BLUE-VIOLETS AND ROYAL PURPLES 
Wonderfully Effective in Creating Dramatic Sp!endor 
EARLY 
DEEP VELVET (Salbach ‘39) 3 HM’41,AM’42 $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
An “‘Iristocrat’’, outstanding for its perfect form, refined finish, deep 
purple color. Texture like rich satin. A free bloomer, thriving everywhere. 
Endowed with an enticing fragrance. Sets seed, has pollen. EM—38”. 
MIDSEASON 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson ‘43) **s% HM’44,AM’46 
$3.50; 3 for $9.00 
A brilliant and fascinating deep mulberry and brown Iris that stops the 
visitors in their tracks, with some such remark as: ‘’Oh, how captivating! 
Just what | need to add that touch of regal splendor in that niche be- 
tween my shrubs.’ ‘Iris judges also consider this among the finest of 
all Iris, for it has hovered near the top of the Symposium for the past 
several years. Study your garden and see where this striking Iris would 
be most useful in creating the effect you desire. M—38”. 
CREOLE BELLE (Nicholls 34) 75¢; 3 for $1.50 
Wafted from the depths of this siren of the flower kindom is an alluring 
perfume that will tantalize and hold you. Our nomination for the most 
fragrant of all Iris. A very intense blue-violet, gilded brown at the haft. 
M—36". 
WILLIAM A. SETCHELL (Brehm ’38) 715¢ 
The largest inexpensive Iris that we grow. Truly colossal, flowers some- 
times measuring 6” across, 7’’ high. In spite of its immensity, it holds 
its form remarkably well. And its color, too, goes well with its size, 
being a rich royal purple. M—42”, 
THE VIOLET BITONES AND BICOLORS 
Amoenas, Neglectas and Others 
EARLY 
AMIGO (Williamson ’34) 3% HM‘36,AM‘38 75c; 3 for $2.00 
A lovely Neglecta and the one by which others have been judged. A 
particularly appealing color pattern—glowing amethyst-blue standards 
contrast, yet harmonize, with the dark pansy-purple falls. Invitingly 
fragrant. EM—33”. 
GIRIDLIAN’S CHOICE (Salbach ‘41) 75¢ 
A striking, bold Iris that commands attention. Brilliant reddish-ame- 
thyst standards and broad red-violet falls. With a light background it 
can be worked into a most effective flower arrangement for the buffet 
or living room. EM—48”. 
MIDSEASON 
THREE CHEERS (Cook ‘45) * HM’46 $6.00 
The final result of years of breeding for better Amigo and Wabash seed- 
lings. An amazingly brilliant deep blue bicolor, between Amigo and 
Wabash in coloring, but much taller and richer, a real improvement. 
Permanence of color and lack of fading have been achieved to a remark- 
able degree, together with strong growing habits, dependable bloom. 
M—40”. 
LOUISE BLAKE (kK Smith ‘43) &* HM’44,AM‘47 $4.00; 3 for $8.00 
Amigo has always been one of the most popular of Iris, so we know you 
will like this improved, larger, more vibrant version, with an even more 
delightful contrast between waved pale blue standards and rich dark 
velvety violet falls. Named for a very gracious lady and a true Irisarian. 
We can recommend Louise Blake for that choice spot in your garden you 
have been saving for something with exceptional appeal. M—33”. 
MARIE ANTOINETTE (K. Smith ‘47) * $3.00 
A sister seedling to the famous Louise Blake, and originated by Kenneth 
Smith who surely knows the good ones, for he has been giving us the 
Symposium for years. Much like Louise Blake, but taller and quite ac- 
ceptable for those who would like a somewhat less expensive variety. 
AIGUE MARINE (Cayeux ’38) * 75c; 3 for $1.50 
An unusual novelty from France. Standards silvery heliotrope; falls a 
fetching dark amethyst, brightened by a lively orange-yellow beard. 
M—36”. 
WABASH (Williamson ‘36) yy Dykes Medal ’40 75¢ 
At the top, or near the top, of every Symposium to date. Imagine the 
irresistible appeal of standards as white as new snow—falls done in rich 
hyacinth violet, beautifully bordered to match standards. The best-known 
Amoena. Exquisitely fragrant. Photo on back cover. M—36”. 
