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BEARDLESS IRIS 
Louisiana Hybrids 
BIG DOVE (G. Douglas 1950) M.L. Huge recurving flowers 
of palest pastel lavender (R.H.C.) with a smooth wax-like fin- 
ish. Broad sepals and petals with almost no signal line. Tall 
strong stalks with good branching. The dove gray flowers 
have a silvery luster that is both different and pleasing. Hardy 
and vigorous growth. 38 in. $5.00 
CADDO (Trichel 1950) M.L. Distinctly different both in 
beauty and perfection of form, this vibrant red-bronze has 
won high acclaim from all that have seen this handsome Loui- 
siana hybrid. It is a controlled cross coming from a (white 
Giganticaeurlea x Red Fulva) Liliana x Bayou Vermilion. 
The flowers are rounded and very flaring with a large rich 
gold, almost circular signa] patch on the heavy substanced 
petals. The stalk is strong and sturdy allowing four flowers 
to be open at one time with no bunching or crowding. Thus it 
is an ideal variety not only for exhibition but also for beauty 
in garden planting. Hardy and of rapid increase. Illustrated 
on page 5 of the catalogue. 36 in. $10.00 
RUTH DORMON (Trichel 1950) M. This iris is considered 
by many Louisiana iris experts as the best pink beardless 
iris that has been produced. A controlled cross coming from 
(white Giganticaerulea x Red Fulva) Lilyana x Giganti- 
caerulea alba. Mrs. Trichel describes it as “the pink of a 
young baby’s palm”. It is a flower of soft flesh pink close 
to true pink in color effect with no signal patch. The tall 
straight stalks rise well above the foliage. A self of great 
beauty and charm. 36 in. $5.00 
SIBYL SAMPLE (Trichel 1950) M.L. Wide spreading five 
inch flowers of almost mahogany red that soon after opening 
change to a bright soft rose, but retain all their brilliance and 
substance, thus making a two-toned effect on one stalk that is 
unique and very attractive. A controlled cross coming from 
(Albino white collected iris x a very red fulva( (Patteran x 
white). A self except for the narrow yellow signal. It is free 
flowering and of good increase. Lovely for flower arrange- 
ment or in the gardens. 36 in. $5.00 
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HEMEROCALLIS INTRODUCTIONS 
Colors taken from Royal Horticultural Chart 
CARVED IVORY 47-12 (Nesmith 1950) Beautifully formed, 
this exquisite pale ivory self seems as if carved from glisten- 
ing ivory. The very heavy substanced flowers are open and 
flaring in form with no trace of any other color—even the 
stamens are ivory. The nearest to white that I have produced, 
and it has received high praise from Hemerocallis enthusiasts. 
20 or more buds with wide branching. Semi-evergreen, stock 
limited. July-August. 30 in. $20.00 
CRIMSON STAR (G. Douglas 1950) Large open flower of 
crimson, flushed deeper on the petals and sepals just above 
the gold cup. The brilliance of the flowers is outstanding, and 
it makes a stunning clump in the garden. Mr. Douglas con- 
siders it the reddest hemerocallis he has bred. 15 or more 
buds. Semi-evergreen. July. 36 in. $15.00 
CYCLOPS (G. Douglas 1950) Well named for it is a giant in 
height of stalk and size of the flower. The huge light chrome 
yellow blooms have a reddish cinnamon wash at the center of 
the petals. The leather-like substance of the flowers is the 
heaviest I have ever seen in a hemerocallis and for that rea- 
son it has great possibilities in breeding. Unique rather than 
beautiful, it is a hemerocallis that will interest all hybrid- 
izers. Semi-evergreen. July-August. 60 in. $6.00 
DUNE SPRITE 45-113 (Nesmith 1950) The soft delectable 
color we find in a sun ripened cantaloupe best describes the 
shade of this large, full petaled flower. The nearest color to 
it is medium Egyptian Buff. A hemerocallis of great charm, 
its beauty seems to be in the soft melon color accentuated by 
the white-mid-rib on the petals, and the clear lemon ice color 
at the heart of the bloom. 20 or more buds. Semi-deciduous. 
July-August. 39 in. $10.00 
ETRUSCAN GOLD 45-178 (Nesmith 1950) Rich Cadmium 
Orange self with recurved petals and sepals. The smooth 
firm textured flowers are similar in color to Doubloon, but 
when established it is a re-bloomer. Free flowering and good 
branching. 30 buds. Semi-deciduous. July-August. 40 in. 
$6.00 
GAY GALLANT 47-48 (Nesmith 1950) Gay and festive as the 
name suggests, this full open flower has an undercolor of 
Mandarin Red overflushed with Geranium Lake that deepens 
just above the tangerine orange cup. The sepals have a lighter 
border such as we find in Honey Redhead. Large flowers, 
charmingly fluted. Long season of bloom, and good WEN 
9.00 
.30 buds. Semi-deciduous. 41 in. July-August. 
LIPSTICK 47-7A (Nesmith 1950) A flaring cup-shaped flower 
of Damask Red with very little yellow showing at the base of 
the petals and sepals. The flower has a touch of velvet toward 
the center, and over all there is a satiny finish seldom found 
in a red hemerocallis. Beautiful rich color. 25 buds. Semi- 
deciduous. July-August. 40 in. $9.00 
MAGIC MOONLIGHT 40-385 (Nesmith 1950) Especially 
adapted to a garden or terrace where one sits in late after- 
noon and evening is this very pale Mimosa Yellow. Tall and 
stately, the flowers open about five in the afternoon and last 
well into the next day. Free flowering, and vigorous. Lovely 
planted in half shade with pale lavender Hosta Fortunei, Ever- 
green. July-August. 45 in. $5.00 
PICKWICK (G. Douglas 1950) Colorful and with great garden 
value, this red semi-blended bicolor is a great favorite in the 
Douglas garden as well as in our own. The broad petals are 
Indian Lake with a mid-rib of Spanish Orange, while the 
sepals are a blending of these two colors and are lighter than 
the petals. A large full slightly recurving flower. The stalks 
are well branched and it is vigorous in growth. Semi-ever- 
green. July. 36 in. $5.00 
PINK PARADISE (G. Douglas 1950) Appropriately named for 
it is a heavenly pink color. An open cup-shaped flower of pale 
Jasper Red with a slightly deeper overlay of pink on the pet- 
als blending down into the cool Mimosa Yellow throat. Deli- 
cate and dainty in color, it stands hot sun and does not wilt or 
fade. Especially well branched. Semi-deciduous. July-August. 
38 in. $12.00 
PINK PRELUDE 45-37 (Nesmith 1950) This is the lovely 
Dawn Pink that many will remember under the number 45-37 
for since its first flowering it has been in high favor with all 
hemerocallis fanciers that have visited the garden. A self ex- 
cept for a pale flesh pink mid-rib on the petals and just a 
touch of cool yellow at the base of the sepals and petals. The 
lightly fluted flower does not seem to have a trace of salmon _ 
in it. Large full flowers and good branching, it is the finest 
pink hemerocallis that I have bred. Semi-evergreen, stock 
limited. July-August. 39 in. $20.0 
