
PURISSIMA 
SUNGOLD (Milliken) 
The earliest of the large-flowered yellows and one of the most 
popular irises we have introduced. The flowers are a medium shade 
of bright yellow and are simply enormous in size with wide flaring 
falls of heavy firm substance. The stems are strong and tall and the 
plant is extremely vigorous, increasing rapidly so that a single plant 
soon makes a large clump that blooms freely over an unusually long 
period of time. Sungold is an iris of such quality and boldness that 
in our display garden last season it was selected by some visitors 
as the finest in our entire collection. 3% feet. $1.50; 3 for $3.50 
SWEET ALIBI (C. G. White) 
Here is an alibi for lingering long in your garden. This is a fool- 
proof”’ iris. From all parts of the country come enthusiastic comments 
on its remarkably broad petals, its heavy substance, its freedom of 
bloom and, most of all, admiration for its enormous, sparkling, deep 
cream flowers. 50c; 3 for $1.00 
TARANTELLA (Sass) 
A “pink plicata’’ with long hanging falls and wavy standards. 
The flowers are larger than other varieties of this type and are 
carried on tall well-branched stems. A profuse bloomer. 3 feet. 
50c; 3 for $1.00 
TENAYA CEssig) 
To quote from an iris grower in Massachusetts: “Although 
introduced in 1933, the fact that it won the Silver Medal for being 
the best stalk in the show at Rockefeller Center in 1937 is a strong 
proof of its continued standing as a fine iris. It is a vigorous plant 
coming through each winter with its courage undimmed. Its branching 
is low and it is always covered with bloom; the color effect is 
blackish-reddish-purple; one of the most satisfactory plants in the 
garden. 314 feet.” 35c; 3 for 75c 
THE BLACK DOUGLAS (Sass) 
In a mass this attracts a great deal of attention. It is a dark rich pur- 
ple with a dark beard. The texture is fine and the falls very velvety. 
21% feet. 50c; 3 for $1.00 
THEODOLINDA (Ayres) 
One of the new large hardy plicatas. The wide falls are particularly 
beautiful. The penciling is in a very blue shade of lavender. 3 feet. 
35c; 3 for 75c 
THE RED DOUGLAS VJ. Sass) 
Another new iris to our garden, being a mid-west origination of 
recent introduction. It is described as: “Tall (40 inches), well 
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branched, and of fine form with a general color effect of bright red. 
The flower is a deep rich red brightened by its showy orange beard. 
Brown haft markings.’ Very scarce and in great demand. 
“The Red Douglas is the best by far of the decidedly red-purples. 
In my judgment, it is one of the best irises introduced in recent years. 
It is large, rich in appearance and grows unusually well.’’ Comment 
from a Virginia iris critic. $1.50 
TITMOUSE (Williamson) 
One of the lovely little table irises having dainty flowers on 
slender graceful stems. Amber yellow speckled and edged with 
violet. 18 inches. 35c; 3 for 75c 
TOP HILLY (C. G. White) 
A sister seedling of “Over Here,’’ this iris has flowers larger than 
the others in this group and stems that average about 3 feet in height. 
The flowers have broad round petals of beautiful pearl white 
blended at the edges of all petals with lemon yellow. This gives a 
charming effect. Exact parentage is lost, but “Top Hilly” is one- 
fourth oncocyclus. $1.00 
TOUCH O' BLUE (Milliken) 
A distinct introduction having white falls flushed at the base with 
light violet which becomes fainter and finally disappears at the edge 
of the fall. The standards are also white, faintly flushed with soft 
blue-violet. The beard is a light orange-yellow. 
The flowers of Touch o’ Blue are of a beautifully rounded shape 
with both standards and falls exceptionally wide. A midseason 
bloomer which grows to a height of about 31% feet. Fragrant and 
hardy. $3.50 
TREASURE ISLAND (Kleinsorge) 
A splendid addition to the ever-growing list of fine large yellow 
irises. Introduced four years ago, Treasure Island comes to us 
highly recommended and described as follows: ‘‘A truly gigantic 
flower of bright, clear, rich yellow. Tall stems, not a trace of Dykes 
blood in its parentage, hardiness beyond question.’’ We might add 
that a flush of white at the center of the haft adds life and a clean- 
cut appearance to the flower. 3% feet. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
UKIAH (Essig) 
This fine dark iris in deep tones of red and brown has falls of the 
richest velvety texture seen in any flower, and standards somewhat 
paler, that resemble washed silk. The beard and center are of old 
gold. It blooms in mid-season and is vigorous and hardy. Ukiah is 
the name of a California tribe of Indians. 3 feet. 60c; 3 for $1.50 
As we go to press... 
April 30, 1941. 
“The iris I purchased from you last season are 
now blooming. The rhizomes were the largest and 
finest I have ever received. Each plant has four to 
five lovely blooming stalks. 

“Just recently I entered some of my iris in a 
flower show and was awarded first prize by the 
American Iris Society on Mt. Cloud and Welcome; 
second prize on Midgard and Dogrose and third prize 

on a collection including Mt. Cloud, Early Mass 
and Pacific. 
“I would like to add that Mt. Cloud was a gift 
from you and that I am very grateful to you for send- 
ing me this lovely white iris. I hope to win lots more 
prizes from my lovely collection which came from 
your gardens. 
“Again thanking you, I remain, 
Yours truly, 
Misa  W/N\Ve 
Shreveport, La.” 