LATE 
EXTRAVAGANZA (G. Douglas ‘44) *3% HM‘44,AM’47 $8; 3 for $20 
The most outstanding of all amoenas, and considered by many to be the 
finest Iris yet released by Geddes Douglas. Here is contrast in deluxe 
form—standards rich ivory cream, boldly displayed above falls that are 
an intriguing blending of iridescent copper, red, lavender and violet, 
with a violet sheen down the center. Style crests primrose, marbled in 
red. Very late; a superb variety to climax your Iris blooming season. 
Transmits this late blooming habit to its progeny. Has no pollen, but 
sets seed. Fragrant. VL—40”. 
LOTHARIO (Schreiner ‘42) * HM’45 $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
The largest and tallest of Neglectas. Coloring very close to that of 
Amigo, but a little more harmonizing, less contrasting and twice the 
size. Standards amethyst-blue, falls dark plush-like violet, without 
veining. Classically formed, and lightly frilled. ML—38” 
CHANTILLY 
is shown at the right. 
Never before was 
there an Iris 
with such a novel, 
decorative, 
crimped edging. 
Imagine the 
sensation it will 
cause at your flower 
show! 
We use this to 
illustrate our 
special selection 
of nine of 
1949's 
MOST 
ORIGINAL 
NOVELTIES 
on page 24. 
Collections of 
Tall Bearded Iris 
will be found 
on pages 22 and 23. 
IRIS INLAVENDER AND ORCHID 
Lovely Colorings to Remind You of Tropical Orchids 
MIDSEASON 
BURGUNDY ROSE (D. Hall ‘46) * $5.00 
No other Iris at this end of the spectrum has a color that is so distinc- 
tive and attractive—a deep amethyst, subtly blended with rose pink. 
A color that has considerable carrying power, and hence this novel Iris 
has exceptional garden value. A large flower, nicely ruffled. EM—33”. 
CHILDHOOD (B. R. Long ‘46) * $5.00 
A picturesque blended lavender bitone newly imported from England. 
Standards light amethyst, flushed with gold; falls pinkish lilac, with 
an overlay of blue, edged bronzy-gold. Said to withstand the winds 
and rain of England, so it should be able to ‘‘take it’’ almost anywhere 
over here. M—3 
AVILION (Spender ‘43) * $1.25 
An English creation imported so recently that it has not yet flowered 
for us, so we quote from the introducer: ‘’A tall growing variety with 
very large flowers of soft mauve-lavender dusted with gold, giving an 
iridescent Mother-of-Pearl effect of great charm.’’ Fragrant. 48%’. 
PRESIDENT PILKINGTON (Cayeux ‘31) 50c; 3 for $1.00 
Standards rosy buff, flaunted above wide flaring falls of bluish-lavender, 
infused with old gold. Fragrant. EM—36”. 
TOWER OF JEWELS (Salbach ‘41) 50c; 3 for $1.25 
Standards rosy gold, falls contrasting bright lavender. Tall, low-branched 
stems, well-placed flowers. M—50O”, 
LATE 

Chantilly 
OLD LACE (Mitchell ‘45) ** $3.50; 3 for $9.00 
An Iris with a texture like old lace, ruffled, crumpled and creped in 
such a way as to add to the charm resulting from a blend of palest parch- 
ment and amethyst, deeper in the falls. The only bicolor in the new 
pattern which Prof. Mitchell has termed ‘’fancy’’. ML—36”. 
CHARLOTTE MILLET (Cayeux ‘37) 75c; 3 for $1.50 
Modern Iris have been likened to exotic orchids. In Charlotte Millet this 
resemblance is heightened, for it is one of the very few varieties attain- 
ing the delicate tints of true orchids. Fine for that special nook of late- 
flowering varieties. L—36”. 
DATA TO HELP YOU PLAN 
We go to great lengths to bring together for you in this catalog all sorts 
of useful information on the many varieties that we list—things you need 
to know in selecting your varieties and in using them in your garden. 
Thus we think you will always turn to this catalog when you want to know 
something about particular Iris varieties, just as you will naturally turn to 
our new IRIS MANUAL when you want to find out something about Iris 
culture, hybridizing, or Iris in general. To make it easy for you, we have 
incorporated all information in the descriptions themselves. There you 
will find: (1) originator, (2) year of introduction, (3) our recommenda- 
tions, (4) symposium winners, (5) awards, (6) descriptions and evalua- 
tions, (7) fragrance if pronounced, (8) season of bloom, and (9) height 
in inches. 



18 The extra order blank is for that friend who loves Iris—or you may need it later. 
