1947 IRIS INTRODUCTIONS 
For 1947 we are offering only two new varieties of our own and one from Mr. Sass. These have been carefully tested 
and we feel certain they will have the approval of all iris lovers. 
BRILLIANT AMBER (Salbach 1947). (Parentage in- greatly admired by our many garden visitors. Stems of 
cludes a number of seedlings.) Blooms are very large medium height that are fairly well branched. Good 
and are in brilliant shades of golden brown and amber growing habits and free flowering. An iris that has 
with a suggestion of pink. Large, well closed standards appealed especially to those who prefer clear soft pink 
of deep amber with slight pink cast. Big, semi-flaring SHA CoUVnGrecason: Clock: hearces Lee. $15.00 
falls of bright golden brown with deeper gold veining. 
Deep yellow beard. Heavy substance, well branched RED TORCH (Sass-Salbach 1947). A very brilliant and 
stems. Strong grower. An iris of character and dis- 
ay : EESTI richly colored variegata in shades of brown and ma- 
ee eT CBSO ape borne EAE hogany red. The standards are a luminous deep buff 
CALIFORNIA ROSE (Salbach 1947). ( (Seedling x Mar- and the broad flaring falls are deep mahogany red 
quita) x Prairie Sunset.) Very large pure old rose self. without any other markings. Robust grower. Rapid 
Of perfect form and heavy substance, that has been INCRE ASCE MOA sei SeaSON ie ata 5 eee et $10.00 
1946 INTRODUCTIONS 
AMBER GEM. (Salbach 1946). Parentage unknown. MISTY MORNING (Martin 1946). Large pure smooth 
Large blooms in shades of bright chestnut brown and white with blue white standards. Well branched 40” 
gold. Standards are rich golden brown shading to gold stems with many flowers open. The semi-flaring broad 
at base. Golden style arms. Large broad falls of bright falls are pure white and are of heavy substance. Beard 
. . Se is practi white. Fr vering 3 OV 
chestnut brown with prominent veining of deeper is practically white. Free flowering and blooms over 
brown. Blooms are of heavy substance, beautifully epeke Bee ee En Acne ERAT SY RE iat 
lori cladee. Mid -seasotis ) heme oo eee eee 
poised on well branched 36” stems. Vigorous grower BEN Meena ce Ra a OUR 
and rapid inereaser. Very distinct. An Iris that will ROSY RUFFLES (Rees-Salbach 1946). We feel fortu- 
become immensely popular. Stock limited... $15.00 nate to have been privileged to offer this splendid new 
ruffled variety from the garden of Miss Rees, the 
CIGARETTE (Brehm 1946). Very pure cream self. 
Large blooms perfectly placed on well-branched tall 
originator of Snow Flurry. The large blooms are in 
shades of rosy pink, fine form, firm substance and are 
stems. Many of our garden visitors had this on their beautifully ruffled. Tall, well-branched stems with 
want list the year before it was introduced, but there three to five flowers and many buds open at one time. 
was not sufficient stock to warrant taking orders at Long lasting when cut. Rugged plants. Sweet scented. 
that time. Stock is still limited. 36”. Mid-season. $10.00 Made season 4 0) amen weet, Sar tn Wk en eee $12.50 
GROUP OFFER—One each Amber Gem, Cigarette, 
Misty Morning and Rosy Ruffles. Catalog value $45.00. 
Ve Die Dale DOSuahO Rave ee 2ea8 Sake 2 OY $37.50 

¢ Carl Salbach + 3 
