Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sarcoxie. Mo. 
Inis 
ACTION FRONT (Cook, 1942) (E. M. 36 in.) Each $1.00 
A blaze of glory flares up in this coppery red iris. Both stand- 
ards and falls are broad, the haft is solidly colored, while the 
beard is a brilliant yellow. 
AFAR (Lapham, 1948) (EM. 34 in.) Each $7.00 
This sprightly orange sherbet toned pink is one of the new 
toned pinks with a color cast all its own. One of the highlights 
in the garden of that pink Iris specialist, Mr. Lapham. The 
flower can be spotted from afar so outstanding is its color. 
Fine sized blooms, branched stems. A flower of instant color 
appeal. 
ALADDIN’S WISH (Murawska, 1945) Each $2.00 
Here is really a break in iris color that is most pleasing and 
novel. The color is difficult to adequately describe, being a 
lovely shade of dulcet medium blue with brushings of cream 
radiating through the flower. Flowers are very large with full 
broad standards and copiously formed falls. Substance excel- 
lent and branching very good. 36 inches. 
ALBA SUPERBA (J. Sass, 1943) (M. 38 in.) Each $2.00 
A striking, magnificent white, broad and expansive with pro- 
trusively domed standards, flaring falls, white as monumental 
alabaster with heavy substance. The new and fine white from 
the Sasses. The foremost huge white of heavy substance. 
ALEPPO PLAIN (J. Sass, 1943) Each $1.00 
A yellow plicata. Cream ground heavily dotted and sanded on 
edge forming a border of pansy purple. Large flowers on 36- 
inch good branching stems. 
ALPINE GLOW (Kleinsorge, 1945) (ML. 36 in.) Each $2.00 
Intriguing soft dusty rose. In the shade or on a dull day 
the subdued rose with pale lilac infusion gives a cool idyllic 
impression. In the sunlight its bright pinky tones “carry” ef- 
fectively. Lightly ruffled petals. 
AMADINE (G. Douglas, 1946) Each $5.00 
This cool lemon cream self is a great favorite among the new 
cream iris. Etched with the delicacy and clearness of Haviland 
china, yet of that wonderful substance which withstands adverse 
weather conditions so well. Blossoms are beautifully ruffled 
with broad, rounded full petals of perfect form on well branched 
stalks. Award of Merit A. I. S., 1948. Midseason. 36 inch. 
AND THOU (Graves, 1942) (M. 40 in.) (H. M. A. I. S., 1942) 
Each $1.50 
A revelation of true beauty, this iris of pale mist blue-white 
deepens in intensity with a faint blue flush at the haft. A deep 
blue beard tipped white adds a novel touch to the large flowers. 
ANGELUS (Egelberg, 1937) (L. 36 in.) Each 30c, 3 for 75c 
Creamy lavender-pink. A distinct and beautiful color in a large, 
broad-petaled flower of heavy substance, blooming late. 
APRICOT (Kleinsorge, 1938) Each 40c, 3 for $1.00 
This is a seedling of Far West, a solidly colored golden apricot 
self. Of medium size, with a slight fluting and ruffling in both 
standards and falls. Height about 3 feet. 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting, 1944) (V. L. 36 in.) Each $1.25 
One of the brightest and most attractive of the rich burnt 
orange, almost henna tones. This choice iris with its broad 
hafts stands up well. Its intense color value, a brilliant self, 
is one of our favorites. 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge, 1940) Each 40c, 3 for $1.00 
Beautiful huge flowers of white and gold on tall stems. Blooms 
profusely. 
ARCTIC QUEEN (C. O. Schirmer, 1949) Each $5.00 
A fine, large, warm, white, with a light flush of yellow at haft 
which lights up the flower. Tall, well branched, extra good 
substance and texture. 
ARGUS PHEASANT (De Forest, 1948) Each $18.00 
Large flower; smooth, bright golden Argus brown, with self 
beard. Honorable Mention, 1948. Height 38 inches. 
AT DAWNING (Kirk) Each 35c, 3 for 75c 
Standards pinkish white with gold at the base. The falls are a 
soft rose. Beautiful gold-veined throat and deep orange beard. 
