
1949’s MOST ORIGINAL 
“NOVELTIES? 
Each year we present the Tall Bearded Iris most novel and distinctive 
of current offerings of America’s hybridizers. Our answer to your per- 
sistent question: ‘‘What is really different?’’—and all completely differ- 
ent from each other! Try exhibiting these at your flower shows. 
EASTER BONNET (Maxwell-Norton ‘44) ** HM/46 $6.50 
Here’s your Easter Bonnet with bands of gold upon it! Yes, a thrilling 
rhodenite blush pink, with unbelievable gold bands on both the stand- 
ards and falls. Visitors return time and again. Most spectacular of pinks. 
From Alastor x Morocco Rose, so it may give tangerine-bearded pinks in 
the next generation. Try it. M—38”. 
SANTA CRUZ (Mitchell ‘45) ** $1.50; 3 for $3.00 
A striking new type variegata that always catches the visitor’s eye as 
it is different from ordinary Iris. Standards clear yellow; falls yellow, 
a decorated with heavy red veining. Colorful and intriguing. EM— 
Om. 
$Q-72 (Loomis) *** HC’47 $2.25; 3 for $5.75 
A super opportunity to get a first-class new tangerine-bearded pink at 
a moderate price made possible because this is still numbered and has 
not as yet been named. A smooth, lustrous, light coral pink, flashing a 
fiery tangerine beard. Comes from the famous Sea Shell; inherits the 
pink bud. Being widely used by the experts in hybridizing. Has already 
yielded Pink Tower and Pink Formal. Our greatest thrill-producer for 
so modest a price. M—36”. 
MOONLIT SEA (J. Sass ‘43) * 50c 
Let your imagination run riot—before you lies the deep indigo-blue of 
the Indian Ocean, marbled with moonlit patches of white and gold. 
Such is Moonlit Sea, an Iris to make you gasp. Don’t crowd. Line forms 
to the right—or we should say, on the order blank, and via the AIR MAIL 
route. Hope we still have one left when your order gets here. M—35”. 
GOLDEN RUSSET (D. Hall’ 46) ** HC’45,HM‘47_ $7.50; 3 for $15.00 
At last a new giant to outdo even William A. Setchell. Simply enor- 
mous. Imagine a single bloom 7" high and 9” 
across. Buds 6” long, like huge cigars. Best 
of all, this new colossus is a sumptuous beauty 
in light golden russet. In spite of its size and 
-height, is able to resist rain and wind. M— 
Some 
STARLESS NIGHT (J. Sass ‘41) *HM’43 $1.00 
A near-black Iris that is a welcome change 
from the usual dark violets and purples, for 
this is definitely a black with a surprising 
reddish sheen. A bright gold beard gives ef- 
fective contrast. A real stand-out in any gar- 
.den. M—36”. 
WHITE WEDGWOOD (Grant ‘43) ** 
HM‘43,AM‘45 $3.50 
A thrilling white with a most unusual deep 
blue brushing at the beard, giving a contrast 
with the ice-white petals that is perfectly 
stunning. As it opens the whole flower is as if 
engulfed in a light blue mist, but soon changes 
to pure white. Merrily rippled and ruffled. 
EM—36"’. 
CHANTILLY (D. Hall 45) ky 
HM‘45,AM‘47—Photo page 18 $5.00 
We choose this as the most distinctive and 
amazing of the various Iris that are ruffled and 
crinkled to various degrees. The petals have an 
edging of the heaviest ruffling and frilling 
of any Iris we have ever seen, and appear as Wabash—Only 75c, Page 18 
if adorned with lace. The coloring is a luscious 
orchid-pink. Comes from the same line of breeding as Hall’s famous 
Flamingo pinks with tangerine-beards; very likely carries a recessive 
character for this type of beard. A wonderful parent; we look for some 
very novel, decorative offspring. M—36"’. 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner ‘41) *3 HM’43,AM’44 $1.25 
Wins a place in this select group due to its dazzling brilliance and its 
color, totally unlike that of any other Iris—a lovely mulberry-rose. Large 
flowers on tall stalks make this very impressive. Has pollen and sets 
seed. M—40”. 
