“Glowers from the Wilds of Missouri” 
IRIS 
SUNSET SERENADE (J. Sass, 1943) Each $1.75 
Introduced as the best of Sass’s Prairie Sunset seedlings to 
date. A soft golden tan or light apricot-buff, lighter in tone than 
the parent. When you consider that there have been thousands 
of seedlings grown from Prairie Sunset, and the originator 
himself selects this as the best one in the lot, it must be some 
iris.) He Me Ay i Sa 1943: 
SUNSHINE (D. Hall, 1945) Each $1.00 
A fine, deep, rich toned yellow of excellent form and substance. 
The flowers are carried on a strong well branched 35-inch stem. 
It is winter hardy and an extra free bloomer. 
SYLVIA MACDONALD (Aylett) Each $3.00 
M. 42 inches. Bringing a blaze of color from our good Austra- 
lian neighbor, is the flower of deep and brilliant orange. The 
flowers are larger, but of the same shape as Happy Days. 
TAJ MAHAL (Strut., 1921) Each 30c, 3 for 75c 
A handsome pure white of fine form, heavy substance and rug- 
ged constitution. 
TAOS Each 30c, 3 for 75c 
“As colorful as an Indian blanket.’ A blend of yellow and cop- 
pery red, effect of russet red. 
TAPESTRY ROSE (D. Hall, 1942) (H. M., 1942. Each $1.50 
The large flowers are a soft old rose and are carried on a 88- 
inch well branched stout stem. It is a free bloomer. Form and 
substance are good. 
TEA ROSE (Whiting, 1944) Each $3.00 
M. 36 inches. Strong growing, tea rose and buff shadings. This 
deep shade of mallow pink with its coppery shading gives the 
effect of a copper pink. Perfect form; a very worthwhile iris. 
THE ADMIRAL (D. Hall, 1941) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
M. L. 36 inches. Profound and stately. An effective, intense 
blue deeper than medium blue but not really dark. Form is un- 
usual. Falls flare in a dashing way and the finish and substance 
are outstanding. The dramatic carriage of this fine flower 
makes it one of the most effective garden iris. Vigorous and 
free flowering, it can take burning sun or driving rain. 
THE SENTINEL (D. Hall, 1942) Each 75c 
Burnished copper describes this new color in iris. The glowing 
color attracts much attention and comment. The flowers are 
medium large and the form and substance are good. It makes 
a very rich and glowing clump. You will like it. 
THREE OAKS (Whiting, 1943) Each $1.50 
This glowing rose pink blend was named for the garden of 
Louise Blake of Spartanburg, S. C.—one of America’s loveliest 
iris gardens. The color is deep rich mallow pink with an over- 
lay of rosy copper. Blooms are large, of fine shape, and it has 
a long flowering period. Height 40 inches. 
THREE SISTERS (DeForest, 1941) Each $1.00 
The first iris of this color type that has been introduced in 
many seasons. The standards are pale cream and in sunny 
weather are almost white. The falls are red-violet, and decided- 
ly red when contrasted with the lighter colors of the standards. 
Sometimes described as a red and white combination. It is 
actually neither red nor white, but does have such a garden 
effect. 
TIFFANJA (DeForest, 1942) Each $1.25 
M. 38 inches. Smooth, clear cut plicata, differently and stylish- 
ly assembled. Standards creamy colonial buff with more white 
cast falls both speckled and sprinkled light golden brown. Car- 
ries as a buff-cream in the garden. 
TIFFANY (H. P. Sass, 1938) Each 40c, 3 for $1.00 
M. 36 inches. This yellow and maroon plicata created a sensa- 
tion when first shown and it is still very popular. The back- 
ground is light yellow, the heavy plicata borders are deep red- 
ree or maroon. The strong, hardy plants bloom and increase 
freely. 
TIP TOP $7.50 
A striking and unusual color combination. The standards are 
solid violet-blue and the falls white with a very delicate pep- 
pering of blue in the throat and on the edge of the falls. 
