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Someone has remarked that in our Iris shows judges put too much emphasis on breadth of sepal, height 
of stem, ete., and not enough on the intangible thing we eall ‘charm’. 
If sheer charm were the criterion, the native 
Louisiana Iris would run away with any show. Are there any others with such beauty of foliage, such gvpsy grace 
of curving stem and whimsiecally turned bud? What other Iris tips a flower to the side and looks one full in the 
face?” (Caroline Dormon) 
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We think that the Louisiana Iris are worthy of much more attention than thev have received and consequently 
we are building a collection of some of the best forms known so that our friends mav have an opportunity to see 
them and to choose some for their gardens. 
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They are easily grown. In spite of their Southern native habitat most of them can be grown in the rigorous 
climate of New England. They perform best in rich soil having plenty of humus, and during their growing period 
plenty of water. We have grown them planted in with our bearded iris and they have made beautiful displays even 
under these conditions, but for their full glory use humus and plenty of moisture. 
BAYOU VERMILION 
This is the most brilliant red iris which we have seen, a 
velvety rich crimson with a “crest” composed of three lines 
of gold. The flowers spread about 6 inches. Height about 1% 
feet. Stock limited. $15.00 
CAJAN JOYEUSE (Thomas) 
Large flowers of bright rose when first open, changing grad- 
ually to a delightful rose-pink. It continues to bloom for several 
weeks. $3.50 
CARDINALIS (McMillan) 
Large (6% inch), flat, cardinal-scarlet flowers. These are 
firmly built and have narrow yellow crests. The plants are 
vigorous and this is apparent in the foliage. Height: 3 feet. 
$4.00 
CAROLINE DORMON (Ruth Dormon) 
A most appealing iris. The heart is pale yellow and this 
shades into a soft rose-red at the edges of the flaring petals 
and sepals. 3 feet. $8.00 
CONTRAST 
A rare form as it is a native bicolor, the sepals violet and 
the petals a pale orchid. The crest is bright yellow. The form 
is flat and the carriage graceful. $10.09 
CORAL ISLES (Ruth Dormen) 
This is one of the last three introductions made by Ruth 
Dormon, all three of which are a lasting testimonial to her taste 
and skill in the selection of outstanding forms. The other two, 
introduced at the same time, are Fairy Chalice and Mellow 
Gleam. 
Coral Isles is a pleasing blend of amber and rosy pink. The 
flowers are large (6 inches) and flat. 2% feet. $10.00 
DAVID FISCHER 
A seven-inch flower, light orchid in tone and with a bright 
yellow crest—the crest is bordered with a blue-violet line. It 
is an iris of distinction and great beauty and is unlike any 
other. 2% feet. $6.00 
FAIRY CHALICE (Ruth Dormon) 
A large bicolor in which the sepals are amaranth and the 
petals are rich cream with an amaranth line down the middle. 
It has a lovely chalice form. 3 feet. $10.00 
HAILE SELASSIE (Native) 
The most outstanding of the famous Abbeville irises. It is 
a very deep velvety red with a sharply defined gold beard. It 
blooms freely, often having three open flowers on a single 
stem. The flowers open flat and are firmly built. 
Its name indicates the darkness which is unmatched by any 
other iris in this group. 1% feet. . $5.00 
MAGNOLIA PETAL 
A large (6 inch), firm cream flower with a bright yellow 
crest. An excellent flower for cutting, and very useful in effec- 
tive garden grouping. 2% feet. $3.50 
MARY S. DEBAILLON 
This is so large and of such an entrancing color that every- 
one is thrilled when they come upon it. Often as many as three 
7-inch rosy lavender and orchid-pink flowers with their broad 
yellow crests, are out at one time, and when a large clump is 
in bloom, it is something one does not forget. 3 feet. $5.00 
MELLOW GLEAM (Ruth Dormon) 
A soft buffy-yellow shading to bright orange at the edges, 
over which has been thrown, as it were, a network of fine 
threads. It should be planted in the foreground where its full 
beauty can be appreciated. It is very striking and will always 
be enjoyed. 2% feet. $12.50 
RHUMBA 
This is one of the best garden iris in the Louisiana group. 
The very showy 7-inch flowers are a beautiful orchid. $3.75 
ROYAL HIGHNESS 
Gorgeous deep blue-violet ruffled flowers which spread 
7 inches and are carried up to a height of 4 feet. It makes a 
wonderful garden contrast when planted with some of the 
rosy tones such as those of Mary S. Debaillon. $5.00 
SPRING DAYS 
A splendid variety both because of its beauty and also its 
long blooming period. It is a graceful soft blue with large flat 
flowers. 21% feet. $3.75 
VINICOLOR 
An exquisite wine colored form. The flowers are about four 
inches in diameter and are carried on 3- to 4-foot stems, above 
the narrow leaves. $1.C0; 3 for $2.50; 12 for $8.50 
VIOLACEA 
This is a very richly colored Louisiana iris. It is a glowing 
blue-purple spreading about five inches. 2 feet. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50; 12 for $8.50 
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