1951 Vutrvoductious 
COCK PHEASANT, Whiting 1951. No. 4659 (BAGHDAD X GARDEN FLAME). Mid- 
season to late, 34 inches. A flash of glowing color—like the plumage of a cock pheasant. 
Rich tapestry red or garnet, with a tantalizing overlay of terra cotta on the falls. The 
flowers are of moderate size, graceful form, firm substance and a sleek, well groomed 
finish. The height and branching are in good proportion to the bloom and foliage. This 
seedling was much admired by Mr. Pilkington and Mr. DeForest when they were here 
a few years ago, and by Mr. Rogers and Mr. Wills, among other visitors, last year. The 
plants are strong and hardy with generous bloom and increase. $15.00 
COGNAC, Whiting 1951. No. 4677 (PRAIRIE SUNSET X VEISHEA). Late, 40 inches. 
A smooth and satisfying amber tan self, about the color of French brandy. The flowers 
are very large, shapely and symmetrical. The wide full petals are gracefully but not 
heavily ruffled. The stalks are tall, strong and fairly well branched, making an im- 
posing garden picture. This iris was one of Mr. Hans Sass’s favorites among our 
seedlings. The plants are vigorous in growth with good blooming habits. $10.00 
CREVETTE, Whiting 1951. No. 4710 (NYLON & LOOMIS S Q 72). Midseason, 34 
inches. A shell pink near self with a tangerine beard. A modest sized flower of delight- 
fully fresh, creamy shrimp pink coloring. The flowers are trim and neat, on strong 
stalks of well proportioned branching. Makes a winsome and refreshing color effect in 
the garden. The plants bloom freely and increase rapidly. $5.00 
FROST GLINT, Whiting 1951. No 4316 (VATICAN PURPLE X WEST POINT). Mid- 
season to late, 34 inches. A cold blue white iris that has a most intriguing form and 
amazingly heavy substance. The flowers are large with closely domed, ruffled standards 
and widely flaring, heavily ruffled falls. The newly opened blooms are quite blue toned, 
clearing to near white later, and lasting for days. The stalks are strong and adequately 
branched. Even so, the huge, heavy blooms sometimes cause the stalks to lean unless 
planted in full sun. Many visitors, including judges, have urged us to introduce it, in 
spite of this occasional deflection. The plants are very robust and free with bloom and 
increase. $10.00 
OPERA PINK, Whiting 1951. No. 4635 (SHANNOPIN X PATHFINDER). Midseason 
to late, 40 inches. A light creamy pink self that has attracted considerable attention. 
We have been trying for some years to get a clear pink iris without a tangerine beard. 
Although too light for some tastes, OPERA PINK is a step toward this goal. There is 
no hint of orchid and the beard is cream colored. The flowers are large, broad and full, 
of classical form and heavy substance. The tall, strong stalks are well branched, the 
plants hardy and prolific. $10.00 
PIRATE KING, Whiting 1951. No 4631 (VATICAN PURPLE X VAGABOND PRINCE). 
Late, 34 inches. A very deep blue purple self, a bold and daring character. The 
blooms are very large with widely flaring falls and weather proof substance. The heavy 
beard is blue, tipped yellow at the throat, the wide hafts have a smooth brown overlay 
which does not extend onto the falls. The texture is glossy; the deep, rich color does 
not fade. The stalks are strong and quite well branched, the plants vigorous and 
hardy. $5.00 
THISTLE BLOOM, Whiting 1951. No. 466 (SHANNOPIN X PATHFINDER). Mid- 
season, 36 inches. Never before have we named three irises from the same seed pod. 
A lucky cross? Perhaps, but we saw great possibilities in the clear toned pink amoena, 
SHANNOPIN, with its excellent branching, even though its blooms are small. Crossed 
with our “fat pink” PATHFINDER, every seedling was a credit to its parents. MAY- 
TIME is the clearest amoena of the group, OPERA PINK the purest self, and THISTLE 
BLOOM a blended amoena type, in orchid pink or thistle tones. The flowers are large, 
firm, and of classically rounded form. The stalks are strong and well branched and 
produced freely from hardy, robust plants. $10.00 
Our 1951 introductions are priced very moderately. This does not mean that our 
standard of quality is slipping. We have so much material to choose from that we can 
wait till we have sufficient stock to warrant a lower introductory price. 
ONE EACH OF THE SEVEN 1951 INTRODUCTIONS FOR $50.00. 
