Our 1949 Introductions 
MADAME MINUET. (R. J. Rakow 1949) E.M. 36 in.— 
An extremely nice true orchid self of opaque 
finish. The large blooms with well domed stand- 
ards and semi-flaring falls are carried very grace- 
fully on sturdy well branched stalks. The petals 
are thick with a shiny finish and are very round- 
ly cut. It is hardy and a very vigorous grower. 
Morocco’ Rose’ x. Missouri 200 on eee $1 
ARDENT. (R. J. Radow 1949) M. 37- eT hie very 
very large, heavily substanced flower of Crim- 
son Lake has good form with broad domed stand- 
ards and wide flaring falls. Blooms are well 
spaced on strong widely branched stalks. A 
real red. 
Pretty: Penny: x Arab Chiet)o 32000 ee 
COMUS. (R. J. Rakow 1949) M. 39-in.—This is an ex- 
citing deep rich henna brown and copper with large 
ruffl ers of very fine form. It has wide 
he falls are i-flaring. The 
rs Dp nie rec of texture. 
eard is thick and a tone of deep gold. Stalks 
are strong and branching is good. 
Mellowgold: x -Honeytiow- patent ok Oh 
DOESKIN. (R. J. Rakow 1949) M. 38-in.—A very im- 
pressive flower of soft doeskin color. For an iris 
of this shade it has great life and brilliance. The 
color of rich fawn is heightened by a cast of gold 
throughout the whole flower and there is a hidden 
touch of faint orchid throughout. Form is fine and 
petals are heavy with a velvety finish. 
Nylow x Buckskin 2. 2002 02 ee 
WESTMINSTER. (R. J. Rakow 1949) M. 40-in.—A 
mammoth and most perfectly fashioned iris of true 
clear blue. The standards are broad, round and 
well domed while the falls are equally broad, flar- 
ing and faintly ruffled. Stalks are strong, tall and 
widely branched. An exciting, true blue I think 
you will like. 
Gloriole’=x: Castalia 2.22 ee 
CYGNUS. (R. J. Rakow 1949) M. 38-in—This lovely 
creamy white has a touch of gold at the haft. The 
standards are nicely domed and ruffled. The falls 
are semi-flaring. It is well branched and holds 
the flowers gracefully. 
(Snow Carnival x Snow Velvet) o=. 227-52 
LOVE LETTER (R. J. Rakow 1949) M. 38-in—A very 
smooth shell pink not enormous, but well branched 
“and very sturdy stalk. Has good form and is 
quite attractive. 
(Snoqualmie x Flora Zenot) S22 ee 
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ACTION FRONT 36-in.—A. brilliant coppery red_.-$ 1.00 
ADVANCE GUARD 38-in.—Well formed pure white 
plicata with a ruffled rich lavender edge__..------ 
ALADDINS WISH 38-in.—White standards, falls over- 
laid with bright blue. Similar to Moonlit Sea._.__- 3.50 
‘ARAB CHIEF 38-in.—A brilliant shinning copper self. 3.00 
Aout ne: 42-in.—A large bright flower of Daphne 
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AZTEC Eee 38-in.—A blend o fsmoky violet and : 
Pune Ment ln OW AS ea eo ea 50 
AZTEC GLORY 38-in.—Coppery red and rich brown 
ee SRR Ts a ee 50 
BALMUNG 36-in.—A large plicata of rich low and 
Drown.) ooo Be ee ee oe eee 50 
BEAVERTON 34-in—Coppery brown Hangar and 
falls of claret, velvet2 Large" oy ea ee ee 5 
BELMONT 38-in.—A favorite of deep blue..-_- DP see .40 
