RED SELFS and NEAR SELFS—Continued 
REDWARD (Cook ‘42) HM’45 $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
A vivid and striking crimson or amaranth red, picked by some experts as the best 
of the moderate-priced reds. Comes on about midseason, and from then on is often 
a center of attraction in the garden. Large, well-formed flowers, with stiff, flaring 
falls. Very fragrant. ML—32". 
EDWARD LAPHAM (Lapham ‘42) HM’40 $2.00. 3 for $4; 10 for $12 
This is among the reddest Iris in existence today. Unlike most reds, which have mate- 
rially lighter standards, this is a true dark red self of uniform coloring. Courtly and 
trim, this will stand up with the best of them. Pollen abundant. ML—34”. 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass ‘37) Dykes ‘41, S 75c: 3 for $2; 10 for $6 
A Dykes Medal Winner that can now take its place in everyone's graden. Simply 
gorgeous, richly deserving all the honors that have been heaped upon it. An immense 
dark crimson, with a heavy plush-like quality. Delightfully fragrant. ML—38”". 
SOUTHERN CROSS (Burgess ‘40) * 60c 
A huge auburn red, was a sensation in New Zealand; now available here. L—34". 
HARMONIZING RED BICOLORS AND BLENDS 
Scarlet and Coppery Orange, or Crimson and Blue or Lavender. 
EARLY 
ETHELYN KLEITZ (Gage ‘40) HM’38 60c; 3 for $1.20; 10 for $3.60 
Luminous and appealing is this early blooming blend of raspberry red and golden tan. 
For those who like the lighter and brighter reds; close to a deep pink. Very distinctive. 
Delicately scented. EM—36”. 
MIDSEASON 
GOLD HILL (Miller '41) $1.00; 3 for $2.00. 10 for $6.00 
Colored much like the famous Radiant, this is larger, taller. Standards in burnished gold, 
falls chestnut red. Sometimes reblooms in fall. M—32” 
GRAND CANYON (Kleinsorge ‘41) AM’44, S$ 75c; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $6.00 
Like the Grand Canyon itself, this has ever-changing shades of soft crimson, plum and 
blue—beauty such as this stupendous gorge displays when the sun peeks through a 
thunder cloud and shines upon a sunken mountain peak. You'll find Grand Canyon an 
Iris particularly adapted for fascinating bouquets and floral designs. Even the foliage 
is beautiful, and very unusual, carrying the smoky blue and soft crimson tones of the 

flower over to the leaf bases. 
much individuality to your garden. M—40”. 
ORANGE FLAME (Salbach ‘40) * 60c; 3 for $1.50. 10 for $4.80 
A dandy from Salbach. Bred from Copper Luster x Radiant, you 
can imagine the brilliance of orange flame coloring that resulted. 
Standards burnished orange. Falls gleaming with one of the best 
approaches to true scarlet yet attained. M—34”. 
PORTLAND (Kleinsorge ‘38) 60c; 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.80 
A tall, bright Iris very effective for backgrounds. Standards frosty 
gold, falls coral rose. Large and showy. M—45”. 
LATE 
RADIANT KNIGHT (Salbach ‘42) * 75c 
A descendant of Radiant that has much the same intense coloring, 
but is much larger, taller and blooms very much later. Standards 
bronzy orange. Falls rich coppery orange. Blooms large, long- 
lasting, do not fade. Be sure to get several of these useful, very 
late varieties to lengthen out your blooming season. VL—36". 
THE VIVID RED PLICATAS 
Bringing New Brilliance to the Plicata Class. 
MIDSEASON 
MAGIC CARPET (Schreiner '42) * * $2.00; 3 for $4.00; 10 for $12.00 
My favorite of plicatas because it is the most vivid and yre- 
splendent of them all. Picture tawny bronze standards quaintly 
flecked in rose and cinnamon, glistening in the sun—and gold 
cream falls rioting with saat pe waves of deepest rose. Very 
decorative, wholly different. ML-32' 
ROYAL SCOT (D. Hall '44) * HM’44 $1.00 
Yes, an Iris marked in red “plaid”, like Scotch kilts. Ground-color 
light yellow, so heavily stippled with deep amaranth red that 
from a distance it gives a red effect. Occasionally blooms again 
in the fall. M—36". 
