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LADY LOUISE (Graves 1947) M. L. A patrician iris that 
was named for that gracious lady, Mrs. Louise Blake of 
Spartanburg, S. C. It is a compliment to her keen sense 
of value in an iris, for Mrs. Blake assisted in the selection 
of the one to bear her name. Distinctive in both color and 
pattern, the large, broad ruffled standards of Colonial buff 
(Ridgway) are roundly domed and firmly held by the very 
strong midrib. The falls are iridescent white with a clear 
fluted border of Colonial buff, widening each side of the 
orange beard, and blending in to the slightly deeper buff 
of the styles. The fascinating buds are an added attraction 
with their olive yellow coloring contrasting strongly with 
the Lime green midrib, and showing plainly the ruffling of 
the flowers even in the folded buds. Firm substanced flow- 
ers, well spaced on four way branching sturdy stalks. Free 
flowering with strong growth. 44 in. $20.00 
MARY ELLEN (McKee 1947) L. Mr. McKee has devoted 
much time and thought to the breeding of better red iris, 
and Mary Ellen is a splendid example of the high standard 
he has set. The Ox-blood red flowers (Maerz and Paul) are 
very large and have great depth of color, yet there is a 
brilliance about them that is seldom found in a red iris. 
The closely domed standards are firmly held by the heavy 
Green gold midrib with just a bit of gold extending up from 
the base of the standards. The falls are wide, very velvety, 
and flaring, flushed with a deeper almost black tone in the 
center, and finished with a ruffled marginal edging of Rosv 
red that is exactly the same shade as the standards. Broad 
beard of rich yellow. Heavy substanced flowers evenly 
spaced on tall well branched stalks, late blooming, it is a 
great addition to this color class. Four branches. H. C.. 
A. I. S. 1946. R. 90 1946. 40 in. $15.00 
MIMOSA GOLD (G. Douglas 1947) M. L. Anyone that has 
seen mimosa or acacia in full bloom can visualize the bright 
sparkling effect of this brilliant yellow in the garden. The 
attractive flowers are clean cut and smoothly finished, with 
firm highly domed standards of Pinard yellow (Ridgway), 
and flaring falls of the same color with a pure, bright 
gold overlay at the ruffled edges. Bright orange beard. 
This iris sets a new standard for late blooming yellows, not 
only for its firmly textured flowers, but for the marvelous 
spacing of the five way branching stalks with the lower 
ones being re-branched. A free bloomer with good habit of 
growth. 388 in. $20.00 
MIOGEM (McKee 1947) M. All bright and glowing, this 
rounded, ruffled flower is a gem for any garden. A most 
unusual blend of wine, Fuchsia red, and blue intermingled 
with brownish tones, giving a bright iridescent effect that 
is very fascinating. The standards are a blending of 
Fuchsia red and China rose (Maerz and Paul) with a green- 
ish midrib holding them firmly closed. The flaring falls are 
a deeper shade of Fuchsia and China rose, broad and full at 
the hafts, with a blue blaze at the base of the orange beard, 
and a ribbon ruffle of brown edging the falls. Full flowers 
of very firm texture, well placed on four way branching 
Suuibles, 18, (Cn, AXe WG IS), Ye} bah, $15.00 
PENSIVE (Grant 1947) M. Few very dark iris have depth 
of color, excellent form. and substances but in Pensive we 
find all three. Lustrous and commanding, it is a self of 
velvety blackish purple, with uniformity of color through- 
out. A cross of Sable x Deep Velvet, it has better branch- 
ing, substance, and nonfading qualities than either of its 
parents. One of the most pleasing dark iris of recent 
years, it. has good garden value, and has been praised by 
many iris lovers. Heavy substanced flowers, good branch- 
ing, and vigorous growth. One of the last iris to be se- 
lected and named by Dr. Grant. 38 in. $15.00 
SNOW CRYSTAL (J. Wills 1947) M. Snow Crystal is well 
named for its whiteness reminds one of glistening snow on a 
sunny wintry morning. It is the most lovely flower that I 
have ever seen on a white and blue plicata. Large in size 
with perfectly domed standards, and widely flaring falls, 
its great distinction les in the striking contrast of the 
intense blue styles and crests with the pure whiteness of 
the standards and falls, augmented by the clearness and 
