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YELLOWS, SOFT AND LIGHT 
Surprisingly Variable in Coloring 
EARLY 
SOUSUN (Essig ’45) && HM’45 $3.50; 3 for $7.00 
A large glistening lemon-cream with standards of palest yellow and falls 
of white, effectively bordered with yellow. Beard a contrasting deep 
yellow. Well branched, very floriferous. Starts blooming early, continues 
for a considerable period. Very fragrant. EM—36’’. 
COLOMA (Essig ‘46) $3.00 
An entrancing new Iris named for the place where gold was discovered. 
Might have been called ““White Gold’’, for it is a sparkling and har- 
monious blending of the two colors. General effect is pale luminous 
yellow, with pronounced white area in center of falls. Blooms over a long 
period. Pollen abundant. Honey locust fragrance. EM—42"’. 
MIDSEASON 
MOTHER LODE (Essig '46) $7.50; 3 for $15.00 
An Iris of large size deriving its richness and beauty from its varying hues 
of yellow. Basic color is a clear creamy yellow, along the sides of haft is 
a vivid, contrasting, deep yellow. Beard large, prominent, a deep yellow- 
ish orange, adding to the pleasing variety of shades of yellow this flower 
displays. Flowers well formed, with semi-flaring falls. Makes early spring 
growth, so mulch in very cold regions. Delightfully fragrant. M—38”’. 
SALLY ANN (K. Smith ‘45) * $4.00; 3 for $10.00 
The choice of those searching for Iris with the longest possible blooming 
period. We know of no other Iris that can surpass the record of Sally 
Ann of 42 weeks of continuous bloom. A lovely deep buff-yellow with 
unexcelled substance. 
ST. CRISPIN (H.R. Meyer ‘39) * AM Royal Hort. Soc. ‘44 $3.00 
The finest English variety among the light yellows, imported by us by 
air. A delightful lemon-yellow, with large, bold, well-proportioned 
flowers. A most distinctive feature is the conspicuous bright orange 
yellow beard. M—31”’. 
OLKAHOMA (Mitchell ‘45) ** © $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
Our favorite of all of the new ones from Prof. Mitchell. A flower of 
large size with a bewitching new color resulting from blending pale 
seafoam green, primrose yellow and light buff. Brilliantly highlighted 
with a large central blue blaze on each fall. We think you'll like this; 
it’s different. Exquisitely fragrant. M—41’’. 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass ‘43) &y HM’43,AM’45 $2; 3 for $5 
Perfect beyond a dream, as immaculate as its name signifies. One glance 
is sometimes sufficient to convince those who see it for the first time 
that this is their favorite Iris. Coloring much like the popular Elsa Sass, 
but greatly improved in size, purity of color and form. A clear lemon-ice 
color, with a frosty sparkle and an elusive hint of green. Pollen very 
fertile, even effective on William Mohr. M—36"’. 
FAIR ELAINE (Mitchell 38) s% AM’40 75c; 3 for $1.50 
Acclaimed as one of Irisdom’s all-time greats. An entrancing bitone 
daringly done entirely in pastel colors—ivory-white standards, dis- 
played above clear yellow falls. Pollen abundant. M-——40”’. 
LATE 
SIERRA PRIMROSE (Essig ‘46) «x $4.00; 3 for $8.00 
A lovely new Iris for the connoisseur who revels in soft pastel tints— 
a beautiful primrose yellow, almost cream. Among the very largest Iris 
we grow, yet the immense flowers are produced in profusion on tall, 
low-branched stalks—a clump is a sight to long remember. A plant of 
this in your garden will draw more attention than a dozen ordinary 
varieties. Wild plum fragrance. Still another virtue, adding much to its 
garden value, is its exceptionally long blooming period. M-ML—40”’. 
GOLDEN FLEECE (j Sass 40) & HM’40,AM‘42 $1.50; 3 for $3.00 
Jacob Sass’ masterpiece—celestial, pure, fit for a bridal bouquet. A bi- 
tone; standards bright light yellow; falls with a white center and yellow 
border. Introduced at $50.00 in 1940 and has been breaking all sales 
records ever since. We have stocked up liberally, but just to be sure, 
better order NOW. With this new low price it'll go faster than ever. An 
excellent parent, used either way. Very fragrant. M-ML—40”. 
THE YELLOW PLICATAS 
Prettily Brushed and Stippled 
MIDSEASON 
BENTON AURORA (Morris ‘45) * $7.50; 3 for $18.75 
A new plicata from the originator of Edward of Windsor. Imported by 
us by air so recently that it has not bloomed in our garden. lence we 
quote the introducer’s description: ‘‘A canary-yellow plicata; standards 
yellow, shaded with tan; falls pale canary yellow deeply etched with 
brown at the haft.’’ 36”. 
YUMA (Mitchell ’45) $2.50; 3 for $5.00 
The colorings of the Arizona desert brought forth in a tall new plicata 
for your garden. Stipplings of dark red, brown and purple on a pro- 
nounced yellow ground, lighter in the standards and deeper in the falls. 
Well branched stems. Pleasingly fragrant. M—42”’. 

“Who loves a garden still his Eden keeps, Perennial pleasures plants, and wholesome harvest reaps.’—AMOS BRONSON ALCOTT. 
