




_ TANGERINE-BEARDED PINKS 
The Famous Flamingo and Seashell Pinks 
We offer them from six specialists in this new line of Iris. 
MIDSEASON 
EDWARD OF WINDSOR (Morris ‘45) ** $18.50 
Our most outstanding English Iris. As far as we are aware we are the 
first to catalog it in this country. Introduced in England by famous firm 
of Wallace, winner of cups and medals for their Iris since 1914. We 
give you Wallace’s evaluation of this noteworthy novelty: ‘’The most 
remarkable color-break yet evolved in this country. . . . Variously de- 
scribed as peach, shell, flesh or watermelon pink, but all who have seen 
it are unanimous in their admiration. . . . Enhanced by the rich tangerine 
beard. An iris of remarkable substance standing up unscathed by the 
wind and sain. Unlike most delicately’ tinted flowers its color fades very 
little in the sun.’’ In such demand that Wallace was forced to with- 
draw it from his catalog. Infinitely valuable to those hybridizing new 
tangerine bearded pinks, for here is a top-flight release of wholly dif- 
ferent origin from American varieties of this type, such as Spindrift, 
Flora Zenor, Melitza and the new Dave Hall ‘Flamingo Pinks’’. We sold 
low on this last year, so have only a very few left to offer this season. 
Sets seed well. 
COURTIER (D. Hall ‘47) * HC’44 $10.00 
Most of the tangerine-bearded pinks are in the pastel tints, but here 
is the deepest and richest colored of all of Hall’s flamingo pinks. En- 
hanced by a fiery tangerine beard and nicely ruffled standards. Fully 
winter hardy. Sets seed, yields viable pollen, so here is your chance to 
try for a world-beater. M—30”. 
PINK LACE (H. P. Sass ‘45) * $7.50 
Finest of Sass pink creations, derived from Flora Zenor. A luscious salmon’ 
pink with a startling tangerine beard. Has the distinctive pink buds. 
Will add an entirely new color note to your garden. Flowers not large, 
but charming, on well branched stalks. Order early. M—-36”. 
OVERTURE (D. Hall ‘44) * HM’44 $5.00 
The forerunner of a captivating new line of Iris that has been said to 
represent the most sensational color break of our generation. First of 
the true flamingo pinks. Has a rich orange-tangerine beard. Hardy, 
vigorous and floriferous. A valuable parent, both for seed-setting and 
as a pollen parent. Already has award-winning descendants Pink Cameo 
and New Horizon. It’s time you tried it. Apple-blossom fragrance. 
M—34". 
FLORA ZENOR (J. Sass ‘42) HM/42,AM‘44 $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
Will bring a thrill to flower lovers who wish to sample the new tangerine- 
bearded pinks but cannot stretch their flower budgets to include the 
latest arrivals. Flowers of only medium size, but possessing a fascina- 
tion derived from the totally new color—a melting pink like the foam 
of a strawberry soda. Pollen abundant. M—40”. 
MELITZA (Nesmith ‘40) * HM’40,AM‘42 75c; 3 for $2.00 
The most reasonably-priced of all tangerine-bearded pinks. A tall ivory- 
pink, with an ethereal touch of pale salmon, set off by a vivid pinkish- 
tangerine beard. A good parent both ways. Vigorous in growth and trans- 
mits this character to its offspring. M:—40”’. 
LATE 
SPINDRIFT (Loomis ‘44) **&*y HM’45 $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
We triple-star this exciting tangerine-bearded seashell or coral pink 
because it attracted more attention in our garden last spring than any 
other Iris, and is the best buy in this class for the great number of Iris 
fans who crave the new colors but cannot afford the very latest creations. 
Many have declared that if they could have but one Iris it would be 
Spindrift. Imagine the excitement it will cause in your neighborhood. 
Excellent both as a seed-parent and as a pollen parent, and is known 
to transmit its tangerine beard to its progeny, among which is the award 
winning Barbara Luddy. Thus it is a ‘‘must’’ for both the Iris lover and 
the hybridizer. ML—36’’. (Morocco Rose x Sea Shell.) 
THE PINK PLICATAS 
All Are New Arrivals in the Iris World. 
MIDSEASON 
LOVE AFFAIR (Mitchell ‘46) ** $2.50 
The best white plicata decorated in true pink that we have ever grown. 
Standards flushed and stippled rose pink; falls broadly edged with the 
same color. Admired by the many who prefer the subtle charm of the 
new plicatas to the bolder styles of Iris in solid colors. Flowers carried 
gracefully on low-branched stalks. M—34”. 
GOOD FORTUNE (Mitchell ’45) $2.50 
A beautifully finished plicata having a white ground edged and deco- 
rated in lilac-pink. Stalks exceptionally tall and well branched, display- 
ing the blooms to fine advantage. M—38” 
LATE 
ROSE TOP (H. P. Sass ‘43) ** HM’43 $3.50; 3 for $9.00 
A very pleasing new color combination of vivid rosy pink needlepointing 
on a creamy yellow ground. An Iris with a merry and enticing personality. 
Large, beautifully ruffled. So outstanding it was introduced at $20.00. 
