SULTAN’S ROBE (Salbach 1945) M—36‘’. A magnificent 
oriental masterpiece in red, copper and gold that would have 
delighted the heart of Omar Khayyam. May be likened to an 
oriental rug, beth for its rich coloration, and for the thickness 
of its petals, the heaviest substance we have ever seen in any 
Iris. One of the very few red Iris to receive HONORABLE MEN- 
TION last year. We leave it to SULTAN’S ROBE and SOLID 
MAHOGANY to fight it out for the honor of being the best red 
in existence today. We prophesy that SULTAN’S ROBE will prove 
so useful to hybridizers that it will be the progenitor of many 
new Iris as yet unborn. Very fragrant. $10.00 
INDIAN CHIEF (Ayres 1929) M—36". An Iris that has stood 
the test of time since ‘29. A bitone, standards of light red; falls 
of deep amaranth red. Effective in mass plantings. Fragrant. 
40c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.75; 50 for $15.00 
MAGNIFICA (Vilmorin 1919) M—36’’. Most venerable tall 
bearded Iris we list, yet still admired by many for its brilliant 
crimson coloring. For mass effects. One of the rare pentaploids, 
60 chromosomes. 35c; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.25 
*xSETTING SUN (Kirkland 1927) M—30”. 
setting sun itself is this coppery red self with unusual pointed 
standards and hanging falls. Well branched. 256 
Late 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1937) ML—38”. The only red 
Iris that has won the DYKES MEDAL and has also placed in all 
7 of the SYMPOSIUMS to date. Simply gorgeous, richly deserv- 
ing all the honors that have been heaped upon it. An immense 
dark crimson, with a heavy plush-like quality. Delightfully fra- 
grant. 49 chromosomes. $1.00 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass 1944) M to L—32”. A very new 
Iris so Outstanding that it has already won its way to a position 
next to the highest of all reds in the ‘46 SYMPOSIUM. It is a 
strong contender for top honors in this class of crimson reds that 
contain nearly all of the latest releases of the Iris breeders who 
are working for better reds. According to Ridgway, standards 
Victoria Lake, falls velvety Burnt Lake. A large Iris of good form 
and substance. HONORABLE MENTION ‘44. $12.00 
*xDARK KNIGHT (Salbach 1934) L—45’’. By far the best of 
the inexpensive late-blooming dark red Iris that are so much in 
demand. A tall, rich mahogany red of bold form and good sub- 
stance. Pleasingly scented. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
*RANGER (Kleinsorge 1943) L—36'’. Last year RANGER 
staged an advance of 49 points, the most sensational of any 
Iris, from a rank of 74 in the ‘45 SYMPOSIUM to that of 25 in 
the ‘46 SYMPOSIUM, the latter being the highest position at- 
tained by any red. Without question this is one of the finest reds 
in existence today. A very large true crimson self, with striking 
closed cone-shaped standards. The only red to receive an 
AWARD OF MERIT in 1946. Stock limited. $6.00 
THE RED BICOLORS (or VARIEGATAS) 
Early ; 
*SANTA CRUZ (Mitchell 1945) EM—38". A very unusual 
and striking type of variegata. Standards clear yellow, falls 
covered with heavy red veining. A brilliant flower, very impres- 
sive in the garden. Good substance, form and branching. $2.50 
Midseason 
*xBLACK AND GOLD (Kleinsorge 1943) M—36"'. Boldest and 
most thrilling of all variegatas is this attention-compelling tri- 
umph from Kleinsorge. Imagine standards of clear chrome, al- 
most gold, neatly edged in red; falls of blackish maroon! Very 
fragrant. $7.50 
Late 
*PERSIAN PRINCE (H. P. Sass 1941) ML—38"’. Bedecked in 
royal robes, like a Prince of Persia, is this stunning variegata 
from that accomplished hybridizer, Hans Sass. Brilliant yellow 
standards defiantly contrasting with dark red falls.) HONORA- 
BLE MENTION 1942. An improvement in both flower and in 
plant vigor over the ever-popular CITY OF LINCOLN from the 
same originator 4 years earlier. Why not have the best? Pleasant 
aroma. $2.00 
SHAH JEHAN (Neel 1932) L—38”. A rainbow in itself, a 
multicolored iridescent beauty named for the ancient emperor 
of India, who ruled from the Peacock Throne. Standards of 
Brilliant as the . 

City of Lincoln 
CITY OF LINCOLN (H. P. Sass 1937) ML—38"’. Photo above. 
Dramatic and resplendent, until recently the ace of all variegatas. 
Visualize standards in rich yellow, flaunted above bright velvety 
red falls. The only variegata appearing in all 7 of the SYM- 
POSIUMS to date. 48 chromosomes. $1.00 
IRIS IN BRONZE AND COPPER 
Early 
KFIESTA (C. G. White 1936) EM—37”. Indebted we are to 
Clarence White for this bright new Iris. Standards sparkling 
like new copper; falls apricot-orange, with a hint of rose-purple. 
Beard brilliant orange. $1.50 
AIDA (Mitchell 1938) EM—36"’. A floral counterpart of the 
dusky heroine of the famous opera Aida. Standards golden 
bronze; falls deeper tobacco brown and bronze. A producer of 
a wealth of flowers of large size. Fragrant. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
Midseason 
BRONZINO (Salbach 1937) M—40”. The outstanding mod- 
erately-priced bronze; one you will be proud to own. Standards 
Ds golden pugs falls coppery red-bronze. In mild climates 
ooms somewhat during the winter, in addition to spring bl 
HONORABLE MENTION 1939. 60c; 3 for $1.50 
AZTEC COPPER (Kleinsorge 1939) M—38". A 1945 SYM- 
POSIUM Iris that received HONORABLE MENTION in 1940 
and that is this year sharply reduced in price. A huge flower 
effectively blending rich coppers and smoky violets of the Aztec 
Indians into a harmonious whole. One of the parents of that 
unique Pogocyclus hybrid ORMACO. Don’t pass up this. Deli- 
cately scented. 52 chromosomes. $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
*COPPER RIVER (De Forest 1945) M—36’’. The newest re- 
lease among Iris in tones of copper, this will make earlier arrivals 
look to their laurels. Behold a beautifully ruffled flower in 
glistening tan, overlaid with tones of hammered copper. Flar- 
ing falls, splendid branching, and an attractive sheen all con- 

pearly buff, margined lilac. Falls a blend of vinaceous-fawn tribute to i i 
, | ; produce a flower to excite yo i 
copper, chestnut and purplish crimson. 49 chromosomes. 40¢ demand very few have enough stock to A eee $1 500 
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