LOPN OCH GARDENS 5 
I947 Inis Iutroductions 
This year, as in 1946, both of our introductions come from the hybridizing gar- 
den of David F. Hall of Wilmette, Illinois. Best known as creator of the new “flamin- 
Bu pe in the past twenty years Mr. Hall has produced outstanding iris in every 
color class. 
Both Frostia and Cock Robin (Seedling 40-52) were selected by us in 1943 
in Mr. Hall’s garden as promising. In 1944 both came into bloom at Topnotch, where 
because of Cock Robin’s brilliance the two then leading varigatas, City of Lincoln 
and Persian Prince seemed dull in comparison. 
In 1946 additional stock was secured from Mr. Hall and permission granted 
for 1947 introduction. 
COCK ROBIN (Hall 40-52) $10.00 
Mr. Hall describes Cock Rebin as a “clean, bright variegata. 36” tall, a very 
free bloomer, with good branching, substance and stems.’ We would like to add that 
the brilliance of Robin comes from standards that are more gold than tan and falls 
more red than brown. The falls are heavily substanced, almost leathery or suede-like. 
The flower stands up well under rain or sun with little bleaching or spotting. As with 
many of the Hall hybrids, the plant is a strong grower... a rapid propagator. 

As a seedling this iris was widely distributed. Reports of growing habits from 
all over the country have been most favorable. Cock Robin has also received com- 
plimentary notices in the AIS bulletin on several occasions. 
FROSTIA (Hall) $5.00 
We are well aware that the ‘fine white” iris color class is rapidly becoming, 
if not already, overcrowded ... We know within recent years there have been many 
truly outstanding whites introduced ... We lay no claim to Frostia being better, but 
simply state that in many cases it is equally as good .. . The fact that we like it better 
is no mark of merit but indicates personal preference only. 
Frostia has a very large full flower .. . likely the largest white seen ...a clean 
white white with a yellow beard. Stem and branching excellent. It has not been as 
strong or as rapid a grower for us as many of the Hall pinks, blends, etc. have been, 
but like many varieties, “just average.” 
The purity of coloring and perfection of flowers becomes apparent when 
Frostia is established as a clump. 
TABLE OF DEFINITIONS 
“S”—Standards. The arching or upper Amoena — White to cream _ stan- 
petals of an iris flower. “F’’—Falls. The 
drooping, flaring or falling lower petals. 
Sheen—The finish or texture of an iris 
petal.Substance-—Indicates petal thick- 
ness. An iris with good substance holds 
up better in unfavorable weather. Self— 
Same solid color in both standards and 
falls. Blend—Colors combined or blend- 
ed in both S and F. Bi-color—Lighter 
standards and deeper falls. 
dards and colored falls. Plicata—White 
or yellow standards with falls of similar 
color but with deep colored stitching or 
feather brushing around edges. Varie- 
gata—Yellow toned standards with 
bright, often lustrous falls in rich red, 
brown, etc. Beard—The crest or hairlike 
line on the falls running from center 
outward. Generally yellow to orange 
toned, more recently tangerine. 
Season of bloom... In normal weather the tall bearded iris blooming season 
lasts approximately three weeks. Cool weather prolongs it, hot weather shortens it. 
Early (E) indicates a variety that regularly comes into bloom during the first week or 
ten days of the season, midseason (M) and late (L) or very late (VL) in like manner 
indicates their season of bloom. In 1946 we had an early, favorable iris blooming sea- 
son. Our first tall bearded iris opened on May 13th; the last closed about June 10th. 
Our 1947 season, complicated by excessive rains, lack of sunshine and unduly cold, 
will be late... likely the end of May before any bloom will be out. 
