THE WORLD’S FINEST IRISES 

PRIZEWINNER COLLECTION—Continued 
SOUV. DE MME. GAUDICHAU, 91-88 (Millet, 1914), 40 inches. 
FRAGRANT. This is the largest, darkest and by far the finest 
of the dark purple Irises. Even the beard has a bluish cast, 
which enhances: the beauty of the flower. The falls are of a 
strikingly brilliant velvety blackish purple. In addition to its 
other attractions, it is also very fragrant. This variety is still 
quite scarce, but I am fortunate enough to have a sufficient 
stock to include it in this “Prizewinner” Collection. Given an 
Award of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00, 6 for $3.50, 100 for $50.00 . 
BALLERINE, 90-89 (Vilm., 1920), 48 inches. FRAGRANT. LATE. 
The most popular of all of the light blue toned varieties. A 
gigantic flower of fine form and exquisite coloring, on four foot 
stems. Free flowering and very fragrant. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00, 6 for $3.50, 100 for $50.00 
DR. CHAS. H. MAYO (Fryer, 1924), 40 inches. FRAGRANT. This is 
undoubtedly the Masterpiece of the introducer. I consider it the 
finest pink toned Iris introduced to date. In form it resembles 
Mrs. Marion Cran, but is larger; in color it resembles Susan 
Bliss, but is softer; it has the white throat of Aphrodite, but is 
more massive and yet more artistic. It therefore has the com- 
bined attraction of three famous pink toned varieties. It is also 
exquisitely fragrant, very early, has a long flowering season, 
is free flowering and of rugged constitution. It surely leaves 
nothing to be desired. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75, 6 for $6.00, 100 for $85.00 
TRUE CHARM, 88-84 (Sturtevant, 1920), 88 inches. FRAGRANT. 
In my. opinion this and True Delight are the two most satis- 
factory “Plicatas” introduced to date, for our Eastern Gardens, 
being not only of large size, perfect form, wonderful texture 
and exquisite coloring, but exceedingly rugged and free flower- 
ing. The white standards of True Charm are delicately suf- 
fused with a soft flush of lavender and the creamy white falls 
are edged with a “stitching” of the same color. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.75, 6 for $5.00, 100 for $75.00 
GOLD IMPERIAL, 86-87 (Sturt., 1924), 33 inches. This is one of 
the finest deep yellows. In 1928 I sold it at $8.00 a plant. It 
is a deep, rich, smooth chrome yellow of fine form and texture, 
with an exceedingly brilliant orange beard. It has been one 
of the most admired Iris in my garden on account of its perfect 
form, unusually deep. color and smooth texture. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.75, 6 for $5.00, 100 for $60.00 
MILDRED PRESBY, 86-87 (Farr, 1923), 30 inches. LATE. This is 
one of the finest of the “Amoena” type, or white bicolors so far 
introduced. The standards are creamy white and the falls are 
rich dark velvety pansy violet, with a narrow lavender-white 
edging. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75, 6 for $5.00, 100 for $75.00 
MARY GIBSON, 84-85 (Perry, 1922), 42 inches. EARLY. This is a 
great favorite of mine. It is a handsome, soft, rosy bronze 
blend, with a yellow throat and rich golden beard, on tall, erect 
stems. It is different in color from any other Iris and is one of 
our very best soft blends. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.75, 6 for $5.00, 100 for $60.00 
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