LOUISIANA PURCHASE. (Chowning, ’50). Flowers of good size, flat form, 
heavy substance, and color of antique ivory with faint overlay of burnt orange. 
Both petals and sepals frilled. Clean, sturdy foliage and erect stalk. 24 to 28 
inches. Record of parentage lost. Hardy. Mid-season. $7.50. 
MARY SWORDS DEBAILLON (Debaillon-Dormon). This huge 7” flower is 
one of our most spectacular. Is slightly bitone with lavender-rose sepals and or- 
chid-pink petals. Its signal patch is broad and yellow. Has proved an excellent 
parent. $.75. . 
MIDNIGHT STORM. (Chowning, ’50). Extremely dark inky-purple hybrid 
of Haile Selassie X (Hexagona X Arkansas Blue Foliosa). Broad segments, flat 
form and good substance. Large lemon signal patch on sepal. Narrow, clean 
foliage. 18 to 24 inches. Distinctive and hardy. Late Mid-season. $5.00. 
MIDSHIPMAN. (Richard, ’50). S. L. I. Show Winner ’49, H. M., A. I. S., 50. 
At its unveiling at the Lafayette Show in 1949 there was no doubt of the success 
of this variety. The large broad floral segments of wisteria violet are combined to 
create a most pleasing campanulate form that flares. The large spear-shaped signal 
patch of bright yellow is outlined by a deeper and redder violet. Flowers, fe? 
span; height, 36”. $5.00. 
MRS. ROBERT LEE RANDOLPH. (Kerper, ’50). On a tall, straight stalk of 
40 inches are displayed these unique flowers the color tones of which surround 
Cosmos in the color charts. The sepals of the large 6-inch flowers are almost heart- 
shaped, having a notch in the end. It is further enhanced by a 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. Withheld for propogation. 
NEW ORLEANS (Debaillon-Dormon). One of the showiest iris we have, a 
brilliant rose-pink, 8” flower span on a 30” to 36” stem. Won the Best Iris in the 
Show Award of the Soc. for La. Irises, 1945. $.75. 
OPAL DUSK. (Debaillon-Dormon). Once thought lost, it has recently ap- 
peared again. The beautifully formed flowers of campanulate form and overlapping 
floral segments display the blue and light violet hues of an opal and are so 
blended as to create an opalescent effect; thus the name. The stiff foliage that 
stands erect is unique. 30”. $3.50. 
OLD CORAL. (Debaillon-Dormon). When spread, this is the largest of the 
Abbeville irises. The color of the large drooping flowers is a blend of coral, tan, 
and amber tones. Its texture is of crepe. A valuable breeder. Flower span, 7”. 
Height, 36” to 39”. $2.00. 
PALE HANDS. (Conger, 750). ‘Pale Hands I love beside the Shalimar .. .” 
A favorite with those who like delicate shades. The large 7-inch flowers are 
slightly ruffled at the edge. Though large, it has grace, a delicate air about it. The 
color chart says that it’s geisha, but the effect is a much lighter and warmer pink, 
especially in the sun. 36 inches. Early to mid-season. $7.50. 
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