Introductions for 1949 
Ly Lyon Inia Gardens 
Bearded Iris 
CHAR-MAIZE (David Lyon 1949) No. 44-24-2 
(Snow Flurry x Aztec Copper) 
A large flowered iris of exceptional merit. Extra fine in pro- 
portion and heavy of substance with falls and standards delicately 
ruffled. For richness of color this flower is hard to surpass, for 
the deep yellow shows rich tones of chartreuse which blend and 
deepen in the ruffling to present a flower of definite quality. 
The heavy substance withstands degrees of heat and wind such 
as to wilt average iris: Char-maize is vigorous, presenting well 
spaced flowers on tall branching stems. 44’. Midseason. 
Highly commended A.1I.S. 1948. $25.00. 
Douglasiana Iris 
CAROLE CABEEN (Eric Nies 1949) No. 47D3 
(Orchid Sprite x Agnes James) 
Mr. Nies has named this new Douglasiana for his granddaughter. 
A very pale blue lavender with a blue splash on the fall petals. 
Standards are blue lavender, bluish in the center. Styles, paler 
lavender. Splendid form and a very smooth, nice large flower. 
Stock very limited. $4.00. 
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CHAR-MAIZE 
SELECTED BEARDED IRIS 
ABOUT IRIS 
The name of the originator, and date introduced, follows each 
variety listed. 
Height of blooms is often indicated in inches with season of 
blooming, such as: Early, Mid-season, or Late. We believe these 
will help you in making your selections. 
IRIS TERMS: AMOENA—White or tinted standards with colored 
falls 
BICOLOR—Light standards and dark falls of the 
same color. 
BLEND—A combination of two or more colors. 
PLICATA—Stitched or stippled color on white or 
yellow flower. 
SELF—The same uniform color all over. 
VARIEGATA—Yellow standards with fall of pur- 
ple or red-brown. 
ADELANTO (De Forest 1941) 
Rich golden ochre standards and buckthorn brown falls on well 
branched 48” stalks. $1.00. 
AIDA (Mitchell 1938) 
A beautiful bronze with brown flush. 35c; 3 for 90c. 
ALADDIN’S WISH (Murawska 1945) 
One of the most novel patterns in the bearded iris. An appeal- 
ing shade of medium blue, with brushed markings of cream 
throughout the large flowers. Midseason. 36°’. $5.00. 
ALASTOR (Spender 1940) 
Delicate tints of deep cyclamen pink with an underlay of old gold. 
15Gp SmOmolGos 
ALBA SUPERBA (J. Sass 1943) 
Huge pure white broad petaled blooms of heavy substance, car- 
ried on tall well branched stalks. $5.00; 3 for $12.50. 
PN@ent ERA Nee eRINANDO VALLEY 
AMANDINE (G. Douglas 1946) 
This cool lemon cream self is a great favorite among the new 
cream iris. Etched with the delicacy and clearness of Haviland 
china, yet of that wonderful substance which withstands adverse 
weather conditions so well. Blossoms are beautifully ruffled with 
broad, rounded full petals of perfect form on well branched 
stalks. Award of Merit A.I.S. 1948. Midseason. 36’. $8.50. 
AMIGO (Williamson 1934) 
This rich amoena has light lavender standards and pansy-purple 
fallsans 0 ssaviD GC: 
AND THOU (Graves 1942) 
Pale wedgwood blue with a deeper flush of blue in the center of 
the blooms. Its ethereal quality makes one linger longer in ad- 
miration of this impressive Iris. Beautifully formed and of good 
substance. Hardy. Mid-season. 40’. $1.50; 3 for $3.75. 
ANNA GAGE (Gage 1941) 
A blending of tawny olive standards and rich garnet brown flar- 
iaGitalllSasltal a DG eSnonoloor 
ANN SHERIDAN (C. C. Taylor 1945) 
Early empire yellow with orange beard, which does not fade. 
Tall, well branched, vigorous grower and free bloomer of good 
garden value. 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting 1944) 
A rich and glowing self of brilliant burnt orange coloring. Flowers 
are of good size. Very late. 36’’. $3.00; 3 for $7.50. 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge 1940) 
Beautiful huge flowers of white and gold on tall stems. Blooms 
proruse.y. 75c; 3 for $1.85. 
ARETHUSA (Gage 1940) 
A daphne red self of unusual tints with golden bronze haft. 40”. 
SOc Ss utorpilezo: 
AUBANEL (Cayeux 1935) 
Shrimp pink, with a flush of yellow at the heart of the flower. 
A beauty. 75c; 3 for $1.85. 
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