
SWEET ALIBI 
PALOS VERDES (Milliken) 
We are frecuently asked for a good chartreuse iris. It may be 
needed io give just the right touch in the garden or to use as a 
cut flower to harmonize with the furnishings cf a room. We think 
thot Pclos Verdes will meet the need. The petals are Reed yel- 
low shading to mustard yellow and at the hafts are fine lines of 
cress green. The beard is strontian yellow. The coloring is smooth 
and soft, ihe flower is firm and.flaring. The plant is vigorous. 
40 inches. $3.50, 3 for $9.00, 12 for $35.00 
PASTORAL (Nies). Sse Spurias, page 17. $10.00 
PEACEMAKER (Mitchell) 
A tall, well shaped flower which is out of the ordinary. The 
white flower has the middle of the falls brushed with b!ue-lavender. 
32 feet. 35c, 3 for 90c, 12 for $3.25 
PERSIA (Ayres) 
There is something particularly appealing about this lovely blend 
of smoky blue, grey and bronze that grows upon one with each 
renewed acquaintance. Large handsome flowers. 3 feet. 
: 35c, 3 for 90c, 12 for $3.25 
PERU (Milliken) 
A very large powder blue iris. It is more than this however, 
for the Jittle touch which gives it exceptional charm is a distinct 
yet not sharply outlined lighter border to the falls. Strange to say 
this border is not due to a difference in color but to a brighter 
lighting of this portion of the petal because of a slight flexing of 
the edge. The flower is beautifully formed and the weather re- 
sistance is excellent. 50 inches. $3.50, 3 for $9.00, 12 for $35.00 
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PEWEE (Williamson) 
Another of the "table irises,’ and a perfect gem of a tiny pure 
white flower on graceful well-branched stems 17” high. 
35c, 3 for 90c, 12 for $3.50 
PINK ORCHID (Aylett) 
This is an Australian variety that we have now had under ob- 
servation for a number of years. The color is orchid, somewhat like 
Dogrose, but the flowers are very much larger. The plants are 
vigorous and free flowering. $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
PIUTE (Thomas) 
Another iris hailed as one of the most outstanding red irises. “It 
is a pure rich red self with not a trace of blue or purple in it.” Over 
3 feet tall. 75c, 3 for $2.00, 12 for $7.50 
PRESENT (C. G. White) 
Here is a glimpse of the soft coloring of the Orient embroidered 
in some of the finest and most delicate handiwork of the East. The 
beautifully shaped flowers of firm substance are of pinkish tints, 
with veins and dots set off by a velvety rose signal patch on the 
falls. 2Y%2 feet. Onco-bred. $3.50, 3 for $9.00 
FRINCE OF ORANGE (Kleinsorge) 
A golden-orange flower of flaring shape and medium size. An 
unusual color for bearded irises and one which is very popular. 
30 inches. $1.50 
PSEUDACORUS GIGANTEA 
An iris that will grow in soil in partial shade or full sun, but 
flourishes also in a pool. To blossom well, however, it needs sun. 
The flowers are yellow and are borne on branched 3 to 4-foot 
stems. The broad, sword-like leaves are about the same height and 
are useful in landscaping. 75c, 3 for $2.00 
PURISSIMA (Mohr-Mitchell) 
This is a splendid pure white. It is large, vigorous, well branched, 
and of good form and substance. Recommended for the milder 
climates only. 4 feet. Early. 35c, 3 for 90c, 12 for $3.25 
RANCHO (Milliken) 
A sister of the now famous China Maid but having an entirely 
different color. Rancho is a bold iris of rich red-mulberry. Fine 
large flowers on tall strong stems and an excellent bloomer. 
75c, 3 for $2.00, 12 for $7.50 
RED GLEAM (Lapham) 
One of the best reds. Both standards and falls are approximately 
the same shade which helps give it its gleam. Flowers of mod- 
erate size. Flourishes best if kept rather moist in the spring. 3 feet. 
$2.00, 3 for $5.00 
REGAL BEAUTY (Milliken) 
Deep velvety falls of rosy-purple, with standards of clear 
light violet and with a beard of glowing yellow. The flowers are 
of exceptional size and are very fragrant. Absolutely hardy. 3% 
feet. $1.00, 3 for $2.50, 12 for $8.50 
ROSE BOWL (Milliken) 
This is fast becoming one of the most popular of our irises. A 
clump of it is brilliant. Deeper in color than China Maid but not so 
pink, with its golden bronze center, it is warmer in color. Very vig- 
orous and blooms freely. 4 feet. $1.00, 3 for $2.50, 12 for $8.50 
ROSE GOLD (Milliken) 
See New Introductions, page 2. $15.00 
ROSY WINGS (Gage) 
A 1939 Dykes Medal winner. A pink and red blend with a 
bright orange beard. 3 feet. 35c, 3 for 90c, 12 for $3.25 
ROYAL SALUTE (Milliken) 
This is one of the few good dark blue-purple irises. The petals, 
both standards and falls are broad, and the flowers which have 
good substance seem to be the bluest of any of the so-called blue- 
purple irises. 3¥2 feet. 35c, 3 for 90c, 12 for $3.25 
RUSSET FLAME (Nies) 
See Introductions (Spurias). $3.50, 3 for $9.00 
RUTH POLLOCK (H. Sass) 
Generally regarded as one of the best of the yellow plicatas. The 
ground color of soft yellow is stitched and dotted with deep ma- 
roon, the standards being deeper than the falls. Not large but well 
shaped, ruffled flowers. 3 feet. $2.50, 3 for $6.50, 12 for $25.00 
