Introductions: 
Seedlings of Mrs. Hattie Bradford Clark (Mrs. C. C.) 
Mrs. Clark was one of the first enthusiasts in Shreveport to collect and 
hybridize the Louisiana irises. In her garden in Shreveport are grown only 
the best of what is available from the swamps and the seedling patches. Her 
discriminating taste is well known among the fans of these iris. So we are 
pleased to introduce these iris whom many have coveted since their first 
blooming. 
ADELAIDE BRADFORD. (Reg. 1949). Bieolors and bitones in the 
Louisiana group are rare. By crossing a decided bicolor, Contrast, by one 
with bitone tendencies, Mary Swords Debaillon, Mrs. Clark has achieved this 
excellent variety. The sepals are rose-violet with a yellow signal patch; the 
petals are off-white, veined violet; the dark style arms are long. Medium 
height. $10.00. 
GAY DECEIVER. (Reg. 1947). This well-named iris has unmistakable 
individuality. The large, flat, ruffled flowers have a cream background cov- 
ered with rose veining and a rose flush. At different stages of the flower’s 
age there are hints of gold, pink, buff, and apricot about it. The style arms 
are short and flat; the form is campanulate, yet flaring. The substance and 
texture are excellent. Medium height. $10.00. 
Seedlings of Caroline Dormon 
Miss Dormon is certainly no stranger to the iris world. Through her 
many articles in the BULLETIN and other periodicals including some in Eng.. 
land and Australia, through her lectures, and through her untiring correspond- 
ence, she has become familiar to all of us. In 1920, Miss Dormon collected 
her first Louisiana irises near Morgan City, Louisiana. Thus the records show 
that she was the first to grow these iris in the garden. There were probably 
others, but we do not know of them. When Dr. Small came to the state in 
1926 to collect and classify this group, he was surprised to find her collec- 
tion in North Louisiana. When Mary S. Debaillon saw Miss Dormon’s collec- 
tion, it inspired her not only to intensify her own efforts at collecting but 
to will her large and tasteful collection to her on her death. Miss Dormon 
named, registered, and made available to the public the best of this collec- 
tion, but was not satisfied to end her activities there. Through her seedlings 
se has advanced these iris to new paths of glory. The blooming of her seed- 
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