Whiting Introductions for 1946 
BAGHDAD (No. 4275) M. L. 34 in. Gay and bold is this colorful new yellow. Of 
strong wax yellow, overlaid smoothly on the falls with almost pure brass, it has a 
metalic lustre. The very heavy, firm substance of the flowers is in keeping with the 
intense color—each bloom lasts several days in any kind of weather. The wide 
standards are closely dcmmed, the broad falls semi-flaring, giving a sturdy effect with- 
out stiffness. The branching is exceptionally good, each stalk carrying 9 to 11 blooms 
and buds, with no crowding. Because Baghdad has so many of the qualities we have 
been working for, it has already been used freely in breeding. Many of its seed- 
lings are very promising. The plants are perfectly hardy, free flowering and gen- 
erous of increase. $20.00 
GYPSY ROSE (No. 4862) M. L. 39 in. This tall and stately iris gained many 
friends in our garden. The blooms are very large and of rich, warm, hellebsare red 
with n smooth brushing of copper at the haft and a‘hint of blue at the tip of the heavy 
yellow beard. It is tall and beautifully branched and with such strong stems that it 
takes all weather. The substance of the flowers is heavy—the form full and well rounid- 
ed. The blooms are so large that they seem to twist a bit when first open, but soon 
stretch into most pleasing contours. The plants are among the most vigorous and 
prolific in the garden, very hardy and free flowering. $25.00 
LAVENDER AND GOLD LACE (No. 4020) M. 84 in. A charming iris that everyone 
likes. The standards are clear yellow lightly tinged with lavender, the falls lavender 
blue, edged with golden yellow. The unusual and striking personality of this iris is 
enhanced by the daintily crimped edge on all the petals, making it look as if trimmed 
with gold lace. The standards are closely held, the falls quite flaring, giving a jaunty 
air. The branching is fair but not wilde, the stalks strong and well proportioned. 
The plants are sturdy, hardy and show good increase and blooming thhabits. A large 
stock makes a low introductory price possible. $5.00 
PALE PRIMROSE (No. 4057) L. 36 in. This iris has been tested here and in several 
other gurdens for some time and we and other judges think it is sufficiently outstand- 
ing for introduction. It blooms very late but has such heavy substance that it stands 
the hot winds that often come at the close of the season. The flowers are near self 
of ccol pinard to primrose yellow with a touch of honey yellow at the haft. The 
standards remain tightly closed and swirled at the tips, giving the flowers the look 
of huge rose buds. The falls are very wide and full, almost touching for their entire 
length, making a large oval shaped flower, distinct and different from anything we 
have seen. The branching is too high, but the beauty of the individual flowers makes 
up for this fault, to some extent. It has excellent growing and blooming habits and 
increases so well that we can offer it at a moderate price. $5.00 
WILD HONEY (No. 4219) E. M. 34 in. A rich, brown gold self that is very near the 
plate called Wild Honey in the Dictionary of Color. There is a glistening glint of 
gold over the whole flower and a touch of browner gold at the haft. The flowers are 
large, the standards arched and domed, the falls wide and rounded but not flared. It 
has been much admired here for three years and compares favorably with other light 
brown irises of recent introduction. The stalks are sturdy, with three side branches 
carrying about seven blooms. The plants are perfectly hardy, vigorous in growth and 
bloom and increase freely. $10.00 
ONE BACH OF THE FIVE NEW INTRODUCTIONS TO A CUSTOMER FOR $50.00 