CONTRASTING RED BICOLORS 
Bold Variegatas in*‘Red and Yellow. 
MIDSEASON 
HIGH COMMAND—Very fine. See Novelties, page 28. $3.00 
CASQUE D’‘OR (J. Sass '37) * HM’37 75c 
Stenning and different is this combination of ruffled deep gold 
standards and contrasting falls of blackish maroon, neatly bor- 
dered in gold. Well worth trying in hybridizing. ML—36”. 
. LATE 
EXTRAVAGANZA (G. Douglas '44) * * HM’44, AM’47,S $6; 3 for $12 
The most outstanding of all amoenas, and considered by many to 
be the finest Iris yet released by Geddes Douglas. Here is 
contrast in de luxe form—standards rich ivory cream, boldly dis- 
played above falls that are an intriguing blending of iridescent 
copper, red, lavender and violet, with a violet sheen down the 
center. Style crests primrose, marbled in red. Very late; a superb 
variety to climax your Iris blooming season. Transmits this late 
blooming habit to its progeny. Has no pollen, but sets seed. 
Fragrant. VL—40”. 
I know of no other Iris at this price that will add so 
CASA MORENA—Coppery Brown 
PERSIAN PRINCE (H. P. Sass ‘41) HM’42 75c; 3 for $2; 10 for $6 
A stunning variegata bedecked in royal robes, like a Prince of 
Persia. Brilliant yellow standards defiantly contrasting with dark 
red falls. An improvement in both flower and in plant vigor over 
the ever-popular City of Lincoln from same originator. ML—38". 
CITY OF LINCOLN (H. P. Sass '37) HM’38, AM’39, S  50c; 3 for $1.25 
Dramatic, resplendent, until recently the ace of variegatas. Visualize 
tich yellow standards flaunted above bright red falls. ML—38”". 
BRONZE AND COPPER BLENDS 
Superb New Color Minglings. 
MIDSEASON 
COPPER RIVER (DeForest ‘45) $4.00; 3 for $8.00 
Behold a beautifully ruffled flower in glistening tan, overlaid with 
tones of hammered copper. Flaring falls, splendid branching, and 
an attractive sheen all contribute to produce a flower to excite your 
admiration. A fine parent, already having the new arrival Lockwood 
to its credit. Fragrant. M—36”. 
JULIET (Kleinsorge ‘46) * * * HM’47 $3.00; 3 for $6; 10 for 518 
My personal favorite of all Iris in bronze and copper. An offspring 
of Prairie Sunset with even brighter ilame-copper, salmon, and 
burnt-orange shadings. Falls are glowing copper, with contrasting 
bright yellow hafts greatly brightening up the whole flower. 
Increases rapidly, soon makes a clump that is the center of 
attraction. Abundant pollen, sets seed heavily. Juliet excites the 
admiration of visitors as do few other Iris. M—36” 
CASA MORENA (DeForest '43) * * * HM’44, AM’46, S $2; 3 for $4 
An extremely large Iris with amazingly rich even coloring that does 
not fade—an intense coppery chestnut brown, glowing iike an 
ember. The heavy substance withstands wind, sun and rain. A 
vigorous grower, blooming regularly. Has very fertile pollen and 
is one of the best seed-setters I have encountered. Among its most 
recent descendants are Orelio and Lockwood. Pollen so fertile 
it will even produce seeds on William Mohr. M—38”". Photo above. 
BRONZED COPPER (Kleinsorge ‘43) * * $1.00 3 for $2.50. 10 for $8.00 
Visitors gasp with amazement and admiration when they see the 
colors displayed by this flamboyant Iris. Standards garnet brown 
and amber; falls rich reddish copper, enhanced by a central splash 
of brilliant peacock blue. Sets seed well. M—30”. 
AZTEC COPPER (Kleinsorge ‘'39) * * HM’40 75c; 3 for $2; 10 for $6 
A huge flower, effectively blending rich coppers and smoky violet 
of the Aztec Indians into a harmonious whole. Very useful for 
hybridizing. Its progeny include such top-flight releases sa To- 
bacco Road, Bataan, Cape Bon and Ormaco. Delightfully scented. 
M—38". 

16 “Flowers preach to us if we will hear.’—C. G. ROSSETTI 
