“Blowers from the Wilds of Missewri” 
IRIS 
ALBA SUPERBA (J. Sass, 1943) (M. 38 in.) Each $4.00 
A striking, magnificent white, broad and expansive with pro- 
trusively domed stanards, flaring falls, white as monumental 
alabaster with heavy substance. The new and fine white from 
the Sasses. The foremost huge white of heavy substance. Fine 
in every way. 
ALEPPO PLAIN (J. Sass, 1943) Each $2.00 
A yellow plicata. Cream ground heavily dotted and sanded on 
edge forming a border of pansy purple. Large flowers on 36- 
inch good branching stems. 
ALPINE GLOW (Kleinsorge, 1945) (ML. 36 in.) Each $3.00 
Intriguing soft dusty rose. In the shade or on a dull day 
the subdued rose with pale lilac infusion gives a cool idyllic 
impression. In the sunlight its bright pinky tones “carry” ef- 
fectively. Lightly ruffled petals. 
AND THOU (Graves, 1942) (M. 40 in.) (H. M. A. 1. S., 1942) 
Each $1.50 
A revelation of true beauty, this iris of pale mist blue-white 
deepens in intensity with a faint blue flush at the haft. A deep 
blue beard tipped white adds a novel touch to the large flowers. 
ANGELUS (Egelberg, 1937) (L. 36 in.) Each 35c 
Creamy lavender-pink. A distinct and beautiful color in a large, 
broad-petaled flower of heavy substance, blooming late. 
ANITRA (H. Sass, 1935) (M. 35 in.) Each 30c 
Pure silvery, light sky-blue of great size and beautiful form. A 
pale but intense blue, particularly noticeable in late afternoon 
or early evening. 
APRICOT (Kleinsorge, 1938) Each 40c 
This is a seedling of Far West, a solidly colored golden apricot 
self. Of medium size, with a slight fluting and ruffling in both 
standards and falls. Height about 3 feet. 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting, 1944) (V. L. 36 in.) Each $3.00 
One of the brightest and most attractive of the rich burnt 
orange, almost henna tones. This choice iris with its broad 
hafts stands up well. Its intense color value, a brilliant self, 
is one of our favorites. 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge, 1940) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
A white and gold iris of gigantic proportions in flower, stalk 
and foliage. Of perfect form, with ruffled but closed standards 
and broad falls that are as smooth as white enamel. There is 
an area of bright yellow throughout the center of the flower 
that reminds one of Golden Treasure, but this iris is gleaming 
creamy white instead of creamy yellow, and the contrast is 
most striking. Established plants will produce spikes 4 feet 
and over in height, with as many as six open flowers at one 
time. H. M., A. I. S. 1941, A. M. 1942. 
AT DAWNING (Kirk) Each 35c, 3 for 75c 
Standards pinkish white with gold at the base. The falls are a 
soft rose. Beautiful gold-veined throat and deep orange beard. 
AZTEC COPPER (Kleinsorge, 1939) Each $1.00 
A rare and subtle blend of smokey violets and delicate coppers, 
blended and washed together in lovely harmony to baffle de- 
scription. Positively huge, with broad hafts and leathery sub- 
stance, wonderfully branched. 36 to 40 inches. H. M., A. I. S. 
1940. 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison, 1943) (M. L. 36 in.) (A. M., A. I. S., 
1946) Each $1.25, 3 for $3.00 
A ruffled self of pale lavender blue, whose firmed, domed 
standards and almost horizontal falls are accented by a white 
beard. Branching and substance are especially good. 
BAGHDAD (Whiting, 1946) (M. L. 34 in.) Each $10.00 
One of the newest yellows we have added. A gay and bold, 
strong wax yellow with an interesting smooth overlay of almost 
pure brass like a rich metallic lustre. Intense color, firm sub- 
stance and fine form. 
