THE PURE WHITES—Continued 
MATTERHORN (J. Sass ‘38) *& 3% HM’38,AM‘40 75¢ 
i i 3 i the cream 
colored beard. As outstanding in form, size and branching as it is in 
color. Perfectly hardy, even in northern states. EM—38”. 
MIDSEASON 
WHITE RUFFLES (C. C. Taylor ‘47) * HC’45,HM’‘47 $12.50 
A beautifully ruffled warm white descendant of Snow Flurry; much like 
a large edition of that famous variety. Imagine flowers 6 inches high 
and 6 inches wide, nicely spaced along tall stems. Also inherits the 
vigor and free-blooming qualities of Snow Flurry. Distribution as yet 
limited, so here is your chance to get a wonderful new one before any 
of your neighbors have it. 44’’. 
KATHERINE FAY (Fay 45) ky HM’45,AM/47 $5.00; 3 for $10.00 
Many of the Iris experts consider this the finest white available today. 
It is huge and glorious. To see it is to emblazon it on your memory. Ex- 
quisite, pure and cool, without any yellow in the center. Not ruffled, 
but waved ever so gently. Hardy and vigorous. A good seed-setter, and 
from Snow Flurry x Katherine Fay has come the brand new, but already 
much-coveted New Snow. M—35”. 
THUNDERHEAD (K. Smith ‘46) * $5.00 
A very recent addition to our collection. Outstanding for its pleasing 
form and intense purity. Glistening cloud-white, lighted by a yellowish 
Orange beard. One you'll like because of its exceptionally long blooming 
season. (Caroline Burr x Katy.) 
PRISCILLA (Whiting ’42) **&3&% HM‘43,AM’‘47 $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
An Iris that is neither large nor tall, but which we can recommend un- 
hesitatingly, for it has an appeal such as few Iris possess. Here is a white 
that is white, with no touch of any other color; even the beard is white. 
Very lovely, admired by every visitor. Honey locust fragrance. One of 
the few ‘’must haves’’. M—30"’. (Purissima x Blue Waves.) 
WHITE GODDESS (Nesmith ‘36) HM’36 75c; 3 for $2.00 
Like a White Goddess carved from glistening marble, is this New Eng- 
land variety that merits a place in your garden. Domed standards of 
pure white, falls arched and flaring, also pure white. Beard yellow, style 
arms white. M—38”. 

LATE 
MOUNT BLANC (Grant ’46) * $5.00; 3 for $10.00 
A striking white of such remarkable full-bodied appearance and of such 
heavy substance that it reminds one of a magnolia blossom. A real beauty, 
deriving much of its charm from its graceful ruffling and the fresh crisp- 
ness of its petals. Low wide branching such as you find on very few 
Iris. ML—39”, 
SIERRA SNOW (Kleinsorge ‘38) 75¢ 
Resplendent with the glory of a snowstorm in the high Sierras, a mag- 
nificent shimmering white; striking yellow beard. Hardy. Ae 
WHITES, WITH LAVENDER INFLUENCE 
Deeper Colored Buds Add Much Charm to This Group 
EARLY 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees 39) *&*3& HM’39,AM‘41 
To us SNOW FLURRY spells ‘fascination’, for no other white has so 
much individualistic appeal. Possesses such a glorious ruffling that every- 
one falls in love with it. Continues year after year to break sales records. 
Buds tipped in blue, opening to snow-white flowers with the faintest 
blush of lilac blue. Comes out quite early, so safest to mulch in very 
cold regions. Yields no pollen but is a most outstanding seed parent. 
Has many descendants, mostly ruffled, such as: New Snow, Gentle 
Florence, White Ruffles and Ruffled Bouquet. 
We have been recommending Snow Flurry to breeders for some time, 
and now comes Orville Fay, of Illinois, with this most convincing state- 
ment: “If you would like to see some very large, ruffled, sky-blue Irises 
with form and color just out of this world, all you have to do is to put 
some pollen from Chivalry on to Snow Flurry and wait two years. | 
bloomed 400 Snow Flurry seedlings this year, having crossed that variety 
with other Irises of different colors, and the results were quite remark- 
able. | think that Snow Flurry is the world’s finest Iris parent. It is a true 
hybrid and transmits hybrid vigor to all of its seedlings which seems to 
be completely free from rot and show no sign of winter tenderness.’’ 
Orange blossom fragrance. E to M—42"’. 
WHITE CITY (Murrell ‘39) * English Dykes Medal ’40 $1.00 
One of the finest Iris ever originated in England. Immense silken flow- 
ers, blue white with a characteristic heart of plumbago-blue. Has gained 
great popularity because the tall stalks stand winds withcut aoa: and 
flowers make. a gallant show even after a storm. EM—44” 
ICY BLUE (Weed ‘40) * HM’41 . 60¢; 3 for $1.20 
A lovely very light blue, so pale it is in that delectable borderland be- 
tween white and blue. A giant flower somewhat resembling Snow Flurry, 
but instead of the ruffling it has stiff, flaring falls giving the flower ex- 
cellent form and carriage. Fragrant. E—44”. 

