BRONZE AND COPPER BLENDS 
Superb Color Minglings 
MIDSEASON 
COPPER RIVER (DeForest ‘45) $6.00; 3 for $12.00 
A new release that will make earlier arrivals look to their laurels. Be- 
hold a beautifully ruffled flower in glistening tan, overlaid with tones of 
hammered copper. Flaring falls, splendid branching, and an attractive 
sheen all contribute to produce a flower to excite your admiration. A fine 
parent, already having the new arrival Lockwood to its credit. Fragrant. 
M—36 
JULIET aeinsoree '46) *&& HM’47 $5.00 
An offspring of Prairie Sunset, with even brighter flame-copper, salmon, 
and burnt-orange shadings. Increases rapidly, soon makes a clump that 
is the center of attraction. Abundant pollen, sets seed heavily. Juliet 
excites the admiration of visitors as do few other Iris. M—36”’. 
CASA MORENA (DeForest 43) *ky HM’44,AM‘46 $4.00; 3 for $8.00 
An extremely large Iris with amazingly rich even coloring that does not 
fade—an intense coppery chestnut brown, glowing like an ember. The 
heavy substance withstands wind, sun and rain. A vigorous grower, 
blooming regularly. Has very fertile pollen and is one of the best seed- 
setters we have encountered. Among its most recent descendants are 
Orelio and Lockwood. Pollen so fertile it will even produce seeds on 
William Mohr. M—38”’. 
EVENLODE (Spender) * $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
An importation from England so new we have not yet bloomed it. We 
quote the introducer’s description: ‘’A fine variety of great distinction. 
- Flowers of good shape and substance, of a soft burnished copper, glisten- 
ing like Mother-of-Pearl. Falls flushed with a cobalt glow.”’ 
BRONZED COPPER (Kleinsorge ‘43) ** $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
Visitors gasp with amazement and admiration when they see the colors 
displayed by this flamboyant Iris. Standards garnet brown and amber; 
falls rich reddish copper, enhanced by a central splash of brilliant pea- 
cock blue. Sets seed well. M—30”. 
COPPER ROSE (P. Cook ’41) * HM’42,AM’‘43 $1.50 
A beautiful, smooth rose-copper, shimmering in the sum; enlivened by 
golden glow at the heart of the flower. Reminds one of Prairie Sunset, 
but the colors are deeper and clearer, the falls broader and rounder. 
Exceptionally floriferous. Fragrant. M—38”. 
BRONZINO (Salbach ‘37) 50c 
Standards frosty golden bronze; falls coppery red-bronze. In mild cli- 
mates blooms somewhat during winter, in addition to spring. M—40”. 
LATE 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge ‘44) kk HM’45,AM’47 $6; 3 for $15 
We predicted in last year’s catalog that this might win the 1948 Dykes 
Medal. It turned out to be runner-up for this most sought of all Iris 
awards; and now it is regarded so highly it stands an excellent chance 
of winning the medal in 1949. Those who have visited Bryce Canyon 
National Park, with its castles and minarets hewn by the elements out 
f “‘the most colorful rock formation on the face of the earth’’, will be 
astonished that nature bestowed the same scintillating terra cotta color- 
ing on this floral masterpiece. At sunrise, and again at sunset, both the 
canyon and its namesake Iris glow at their best. New though it is, its 
descendants are beginning to appear, Cordovan and General Patton. Its 
seedlings usually are of high quality. ML—36”’. 
BUFF AND BROWN BEAUTIES 
Try These for the Attraction of the Unusual 
MIDSEASON : 
CHAMOIS (Kleinsorge ‘44) ** i HM’‘45,AM’48 $6.00 
A superb -new Iris, ranking at the top for its individual color, unmarred 
smoothness, immense size and remarkable substance and finish. A pure 
~chamois self, with a soft, satiny finish, glistening with myriads of frosty 
particles. As elegant a pastel as we grow. M—34 
~ TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge ‘42) 3 HM’44,AM’ 46 $5.00 
Picturesque and different is this attention- compelling novelty. Admired 
by many because it radiates a rich golden brown, and thus is a lively 
tone rather than a dark one. Falls broad, stiffly horizontal. The seed 
parent of Bryce Canyon, Good News and Chamois; pollen parent of Melo- 
dist, Your Worship, Pretty Quadroon and Voodoo. One of the best of 
all for hybridizing. M—34". (Aztec Copper x (Far West x Jean 
Cayeux) ). 
BROWN TURBAN (Essig ‘47) $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
A unique rustic brown, standards rich amber, falls warm brown subtly 
blended with deep gold and vinaceous mauve. Medium sized flowers, 
very stiff, nearly horizontal falls. Used by Gersdorff as the seed parent 
in producing his Wings of Morning and Enchanted Bride. Sets seed 
heavily. Transmits its very flaring falls to its offspring. OEMS = 320. 
MARIMBA (DeForest ‘43) $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
A new color, cinnamon-buff. Large beautifully proportioned flowers in 
a lovely and unusual color, and on well-branched stalks. M—38”. 
