2 THE LONGFIELD IRIS FARM 

New Longfield Introductions 
For 1946 
(Our 1946 introductions are not to be considered in computing the 10 per cent 
quantity discount mentioned on page 1.) 
COOK ORIGINATIONS 
TALL BEARDED IRIS 
Anna Williamson (Cook No. 6539, 1946). A lovely, bright, bicolor pink which 
is distinct from all other pinks. A blend, the pale yellow suftusion sub- 
ordinate to, but brightening the rosy pink color of the flower. An Iris with 
more than average carrying power, standing out prominently in any plant- 
ing of pink varieties. The flowers are large, of pleasing shape, the seg- 
ments wide. The fine substance and texture add to the quality of the 
blooms. An always-admired pink seedling in our trial rows. 
Detail: S. domed, Purplish Vinaceous; I. wide, semi-flaring, Eupatorium 
Purple, passing to Light Russet Vinaceous at margin; crests Cream Color; 
beards, Light Cadmium. Flowers: 5 inches high, 5% inches wide. Stems 
3 feet tall, branched above middle, bearing 8 flowers. Plant strong and 
free in growth and bloom. $10.00 
Distance (Cook No. 9942, 1946). A silvery ight blue, smooth in finish and very 
evenly colored. Among the numerous blue Irises of today, this selection 
out of hundreds of blue seedlings has seemed distinct and worthy. The 
flowers are large, of pleasing spreading form; the segments are smooth 
except for a slight waving at the end of the falls. The substance is good, 
the texture and finish also. There is no coarse veining in the flower, and 
almost no markings at the haft. The whitish beard is fairly inconspicuous. 
The light blue color with its overcast of silver is most attractive. 
Detail: ((Castalia x Santa Barbara) x Great Lakes). S. domed, Light Wis- 
taria Blue; F.. wide and flaring, Light Wistaria Violet; crests Light Wis- 
taria Blue; beards, Cadmium, whitish on outer end. Flower: 4 inches high, 
54% inches wide. Stems 3 feet, branched at middle. Plant vigorous and 
free-flowering, with erect blue-green foliage. $15.00 
Salamonie (Cook No. 5742, 1946). Exquisite light pink blend, richly yet deli- 
cately colored, combining the best features of its parents, Majenica and Pink 
Reflection. A self in garden effect, the flowers holding their color well in 
all seasons. Of pleasing shape, firm substance and fine texture. Tall, sturdy 
stems, 88 inches. Generally admired by visitors to our garden in the 
four years this seedling has been under test. 
Detail: (Majenica x Pink Reflection). S. domed, Light Pinkish Cinnamon; 
F. wide, semi-flaring, Light Congo Pink; crests Amber Yellow; beards, 
Light Cadmium. Flowers: 5 inches x 5 inches. Stems bearing 7-9 flowers 
are branched from middle. Plant of strong growing habit, free and de- 
pendable in bloom. $15.00 
