Our 1951 Iutieductions 
APRICOT SUPREME. (Tompkins 1951) M. 38-4 in. A self of rich gleaming Apricot 
Pink with a full beard of deep Geranium pink. The flowers are very well formed 
and of large size with broad full petals. Stalks are tall and strong with extra choice 
branching. The plants are very hardy with luxuriant foliage. Highly Commended 
by A.I.S. 1950. No. 49-36 ((Spring Maid x Far West) x (SQ73 x Hall 42-05)) x 
TIES tet gua meee ee Se ee SS EE el oe $25.00 
GUIDING STAR. (Tompkins 1951) M. 38 in. A Lemon Gold of pure and intense color, 
this is a self even to the beard. Almost unbelievably brilliant, the whole flower 
accents the color alone; the same coloring that is found in the edging of varieties such 
as Mattie Gates. A descendent of Acadia, this has the smoothness of that variety 
in larger and more brilliant flowers of heavy substance and beautifully rounded 
broad form. Placement is good on sturdy well branched stalks. No. 49-116 (Damascus 
Ste tO CAdia eer ai aeGS ee 28 See ee ee ee 5 ~-_.-..- $10.00 
KWILSENA (Tompkins 1951) M. 38 in. This is one of the results of our program in 
breeding toward true red. While not in itself a red, it nevertheless remains one of 
the most stunning varieties we have produced, and we believe, one of the most 
valuable in the red breeding line. A brilliant red brown self with self colored beard, 
Kwilsena is the richest and cleanest flower of this color we have seen. It is unusual 
too in that its color makeup seems to come from a basic coloring of deep Cardinal Red 
completely overlaid with smooth Chocolate. This color combination makes the 
flower appear to be a Red Brown self when viewed close at hand or in somber 
lights, but when it is seen from a short distance with the sun shining on or through 
it the whole flower appears to be a glowing Carmine Red self. Flowers are large, 
beautifully formed and well placed on nicely branched stalks. No. 49-5. Aria x 
Sra es asiet Neate) ae Nets ne eS ee $25.00 
ONE CLEAR CALL. (Tompkins 1951) M. 36 in. A pure white that commanded a lot 
of attention and much favorable comment when seen in the garden last year, The 
flowers are very large with extra broad petals and extremely heavy substance. The 
standards are well domed and the falls are held rigidly horizontal. A lovely ruffling 
around the petals gives the large flowers an airy grace not often found in Iris of this 
size. The bright green foliage is lush in growth and the rate of increase is good. 
Highly Commended by A.I.S. 1950. No. 49-128. (Fleecy Skies x Sharkskin) x (K. 
eh Ci) ae eens ee ie ne eee ean eee a $20.00 
RIO VALLEY. (Tompkins 1951) M-L. 38 in. We offer you Rio Valley with the utmost 
pride as we feel it to be one of our top-most achievements. We believe that once 
you see it you will agree that we are justified in our opinion. The large, ruffled 
flowers are beautifully formed and very heavily substanced. The color is a brilliant 
shade of golden Tobacco brown, smoothly applied, giving a clean unveined flower. 
The brilliant colors of the Electric blue signal patch at the tip of the beard and the 
rosy flush around it, seem to be caught and reflected in the gold dust and lacquer 
like finish of the petals, giving the whole flower a brightly iridescent appearance. 
Stalks are strong with excellent branching and good placement. No. 49-97. ((Three 
Oaks x Honeyflow) x Copperclad) x (Tobacco Road x Copperclad). Net------ $25.00 
STARKIST. (Tompkins 1951) M-L. 38 in. Under No. 49-177, this new plicata was 
much admired in our garden last year. The large smoothly tailored blooms have 
excellent form with full rounded petals of heavy substance. The flowers of rich 
gleaming Ivory have a half inch wide border of Rusty Rose, Cinnamon and Gold 
dots and sandings that extends completely around both the standards and falls. 
The standards are delicately flushed with the same colors. The finish is enamel 
like with a light dusting of gold that seems to throw a faint lemon aura over the 
whole flower. An unusually large number of buds give this a long bloom season. 
Stalks are strong and well branched. No. 49-177. (Occidental x Ruth Pollock) 
MEN AtviGe fhe). oe =~ -- ----- - + - 2 2 === === $15.00 
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