“Blowers from the Wilds of Missouri” 
IRIS 
RED MAJESTY (G. Douglas, 1946) Each $3.50 
A self of deep Eugenia rose except for the yellow infusion at the 
center of the flower and a thick yellow beard. Large blooms of 
rounded form and heavy substance with perfect placement of the 
flowers on the five-way branching stalk. Vigorous. 35 in. Late. 
EM At TS) 1948: 
RED MESA (Heller, 1948) Each $8.00 
Midseason to late. 36 in. The falls are a deep bright satiny ma- 
hogany red without the common purplish cast, while the lighter 
standards are a brownish red of silky sheen. The gold beard is 
tipped with brown. 
RED SCARF (Heller, 1948) Each $8.00 
Midseason. 36 inches. This very brilliant red has been one of the 
brightest spots in Mr. Heller’s garden for the past few years. 
Standards and falls are of the same deep brilliant red color; 
however, the former are silky in texture while the falls are vel- 
vety. 
RED TORCH (H. Sass, 1947) Each $3.00 
M. L. This two toned compact flower stands out like a torch 
indeed. Rich gold bronze standards with the falls presenting a 
startling shade of pure velvety red—yes real red. Some of the 
experts claim this is the finest shade of red in the iris spectrum 
today! The form is compact, neatly rounded and the falls flare 
nicely. Moderate in height and size. 
RED VALOR (Nicholls, 1939) Each $1.00 
M. L. A superb red that gleams like a ruby; domed standards, 
semi-flaring falls. A jewel-like garnet red with sleek finish like 
polished leather and a brown beard; extra heavy substance. A 
rich, colorful and imposing iris. 38 inches. 
REGAL ROBE (Craig, 1948) Each $3.00 
Flaring flower of heavy substance, contrasted light violet and 
blue purple. Smooth haft. 
REMEMBRANCE (D. Hall, 1942) Each $1.00 
M. A soft pink blend with a suffusion of pale yellow throughout. 
The form, substance and branching are good and it makes a 
lovely bit of color in the garden. 38 inches. 
RENDEZVOUS (Tompkins, 1950) Each $12.50 
M. 38 in. A large and beautifully formed plicata of extremely 
clear and bright coloring. The ground work is a rich chrome 
yellow and the falls are edged with a brighter shade of red toned 
orange. Standards are broad and well domed and the very broad 
falls flare horizontally. Substance is very heavy and the finish 
is silken. Stock limited. 
RIDING HIGH (Lapham) 
M. A beautiful large deep velvety pink. 
ROCKET (Whiting, 1945) Each $5.00 
M. 36 inches. Outstanding and different. The brightness of this 
flower makes it outstanding from the color standpoint alone. 
A vivid, most brilliant smooth deep orange. Without question, 
the finest orange iris we have. The flowers are large, wide 
petaled, classically formed and of very heavy substance. A bril- 
liant piece of coloring. One of the outstanding iris. 
ROSE AMES (Norton, 1950) Each $15.00 
Standards at base lemon white deepening to lavender blue at the 
top. Domed standards. Falls lemon white at haft deepening to 
lavender blue at bottom. Beard lemon white at haft deepening 
to lemon at base. Large, strong flower, heavy stalk. Well 
branched. Fine substance. 
ROSE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge, 1947) Each $4.00 
When fully opened it is very pink indeed, a luscious color re- 
mindful of a ripe watermelon except for the slight coppery tints. 
About 3 feet in height, a strong grower, well branched. H. M., 
A. I. §., 1948. 
ROSE TOP (H. Sass, 1941) Each $1.50 
M. L. 34 inches. Rose toned plicata. The needlepointing of rose 
on cream yellow gives this plicata a merry personality. The 
casual ruffle seems to give the flower a curtsying grace that is 
most endearing. 
