$50.00 each for the stock is small (it is not the fast increaser its sister, Pink Tower, is}, however, 
| feel even the price | have decided on is fabulous, but Pink Formal is a fabulous iris as | am 
sure you will agree. It is a thrifty and healthy grower. | have not lost a plant since it ap- 
peared in 1946, but its increase is moderate only. It branches slightly below mid-section of its 
stalk—about even with the tips of the leaves, so the flowers are well displayed above the 
foliage. There are two or three widely spaced branches and a terminal, with from 9 to 12 
flowers. The stalk is strong and has never required staking. Height 40 inches. Blooms early 
tovladecs EiRt GLO Pachime iect te Alain 1 oo) ee yl eel eee neni Rae $35.00 Net 
(The following growers have Pink Formal on trial: Mrs. C. G. Whiting, Bury! Harman, Mrs. 
J. A. Sapp, D. P. Wickersham, Mrs. W. J. Schmelzer, Walter Marx, Robert Schreiner, John 
Ohl, Mrs. Glen Suiter, Carl Taylor, Tom Craig. In Utah: Fisher Harris, Carl Larsen, Milton 
Holdaway, and Mrs. Samuel Crosby.) 
SHINE ON (Fiesta x Dubrovnik) A small, well branched, brilliant burnt orange, or copper. Deep 
orange reticulations on the haft, in this flower, gives it added brilliance. It is a delightful iris 
for arrangements. Fine parent for rich colors. A sister seedling to Utah Fiesta. Early to Mid- 
season. Height 38 inches. Intended for introduction last year, therefore a good stock allows 
eg el COWL hd ee ne ears net EOS ONE ee ca Ole ey code $1.00 
SKY TINT (Sparkling Frost x Gloriole) A light blue self, expressing the beauty of its two great par- 
ents. Its conic standards are held tightly closed until the flower fades. Here is a tailored light 
blue that holds its color and has that same sparkling quality of its parents. It is not the bluest 
iris for there is a hint of pink (lavender) in its makeup, but it should prove a remarkable parent 
with such iris as Great Lakes, Blue Valley, Chivalry, Blue Rhythm, Azure Skies, Mirror Lake, 
efcaMidseason: Height 38 inches: H.C. (46-28} 1948. Each) i422 ee $15.00 
SPORTING THOMAS (A Sport of N. J. Thomas) There were two sports of N. J. Thomas, however 
the second did not bloom until last year. One is a dark purple, on the order of the Black Doug- 
las, and it is this we have given the name Sporting Thomas. The other, a deep Mulberry Purple, 
has slightly poorer form and will not be named. Both, however, have extremely fertile pollen, 
whereas N. J. Thomas has not proven too fertile either way. | feel this sport will be a useful 
parent for use with the hybrids of Wm. Mohr origin as well as the dark “black'' varieties. Its 
pollen seems to “work'' where others fail. Midseason. Height 34 inches. Only a few to be 
Talia es WS te Pea ORME oe Sy ee ee eee See es ener ct ene eS NIUE oie’ $5.00 
STORY TIME (The Red Douglas x Hall's 42-10) A giant. The largest bi-colored burgundy rose 
(amethyst) iris | have ever seen or grown. Some have referred to its color as Raspberry-purple. 
It has considerable life and carrying power in the garden. It is one of those varieties almost 
every garden visitor wants, so | have decided to introduce it at a modest price. The name 
comes from some of the "big" stories father used to tell us on a Sunday morning (his one day 
home) when we would crawl into bed with him to listen, wide-eyed, to his breath-taking boyhood 
experiences or just plain fiction. It is an exciting experience and we think Story Time will 
add just a touch of excitement to your planting. It is especially lovely en-masse. H. C. (46-5) 
i¢4emelsionims4rinchesa canyato.. Midseason... Rach ga. ae te cece epee tetera eee $5.00 
PREVIOUS INTRODUCTIONS 
Look for these throughout this catalogue. Enjoy them in your own garden. 
ALTAMOHR MERRY ROSE 
ANITA CATHERINE MIRROR LAKE 
ARGIWE. GOLD MIST GLOW 
BLUE RIM MOUNT TIMP 
BROWN STAIN N. J. THOMAS 
CREAM GOLD PINK SALMON 
DEEP BUTTERCUP PINK TOWER 
FAIRY LIGHT (Spuria) RADIANT COMMAND 
GOLD RUFFLES RARE MARBLE 
HELEN FITZGERALD SEA LARK 
LITTLE ELSA (Dwarf) STAG: At EVE 
MELODY LACE UTAH FIESTA 
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