PERSIA. An iris that is difficult to describe, 
especially as to colors. We would call it a 
satisfying blend of bluish lavender and steel 
blue, with brown haft markings. Large 
blooms of fine form and good substance. 
Healthy grower, and free bloomer. Mid-sea- 
son. 36”. 50c; 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.75 
PERSIAN PRINCE (H. Sass). One of the best va- 
riegatas. Bright yellow standards, and deep 
chestnut brown falls. Well branched, 34” 
stems. Hardy in coldest climate. Mid-season. 
75c; 3 for $2.00 
PIERRE MENARD (Faught). This new blue has 
been classified by one of the most prominent 
authorities on iris as being “as fine a medi- 
um blue as can be raised.” The standards 
are a clear hyacinth blue. The falls are 
broad and flaring, and are a campanula vio- 
let. The yellow beard is surrounded by a 
dash of light hyacinth blue. The blooms are 
nicely spaced on stout, 36” stems. Mid-sea- 
son. $17.50 each 
PINK LACE (J. Sass). One of the finest of the 
really pink iris. A light pink self, with bright 
tangerine orange beard. Blooms of medium 
size. Mid-season. 30”. $4.00; 3 for $10.00 
PINK OPAL. One of the earlier pinks that is 
still very popular. Moderate sized blooms 
on tall stems. Generous bloomer. Fine for 
clump effect. Good grower, and hardy. Early 
mid-season, 48”. 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.75 
PINK SENSATION (Hall). A true, delicate pink, 
with rich tangerine orange beard. Full and 
rounded blooms, perfectly formed and of 
good size, with somewhat laciniated petals. 
One of the best new pinks. Stock limited. 
Early. 30”. $15.00 each 
PRAIRIE SUNSET (H. Sass). When this iris was 
first introduced, it created a real sensation. 
It was priced at $100.00, and received the 
highest award in 1943. Large blooms in bril- 
liant sunset colors, a blending of pink, apri- 
cot, and gold. Good grower, and hardy. in 
coldest climates. Mid-season. 30”. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
PRESIDENT PILKINGTON. A splendid blend from 
France. Standards, slightly smoked buff, 
with heavy suffusion of gold. Falls, soft vio- 
let. Big, well formed blooms. An especially 
good grower, and very free bloomer. Mid- 
season. 36”. 50c; 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.75 
PRISCILLA (Whiting). A pure white, without any 
other markings, even the beard is white. 
Standards, rather round, with broad, flaring 
falls. Very pure, and of good size. Mid-sea- 
son. 30”. $1.00; 3 for $2.50; 10 for $7.50 
PURISSIMA (Mohr-Mitchell). Introduced a num- 
ber of years ago, this remarkable iris is still 
the most perfect, clear white. Nicely formed, 
clear white flowers, beautifully poised on 
tall stems. An ideal iris for a mild climate, 
but needs winter protection where the win- 
ters are extremely cold: Early. 50”. 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.75 
RADIANT (Salbach). Strikingly brilliant, an iris 
that always commands attention. Burnished 
orange and coppery red are the predominat- 
ing colors. Medium sized blooms on 30” 
stems. Mid-season. 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.75 
RADIANT KNIGHT (Salbach). Fine, late bloom- 
ing variety. Standards, clear orange brown. 
Falls, coppery orange. Good form, firm sub- 
stance. Stands heat and rain. Late 36”. 
75c; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $5.50 
RADIATION (Hall). One of the outstanding, new, 
deep pinks, with tangerine orange beard. 
Deep orchid pink of good size, fine form, and 
firm substance. Attracts immediate atten- 
tion in the garden. Unlike any of the other 
new pinks. Good grower, and hardy. Early 
mid-season. 32”. $15.00; 3 for $40.00 
RAEJEAN (Whiting). Attractive, two-toned yel- 
low. Standards are somewhat deeper than 
the falls, which are edged gold. Generous 
bloomer. A bright note in the garden. Late. 
30a: 75c; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $5.00 
RED AMBER (Loomis). Soft, rosy red, with cop- 
per undertone. Tall, well branched stems. 
Excellent form, and good substance. Mid-sea- 
son. 30”. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
RED DOMINION. Standards, violet red. Falls, 
rich velvety purple-red, nearly black. Not 
new, but still popular. Large flowers, with 
fine velvety finish. Mid-season. 36”. 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.75 
RED TORCH (H. Sass). Brilliant, richly colored 
variegata. Standards are a luminous reddish 
buff, and the broad, flaring falls are deep 
mahogany red, without other markings. 
Rich brown beard. Good grower. Free bloom- 
er. Hardy. Mid-season. 36”. 
Each $4.00; 3 for $10.00 
RED VALOR (Nicholls). Deep garnet red self, of 
large size and fine form. Tall stems, with 
low branching. Blooms of smooth texture 
and heavy substance. Vigorous grower. Re- 
ceived the Gold Medal award in Italy in 
1940. Mid-season. 36”. $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
RED VELVET (Kleinsorge). As near a real red as 
any of the later introductions. Blooms of 
good size and fine form. Smooth, velvety tex- 
ture. A sell-out each year. Mid-season. 30”. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
