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MAPLE VALLEY IRIS GARDENS 

By Special Permission 
BANDED BEAUTY (H. P. Sass 1948) No. 18-42 (TIFFANY X SIEGFRIED) X (128-34 
X ORLOFF) Midseason to late, 36 to 40 inches. A new offering from that master 
breeder, Hans P. Sass. This fascinating yellow plicata comes from a long line of inten- 
sive breeding (See Chart, Bull. 106, p. 31.) It seems to have everything—size, form, 
rich color, distinct plicata pattern, along with good height and branching. The ground 
color is clear yellow, the red brown markings make a strikingly pleasing pattern. The 
falls are so heavily marked and dotted along the edges as to give a decided banded effect. 
It has great distinction and personality. Very effective in the garden because of its 
pure, clean coloring and most attractive as a specimen stalk. $25.00 

Former Maple Valley Introductions from 
Other Growers 
GOLDEN FLEECE (J. Sass 1940) Midseason, 44 inches. Pure lemon cream, accented 
by a deeper lemon yellow haft and a wide edging around the falls. Tall, well branched 
and free flowering. More popular every year. H. M. 1940, A. M. 1942, Per. R. 90, 
1940. $2.00 
GREEN PASTURES (Heller 1947) No. 1407 (OLD IRONSIDES X OREGON SUNSHINE) 
Early, midseason, late. A chartruese yellow iris of rare beauty and charm. The touch 
of blue at the beard is most effective and the whole flower has a distinctly green tone. 
The bloom extends over a long season, each flower lasting several days. The foliage is 
wide, tall and clean. The plants are strong and prolific of bloom and increase. They 
seem to be perfectly hardy here. H. C. 1945, H. M. 1947. $20.00 
RED TORCH (H. P. Sass 1947) No 36-41 (ROUGE BOUQUET X PRAIRIE SUNSET) 
Midseason to late, 34 inches. Standards rich bronze gold, falls pure velvety red. 
The form is compact, neatly rounded with nicely flared falls. The substance is firm and 
heavy, each one lasting for days in any kind of weather. Of moderate height and size, 
it is most outstanding. The stalks branch quite well, the plants show excellent growth 
habits. H. C. 1944, H. M. 1947. $7.00 
We feel very proud that the few irises we have chosen to introduce from other 
hybridizers, have been so well received by the judges of the American Iris Society. 

JOIN THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY. If you are already a member, get a friend to 
join. Dues—$3.00 a year, $8.50 for 3 years, $50.00 for Life. FOUR FINE BULLETINS 
EACH YEAR. 
IRIS, THE IDEAL HARDY PERENNIAL. A new book just published by the American 
Iris Society. Contains a wealth of information on Species, Hybrids, Culture, Fertiliza- 
tion, Disease Control, Hybridization, Elementary Genetics, Companion Plantings, Color 
Harmony, Border Planning, Photography of Iris and related subjects. Paper binding— 
$1.50. Heavier binding—$2.50. 
SPECIAL OFFER—To new members only. Send us $5.00 and we will pay your 1948 
American Iris Society dues, send you the paper bound copy of IRIS, THE IDEAL 
HARDY PERENNIAL and $5.00 worth of iris from this catalog—YOUR CHOICE. 
DICTIONARY OF COLOR. The finest color chart. $14.00 
