LATE 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass ’44) wk HM’44,AM/47 $5.00; 3 for $10.00 
We nominate this as the finest red available today. An imposing beauty in rich, dark 
tones of crimson. A large flower elegantly formed, smoothly finished and heavily textured. 
An article in the July ‘48 AIS Bulletin by Elias Nelson compared most of the recent reds 
and concluded: ‘’Solid Mahogany combines virtually all desirable qualities, and | regard 
it as the best in the group.’’ Think how stunning it would be in a prominent spot in 
your garden. M to L—36”. Photo at right. 
REDWARD (Cook ‘42) * HM’45 $4.00 
If you like crimson reds, vivid and startling, this is the one you’ve been searching for. 
Beautifully formed with ee flaring falls. Impressive, as it is a strong contender for 
the “‘reddest”’ Iris. ML—32 
RANGER (Kleinsorge 43) ky HM/44,AM,46 $3.00; 3 for $6.00 
A very large true crimson self, with striking cone-shaped standards. Stands out in any 
company of good reds, and will be a highlight jin your late Iris garden. Blooms very 
heavily and has fine straight, well-branched stems. L—36” 
EDWARD LAPHAM (Lapham ‘42) HM‘40 $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
Experts have picked this as the reddest Iris in existence today. Unlike most reds, which 
have materially lighter standards, this is a true dark red self of uniform coloring. Courtly 
and trim, this will stand up with the best of them. Pollen abundant. ML—34”. 
CAPTAIN WELLS (Cook ‘41) * 3% HM‘42,AM’‘43 $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
An Iris distinct from nearly all the others because of the intensity of its coloring, being a 
very dark, rich crimson red of remarkable smoothness and uniformity of coloring. Buds 
black; falls velvety blackish crimson. Imagine how different this is from any Iris in your 
garden. Pleasingly fragrant. ML—36”. 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass ’37) +¢ AM’39, Dykes ‘41 $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
A Dykes Medal Winner that can now take its place in everyone’s garden. Simply gor- 
geous, richly deserving all the honors that have been heaped upon it. An immense dark 
crimson, with a heavy plush-like quality. Delightfully fragrant. ML—38”. 
THE VIVID RED PLICATAS 
Bringing New Brilliance to the Plicata Class 
é MIDSEASON 
FIRECRACKER (D. Hall ’43) *&% HM’43 $3.50 
A fine example of the new highly colored plicatas. The yellow ground 
is heavily stippled with glowing dark burgundy red. So striking that it 
always commands the attention of visitors. Perfectly hardy. An excep- 
tionally free bloomer. M—33"’. (Orloff x Elsa Sass.) 
MAGIC CARPET (Schreiner 42) ** $3.00 
Our favorite of all plicatas because—if your temperament is right, and 
you will just let yourself go, this Gargantuan Iris will transport you on 
a magic carpet from your every-day cares to a transformed bit of your 
own garden, where Fascination reigns supreme. If any Iris can accom- 
plish this for you, Magic Carpet will turn the trick, for it is the most 
vivid and resplendent of plicatas. Sit back, close your eyes, and picture 
tawny bronze standards quaintly flecked rose and cinnamon, glistening 
in the sun—and gold cream falls rioting with rippling waves of deepest 

