YELLOWS, BRIGHT AND DEEP—Continued 
GOLD RUSH (Essig '46) * * $4.00; 3 for $8.00; 10 for $24.00 
Brightest of the golden stars in the Iris firmament—a new flower 
attracting attention from afar, beckoning with unsurpassed bril- 
liance and depth of color. Flowers medium-sized, well poised, with 
nicely flaring falls. The low branching starts at about 10”. A Cana- 
dian grower reports that Gold Rush is the best yellow for form 
and branching he has ever grown. Pleasingly fragrant. E—38". 
MIDSEASON 
OLA KALA (J. Sass '43) Dykes Medal ’48, S $1.50 
Of all the yellows this has impressed the Iris judges the most, 
for it won the Dykes Medal in ‘48 and has been top-ranking variety 
in the Symposium the last three years. Such acclaim is usually 
accorded only quite new, expensive creations, and I am pleased 
that in this instance the variety has been out long enough so I 
can make it available at a new low price within the reach of all. 
Such purity and depth of color has seldom been seen in any 
flower—a rich clear yellow, nicely ruffled. M—37". 
SPUN GOLD (Glutzbeck ‘40) Dykes Medal ‘44, S $1.00 
A famous yellow that stands out from the others because of the 
exceptionally heavy substance and remarkably velvety lustre 
ordinarily found only in darker colored Iris. Actually plush-like in 
texture. A pure gold, unmarred by veining or shading. A good 
parent. M—37". 
EASTER GOLD (Essig '46) * * * HM’46 $3; 3 for $6; 10 for $18 
I liked Easter Gold so much last spring that I took a photograph 
to let you see how outstanding it is in those characteristics that 
give an Iris genuine appeal: abundance of bloom, perfect carriage 
and flower place- 
ment, wonderful 
branching, and 
ideal form. Not 
only that, but the 
flowers are excep- 
tionally large, and 
of an_ incredibly 
pure yellow. They 
seem as if carved 
from pure gold. To 
behold a stalk of 
this is indeed an 
inspiration. Isa- 
belle Henderson, 
of Raleigh, N. C., 
who has over 600 
Iris varieties, 
writes that Easter 
Gold is her favor- 
ite yellow, and 
does -wonderfully 
for her. You are 
missing something 
if you have not 
tried Phils (one, 
M—46". 
EASTER 
GOLD 
<—« 

GOLDEN MAJESTY (Salbach '38) HM’39, AM’40, S 50c; 3 for $1.25 
Few are so nearly perfect, for this has color, ideal form, sub- 
stance, wonderful poise, adaptability, and a haunting sweet 
fragrance. M—42”. 
TREASURE ISLAND (Kleinsorge '37) HM’39, AM’45, S 50c; 3 for $1.25 
One of the most decorative of the yellows, with large massive 
flowers like golden treasure. The deep orange-yellow beard con- 
trasts with the petals and give the flowers an individual air. M—38”". 
LATE 
ADMIRATION (K. Smith ‘46) HM’47 $6.00; 3 for $12.00 
Here is the best of all yellows, for extending your Iris bloom well 
into the late spring. Often blooms after nearly all other yellows 
have passed on. A tall, smooth, medium yellow with ruffled stan- 
dards, wide semi-flaring falls of heavy substance. A superb 
creation that is always the center of attraction late in the season. 
VL—38". 
DAWN OF GOLD (Salbach '40) * * 75c; 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50 
An excellent, big, bold, very late yellow with heavy substance. 
Done in rich yellow tones, deeper in the falls. Very fragrant. 
VL—38 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach '42) * * HM’44, AM’46, S $1.00 
Very similar to Ola Kala, and rated even higher by some judges. 
Admired most because it is an intense, pure yellow, much richer 
than other yellows such as Golden Majesty, which have heretofore 
been our standards. It is also much sought because it blooms 
over a long period, stands rain and hot weather without fading. 
Possesses excellent breeding possibilities, for it has ample pollen 
and sets seed with pollen of many varieties. I have a large stock — 
but at this new low price I wonder how long it will last. I suggest 
you place your order at once; in the meantime reserve for Berkeley 
Gold a special niche where everyone will see it. ML—37”. 
YELLOWS, SOFT AND LIGHT 
Surprisingly Variable in Coloring. 
