MANILA MOON. (Tompkins 1952) M-VL. 38-42 in. A sister seedling to Surrender, 
this is entirely different in color makeup and has been much in demand by garden 
visitors, being sought after for both its breeding possibilities and for use in arrange- 
ments. The flowers are large, of good form and heavily substanced. Standards 
are near pure Oyster White and the falls are Chartreuse with a heavy over-all 
flush of Olive Green. As a parent it should be good for plicatas, light bicolor amoenas, 
blends and for the much anticipated greens. 
No. 49-132. Lamplit Hour x Pink Tower. 
Personality Parade Regulars 
Any 6 different $5.00 
Any 10 different $8.00 
Except varieties marked Net. $1.00 
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. Pale lemon beard. 
BANDIT. (Tompkins 1950) E-ML. 7 in. A large flowered and very broad petaled iris 
of deep Antique Ruby. The coloring is solid with only a few tiny yellowish vena- 
tions showing in the throat. A real Top Notch red and a wonderful parents. Net $1.00. 
COURTESY. (Tompkins 1950) M. 38 in. A very large and excellently formed flower 
of pure white with a faint flush of blue at the throat and a heavy blue beard. Net $1.00. 
FANTASIA. (Tompkins 1949) M. 36 in. Large ruffled flowers of good form and sub- 
stance in a blended shade of rich violet, rose and mulberry. Massive and showy. 
FLANDERS. (Tompkins 1951) M. 38 in. A flaring dark ruby red of large size and fairly 
heavy substance. Excellent stalks with good branching. Proving to be a good breeder. 
GLOXINIA. (Tompkins 1951) M. 38 in. A large and excellently formed flower of glisten- 
ing blue purple. A pale lemon and blue tipped beard adds greatly to its beauty. A 
husky grower with strong well branched stalks. Excellent as either a pod or pollen 
parent. Seeds readily to Onco pollen. 
MAGIC MIST. (Tompkins 1950) E-L. A rich chamois buff with a faint infusion of 
flesh pink and often touched with pale blue around the beard. Large flowers with 
broad oval petals and a lustrous sparkling finish. 
MATADOR. (Tompkins 1949) Sold out for this year. 
MAYAN MAGIC. (Tompkins 1948) M. 38 in. A luscious blend of coppery orange and 
pink. Heavily ruffled, especially when fully established. Beautiful in clump form. 
MOON SONG. (Tompkins 1949) M-L 37 in. A large, well formed flower with broad 
oval petals, this has good substance with a sleek, lustrous finish. The color is a 
bright clean orchid that is given depth and life by an undertone of cream and a 
touch of Moonbeam yellow in the throat. 
PULCHRITUDE. (Tompkins 1951) M-L 38-40 in. One of the largest Iris we have grown, 
this huge white is a most impressive Iris with very large broad petals and beautiful 
form. The flowers have a gleaming velvety finish and a glow of cream lemon 
throughout the throat seems to add to its coloring, giving it a creamy but luminous 
quality. Tall, strong stalks with excellent branching. Net $1.00. 
SALOME. (Tompkins 1950) M. 38 in. A large, full bodied flower of glowing amber with 
a rayed overlay of soft orange red. The petals have a crimped and lacy edge. 
SWEET TALK. (Tompkins 1951) M. 38 in. A large and exquisitely formed flower of 
luminous lilac with a silvery overlay and cream lemon tone throughout the throat 
area. Smooth broad petals with very lustrous finish and heavy substance. 
SNOWBLUSH. (Tompkins 1948) Sold out for this year. 
THE INTRUDER. (Tompkins 1949) M-L. 40 in. A very dark purple black with a slight 
tone of blue and a brushing of brown on the haft. Very large flower. 
TORCH SONG. (Tompkins 1948) Sold out for this year. 
TROUSSEAU. (Tompkins 1951) Sold out for this year. 
WAR CRY. (Tompkins 1950) Sold out for this year. 
WHITE WATERS. (Tompkins 1948) E-M. 38-42 in. Sparkling opaque white with a faint 
hint of blue throughout. Classically formed flowers on excellently branched stalks. 
Pods very readily to Onco pollen. 
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