smoothness of the flower. The light feathering of blue at 
the hafts is void of any brown veining, so often found in a 
plicata. The branching is a little high, but I am sure it is 
an iris that will please you. Heavy textured flowers, and 
vigorous growth. H. C., A. I. S. 1945. 35 in, $10.00 
ST. REGIS (W. Caldwell 1947) M. An iris that combines so 
many fine qualities that it might be termed an “aristocrat”’ 
in the very light blue class for it is quite different in form, 
carriage, and substance from any other in this group. The 
standards are broad and roundly domed with crisp ruffling 
at the margins. The falls are wide and very flaring with 
firm fluted borders. Charming and delicate in color, the 
flowers have balance and beauty to a marked degree. The 
fragrant blooms are so heavy substanced that they seem 
almost crystallized on the surface. The color does not fade 
and the flowers remain firm under hottest sun and strong 
wind. 8 to 10 blooms on rugged well branched stalks. H. C., 
INS I, Sh EME BH oh, $20.00 
SYRINGA (Lowry 1947) M. Mrs. Lowry chose the name 
Syringa for this lovely iris as being most appropriate, for 
it has been likened in color to the freshly opened blooms 
of the old fashioned lilac, botanically known as Syringa 
Vulgaris. A clean, pure lilac self with closed cupped stand- 
ards, and broad semi-flaring falls. The substance is firm, 
and the strong stalks are very graceful and especially well 
branched. A distinctive color break that has received much 
favorable comment. The delectable fragrance, and _ its 
subtle coloring give this iris great individuality and charm. 
Thoroughly hardy, and a prolific bloomer. H. C., A. I. S. 
1946. R. 88 1946. 40 in. $10.00 
THE FRANCISCAN (Essig 1947) M. So named because its 
deep colors are remindful of the dark robes of the Francis- 
can Friars. It is the best dark iris from a line of breeding 
carried on by Prof. Essig for nearly twenty years, and it is 
a fitting climax, for seldom do we find a deeply colored iris 
with such flaring form and splendid carriage as that of The 
Franciscan. A very dark black purple self, flushed with 
deep iridescent tones of maroon purple around the bronzy 
gold beard. The standards are very domed and firm, and 
appear slightly lighter than the falls, due to the heavy 
velvety finish of the extremely flaring, slightly ruffled falls. 
The stalks are very sturdy with three to four very well 
spaced branches. 36 in. $20.00 
VIGIL (J. Willis 1947) E. M. L. Mr. Wills is most critical 
in selecting an iris for introduction, and when it came to 
naming this one he said, “I think Vigil is very appropriate, 
for I have watched this iris so closely in order to satisfy 
myself that it is worthy of introduction.” Snowy white in 
effect, this iris has a very long season of bloom, com- 
mencing with the early bloomers, extending through mid- 
season and finishing with the late flowering varieties. A 
very pure white with large blooms of smooth firm texture. 
the clean hafts are devoid of any markings, and there is a 
quiet elegance about it that is most attractive. The stand- 
ards are domed and refined in form, the falls are broad and 
semi-flaring with slight ruffling at the edges. An iris that 
will appeal to iris lovers, not only for its purity of color. 
but for its form and lasting qualities. The branching is 
wide, the stalks strong, it is hardy, a dependable bloomer, 
and increases rapidly. H.C., A. I. 8. 1946. 38 in. $15.00 
WHITE RUSSIA (Tobie 1947) M. Last summer the judges 
were very much impressed by this handsome white which 
carries its blooms on about as ideally spaced and pro- 
portioned stalk as can be desired, often with three flowers 
open at one time, in perfect placement, and giving a fascin- 
ating cascade effect up and down the sturdy stalk. The 
rounded, yet flaring flowers are a warm white with a golden 
flush surrounding the rich yellow beard. The ruffled stand- 
ards and widely spreading falls stand out in a neat trim 
manner, and are crisp and firm in substance. A cross of 
Easter Morn x Nobility, it combines the hardiness of No- 
bility and the flaring form of Easter Morn. Sweetly scented, 
thoroughly hardy, and of vigorous growth, it promises to 
displace Easter Morn for garden planting. H. C « LoS 
1946. R. 88 1946. 40 in. $15.00 
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