BUFF AND BROWN BEAUTIES—Continued 
. TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942) M—33"’. Picturesque and 
different as our life-like color plate (page 13) will show; is this 
attention-compelling novelty that attained the highest rank in the 
‘47 SYMPOSIUM of any Iris in buff and brown. Admired by many 
because it radiates a rich golden brown, and thus is a lively tone 
rather than a dark one. Falls broad, stiffly horizontal. In the vot- 
ing for the 1946 AWARDS OF MERIT this variety received 66 
votes, next to the highest number for any Iris. This is the seed 
parent of BRYCE CANYON, GOOD NEWS, and CHAMOIS and the 
pollen parent of MELODIST and YOUR WORSHIP, so it is one of 
the best of all for hybridizing. Now only— $6.00 
MARIMBA (DeForest 1943) M—38’’. A new color, cinnamon- 
buff, from that breeder who specializes in tones of brown and 
bronze. Large beautifully proportioned flowers in a lovely and un- 
usual color, and on well-branched stalks. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
MIDWEST GEM (H. P. Sass 1937) M—36”. A prettily ruffled 
blend of peach, buff and mother-of-pearl. 60c 
Late 
APHRA (Mitchell 1941) LM—48”. 
that is almost yellow. Fragrant. 
IRIS IN HUES OF ORANGE 
Early 
MARSHALL’S GOLD (Essig 1947) 
memorate Marshall’s discovery of gold just 100 years ago. Appro- 
priately, its standards are golden yellow, and its falls golden orange. 
As its flowers are of only medium size, we recommend it chiefly 
for use in clumps, and when so used it is very effective in the gar- 
den as it is such a profuse bloomer. 
year to— 
A novel Iris in a golden brown 
1/52 
$2.00; 3 for $5.00 
* L’LUVIA D’ORA (DeForest 1942) E—36’’. DeForest’s new Iris 
named to signify a ‘shower of gold’’. A color heretofore un- 
achieved in Iris; may be term2d ‘‘apricot orange’’. Formal, bearing 
9 to 11 flowers per stalk. From SALAR x FAR WEST. Sez: 
Midseason 
* * ROCKET (Whiting 1945) M—36”. The only orange Iris to 
receive an AWARD OF MERIT in ‘47, and by far the highest rank- 
ing orange in the ‘47 SYMPOSIUM. Thus it stands head and shoul- 
ders above all competitors. Standards of pure deep chrome, falls 
smooth vivid orange. Flowers large, done in modern style, with wide 
petals and exceptionally heavy substance. Introduced at $40.00; 
has been skyrocketing to fame ever since. Very new, yet Mrs. Whit- 
ing has already used its pollen in producing her latest creation, 
TANGIER. Honey locust fragrance. $20.00 
Late 
SUNSET SERENADE. See Autumn Bloomers, page 22. 
NARANJA (Mitchell 1935) L—36". Often described as orange; 
actually it is a splendid orange-yellow, with falls flushed reddish 
brown. Probably different from any Iris in your garden. 50c 
YELLOWS, ENRICHED WITH BROWN 
Early 
* * GAY SENORITA (Salbach 1944) EM—38". If you enjoy 
the gay atmosphere of Spain—the bold, flashing costumes of 
Senoritas and Caballeros, then you'll like this stunning new type of 
variegata. It is, indeed, much like a gay Spanish shawl. An Iris of 
huge size, with an entirely new color pattern—large round stand- 
ards of pure honey yellow, broad semi-flaring falls of contrasting 
deeper golden yellow, dressed in rich brown; having deeper brown 
veining over entire surface. Petals of remarkable substance; falls 
fluted at edges. HONORABLE MENTION ‘45. Pleasingly fragrant. 
Has set seed for us when crossed with CAPITOLA. 
$3.00; 3 for $7.50 
Midseason 
SUTTER’S GOLD (Salbach 1941) M—34"’. Named for Sutter, at 
whose historic mill Marshall discovered gold 100 years ago. A bright 
yellow, embellished with heavy brown veins on the haft and ex- 
tending down into the falls. Remarkable for low branching. Well- 
domed standards; semi-flaring falls. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
YELLOWS, BRIGHT AND DEEP 
Early 
GOLD RUSH (Essig 1946) EM—38”. Brightest of the golden stars 
in the Iris firmament—a new flower attracting attention from afar, 
beckoning with unsurpassed brilliance and depth of color. Flowers 
large, well poised, with falls more flaring than in any deep yellow 
with which we are familiar. The low branching starts at about 10”. 
Flowers displayed to fine advantage. A seedling of GOLDEN HIND, 
EM——34"". Named to BN 
Reduced for this Centenniat\_/ 
* BUTTERCUP LANE (D. Hall 1941) EM—30’’. One of the very 
finest of the low-growing bright non-fading yellows for planting 
along paths. Both standards and falls are heavily ruffled. Has a 
lovely wide beard of deep orange, and extra heavy substance of the 
petals. Scented. 48 chromosomes. $1.25; 3 for $3.25. 