$1.25; 3 for $3.25 
ADVANCE GUARD (Mitchell ‘45) 
PATRICE 
THE WHITE PLICATAS 
Decorated in Lavender, Violet or Rose-Brown 
(Pink Plicatas page 11; Red Plicatas page 12; Blue Plicatas below) 
EARLY 
EDITH RORKE (kK. Smith ‘46) * HC’45 $6.00; 3 for $12.00 
A showy, frilled plicata from the cross of Valentine x Florentine. Deco- 
rated in violet in an exceptionally clean pattern. A clump is really some- 
thing to behold. EM—36”. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.00 
Brightest of the white-ground cae plicatas. Flowers large and ruf- 
fled, with standards strongly flushed deep lavender; falls white, attrac- 
tively bordered delicate lavender. Stems tall, well-branched, very flo- 
riferous. A remarkble seed-parent, transmitting its ruffling to its off- 
spring. Pleasingly fragrant. EM-M—40”. ; 
MIDSE Ay 
BENTON DIANE (Morris ‘45) $6.00; 3 for $15.00 
The only white plicata Bias our recent air importations from Eng- 
land. Bewitching icy- blue as the flower opens; transforming to pearly 
ivory, boldly etched in brown. 39”. 
Deforest ‘45) ** $3.00; 3 for $6.00 
A ian colored plicata of refined character and rare charm for those 
who prefer plicatas of the winsome, delicately marked type. Really in- 
termediate between the yellow-ground and white-ground plicatas, but 
closer to the latter. Standards cream, flushed with pale rosy lavender; 
falls flaring, white, beautifully brushed soft gold across the haft, which 
is speckled rose-brown. A good seed-setter, yielding abundant pollen. 
M—40”, 
MINNIE 
COLQUITT 
(H. P. Sass “42) 
tka HM'43, 
AM’‘45 
$3.00; 3 for $6.00 
Most plicatas must 
be approached at 
close range to en- 
joy fully their dis- 
tinctive decora- 
tive features. But 
this is along bold 
lines, a massive 
flower, with white 
petals heavily bor- 
dered with mul- 
berry stitching. 
Here, then, is a 
plicata that has 
sufficient color 
and contrast for 
good garden 
value. In fact, 
when planted near 
pale yellow, cream 
or white Iris, the 
effect is nothing 
short of spectac- 
ular. Visitors grav- 
itate to it from all 
parts of the gar- 
den. A_ vigorous 
grower, a_ heavy 
bloomer, and as 
hardy as they come. 

Minnie Colquitt 
Plenty of pollen for hybridizing. M—36”. 
THE BLUE PLICATAS 
Blue in an Enticing New Form 
MIDSEASON 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass ‘42) *&*5¢ HM’42,AM’'44 $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
Generally conceded to be the most outstanding plicata today—and no 
wonder! lvory-white, entrancingly and heavily decorated with a tracery 
and stippling of exquisite clear blue. Falls flaring, held in position by 
a substance reminding one of heavy white leather. Extremely large and 
elegant. One of the most fragrant plicatas. Fertile with either its own 
pollen or pollen of other varieties. Blue Shimmer pollen will often pro- 
duce seed when used on William Mohr; we hold our breath awaiting new 
flowers from crosses such as this. M—39"’. 
FLORENTINE (Cayeux ‘37) 75¢ 
An enormous, delightful plicata that is entirely different. Gorgeous 
blooms of purest white, sprinkled with myriads of tiny blue dots, appear 
as if dusted with celestial particles from the sky itself. Floriferous, often 
10 flowers per stalk; sometimes in bloom for three weeks. M—30’’. 

16 When you are planning YOUR garden, remember: 

“Every garden was once a dream.” 
