of iris 
that merits great approval. Large flowers of rich red with arched 
and domed standards and widely flaring falls which seem deeper 
in color than the standards on account of their very rich velvety 
texture. Beard orange. Hardy and vigorous, this freely flowering 
variety makes a brilliant mass of color in the garden. Grape fra¬ 
grance. Low and wide branching. 40 in. $12.00 
DAM ERIN E (Gage 1939) M. A rich dark red self with wide 
domed standards and broad velvety flaring falls. A touch of 
bronze velvet at the haft sets off the deep yellow beard. Excellent 
substance and form. Very fragrant. R. 86. 36 in. $3.50 
DESERET (Thorup 1936) M. 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. Per. R. 85. 40 in. $ .50 
DESTINY (Burgess 1934) M. A very dark toned iris with deep 
purple standards, and broad well shaped falls of black plum purple. 
Beard rich gold. Tall and with great depth of color this iris from 
New Zealand has won great acclaim in England. 38 in. $2.50 
DIANA (K. Smith 1939) M. A superb light yellow self with 
well formed large flowers symmetrically placed on exceptionally 
well branched sturdy stalks. The light aureolin yellow standards 
are well arched and domed. The falls are semi-flaring and of the 
same tone deepening slightly at the throat. Styles same color. 
Beard bright orange yellow. After a beating rain that ruined many 
blooms on other irises, this one stood up tall and firm unmarked by 
the ravages of the storm. We are looking forward to this light 
yellow displacing Lady Paramount. It is similar in color without 
flecking, has a larger bloom and a much sturdier stem. Makes a 
magnificent clump. R. 91. 46 in. $20.00 
DIRECTEUR PINELLE (Cay. 1932) M. 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. R. 89. 40 in. $1.00 
DIXIE MOONLIGHT (Washington 1937) L. S. are warm ivory- 
white, very domed and stiff; F. are warm white, flushed with an¬ 
tique ivory on upper part of the falls. Yellow beard. 39 in. $2.50 
DRAGOON (Washington 1938) L. The standards are golden tan, 
perfectly domed and of very heavy substance. The falls are deep 
Burgundy, 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. $10.00 
DRAP D’OR (Cayeux 1936) M. L. A smoothly finished flower 
of soft primrose yellow with flaring form and excellent substance. 
The primrose yellow beard and styles complete the harmonious 
ensemble of this delightful foreign variety. Well branched. C. 
M., S. N. H. F. 1935. Also Special Prize for one of the three best 
varieties in the same year. 36 in. $3.00 
DUBROVNIK (Williamson 1938) M. A very colorful blend of 
deep rose and gold with a violet flush on the blade of the falls. 
There is a strong suffusion of gold throughout the center of the 
flower and the beard is deep orange. Unique in color harmony 
and very brilliant. Good branching. R. 87. 38 in. $5.00 
DUKE OF WINDSOR (Andrews 1937) M. A stunning new 
iris. S. coppery bronze, tipped with purple. F. are rich very velvety 
maroon. Strong golden beard. 38 in. $1.00 
DYMIA (Shuber 1936) M. 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. Per. R. 87. 38 in. $ .50 
EARLY MASS (White 1937) E. 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. Per. R. 88. 
45 in. $1.50 
E. B. WILLIAMSON (P. Cook 1937) M. A glowing coppery 
red of good size, form and substance. It is almost a self, and its 
firm silky surface seems dusted with coppery gold. The whole 
flower gives a very brilliant effect in the garden. Good branching 
habit. H. M., A. I. S. 1938. A. M., A. I. S. 1939. Roman Gold 
Medal 1938. Per. R. 90. 36 in. $7.50 
EC LA DOR (Cay. 1932) M. 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. Per. R. 85. 37 in. $ .50 
EILAH (Loomis 1935) M. A large yellow self, almost as large 
as W. R. Dykes, and with the added advantage of being a reliable 
bloomer. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. Per. R, 87, 38 in. $ .50 
ELEANOR BLUE (Salb. 1933) M. 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. Per. R. 88. 40 in. 
$ .50 
ELECTRA (Sass-Scr. 1935) E. 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. R. 85. 38 in. $ .50 
ELLA MAE (Callis 1939) M. L. A self of deep pearly mauve 
with a warm coppery brown flush at the haft. This contributes a 
sprightly note of contrast to the smooth even coloring of the large 
flowers. Tall with good branching. 40 in. $7.00 
ELLA WINCHESTER (Grinter 1935) M. A brilliant velvety 
garnet-red self with no venations at the haft. Smoothly finished 
flowers. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. Per. R. 88. 38 in. $1.00 
EL TOVAR (H. P. Sass 1933) L. A variegata blend of yellow 
and black maroon, with yellow glow at center of the flower. H. M., 
A. I. S. 1932. A. M., A. I, S. 1933. Per. R, 88. 38 in. $1.00 
EROS (Mead-Reid. 1934) M. A warm pink with yellow under¬ 
tone giving an effect of salmon-pink, tall and exquisite in color. 
H. M„ A. I. S. 1934. A. M„ A. I. S. 1936. Per. R, 88. 42 in. $ .50 
ETHEL PECKHAM (Wmsm. 1932) M. Large perfectly formed 
flowers of brilliant red, heavy substance. Fragrant. H. M„ A. I. 
S. 1932. A. M„ A. I. S. 1936. Per. R. 88. 35 in. $ .75 
EVER GAY (Kirkland 1939) E. M. Bright and cheery, this 
ruddy burnt orange is exceptionally good for border planting. The 
standards are rich orange yellow flushed with rosy buff. The falls 
have a brilliant burnt orange overflush on the same rosy blending 
as the standards. Beard rich orange. A very gay and intensely 
colored flower with a long blooming season. 34 in. $6.50 
EXCLUSIVE (Grant-Schreiner 1937) M. L. S. are light peri¬ 
winkle blue, domed and rounded. F. are deeper periwinkle blue, 
and quite flaring. Beard yellow. The flowers have strong heavy 
substance and a silvery flush that is most attractive. H. M., A. I. 
S. 1937. A. M„ A. I. S. 1939. Per. R. 90. 38 in. $2.50 