BALMUNG (H. Sass, 1939) Each $1.00 
Just about the finest, in our opinion, of all the Sass series of 
yellow plicatas. The ground color is a definite yellow and the 
markings are peppered on in cinnamon brown. Much larger 
than others of this series, with tall stems and good habit. H. M 
A. I. S. 1940, A. M. 1942. 
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BANDMASTER (Hall, 1944) Each $3.00 
A very large vigorous growing and free blooming medium blue 
a few shades lighter than The Admiral. The color holds up 
unusually well. One of the bluest of irises, it received a Highly 
Commended award before its introduction. Form, substance 
and branching are good. 36 inches tall. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. 
BARRIMOHR (Miller, 1944) Each $2.00 
A prince of an iris in mulberry toned self. Standards are broad 
and ruffled, with semi-flaring falls brushed down in center with 
lustrous red purple. 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach, 1942) (L. 45 in.) Each $1.25 
A very tall, deep yellow iris. Flowers are borne on well-brench- 
ed stalks. A vigorous grower and very free bloomer. 
BERTHA GERSDORFF (J. Sass, 1942) (M. 32 in.) 
Each $1.25 
Standards are yellow flushed pink. Falls yellow flushed pinkish 
purple. Colors are marbled rather than blended, a sort ef Moon- 
lit Sea done in pink. 
BETTY CAMPBELL (Hill-Son, 1945) Each $1.25 
A new deep blue bicolor with violet blue falls and slightly paler 
deep blue self on 40-inch stems. Flower is well rounded and 
large. Plant vigorous and healthy. 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner, 1945) (M. L. 33 in.) 
Each $6.00 
Undoubtedly this is the darkest iris on the market. Deep 
satiny blue-black in both standards and falls. The flowers are 
not large, but are nicely formed and well placed on the nicely 
branched stalks. H. M. 1946, R. 89. 
BLUE GLOW (Nicholls, 1948) (L. 38 in.) Each $5.00 
Lighter in color than Black Banner, this iris has good carrying 
qualities in the garden. Almost a self, save for the lighter tone 
of violet in the standards. Smoothly finished flowers and well 
branched stalks. 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting, 1945) Each $7.00 
M. L. 38 inches. New soft medium blue with a silvery tone, 
smooth and velvety clear colored. It lacks nothing in branch- 
ing, poise or growth. It will rank as one of the best iris in its 
class. Described as a cornflower blue, a self with a clean haft 
and substance. We are very impressed with this new mid-blue. 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass, 1942) Each $2.00, 3 for $5.00 
M. 39 inches. A. M., A. I. S. 1944. Among the choice of plicatas 
for originality is this shimmering white, dotted and dappled 
with the clearest tones of blue. The well rounded flowers are 
of excellent substance. 
BLUE VALLEY (Smith, 1947) Each $18.00 
M. L. 40 inches. A complete self of rich medium blue that is 
undoubtedly the closest approach to true blue of this shade yet 
attained. The flowers have excellent substance and are full and 
ruffled. Stalks are strong with good branching and the plants 
are hardy and of rapid increase. 
BLUE ZENITH (Whiting, 1942) Each $1.00 
A large and tall campanula sky blue—one of the loveliest and 
best of the new blues. The flowers are slightly ruffled. Hardy 
and an easy grower. 
BROWN THRASHER (Kirkland, 1941) Each $2.00 
Gorgeous color, a brilliant golden light brown with lustrous 
sheen—not velvety. The tall stems bear several well spaced 
blossoms of large size shaped considerably like Copper Lustre, 
but far more alive and colorful. Altogether different from To- 
bacco Road, it is one of the very best brown irises and it really 
appears brown. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. A. M. 1948. 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge, 1944) Each $5.00 
A distinct and warm shade of henna-copper. It has especially 
broad hafts, large rounded falls and finely held standards. Self 
colored, with bronze yellow beard. A huge flower on 3-foot 
stems. 
BUCKSKIN (Kleinsorge, 1939) Each 50c 
Bearing a most appropriate title, this iris is by far the best tan 
in our entire collection. The stalks rise to a height of four feet, 
bearing close to a dozen great blooms with large closed stand- 
ards and wide flaring falls. Practically a self in color, it makes 
a magnificent companion to the blue of Great Lakes. 
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