Battle Creek, Mich. IRISES—Tall Bearded 

CHRISTABEL (Lapham-Gage 1936)—S. dark Vinaceous; F. Acajou red over- 
laid blackish purple. One of the most brilliant red irises. A.M., 1938. Large 
| blooms of excellent substance and weather resistance. Really outstanding..... 
CITY OF LINCOLN (H. P. Sass, 1936)—42”. A.M. 1939; 2nd choice, Dykes 1941. 
The best and clearest variegata to date. S. clear rich yellow. F. bright vel- 
ermenermetcaueewell branched. Outstanding. oo... cecce-cencacecueeceneeeroecctecerenns-e 
COPPER LUSTRE—A sensational Iris with copper luster and a gold-tan under- 
tone. Large, flaring, well-formed flowers. Dykes, 1938-.0.000000.-ccccccscc----- 
COPPER PIECE (Kellogg, 1936)—H.M. 1936. S. cupped, ruby red. F. copper 
red burnished copper and lilac coloring, and great distinction. 347............ 
CORALIE (Ayers 1932)—38”. Dykes 1933. Clear pale red, flushed mauve; F. 
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CORONET (Hall 1938)—42”. “A superb variety of a color new among irises. 
A soft rose beige with a golden tone. The well formed flowers are large 
and rounded and have a smooth, lustrous finish, H.M., 1939.0.000000000.u..- 
CRYSTAL BEAUTY (J. Sass 1935)—40”. A large, graceful, rounded flower of 
dazzling pure white and perfect symmetry. H.M., A.LS., 1936... 0... 
DAUNTLESS—40”. Dykes 1929. A glorious, sparkling red near-self. Falls of 
rich velvety substance that seems darker. One of the best.....0.0000.0002020.....- 
DEPUTE NOMBLOT—Really magnificent, of great beauty of coloring, form 
and carriage. Coppery red and dark claret crimson. Dykes 1930................. 
DIRECTEUR PINELLE—“Probably the greatest of all dark irises.” A preemi- 
nent iris of imposing dignity and style. Red with a near black lustre. 42”. 
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DORE (J. Sass)—S. pure creamy yellow; F. white with yellow margin. Gives 
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DYMIA—30”. A fine self of blue-violet, dark blue beard and clean haft. 
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E. B. WILLIAMSON (Cook ’37)—A.M., 1939. Rome Gold Medal 738. Glow- 
ing, medium coppery red, a near-self of distinct color effect. Of perfect 
form and lustrous silky texture. A really glorious iris. Selected in Rome, 
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ECLADOR—Dykes, 1932. One of the largest and finest yellows. Pure lemon 
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ELEANOR BLUE (Salbach 1938)—30”. An outstanding medium blue iris of 
SaUteebaroaractorm «iceatier-like petale.1.M., 36.22.2062 acceeensk ne enencere eae 
ELIZABETH EGELBERG—One of the largest of the “pink” irises. 48”. -...... 
ELKHART (Lapham, 1936)—38”. Large, rounded, flowers on well-branched 
stems. Deep chestnut red tinted brownish. A flash of fire....................----------- 
ELLA WINCHESTER—Glowing mahogany red of heavy substance..............-------- 
ELOISE LAPHAM—Exquisite smooth finish and pale pink effect. S. milk white 
with pink flush; F. white, heavily shaded pink. H.M., 1932........-.-22-----------=-- 
EXCLUSIVE (Dr. Grant-Schreiner, 1937)—A clear light blue with distinct sil- 
very sheen near “powder-blue.” Large, clean-cut flowers of splendid sub- 
stance and finished texture with silvery overtones. 40”. A.M., 1939.............. 
FRIEDA MOHR—A gigantic deep pink toned bicolor of perfect form, good tex- 
ieemeerilliant-colorine.sOne of the very finest. ....-2.....-.1...-....--------s--0---sn0enseensoees 
GLORIOLE (Gage 1933)—40”. Most outstanding. A light blue self with an 
irridescent, glistening overlay suggesting the thick frost crystals on window 
panes of a cold winter morning. A most lovely iris. A.M., A.I.S................... 
GOLDEN HIND (Chadburn, 1934)—38”. “A real gold nugget without a blem- 
ish.’ Dazzling buttercup yellow. Of perfect form and heavy substance, 
the best, deepest and purest yellow to date. Dykes, England................. 
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