ROSY WINGS (Gage, 1935) Each 40c, 3 for 75c 
E. M. 38 inches. Dykes Medal 1939. Soft rose red flowers with 
a hint of copper shining through and brightened with bright 
orange beard. 
Each 40c, 3 for 75c 
ROSY FUTURE (Heller, 1948) Each $3.00 
Midseason to late. 40 inches. A beautiful large true deep rosy 
red with no suggestion of purple. The bloom has a satiny tex- 
ture and there are no reticulations, but the haft is shaded a 
rosy brown. 
ROYAL COACH Each 40c, 3 for 75c 
33 inches. Bright yellow ‘Plicata” beautifully bordered and dot- 
ted brown. A real gem. 
ROYAL SCOT (Hall, 1944) (H. M., 1944) Each $1.00 
A tall, large flowered red trimmed plicata of a pleasing tone ot 
Burgundy red. It is so heavily trimmed that at a distance it 
gives a red effect. Form, substance and stem are good, branch- 
ing is fair. It is a very vigorous grower and a free bloomer. 
RUBEO Each 50c 
48 inches. The flower is red of the richest velvety texture, heavy 
substance, perfect form, massive size and the stalk is nicely 
branched. In fact, it has every good quality. 
RUSSET WINGS (Wills, 1946) Each $4.50 
Smooth combination of copper and apricot with a russet tone. 
Gleaming gold dusting. Crisp flaring flowers. 
RUTH POLLOCK (H. Sass, 1939) Each 50c 
M. L. 30 in. A richly colored yellow plicata which is highly 
praised. Light yellow clearly edged and stitched red-brown. 
SABLE (Cook, 1938) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Almost black, a uniform shade of deepest blue-black-violet with 
blue beard. Sable has every attribute that a fine iris should 
possess—large size, tall stalks, thick substance and a wonder- 
fully lustrous sheen. 
SALMONETTE (Sass, 1946) Each $3.50 
E. M. A salmon pink iris from the famous Nebraska garden. 
Slightly elongated in form. Of particular interest to hybridizers 
due to its development from material in this well known garden. 
36 inches. 
SAMOVAR (D. Hall, 1941) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
HE. M. The color is coppery rose with standards lighter than the 
falls. It is very floriferous and makes a glowing mass of color. 
He M.A. I, S:, 19415 34 inches: 
SAN ANTONE (Kleinsorge, 1947) Each $4.00 
M. L. From the expert on blends comes this deep tan to sand 
brown self with copiously formed blooms, fine carriage and a 
touch of fluting. 36 inches. 
SARAH KINISH (D. Kinish, 1944) Each $2.00 
Light bicolored blue, falls edged lighter. 
SEA BLUE (Whiting, 1941) Each 50c 
M. A very fine almost true blue self, of good form and substance. 
The stalks are strong and well branched and the plants are 
very hardy and increase rapidly. 38 inches. 
SEA LARK (Muhlestein, 1946) Each $3.00 
M. An unusual blue iris. A slate blue with a flush of purple to- 
ward the center of both the standards and the falls. This flush 
or intensification of color is highly original and gives us an inter- 
esting blue unlike any other. 36 inches. 
SEQUATCHIE (Caldwell, 1944) Each $1.00 
A blend of coppery brown with infusion of rose and a bright 
blaze of metallic violet in the center of the falls. Call the color 
of metallic coppery rose-brown. H. M. 
SHARKSKIN (G. Douglas, 1942) Each $1.00, 3 for $2:00 
M. If you can visualize the silken material known as sharkskin 
you will have a good idea of the firm substance and almost vel- 
vety finish of this lovely tall white iris. The domed standards 
are very broad and have a strong mid-rib. The falls are arched 
and flaring with a pale yellow flush deep in the throat. The 
flowers are large and well proportioned to the ideally branched 
stalk. 44 inches. 
SHARON KAY (DeForest, 1946) Each $2.00 
M. 40 in. Bright shining lilac with lemon tipped white beard. 
Lovely. 
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