1946 INTRODUCTIONS 
For the first time I am offering my creations to the 
Iris public. I believe they will take care of themselves, 
and Iris lovers will find them very much worth while. 
Descriptions are given as clearly as possible. Only one 
rhizome to a customer. 
“HOWDY” 
This word is a pleasant Missouri greeting, but the 
Iris was named after my wife. Her nickname is Howdy. 
This Iris was introduced by the Wild Rose Iris 
Garden, St. Joseph, Mo., in 1942 but owing to the war 
the Iris had little chance of being disseminated. It was 
introduced at $10.00 per rhizome. 
It is a huge, much ruffled, icy white with orange 
beard. The buds are sky blue but open up a beautiful 
crispy icy white. Branching is good. Height 36”. 
Standards are closed, falls slightly flaring. Weather 
resistance is excellent, as it stands up under Missouri 
weather. This is a real test. Hardiness unquestionable. 
Splendid grower. I am very proud of this lovely 
white Iris. 
A stalk of “Howdy” with three huge ruffled flowers 
in a container makes a lovely display. I have several of 
the top-notch white Iris but ‘‘Howdy” ranks right up 
near the front. I know you will love it. Price $5.00 per 
rhizome. Med. Early. 
KIRKMO 
This Iris is a beautiful red self. Not a dark red but 
more of a rose red. It is bright and has great carrying 
power in the garden. It is large and ruffled. The beard 
is yellow. Standards are closed and falls slightly flaring. 
Wind and rain have little effect on it. It is able to stand 
up under the most rigorous winters. Stems strong, 
branching good. 
If you like this rosy tone of red, I believe you will 
love this big, ruffled Iris. It is different from any red ! 
have seen. Price $10.00 per rhizome. Height 38’’. 
Med. Early. 
THE CHIEFTAIN 
This Iris is one of those flowers that appear as 
though starched. 
It has a lovely appearance in the garden, having a 
regal carriage. The color is copper-red with a lot of 
copper. There is a striking blue feather marking just 
below the haft which is very attractive and adds greatly 
to the beauty of the flower. The beard is orange, 
standards closed and falls slightly flaring. It is of 
average size but it is a very striking addition to the 
red-copper class. Substance excellent. Good grower 
and a fine parent plant. Even though it is 40 inches tall 
it does not require staking. The branching is very good. 
Comes from a Dauntless X Evolution Cross. Price 
$10.00 per rhizome. Late. 
INDIAN GIFT 
A mottled blue and white plicata of gigantic size, 
and enough lovely grape perfume to scent the whole 
garden. It is worth the price asked just for this one 
