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INTRODUCTIONS 
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‘CHALLENGE (Stevens 1950) EM. 34”. 
Here is a rose Iris in a vivid and vibrant shade in a flower of 
exceptional size. This is quite in contrast to most rose colored 
Iris which are smaller in size and lack the intensity of color- 
ing of Challenge. Only at rare intervals do the hybridizers 
give us progress in this lovely coloring. We consider this im- 
posing new Iris an invaluable addition to a very limited color 
class. Stems are not tall—if they were we would consider this 
variety one of the most significant advances in its color class 
in a decade. Illustrated opposite page. $15.00 
ITALIAN JOY (Stevens 1947) ML. 36”. 
Certain Iris are superior to others for garden effect due to 
their fine color carrying qualities. Such an Iris is Italian Joy 
with its rich color and pert air. The color is a glowing rosy 
wine flushed bronze with the falls a deeper shade of brilliant 
fuschia, glowing and vivid. See opposite page for picture. 
$3.50 
KING’S JESTER (Stevens 1948) M. 38”. 
One of the “fancy” plicatas. Its pattern of unusual stitching 
and feathering of rosy maroon on silvery white is unique, 
especially on the falls. It seems as if there were solidly painted 
stripes or lines bringing to mind the markings of a butterfly’s 
wing. A heavier wash of color covers the entire standards. 
It deserves special mention because its intense coloration and 
design make it so individual. It is not a subdued development 
as are many of the fancies; most novel. $5.00 
MOONLIGHT SONATA (Stevens 1946) L. 35”. 
Rarely does an Iris make a modest debut only to achieve an 
unanticipated fame by sheer merit. We feel that such will be 
the case with this Iris. A remarkable yellow, first, because it 
is a soft luminous lemon to sulphur yellow, not a brilliant 
yellow nor the Elsa Sass type of yellow but distinctly different. 
Secondly, because of its season of bloom, which is late, it 
stands meritoriously apart from other yellows which, as a class, 
are prone to be early flowering. It is described by the origi- 
nator as a Clear lime yellow without a hint of green. Nor do 
its attributes stop here. ‘The flower stylist will be delighted 
by the unusual serration of the petals, serrated as if they were 
finely notched. A flower of delicate enchantment and unusual 
grace; the only Iris of its kind. An over all cool yellow even 
to the beard, which is the same shade, giving perfect har- 
mony. See illustration opposite. $10.00 
PARAGON (Stevens 1948) EM. 38”. 
Serene, lovely, rounded flowers of a delicate pearly shell color 
or opalescent cool pink. So cool and morning fresh it is 
bound to capture your attention and admiration. A texture 
so fine the creamy pink coloring seems to shimmer in the 
sunlight. A hint of copper in a half inch margin around the 
edge of the petals and the rich mellow throat makes the 
whole flower glow. Exquisite planted with light blues or deep 
violets. Pictured opposite. $7.50 
PINNACLE (Stevens 1949) M. 35”. 
One of the most striking color breaks in years. Pure white 
standards, primrose yellow falls. See page 31 for complete 
description. Pictured Cpposite page. $15.00 

PACEMAKER 
“Only one raiser in the world has devoted all his energies to 
producing a really red Iris, and he is Mr. Lapham, of America. 
The majority of the best near-red Irises have accordingly come 
from this garden, although there are a few that have arisen as 
by-products from other breeders’ efforts.-—Report on Reds (Iris) 
by N. Leslie Cave in The Iris Yearbook (England) 1949. 
PACEMAKER (Lapham 1950) EM. 36”. 
A very nicely formed new red Iris. A self that is smooth and 
velvety. The uniformity of color, due to the absence of any 
venation in the haft, is exceptional and the silken-like finish 
to the flower gives it a very glossy sheen. We have tested and 
compared this Iris extensively and it certainly outdistances 
any other red available in commerce. At the Annual Meeting 
of the American Iris Society in Oregon in May, 1949, it was 
the center of attention. We consider it the finest red we have 
seen with good branching, a tall, sturdy stem which is better 
in height and branching than most of the brighter reds. 
‘There are three and at times four branches per stem. A rich 
beard completes the even harmony of this splendid new red. 
$15.00 
SEARCHLIGHT (Stevens 1947) EM. 40”. 
An excellently formed rich pure gold. The uniformity of 
coloring is instantly apparent due to the complete absence of 
veins in the haft and the identical coloring of the beard and 
flower. Classic domed standards and ideal flaring falls. Well 
substanced, the flowers are slightly larger and fuller than 
Ola Kala and even more of a self; three branches and fine 
height. $10.00 
WATCHFIRE (Stevens 1948) M. 38”. 
Watchfire was our choice from a whole series of blends char- 
acterized by their splendid height and better than usual 
branching. We believe that the breeders specializing in the 
development of blends will be intensely interested when they 
behold the ramrod stiff, well branched stems. A copper with 
a red cast whose brilliant colors are carried aloft and send 
their beams across the garden attracting and holding one’s 
attention. A wonderful clump. For a single flower see illus- 
tration on opposite page. $5.00 
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