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PINK MARVEL (Lapham 1941) M. This iris has been described 
as a “glorified Eros”, and it gives a good idea of the color. A deep. 
pink that increases rapidly and is an abundant pollen parent as well 
as a heavy seed producer. R. 85 1942. 39 in. $2.50 
PINK REFLECTION (P. Cook 1942) L. A chamois skin pink 
blend of great individuality and charm. A soft Hydrangea pink 
with an underlay of creamy buff. Clean cut flowers of flaring 
form, good size and substance. A late flowering variety of ex- 
quisite coloring, sturdy growth and good branching. H. M., A. 
I. S. 1942. R. 90 1943. 36 in. $9.00 
PINK RUFFLES (K. Smith 1940) M. The exquisite coloring 
and form of this charming pink Intermediate give it especial dis- 
tinction in this class of irises. A self with broad fluted standards, 
well arched and semi-domed. The falls are flaring and very ruffled. 
TCS ere 10300 yee Acne SL O40 Amsoil Sarl O4Z, 
Per. R. 86 1941. 28 in. $2.00 
POT O’ GOLD (Grant 1941) M. L. This brilliant yellow self is 
medium in size but so rich in color that it stands out in the garden. 
It is much better formed than Golden Hind with smooth firm sub- 
stance and wide and low branching. Per. R. 88 1942. 36 in. $2.00 
PRAIRIE SUNSET (H. P. Sass 1939) M. L. A beautiful blend 
that is appropriately named for the brilliant combination of colors 
reminds one of a glowing western sunset. All pink, apricot and 
golden copper, this iris cannot be described, it must be seen to 
fully appreciate its exquisite color harmony. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. 
A. M., A. I. S. 1941. Per. R. 93 1939. Dykes Medal 1943. 34 in. 
$5.00 
PRISCILLA (Whiting 1942) M. A white that is really very 
white for it has no touch of any other color, even the beard is pure 
white. The flowers are neat and trim with ruffling on the falls, 
the stalks are short but well branched. It is a gem for any garden. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1943. R. 89 1942. 24 in. $1.00 
RADIANT (Salbach 1936) E. M. S. are burnished golden bronze. 
F. are intense velvety terra cotta. It has a vivid brilliance that 
stands out inthe garden. H. M., A. 1. -S. 1938, Per. R. ee ee 
35 in. 7 
RAEJEAN (Whiting 1940) M. L. A two toned yellow and one 
of the brightest of this type. The flowers have well domed stand- 
ards of clear chrome yellow. The cream yellow falls are distinctly 
bordered with deeper yellow. Tall, widely branched and late flower- 
ing. H. M., A. I. S 1942. R. 88 1942. 40 in. $2.00 
RED AMBER (Loomis 1942) M. A very handsome iris that is 
much more rose than red. A smooth refined flower with nice form 
and excellent substance. Similar in color to Rosy Wings, but a 
larger flower. Tall, well branched. H. M., A. I. S. 1943. R. 88 
1943, 40 in. $10.00 
RED GLEAM (Lapham 1939) M. A very brilliant red iris with 
strong well branched stalks. The standards are glowing red, 
broad and arched. The broad flaring falls are rich velvety red 
bordered by lighter red. One of the best reds. H. M., A. I. S. 
. 1940, A. M., A. I. S. 1941. Per. R. 87 1941. 35 in. $3.00 
RED POMP (Lapham 1940) M. A fine deep red self with large 
flowers of excellent form and substance well spaced on strong 
sturdy stalks. 36 in. $2.00 
RED VALOR (Nicholls 1939) M. A magnificent deep garnet red 
iris with the strongest substance and weather resistance of any 
iris that I have seen. The arched standards have a strong midrib 
and are firmly held. The falls are broad and flaring. A rich 
brown beard adds to the depth of color of th’s outstanding iris. 
Low branching. Gold Medal, Rome, Italy 1940. H. M., A. I. S. 
