THE PURE WHITES—Continued 
LADY BOSCAWEN (Graves ‘46) * HM’46, AM’48 S $6.50 
A hardy new white that has great adaptability, for it has received high praise from 
coast to coast. Frilled and ruffled as a debutante’s first party dress. Of elegant form, 
great purity of color, possessing the appeal of a distinct personality. Substance strong 
and firm; flowers large, well spaced on graceful stalks. I anticipate it will prove a grand 
parent. M—40”. 
THUNDERHEAD (K. Smith ‘46) $4.00; 3 for $8.00 
A very recent addition to our collection. Outstanding for its pleasing form and intense 
purity. Glistening cloud-white, lighted by a yellowish orange beard. One you'll like 
because of its exceptionally long blooming season. (Caroline Burr x Katy.) 
KATHERINE FAY (Fay ‘45) * * HM ‘45, AM ‘47,8 $2.50. 3 for $5.00 
Many of the Iris experts consider this the finest white available today. It is huge and 
glorious. To. see it is to emblazon it on your memory. Exquisite, pure and cool, without 
any yellow in the center. Not ruffled, but waved ever so gently. Hardy and vigorous. 
A good seed-setter, and from Snow Flurry x Katherine Fay has come the brand new, 
but already much-coveted New Snow. M—325". 
PRISCILLA (Whiting '42) * * HM ‘43, AM ‘47,S $1.00; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $6.00 
An Iris that is neither large nor tall, but which we can recommend unhesitatingly, for 
it has an appeal such as few Iris possess. Here is a white that is white, with no touch 
of any other color; even the beard is white. Very lovely, admired by every visitor. 
Honey locust fragrance. One of the few “must haves”. M—30". (Purissima x Blue Waves.) 
WHITE GODDESS (Nesmith ‘36) HM’36 75c; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $6.00 
Like a White Goddess carved from glistening marble, is this New England variety ihat 
merits a place in your garden. Domed standards of pure white, falls arched and flaring, 
also pure white. Beard yellow, style arms white. M—38”". 
MOUNT WASHINGTON (Essig '37) HM’39, AM’40 75c; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $6.00 
One of Prof. Essig's masterpieces, until recently known throughout the land as the best 
tall white. An immense Iris with flaring falls in the modern manner. Superb for back- 
ground plantings. The most fragrant pure white. Needs mulching in extremely cold 

sections. Much used in breeding and contains a recessive (hidden) factor for the E : ; 
femtyerine Heard FM-50°s 4 ¥ perp BLUE SHIMMER—Blue Plicata 
SPANISH PEAKS (Loomis ‘47) * * HC’46, HM’48, S $12.50 WHITE WEDGEWOOD (Grant '43) * * HM’43, AM’45, S $2; 3 for $4 
Most heralded of all the new whites is this true white self from 
the Colorado garden of Dr. Loomis, creator of Elmohr and Spin- 
drift. A white as pure and unmarred as the great snow masses 
that cover the lofty peaks for which it was named. The flower, the 
throat, the style arms, even the beard, are all WHITE, pure white. 
A huge flower, possessing the distinctive charm that only a true 
self can have. The one white everyone wants. ML—38”". 
MOUNT BLANC (Grant ‘46) 
A striking white of such remarkable full-bodied appearance, such 
heavy substance and such purity that it reminds one of a mag- 
nolia blossom. A real beauty, deriving much of its charm from its 
graceful ruffling and the fresh crispness of its petals. Low wide 
branching such as you find on very few Iris. ML—39". 
NORTHMAN (G. Douglas ‘'43) * $2.00; 3 for $4.00 
An outstanding very large white with 8 to 10 flowers nicely spaced 
on 3-way branching stalks that hold up under the strongest 
winds. Blooms over a long period and the individual flowers 
usually last for 4 days. Robust and hardy. Has demonstrated 
ability to yield good late-blooming seedlings. Crossed with late 
variegata blends it will produce clear late yellows; crossed with 
late blues it will give late whites and light blues. Try it. ML-L—40”. 
TITIAN LADY (G. Douglas ‘41) * HM’41 75c 
Unique and different—while there are now many pinks with 
tangerine beards, this is the only pure white with such a beard— 
a beard in bright titian red, giving a lovely color contrast with 
frosty -white falls. Has wonderful possibilities as a parent in 
hybridizing. ML—40". 
