New and Unusual Dris 
ACTION PRONT <P. Cook)1942) EM 3067, 
A clear cut, coppery red, its turgid tones seem to flare up 
in a blaze of color. Distinct and worthy not only for the 
good qualities of both flower and plant but for its dependable 
performance as well. A bicolor that is both bright and eae 
$7.50 
ALBA SUPERBA JJ. Sass 1943) 
A striking white, broad and expansive with protusively 
domed standards, flaring falls as white as monumental al- 
abaster, heavy substance. A fine new white just developed 
that promises to be a very superior iris. We are proud to be 
able to offer it for the first time. $25.00 
AND THOU (Graves 1942) ML. 36”. 
Dulcet-toned, an airy, very light cool blue tone with the 
color gathering imperceptibly in intensity until it concen- 
trates in a very narrow area alongside the blue cast beard in 
a harmonious ensemblage. The gradual concentration of 
color gives that far-away, misty blue effect. It is very 
original and has a much cooler cast than most blues. 
Rounded form, flaring falls. $10.00 
ATHALA (Cayeux 1936) ML. 36”. 
This is Cayeux’s blue marked plicata of beautiful form 
and finish. Deviously marked with blue-lilac tracery, the 
falls are likewise marked and stippled along the edges. A 
pure white background finishes the ensemble of balance and 
beauty. $3.00 
BATAAN (Kleinsorge 1942) M. 36”. 
Enchanting dark blend. A repetition of color hues and 
accents in tones of plum, henna and rich brown that melt 
indiscernably to a general henna cast. Something apart in 
unusual blends from Dr. Kleinsorge who has given us seve- 
ral sterling examples. $7.50 
BERKELEY = GOLD (Salbach-1942), 732% 
Shining gold color — a large, deep clear yellow self of good 
color and heavy substance. This iris has been recommended 
tous by the originator as the deepest yellow iris he has grown. 
$5.00 
BLUES DEEIGHT (Grant 1941) Ml38" 
A very cool blue, crisp and unwilted. A self of flaring 
form reminding one of Shining Waters. Not a huge flower 
it is a well proportioned one. This striking new blue iris 
has been receiving the most laudatory praise of the iris 
judges. We are quite anxious to see it as its description 
seems to promise much. $3.00 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942) M. 38”. 
An interesting innovation in the blue plicata class withan 
allover design of utmost originality. The perfectly hand- 
some blooms are large, rounded, classically formed with the 
clearest tone of blue of any iris, all interspersed with enamel 
white. Like blue waves rippling over silvery sand, the dap- 
pling is strikingly different. With clear color, porcelain-like 
finish, it is a beautiful new plicata. We think it is interesting 
that this iris and Gypsy Baron, our own plicata of last season, 
represent the first deflection in the blue plicata since Los 
Angeles’ introduction. $15.00 
BLUE ZENITH (Whiting 1942) M. 40”. 
One of the new blue iris we added this past season. It is 
large sky blue, close to campanula blue. The ruffled flowers 
are like whorls of blue giving a swirling effect most noticeable 
because of its very fine height and branched stem. $5.00 
CHICORY BLUE (GG. Douglas 1942)-EM. 33". 
An appropriate name for this serene and reposeful large 
blue iris. The color is a distinct advance of marked indivi- 
duality, evenly colored with a pleasing yellow beard, a wide 
haft. Low, widely branched stalks carry the copious flowers 
with an easy grace. Has attracted considerable attention 
which is a good sign that it should enjoy considerable popu- 
larity. $20.00 
CORAL MIST (Grant 1941) M. 36”. 
Subtly colored, an interesting phantasy of tones of pink 
and deeper coral-pink flushed with a delicate hint of cinna- 
mon that arrests the eye. An ingratiating iris of graceful, 
flaring form with a pleasant subdued effect. The large 
flowers are beautifully poised on well branched stems. 
Stock is very scarce. $15.00 
DISPLAY (Grant 1942) ML. 35”. 
Distinctive because it seems to parade its rich smooth 
red tones so that they seem to be as bright on a dull day or 
in shadow as in the sunlight. This deep smooth red is an 
absolute self with a bright beard. It stands out in its own 
emphatic way. $15.00 
Glossary of Iris Terms 
Following each variety name are given the name of the originator, 
year of introduction, season (Very Early, Early, Midseason, Midseason- 
Late, and Very Late), and height of plant in inches. 
Various terms applicable to iris used throughout this catalog may be 
defined as follows: 
AMOENA: (pleasing) white or tinted white standards with colored falls. 
PLICATA: (pleated )stitched or stippled margin-color on white background. 
VARIEGATA: yellow or near-yellow standards with deeper falls which 
may be either veined or solid tones of brown or purple. 
BLEND: combination of two or more colors (one always being yellow). 
BICOLOR: (two colors) light or medium standards and deeper falls. 
SELF: an iris of uniform color. 
TEXTURE: sheen or finish of the petals. 
SUBSTANCE: thickness of petals. 
