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THREE OAKS (W. 1943) No. 4110 (MA- 
TULA X CHINA MAID). Midseason, 38 
inches. A sister seedling of TEA ROSE 
but much larger, darker and more heav- 
ily infused with copper. A large and pro- 
nounced blue blaze on the fall gives it 
distinction. Very strong, heavy plants 
bloom and increase generously. Pollen 
parent of CAMPFIRE GLOW and GYPSY 
ROSH. Po eM 4 Ree S104 bea ee 
1949. Sym. 1947-48-49. $2.50, 3 for $6.00 
VATICAN PURPLE (W. 1943) No. 4060 
(MISSOURI X MATA HARI). Midseason 
to late, 38 inches. A very rich, dark blue 
purple self. The large, well rounded flow- 
ers are of extremely heavy substance and 
smart, glossy finish. It does not spot or 
fade in any weather. The strong stalks 
are widely branched, carrying nine to 
twelve huge flowers over a long period of 
bloom. We think it is one of the all 
round best irises we have named. H. M. 
1943, R. 89, 1946. Sym. 1947-48-49. $3.00 
MAPLE VALLEY IRIS GARDENS 
VEISHEA (W. 1943) No. 409 (MATULA) 
X (MATULA X SUMMER TAN). Mida- 
season, 36 inches. Named for the color- 
ful spring festival at Iowa State College 
called- “Veishea” and pronounced vee’- 
sha. It does make a brilliant showing in 
any garden. A near self of gold with a 
bright blue spotlight on the falls. The 
flowers are very large but firm in sub- 
stance and compactly rounded in form. 
H. M. 1946, R. 90, 1946. $1.00 
WILD HONEY (W. 1946) No. 4219 (JON- 
QUIL X GILT EDGE). Early midseason, 
36 inches. A soft golden tan self. There 
is a glint of gold over the whole flower 
and a smooth touch of deeper gold at the 
haft. The flowers are large, the stand- 
ards well domed, the falls widely rounded 
but not flaring. The sturdy stalks are 
well branched to carry seven to nine 
blooms. The plants are vigorous in 
growth and bloom freely. $2.50 
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Maple Valley Introductions From Other Growers 
BANDED BEAUTY (H. P. Sass 1948) No. 
18-42 (TIFFANY X SIEGFRIED) X (128- 
34 X ORLOFF). Midseason to late, 36 to 
40 inches. Fascinating yellow plicata. 
The ground color is clear yellow, the red 
brown markings make a strikingly pleas- 
ing pattern. The falls are so heavily 
marked and dotted along the edges as to 
give a decided banded effect. Strong, 
hardy plants. $10.00 
GOLDEN FLEECE (J. Sass 1940). Midsea- 
son, 44 inches. Pure lemon cream, ac- 
cented by a deeper lemon yellow haft 
and a wide edging around the falls. Tall, 
well branched and free flowering. More 
popular every year. H. M. 1940, A. M. 
1942, Per. R. 90, 1940. $1.00 
GREEN PASTURES (Heller 1947) No. 
1407 (OLD IRONSIDES X OREGON 
SUNSHINE). Early, midseason, late. A 
chartreuse yellow iris of rare beauty and 
charm. The touch of blue at the beard is 
most effective and the whole flower has 
a distinctly green tone. The plants are 
strong and prolific of bloom and increase. 
HS Gr1945).0 M1947. $5.00 
RED TORCH (H. P. Sass 1947) No. 36-41 
(ROUGE BOUQUET X PRAIRIE SUN- 
SET). Midseason to late, 34 inches. 
Standards rich bronze gold, falls pure 
velvety red. The form is compact, neatly 
rounded with nicely flared falls. The 
substance is firm and heavy, each one 
lasting for days in any kind of weather. 
The stalks branch well, the plants show 
excellent growth habits. H. C. 1944, H. M. 
1947. Added 50 Sym. 1949. $4.00 
