AN IRIS LOVER’S CATALOG 
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OR MOHR (Kleinsorge 1937) M. 36". 
The best of the William Mohr seedlings. Surprisingly, it 
is larger than Wm. Mohr, carried on tall, branching stems. 
It is a uniform grey-lavender with infiltrated veins and 
dots of violet similar to its famous parent. The contrast 
between the veins and the background is not as great as 
in Wm. Mohr, however. Ormohr is able to produce seed 
and should prove of great value to the hybridist. It is un¬ 
doubtedly a great break and quite a worthy garden subject. 
$ 8.00 
OURIKA (Cayeux 1937) M. 36". 
A large flower of a delicate color, rosy-mauve self with 
falls slightly tinted. A novel, unusual color. $3.00 
OZONE (J. Sass 1935) M. 37". 
In addition to the usually enumerated points of a fine 
iris; purity of color, richness of texture, symmetry of form, 
grace of carriage, height and stoutness of stem, openness of 
branching, vigor, and floriferousness, there is one other 
point often overlooked, in which, along with the possession 
of all the other good points, this iris excels. This is distinct- 
tiveness or individuality. There is no other iris like Ozone. 
Once you have seen it you will always remember it. Yet 
it is a difficult iris to describe, the exact color being a very 
subtle one. Perhaps it could best be called a deep pearly 
mauve, d'he flower is a self except for generous equalettes 
of warm coppery brown on the haft, harmonious as the 
chestnut crest of a sleek grey bird. A very deftly-turned 
iris and one that it is easy to fall in love with. One of the 
best of the Sass introductions. $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
PATRICIA (H. P. Sass 1939) M. 38". 
A sparkling, frilly, star-white. This is not a large iris; its 
charm lies in its ruffling and fluting. Popularly it could be 
called a “cute” iris. It is a pure white, well substanced, 
unveined, yellow beard, medium height, just fair branching. 
It should be ideal for cut flower purposes. The delightful 
fluting is the feature that attracts everyone. $10.00 
PAULETTE (Millet 1930) M. 38". 
I'his giant iris has falls so broad that they measure three 
and one-half inches across (more than the width of this 
column) — the flower itself being one of the most gigantic 
in all irisdom. LInlike some other extra large varieties, it 
has very good color (a uniform light lavender-blue), heavy 
substance, and splendid branching. 25c; 3 for 50c 
PERSIA (Ayres 1929) M. 38". 
One of the most distinctive of all varieites. A blend of 
silvery lavender, dove grey, and rich purple. Very beau¬ 
tiful. 25c; 3 for 50c 
PICADOR (Morrison 1930) ML. 36". 
A vigorous blended variegata with standards of tarnished 
gold and falls a brown carmine. 25c; 3 for 50c 
PINK OPAL (J. Sass 1934) M. 38". 
An ethereal, feminine flower of opulent rounded form; in 
color a serenely chaste tone of light orchid pink. Easily 
one of the most beautiful of the pink irises. Large and 
tall and a very easy grower. 25c; 3 for 50c 
PIUTE (Thomas 1937) M. 38". 
A rich smooth red with a bronzy undercast, giving the 
flower a very warm appearance. A quiet haft and golden 
beard contribute to its general excellence. $3.00 
PRAIRIE SUNSET (H. P. Sass 1939) M. 36". 
With a bloom the color of a midsummer sun of the prairie 
setting in a blaze of glory, we find ourselves unequal to the 
task of attempting to describe the colors of this remarkable 
iris. Unlike anything we have ever had with half the colors 
of the rainbow glowing in the lovliest combination imagin¬ 
able. In its tints we have pink, rose, apricot, peach with a 
radiant sprinkling of gleaming gold shining forth. The 
many restless colors seem to give different tints depending 
on the angle at which viewed; like a fine piece of changeable 
silk. The flowers are well substanced, slightly elongated 
in form. The stem is average height, the branching is neither 
wide nor long. It is probably one of the most startling new 
iris developed in the last few seasons and was sold in its 
introductory year for $100.00 a root. Stock is very scarce 
and will be for a long time as everyone who sees it feels 
he must have this prize. $40.00 
PRES. PILKINGTON (Cayeux 1931) ML. 40". 
One of the largest and most exquisite of the blends. A 
pale crystalline buff heavily infused lavender, especially in 
the falls. A magnificently proportioned iris full of subtle 
overtones. 25c; 3 for 50c 
PRIDE (Nicholls 1937) L. 38". 
Jaunty and characterful, a wide flaring purple. A sister 
of Smolder and Mata Hari though lighter in tone. A clear 
white line at end of beard on each fall adds distinction. 
Short branches but well spaced. $1.00 
PROF. S. B. MITCHELL (Cayeux 1933) M. 30". 
Sumptuous claret-purple or deep wine color. Free flow¬ 
ering and brilliant. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
PURPLE GIANT (Gage 1933) M. 34". 
A striking new violet of huge size. Introduced without 
fanfare, this gigantic iris is achieving popularity beyond 
the originator’s expectations. 25c; 3 for 50c 
RADIANT (Salbach 1936) EM. 30". 
An exceptionally vivid bicolor. Standards golden bronze; 
falls velvety terra cotta to brick. Very glowing and intense 
in the garden. The haft is strongly marked; the beard 
bright orange. An outstanding iris. (Pictured on page 14.) 
$5.00 
RAMESES (H. Sass 1929) ML. 38". 
Another of the great Dykes Medal irises — a stalwart 
giant in tones of golden buff and rosy pink. This iris is a 
rampant grower, a single clump often displaying a score 
or more of open blooms at one time. We recommend 
Rameses as one of the finest of the new pink blends. A 
very tall grower. 25c; 3 for 50c 
REBELLION (Kleinsorge 1937) ML. 38". 
Glowing dull crimson blended bronze and rose in the 
standards. An iris of excellent form and carriage. $1.50 
RED DOMINION (Ayres 1931) ML. 32". 
A Dominion type bloom of lustrous wine-purple; very 
intense and velvety. A high class iris. 25c 
RED GLEAM (Lapham 1939) M. 34". 
New reds are being offered annually. Often they are as 
much alike as peas in a pod. Red Gleam is different and a 
definite progression toward a redder iris. Form like Red 
Dominion with the rich, fiery red of a seedling of Sass’s 
known as “Bonfire Red.” It is not tall but is a rich, very 
velvety red and a self, that is, standards and falls are about 
the same tone. $20.00 