SONG OF GOLD (Essig 1937) EM—38”". Very best of the inex- 
pensive, early-blooming bright yellows. Done in modern style, with 
flaring falls that give exceptional character. Large, well-branched. 
Perfectly hardy. HONORABLE MENTION ‘39. One of the most 
fragrant of yellow Iris. 49 chromosomes. 75¢c; 3 for $2.00 
Midseason 
EASTER GOLD (Essig 1946) M—39”. A tall, inspiring new yellow, 
bright and clear, exceptionally well formed, with domed standards 
and semi-flaring falls. Beard orange-yellow, very large and promi- 
nent. Excellent substance. Introduced in ‘46, yet so fine that it 
won HONORABLE MENTION the same year. Pollen abundant. 
Sets seed. $10.00 
SPUN GOLD (Glutzbeck 1940) M—37"’. 1944 winner of the 
coveted DYKES MEDAL. The only yellow ever to receive this award 
in America. A wonderful bright yellow with velvety lustre. Rates 
high in substance, form, branching. Fragrant. 49 nee 
2.50 
OLA KALA (J. Sass 1943) M—237"'. Last year’s runner-up for 
DYKES MEDAL. One of the very deepest of yellows, almost orange. 
Nicely ruffled and a very attractive flower. $4.00 
GOLDEN MAJESTY (Salbach 1938) M—42". The only bright 
yellow that has appeared in all 8 SYMPOSIUMS. Few are so nearly 
perfect, for this has color, ideal form, substance, wonderful poise, 
adaptability, and a haunting sweet fragrance. Notable descendants: 
ORANGEMAN, ROSE PEARL and FRANCELIA. 75¢ 
CALIFORNIA GOLD (Mitchell 1936) M—36”. A beautiful bright 
yellow with striking metallic sheen. Flowers large, of faultless 
form. Noteworthy for a tendency to bloom again in the fall and 
winter in mild climates. 40c; 3 for $1.00 
Late 
* * BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach 1942) ML—37’’. On page 13 you 
will see this wonderful deep yellow in all its glory. The only yellow 
to receive AWARD OF MERIT in ‘46. We recommend it as it gives 
you such remarkable value—such rich coloring, ideal form, together 
with unlimited breeding possibilities; all for a most modest price. 
Hybridizers will be interested in knowing that it has ample pollen. 
We obtained seeds last summer from BERKELEY GOLD crossed with 
6 other varieties. Invitingly fragrant. Imagine a clump of this in 
your garden. $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
* ADMIRATION (K. Smith 1946) L—40’. Newest addition to 
the late yellow class, one that is tall and fine. A smooth, medium 
yellow, with ruffled standards and wide falls of heavy substance. 
A quality Iris from that breeder who really knows what it takes to 
make a good Iris—for he is the one who has given us all 8 of the 
SYMPOSIUMS, our guide to the better Iris. $12.50 
DAWN OF GOLD (Salbach 1940) VL—=38"’. Finest of tall late 
yellows available at a moderate price. A big, bold, heavy substanced 
flower in rich yellow tones, deeper in the falls. Your garden needs 
some good late varieties. Very fragrant. $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
YELLOWS, SOFT AND LIGHT 
Early 
* * COLOMA (Essig 1946) EM—42"’’. Foremost of our Centen- 
nial varieties is this entrancing new Iris named for the place where 
gold was discovered 100 years ago. It might have been called 
“White Gold’, for it is a sparkling and harmonious blending of 
the two colors. General effect is pale luminous yellow, with pro- 
nounced white area in center of falls. Blooms over a long period. 
Pollen abundant. Honey locust fragrance. $8.50 
To celebrate the current Centennial at Coloma, near our nursery, 
we will this year supply the Centennial Premium variety BERKELEY 
GOLD free with all orders for COLOMA. This is your chance for 
some really fine, lasting souvenirs of this memorable occasion. 
SOUSUN (Essig 1945) EM—36”. A large glistening lemon-cream 
with standards of palest yellow and falls of white, effectively bor- 
dered with yellow. Beard a contrasting deep yellow. Well branched, 
very floriferous. Starts blooming early, continues for a considerable 
period. Sousun is the Arabic word for Iris. HONORABLE MEN- 
TION 1945. Very fragrant. $7.50 
HAPPY DAYS (Mitchell 1934) EM—40*’. The golden glamour 
Iris of today—so appealing it sells twice as fast as any other yellow. 
A magnificent and gigantic flower, priced within the reach of every- 
one. Soft, alluring. Needs mulching in extremely cold sections. 
35c; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.25; 50 for $12.50 
much improved in form, but possessing that same intense depth of N\DESERT GOLD (Kirkland 1929) EM—28”. An early cream yellow 
color. A real acquisition in any collection of fine Iris. 
fragrant. 
Pleasingly 
$7.50 
for the foreground. Of good size and luminous coloring. Scented. 
40c; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75 

10 Since GOLD was discovered, a CENTURY has passed. Another is starting. May it bring PEACE to the world. 
