Mapleton, Iowa 
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NARAIN (Shuber 1936) M. 38 in. This 
beautiful blue iris has risen in the esteem 
of the judges from a rating of 86 in 1936 
to 89 in 1939. It takes a good iris to do 
this as ratings usually go down a little 
as competition increases. It really is a 
splendid flower of very true blue coloring, 
neither light nor dark, near to the corn¬ 
flower blue of the Dictionary of Color or 
light violet blue of Ridgeway. It reminds 
us of the old favorite. Blue Boy, but is 
larger, taller, more elegant and even 
bluer. It is a color we just can’t get 
enough of in our gardens. Hardy, easily 
grown and free blooming. R. 89. 1939. 
50c, 3 for $1.00 
NARANJA (Mit. 1935) L. 40 in. A very 
popular iris which needs no fan-fare. Its 
brilliant effect in the garden is acknowl¬ 
edged by all. A deep golden yellow with 
a reddish brown overlay which gives a 
distinct orange tone, it is wanted by all 
who see it. It is hardy, free flowering 
and a fast increase!’ so that its T)rice is 
now very moderate. H. M. 1936, A. M. 
1937, Per. R. 91, 1936. $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
NASSAK (H. P. Sass 1938) M. 38 in. 
Another grand new white and blue 
plica.ta that is perfectly hardy. There is 
no longer any need of trying to grow the 
tender ones cnly to lose them cr be dh- 
appointed in their bloom. This one is 
tall, large flowered clear and clean in 
ifs pure blue stitching on a white ground. 
Well branched and a strong grower. R. 
87, 1939. 50c 
OREGON SUNSHINE (Weed 1939) E. M. 
38 in. A fresh, light yellow self, truly 
like the clear, cool sunshine of Oregon. 
A tall, gracefully formed flower of good 
size and excellent growing habits. $10.00 
ORANGE BRONZE (Weed 1939) M. L. 34 
in. This has nc.t yet bloomed for us but 
is described as a self of iridescent orange 
brcnze, unusual, disLinct and attractive. 
Large, well formed flowers with smooth, 
clear coloring and no veining except -T. 
ui)per haft. $10.00 
ORIANA (H. P. Sass 1933) M. L. 32 in. 
An iris that holds its own in any garden. 
Because of its sheer beauty, its heavy, 
waxy substance and beautifully full, 
rounded flowers it is often chosen in the 
garden in preference to newer varieties. 
A constant and dependable bloomer it is 
always in great demand. H. M. 1933, 
Per. R. 87, 1937. 50c, 3 for $1.00 
ORLOFF (H. P. Sass 1938) M. 38 in. A 
rich and gorgeously colored yellow’ and 
browm plicata. It is dark and yet bright, 
for the ground color is rich yellow, the 
markings and blendings are dark red 
brown. Perhaps the most unusual and 
highly colored of all the new plicatas. 
The stalk is tall and well branched, the 
plant strong and hardy. Per. R. 88, 1939. 
$10.00 
OR MOHR (Klein. 1937) M. 40 in. This 
much heralded offspring of William 
:\Iohr stands tall and majestic in its 
proud beauty. The giant flowers are of 
soft gray lavender, delicately veined with 
violet and flushed with a rosy glow. It is 
well branched and said to be a rugged 
grower. H. M. 1939, Per. R. 89, 1939. 
$ 8.00 
OSCEOLA (Weisner 1937) M. 40 in. A 
very fine, dep endable, light blue self tall 
and shapely. We need more blues in our 
gardens—I cannot say this too often. 
Blues give a feeling cf space and depth 
to a planting and they compliment and 
harmonize all other colors. This cool, 
sky blue iris is one of the clear toned 
ones that will accomplish these things 
and it is now very moderate in price. R. 
86, 1939. 35c, 3 for 75c, 5 for $1.00 
OSSAR (H. P. Sass 1937) E. M. 32 in. A 
glowing dark brown red, not large nor 
tall but a blaze of rich color. From 30-40 
X Avondale, it carries smoldering fire. 
Well proportioned, well branched and a 
very profuse bloomer, especially suited 
to the front of a border. R. 88, 1938. 
$1.00, 3 for $2.00 
OZONE (J. Sass 1935) M. L. 36 in. A 
very unusual and most appealing color. 
A smooth lavender of soft but luminous 
quality—it seems almost phosphorescent. 
It might be described as a deep, pearly 
mauve but as the play of light affects its 
iridescence it approaches blue, pink or 
lavender. It is given striking personality 
by the smooth spot of copper at the haft, 
“harmonious as the chestnut crest of a 
sleek, gray bird.” Planted with Copper 
Piece it brings a .triumph in subtle coior 
haimony. H. M. 1936, A. M. 1938, Per. R. 
90, 1936. $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
From Iowa—-“We received our iris this morning in grand condition. The rhizomes 
are large and firm and your count most generous. The Black Douglas, which you 
sent extra, we had picked out to get next year, so it was especially welcome.” 
