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MRS. J. L. GIBSON (Gibson 1930) ML. 38”. 
In blue, the scarcest of all colors in the floral world, the 
iris is singularly blest. In that glorious pageant of deep 
blues and violets, which the iris can alone display, our 
favorite is that royal beauty, Mrs. J. L. Gibson. Rich, 
velvety, of copious substance, regal form, and excellent 
carriage, it is unquestionably one of the finest of all modern 
iris. Very nearly a self, with inky-black, crepy standards, 
lustrous and silky, — and glossy, slightly flaring falls of 
fine breadth, it typifies the best of the great Dominion 
heritage. Your collection will not be complete without this 
notable new iris. 30c 
MRS. WILLARD JAQUES (J. Sass 1938) M. 34”. 
A most pleasing pink toned blend. The color is an in- 
describable admixture of pinkish-bronze. The flower has a 
sprightly freshness, blooms are medium sized, slightly 
ruffled, and exquisite color. 75¢c 
NARAIN (Shuber 1936) M. 38”. 
Rich absolute self marine-blue of great purity with a 
fine silken sheen. The medium sized flowers are well car- 
ried. An iris that will fit in the best iris company for many 
years. 35c; 3 for $1.00 
NARANJA (Mitchell 1935) ML. 360”. 
A new departure in color; a yellow with a distinct orangy 
overcast on the falls. The orange note is subdued rather 
than vivid and the blooms are a bit too broad amidships 
to represent the acme of grace and symmetry, but because 
of the unusual advance in color represented by this va- 
riety. 35c; 3 for $1.00 
NOWETA (H. Sass 1932) M. 33”. 
Nearly all our pink irises have an orchid tone. Here is 
one that is definitely a creamy-pink. Seen in the mass 
this sprightly, frilly flower is warm and melting, striking 
a color note that is delightfully different. Unquestionably 
our pinkest iris. 25c; 3 for 50c 
OLD PARCHMENT (Kleinsorge 1939) M. 38”. 
Incredibly gossamer yet remarkably strong textured 
flowers of creamy white with a golden buff overlay. Though 
not a strong color its soft muted tones are shown to best 
advantage by the well tailored flowers. Domed standards, 
classical flaring falls, low, widely branched blooms, good 
size, a fine grower. $7.50 
ORE@ER (Ee Sass 1937) M. 337 
Another unique iris representing another color advance, 
Orloff has been likened to a sprinkling of cinnamon on 
eggnogg. The creamy-yellow ground is overlain a rich 
cinnamon brown which is more intense on the standards 
than on the falls. Medium sized blooms of fine form, good 
branching. $1.25 
ORMOHR (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 roa 
OURIKA (Cayeux 1937) M. 36”. 
A large flower of a delicate color, rosy-mauve self with 
falls slightly tinted. A novel, unusual color, $1.00 
OZONE @eoass 03>) iin 7c 
This is one of the most distinct and original iris we list 
and a personal favorite of ours. Once seen it will always 
be remembered. A subtle iris it is hard to describe because 
of its peculiar evanescent colors. Perhaps it could be called 
a deep pearly mauve. The flower is a self except for generous 
epaulettes 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. 
40c 
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. 3.50 
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 
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. $1.00 
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 
inform. 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. Ilustrated on page 14. $20.00 
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. $1.50 
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. 25c; 3 for 50c 
RED DOMINION (Ayres 1931) ML. 32”. 
A Dominion type bloom of lustrous wine-purple; very 
intense and velvety. A high class iris. 25c; 3 for 50c 