AZTEC COPPER (Kleinsorge, 1939) Each $1.00 
A rare and subtle blend of smokey violets and delicate coppers, 
blended and washed together in lovely harmony to baffle de- 
scription. Positively huge, with broad hafts and leathery sub- 
stance, wonderfully branched, 36 to 40 inches. 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison, 1943) (M. L. 36 in.) 
Each 75c, 3 for $1.75 
A ruffled self of pale lavender blue, whose firmed, domed 
standards and almost horizontal falls are accented by a white 
beard. Branching and substance are especially good. 
BAGHDAD (Whiting, 1946) (M. L. 34 in.) Each $5.00 
One of the newest yellows we have added. A gay and bold, 
strong wax yellow with an interesting smooth overlay of almost 
pure brass like a rich metallic lustre. Intense color, firm sub- 
stance and fine form. 
BALMUNG (H. Sass, 1939) Each 75c 
Just about the finest, in our opinion, of all the Sass series of 
yellow plicatas. The ground color is a definite yellow and the 
markings are peppered on in cinnamon brown. Much larger 
than others of this series, with tall stems and good habit. 
BANDMASTER (Hall, 1944) Each $1.50 
A very large vigorous growing and free blooming medium blue 
a few shades lighter than The Admiral. The color holds up 
unusually well. One of the bluest of irises, it received a Highly 
Commended award before its introduction. Form, substance 
and branching are good. 36 inches tall. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. 
BARBARA LUDDY (Lapham, 1947) (M) Each $8.00 
The color is light Safrano pink, and it has just a flush of ivory 
near the haft and around the very broad tangerine beard. A self 
with rounded flowers of full form and firm substance with no 
venations to detract from the purity of color. A truly lovely 
pink, H. Me A: I-S;, 1947. 38 inch. 
BARRIMOHR (Miller, 1944) Each $1.50 
A prince of an iris in mulberry toned self. Standards are broad 
and ruffled, with semi-flaring falls brushed down in center with 
lustrous red purple. 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach, 1942) (L. 45 in.) 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
A very tall, deep yellow iris.. Flowers are borne on well-brench- 
ed stalks. A vigorous grower and very free bloomer. 
BERTHA GERSDORFF (J. Sass, 1942) (M. 32 in.) 
Each $1.25 
Standards are yellow flushed pink. Falls yellow flushed pinkish 
purple. Colors are marbled rather than blended, a sort of Moon- 
lit Sea done in pink. 
BETTY CAMPBELL (Hill-Son, 1945) Each $1.00 
A new deep blue bicolor with violet blue falls and slightly paler 
deep blue self on 40-inch stems. Flower is well rounded and 
large. Plant vigorous and healthy. 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner, 1945) (M. L. 33 in.) 
Each $4.00 
Undoubtedly this is the darkest iris on the market. Deep 
satiny blue-black in both standards and falls. The flowers are 
not large, but are nicely formed and well placed on the nicely 
branched stalks. H. M. 1946, R. 89. 
BLIZZARD (Knowlton, 1949) (E) Each $10.00 
A large white that is as pure in color as freshly fallen snow. 
The flowers are firm, textured with well domed standards and 
arched flaring falls. The whole flower is frilled and ruffled. 
and the bright yellow beard is in sharp but pleasing contrast 
to the purity of the bloom. H. C., A. I. S., 1946. 40 inch. 
BLUE GLOW (Nicholls, 1948) (L. 38 in.) Each $3.00 
Lighter in color than Black Banner, this iris has good carrying 
qualities in the garden. Almost a self, save for the lighter tone 
of violet in the standards. Smoothly finished flowers and well 
branched stalks. 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting, 1945) Each $3.00, 3 for $6.00 
M. L. 38 inches. New soft medium blue with a silvery tone, 
smooth and velvety clear colored. It lacks nothing in branch- 
ing, poise or growth. It will rank as one of the best iris in its 
class. Described as a cornflower blue, a self with a clean haft 
and substance. We are very impressed with this new mid-blue. 
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