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INCE its inception, 1928, one of the leading fea- 
tures of our catalog has been our selection of 
“The 100 Best Iris” for the year. As we have 
mentioned in seasons past this choice is the result of 
testing many hundreds of varieties in our garden, of 
visiting several of the largest Iris plantings in America 
and of an extensive correspondence with leading 
fanciers both at home and abroad. 
The Iris so selected are outstanding examples, each 
being the most superior in the general color group 
to which it belongs. While it would be difficult, 
naturally, to eliminate all element of personal taste 
from such a selection, we believe that the respect in 
which this list is held (as evidenced by the large num- 
ber of appreciative letters we receive) is indicative 
of a high degree of impartiality in the selection. It 
Winter Carnival 
Matterhorn 
Priscilla 
Sharkskin 
Snow Carnival 
New Snow 
Spanish Peaks 
Lady Boscawen 
Violets 
Whites 
Mauves 
Blue Shimmer 
Firecracker 
Los Angeles 
Minnie Colquitt 
Patrice 
Suzette 
Tiffanja 
Light 
Pinks 
Plicatas 
pmoends { Wabash Deep Pinks 
and Rose 
| Azure Skies 
Bandmaster 
Distance 
Gloriole 
Great Lakes 
Helen McGregor 
Sylvia Murray 
Purples 
Blue Glow Reds 
Blue Rhythm 
Blue Valley 
Chivalry 
The Admiral 
Medium 
Blues 
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S FOR 1949 
is also interesting to observe that despite the varia- 
tion in taste, choices tend to correspond far more 
than they vary. For instance, can there be much 
argument that a fine Iris should possess a quiet haft, 
that it should have closed standards and broad falls, 
that colors should be pure and harmonious, texture 
lustrous, branching and carriage graceful? Probably 
most of the real variation in taste arises from color 
preferences and in this respect any fancier can, and 
will, secure for his garden more Iris in the colors he 
prefers. 
We think it imperative when Iris are compared 
that they be comparatively judged and under the 
same conditions. We grow many varieties for test we 
do not list in our catalog. From these ranks we 
yearly add the more superior sorts to our list. 
Amigo City of Lincoln 
Black Forest Yellow ve 
L 4 Bicolors Ae 
othario Red Torch 
Nightfall 
Sable 
Vatican Purple 
Arab Chief 
Lilac Lane Bryce Canyon 
Violet Symphony Gan Morena 
Cherie Cascade Splendor 
China Maid Yellow Chamols 
Dreamcastle Blends LAS) Mohr 
Fantasy Melodist 
Harriet Thoreau EVIE 
Majenica cate 
Melanie 
Pink Cameo 
Pink Reflection 
Remembrance 
Spindrift ( Berkeley Gold 
Cloth of Gold 
Inspiration Francelia 
Mulberry Rose Goldbeater 
Red Amber Golden Majesty 
Three Oaks Golden Fleece 
Golden Spike 
Deep Velvet uae Mattie Gates 
Elmohr Ming Yellow 
Grand Canyon Misty Gold 
Lord Dongan Moonlight Madonna 
Master Charles Ola Kala 
Purple Moor Spun Gold 
Treasure Island 
Christabel Zantha 
Display 
Garden Glory 
Louvois 
Ranger Amandine 
Red Gleam Desert Song 
Red Valor Creams Golden Treasure 
Solid Mahogany Snoqualmie 
The Red Douglas Pinnacle 
~~“ MULBERRY ROSE, one of the most popular of all Iris, in arrangement. 
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