2 MAPLE VALLEY IRIS GARDENS 
Greetiugs--194G9 
We want to thank you for the hundreds of kindly letters we have received from 
those who are watching the development of Whiting irises with such interest. It 
is most gratifying to know that they are bringing so much pleasure to so many 
gardeners in this country and in other lands. 

Those of you who attend the 1949 Annual Meeting of the A.I.S. will find all of 
our 1949 introductions growing in the Cooley and Schreiner gardens. They are also 
testing several newer Whiting irises that are being considered for future introduction. If 
you see some of these, we would appreciate your telling us what you think of them .. . 
TECHNICOLOR, No. 4646 (Garden Glory x Rocket). Rich, warm red self. 
MAYTIME, No. 464 (Shannopin x Pathfinder). Lavender pink amoena. 
ROSE AMBER, No. 4653 (Harvest Moon x Gypsy Rose). Rosy amber self. 
LODESTONE, No. 462 (Ola Kala x Rocket). Deep orange yellow self. 
COGNAC, No. 4677 (Prairie Sunset x Veishea). Golden amber self. 
FUGUE, No. 4655 (Mirabelle x Cedar Rose). Peach pink with blue blaze. 
No. 4410 (Copper Kettle x Cloth of Gold). Pure Empire yellow, beard same. 
No. 4661 (Etude x Red Torch). Ruffled old gold, tinged lavender. 
No. 4710 (Nylon x S Q 72). Creamy shell pink self of medium size. 
Introductions for 1949 
ARABIAN NIGHTS, No. 4510 ((MARISHA X AMITOLA) X CHINA MAID) X (FAR 
WEST X MATULA). M. 38 in. An exotic medley of peach, pink and copper tones. 
Large, shapely flowers, well spaced on strong, tall spikes. The buds and even the 
stems are deeply tinged with copper—very effective in flower arrangements. Plants 
vigorous and hardy. $15.00 
BOLD COURTIER, No. 4378 (MIRABELLE X CEDAR ROSE). L. 36 in. Glowing 
blend of deep rose and copper, richly colored and of very heavy substance. Petals 
are heavily crimped at edges. Blooms freely, very late in season. Strong, hardy 
plants. $5.00 
BRASS BAND, No. 447 ((MATULA X CALIFORNIA GOLD) X GOLDEN SPIKE) X 
(VEISHEA). M. 38 in. Orange yellow with deeper fall. Brilliant, dashing and bold— 
like the flourish of a trumpet. Strong stalks and plants. $5.00 
ETUDE, No. 4375 ((MIDWEST GEM X MATULA) X VEISHEA). M. 40 in. A de- 
lightful study in subtle harmony. Soft, creamy pink and gold with a touch of light 
blue in the falls. Large, well rounded flowers, gracefully carried on tall, well branched 
stalks. Plants hardy and prolific. $5.00 
GOLD NUGGET, No. 4618 (OLA KALA X ROCKET). Vivid orange yellow self. Not 
large but of very pure, rich coloring. Plants small but strong. $10.00 
PINK CORAL, No. 4367 (MIRABELLE X CEDAR ROSE). M. 25 in. A charming 
flower of nearly pure coral pink. Not large nor tall but of pleasing form and enchanting 
color. Moderate increase. $15.00 
RUMBA, No. 4629 (WABASH X FAIR ELAINE) F 2. M. 38 in. Rosy red amoena, 
clean and fresh. Standards pale pink lavender, falls red purple. Sets seed readily 
and has fertile pollen. Strong, prolific plants. $5.00 
ONE EACH OF 1949 INTRODUCTIONS FOR $50.00 
