MAPLE VALLEY IRIS GARDENS 


GARDEN GLORY (W. 1943) No. 4055 
(THE RED DOUGLAS X GARDEN 
MAGIC) Midseason to late, 34 inches. A 
pure self of deep wine red, near to Garnet 
or Spanish wine in Dictionary of Color 
plate 7, J 6, or Burnt Lake or Oxblood Red 
by Ridgway. It is dark and rich yet glow- 
ing, with a glossy satin sheen. It never 
fades, burns or spots in sun or rain. The 
wide hafts are unmarred by veining, the 
beard is almost the color of the flower. 
The branching is good in proportion to its 
height and the flowers are of ample size. 
The rhizomes are not very large, but the 
plants are vigorous and show better than 
average increase. It blooms freely over a 
long period of time. H.C. 1942, H.M. 1945, 
Per. R. 88, 1946, A.M. 1947. $5.00 
GILT EDGE (W. 1941) No. 4011 (HAFPY 
DAYS X MATULA) Midseason, 38 inches. 
A fresh, creamy yellow iris, gilded on the 
edge of the petals with deeper yellow. 
Large, widely rounded blooms on tall, well 
branched stalks. Per. R. 86, 1943. $1.00 
GLAD TIDINGS (W. 1947) No. 4246 (AMI- 
TOLA X COPPER PIECE) X (AMA- 
RANTH) One of the most interesting 
irises we have ever grown. It may never 
meet with the approval of A.I.S. judges as 
it has very close branch ng. But it makes 
a unique and rather stunning picture in 
the garden or in arrangements. The color 
is wax yellow, and the heavy substance 

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of the flowers is amazing. The stalk looks 
a bit like a huge spike of glad‘olus. It has 
already brought some very exciting new 
seedlings. The plants are robust in growth, 
bloom and increase. $4.00 
GOLDEN SPIKE (W. 1940) No. 3915 
(HAPPY DAYS X MATULA) Midseason, 
36 inches. Deep yellow self with heavy 
orange beard. The flowers are large and 
full with wide, smooth hafts. The well 
branched stalks bear nine to eleven buds, 
insuring a long blooming period. Strong, 
hardy plants give free bloom and increase. 
H.M. 1940, A.M. 1942, Per. R. 90, 1941. 
$1.00 
GYPSY ROSE (W. 1946) No. 4362 (AMA- 
RANTH X THREE OAKS) Midseason 
late, 40 inches. Rich tapestry red infused 
with copper and accented by a blue blaze 
in the fall. The flowers are very large, 
yet sturdy and compact. The tall, widely 
branched stalks are strong enough to carry 
the many large blooms safely through all 
kinds of weather. The plants show vigor- 
ous growth, free bloom and strong increase. 
A winner in the garden or on the show 
table. $10.00 
HARVEST MOON (W. 1944) No. 4121 
(MIDWEST GEM X PRAIRIE SUNSET) 
Midseason, 34 inches. A luscious blend 
of apricot, buff and orange, one of the 
brightest spots in the garden. The flowers 
are large and full with wide petals 
of heavy substance. Very prolific 
and completely hardy. $2.00 
IOWA MAID (W. 1943) No. 3952 
(MARISHA X SUMMER TAN) Mid- 
season, 36 inches. An iris of the 
amoena type. Standards creamy tan, 
falls rose red. A smoothly finished 
flower that seems always clean and 
fresh. The flowers are of medium 
size but broad form. Well branched, 
strong and hardy. We know of no 
other iris quite this color. Very 
heavy substance. $1.00 

GARDEN GLORY COLLECTIONS 
With Gallantry $7.00 
With Mirabelle $6.00 
With Blue Rhythm $9.00 
ALL FOUR FOR $15.00 
