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THE ADMIRAL (D. Hall 1941) M. A clean bright me- 
dium blue. The flowers have good substance and withstand 
hot sun and rain to a marked degree. Strong well branched 
SEA Geer VA Le oe 19405 “Ay M.A. I: S. 19445 Per: 
Ress 1943. 37 in, $1.00 
THE BISHOP (Washington 1937) M. A smoothly finished 
long flower of intense Bishop’s purple. The standards are 
large and well domed, the large falls are slightly flaring, 
and of very firm substance and texture. H. M., A. I. S. 1938. 
Per. R: 87°1939. 38 in. $1.00 
THE FRANCISCAN (Essig 1947) M. So named because its 
deep colors are remindful of the robes of the Franciscan 
Friars. It is the best dark iris from a line of breeding car- 
ried 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. A dark purple self, flushed with 
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 finish of the ex- 
tremely flaring falls. The stalks are sturdy with three to 
four very well spaced branches. 36 in. $20.00 
THE GUARDSMAN (Grant 1939) E. M. A handsome iris 
with standards of dusty pink. The undercolor of the 
semi-flaring falls is slightly deeper than the standards 
with a velvety overlay of mulberry edged with the dustv 
pink of the standards. Good substance. H. M., A. I. S. 
1940. R. 88 1942. 38 in. $3.50 
THELMA JEAN (Peck 1939) E. M. A flaring flower of 
distinctive coloring. The cupped standards are clear pe- 
tunia violet. The falls are flaring of the same brilliant 
color with a slightly lighter sheen down the center. H. M.. 
Atel 1939. Per. R, 861940. 36 in. $.75 
THE ORIOLE (Schreiner 1947) M. L. The vivid contrast of the 
standards and falls is most startling and unusual, yet very 
fascinating. The standards are goldenrod yellow, the falls 
rich black-maroon, so dark that the flower looks like a piece 
of gold and black velvet. 36 in. $3.00 
THE SENTINEL (D. Hall 1942) M. This iris is very at- 
tractive. A bright burnished copper with flowers of good form 
and substance. Per. R. 86 1944. 35 in. $1.00 
THREE SISTERS (De Forest 1941) L. The standards are 
light cream with rounded flaring falls of Indian lake. An 
arresting combination of color giving the effect of a red 
and white amoena. Per. R. 85 1944. 35 in. $1.50 
TIFFANJA (DeForest 1942) M. A clean cut flower that com- 
mands attention on account of its large flowers and almost 
perfect branching. The standards are buff, firm and well 
held, the falls are creamy white bordered buff and brushed 
at the haft and around the edge with golden brown, A very 
fine plicata. H. M., A. J. S. 1944. A. M., A. I. S. 1946. Per. 
R. 88 1945. 40 in. $2.00 
TIP TOP (D. Hall 1947) M. Striking and quite different this 
plicata gives the effect of a reverse bicolor. The standards are 
solid violet blue, well domed. The falls are white save for a 
very light peppering of blue in the throat and edges. Crisp 
flowers, and good branching. 30 in. $10.00 
TISHOMINGO (W. Caldwell 1942) M. L. Large Wistaria 
blue self of very flaring form and firmest substance. The stand- 
ards are highly and roundly domed. The falls are flaring 
with lighter flush around the beard. A frosty flush en- 
velops the whole flower and accentuates the cool crispness 
of this beautiful sturdy iris. Strong very sturdy stalks. H. M., 
A.J. S, 1942. A, M., A. I. S.1944. Per. R. 901948. 42 yi 
4.50 
TITIAN LADY (G. Douglas 1941) M. L. Pure white with 
roundly domed standards and semi-flaring falls. The dis- 
tinctive feature of this flower is the intense tangerine beard 
that lights up the center of the flower. Well branched. 
He Me; A. I. S; 1941. | Per: R: 881941. “40 in. $2.00 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942) M. L. A very dis- 
tinctive iris of rich tobacco brown. The flower is compact and 
firm with heavy substance and trim flaring form. An iris 
that has exceptionally rich glowing tones. Strong sturdy 
Stalks, He M.0A. I: S: 1944) A. M., A. I. S. 1946: Per. 
R. 89 1945. 34 in. $6.00 
TREASURE TROVE (Sturtevant 1940) L. A charming 
Table Iris in Naranja coloring. Floriferous, vigorous, and 
with good substance, this variety is lovely for flower arrange- 
ment or border planting, A gem in color harmony. 24 in. 
Classed as a Border Iris. Each $1.00 3 for $2.50 
TRIPTYCH (Wareham 1939) M. L. Large rich yellow of 
fine substance and form. The lemon chrome standards are 
very large and perfectly domed. The falls are beautifully 
arched and very flaring. An impressive yellow with smooth 
firm substance, and tall well branched stalks. Jel WES IN, 
I. S. 19388. Per R. 86 1941. 39 in. $1.50 
VEISHEA (Whiting 1943) M. A bright rosy copper blend 
with a clear blue flush at the haft. The flowers are large 
with heavy substance. Very colorful in the garden. H. M., A. 
el 9465 Pere Reso mlOAG ema p ane $1.59 
VIGIL (J. Wills 1947) E. M. L. Snowy white in effect, this 
iris has a very long season of bloom, commencing 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 de- 
void of any markings. The standards are domed and refined 
in form, the falls are broad and semi-flaring with slght 
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. H. C., A. I. S. 1946. H. M., A. I. S. 
1947. 38 in. $15.00 
VIOLET SYMPHONY (K. Smith 1940) M. Gleaming Brad- 
ley’s violet self that has an especially finished appear- 
ance due to the absence of venations. Broad standards and 
wide falls. The flowers have a subtle exotic touch such as we 
find in Oncocyclus hybrids. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. A. M., A. 
I, S. 19438. R. 88 1946. 40 in. $2.00 
VIRGIN (Washington 1938) M. The large standards have 
a white background suffused with pale cream. The falls 
are large and semi-flaring of white, edged with a distinct 
lemon yellow band. R. 88 1938. 40 in. $1.00 
VISION FUGITIVE (Wareham 1942) M. L. A large cool 
white and yellow with an intangible quality of grace 
throughout. The domed standards are cream yellow. The 
details of the falls are most intriguing; the broad white sur- 
face is faintly shadowed light blue with a tracery of yellow 
at the rim. The substance of the flowers is firm with the 
bloom stalks very well branched. This iris withstood three 
days of wind and rain better than most iris in the garden. 
H. M., A. 1. S: 1945. R. 89) 19455 39) in. $7.00 
WABASH (Williamson 1937) M. The standards are pure 
white, delightfully ruffled at the edge. The flaring falls 
are deep hyacinth violet margined white. H. M., A. I. S. 
1987. A. M., A. I. S. 1988. Dykes Medal 1940. Per R. 
90 1938. 39 in. $275 
WAKARUSA (Lapham 1941) M. A medley of color, with 
burnt orange, copper, and red so blended that it cannot be 
adequately described. Very floriferous of medium height 
one could not ask for a more colorful iris in the garden. 
18h, Wt, IN. a SE Bah ayer Ned felsh aI aisy inet. $1.50 
WHITE BUTTERFLY (Washington 1938) M. Charming 
pure white with ruffled standards and falls. Perfect in 
form and substance with low branching. 39 in. $2.00 
WHITE GODDESS (Nesmith 19386) M. Very large well 
domed standards of pure white, the falls are extremely 
arched and flaring and are also pure white. The large 
tlowers are glistening white and are borne on tall sturdy 
stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. Per. R. 90 1939. 40in. $ .75 
