Mapleton, Iowa 

THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1937) M. 
40 in. We think this is one of the very 
finest irises we have ever grown and it 
is without doubt the finest dark red pur- 
ple iris we have ever seen. It is so rich 
and glowing and such a sumptuous beauty 
that everyone loves it and wants it for 
his garden. It is almost a self of deep, 
warm garnet; the velvety falls giving 
them a deeper value, almost prune pur- 
ple. The color is pure, unmarred by haft 
venation and does not fade. Its perman- 
ent rating of 93 shows its very high 
standing. It is perfectly hardy and grows 
and blooms well here. H. M. 1936, A. M. 
1939, Per. R. 93, 1937. $5.00 
TIFFANY (H. P. Sass 1938) M. 36 in. 
This yellow and maroon plicata created 
a sensation when first shown and it is 
still very popular. The background is 
light yellow, the heavy plicata borders 
are deep,. red brown or maroon. The 
strong, hardy plants bloom and increase 
freely. H. M. 1938, Per. R. 90, 19388. $3.00 
TREASURE ISLAND (Kleinsorge 1937) 
M. 40 in. A clear yellow self of graceful 
form and pure coloring—a medium tone 
of yellow, perhaps near empire yellow. It 
is hardy and free flowering here with ex- 
cellent growth and branching. H. M. 
1939) Per, R27 8$,51909: $1.50 
TRIPTYCH (Wareham 1938) M. 39 in. A 
large, rich yellow of fine subs:ance and 
form. The well domed standards are of 
lemon chrome, the widely flaring falls 
are of the same color heavily flushed with 
old gold as if reflected from the heavy 
gold beard. Good branching and growing 
habits add to its value. It is pleusingly 
fragrant. H. M. 1938, R. 88, 1940. $10.00 
VAGABOND PRINCE (J. Sass 1940) M. 
36 in. This new beauty is rich and dark 
—a true black purple self—and very lus- 
trous. It stands rain, wind and sun with- 
out spotting or fading, making a wonder- 
fully fine dark accent in the garden. The 
strong, hardy plants are very floriferous. 
Rao 0219403 $5.00 
WABASH (Williamson 1936) M. 39 in. 
Justly popular is this splend.d amoena 
which won the Dykes Medal last year. 
The firm, well domed standards are pure 
white and freshly ruffled; the wide, flar- 
ing falls are deep ayacinth violet with a 
trim white border. The substance is es- 
pecially heavy and firm, the form classi- 
cal. The stalks are tall, strong and quite 
well branched; the plant hardy and free 
blooming. H. M. 1937, A. M. 1988, Dykes 
Medal 1940, Per. R. 90, 1938. $2.00 
EXTRAS !! 
WAVERLY (Williams 1936) M. 40 in. 
This is a color gem, a pure Wedgwood 
blue self of widely flaring, ruffled form. 
The flowers are crisp, fragrant and long 
lasting; the stalks tall and well branched. 
A color we can never get enough of in 
our gardens. H. M. 1937, Per. R. 88, 1938. 
$2.50 
WEST POINT (Nicholls 1939) L. 44 in. 
A noble iris, worthy of the high honor 
bestowed upon it by its name—that of the 
military academy from which Colonel 
Nicholls is a graduate. It is tall, stately, 
of proud form and carriage, truly a mag- 
nificent iris. It is blue—indigo blue—and 
of great brilliance and distinction. The 
standards are firm and well domed, the 
falls, of somewhat deeper coloring, are 
wide and flaring with rich brown shad- 
ing at the haft. The stalks are tall, with 
low, wide branching and a long season of 
bloom. A very beautiful iris of the high- 
est quality. It blooms quite late but has 
such wonderful substance that it stands 
the heat well. Growing and blooming 
habits are excellent. H. M. 1940, R. 90, 
1940. $8.00 
WHITE GODDESS (Nesmith 1936) M. 40 
in. Large, well formed flowers of pure, 
glistening white with a bright yellow 
beard as the only touch of color. The 
form is classical with wide full petals and 
delightful fragrance. The texture and 
substance are excellent; the stalks are 
tall and splendidly branched. The plants 
are hardy and prolific, blooming freely 
here. H. M. 1936, Per. R. 90, 1938. $3.00 
WHITE VALOR (Nicholls 1938) M. L. 42 
in. A pure white iris—even to the beard! 
The very large flowers have firmly domed 
standards and widely flaring falls. The 
texture is as of crisp taffeta, the sub- 
stance firm and heavy. It has a fragrance 
of sweet locust and a most pleasing per- 
sonality. Not yet rated. $1.00 
WILD ORCHID (Kellogg 1940) M. 40 in. 
A charming orchid pink iris of real merit. 
The color is very near to that named 
‘wild orchid’ in the Dictionary of Color— 
which is close to phlox or mallow pink in 
Ridgway. There is a flush of copper at 
the haft which enhances its charm and a 
hint of violet under the yellow beard. The 
blooms are of very heavy substance, well 
formed and smoothly rounded. The 
growth is rapid, the hardiness and flow- 
ering habits dependable. Not yet rated. 
$10.00 
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