
THE PASTEL PINKS 
MISTY ROSE (Mitchell 1943). See page 3. $6.00 
DAYBREAK (Kleinsorge 1941) M—38”'. This runner-up for 
the ‘45 DYKE’S MEDAL ranked third from the top in the ‘45 
SYMPOSIUM, and the only pink in the first 20. Obviously, if 
you want the best pink, you cannot go wrong in ordering this 
superb variety. A huge blend of pink with gold and copper, like 
daybreak itself. Endowed with perfect form and excellent branch- 
ing. $6.00 
CALIFORNIA PEACH (Salbach 1941). See page3. $5.00 
ELIZABETH ANN (Lapham 1940) VL—40”. A creamy pink, 
exceptional for height and for number of flowers per stalk, 
sometimes as many as 11. One of the very last to bloom. $1.50 
MARISHA (J. Sass 1939) VL—38”. A frilled pink blend with 
a heart of gold. A beauty. $1.50, 3 for $3.75 
MISS CALIFORNIA (Salbach 1937) L—48”. A very large and 
very tall Iris in amaranth pink, with just a hint of lavender. At- 
tractive russet markings at the haft. 75¢ 
CHINA MAID (Milliken 1936) M—40”. Probably the most 
poular of Milliken’s creations, and much in demand. A lovely 
light pink. Center of flower radiating clear yellow, and both 
standards and falls bordered with gold. Tall and perfectly hardy. 
$1.00. 
AUBANEL (Cayeux 1935) M—38". A French variety that has 
won a high reputation in this country, among both Iris fanciers 
and breeders. Used by the hybridizers because it is one of the 
truest pinks. Actually shrimp pink according to Ridgway, with 
a hint of heliotrope, and mellowed by a yellow throat. $1.00 
DOG ROSE (Insole 1930) M—40’’. The best of the inexpen- 
sive light pinks. A clear and remarkably true pink without 
markings or shadings of other colors. 50c 
PINK SATIN (J. Sass 1930) M—38”. A good, clear very light 
pink, like pink satin. 35¢ 
RAMESES (H. Sass 1929) ML—38*. A DYKE’S MEDAL win- 
winer back in 1932, and still one of the best reasonably-priced 
blends of pink and yellow. 35c¢ 
THE DEEP PINKS AND ROSE 
RED AMBER (Loomis 1942) M—38"'. Majestic and bright is 
this new Iris from high in the Rockies, and as hardy as they . 
come. Standards of Jasper pink and falls of darker Eugenia red. 
An outstanding Iris, admired for its form, size and branching. 
Much used in recent hybridizing and a good seed-setter. $5.00 
REDWOOD (Kleinsorge 1939) ML—42”. A color matching 
very closely that of the attractive wood of California Redwood, 
that is, a unique ‘smoky red’’, best classed with the very deep 
pinks. Large flowers on well-branched stems. 35c 
MONADNOCK (Salbach 1937) L—44”. One of Car! Sa'bach’s 
Iris that is most in demand. Similar to his famous OLD ROSE, 
but of a slightly deeper pink, so rich in fact that the color car- 
ries for a great distance. Tall and late. $2.00 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis 1937) M—38". A huge rose-pink 
of unquestioned hardiness, having originated at the foot of 
Pike’s Peak, at an elevation of over 6,000 feet. Sells out every 
year, sO Order early. $1.50 
LIGHTHOUSE (Salbach 1936) L—36". Very appropriately 
named. An Iris in deepest rose, radiating a golden g!ow from 
within. About 36 inches tall, with the first branch generally 
well below middle. Holds up unusually well as a cut flower. 75c¢ 
THE PINK BICOLORS 
SANTA ROSA (Mitchell 1943). See page 3. $6.00 
CHINA ROSE (Saibach 1934) M—36"’. A good example of 
this pink bicolor class in which Salbach has excelled. This one 
has delicate pinkish lavender standards and falls of deep purplish 
rose. 50c 
PINK JEWEL (Salbach 1933) M—30”. A bicolor having clear 
light pink standards and bright pink falls. Glistens like a pink 
jewel. Has been in demand ever since it was introduced. Flower 
of medium size, nicely formed. Rhizomes small. 50c 
THE CRIMSON REDS 
SULTAN’S ROBE (Salbach 1945). See page 3. $12.50 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass 1944) ML—32”. A very new Iris 
that is already contending for top honors in this class that con- 
tains so many of the best of the new reds. A 1945 SYMPOSIUM 
Iris in the deepest crimson. According to Ridgway, standards 
Victoria Lake, falls velvety Burnt Lake. A large Iris of good 
form and substance. HONORABLE MENTION ‘44. $15.00 
ETHELYN KLEITZ (Gage 1940) E—36”. 
