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EDWARD. LAPHAM (Lapham 1942) ML. 36”. 
The topnotch new red. The reddest iris in existence, un- 
believably pure toned. A uniform self color in contrast with 
most reds which are bicolor in varying degree. The coloring 
is a rich, glossy crimson. The blooms are trimly tailored, 
smoothly colored withaclean, solid brown-toned haft devoid 
of any reticulation. This gives a dramatic, finished look to 
this fine red. Rated by outstanding iris authorities as the 
reddest iris from this originator who specializes in produc- 
tion of such fine reds as Christabel, Red Gleam and Wakarusa. 
Edward Lapham is distinctly different from any of these. 
Branched stems neither too tall nor too short. Highly 
recommended. $17.00 
ELMOHR (Loomis 1942) M. 34”. 
The newest hybrid of Wm. Mohr and the last word in 
color and distinctiveness in this race of plants. An exquisite 
shade of rich, reddish mulberry incredibly glossy and lus- 
trous; the color seems to smolder as if some interior source 
of light were seeping out of imprisonment. There is an un- 
forgettable distinction in Wm. Mohr’s rounded form and 
unique manner of venation and this is inherited by this 
flower in a richer color pattern. To our taste it is the most 
attractively colored of Wm. Mohr’s progeny. It is so dis- 
tinct it merits introduction because of its color alone. Its 
derivation makes it all the more significant. Hybridizers 
will be interested to know it sets seed. 
Medium large blooms on moderately tall stems, branched. 
Its foliage is clean and unmarred, a rich shade of pure green. 
A healthy, vigorous plant that grows as easily as the regular 
garden iris for us. It has thrilled everyone who has seen it. 
(See picture page 15.) $17.00 
GOLDEN EAGLE (D. Hall 1942) M. 38”. 
Yellow iris charm us like golden sunshine. Golden Eagle 
has a soft sparkle and gaiety coupled with intensity and 
brilliance in a light, clear yellow which is surprising because 
it is without a hint of orange or amber. ‘The flowers are 
large and bright with a very satiny finish. A prolific grower 
of good habits we rather expect this to take its place as one 
of our finest light yellows. A beautiful iris. $5.00 
GYPSY BARON (Schreiner 1942) EM. 40”. 
A strikingly different development in the plicata family. 
A magnetic, arresting flower unusual because of its unique 
marbling and striation. The falls are embroidered and be- 
sprinkled mulberry to fluorite purple in a most novel manner 
with a bluer cast in the standards closer to royal purple on a 
silvery white background. A striking feature in addition 
to color and manner of coloration is the very crisp substance 
of the blooms which are very weather resistant. (IIlustra- 
tion page 10). $15.00 
HOOSIER SUNRISE (Lapham 1942) M. 40”. 
This is one of the finest of Mr. Lapham’s big pinks. A 
very large and beautiful bloom of excellent substance with 
broad standards and falls. A fine shade of pink in the falls 
with pink tinted buff standards. A warm, or yellow pink, 
it has strong stalks, flaring falls. Hoosier Sunrise has 
received much enthusiastic comment from well known judges 
of the American Iris Society. You will like this pink. It 
has color, size and sturdy plant habit. $12.00 
IDANHA (Kleinsorge 1942) EM. 38”. 
Blithely colored apricot-tan and pink. Sort of a blended 
bicolor with a sweep of apricot yellow shaded with a bold 
splash of pink lavender on the falls. A pleasant color com- 
bination. $4.00 
INDIANA NIGHT (P. Cook 1942) ML. 38”. 
Velvet — deep and rich. A new refinement in a very 
dark colored iris by the originator of Sable. A resplendently 
rich iris, deepest hyacinth violet to dark mulberry purple. 
Splendidly formed, good sized blooms on tall, branched 
stems, it is a new iris that bears great promise in our opinion. 
$10.00 
LADY OF SHALOTT (Schreiner 1942) M. 34”. 
Precisely formed and lacily frilled, a charming, delicate 
color in the plicata group. Standards are heavily flushed 
rose-pink and the falls delicately edged with a peppering of 
minute pinkish dots both dainty and charming. A good 
pink plicata is needed and we feel this variety, with all the 
fine habits of Seduction, fills a long-felt need. (Pictured on 
page 14). $12.00 
L. MERTON GAGE (Lapham-Gage 1942) M. 40”. 
A capricious new addition in the medium shades of pink 
from the hand of Mr. Lapham who has specialized in the 
production of fine pink iris as well as splendid red tones. 
Delicately interfused, large, yellow-toned mid-pink. Ac- 
cording to the color chart it is pale salmon to Rosolane pink. 
A big flower, broad and full in all its parts with sturdy stems, 
tall and a very prolific blooming creation. A beautiful iris. 
$15.00 
LOTHARIO (Schreiner 1942) ML. 38”. 
Large, rich, high finished bicolor of high quality, an elo- 
quent blue bicolor. Essentially the same color pattern of 
Amigo, light sky blue standards and rich plush blue-purple 
without veining or other detracting mars. Its contrast of 
color and rich orange beard add it its lovely symphony of 
color. Most significant, this iris has a sturdy stem, 38 
inches, handsomely displaying the individual blooms. 
Lightly frilled, its richness and lustre are surprising for such 
a large iris. Striking both for its beauty and size.  (Illus- 
tration page 15). $10.00 
MAGIC CARPET (Schreiner 1942) L. 33”. 
Largest of the colored yellow plicatas. Arresting because 
of its unusual combination of color. Standards are subtly 
flecked rose with faint cinnamon markings on buff. The 
falls are flecked rose rioting on a deep gold-cream back- 
ground. Lightly ruffled with graceful form, it recalls Orloff 
only it is three times its size and more rose-red in its mark- 
ings. Striking. (Photograph page 14). $15.00 
MARY VERNON (McKee 1942) M. 36”. 
Vivid blended variegata. Like volcanic fire framed with 
an overflow of gold, the colors intermingle and amalgamate. 
Golden bronze flushed rose standards with widely flaring 
falls of bright ruby red repeating the gold of the standards 
in the haft pattern and margin of the falls. $10.00 
MOONLIT SEA (J. Sass 1943) M. 38". 
An innovation in iris colorings, an unheard of combination 
of rich indigo blue, a gold heart, really solid gold haft, style 
arms and beard with no reticulations of bronze or any 
blending. The blue has an unusual shimmer of white. It 
is an excitingly different iris. The liquid cast of the white 
and blue variegation climaxed by a gold throat, like a gold 
moon rising over a dark blue sea, is such that it has to be 
seen to be clearly pictured. A novel creation. $15.00 
