Personality Parade of 1957 
Since its inception just five years ago, the popularity of the Personality Parade has 
grown to such an extent that we were unable to fill all the orders last year, in spite of 
having a good stock. We are glad to know that you enjoy these varieties as much as 
we do. Rather than to completely withdraw some of the “Regulars” for propogation 
we are listing those of which the stock is limited, at a net price and will fill as many 
orders for them as possible. 
In bringing you this years new members of the Parade, we feel that in a way we 
already have your approval of them since we kept a list of the seedlings (Under con- 
sideration for a “Parade” spot) that seemed to be favorites with all of last years visitors. 
From the most popular of these we have selected and are presenting the following varieties. 
We think that those of you who don’t already know them by number will like them as 
well as those who do. . 
FLANDERS. (Tompkins 1951) M. 38 in. A glowing, dark Ruby red of large size and 
lovely flaring form, this has great brilliance and carrying power. A shimmering 
velvety finish enhances the rich coloring. Strong stalks with fine branching. The 
only fault we have ever found with this,—and that a minor one, is that in extra dry 
seasons it could stand a bit more substance. However, this: may be due to its 
extra large size as we have never known it to burn or wither in intense heat, as so 
many reds are prone to do. One of our favorites and proving to be an outstanding 
parent. No. 47-89. Aria x Matador. 
GLOXINIA. (Tompkins 1951) M 38 in. A large and nicely formed flower of glistening 
blue purple, very similar in color to that shade so common to the Gloxinia. A pale 
lemon and blue beard accents the deeper color of the flowers. A husky grower with 
strong well branched stalks. This is the pod parent of our popular “Courtesy” and 
is proving to be a fine parent either way. Also sets seed readily to Onco pollen. 
No. 46-91. Blue Shimmer x Lovely Day. 
PULCHRITUDE. (Tompkins 1951) M-L. 38-40 in. One of the largest we have ever seen 
and certainly the largest White, this is a most impressive Iris with very broad petals 
and beautiful form. The flowers have a gleaming velvety finish and glow of lemon 
gold throughout the throat that seems to add to the purity of its color giving it a 
luminous quality not often found in white Iris. Tall stalks with wide branching, 
quite in proportion to the size of the flowers. No. 49-101. (Snow Velvet x Miss 
Bishop) x Ave Maria. 
SWEET TALK. (Tompkins 1951) M. 40 in. A large exquisitely formed flower of new 
and unusual coloring. Pale Heather pink flushed silvery lilac with a faint creamy 
lemon glow, like reflected moonlight, through the throat area. Beautiful in garden 
clumps even in the evening when its silvery tones seem truly luminescent. Delightful 
for cut flower use. No. 48-70. Chansonette x ((Rameses x Lullaby) x Moonlit Sea). 
TROUSSEAU. (Tompkins 1951) M-L. 38 in. A medium large flower with smooth petals 
and semi-flaring form, this shell pink seems to be different than the majority of its type. 
The rich pink seems to be applied over a ground of pure white, giving the whole 
flower a creamy smoothness that is further accented by a beard of the same shade 
of pink Much admired in the garden last season. No. 49-178. (((Spring Maid x Far 
West) x Flora Zenor) x (Hall 42-05 x SQ73)) x Pink Tower. 
Personatily Parade Regulars 
ANY 6 DIFFERENT $5.00 20 FOR $15.00 
ANY 10 FOR $8.00 
Varieties marked NET, $1.00 each. 
BALLAD. (Tompkins 1949) M-L. 38 in. A medium large flower of excellent form and 
heavy substance, this is a light pink self of about the shade called baby ribbon pink. 
A pale lemon beard adds to the delicate beauty of the flower. No. 45-15. Snoqualmie 
x F. Zenor) x (Matula x Loomis Q51). 
BANDIT. (Tompkins 1950 E-ML. 37 in. A large flowered and very broad petaled iris 
of deep Antique Ruby, The coloring is solid with only a few tiny yellowish venations 
showing in the throat. A real Top Notch red and a wonderful parent. The Parentage 
on this was printed in reverse last year. Limited stock. No. 47-1. Cape Bon x 
Redward. Net $1.00. 
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