TIFFANJA (DeForest '42) ka HM‘44,AM‘46 
OCCIDENTAL (Mitchell ‘45) $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
A clear rich cream plicata with red stippling of such sharp definition and 
clarity of pattern as to suggest fine china. Stalks tall, well branched. 
A vigorous grower. Pleasingly scented. M—40”. 

$1.50; 3 for $3.00 
A very distinctive, impressive plicata that may also be classed as a re- 
verse bitone, for the standards are deeper colored than the falls. Stand- 
ards creamy buff-yellow; falls pure glistening white, bordered to match 
the standards. Sprinkled with light golden brown at haft and around 
edge. A flower of near perfection, becoming very popular as it is so fine 
and unusual. M—37". 
CHIPPEWA (Salbach 43) ** 50c; 3 for $1.00 
We think you'll like this best of all moderately-priced yellow plicatas. 
Golden yellow, prominently besprinkled with attractive brown, with ivory 
signal patch. Stalk low-branched, displaying flowers to good advantage. 
Most fragrant of yellow plicatas. M—30”. 
TIFFANY (H. P. Sass ‘38) + AM’43 30 
A very popular gaily decorated plicata at a very moderate price. Soft 
yellow, etched bronzy-violet. M—32”. 
LATE 
BALMUNG (H. P. Sass ‘39) AM‘42 $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
To the uninitiated this strikingly-marked plicata might easily pass for 
a rare new orchid from the tropics, for its colorings are so novel, different 
from most Iris. Rather deep yellow, prominently etched in brown. Ex- 
ceptionally large flowers, splendid carriage. MUL—38"’. 
RUTH POLLOCK (H. P. Sass ‘39) AM‘41 50c 
Clear yellow ground, heavily etched soft red and rose. The blood of 
champions flows in the veins of this Iris, for one of its parents is Tiffany, 
a Symposium Iris, and among its ancestors is Rameses, a Dykes Medal 
winner. ML—28"’. 
WHITES WITH YELLOW INFLUENCE 
Pure Whites with Throats of Gold 
EARLY 
MISSION MADONNA (Essig 46) **& HC’45 $5.00; 3 for $10.00 
An immense new Iris combining to a remarkable degree size, beauty and 
gracefulness. Standards a delicate creamy yellow. Falls creamy white, 
with a strong yellow haft, a brilliant yellow beard. Petals ruffled with a 
decorative picoted edging. The very finest of the new, but already 
famous Essig Madonna series. Try this for sheer beauty. Sweetly fra- 
grant. EM—40”’. 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge ‘40) * AM‘42 75c; 3 for $2.00 
Gigantic and tranquil, like the Arctic regions with the sun rising over 
the horizon. Visualize, then, a gleaming creamy white with gold gen- 
erously spilling over from the center of the flower. One of the tallest 
Iris we grow, and very handsome. EM—42"’. 
MIDSEASON 
EASTER CANDLE (£ssig '46) xx $5.00; 3 for $10.00 
A new introduction that is the tallest, most stately Iris in this color class. 
Emphasis is On serenity and purity, for it is a white as pure as an Easter 
candle, with a bright yellow gilding at the throat, reminding one of the 
candle’s clear yellow flame. Well-domed standards, semi-flaring falls 
contribute to create an effect unsurpassed among Iris of this type. De- 
lightfully fragrant. M—48”. 
SHARKSKIN (G. Douglas ’42) y HM/43,AM’46 —- $2.50; 3 for $5.00 
A wonderful, very large, tall creamy-white Iris pre-eminently suited to 
those rather numerous climates where adversities of weather frequently 
wreck ordinary Iris of fragile make-up. Visualize the queenly, silken ma- 
terial known as sharkskin and you will understand the firm substance, 
almost velvety texture of this Iris. Petals broad, falls nicely flaring, with 
a glistening yellow glow deep in the throat. M—44’’, 
LATE 
MARIPOSA MIA (Mitchell ‘46) $5.00; 3 for $12.50 
So quaint and dainty is this tall, prettily ruffled new white that Prof. 
Mitchell gave it this Spanish name meaning ‘’My Butterfly’. He tells 
us that he considers it one of his very best Iris, and a very fine parent. 
Much of the charm comes from the decoratvie yellow style arms and the 
basal veining. As many as 10 flowers on each well-branched stalk. 
Very fragrant. L—46”. 
MARY E. NICHOLLS (Nicholls ‘39) * AM’43 75c; 3 for $2.00 
A frosty white, textured like a magnolia blossom, with a liberal heart of 
gold. As it increases fast and blooms profusely, it will give you masses 
of blooms in a short time. L—42”, 
THE PURE WHITES 
Serene as Freshly Fallen Snow 
MOUNT WASHINGTON (Essig ‘37) AM’40 75¢ 
One of Prof. Essig’s masterpieces, until recently known throughout the 
land as the best tall white. An immense Iris with flaring falls in the 
modern manner. Superb for background plantings. The most fragrant 
pure white. Needs mulching in extremely cold sections. Much used in 
breeding and contains a recessive (hidden) factor for the tangerine 
beard. EM—50”. 
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