EARLY 
SPRING SUNSHINE (Milliken ‘47) * HM’47 $5.00 
By far the largest yellow Iris to date, and by some said to be the 
largest Iris of any color. So outstanding it was introduced at $35 
in 1947. A plant of this in your garden will be the sensation of your 
entire neighborhood. A pleasing lemon-cream with a strong midrib. 
Edges of petals prettily serrated. Yields fertile pollen. Hybridizers 
should find it unexcelled for adding size in all color classes. 
EM—48" 
COLOMA (Essig ‘46) $2.50; 3 for $5.00; 10 for $15.00 
An entrancing new Iris named for the place where gold was dis- 
covered. Might have been called ‘White Gold”, for it is a sparkling 
and harmonious blending of the two colors. General effect is pale 
luminous yellow, with pronounced white area in center of falls. 
Blooms over a long period. Pollen abundant. Honey locust frag- 
rance. EM—42”, 
SOUSUN (Essig ‘45) * * HM’45 $2.00; 3 for $4.00; 10 for $12.00 
A large glistening lemon-cream with standards of palest yellow 
and falls of white, effectively bordered with yellow. Beard a 
contrasting deep yellow. Well branched, very floriferous. Starts 
blooming early, continues for a considerable period. Then occa- 
sionally surprises one with another blooming period in October. 
Very fragrant. EM—36". 
MIDSEASON 
MOTHER LODE (Essiz ‘46) * * $5.00; 3 for $10.00 
An Iris of large size deriving its richness and beauty from its 
varying hues of yellow. Basic color is a clear creamy yellow, along 
the sides of haft is a vivid, contrasting, deep yellow. Beard large, 
prominent, a deep yellowish orange, adding to the pleasing variety 
of shades of yellow this flower displays. Flowers well formed, 
with semi-flaring falls. Makes early spring growth, so mulch in 
very cold regions. Delightfully fragrant. Sets seed and passes 
its brilliant beard on to its offspring. M—38". R 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (Sass ‘43) HM ‘43, AM '45,S $1.50; 3 for $3 
Perfect beyond a dream, as immaculate as its name signifies. One 
glance is sometimes sufficient to convince those who see it for the 
first time that this is their favorite Iris. Coloring much like the 
popular Elsa Sass, but greatly improved in size, purity of color and 
form. A clear lemon-ice color, with a frosty sparkle and an elusive 
hint of green. Pollen very fertile, even effective on William Mohr. 
M—36". 
GOLDEN FLEECE (J. Sass ‘40) HM‘40, AM’42,S_ $1; 3 for $2; 10 for $6 
Jacob Sass’ masterpiece—celestial, pure, fit for a bridal bouquet. 
A bi-tone; standards bright light yellow; falls with a white center 
and yellow border. Introduced at $50.00 in 1940 and has been 
breaking all sales records ever since. We have stocked up liberally, 
but just to be sure, better order NOW. An excellent parent, used 
either way. Very fragrant. M-ML—40”. 
ELSA SASS (H. P. Sass '39) AM’41, S 50c; 3 for $1.25 
A yellow that is really different in tone—a true lemon-yellow, 
very clear and fine. M—30”. 
FAIR ELAINE (Mitchell ‘38) AM’40, S 50c; 3 for $1.25 
Acclaimed as one of Irisdom’s all-time greats. An entrancing bitone 
daringly done entirely in pastel colors—ivory-white standards, dis- 
played above clear yellow falls. Pollen abundant. M—40”. © 
SALLY ANN—Superb Re-bloomer, page 9. $3.00 
LATE 
SIERRA PRIMROSE (Essig ‘46) * * $3.00; 3 for $6.00; 10 for $18.00 
A lovely new Iris for the connoisseur who revels in soft pastel tints 
—a beautiful primrose yellow, almost cream. Among the very 
largest Iris we grow, yet the immense flowers are produced in 
profusion on tall, low-branched stalks—a clump is.a sight to long 
remember. A plant of this in your garden will draw more atten- 
tion than a dozen ordinary varieties. Wild plum fragrance. Still 
another virtue, adding much to its garden value, is its exceptionally 
long blooming period. M-ML—40”. 
ST. CRISPIN (Meyer ‘'39) AM Royal Hort. Soc. ‘44 $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
The finest English variety among the light yellows, imported by 
us by air. A delightful lemon-yellow, with large, bold, well-pro- 
portioned flowers. A most distinctive feature is the conspicuous 
bright orange yellow beard. Sometimes reblooms in late fall. 

18 “There is always something new under the sun'’— and particularly Iris. 