TISHOMINGO (W. Caldwell, 1942) M. L. Each $1.25 
Large wistaria blue self of very flaring form and firmest sub- 
stance. The standards are highly and roundly domed. The falls 
are flaring with lighter flush around the beard. A frosty flush 
envelops the whole flower and accentuates the cool crispness of 
this beautiful sturdy iris. Strong very sturdy stalks. H. M., 
A. I. §. 1942. A. M., A. I. S. 1944. Per. R.90 19432 42eineness 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge, 1942) Each $4.00 
M. 32 inches. A. M. 1946. A striking blend of golden tobacco 
brown. Standards are crisp in texture, almost closed; falls are 
horizontal. Flowers are large and long lasting. 
TREASURE ISLAND (Kleinsorge, 1937) 
Each 40c, 3 for $1.00 
M. 40 inches. A clear yellow self of graceful form and pure 
coloring, a medium tone of yellow, perhaps near empire yellow. 
It is hardy and free flowering, with excellent growth and 
branching. 
VAGABOND PRINCE (Sass) 
386 inches. L. A fine new purple violet. 
VATICAN PURPLE (Whiting, 1943) Each $3.00 
M. L. 36 inches. Rich dark blue-purple with heavy textured sat- 
iny finish without haft markings. Of bold stature with widely 
spreading falls. 
VEISHEA (Writing, 1943) Each $1.50 
A bright rosy copper blend with a clean blue blaze at the haft. 
Large flowers on a medium tall stalk. 
VIOLET SYMPHONY (K. Smith, 1940) Each $1.00 
M. Gleaming Bradley’s violet self that has an especially finished 
appearance due to the absence of venations. Broad standards 
and wide falls. The flowers have a subtle exotic touch such as 
we find in Oncocyclus hybrids. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. A. M., 
A. I. S. 1948. R. 88 1946. 40 inches. 
WABASH (Williamson, 1937) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
With clean white standards and bright purple falls, it might 
have been called ‘“‘Elk’s Temple,” so well does it call to mind 
the color of that well-known fraternal organization. The flowers 
are large and are borne on well branched stalks almost 40 
inches in height. Dykes Medal 1940. 
WAKARUSA (Lapham, 1941) Each $1.00 
M. 34 inches. H. M., A. I. S. 1941. Blending together a velvety 
orange and a brilliant red, brings you a magnetic bi-color of 
burnt orange so forceful as to make a vivid picture to catch 
your eye. 
WAR EAGLE Each 30c, 3 for 75c 
40 inches. Immense flowers with Daphne pink standards, bril- 
liant dahlia carmine falls with a lustrous sheen and bronzy 
beard; in effect a rich glowing deep red. 
WHITE CITY (Murrell, 1939) Each $1.00 
Dykes Medal winner in England, 1940. An immense flower of 
blue-white, with deeper blue flush at the heart. A stalwart 
grower, the great flowers possessing a silken finish and ice cold 
effect. 
WHITE WEDGEWOOD (Grant, 1943) Each $3.00 
BE. M. 45 inches. A. M., A. I. S. 1945. A classic among the 
whites. This large iris has the texture of rare porcelain. The 
domed standard and semi-horizontal fall unfurl a light blue 
that soon turns to white except for a blue flush at the haft. 
The dark blue beard is a most novel contrast. 
WILLIAM SETCHELL (Brehm., 1938) 
Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
L. 36 inches. Gigantic blooms of almost a bicolor in tones of 
violet. About the largest of the iris family in size of bloom. 
Medium tall stalks. 
WINNESHIEK Each 35c, 3 for $1.00 
36 inches. The actual color being the deepest midnight blue- 
violet. It is certainly one of the best of this type. 
W. R. DYKES Each 50c 
40 inches. E. Huge deep yellow. 
WM. MOHR (Mchr) Eachecue 
40 inches. E. M. A very fine large pale lilac veined violet 
which should be in every garden. We consider it the most sat- 
isfactory of all. Plants naturally small. 
YELLOW JEWEL (K. Smith) Each $1.00 
Mr. Kenneth Smith’s famous yellow. Large glowing deep wax 
yellow. Large flower; well placed on stalk. Perfection. 
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