Lyont Jnisland Brings You One: 
JEWELS FOR YOUR GARDEN 
Bearded Iris 
An excellent selection of Standard Varieties, specially 
priced, will be found on Page 15. 
ALADDIN’S WISH (Murawska 1945) $2.00 
One of the most novel patterns in the bearded Iris. An appeal- 
ing shade of medium blue, with brushed markings of cream 
throughout the large flowers. Mid-season. 36”. 
ALBA SUPERBA (J. Sass 1943) $2.00 
Huge pure white broad petaled blooms of heavy substance, car- 
ried on tall well branched stalks. This iris increases rapidly. 38”. 
ALDURA (Larsen 1943) $1.00 
Delicately lovely in its soft clear blue etching on huge flowers 
of clear blue-white. This is one of the most distinctive plicatas 
in this color. Exceptionally fine substance and graceful flaring 
form. Mid-season. 36” 
ALICIA (Rowlins 1949) $10.00 
Clear cool silvery blue of smooth iridescent quality. This lovely 
blue comes from a Great Lakes and Gloriole cross. 36”. Mid-late. 
AMANDINE (G. Douglas 1946) $5.00 
This cool lemon cream self is a great favorite among the new 
cream Iris. Etched with the delicacy and clearness of Haviland 
china, yet of that wonderful substance which withstands adverse 
weather conditions so well. Blossoms are beautifully ruffled with 
board, rounded full petals of perfect form on well branched 
stalks. Award of Merit A.I.S. 1948. Late Mid-season to late. 36”. 
AMBER GEM (Salbach 1946) $3.00 
An appealing arrangement in shades of soft rose, blended with 
chestnut gold. Pronounced deeper brown veining on the falls. 
Garden effect is rose-amber. Flowers are large, beautifully formed 
and nicely placed on well branched stalks. Mid-season. 36”. 
AMIGO (Williamson 1934) 50c 
This rich amoena has light lavender standards and pansy-purple 
Palisnes Ole 
AMITY (Corey 1945) $1.50 
A daintily stitched plicata of soft white background, delicately 
etched in soft tints of blue. A picture worthwhile. 36”. 
AND THOU (Graves 1942) $1.00 
Pale wedgwood blue with a deeper flush of blue in the center of 
the blooms. Its ethereal quality makes one linger longer in ad- 
miration of this impressive Iris. Beautifully formed and of good 
substance. Hardy. Mid-season. 40”. 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting 1944) $1.00 
A rich and glowing self of brilliant burnt orange coloring. Flowers 
are of good size. Very late. 36”. 
ARCADIA BUTTERCUP (Milliken 1947) $3.50 
A clean and clear yellow of very deep tones. Not a tall Iris but 
its smooth texture, semi-flaring falls and good substance, make 
it a fine plant for the front of your flower beds. 30”. 
ARGUS PHEASANT (De Forest 1948) $15.00 
There are a few Iris of a solid self color with a beard that matches, 
but here is a new gorgeous golden Argus-brown with the same 
colored beard. Large flowers of smooth texture, pleasing form, 
and good branching. 38”. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1948. Award 
of Merit 1950, Late Mid-season to late. 
ATROUS (Gage 1943) $1.00 
A most popular and attractive deep red, with an influence of 
blackish purple in its color toning. 34”. 
IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY 
AZALEA (Nesmith 1946) $4.00 
Both attractive and charming is this lovely new color of Azalea 
pink with a flush of ivory over the entire flower, and coral pink 
beard. Flowers are medium sized. It is a generous bloomer and 
increases rapidly. Mid-season. 36”. 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943) $1.00 
Beautifully ruffled, crisp self of light lavender blue. A fine late 
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bloomer. Winter hardy. 34 
BALTIS (C. G. White 1948) $3.50 
An onco-bred of deep napthalene violet shades, which carries 
the oncocyclus characteristics. Three-way branching on_ stalks. 
Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1948. Very early. 30”. 
BANDMASTER (Hall 1944) $1.00 
Vigorous in growing habits, and a free bloomer. The color is a 
clear medium blue, which does not fade. It has large blooms of 
fine form, substance, and well branched. Mid-season. 36’. 
BARBARA ADAMS (Cahoon 1947) $2.50 
A smooth, rich deep blue-purple self of medium size with flar- 
ing falls and well formed standards. It is set off by a blue beard, 
tipped white. Late. 36’ 
BATAAN (Kleinsorge 1942) $1.50 
This is a novelty blend. Its dark blendings of copper, with plum, 
henna and rich brown make a most desirable color picture. 34”. 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach 1942) VEN 
This deep yellow self of even tone, fine form and heavy sub- 
stance, is a grand addition to any garden. Late Mid-season. 
BLACK & GOLD (Kleinsorge-Salbach 1943) $1.00 
A striking variegata, with standards of deep rich chrome yellow, 
and black maroon falls. Tall. Mid-season. 
BLACK BANNER (Nicholls 1947) S250 
A grand near black of intense coloring. Velvety and rich with the 
hafts of the fall petals almost solid in the same midnight hue of 
the flower. Late. 36”. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1947 
BLUE GLOW (Nicholls 1945) $2 50 
An impressive flower of deep rich blue with a brown flush on the 
haft of the fall petals. The beard is of near white. A decided sheen 
makes this one of the loveliest late bloomers. Honorable Mention 
A.LS. 1948. 36”. 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) $3.00 
Hailed by all who view it as top ranking Iris. In fact it was 
awarded the Dykes Medal 1950. The color is a near cornflower- 
blue with a silvery sheen. Good size blooms with full broad well 
proportioned petals. There are no haft markings to detract from its 
smoothness of beauty. A good grower with fine branching. Mid- 
lates 33: . 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1941) $1.00 
A sparkling and distinctive pure white, plicated with the clearest 
medium blue stipplings which appear to have been sprayed on. 
Mid-season. 38”. 
BLUE VALLEY (K. Smith 1947) $7.50 
This is one of the truest blues. It is a seedling from a Lake 
George x Great Lakes cross. The large ruffled blooms with flaring 
falls are medium blue which contiues well into the heart of the 
flower, with a smooth texture, and metallic sheen which sparkles 
throughout the entire flower. Mid-season. 36”. Award of Merit 
1949, 