Just what you need to bring renewed life to your garden as the other 
varieties begin to say good-by. Ambrosial fragrance. L—-32". 
SULTAN’‘S ROBE (Salbach '45) #%& HM‘46 
THE ROSE PINKS 
The Deeper and More Intense Shades 
: EARLY 
OLD ROSE (Salbach ‘40) $1.00 
One of the tallest, most beautiful. Flowers very large, bright ‘‘old rose”’ 
color, shading to deep Pompeian red near the haft. Try this, and watch 
your visitors stand in admiration. Pleasingly fragrant. EM—40”. 
MIDSEASON 
THREE OAKS (Whiting ‘43) **3k HM’45 $3.00 
Outstanding and distinctly unique is this impressive rich Corinthian red 
or deep rose blend, overlaid with rosy copper. Interest heightened by a 
striking blue spotlight in the center of each fall. An Iris that will hold 
its own even in the illustrous company of its neighbors in its namesake 
garden, that of a real Irisarian, Mrs. Louise Blake, at Spartanburg, S.C. 
We recommend this highly as a parent for producing some brilliant new 
ones. Already its pollen on Amaranth has yielded the vivid Campfire Glow. 
Now you try it. M—40”. 
INSPIRATION (Burgess ‘37) *** $1.50 
Again we triple-star this as last season it outsold all other varieties of 
all colors and of a comparable price. There is reason aplenty for its 
phenomenal popularity, for it is an immense bright, very deep pink of 
remarkable heavy weather-resisting substance. Petals sparkle as if 
dusted with gold. Only recently introduced from New Zealand. This 
country is just awakening to what it has missed. Yields pollen that is 
very fertile (even on William Mohr) and is one of our best seed-setters. 
At least one descendant has already been named, the promising new 
Winston Churchill. One you just can’t pass by. M—38”. 
RED AMBER (| oomis ‘42) * HM’43 $1.50; 3 for $3.00 
More pink than red is this most harmonious blending of deep pink and 
copper. Standards Jasper pink; falls a medley of old rose, Eugenia red 
and burnished copper. If you like Rosy Wings here is a larger and finer 
version. Exceptional substance, well rounded flowers, a particularly in- 
viting variety. A good breeder. M—38"’. 
AUBANEL (Cayeux ‘35) 75¢ 
A French variety that has won a high reputation among both Iris fanciers 
and breeders. Used by hybridizers as it is one of the truest pinks. Actually 
shrimp pink according to Ridgway, with a hint of heliotrope, and mel- 
lowed by a yellow throat. Very fragrant. M—38”. 
HARTFORD (Salbach ‘38) 50c; 3 for $1.00 
The appeal of this Iris is due to the bronzy pink standards and straw- 
berry red falls, both somewhat frilled. Striking, ideally branched. M— 
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PINK BITONES, BICOLORS AND BLENDS 
Pleasing Color Combinations Attuned by Nature Herself 
MIDSEASON 
BENTON OLD MADRID (Morris ’47) * $10.00; 3 for $20.00 
A new English variety from the originator of Edward of Windsor. Just 
picture an exquisite blending of pink and bronze—large, handsome. 
SANTA ROSA (Mitchell ‘43) $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
A charming new pink, liked as it is so different from commoner pinks 
of uniform coloring. Standards of melting ivory pink, falls of rather deep 
rose. One of the largest, tallest of the pinks, flowering over an excep- 
tionally long period. Almost certain to be one your neighbor does not 
have. Among most fragrant of pinks. Pollen abundant. EM-M—40”. 
CHINA ROSE (Salbach ‘34) 50c 
Best of moderately priced pink bitones. Delicate pinkish lavender stand- 
ards and falls of deep purplish rose. M—36”’. 
RED SELFS AND NEAR SELFS 
In Hues of Crimson and Scarlet 
MIDSEASON 
$5.00; 3 for $10.00 
A magnificent oriental masterpiece in red, copper and gold. Like an 
oriental rug, both in its rich coloration, and in the thickness of its petals, 
the heaviest substance we have seen. Best of all, it transmits this heavy 
substance and its good form to its progeny, which are often exotic flowers 
with a blue blaze and a buff edge, or sometimes blends of remarkable 
brilliance. An excellent starting point for new hybridizers eager to get 
something stunning and unusual in a hurry. Pollen abundant, a good 
seed-setter. Very fragrant. M—34”’. 
RED VALOR (Nichols 39) ¥¢ Gold Medal, Rome '40; AM’43 $2; 3 for $4 
A grand garnet red, glowing jewel-like in the sun. Tall, imposing, with 
ideally formed flowers having domed standards and flaring falls. Ex- 
ceptionally heavy substance and good low branching help to make this 
variety an all around favorite. Rich grape fragrance. M—38’’. 
RED GLEAM (Lapham ‘39) HM’‘40,AM‘41 $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Our selection as the best moderately-priced red. Bred from a long line 
of champions, is the culmination of purposeful breeding started 20 years 
ago. A rich, dark, slightly scarlet red, particularly admired for its vel- 
vety falls. Ample pollen. Sets seed. Already it has yielded Wakarusa and 
the fiery Frank Pugliese. M—34.”’ 

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