Bea THE ROSE PINKS 
on The Deeper and More Intense Shades. 
he. ‘ M4 ; MIDSEASON 
_ THREE OAKS (Whiting ‘43) kk * HM ‘45, AM’49, S $2.50, 3 for $6.50 
Outstanding and distinctly unique is this impressive rich Corinthian red or deep rose 
blend, overlaid with rosy copper. Interest heightened by a striking blue spotlight in the 
center of each fall. An Iris that will hold its own even in the illustrious company of its 
namesake garden, that of a real Irisarian, Mrs. Louise Blake, at Spartanburg, S. C. The 
only moderately-priced pink receiving the much-coveted Award of Merit in 1949. I 
recommend this highly as a parent for producing some brilliant new ones. Already its 
pollen on Amaranth has yielded the vivid Campfire Glow. Now you try it. M—40”. 
~ EVENLODE (Spender) $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
A deep mulberry-pink from England. An exceptionally heavy bloomer, usually having 
a in eight flowers per stalk, so it soon makes a clump that is a mass of color, 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner '41) AM’44, S $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
An Iris of dazzling brilliance, and a color totally unlike that of any other Iris—a lovely 
mulberry-rose. Large flowers on tall stalks make this very impressive. Has pollen and 
sets seed. M—40". 
RED AMBER (Loomis ‘42) HM’43 $1.00 
More pink than red is this most harmonious blending of deep pink and copper. Standards 
Jasper pink; falls a medley of old rose, Eugenia red and burnished copper. If you like 
Rosy Wings here is a larger and finer version. Exceptional substance, well rounded 
flowers, a particularly inviting variety. A good breeder. M—38"’. 


INSPIRATION (Burgess ‘'37) * * $1.00 
An Iris of phenomenal and well-deserved popularity. An immense bright, very deep ‘ sane : * 
pink, almost a crimson, of remarkable heavy weather-resisting substance. Petals sparkle big 
as if dusted with gold. Only recently introduced from New Zealand. This country is ; zx 
just awakening to what it has missed. Yields pollen that is very fertile (even on RANGER—Crimson Self 
William Mohr) and is one of our best seed-setters. At least one descendant has already 
been named, the promising new Winston Churchill. One you just can't pass by. M—38”. 
OLD ROSE (Salbach '40) 75c RED SELFS AND NEAR SELFS 
One of the tallest, most beautiful. Flowers very large, bright “old In Hues of Crimson and Scarlet. 
rose’ color, shading to deep Pompeian red near the haft. Try this, MIDSEASON 
and watch your visitors stand in admiration. Pleasingly fragrant. FLAMING FIRE—Our 1950 Sass Introduction—See page 2. $5.00 
EM—40’". SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass ‘44) * * HM’44, AM’47, S $3.00 
An imposing beauty in rich, dark tones of crimson. A large flower 
HARTFORD (Salbach ‘38) 50c; 3 for $1.25 elegantly formed, smoothly finished and heavily textured. An 
The appeal of this Iris is due to the bronzy pink standards and article in the July ‘48 AIS Bulletin by the late Elias Nelson com- 
strawberry red falls, both somewhat frilled. Striking, ideally pared most of the recent reds and concluded: “Solid Mahogany 
branched. M—38”. combines virtually all desirable qualities, and I regard it as the 
best in the group.” Think how stunning it would be in a prominent 
spot in your garden. E to M—36”. 
