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CHAMOIS (Kleinsorge 1944) M. Pure chamois in color, 
this very large flowered variety has a soft satiny finish 
that sparkles as if dusted with frost crystals. The flowers 
are beautifully formed with standards and falls waved at 
the edges. A self with no venations. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. 
A. M., A. I. S. 1948. 36 in. $2.50 
CHANTILLY (D. Hall 1945) This is a distinct novelty with 
lovely ruffled flowers of lavender flushed with gold at the 
haft. The edges of both standards and falls are so heavily 
crimped that they give the appearance of being edged with 
lace. Dainty and charming with well branched stalks. H. M., 
A. I. .S. 1945. A. M., A. 1..S. 1947. 36 in. $2.00 
CHERIE (D. Hall 1947) M. Large ruffled flamingo pink 
self of good form with brilliant tangerine beard. Gives a 
very pink effect in the garden. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. A.M., 
A. I. S. 1949. Dykes Medal 1951. 34 in. $12.00 
CHIQUITA (Knowlton 1951) L. This iris has been greatly 
admired by garden visitors ever since its first flowering, and 
in 1949 received the award of Highly Commended. The color 
pattern is similar to that of Amigo and Louise Blake, but 
the blooms are larger and more brilliant with the flowering 
stalks taller and much better branched. The very pale blue- 
lavender standards are closed and firmly held; the flaring 
deep velvety blue-purple falls are distinctly embroidered at . 
the edges with the same almost white color of the standards. 
The firm textured flowers are exquisitely ruffled on both 
standards and falls. Few iris have the charm and grace of 
this late flowering near Amoena. H. C., A. I. S. 1949. H. M., 
Agel. 1951s 36, in. $12.00 
CHIVALRY (J. Wills 1944) M. An impressive flower that is 
deeper in color than Great Lakes, larger in size, and with 
exceptionally heavy substance. The domed standards are 
large and full. The flaring falls are broad hafted, firm and 
strong. The inconspicuous beard is orange changing to blue 
at the tip. Both standards and falls are ruffled at the edge. 
The placement of the blooms on the well branched stalk is 
excellent, and the growth is vigorous. H.M., A.I. 8.1944. 
A.M., A.I.S. 1946. A.M., R.H.S. 1950, Dykes Medal 1947. 
36 in. $3.00 
CHOIR BOY (Schreiner 1947) L. The flowers have milk 
white standards that soon pale to clear white. The falls are 
deep blue without the usual purple tinge. Medium height 
with fair branching. 34 in. $1.50 
CLOTH OF GOLD (Whiting 1945) M. Brilliant color and 
profusion of bloom are the outstanding features of this 
bright but deep yellow self. Neat trim flowers of heavy 
substance that make a most effective clump in the garden. 
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CLOUD CASTLE (Graves 1944) M. An exquisite and ef- 
fective pale wistaria blue. The standards are broad and 
roundly domed with a distinct fluting at the edge. The ruf- 
fled falls are wide and flaring. There is an indefinable charm 
about this iris that always attracts the attention of garden 
visitors. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. A. M., A. I. S. 1949. 387 in. $2.00 
COLONIAL DAME (G. Douglas 1950) M. Cool and refresh- 
ing, this charming light blue has an airy grace that will ap- 
peal to all iris lovers. The full, ruffled standards are firmly 
held, the flaring falls are crisp and firm with delightful ruf- 
fling at the edges. Floriferous with well branched stalks 
and vigorous growth. Plant near Syllabub for lovely com- 
bination of color, H, C., A. I. S. 1949. 36 in. $5.00 
COLOR SERGEANT (H. F. Hall 1948) M.L. The broad and 
perfectly domed standards are a blending of malaga and an- 
tique ruby (Maerz & Paul). The flaring falls are antique ruby 
with deeper velvety flush, bordered by ruffled edges of lighter 
malaga. Beard deep brownish yellow. Handsome and out- 
standing in the ranks of rich deep reds, the large flowers have 
strong firm substance. 8 to 10 blooms on 4 way branching 
very sturdy stalk. Vigorous foliage and rapid increase. H. C., 
A, I.,S. 1947. 40: in. $4.50 
COPPER BEECH (Nesmith 1950) L. Few jris have the rich 
glowing tones and glistening finish of this henna and copper 
blend. The falls have an under color of copper rose with a 
Brazil red overflush on the semi-flaring falls. The roundly 
domed standards are a blending of these two colors set off by 
the old gold beard. The whole effect is a rich sparkling cop- 
per. Eight to ten flowers on well branched stalk. 38 in. $4.50 
CORDOVAN (Kleinsorge 1946) M. The color resembles that 
of firm smoothly finished Cordovan leather. A rich brown- 
red.: H. M., A. I. S:1947% A.M; A: ISS.1951. Av Moi. Bb: 
1951. 36 in. $1.50 
CORPORAL MARY (Graves 1949) M. This iris was named 
for Mr. Edward Watkins’ daughter who was in the WACS 
and served in the South Pacific, and was chosen by him as 
being an iris of special merit. Large firm flowers with pale 
lemon cream standards roundly domed, and broad flaring falls 
of white with a delicate tracery of cream at the edges. Full 
yellow beard. The firm textured blooms are well spaced on 
tall widely branched stalks. H.C., A. I. S. 1948. H. M., A. I. 
S. 1949. 42 in. $6.50 
COURTIER (D, Hall 1947) M. The deepest pink of the Hall 
Flamingo pinks. Not quite as good form as Cherie, but the 
color is outstanding. Very prominent deep tangerine beard. 
Strong stalks. H. C., A. I. S. 1944. 30 in. $3.50 
COVER GIRL (G. Douglas 1949) L. The dominant color is 
bright pure pink with a blending of deep buff and yellow on 
the upper part of the wide hafted falls. The standards and 
falls are trimly ruffled and the whole flower has a brightness 
and sheen that is very attractive. Late blooming, with firm 
substanced flowers and good branching. 30 in. $3.50 
CRITERION (G. Douglas 1951) M. L. Mr. Douglas has been 
very successful in producing fine amoenas and this one lives 
up to the high standard he has set in selecting seedlings 
for introduction. The well domed standards are white, faint- 
ly veined with very pale blue; the semi-flaring falls are clear 
blue-violet with a distinct edging of white in sharp contrast 
to the center of the falls. A prolific bloomer, it is the best 
amoena that Mr. Douglas has developed from the standpoint 
of breeding, for it sets seeds both ways. The firm substanced 
flowers are carried on strong, especially well branched stalks; 
four branches and terminal with 9 to 14 buds. A great addi- 
tion to the amoena class. 38 in. $18.50 
DANUBE WAVE (Schreiner 1947) M. This medium blue 
comes from a crossing of Anitra and Narain, and combines 
the good qualities of the parents. A rich shade of marine 
blue that gives a very blue effect. Firm substanced blooms. 
well branched stalk. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. A. M., A. I. S. 1951. 
38 in. $4.00 
DESERT DUSK (Nesmith 1951) M. L. A richly colored 
blend of Vassar Tan and Kaiser Brown (Maerz and Paul) en- 
livened by the rhododendron blaze on the falls. The stand- 
ards are firm and closely held of lighter tone than the falls. 
The deep bronzy brown semi-flaring falls are set off by the 
iridescent purple surrounding the rich yellow beard. The 
flowers have very firm substance and the stalks are strong 
and especially well branched. An iris that commands atten- 
tion in the garden. Late and long season of bloom. This 
iris increases rapidly and in consequence I am able to offer 
it at a moderate price. 10 or more blooms, 4 branches and 
terminal. 40 in. $6.00 
