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Spokan (J. Sass, 1933). The most brilliant of the red-brown blends. $0.30 
Spun Gold (Glutz, 1940). Dykes Medal 1944: A. M., A. I. S. 1942; H. M., A. I. S. 
1939. A new striking, gleaming velvety yellow with glistening thick tex- 
ture generaly associated with darker colored Iris. No veining or shading 
mars the purity of coloring which is enhanced by a rich beard. Perfection 
in form, styling and color makes a very outstanding Iris. 38 inches. $6.00 
St. Louis (Wiesner, 1934). A refined deep navy blue with less purple than 
blue. An even toned Iris that is tall and graceful. Early. 40 in. $0.35 
Stardom (D. Hall, 1941). A. M., A. I. S. 1948; H. M., A. I. S. A very unusual 
color in Iris which comes close to Onion Skin Pink in Ridgeway’s Color 
Chart though it does not have a strong pink tone. Mr. Hall suggests that 
it is a Jean Cayeux with some apricot and copper added. Flowers are a 
medium size. A vigorous, hardy plant. 34 inches. $2.00 
Starwood (Williams, Peggy, 1943). This is the largest and tallest of the 
Williams Golden Hind strains. It opens pure, deep yellow but on the 
second day S. and the edges of the F. lighten a little leaving a deep 
yellow center on F.. Flower does not fade further than this. 38 in. $3.50 
Storm King (Nich. 1940). H. M., A. I. S. 1941. A top notch massive dark Iris, 
as dark as any named variety and with such brilliance that it has a 
high garden value. Where Sable is a blue purple, Storm King is a true 
purple with no haft markings. The S. are firmly domed and F. are wide 
and flaring with wonderful substance. Late. 48 inches. $8.0: 
Sunny Ruffles (Waters, 1943). A glorious new yellow; the color is a clear 
rich, lemon yellow chrome. The F. paling towards the center with a 
darker border of yellow. There is no veining to mar its smoothness. The 
flower is beautifully ruffled and has excellent carrying power in the 
garden. The ruffled and unusual shape of the buds add to the charm of 
the plant. Branching is excellent, flowers large, and height 38 inches. 
Early to late blooming season. $8.00 
The Admiral (D. Hall, 1941). A. M. 1944; H. M., A. I. S. A clean, bright, medium 
blue self with a wonderful silky lustrous quality. The flower holds its color 
well, has a clean, unmarked haft and is of fine form and good substance. 
Free flowering. 37 inches. $3.00 
The Bishop (Wash. 1937). H. M., A. I. S. 1988. A smoothly finished long flower 
of intense Bishop’s Purple. A deep yellow beard gives an added brilliance. 
38 inches. $1.00 
The Black Douglas (J. Sass, 1934). H’M., A. I. S. 1936. Large blackish red pur- 
$0.30 

ple of fine form and substance. 3 feet. 
Thelma Jean (Peck, 1939). H. M., A. I. S. 1989. A stunning new Iris of rich 
clear petunia-violet. The heavy substance resists all weather. Early. 34 
inches. $1.50 
The Red Douglas (J. Sass, 1987). Dykes Medal A. I. S. 1941; A. M., A. I. S. 
1939; H. M., A. I. S. 1986. An excellent dark red self of fine proportions. 
Immense flowers on tall widely branched stems. 38 inches. $1.25 
Three Cheers (Cook, 1945). An amazingly brilliant blue bicolor similar to Amigo 
but tall, 42 inches, and richer and bolder in contrast. The flower is large, 
well shaped with clean color: S. between white and Pallid Violet; F. semi- 
flaring Dark Violet to Mulberry Purple with narrow border the color of 
standards; beard whitish. There is no fading with such excellent substance 
and fine texture. Vigorous and free flowering. A Wabash seedling. $15.00 
Three Oaks (Whiting, 1948). H. M., A. I. S. 1945. A deep mallow pink with an 
overlay of rosy copper. It is classed as a blend but is a near self of bright 
rose pink. The blooms are very large with domed 8S. and semi-flaring F’. The 
plant is hardy, very vigorous, and floriferous. 38 inches. $10.00 
Tiffanja (DeForest, 1942). H. M., A. I. S. 1944. A distinctly different plicata 
having spreading form and good substance. S. colonial buff; F. creamy 
white definitely bordered buff brushed at the haft and speckled around the 
border with light brown. A large flower, 42 inches tall. $6.00 
