“Blowers from the Wilds of Missouri” 
IRIS 
ELMOHR (Loomis, 1942) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
A very rich red-violet seedling of Wm. Mohr. This is one of 
the most exciting irises that we have ever grown. The stems 
are at least 3 feet tall with excellent branching and a great 
number of huge blooms. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. 
ELSA SASS (Sass) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
L. 36 inches. A. M. Lemon yellow. Closed standards of deep 
lemon, semi-flaring falls of deep lemon, conspicuously washed 
cream at center. Strongly fragrant, large flowers on good 
stalks. A most distinctive color. 
ESQUIRE (Lothrop, 1945) Each $5.00 
In Southern California where this iris was originated, Esquire 
has received much favorable comment. It is a seedling of Brun- 
hilde and has that same uniform rich, smooth deep blue-purple 
color, although taller, and of better form. Excellent branching. 
Mid-late season. 40 inches. 
EXCLUSIVE (Grant, 1937) Each 30c, 3 for 75c 
40 inches. A distinguished light blue iris considered by many 
who have seen it to be one of the most beautiful in its color 
class. The light blue color, which is of great purity, is overlaid 
with a light silvery mist, producing a “powder blue” or French 
blue effect. This very serene iris of opulent oval form is a 
most reposeful color. 
EXTRAVAGANZA (G. Douglas, 1944) Each $8.00 
Mr. Douglas has given us a number.of very fine iris, but here 
we have a rarity, a real Amoena. The standards are white 
with a slight shading of cream at the base. The falls a blend- 
ing of iridescent copper, red, lavender and deep violet, with a 
violet flush down the center. A true gem for flower lovers. 
Very late. 40 inches. 
FANTASY (D. Hall) (H. C., 1944) Each $10.00 
A lovely rose and orchid toned pink, distinctive and quite dif- 
ferent in color from the flamingo pink. But it is of the same 
breeding as the flamingos and has the tangerine beard. The 
well formed, above medium sized flowers have good substance 
and are carried on well branched 30-inch stout stems. Stock 
limited. 
FAR WEST (Kleinsorge, 1936) Each 40c 
40 inches. A mellow blending of salmon, rose and pale gold. 
A delicately toned blend of smooth finish and excellent growing 
habits. 
FIESTA Each $1.00 
Sparkling copper standards. Falls apricot-orange. 
FIRECRACKER (Hall, 1943) Each $2.00 
A glowing dark Burgundy red plicata with yellow trim. The 
flowers have good substance, are well formed and are carried 
on fairly well branched stout 32-inch stems. The depth and 
richness of color command the attention of every visitor. 
FLAMELY (P. Cook, 1943) Each $1.00 
A glowing red self, the color more orange than purple. Stand- 
ards ochre red to terra cotta; falls flaring garnet brown; cad- 
mium yellow beard. 
FLORA CAMPBELL (Hill, 1940) Each 40c, 3 for $1.00 
H. M., A. I. S. 1940. A vision of restless beauty radiates from 
this dramatic red iris, really glowing with warm tones of red- 
brown and peach red. Flowers are large and well formed. 
FLORADORA (D. Hall, 1947) Each $5.00 
A medium toned flamingo pink of medium size with good form 
and substance on well proportioned height foliage and stalks. 
A geranium red beard makes a pronounced contrast greatly ad- 
mired. There are no markings on the haft of the fall petals. 
Midseason. 30 inches. 
FLORA ZENOR (J. Sass, 1942) Each 40c, 3 for $1.00 
M. 40 inches. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. Exotic in color is this dis- 
tinctive iris of pale cameo pink shading into hafts of deeper 
rose and brilliantly intensified by a vivid red beard. 
FORT KNOX (Milliken, 1941) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Smooth light golden yellow of good branching, substance, and 
growing habit. Midseason. 40 inches. 
FORT TICONDEROGA (Smith, 1948) Each $20.00 
It is on the glowing red side, with the result it seems to spit fire 
from every corner of its petals. The standards are between 
Mars orange and burn sienna and the falls a very velvety gar- 
net red. The haft is clean and the deep orange beard adds 
brilliance to the flower. Midseason to late. 36 inches. Limited 
stock. 
FORTUNE (Klein, 1941) Each S0c, 3 for $1.00 
M. 32 inches. Old gold shadowed with rustic red brings out the 
rich Florentine coloring in this iris. Of large size and broadly 
spreading form. 
FORTUNES FAVOR (DeForest, 1944) Each $4.00 
M. 36 inches. Ruffled giant of glistening tan with an overlay 
of rosy lavender on the broad falls. Heavy orange beard. 
FRANK ADAMS (Lapham, 1937) Each 30c, 3 for 75c 
M. 45 inches. Maize-yellow standards; deep rose falls; tall, 
vigorous, floriferous. Flower, stalk and foliage all boldly pro- 
portioned. A grand iris. 
FRIEDA MOHR (Mohr, 1926) Each 30c, 3 for 75c 
M. L. 42 inches. Large lilac rose with a gay, semi-flaring form 
and capitvating color that has added charm to gardens for 
twenty years. 
FROSTED GLASS (Becherer, 1943) Each 75c 
Palest opalescent cream with frosty finish. A fine thing from 
Mr. Becherer. 
GALLANTRY (Whiting, 1945) Each $3.00 
M. 38 inches. Copiously composed full broadly rounded blooms 
of medium blue. Very intense coloring for this shade. A self 
with widely flaring falls, nicely spaced branching. The fine size 
and the enveloping overall effect of this uniform rich blue 
marks it as a very fine iris. 
GARDEN FLAME (H. Sass, 1941) Each $1.50 
A very deep rose-mahogany, if you can imagine such a color. 
Called red by some judges, it is nearer garnet, with a deep rose 
and brown area about the center. It has no haft markings, 
making it one of the richest and most handsome of all dark 
irises. Large, with very broad falls, and it blooms quite late. 
GARDEN GLORY (Whiting, 1943) Each $5.00 
M. L. 30 inches. Pure, deep rich Bordeaux red with dark beard. 
Smooth, even color throughout, with no haft markings. 
GARDEN MAGIC (Grinter, 1936) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
L. 38 inches. Glowing red, rich and vivid, with good form and 
substance, blooming late. Slow to increase, it is nevertheless 
one of the grandest reds. There is never enough stock. 
GAY ORCHID (Muhlestein, 1949) Each $10.00 
Large orchid self with flaring falls. A tangerine beard gives it 
added life and color. It is a beautiful variety for indoor arrange- 
ments. Early to midseason. H. C., 1947. Height 36 inches. 
GAYOSA (Williams, 1943) M. Each $1.00 
A rich and brilliant golden yellow Iris, whose standards and 
falls are slightful ruffled. 
GAY SENORITA (Salbach, 1944) Each $1.50 
A stunning variegata of huge size. Standards deep honey yel- 
low, falls golden yellow ground color, heavily overlaid deep 
brown with deeper brown veining. Good substance and does not 
fade. Early midseason. 40 inches. 
GILT EDGE (Whiting, 1941) M. Each 75c 
Delightfully distinct, this creamy, pale yellow iris with full 
standards and wide hafts. Falls the same but outlined clearly 
with an edging of deeper gold. 38 inches. 
GLAD TIDINGS (Whiting, 1947) (M. L. 34 in.) Each $2.00 
A novelty among the light chrome yellows. The flowers are 
very large, widely flared, ruffled and of heavy waxy substance. 
On account of its low branching with the lower blooms opening 
first, it is ideal for flower arrangement. 
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