Introductions: 
are almost heart-shaped; having a notch in the end. It is further enhanced 
bya small linear patch of clear yellow. The petal is very slightly lighter 
than the sepal, but giving the impression of a beautiful clear self of sporty 
and beautiful appearance. An iris that impresses all who see it. $10.00. 
Seedlings of Sally Smith (Mrs. Alex F.) 
Mrs. Smith’s garden in Shreveport has long been a haven for good iris, 
iris lovers, and iris talk. Hers is perhaps the most comprehensive planting in 
the state. Here one sees the latest novelties planted beside the old favorites, 
all grown to perfection. From her thousands of seedlings she has selected 
the following, already familiar to the readers of the A.I.S. BULLETIN in 
which they have been acclaimed for several seasons. With great pleasure 
and for your enjoyment, I present for her: 
BLUE CHIP. (Reg. 1950). This iris 1s heralded as tne first blue of Abbe- 
ville form—an entirely new and much-sought-for coupling of form and color. 
The 6-inch flowers of hyacinth-blue have the form of Peggy Mae, long ac- 
knowledged the most perfect form of the Abbeville type. The 36-inch stalk 
with lateral branching displays the blooms to perfection. One of the most 
advanced iris to date. $15.00. 
ROYAL GEM. (Reg. 1947) H. C. 1950. Another iris of beautiful form, 
texture, substance, and coloring. The form is flat with overlapping floral 
segments; the petals stand stiffly at a 30-degree angle over the sepal; the 
sepals are flaring, are orbicular, and display a triangular signal patch of 
bright gold that does much to enhance the beauty of the intense red-violet of ~ 
the rest of the flower. The texture is of a high sheen velvet; the substance is 
firm. Three blooms open simultaneously on one stalk is common. Oceasion- 
ally there will be four. A most worthy iris. $10.00, 
SUNNY. (Reg. 1947). This clear yellow flower is a bright spot in any 
planting. On a 30-inch stalk are displayed its 51-inch flat flowers. Lateral 
branching helps make this one of our most floriferous yellow iris. A charm- 
ing variety. $5.00. 
And these are mine: 
BRIARWOOD PUNCH. (Reg. 1949.) This seedling of Cajun Joyeuse 
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