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*=One of our 41 new listings of Tall Bearded Iris for 1948. 
**=Our nominations for the most outstanding varieties for 
1948. Some are exciting new creations; others are ex- 
ceptionally fine standard varieties that we believe merit 
your special attention. You must know about these, even 
if, for this year, some are beyond your reach. Eventually, 
you'll want them all. 
* x *—One of the elite few to which we are this year giving our 
highest recommendation. 

The “OLD FAVORITES” have moved back to page 23 

We turn you, now, into our spectroscopic grouping of the choicest 
Iris at the end of the Rainbow, to browse to your heart’s content. 
THE ORCHID PINKS 
Late 
ORCHID LADY (Salbach 1943) L-—34’. Unsurpassed among 
orchid pinks. Notable for size of flowers, thick substance, flaring 
falls; exquisite coloring. Superb, both in the garden and for exhibi- 
tions. The faint undertone of brown gives the pink tone prize- 
winning richness, especially under electric light. Delightfully fra- 
grant. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
FRIEDA MOHR (Mohr-Mitchell 1926) ML—-44". Today's most 
popular inexpensive Iris. Though originated years ago, hence very 
low in price, this is still recognized as an aristocrat, probably to be 
found in more gardens than any other modern Iris. Really a bi- 
color, this beauty has standards of soft lavender, falls of deep lilac- 
rose. No Iris collection is complete without it. Unlike most of the 
“Mohr family’, it is not an Onco-Bearded hybrid. Honey locust 
fragrance. A triploid Iris, 36 chromosomes. 
35c; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.25; 50 for $12.50 
THE PASTEL PINKS 
Early 
CALIFORNIA PEACH (Salbach 1941) E-EM—38”. Introduced in 
1941, yet it won a place in the 1944 SYMPOSIUM and in the 
Symposiums of both the following years, demonstrating its popu- 
larity. A gorgeous blending of pink and gold, enlivened with a 
dash of lavender-blue in the center of the falls. A large flower, 
elegantly formed. Exquisitely fragrant. Pollen abundant. Sets 
seed. Price sharply reduced. $1.50 
Midseason 
FLORA ZENOR (J. Sass 1942) M—40". One of the few new 
Iris which we can hardly recommend for the fancier’s display gar- 
den, yet which will be an invaluable asset in the collection of any 
breeder working on pinks. The flowers are of only medium size 
and not very well formed, yet this variety possesses an exceptional 
fascination derived from the totally new color—a melting pink, like 
the foam on a strawberry soda, combined with a startling tangerine 
beard. Fragrant. Produces abundant pollen. Is pollen parent of 

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both the new LADY LOUISE and the much-sought PINK LACE 
which was introduced in ‘47 at $20.00. 48 chromosomes. Price 
cut in half for this Centennial year. $1.00 
* * EDWARD OF WINDSOR (Morris 1945). Our most out- 
standing English Iris. As far as we are aware, has never before 
been cataloged in this country. Introduced in England by famous 
firm of Wallace, winner of cups and medals for their Iris since 1914. 
We give you Wallace’s evaluation of this noteworthy novelty: ‘The 
most remarkable color-break yet evolved in this country. . . . Va- 
riously described as peach, shell, flesh or watermelon pink, but all 
who have seen it are unanimous in their admiration. . . . Enhanced 
by the rich tangerine beard. An Iris of remarkable substance stand- 
ing up unscathed by the wind and rain. Unlike most delicately 
tinted flowers its color fades very little in the sun.’ Infinitely 
valuable to those hybridizing new tangerine bearded pinks, for 
here is a top-flight release of wholly different origin from Ameri- 
can varieties of this type, such as SPINDRIFT, FLORA ZENOR, 
MELITZA and the new Daye Hall ‘Flamingo Pinks’’. Our limited 
stock of EDWARD OF WINDSOR will be snapped up by ardent 
hybridizers and by flower lovers. $20.00 
* REMEMBRANCE (D. Hall 1942) M—38*’. Best of Dave Hall’s 
famous golden pink blends, a lovely soft pink, so admired by Iris 
judges that it placed next to highest of all pastel pinks in the last 
SYMPOSIUM. The only higher one was the $25.00 CHERIE, 
which we hope to be able to offer in 1949. REMEMBRANCE is a 
vigorous grower, has good form, substance and branching. Will be 
in demand this year, so order early. Pollen abundant. $3.00 
MANYUSYA (J. Sass 1944) M—32". A recent descendant of 
NO-WE-TA, and one which we believe will be immensely popular 
due, first, to the remarkable purity and smoothless of its pink 
coloring; and second, to its delightfully frilled and ruffled form. 
Simply exquisite. Delicately scented. Hardy. $7.50 
CHINA MAID (Milliken 1936) M—40.” The only pink that has 
appeared in all 8 SYMPOSIUMS. A lovely light pink, standards 
and falls bordered gold. Hardy. Fragrant. Pollen abundant. Sets 
seed. Has already given rise to two fine new ones, TEA ROSE and 
COUNTRY LASS. 48 chromosomes. A real value at— 715¢. 
AUBANEL (Cayeux 1935) M—38’. A French variety that has 
won a high reputation among both Iris fanciers and breeders. Used 
by hybridizers as it is one of the truest pinks. Actually shrimp pink 
according to Ridgway, with a hint of heliotrope, and mellowed by a _ 
yellow throat. Very fragrant. 49 chromosomes. 75¢ 
PINK OPAL (J. Sass 1934) M—38". Finest of the inexpensive — 
pinks. A clear pink self, with the faintest tinge of lavender. 24 — 
chromosomes. 60c; 3 for $1.50 
, Late 3 
MARISHA (J. Sass 1939) VL—38"’. A frilled pink blend with a — 
heart of gold. Not only stunning in itself, but has proven a useful 
parent, giving pink blends of remarkable purity. $1.25 3 z 



