PERSIA 
of perfection in its color class. If I were to 
grow only one white iris, this would be m> 
choice. 48 in. 35c. 
QUERIDA (Mohr-Mitchell 1930). Delicate 
pinkish lavender flowers, with style 
branches, beard and haft all flushed yel¬ 
low. An unusual color and of distinctive 
form. A persistent winter bloomer with 
us. 40 in. 25c. 
RAIN OF FIRE (National). A worthy ad¬ 
dition to the red group. S. of reddish buff; 
F. semi-flaring of bright rose-red, with 
orange beard. A rapid increaser with a 
long blooming period. 34 in. $1.00. 
RAMESES (H. P. Sass 1929). A blending 
of Tourmaline Pink and soft yellow, with 
a yellow glow at the center. 36 in. 35c. 
Dykes Medal, 1932. 
REALM (Baker 1926). An intense, pure, 
rich blue self, with a conspicuous golden 
yellow beard. Ideal garden iris. 36 in. 25c. 
RED DOMINION (Ayres 1931). A perfect 
iris of lustrous wine-purple; very intense 
and velvety. An outstanding color. 32 
in. 35c. 
PEARL LUSTRE (National 1939). A fine 
blush yellow throughout. Much lighter in 
color than Lady Paramount. Petals are 
3 in. wide by 4 in. long with F. semi- 
flaring and a fine orange beard. A distinc¬ 
tive iris. 38 in. $5.00. 
PERSIA (Ayres 1929). S. smoky blue, F. 
rich purple-blue, shading paler at the 
edges. Massive flowers, reminding one of 
the colors of a Persian rug. 46 in. 50c. 
PINK IMPERIAL (National 1939). The 
finest true pink ever originated. Flowers 
are much larger than Imperial Blush or 
Pink Satin, heretofore considered the best 
of this color. Being 52 inches tall, it stands 
out in any garden as the one flower of the 
whole show. $10.00. 
PINK OPAL (J. Sass 1934). Large, finely 
shaped flowers of pastel pink gracefully 
carried on 40 in. stems. 35c. 
PINK SATIN (J. Sass 1930). A delightful 
light pink with a smooth and soft satiny 
finish. Distinct from others of its color 
class. 46 in. 25c. H.M., A.I.S. 1931. 
PLUIE D'OR (Cay. 1928). Tall, pure rich 
yellow with striking yellow beard. Most 
brilliant of the yellows. 36 in. 25c. Dykes 
Medal (France) 1928. 
PLURABELLE (Cay. 1933). S. wide, gol¬ 
den yellow; F. plum-red, softer at edges. 
A very striking blend and a profuse 
bloomer. 36 in. $1.50. C.M. (France) 1933. 
PORCELAIN BEAUTY (National). A 
blend of white, cream and yellow which 
resembles old porcelain. A variety of the 
greatest substance of any iris, the petals 
feeling like leather when held between 
the thumb and fingers. This character 
makes it the most lasting of any iris flower. 
31 in. $1.00. 
PRESIDENT PILKINGTON (Cay. 1931). 
A magnificent, large, perfectly formed 
flower of outstanding color. S. pure buff, 
F. lavender-blue. 46 in. 25c. C.M. (France) 
1931. 
PURISSIMA (Mohr-Mitchell 1927). A 
pure white of great poise, fine form and 
heavy substance which has set a standara 
RED WING (H. P. Sass 1928). A big. 
bronzy red and one of the most attractive 
of the low priced reds. 36 in. 25c. 
RICARDI (Wild form). A selected form 
of Mesapotamica with erect stalks. 50 
in. 25c. 
ROSY WINGS (Gage 1936). A delightful 
harmony in shades of irridescent rose and 
copper. One of the most talked of and 
popular of the recent introductions. Well 
worth a place in even the smallest garden. 
38 in. $3.50. Dykes Medal 1939. 
PRESIDENT PILKINGTON 
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