The 166 Best Dris for 1943 
@)% pages 26 to 33 we present our customary 
analysis of the leading varieties in each color 
class together with data regarding their origination, 
season of bloom, height of stem and their garden 
performance. 
Our choice of the “‘First Hundred’’ or Super Iris 
for 1943 is indicated by BOLD CAPITALS. These, 
together with the other varieties contained in the 
tables, are the cream of the crop of iris varieties. 
A few new trial varieties which we wish to observe 
and which must prove their superiority to iris al- 
ready in existence complete our listing. 
Our assemblage of varieties is a studied group of 
the best iris produced. We make it our point to 



times we refuse to list varieties we have purchased 
at great expense because we find them lacking in 
distinction and not superior enough to iris already 
in existence. Most growers do not make an attempt 
to be well acquainted with al] the new iris as they 
are developed. It is our premise that an iris should 
not be introduced until it has been compared with 
every like colored variety and it should not be as 
good but distinctly better. 
Perfect comprehensiveness remains the goal of this 
Iris Lover's Catalog and we present here the glean- 
ings of a critical selection. Again we wish to thank 
our many fellow iris enthusiasts for their interesting 
and valuable letters. In our preparation of this 
catalog we have given consideration to all reports 
gather together the outstanding new iris. Many on varieties which have come to us. 
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Snowking Violet Deep Velvet Cheerio 
White Goddess Mata Hari Christabel 
Winter Carnival Mrs. J. L. Gibson Copper Rose 
Sable “Reds” Edward Lapham 
feat Garden Magic 
Coppers Marco Polo 
( Balmung Blue ears Radiant 
Blue Shimmer Blends Red Valor 
Coritica The Red Douglas 
Los Angeles Mauve Ormehr Wakarusa 
Plicatas Rose Top Hes : cae A 
Ruth Pollock Blends Boa eee Yellow City of Lincoln 
Seduction Violet Symphony Bicolors Frank Adams 
Siegfried 
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Pink China Maid Jean Cayeux 
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Amoenas Wabash Blends Nig Blends Old Parchment 
Matowta nose Prairie Sunset 
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Alastor Stardom 
At Dawning Rica 
Anitra Avondale Fair Elaine 
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Gloriole Pinks Lighthouse are 
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Shining Waters nota Sahara 
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Spun Gold 
Destiny Treasure Island 
Missouri Directeur Pinelle 
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Rinne Sierra Blue ae Creams Golden Treasure 
The Admiral ee Snoqualmie 

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