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PLICATAS Continued from previous page 
Yellow Plicatas With Rose and Brown Markings 
Originator Year Height Variety Price Performance Season 
STAGES Re Rs ee ie ee gon eye 1939 4h BADIMIUN G eae rere ets a $ 3.50 A ML 
ASS a | cette terrae cae. cia ee AS 1939 M BONAINZ Atte rts teria crater cee nett hes si: B ML 
SASS SEL sin, secrete ek aweerle LOAD M CORLVI GAS fot Ae thie whe: 15.00 A M 
Becherer aa tre eee 1941 M ERE GGG EIS peeps eee. ae cia leech eeees 5.00 A M 
Sass ELS ye ci vated eensasicrcrareey fe 2 1937 M ORIG © lh haewee terete t.. ticia be gain ore re TE A ML 
Sass He Sacer ah eek 1939 L RUTH EROEEO CRA er 5.00 A ML 
SASS. Flee erie pe ee ore sera cen ree oe 1936 1p SIEGERIED Seta arate 60 A ID 
SEC lcs Ge Aer Oke in Ge eaae 1938 M PETE AIN Ye eeiear bene tase Peo oicuste oc He A M 
Trial Varieties 
ING ASMUNUNTDS & Bo be oon docasoe ona eR) CVD Sve AT Olin nine mtr eee) LO: OO, 
Marios Carp eiaemerts errr fe aetna LOLOO 
Eight super iris in the plicata class may seem rather strong but we do not see how this can be avoided considering the variation 
possible in many patterns and the quality concentrated here. 
The center of interest has been directed mainly to the yellow plicatas but the newest arrivals are two sensational new iris, Blue Shim- 
mer, unique and unexpectedly patterned blue and Rose Top a rich rose-marked flower of lovely broad form. First we will deal with the 
blue marked kinds. No collection is worthy of the name that does not include irreplaceable Los Angeles, an all time iris great. To give 
you an idea of the breadth of variation in blue plicatas alone consider delicate, granited Arhala and even, deep, almost purple Mznnie 
Colquitt. 
A real gem is delicate, lavender-etched Seduction. Extremely popular is rose stippled Mme. Louis Aureau. Touched with an air of 
delicacy we have serene Lady of Shalott with soft pink markings. 
For that altogether different flower the yellow ground plicatas are unique. They remind one of a rare tropical orchid. The popu- 
larity indicates an increasing color consciousness on the part of iris fans. About the first of this unusual set is havana-marked-on-cream 
Siegfried. Two charming melodious types, rose SGpeled on lemon Tiffany and Orloff an unexpected medley of cinnamon tan, are very 
popular. A later trio that set an extremely high standard of perfection include Ba/mung brown on deep yellow, a broad flower; Ruth 
Pollock rose marked on yellow and Coritica deftly pin pointed light rose on deep yellow, very distinguished. 
AMOENAS 
White and Blue-toned Bicolors 
Originator Year Height Variety Price Performance Season 
Cayeuxip erates fens at teteracs tas 1931 M MAR OUIIEA Sattate stelle s sie aie, Fara lore eds laters $ .40 B ML 
INiGeli ber near cee ns 1932 ab SEATS] EG ELAIN Ge ere cei iete dare yeas 5 A L 
DeHorestare a ceatietne e 1941 M (Me URIS, ROMP Rees Gaon cameo onece JUOKY B i 
Willa mSO ler ation tereieh neaaie seas 1936 an WABAS Ha tectecion ceric eres 1.00 A M 
The class having the ultimate in color contrast, star like purity contrasted and heightened by dark colored falls. The outstanding 
iris of this color is Wabash, cool white with an effective velvety blue falls. One of the last to bloom, a variation of silken cream stand- 
ards and rose lined falls, is new Three Sisters, close to rose and white. Its tenderness and height give us concern. Shah Jehan the multi- 
hued is a true piece of oriental magnificence. 
LIGHT BLUES 
Light Blue Selfs 

Originator Year Height Variety Price Performance Season 
Sterne ee ee ee eee 1934 M PAOD NCE EIS eee re err ee ec Dee A M 
SASS) Sartaes atom enemies ema 1933 at BEUBeMONARIG He ee aeecarinie caer 25 A ML 
Mohr=Mitchellna.n seen cee 1926 ar BLY CARITRANGS aS otc eco rime 225) B M 
Grantee a 285 aceite 1937 a EXCUUSLY Exicre aa enies .60 AA ML 
COUSINS Meetamcicmnre aeons 1938 Aly GREATSEUAKESR 4 oeeeoee- 1.75 A M 
IMallilkene terse tn ee eet 1941 TS IMOUNTAINGS KSYo555 oon oe eee 5.00 A M 
BISSIP eeyer oni stere thats ce eheteteratees sere 1933 AB SHINING WATERS }.............. 3D CG M 
W tllia ins seetemnsetereitericety see 1936 M WWPACV EG IR Te Vetere ec chen tes eres tere 1.00 A M 
Palest Blues 
ey ed ak Alsons aleoraricuho oe re 1936 M ANT TRA ete os easier oD A ML 
INICh oll Saarinen rane iattiowe cre 1938 ap BEUESDTAMOND pecans coer 1.50 A EM 
(Gag emer encrcine cistern re aera 1933 ar GLORIOLE Rs hone rec seen .30 B M 
WVGEC HAN te. Maite hats oe en clash 1941 ae IGYSBEUE Set ee eee 3.00 A 4) 
SCHTEMeh see cee ean O42 at SUWMIVEB Ra 1 Ve eee ee een em 12) () A EM 
Trial Varieties 
Aine IDOI seo soho mc an am age OMY (Chicony eB G arcane teers $20.00 
BliwerD elighitevacerete aceite a: 3.00 rostya blu einer eee re 10.00 
ishomin’ Oar ere eerie ret re cea p LOO 
Always strong, the blue class has been further strengthened this year by the addition of several new sorts. We might as well start 
with Great Lakes, the classic flaring blue. Newer are very light Icy B/ue and richer Mountain Sky deserving real notoriety. In our garden 
we cannot conceive being without these three excellent blues: fluffy, down-like G/oriole, smooth periwinkle blue Exclusive, the most 
branched blue, and cool placid Anitra. Though it is slightly tender no iris has taken the place of Shining Waters in our hearts. 