rose. ML—32”. 
BENTON RUBEO (Morris) * $2.50 
The deepest colored of the new English plicatas that we list. Standards 
deeply flushed wine-red on a primrose ground; falls smooth ivory, with 
edge stitched in fuchsia-red. Very decorative. Strong growing. 
THE RED BITONES 
Standards Lighter Than the Falls 
MIDSEASON 
RED VELVET (Kleinsorge ‘39) ** $2.00 
One of the finest, largest, truest reds in existence today. Like the famous 
The Red Douglas but even redder. Imagine the petals cut from richest of 
red velvet. Standards vivid Vandyke red, falls velvety oxblood red. Fine 
low branching. Not generally available, so it will be unique in your 
garden. Very fragrant. Pollen abundant. M—36”. 
CLARET VELVET (Weed ‘41) 50c; 3 for $1.25 
Standards light claret red, falls blackish wine red with a radiant glow. 
Beard burnt orange, striking and unusual. Ambrosial aroma. EM—30”". 
CHRISTABEL (| apham '36) yi HM’36,AM‘38 50c; 3 for $1.00 
One of the finest of the inexpensive reds and particularly effective in 
clumps in the garden. A glowing coppery-red, slightly lighter in the 
standards. M—36”. 
RUBEO (Mohr-Mitchell ‘31) 
A huge, tall, deep crimson, nearly a self. Popular. M—48”. 
HARMONIZING RED BICOLORS AND BLENDS 
Scarlet and Coppery Orange, or Crimson and Blue or Lavender 
EARLY 
ETHELYN KLEITZ (Gage ‘40) HM‘38 60c; 3 for $1.20 
Luminous and appealing is this early blooming blerd of raspberry red 
and golden tan. For those who like the lighter and brighter reds; close 
to a deep pink. Very distinctive. Delicately scented. EM—36”. 
MIDSEASON 
50c 
GOLD HILL (Miller ‘41) $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
Originated by Corrine Miller at Gold Hill, between Placerville and the 
gold discovery site at Coloma. Much like the famous Radiant, this is 
larger, taller. Standards in burnished Chey falls chestnut red. M—32", 

Solid Mahogany 
GRAND CANYON (Kleinsorge ‘41 ) **3HM’43,AM’44 $1; 3 for $2.50 
Like the Grand Canyon itself, this has ever-changing shades of soft crim- 
son, plum and blue—beauty such as this stupendous gorge displays when 
the sun peeks through a thunder cloud and shines upon a sunken moun- 
tain peak. You'll find Grand Canyon an Iris particularly adapted for 
fascinating bouquets and floral designs. Even the foliage is beautiful, and 
very unusual, carrying the smoky blue and soft crimson tones of the 
flower over to the leaf bases. We know of no other Iris at this price that 
will add so much individuality to your garden. M-—40”. 
PORTLAND (Kleinsorge ‘38) * 60c; 3 for $1.50 
A tall, bright Iris very effective for backgrounds. Standards frosty gold, 
falls coral rose. Large and showy. M—45”. 
TAPESTRY (Ayres ‘31) 50c; 3 for $1.00 
Gigantic flowers that will remind you of luxuriant tapestry, a fantasy of 
lilac-rose and light violet-red, flushed bronze. M—39”. 
ALLUMEUSE (Gage ‘38) HM’38° 50c; 3 for $1.25 
Multicolored, with a pleasing blending and contrasting of colors. Stand- 
ards a mingling of golden yellow and wisteria violet; falls raisin purple, 
shading to bright crimson, orange brown at haft. 4". 
LATE 
MEXICO (Kleinsorge ’43) *&s HM’44 $2.00 ; 3 for $4.00 
The finest of this entire color class. Will bring the charm of old Mexico 
right into your garden, with its delightful blending of golden buff and 
tawny scarlet. Has that low branching sought by hybridizers. Yields little 
pollen, but is a wonderful seed parent—we know of no other Iris that 
can boast of a more distinguished galaxy of descendants: Bryce Canyon, 
Cascade Splendor, Good News, Chamois, Pretty Quadroon and Voodoo. 
Pleasingly scented. VL-30”. 
CONTRASTING RED BICOLORS 
Bold Variegatas in Red and Yellow 
MIDSEASON 
HIGH COMMAND (Long ‘45) ** $5.00; 3 for $12.50 
One of our recent importations from England. Said to be the very finest 
variegata ever originated in that country. Better formed than City of 
Lincoln and a much deeper coloring. Standards pale primrose, falls dark 
velvety mahogany with primrose edges. Exhibited at the Royal Horticul- 
tural Society’s show, and much admired. M—34”. 
LATE 
PERSIAN PRINCE (H. P. Sass ’41) * HM’42 75¢; 3 for $2.00 
A stunning variegata bedecked in royal robes, like a Prince of Persia. 
Brilliant yellow standards defiantly contrasting with dark red falls. An 
improvement in both flower and in plant vigor over the ever-popular 
City of Lincoln from the same originator four years earlier. Why not 
have the best? Pleasant aroma. ML—38”. 

CITY OF LINCOLN (H. P. Sass, 37) yy HM’38,AM’39 50c 
Dramatic, resplendent, until recently the ace of variegatas. Visualize 
rich yellow standards flaunted above bright velvety red falls. ML—38”’. 

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