1946 Iris Jutroductions 
DEB’S DELIGHT — David Hall Pink Seedling No. 42-25 
In debuting Deb’s Delight, here is the story. 
I first saw this light pink Iris in Mr. Hall’s garden several years ago. Labeled 
“Pink Seedling No. 42-25" Mr. Hall referred to it as a “first generation pink.” He had 
later, better ones, he said. But I liked this one and finally secured permission to buy it. 
Last year when 42-25 came into bloom at Topnotch Gardens I fell in love all over 
again, When on May 15th this year the first flower opened, I phoned Mr. Hall for per- 
mission to name and introduce it. So I offer— 
DEB’S DELIGHT—a light nink, almost flesh colored Iris of medium size, bloom- 
ing early» to midseason on 3 ft. stalks. Standards are crinkled and ruffled, almost 
a “seersucker”’ effect. Falls more lightly ruffled, cut or notched, like the laciniation on 
a gladiolus petal or a chiffon shasta daisy effect. A bright tangerine beard and a 
sprinkling of gold over the entire flower add to its airy charm. 
The foliage on Deb’s Delight is lusty light green without any trace of browning. 
The well-branched stalks stand proudly upright through wind and rain. The indi- 
vidual flowers remain in good condition three or more days; turning lighter pink they 
are even more beautiful on the third or fourth day. They come smilingly through wind 
and rain without the standards collapsing or falls becoming water-flecked. 
Because of its youthful charm as well as fine growing habits, the name ‘‘Deb’s 
Delight” has been given. “An Iris ... so ethereally lovely that our mind travels back 
to the pink-tinted dreams of girlhood . . . Deb’s Delight . . . the light flush that 
mounts a young girl’s cheek when asked on her “first date” or beholds her first “party 
dress.”’ Deb’s Delight—your dream for only $5.00 
BURGUNDY ROSE David Hall. 1946 
Two years ago we selected Seedling No. 40-27 in Mr. Hall’s garden as outstand- 
ing in size and color. Blooming last year for the first time at Topnotch Gardens, we 
marveled again at its size and richness. Nor were we alone in our enthusiasm; every 
one who saw it praised it highly. 
In introducing Burgundy Rose this year, Mr. Hall describes it as follows: “The 
large ruffled dark amethyst-colored flowers are proudly carried on strong, well 
branched 35-inch stems. The color of Burgundy Rose is very striking and it has great 
garden value. It is vigorous and a free bloomer.”’ 
Burgundy Rose blooms early for us. (First flower opened May 20 this year.) It 
comes within the season of Deb’s Delight, Fairy Lustre, May Day, Thelma Jean and 
Samovar. In its color class it has the same characteristics of large form and rich 
coloring that make Samovar so highly prized. We have only a limited amount of Bur- 
gundy Rose for sale, so place your order early. $10.00 
