OUR NEW IRIS FOR 1948 
GEMS OF TOPAZ (Wilson, 1948). M. 36” 
Our new introduction for 1948 combines the flawless beauty of a priceless gem with the finest 
qualities of its splendid parentage, Prairie Sunset and Tobacco Road. 
This distinct new color break will appeal to all iris lovers. The heavy gold beard is inconspicu- 
ous in this tawny topaz self, that seems to defy both winds and rain. Perfect in form and branching. 
$15.00 

ABSOLUTE (Kirk-Vest, 1941). M. 34”. Large flowers 
whose standards are of glowing tan infused with 
rose, falls of deep copper are enhanced by a bright 
orange beard. $1.50 
ACTION FRONT (Cook, 1942). EM. 36”. A blaze of 
glory flares up in this coppery red iris. Both stand- 
ards and falls are broad, the haft is solidly colored, 
while the beard is a brilliant yellow. $2.50 
ADELANTO (DeF., 1941). M. 48". A rich, deep colored 
iris, with wide closed standards of golden ochre, 
falls of buckthorn, brown. $1.50 
ADMIRATION (K. Smith, 1946). M. 38”. H.M. A.LS. 
1947. The correct name for this rich deep yellow 
flower. The blooms are smoothly finished with 
well rounded falls. $12.50 
ADVENTURE (Grant,, 1941). M. 40”. H.M. A.L.S. 1948. 
This is a large cream and raspberry vlicata, whose 
standards are broad, falls wide, flaring. $1.00 
ALADDIN’S WISH (Murawska, 1945). M. 36". A rub 
of the lamp and this enchanting iris appears. A 
rare dulcet blue self with brushings of cream, il- 
luminating the unusually large flowers. $5.00 
ALBA SUPERBA (J. Sass, 1943). H.M. A.I.S. 1943. This 
pure white flower is the best white from the Sass 
Gardens. Blooms are extra large, texture heavy, 
stalks are strong and well branch. $7.50 
ALEPPO PLAIN (Sass, 1943). M. 36’. This exceptional 
plicata has a cream-white background, peppered 
deep red. Rain or shine, it's always fine. $5.00 
ALLUMEUSE (Gage, 1938). M. 40”. H.M. A.LS. 1938. 
Orchid-blue standards, mahogany-red falls, deep 
golden throat and beard make this flower a com- 
plete bouquet. 50c 
ALONA (DeForest, 1945). M. 38”. This beautiful ruf 
fled pink blend deserves a place in your garden. 
Flowers well spaced, and of fine form, texture. $6.00 
ALPINE GLOW (Kleinsorge, 1945). M. 40". H.M. A.LS. 
1946. Large flowers of soft rose with just a bit of 
lilac. A golden beard and brown shading at hatt, 
then a slaty overcast to remind you of mountains 
at sundown. $5.00 
ALZA HOLA (Snyder, 1941). M. 38". The standards 
of this flower are of airy white with a blue suffusion 
tipped with a golden glow, the falls of soft blue are 
edged with gold. Flowers large. $2.50 
AMARANTH (Whiting, 1942). M. 38”. A rhapsody in 
warm rosy purple, with enamel-like finish. Out 
standing for its fresh and comely appearance the 
whole season through. $3.00 
AMBERWOOD (Kirk., 1941). M. 38". Large flowers 
blending from a light tan to deep copper shades, 
good substance and branching. $1.25 

AMIGO (Wmsn., 1934). EM. 34”. A.M. A.LS. 1938. 
Standards are clear, light lavender, falls deep vel- 
vety purple, edged the color of the standards. $1.00 
AND THOU (Graves, 1942). M. 40”. H.M. A.LS. 1942. 
A pale mist blue white deepens with a faint blue 
flush at haft. Deep blue beard tipped white. $2.50 | 
ANITRA (H. Sass, 1936). ML. 36”. H.M.) A -DSaies 
Silvery sky blue flowers of great size and good 
substance, make this a favorite in the garden. 40c 
ANNA E. NASH (Callis, 1941). L. 34”. Fragrant wine 
colored flowers with a white beard. A profuse 
bloomer that increases rapidly. 40c 
APHRA (Mitchell, 1941). M. 48”. Pure old gold de- 
scribes this large heavy textured iris, symmettri- 
cally formed, lightly flushed at the base of the 
falls with clear yellow. 75c 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting, 1944). VL. 36". H.M. A.LS. 
1946. As glowing as the exotic coloring of the 
desert, this brilliant burnt orange iris proudly leads 
the color parade. A near self. $4.00 


ARCTIC _ 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge, 1940). M. 40”. A.M. A.I.S. 1942. 
A gleaming creamy white iris with a heart of gold. 
Ruffled close standards and broad falls with 
enamel-like finish. 75c 

VE—Very Early. E—Early. EM—Early to Midseason. M—Midseason. ML—Midseason Late. L—Late. VL—Very Late. 
