THE MOST ORIGINAL N OVE LTI E o FOR 1950 
Each year I present here the most novel and distinctive of current offerings of the Iris hybridizers. My answer to your persistent question: 
“What is really different?—and all completely different from each other! Try exhibiting these at your flower shows. I purposely include not 
only a number of the much-heralded new sorts, but also some extra choice “overlooked varieties” that are certain to create a thrill. 
HIGH COMMAND (Long ‘45). * * * $3.00; 3 for $6.00; 10 for $18.00 
The very finest and most distinctive of all our importations from England. 
Outstanding both in color and form. Standards pure primrose yellow, of re- 
markable clarity, as may be seen in photograph. Falls blackish mahogany, 
edged creamy white, much deeper and richer than American variegatas such 
as City of Lincoln and Persian Prince. Wonderful flaring falls, almost horizontal, 
give this an air of distinction. A vigorous grower, producing well-branched 
stems, large flowers. A novelty for a choice spot in your garden. M—34”. 
RUFFLED BOUQUET (Rees ‘47) k *& & $10.00; 3 for $20.00 
I forecast great popularity for this delightful*mew-comer, just breaking into 
prominence. Made a very favorable impression on me and our visitors last 
season. Entirely sold out by midsummer. New stocks from originator: enable 
me to offer it again this year. A beautiful mw Flurry seed et titag se the 
creator of the ever-popular Snow Flurry itself. Adinelly the loveli®Styheavily 
ruffled Iris blooming in my entire garden in 1949: With many varieties the 
ruffling seems rather incidental, but here it is a definite feature. Perfect 
flaring form with very heavy substance, much better than in Snow Flurry. The 
color, too, gives this exceptional appeal. Standards luscious creamy-yellow; 
falls white, brushed and edged to match standards. It is seldom that I am 
able to bring to your attention a new, little-known variety that has such 
promise. M—42”. 
EASTER BONNET (Maxwell-Norton '44) * * HM ‘46,S $2.25 
Here’s your Easter Bonnet with bands of gold upon it! The 1949 favorite in 
our garden and the most colorful and spectacuular pink I have. A rich yet 
soft pink, highlighted with unbelievable brilliant yellow bases to the petals 
and a narrow yellow edging. Huge, smoothly formed flowers that invariably 
attract visitors, who return time and again to marvel at the display of color. 
From Alastor x Morocco Rose, so it may give tangerine-bearded pinks in the 




next generation. Try it. Sets seed well. M—38" HIGH COMMAND— Yellow and Mahogany 
SQ 72 (Loomis) * * * HC '47 $1.75; 3 for $4.50 = ructA (Regelia: Korolkowi x Stolonifera) * * $2.00; 3 for $4.00; 10 for $12.00 
A super opportunity to get a first-class new aoe a 
This novel Regelia hybrid attracted so much attention in our garden last spring that 
I feel I must bring it to your special notice. Visitors kept exclaiming to their friends: 
“Have you seen LUCIA; with the blue beard?” Actually, I have quite a few Iris with 
blue beards, but none equal Lucia for real blueness. A pleasing pomegranate-red 
flower with a sharply contrasting beard in gay yet deep violet blue. Flower lovers want 
this just as it is for unique flower arrangements; hybridizers get it because of the 
possibilities of introducing such a striking beard into hybrids with Tall Bearded Iris. 
Graceful flowers with narrow, erect standards and narrow down-hanging falls. A merry 
personality if there ever was one. Pollen bright green. E—20”. 
tangerine-bearded pink at a moderate price 
made possible because this is still numbered 
and has not as yet been named. A smooth, 
lustrous, light coral pink, flashing a fiery 
tangerine beard. Comes from the famous Sea 
Shell; inherits the pink bud. Being widely 
used by the experts in hybridizing. Has 
already yielded Pink Tower and Pink Formal 
Our greatest thrill-producer for so modest 
a price. M—36”. GAY SENORITA (Salbach ‘44) HM’45 $1.50; 3 for $3.00; 10 for $9.00 
If you enjoy the gay atmosphere. of Spain—the flashing costumes of Senoritas, you'll 
SANTA CRUZ—Yellow, Red Veins like this stunning new type of variegata, like a gay Spanish shawl. Of huge size, in 
' an entirely new color pattern—large round standards of pure honey yellow, broad semi- 
flaring falls of contrasting deeper golden yellow, dressed in rich brown with deeper 
brown veining. Remarkable substance; falls fluted at edges. Pleasingly fragrant. Has 
set seed when crossed with Capitola. M—34”. 
LADY MOHR (Salbach '44) * * * HM’44, AM’46, S $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
Again in 1949 LADY MOHR outsold all other varieties of a comparable price. She is 
very close to the top of all Irisdom, for only two varieties received more votes when 
the Iris Judges voted for the 1949 Dykes Medal. The most distinguished and distinctive 
member of the famous Mohr family, and hence well meriting a place in this select 
group. Described with the Onco-Bearded Hybrids on page 12. A “must-have”. 
SANTA CRUZ (Mitchell ‘45) * * $1.50; 3 for $3.00; 10 for $9.00 
A striking new type variegata that always catches the visitor's eye as it is soi different 
from ordinary Iris. Standards clear yellow; falls yellow, gaily decorated with heavy red 
veining. Colorful and intriguing, as may be seen from my new true-to-life photo. 
EM—38". 
CAPTAIN WELLS (Cook '41) HM‘42, AM’43, S $1.00 
Distinct from nearly all others because of the intensity of coloring, being a very dark, 
rich crimson red of remarkable smoothness and uniformity of coloring. Buds black; 
falls velvety blackish crimson. Imagine how different this is from any Iris in your 
garden. Fragrant. ML—36”. 
FIRECRACKER (D. Hall ‘43) * * HM’43, S $3.00 
A fine: example of the new..highly colored plicatas. The yellow ground is heavily 
stippled with glowing dark burgundy red. So striking that it always commands the 
attention of visitors. Perfectly hardy. An exceptionally free bloomer. M—33’. 
MOONLIT SEA (J. Sass ‘43) 50c; 3 for $1.25 
Let your imagination run riot—before you lies the deep indigo-blue of the Indian Ocean, 
marbled with moonlit patches of white and gold. Such is Moonlit Sea, an Iris to make 
you gasp. Don't crowd. Line forms to the right—or we should say, on the order blank, 
and via the AIR MAIL route. Hope we still have one left. M—35”. 
NOVELTY COLLECTIONS—Seven highly different entrancers: High Command, Lucia, Gay 
Senorita, Lady Mohr, Santa Cruz, SQ 72 and Moonlit Set, a $12.75 value for $8.95. 





MB oe eee These 7 and Ruffled Bouquet, a $22.75 value for $15.95. 
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