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CHIQUITA (Knowlton 1951) L. This iris has been greatly 
admired by garden visitors ever since its first flowering, and 
in 1949 received the award of Highly Commended. The color 
pattern is similar to that of Amigo and Louise Blake, but 
the blooms are larger and more brilliant with the flowering 
stalks taller and much better branched. The very pale blue- 
lavender standards are closed and firmly held; the flaring 
deep velvety blue-purple falls are distinctly embroidered at 
the edges with the same almost white color of the standards. 
The firm textured flowers are exquisitely ruffled on both 
standards and falls. Few iris have the charm and grace of 
this late flowering near Amoena. H.C., A.I.S. 1949. 36 in. 
$15.00 
KEZAR LAKE (Knowlton 1951) M. A clear medium blue 
that was named for the beautiful Maine lake where for many 
years the Knowltons spent their summers. The first time 
I saw this iris I was impressed by the blueness of its color. 
A self with large flowers that is more blue and without the 
self veining that is found in Great Lakes, one of its parents. 
~The wide standards are domed and firmly held by the strong 
midrib; the rounded falls are broad and flaring with a slight 
fluting at the edges. The flowers seem to have an almost 
enameled finish and that certain something which makes an 
iris distinctive. Tall with almost perfect branching, this iris 
withstands rain, sun and wind unusually well. Four branch- 
es and terminal with 8 to 10 buds. H.C., A.I.S. 1948. in. 
15.00 
DESERT DUSK (Nesmith 1951) M. L. A richly colored 
blend of Vassar Tan and Kaiser Brown (Maerz and Paul) en- 
livened by the rhododendron blaze on the falls. The stand- 
ards are firm and closely held of lighter tone than the falls. 
The deep bronzy brown semi-flaring falls are set off by the 
iridescent purple surrounding the rich yellow beard. The 
flowers have very firm substance and the stalks are strong 
and especially well branched. An iris that commands atten- 
tion in the garden. Late and long season of bloom. This 
iris increases rapidly and in consequence I am able to offer 
it at a moderate price. 10 or more blooms, 4 branches and 
terminal. 40 in. $8.00 
BELVIDERE (Nesmith 1951) M. A self of brilliant copper 
tones larger and much richer in color than Bryce Canyon, 
one of its parents. The standards are roundly domed and 
firmly held and are just a shade lighter than the flaring falls. 
Throughout the flower there is a flush of reddish bronze that 
adds to its carrying qualities in the garden. Beard deep 
bronzy yellow. A very handsome iris with firm substanced 
flowers. 8 to 10 flowers, 3 branches and terminal. 40 in. 
$10.00 
BEARDLESS IRIS INTRODUCTIONS 
LOUISIANA IRIS INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1951 
SUSIE KLINE (Trichel 1951.) This beautiful iris was named 
for Mrs. Susie F. Kline an eminent garden authority in 
Northern Louisiana, and under the name Big Crest Mauve 
was greatly admired by Mrs. Guy Rogers, and mentioned in 
her article “Meeting at Lafayette” in the July 1950 A.I.S. 
Bulletin. The flowers are clear rose-mauve with a wide 
triangular gold signal patch. The blooms are large, of firm 
texture, measuring 5 in. or more across and are carried on 
tall sturdy stalks. 35 in. $8.00 
HAILE SELASSIE II (Trichel 1951) Dark, rich, and hand- 
some this very deep maroon is even more brilliant than its 
parents Haile Selassie and Dark Mystery (an almost black 
seedling) and combines the good qualities of both. The flower 
is a self with the very velvety broad sepals enlivened by the 
intense gold signal patch. Full open flowers on erect stems, 
it is free flowering and increases rapidly. 34 in. $7.00 
LILLIAN BOULDIN (Trichel 1951). Chosen by Mrs. Trichel’s 
daughter to bear her name, this rich tan pink is so full of 
brilliant warm glowing tones that it stands out in any plant- 
ing. The dominant colors are deep salmon and golden tan 
with the 5 in. flowers well spaced on stalks that rise above 
the foliage. 35 in. $5.00 
EMMA SAMPLE (Trichel 1951) Pink or rose flowers al- 
ways attract attention in the garden, and it is especially true 
of this bright rose iris set off by a very showy gold signal. 
Tall with evenly spaced pretty flowers held well above the 
foliage. 39 in. $6.00 
PEARL RIVER WHITE VIRGINICA. A collected iris that 
Mrs. Mary DeBaillon first sent to Mrs. Trichel. It has re- 
ceived so much favorable comment that Mrs. Trichel and I 
think it should be introduced to the public. A pure white 
that Mr. Geddes Douglas said is the most beautiful and im- 
pressive white beardless iris that he has seen. 26 in. $5.00 
GIANT YELLOW ABBEVILLE IRIS. These are collected 
iris of soft creamy yellow coming from a group of Louisiana 
iris with lush foliage and strong, well branched stalks. The 
broad flowers rise well above the foliage and are most at- 
tractive. 40 in. $5.00 
SIBERIAN IRIS INTRODUCTION FOR 1951 
ROYAL ENSIGN (H. F. Hall 1951) Bright flowers that 
carry well are always welcome in the garden, and this stun- 
ning new Siberian has great life and beauty in its unusual 
combination of color. The standards are lilac purple (No. 
031), erect and firm, the rounded falls are the same color 
as the standards with a sea blue area (No. 043) in the heart 
of the flower. Full firm substanced flowers and excellent 
branching. A very brilliant iris that is a valuable addition 
to the Siberian group. 38 in. $8.00 
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