pealing is this blend of raspberry red and golden tan. 
Luminous and ap- 
$2.00 
RED VALOR (Nicholls 1939) M—38"’. A new red that glows 
like a ruby. Standards domed, falls semi-flaring. A SYMPO- 
SIUM Iris in ‘45. $5.00 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1937) ML—38". The 194] 
DYKE’S MEDAL winner; also the highest ranking of all the red 
selfs in the ‘45 SYMPOSIUM. Simply gorgeous, and richly de- 
serving all the honors that have been heaped upon it. An im- 
mense dark crimson, with a heavy plush-like quality. $1.50 
A crimson red 
Bright yellow 
15¢ 
E. B. WILLIAMSON (Cook 1937) M—32”. 
that reflects the light like burnished copper. 
beard. Well branched. Unusually fragrant. 
UKIAH (Essig 1934) M—38”. A fine Iris in very dark red 
and brown, like richest velvet. Named for a tribe of California 
Indians. IDE 
DESTINY (Burgess 1934) L—38’’. One of the all-time greats 
from Mrs. Burgess in New Zealand, a variety that is deservedly 
very popular in England. A rich and very deep purplish red of 
remarkable substance. 50c 
RUBEO (Mitchell 1931) M—48”. Perhaps the best of the reds 
to come from Prof. Mitchell’s extensive Iris breeding. One 
of the largest of all red Iris, and a beauty, too. Nearly a self in 
rich crimson, but with standards somewhat lighter. 50c 
DAUNTLESS (Connell 1929) M—40”’. This one has been go- 
ing strong ever since it won the DYKE’S MEDAL 17 years ago. 
We can still recommend it as one that holds its place in this 
color group in spite of innumerable newcomers. A crimson self 
with velvety falls. 35¢ 
INDIAN CHIEF (Ayres 1929) M—236”. A fit team-mate of 
DAUNTLESS, for it, too, has stood the test of time since ‘29. 
This one is nearly a bicolor, with standards of light red and falls 
of deep amaranth red. 35¢ 
MAGNIFICA (Vilmorin 1919) M—36". This French variety is 
the most venerable of any tall bearded Iris that we list, yet still 
admired by many for its brilliant crimson coloring. For those 
who are particular about form, this is not up to modern stand- 
ards, but it is fragrant and has long been a favorite. Fine for 
mass effects. 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.10 
THE DARK SCARLETS 
EDWARD LAPHAM (Lapham 1942) ML—36’’. The experts 
have picked this as the reddest Iris in existence today. A true 
self, from the hybridizer who has given us so many fine reds, 
including RED GLEAM, listed next. Courtly and trim, this Iris 
will stand up with the best of them. ~ $10.00 
RED GLEAM (Lapham 1939) M—34". This is our selection 
of the best of all of the moderately-priced reds, and one that 
gives EDWARD LAPHAM some close competition for top honors 
among true reds. Bred from a long line of champions, this Iris 
is the culmination of a special program of purposeful breeding 
started over 20 years ago. It is a rich and dark, slightly scarlet 
red. Order early, as we do not expect our stock to last out the 
season. $2.50 
CHARM (Mitchell 1939) L—30’. According to Ridgway, falls 
are Pompeian red, and so appropriate, for this Mitchell creation 
has the charm of a Pompeian beauty. Hardy. $1.50 

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