
RANGER (Kleinsorge 1943) L. A large long flower of 
almost true crimson that is very brilliant in the garden. It 
is a self with strong firm texture in both standards and 
falls. One of the last to bloom. Very floriferous with 
strong stalks and fine branching. H.M., A. I. S. 1944. R. 
88) 1945. 36 in. $7.50 
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. 1948. Per. R. 88 1944. 40 in. $5.00 
RED GLEAM (Lapham 1939) M. A very brilliant red iris 
with strong well branched stalks. The standards are glow- 
ing red, broad and arched. The broad flaring falls are rich 
velvety red bordered by lighter red. One of the best reds. 
TM Arle 1940. Al Me, A. 12S) 1941. Per. R. 87 1941. 
Somine $2.00 
RED VALOR (Nicholls 1939) M. A magnificent deep gar- 
net red iris with the strongest substance and weather resist- 
ance of any iris that I have seen. The arched standards 
have a strong midrib and are firmly held. The falls are 
broad and flaring. Low branching. Gold Medal, Rome, 
Maly el 94055 Mi. Ai 12*S: 1940) Per R. 89 1941. "36 in: 
$5.00 
RED VELVET (Kleinsorge 1939) M. A handsome flower 
with standards of brilliant Vandyke red, and _ semi-flaring 
falls of velvety ox-blood red. Large flowers with low branch- 
ing. $3.00 
REDWYNE (McKee 1945) M. A deep mahogany red self 
that is outstanding in its color class. Described by one prom- 
inent iris judge as having “a patina warm and glowing 
enough to attract the attention of an antique dealer.’’ The 
medium sized flowers have an unusual velvety richness, de- 
void of venations, and the solid color gives it great carrying 
qualities in the garden. I like the color of this neat trim 
flower better than any red iris I saw last year. H. C., A. I. S. 
Was els Wi, ke I, Sh Te, 1, ED) SII GYR aio, $15.00 
RELIANCE (Washington 1948) M. L. An iris that is well 
named for the flowers have heavy substance and the plants 
sturdy growth. The broad domed standards have an under- 
tone of copper suffused with red. The falls are semi-flar- 
ing’, with a smooth velvety substance that makes them seem 
a darker red than the standards. The large flowers are well 
spaced on three way branching 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., 
ACen Sel O4 3 mee Atwl Acme len Sanl 044mm ber ho omlo44on3 Sed. 
Sold out until 1947. $5.00 
REVEILLE (Tobie 1944) M. Charming and delicate in color, 
but with very firm substance, this large pale pink has broad 
flaring flowers of an exquisite shade made more beautiful 
by the full pinkish tangerine beard. The standards are 
broad and domed, the falls flaring and rounded. It is a 
eross of Clovelly and Melitza and has taken the form from 
Clovelly and the beard from Melitza. It is a self with the 
even pink flush throughout. Strong heavy textured flowers 
on exceptionally well branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. 
R. 88 1945. 40 in. $12.00 
RHAPSODY (Williamson 1937) L. An unusual iris that 
seems as if made of changeable silk so nicely blended are 
its colors of violet purple and brown. The flowers have 
strong substance with good branching of the stalks. R. 86 
1940. 37 in. $1.00 
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RIO ORO (DeForest 1942) M. L. An iris of great charm 
and refinement and one of the most fascinating colors in the 
garden. It is a rich honey yellow self giving the effect of a 
bright golden brown. The standards are well domed and 
firmly held, the falls very flaring. Well formed flowers, 
tall, with good branching. Vigorous growth. 40 in. $5.00 
ROOKWOOD (Wareham 1939) M. A lustrous brown and 
heliotrope blend of great and unusual beauty.An iridescent 
flower with the color changing according to the light. Well 
branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1989. R. 86 1941. 40 in. 
$1.00 
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. The background of the flower is soft 
yellow with distinct plicata markings of deep rose. H. M., 
Me Me Si GBS, AN, Wily JNo Ile Sp Gu,” Jere IR, YO) IG. ee in. 
2.50 
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. 1987. 
AD VC Ale Ss 19405 ) Per, R. 90 1940)" 36) in. $2.00 
SAILOR BOY (Washington 1942) M. L. A deep strawberry 
red self that stands out in the garden. The smooth color 
and firm substance of the standards and falls with the even 
placement of the flowers on well branched stalks give this 
iris a prominent place in this class of iris. 36 in. $3.00 
SAMOVAR (D. Hall 1941) E. M. A very brilliant iris that 
attracts 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. 
Se eu, sere 18, Se Wey By ih, $2.00 
SANTA CRUZ (Mitchell 1945) A striking variegata with 
clear yellow standards. The falls are completely covered 
with heavy red veining. A brilliant flower that has great 
garden value. Good substance, form and branching. 38 in. 
$5.00 
SEQUATCHIE (W. Caldwell 1944) M. L. A brilliant blend 
of coppery brown with a strong infusion of rose and a bright 
blaze of metallic violet in the center of the falls. Follow- 
ing is the description of Sequatchie by a prominent A. I. S. 
judge: “All metallic coppery rose-brown, gleaming in the 
sun. The medium sized blooms had crisp, flaring form. A 
smooth infusion of violet, like the feathers on a pigeon’s 
neck, centered the falls. A different blend with more 
metallic sheen than any iris I’ve ever seen. A _ honey.” 
Strong very heavy substance with 9 to 11 flowers on four 
way perfectly branched stalks. A flaring flower with great 
carrying qualities in the garden. H. C., A. I. S., 1943. 
Wel, Win, NG Us Sh Ie letere, 1, aS 4), eal anak, $15.00 
SERENATA (Milliken 1943) M. A most attractive pink 
blend that last year impressed me as being one of the best 
pink blends and the only one that I know that has no yellow 
at the haft. The flowers are smooth and firm in finish, and 
the color is most inviting. Vigorous and hardy, tall with 
very good branching. R. 88 1945. 40 in. $3.50 
SETTING SUN (Kirkland 1937) M. L. This iris has the 
depth of color that we see in a brilliant red sunset. The 
standards have a gold area along the midrib, blending into 
the deep rose border. The falls are mahogany red. Per. 
Ire, sy UBDL, BS shay, $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 domed standards are very 
broad and have a strong midrib. The falls are arched and 