BROWN THRASHER (Kirkland ‘41) ** $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
We herald this as one of the most sensational mew colors ever to be 
developed—a smooth, rich true brown, like the song-bird for which it 
was named—and further—it glistens with a lustrous iridescence, like 
sunbeams reflected from the plumage of the bird. Dr. Kirkland’s finest 
creation. Beautifully proportioned flowers on well-branched stems. Has 
no pollen, but sets seed. M—36”. 
LATE 
APHRA (Mitchell ‘41 ) 60c; 3 for $1.50 
A tall, novel Iris in old gold—a golden brown that is almost yellow. A 
flower of distinction, blooming freely. LM—48”. 
LOUVOIS (Cayeux ‘36) * AM’39 60c; 3 for $1.20 
A French variety termed the ‘‘brown velvet Iris’’, due to its rich maroon- 
brown velvety falls, with prominent buff edging. Standards light choc- 
olate. Pollen parent of High Command. ML—35”. 
SALMON AND APRICOT BLENDS 
Color Harmonies in Rose, Gold, Peach and Amber 
EARLY 
SAMOVAR (D. Hall ‘41) * HM’41 50c 
A vivid mingling of rosy copper and orange that is so glowing that it 
attracts visitors from across the garden. Alluringly fragrant. EM—34”. 
MOONGLO (Williamson ‘35) * 50c 
A striking blend of old gold, buff and pinkish violet, glistening to an 
exceptional degree. Standards ruffled like crepe paper. EM—32”. 
AIDA (Mitchell ’38) 50c 
A floral counterpart of the dusky heroine of the famous opera Aida. 
Standards golden bronze; falls brownish qrange, flushed red. EM—36”. 
MIDSEASON 
MELLOWGLOW (Whiting ‘42) ** HM’‘42 $5.00 
As luscious a blend as any we grow, mingling deep peach, amber and 
apricot, and flushed with pink. Substance is extremely heavy, with a 
crisp character that insures endurance in sun and rain. Suits both those 
who like them ‘’mellow’’ and those who prefer them “‘glowing’’. Nicely 
ruffled, and often transmits this character to its seedlings. M—-37 
PRECIOUS (Mitchell ’45) $1 .00 
One of Prof. Mitchell’s new “fancies’’ from plicata breeding. Whole 
flower is suffused and marbled with superimposed color—palest apricot 
on a creamy yellow ground. Well-rounded flowers on stalks with good 
branching. Delicately scented. M—38”. 
LATE 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge ‘45) **y HM’‘45,AM‘47 $6.00 
Tall, magnificent and heavily ruffled is this Iris that effectively mingles 
pink, gold, apricot and tan. If ever there was an Iris to stir one’s soul here 
it is, with flowers cascading down its tall stems in unbelievable beauty. 
Pleasingly fragrant. L—40”. 
PRAIRIE SUNSET (H. P. Sass ’39) 3% Dykes Medal ‘43 $1.00 
This fabulous Iris was introduced in 1939 at $100.00. The sun setting 
over the prairie is no more beautiful than this. Blended in tones of apri- 
cot, amber, rose and old gold. From this have already descended so 
many fine Iris that we give but a partial list: Casa Morena, Juliet, Ola 
Kala and Sunset Serenade. ML—30”’. 
IRIS IN HUES OF ORANGE 
Unheard of in Earlier Days 
EARLY 
$1.00 
“shower of gold’’. A color heretofore 
L’LUVIA D’ORA (DeForest ‘42) 
An attractive Iris named to signify a 
unachieved in Iris; may be termed ‘apricot orange’’. Formal, bearing 
9 to 11 flowers per stalk. From Salar x Far West. E—36”. 
MIDSEASON 
ROCKET (Whiting '45) **&*s HM’45,AM’47 $15.00 
The orange Iris that stands head and shoulders above all competitors. 
Standards of pure deep chrome, falls smooth vivid orange. Flowers large, 
done in modern style, with wide petals, exceptionally heavy substance. 
Introduced at $40.00; has been skyrocketing to fame ever since. The 
English, with their fogs, aren’t used to such brilliance, for here’s the 
report that came back when this Rocket reached England: ‘“And now put 
on sun-glasses, for here is an Iris almost too dazzling for the naked eye. 
Very new, yet Mrs. Whiting has already used its pollen in oan her 
latest creation, Tangerine. Honey locust fragrance. M—36” 
ORANGEMAN (D. Waters ‘46) * HM’47 $5.00 
A striking deep golden orange self of large size with a wonderful smooth, 
well-groomed look. Well-branched and fragrant. 38”. 
PRINCE OF ORANGE (Kleinsorge ‘40) * HM’42,AM’44 75c; 3 for $2.00 
A splendid creation in bright yellowish-orange. Falls flaring, of heavy 
substance. Produced by crossing Far West and Naranja, it outclasses both 
its parents. M—32”. 
LATE 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting '44) sy HM’46 $3.00; 3 for $6.00 
It would be hard to choose any other variety for your late Iris garden that 
will add as much brilliance and life as Arab Chief. A vivid rosy-orange 
self that increases so fast and blooms so freely, it will very quickly give 
you a gorgeous clump. Spicy fragrance. VL—-38”’. 
SUNSET SERENADE—See Autumn Bloomers, page 9. 

‘What skillful limner e’er would choose To paint the rainbow’s varying hues, 
Unless to mortal it were given To dip his brush in dyes of heaven?’’—SCOTT: Marmion. | 
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