STORM KING (Nicholls 1940) 
Well named, it reminds one of a black storm arising with its 
silky shining, almost black-purple blooms of immense size with 
horizontal flaring falls. There are no venation markings to mar 
its velvety perfection. A late bloomer. 36’. $1.00 
SULTAN’S ROBE (Salbach 1945) 
This new Iris is of the richest shades of copper, gold, old rose 
and red. The broad heavy substanced flaring falls have a pro- 
nounced overlay of gold on the shoulders and a bright dash of 
blue-violet in the center of the petals, emphasizing its rich 
colorings. Its orientall beauty is charming. Midseason. 36”. 
$3.00 
SUNNY RUFFLES (Waters 1943) 
Ruffled clear lemon yellow chrome deepening to gold around 
the outer edges of each of the gracefully formed petals. Early 
midseason. 36”. $1.50 
SUNSET SERENADE (J. Sass 1943) 
The finest of the Prairie Sunset seedlings. Its blooms are larger 
and somewhat lighter and brighter in tone than its parents. 36’’. 
$1.00 
SYLVIA MURRAY (Norton 1944) 
Visions of sheer loveliness await one in the garden where this 
fine silvery light blue of varied tones is blooming. Blooms are 
huge in size. 38’’. Award of Merit A.1.S. 1949. $2.25 
SYMBOL (C. G. White 1941) 
A smooth heavy textured intense deep yellow self of outstanding 
richness and quality. Brushed with bright golden brown at the 
haft of the fall petals. Midseason. 36” $1003 fomo2250 
SYRINGA (Lowry 1947) 
Lilac colored self. The subtle coloring and fragrance give this 
Iris value in the garden. Nicely formed closed standards, and 
broad semi-flaring falls. Good substance, graceful branching. 
Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1947. Midseason. 40’’. $5.00 
TAPESTRY ROSE (D. Hall 1942) 
Enchanting soft old rose blend. There are few blends in these 
shades. Large flowers of good substance and form. It is a free 
bloomer. Midseason. 36%’. $1.00 
TEA ROSE (Whiting 1944) 
So well and neatly blended, this old rose and copper Iris could 
almost be called a pink. Its clear glowing coloring gives the 
appearance of a self. A good Iris and a free bloomer. Midseason. 
$2.00 
THE ADMIRAL (D. Hall 1941) 
An intense blue a little deeper than medium blue. Outstanding 
substance and finish. Often blooms in the fall. 357’. $1.00 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1937) 
1941 Dykes Medal winner. Standards raisin purple. Falls dahlia 
purple. The garden effect is a stunning red. 36’. iG 
THREE OAKS (Whiting 1943) 
Described as close to copper rose, or Etruscan red, in color. 
The falls have a blue blaze in the center which gives the entire 
flower distinction. Strong stems, with close branching. Effective 
as a garden clump. A good increaser. Midseason. 38’’. Award 
of Merit A.I.S. 1949. 20 
THREE SISTERS (DeForest 1941) 
Striking and unusual color combination. This Iris has cream 
standards and bronzy Indian-lake falls. Early. Midseason. 34’’. 
$1.00 
TIFFANJA (DeForest 1942) 
Exquisite, dainty and different. A plicata of Colonial buff stand- 
ards. Glistening white falls edged Colonial buff, brushed at the 
haft and sprayed around the border with brown. 42’. $1.00 
TISHOMINGO (Caldwell 1942) : 
Large clear wisteria-blue self of ethereal beauty. A frosty flush 
throughout the flower accentuates its cool crispness. Excellent 
substance and flaring form. Late. 36’. $1.00 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942) 
A golden tobacco brown. So striking in its new coloring and 
beautiful form that it was among the favorites in our garden. 
$3.00 
VATICAN PURPLE (Whiting 1943) 
Large, bold, deep blue-purple self of fine form and smooth 
heavy substance, which gives it a long lasting quality. Wide 
flaring falls, void of haft markings, with silky finish. Mid-late. 
She) 53,00 
VELVET DUSK (Schreiner 1948) 
This one is a deep rich glistening and lustrous purple. Even the 
beard is a dull bluish brown which makes it a most unique Iris. 
The blooms are of good size, with full rounded flaring form. 
Mid-late. 367’. $7.50 
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VIGIL (Wills 1947) 
This is a real classic Iris, with large blooms of smooth firm tex- 
ture. Sedate in its carriage of semi-flaring form which is slightly 
ruffled. Snow white in effect, clean pure white in color. Even the 
hafts are devoid of any markings. Nicely branched. Blooms early, 
midseason and late. Hardy. 38’’. Honorable Mention A.1.S. 
1947. $5.00 
VIOLET SYMPHONY (K. Smith 1940) 
This is one of the outstanding Iris. A gleaming Bradley’s violet 
self of pleasing appearance. Huge in size, its petals are broad 
and rounded, molded into worthwhile flowers of distinction. Mid- 
season. 40”. 5c 
WABASH (Williamson 1937) 
1940 Dykes Medal winner. Best amoena of distinct coloring. 
Standards are white and falls are deep violet-blue, margined 
white. 35”. 50c 
WAKARUSA (Lapham 1941) 
Very unusual blending of burnt orange, copper, and vivid red. 
Midseason. 35”. WiC 
WAYFARER (Mitchell 1948) 
A large frilled plicata with pleasing form. Its lovely white flow- 
ers are edged and stippled with lavender. Said to be a good 
parent for hybridizing. 36’’. $3.00 
WHITE SPIRE (Milliken 1943) 
A large vigorous white of semi-flaring form and beautiful, very 
tall well branched stalks. 48”. $1.00 
WHITE WEDGWOOD (Grant 1943) 
When these blooms first open they are a light blue-white, chang- 
ing to a pure white with a light blue flush at the haft around a 
heavy dark blue tipped beard. The keen contrast is entrancing. 
Midseason. 36” $2.00 
WINTER CARNIVAL (Schreiner 1941) 
Elaborately sedate in its styling of snow whiteness with a gold 
throat which enhances its beauty. 40’’. $1.00 
YARKAND (C. G. White 1948) 
Described as a ‘’symphony of violets’’ which tells the story beau- 
tifully. The color ranges from light wisteria violet to Bradley’s 
and Madder Violet, both in blending and veining. Nicely shaped 
large flowers borne on single branched stalks. Rhizomes are 
small. 24’’. Honorable Mention A.|.S. 1948. $3.50 

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