WHITES WITH LAVENDER INFLUENCE 
Deeper Colored Buds Add Much Charm to This Group 
EARLY 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees ‘39) * * HM’39, AM’41, S $1.25 
To us SNOW FLURRY spells “fascination”, for no other white has 
s0 much individualistic appeal. Possesses such a glorious ruffling 
that everyone falls in love with it. Continues year after year to 
break sales records. Buds tipped in blue, opening to snow-white 
flowers with the faintest blush of lilac blue. Comes out quite 
‘early, so safest to mulch in very cold regions. Yields no pollen 
but is a most outstanding seed parent. Has many descendants, 
mostly ruffled, such as: White Ruffles and Ruffled Bouquet, Char- 
Maize and Easter Sunrise. I have been recommending Snow 
Flurry to breeders for some time, and now comes Orville Fay, of 
Illinois, with this most convincing statement: “If you would like 
to see some very large, ruffled, sky-blue Irises with form and 
color just out of this world, all you have to do is to put some 
pollen from Chivalry on to Snow Flurry and: wait two years. I 
bloomed 400 Snow Flurry seedlings this year, having crossed 
that variety with other Irises of different colors, and the results 
were quite remarkable. I think that Snow Flurry is the world’s 
finest Iris parent. It is a true hybrid and transmits hybrid vigor 
to all of its seedlings which seem to be completely free from rot 
and show no sign of winter tenderness.” Orange blossom frag- 
rance. E to M—42". 
$4.00; 3 for $8.00 
A thrilling white with a most unusual deep blue brushing at the 
beard, giving a contrast with the ice-white petals that is perfectly 
stunning. As it opens the whole flower is as if engulfed in a light 
blue mist, but soon changes to pure white. Merrily rippled and 
ruffled. EM—36". . 
WHITE CITY (Murrell ‘39) English Dykes ‘40, AM’45 75c; 3 for $2 
One of the finest Iris ever originated in England. Immense silken 
flowers, blue white with a characteristic heart of plumbago-blue. 
Has gained great popularity because the tall stalks stand winds 
without staking, and flowers make a gallant show even after a 
storm, EM—44", 
THE WHITE PLICATAS 
Decorated in Blue, Lavender or Rose-Brown 
(Pink Plicatas, page 14; Red Plicatas, page 16; 
Yellow Plicatas, page 19. 
; MIDSEASON 
EDITH RORKE (K. Smith ‘46) HC’45 $4.00; 3 for $8.00; 10 for $24.00 
A showy, frilled plicata from the cross of Valentine x Florentine. 
Decorated in blue-violet in an exceptionally clean pattern. A 
clump is really something to behold. A vigorous grower and a 
heavy bloomer. EM—36". 
BENTON DIANE (Morris ‘45) $3.00; 3 for $6.00; 10 for $18.00 
An enticing, delicately marked white plicata imported by us from 
England by air. Standards ivory, flushed lavender. Falls white, 
boldly etched in lavender and brown. General effect is a be- 
witching icy-blue as the flower opens, changing to pearly ivory. 
ML—36". : 
DAFFY—Oddest of plicatas, pae 7. 33.00 
PATRICE (DeForest '45) * * HM’46 $2.00; 3 for $4.00 
A lightly colored plicata of refined character and rare charm for 
those who prefer plicatas of the winsome, delicately marked type. 
Standards cream, flushed with pale rosy lavender; falls flaring, 
white, beautifully brushed soft gold cross the haft, which is speckled 
rose-brown. A good seed-setter, yielding abundant pollen. M—40”. 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H. P. Sass ‘42) HM’43, AM’45, S $2.00 
A plicata done along bold lines, a massive flower, with white 
petals heavily bordered with mulberry stitching. Here, then, is a 
plicata that has sufficient color and contrast for good garden 
value. In fact, when planted near pale yellow, cream or white 
Iris, the effect is nothing short of spectacular. Plenty of pollen for 
hybridizing. M—36". 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass ‘42) * * AM’44,S $1.50; 3 for $3.75; 10 for $12 
Generally conceded to be the most outstanding plicata today—and 
no wonder! Ivory-white, entrancingly and heavily decorated with 
a tracery and stippling of exquisite clear blue. Falls flaring, held 
in position by a substance reminding one of heavy white leather. 
Extremely large and elegant. One of the most fragrant plicatas. 
Fertile with either its own pollen or pollen of other varieties. 
Blue Shimmer pollen will often produce seed when used on William 
Mohr; we hold our breath awaiting new flowers from crosses such 
as this. M—39". Photo above. 



“Plant breeding aims to regulate, to control, to direct, and to utilize 
20 the processes of heredity and variation” —A. B. STOUT. 