NOVELTY COLLECTIONS — Five entrancers: Santa Cruz, SQ-72, 
Moonlit Sea, Starless Night, and Mulberry Rose for....... $ 6.00 
These five and Golden Russet for..........++0.e0eeees $12.00 
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HELPS FOR HYBRIDIZERS 
Realizing that most hybridizers are eager for all possible information 
as to which varieties are proving to be the best parents, we have incorpo- 
rated in our variety descriptions many facts concerning such matters as 
(1) Notable descendants, illustrating the breeding possibilities of varieties, 
and (2) variety potency, that is, the fertility of the pollen and the ability 
of the variety to set good seeds. 
Two Hybridizer’s Kits 
Our Hybridizer’s Kits have proved to be exceedingly popular. We have 
had many comments on the way they simplify all phases of hybridizing. 
Now, many who before hesitated, are taking up this new fast-spreading 
hobby of American flower lovers. As far as we are aware, this is an exclu- 
sive offering, for no other hybridizing kits seem to be available anywhere 
in the world. Thus many of the orders that we get for kits are for gifts, as 
people naturally delight in giving something unique that their friends can- 
not buy in any store. These kits are available at the following prices: 
PROFESSIONAL KIT...... $6.00 —— BEGINNER'S KIT...... $3.00 
The most vital of the items included in the kits-are the two special 
tweezers. As no suitable ones are available on the market, we have had 
two special types made to order, designed specifically for this purpose. The 
Anther-removing Tweezers have special flat rounded points that permit 
collecting the anthers without injuring the delicate style arms. The Clamp- 
style Pollinating Tweezers are designed to hold the anthers firmly and thus 
eliminate the strain of pollinating. 
The Professional Kit includes the following additional items: Hybri- 
) 
dizers’ shears; 5 Camel Hair Brushes; 36 Special Sliding Pollen Boxes; 100 _ 
Pollination Tags in 4 colors; 2 Weatherproof Pencils; 50 Seed Bags; 15 
Printed Record Cards; 12 Simplex Permanent Labels; 1 Stylus for Letter- 
ing Labels; 1 copy of the leaflet ‘Technique for Iris Hybridization”. 
The Beginner’s Kit includes both special tweezers, but not the shears. 
All other items are present, but the quantities of most of them are reduced 
to the minimum needed by beginners. 
HYBRIDIZING MADE EASY 
About half of our new RAINBOW IRIS MANUAL is devoted to Iris 
hybridizing, and covers in detail all steps from 
planning the crosses, collecting and applying the. 
pollen, to sowing the seed, selecting and naming 
' the hybrids. Also included are such vital topics 
as: Varieties Recommended as Parents in Breed- 
ing for Specific Objectives; How to Synchronize 
Blooming Periods; Chromosome Numbers and 
Their Significance; Designating Hybrids Result- 
ing from Intercrossing Aril Iris and Bearded 
Iris; Ways to Increase Your Sets; and the Limits 
of Iris Hybridization. You'll want your copy of 
this new MANUAL right away. And it’s easy to 
secure; see page 2. 
Advance Now to Blue Shimmer, Sultan’s Robe, 
Azure Skies and Mexico 
Last year we suggested that amateur hybridi- 
zers try some of their initial experiments with 
Snow Flurry as the seed parent. That is still ex- 
cellent advice, but many will now wish to ad- 
vance to the newer creations. We suggest Blue 
Shimmer, Sultan’s Robe, Azure Skies and Mexico 
as being excellent seed setters, and offering ex- 
ceptional possibilties. For the more advanced, 
no variety offers greater promise than Helen 
McGregor. 
Permanent Labels 
HOW TO GET FREE PERMANENT LABELS. 
These permanent labels are immensely popular. 
They are the beautiful dark green Simplex labels with clear white letter- 
ing, and long-lasting copper wires. We supply permanent labels free in 
the following cases: 
(1) For all individual varieties valued at $2.00 or more. 
(2) For all varieties on orders of $15.00 or more, except for Collections 
and Old Favorites. 
BLANK LABELS. We can also supply blank Simplex labels you can make 
up yourself for your present varieties of Iris, roses, perennials, shrubs, 
fruit trees, etc. These are Simplex No. 31, green, 3x2‘, with heavy 
copper wires for attaching. Priced, postpaid, including metal-pointed 
stylus for lettering labels: $2.50 per box of 100. Many customers are so 
pleased with these they order additional boxes for themselves or for gifts. 


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