1940. Per. R. 89 1941. 36 in. $6.00 
RED VELVET (Kleinsorge 1939) M. A handsome flower with 
standards of brilliant Vandyke red, and semi-flaring falls of vel- 
vety ox-blood red. Large flowers with low branching. $2.50 
RELIANCE (Washington 1943) M. L. An iris that is well 
named for the flowers have heavy substance, the plants sturdv 
growth, and it is reliable in every way. The broad domed standards 
have an undertone of copper strongly suffused with rich red. The 
falls are semi-flaring, broad and full at the haft with a smooth 
velvety substance that makes them seem a darker red than the 
standards. The large flowers are well spaced on three way branch- 
ing sturdy stalks. 36 in. $10.00 
REMEMBRANCE (D. Hall 1942) M. An iris that comes from 
a long line of breeding for pinks by this hybridizer. It is a soft 
pink blend with a suffusion of pale yellow throughout. The form, 
substance, and branching is good and it makes a lovely bit of color 
in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 1943. R. 88 1943. 38 in. $5.00 
ROOKWOOD (Wareham 1939) M. A lustrous brown and helio- 
trope blend of great and unusual beauty. The well arched standards 
are glowing bronzed heliotrope. The falls have the same under ~ 
color flushed with pleroma violet in the center. An iridescent flower 
with the color changing according to the light. Well branched 
stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. R. 86 1941. 40 in. $1.00 
ROUGE BOUQUET (Whiting 1941) M. A bouquet of many 
colors from deep orange to copper, rose red, and red purple so well 
mingled that the effect is a rich red blend. The flowers are well 
formed with good substance. Sturdy stalks. R. 87 1942. 36 in. $2.00 
RUBIENT (Whiting 1942) M. This iris has been described as 
“Amigo with all its charm done in red instead of light and dark 
violet”. The standards are pure pansy purple, and are broad, arched 
and domed. The semi-flaring falls are widely rounded, and over- 
laid with blackish velvet leaying an edging of the same color as 
the standards. Vigorous growth with good branching, this iris 
has great individuality. R. 89 1942, 36 in. $5.00 
RUTH POLLOCK (H. P. Sass 1939) M. A large rose and yellow 
plicata that has some of the coloring of Tiffany, but is much 
brighter, better in form and branching. The background of the flower 
is soft yellow with distinct plicata markings of deep rose. A gay 
and different color combination, H. M., A. I. S. 1939. A. M., 
A. I. S. 1941. Per. R. 90 1940. 36 in. $2.00 
SABLE (Cook 1938) M. An extremely dark blue purple flower 
with a lustrous silky sheen, The great depth of color is enhanced 
by the dark violet beard. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. A. M., A. I. S. 1940. 
Per."R. 90 1940. 36 in. $1.50 
SAILOR BOY (Washington 1942) M. L. A deep strawberry red 
self that stands out in glowing perfection in the garden. The smooth 
uniform color and firm substance of the standards and falls with 
the even placement of the flowers on well branched stalks give this 
iris an especially prominent place in this class of iris. 36 in. $5.00 
SAMOVAR (D. Hall 1941) E. M. A very brilliant iris that at- 
tracts the eye of garden visitors. The color is coppery rose with 
standards lighter than the falls. It is very floriferous and makes 
a glowing mass of color. H. M., A. I. S. 1941. Per. R. 86 1943. 
34 in, $3.00 
SARACEN (Nesmith 1938) V. L. The standards are brownish 
Indian-red. The falls are semi-flaring of velvety brown-red with 
edge the same color as the standards. An impressive flower of rich 
brownrred. R. 90 1939,- 38 in. Each $1.00 3 for $2.50 
SEA BLUE (Whiting 1941) M. A delightful iris of clear flax- 
flower blue coloring. The flowers are large with well domed stand- 
ards, and semi-flaring falls. Long season of bloom ; well branched 
sturdy stalks. Per. R. 87 1943. 36 in. $3.00 
SETTING SUN (Kirkland 1937) M. L. This iris has>all the 
depth of color that we see in the afterglow of.a briliant red sunset. 
The standards have a gold area along the midrib, blending into the 
strong deep rose border. The falls ate deep mahogany red. Per 
R. 871941. 36 in. $1.00 
SHARKSKIN (G. Douglas 1942) M. If you can visualize the 
silken material known as Sharkskin you will have a good idea of 
the. firm substance and almost velvety finish of this lovely tall 
white iris. _ The roundly domed standards are very broad and have 
a strong midrib. The falls are arched and very flaring with a pale 
glistening yellow flush deep in the throat. The flowers are large 
and well Proportioned to the ideally branched stalk (four branches 
and terminal). Ha CG Asis S21041 957 sng an I. S. 1943. R, 89 
1943. 44 in. : : $7.50 
SHAWANO (Williamson 1939) M. L. A tall brill 
boldly veined with Vandyke red. Great garden bees te 
I. S- 1940. Per. R. 86 1941. 38 in. Each $1.50 3 for $3.75 
SHEBA (Kirkland 1938) M. A magnificent iris of deep velvety 
rose red and copper with a suffusion of gold throughout the center 
of the flower. Large flowers, well branched stalks. 40 in. $1.00 — 
SHINING SUN (Nesmith 1940) L. The standards are clear 
cadmium, domed and firmly held. The arched and half flaring 
falls are the same color set off by a deep yellow beard. A glowing 
yellow self that is very useful in the garden on account of the clear 
color and great resistance to bad weather. Tall well branched 
stalks. R. 88 1940. 40 in. Each $1.50 3 for $3.75 
SILVER LUSTRE (C. Carpenter 1942) M.L. A light Wistaria 
violet blue self with better form and substance than Shining Waters, 
and absolutely hardy. The standards are large and firmly domed 
and have a heavy midrib. The falls are broad and flaring. The 
flowers are beautifully formed with heavy substance withstanding 
rain, and hot sun to a marked degree. A profuse bloomer over a 
long season. Three branches and terminal. R, 89 1943. 40 in. $5.00 

