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WE PRESENT 
228 TALL BEARDED IRIS 
TO REPRESENT A LIVING SPECTRUM 
IN RHYTHMIC TRANSITION FROM COLOR TO COLOR 
*—One of our 143 new listings of Iris varieties for 1949. 
**—Our nominations for the most outstanding varieties for 1949." 
Some are exciting new creations; others are exceptionally fine 
standard varieties that we believe merit your special attention. 
You must know about these, even if, for this year, some are 
beyond your reach. Eventually, you’ll want them all. 
*k*—One of the elite few to which we are this year giving our highest 
recommendation. 
ye—=Winner in Latest SYMPOSIUM (1948) 
Dykes—Dykes Memorial Medal (Highest Award) 
AM=Award of Merit 
HM=Honorable Mention 
HC=Highly Commended 
We particularly 
recommend varieties 
recently honored by 
these Awards of the 
American Iris Society 
UNDERLINED _NAMES—centennial Feature Varieties available this -year 
at the special bargain of 3 for the price of 2; or 12 for the price of 8. 
There are over 80 of these varieties to choose from, in all price classes, 
in many colors and types of Iris, and especially gold, so appropriate in 
celebrating the GOLD RUSH of ‘49. Plant at least 3 of a kind for stun- 
ning effects without years of waiting. If your garden is too small, com- 
bine your order with your neighbors to get these bargains. 
Many have discovered that our catalog makes it easy to select a most 
interesting assortment, with every variety distinctly different from the 
others, by merely choosing one or 2 in each of our 32 color classes. Think 
what an Iris Rainbow these will make if you arrange yours in the order 
in which we list them. 
Now to the Iris themselves, each a personality in itself— 
THE ORCHID-PINKS 
Pinks with an Orchid-like Infusion of Lavender or Lilac 
EARLY 
MISS CALIFORNIA (Salbach ‘37) * HM’38 50c 
A tall, very large pink greatly admired by our visitors. A lovely shade of 
amaranth pink, with just a hint of lilac. Very fragrant. EM—48”. 
MIDSEASON 
DREAMCASTLE (Cook '43) ky HM’44, AM’48 $7.50; 3 for $15.00 
The loveliest orchid pink we have ever offered—one of remarkable 
smoothness and uniformity of coloring, highlighted by a nearly white 
beard. A quality Iris, in its coloring and in its form and substance. Stand- 
ards nicely domed; falls exceptionally wide and full. With this in your 
garden you'll be building dreamcastles, too. M—-38”’. 
PINK CLOUD (Fay ‘46) * $5.00 
A very new, delightful soft orchid pink lightening in a beautiful way to 
white in the center of the flower, and set off by a giowing yellow beard. 
Well-branched stalks, good substance. From the handiwork of Orville 
Fay, a breeder who is just stepping into prominence with other out- 
standing creations like New Snow and New Horizon. M—40”. 
RIDING HIGH (Lapham ‘40) 50c; 3 for $1.25 
A striking deep velvety amethyst pink. One your neighbors do not have. 
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Richly perfumed. Pollen abundant. Sets seed. M—32”’. 
PINK OPAL (J. Sass ‘34) 50c 
Finest of the inexpensive pinks. A tall, clear, pink self, with the faintest 
tinge of lavender. M—38”. 



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ORCHID LADY (Salbach ‘43) ** $1.00 
Notable for size of flowers, thick substance, flaring falls, exquisite color- 
ing. Superb, both in the garden and for exhibitions. The faint under- 
tone of brown gives the pink tone prize-winning richness, especially 
under electric light. Delightfully fragrant. L—34”. 
THE PASTEL PINKS 
Lightly Tinted Beauties 
MIDSEASON 
ROSE OF ENGLAND (Long) * Bronze Medal (England) $5.00 
Long has been the search for a pink without blue and here is England's 
first contender, from B. R. Long. So new in this country we have not 
seen it yet, but quote from an English authority: ‘“A very floriferous 
variety with flowers of a real pink with no hint of blue. This Iris always 
calls forth great admiration on account of its unusual colour.”’ 
$2.00; 3 for $4.00 
A pink so distinct that it will not properly fit in any regular color class. 
Standards a pleasing silvery or pearly pink; falls flushed vinaceous rose. 
Flowers very large. A good seed-parent for either pinks or plicatas. 
Delicately scented. EM—36”. 
DAYBREAK (Kleinsorge ‘41) **s& AM’43, Tied Dykes ‘46 $2; 3 for $5 
Remember the pink, gold and coppery tints that light up the horizon at 
daybreak and you will have a perfect picture of this Iris that has risen 
so high in popular esteem. Huge, perfectly formed, with excellent 
branching. Slightly ruffled, very fragrant. Sets seed; has pollen. M— 
Som. 
REMEMBRANCE (D. Hall ‘42) 3 HM’43,AM’44 $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
Best of the famous David Hall golden pink blends, a lovely soft pink of 
flaring form, much admired by judges and amateurs alike. A vigorous 
grower of good substance and branching. Pollen abundant. M—38”. 
TAPESTRY ROSE (D. Hall ‘42) ** HC’41,HM’42 $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
Most appealing to those who revel in harmonious, slightly misty color- 
ings, such as this beautous blend in exquisite soft old rose. Tall, well 
branched. Fragrant. M—38”. 
75c; 3 for $1.50 
A lovely light pink, standards and falls bordered gold. Well known and 
so well liked that it is one of our fastest selling pinks. Hardy. Fragrant. 
Pollen abundant. Sets seed. Has given rise to two fine new Ones, Tea 
Rose and Country Lass. M—40’’. 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis ‘37) ** : 60c 
No other in this price class is so useful to hybridizers. A proven producer 
of results when crossed with worthy varieties. Among its noteworthy 
descendants are Spindrift, Remembrance, Easter Bonnet, Cherie. Carries 
a recessive (hidden) genetic factor for the tangerine beard, sought by 
every breeder of pinks. A huge rose-pink of unquestioned hardiness. 
M—38”". LATE 
PINK REFLECTION (P. Cook ‘42) 3% HM’42,AM‘44 $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
Elegant and nymph-like is this lovely blend of pink and creamy gold 
with widely flaring falls. Has a fresh, crisp quality that makes the flow- 
ers hold up when others collapse under unfavorable weather. Reported 
to set seed freely. Delicately scented. A late one you can enjoy after 
most others are on the wane. L—36”. (Fancy Free x Sandia.) 
MARISHA (J. Sass ‘39) 75¢ 
Frilled pink blend with a heart of gold. Stunning, and a useful parent; 
gives fine pink blends. Useful to lengthen your season. VL—38”’. 

10 THE RAINBOW—"The arc of light, born of the shower and colored by the sun, which spans the heavens!”—J. C. PRINCE. 
