New Irises for I9Y2 
Gypsy Baron (Schreiner 1942) EM. 40”. 
One of the most unusual plicatas developed in years and a real color break — the first in this color 
class since the development of the yellow ground plicatas by the Sass brothers. A magnetic, arresting 
flower unusual because of its unique marbling and striating of color in addition to the conventional pli- 
cating, 
The falls are embroidered and besprinkled mulberry to fluorite purple in a most novel manner with a 
bluer cast in the standards closer to royal purple on silvery white background. It is the deepest color of 
the plicatas. Striking features, besides color and manner of coloration, are the very rigid standards and 
stiff, flaring falls. Very weather resistant. Medium large flowers, three well spaced branches, stiff 
stems; beard dull gold. (illustration on page 6.) Price, each $20.00 
Lady of Shalott (Schreiner 1942) M. 34”. 
Variation in plicata color with markings a pleasing, dainty pink with the flair of lacy frills. It has 
the precise form of Seduction but Lady of Shalott has finer form, flaring falls and rigid standards withstanding 
wind and rain; very stiffly substanced. 
A charming and delicate new color in the plicata group, the standards are more heavily flushed rose 
pink, the edging on the falls is delicate with an added peppering of minute dots that is both dainty and 
charming. Close up the pink has a slight cinnamon cast in sun and at a distance it carries as a pink pli- 
cata. A good pink plicata is needed and we feel this variety with all the fine habits of Seduction done in 
pink fills a long felt need. Moderate branched stalks. (Pictured on page 16.) Price, each $15.00 
Magie Carpet (Schreiner 1942) L. 33”. 
Arresting because of its unusual coalition of color, the largest of all the colored yellow plicatas, it is 
as large or larger than Theodolinda and Wasatch but elongated in form and has by far more rigid substance 
and carrying quality. 
Standards are subtly flecked rose with faint cinnamon markings on buff. The falls are flecked rose 
rioting on a deep gold-cream background with the markings mellowing to more golden influences toward 
the beard. The flower is lightly ruffled, the form graceful. It recalls Orloff in range of coloring only the 
flower is three times its size with less brown and more rose-red 1n its markings. An altogether striking 
new plicata, resplendent and vivid. (Photograph on page 16.) Price, each $20.00 
Lothario (Schreiner 1942) ML. 38”. 
Remarkable classic, rich, high finished bicolor of high quality, an eloquent blue bicolor. While it 
does not have quite the sharpness of Amzgo in color it has essentially the same color pattern of lovely light 
sky blue standards and rich plush-blue purple without veining or other detracting mars. Its contrast of 
color and rich orange beard adds to its lovely symphony of color. 
Most significant, this iris has a sturdy stem, 36 to 38 inches, displaying the individual blooms to an 
unusual advantage. The individual flowers, splendidly formed, have added grace of devious light frilling 
and fluting giving an entirely different character than plain-petalled kinds. For such a large iris its rich- 
ness and lustre are surprising. Generally large iris are not rich in color but this has lustre, size and stem 
habit — striking both for beauty and size. (Illustration on page 17.) Price, each $10.00 
Sunset Beam (Schreiner 1942) M. 34”. 
The modern blends are particularly distinguished from older blend iris by their finish and lustre. In 
this respect this iris sets a highwater mark for smooth, veneered-like finish. A blend of unusual degree of 
smoothness; the picture page 3 gives the impression of venation not apparent on visual examination. | 
In color the standards are a pale nymph-like, rich, glistening silky cream-yellow to naples yellow with 
just a hint of buff. In general effect a buff-flesh tone glistening and gleaming with irridescent gold dust. 
The falls are blended old rose suffused buff tan. The colors are beautifully embossed and highlighted by 
sparkling bright gold irridescence. A mellow outpouring of gold scintillates from the throat combining 
artfully with the orange beard and giving the center of the flower a mellow, lamp-like glow. For such a 
delicate flower the colors are non-fading. Medium sized, medium tall stems, very heavily textured. 
Price, each $10.00 
