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Naronda (Hall, 1934). A deep “blue” of intense color; prominent white beard 
touched pale yellow. Fine upright habit; vigorous growth; free flowering. 
44 inches. Very fine. $0.35; 3 for $0.70 
Natividad (Mohr-Mit. 1932). One of the most refined Iris. A warm cream 
self lighted in the center with a glow of soft yellow and sprinkled as with 
tiny beads of glistening dew. 3 feet. $0.50 
Old Parchment (Klein. 1939). H. M., A. I. S. 1940. A light creamy tan with 
golden buff overlay, a most unusual color break and a distinctly beautiful 
new Iris. S. are domed and closed; F. flaring and rather tailored in ap- 
pearance. A perfectly huge bloom of heavy substance and of long lasting 
quality. 38 inches. $8.00 
Oriana (H. P. Sass 1933). H. M., A. I. S. 1933. A pure white of fine form 
and substance, of good size, with a finely balanced stem 32 inches tall. 
Much superior to the older whites and one of the best of the new. $0.25 
Ozone (J. Sass 1935). A. M., A. I. S. 1938; H. M., A. I. S. 1986. A startling 
and very unusual Iris. A beautiful mauve-toned blend with very unusual 
shade of brown on either side of the beard; beard white tipped orange. 
Large flowers on 36 inch stem. Very fine. $0.75 
Paulette (Mil. 1930). An enormous flower with F. that measure 3% inches 
broad. A uniform light lavender-blue; heavy substance, splendid branch- 
ing. Vigorous. 38 inches. $0.35 
Pink Lotus (Neel, 1933). One of the best deep pink Iris. A charming rose- 
pink self in perfect form, prettily ruffled. Same shape and size of Aphro- 
dite. The color is clear and soft. 3 feet. $0.25; 3 for $0.50 
Piute (Thom. N. J.-Thorup 1937). A deep rich red toned self with a bronzy 
undercast giving the whole flower a warm glow, the color is carried well 
over the haft. Golden beard. A smooth well rounded Iris of medium size 
with a very refined air. 38 inches. $2.00 
Prairie Sunset (Sass, H. P. 1939). H. M., A. I. S. 1987. The very much 
lauded and well merited lovely Iris of Mr. Sass. The blendings of peach, 
apricot, rose, copper and gold make a warm, glistening flower impossible 
to describe. By Ridgeway the color is Onion Skin Pink laid over vinaceous 
tawny, the broad haft is veined gold, beard yellow. The Iris is large 
with wide segments, wonderful substance and iridescent texture. Supply 
limited. $35.00 
Red Radiance (Grinter 1981). H. M., A. I. S. 19382. Very rich maroon red, 
excellent in clump. S. are closed; F. velvety making them slightly deeper 
in tone. Deeper red than Dauntless. 36 inches. $0.35 
Rhapsody (CW msn. 1937). This lovely Iris is like changeable 
silk—a symphony in Violet Purple and brown. The flower has a wonder- 
ful form and heavy substance. Its most outstanding feature is its very 
late blooming: period. $3.00 
Robert (Ayres-Emig. 1933). H. M., A. I. S. 1986. S. pale amber with a tan 
overcast. F. same with a pale blue flush at the center. Flowers are large 
and of exceptionally fine substance. 36 inches. $0.25; 3 for $0.50 
Rosy Wings (Gage 1935). Dykes Medal, A. I. S. 19389; A. M., A. I. S. 1986; 
H. M., A. I. S. 1934. A blending of brown, red and pink with a conspicuous 
orange beard. The oval blooms of large size are carried on tall, well- 
branched stems. 38 inches. $0.65 