LATE SULTAN’S ROBE (Salbach ‘45) HM’46 $3.00 
BENTON TAPESTRY (Morris '46) * $3.00 A magnificent oriental masterpiece in red, copper and gold. Like 
A stunning English origination in deep yet soft pink that shimmers an oriental rug, both in its rich coloration, and in the thickness 
in the sun as if dusted with gold. Hafts ivory-cream, with prominent of its petals. Transmits this heavy substance and good form to its 
dark red veins carrying down through the pink falls with reduced Piinaeene often Poe ano Bee: eee blaze, or sometimes 
intensity. The whole effect is that of rich tapestry, quite unlike ends ol remar SOPRANO. Nai 
fae eiketevcnistias! ML—32% ‘ RED VALOR (Nichols '39) AM'43 S $1.50; 3 for $3; 10 for $9 
‘ : Gold Medal, Rome ‘40. A grand garnet red, glowing jewel-like in 
LIGHTHOUSE (Salbach '36) AM’40 50c; 3 for $1.25 the sun. Tall, imposing, with ideally formed flowers having domed 
An Iris in deepest rose, radiating a strong golden glow from standards and flaring falls. Exceptionally heavy substance and 
within, making the name instantly evident. In such demand among good low branching help to make this variety an all around 
our visitors that in most years I do not have enough left to favorite. Rich grape fragrance. M—38". 
catalog. Sets seed. Ample pollen. L—36". : RED GLEAM (Lapham '39) * * HM’40, AM’41 75c; 3 for $2; 10 for $6 
My selection as the best moderately-priced red. Bred from a long 
PINK BITONES, BICOLORS AND BLENDS line-of champions, is the culmination of purposeful breeding 
started 20 years ago. A rich, dark, slightly scarlet red, particularly 
admired for its velvety falls. Ample pollen. Sets seed. Already it 
has yielded Wakarusa and the fiery Frank Pugliese. M—34”. 
MIDSEASON RED VELVET (Kleinsorge ‘39) $1.00 
EASTER BONNET—See Novelties, page 28. $2.25 One of the finest, largest, truest reds in existence today. Like the 
é famous The Red Douglas but even redder. Imagine the petals cut 
SANTA ROSA (Mitchell '43) * * $1.50; 3 for $3.00; 10 for $9.00 from richest of red velvet. Standards vivid Vandyke red, falls 
Pleasing Color Combinations Attuned by Nature Herself. 
A charming new pink, liked as it is so different from commoner velvety oxblood red. Fine low branching. Not generally available, 
pinks of uniform coloring. Standards of melting ivory pink, falls so it ee unique in your garden. Very fragrant. Pollen abun- 
of rather deep rose. One of the largest, tallest of the pinks, flowering dant. M- On : ve , 
over an exceptionally long period. Almost certain to be one your CHRISTABEL (Lapham ‘36) HM’36, AM 38 50c; 3 for $1.25 
neighbor does not have. Among most fragrant of pinks. Pollen One of the finest of the inexpensie reds, A glowing coppery-red, 
abundant. EM-M—40".  - slightly lighter in the standards. M—36”. 
LATE 
LATE RANGER (Kleinsorge '43) * * * HM’44, AM < 220 
7 ; ; In our latest tests this proved to be one of the very finest reds in 
NANCY HARDISON (G. Douglas ‘45) * HC 43 ao our entire garden. A very large true crimson self, with striking 
Pen ae “Let your garden be your sanctuary.” 
An exquisite and unexpected blending of pastel colors that sparkle 
in the sun like golden crystals. Standards arched and tuffled, done 
in soft ochre-yellow with shadings of peach. Falls nicely flaring, 
broad and well-rounded, tinted peach-pink, with ochre-yellow in 
the heart of the flower. An Iris of rare charm, for a choice spot 
in your garden. Fragrant. ML—36”". : 
ROSELAND (D. Hall ‘39) * SG 
A very large bitone, with glistening opalescent pink standards 
and sharply contrasting very deep rose falls having a neat light 
edging to match standards. L—38”". 
cone-shaped standards. Has real character and quality, such as 
to make it stand out in any company of good reds. Stunning, 
harmonizing bronze beard. Will be a highlight of your late Iris 
garden. Blooms heavily; has fine straight, well-branched stems. 
L—36". Photo above. 
GARDEN FLAME (H. P. Sass '43) * HM’40, AM’43 $1.00 
A superb garnet red, sometimes described as rich rosy mahogany. 
The lack of the usual haft markings makes it one of the hand- 
somest of dark reds. Large flowers with very broad falls. ML—32”. 
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