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The key to the initials indicating the various seasons is printed at ARAB CHIEF (Whiting, 1944). L. 36’. H.M. 1936. Brilliant burnt orange 
the bottom of every LEFT-hand page. Iris. One of the most colorful flowers, has good lasting qualities 
Awards are listed as follows: sie: $1.00 
H.M. A.I1.S.—Honorable Mention, American Iris Society. ARCTIC (Kleinsorge, 1940). M. 40". A.M. 1942. A gleaming creamy 
white Iris with a heart of gold. Ruffled close standards and broad 
A.M. A.IL.S.—Award of Merit, American Iris Society. fall with enamel-like finish. 50c 
Dykes Medal—Higest award of American Iris Society. ARETHUSA (Gage, 1937). M. 40”. H.M. 1937. Large Daphne red 
Following each variety name are given: flowers growing on tall, well branched stalks. A bronze beard 
blends into the golden-bronze hatft. 50c 
ARGUS PHEASANT (DeForest, 1948). M. 38”. A.M. 1950. A flawless 
self of Argus brown, with matching beard. Flowers large and 
Season (Very Early, Early, Early to Midseason, Midseason, Mid- flaring. A striking new brown Iris. $15.00 
season Late, and Very Late); 
Name of originator; 
Year of introduction; 
. ei ATROUS (Gage, 1943). M. 34’. Seen from afar Atrous appears to be a 
Height of plant in inches. very black Iris, but on approaching, the smouldering red burgundy 
colors flame out and grow intensely. $1.50 
AVE MARIA (Tompkins, 1944). ML. 40”. These enormous oval flowers 
of awe inspiring size stand stately and tall, reflecting their own 
ACTION FRONT (P. Cook). EM. 36”. Large full petaled flowers of glory. $1.00 
gleaming coppery red. The solidly colored haft is brightened by the 
ACADIA (Tompkins, 1946). M. 40’. A gleaming yellow Iris. The flowers 
have a satiny finish and are of good form and substance. $1.00 
brilliant yellow beard. $1.00 AZURE SKIES (Pattison, 1943). ML. 36”. A ruffled self of pale lavender 
blue, whose firm, domed standards and almost horizontal falls are 
ADMIRATION (K. Smith, 1946). L. 38”. H.M. 1947. Ruffled flowers of accentuated by a white beard. $1.00 
deep golden yellow. The substance is firm and branching and 
stalk is good. $5.00 
ADVENTURE (Grant, 1941). M. 36”. H.M. A.I.S. 1943. Large plicata, 
cream ground and stitching of raspberry make a pleasing picture. 
50c 
ALADDIN’S WISH (Murawska, 1945). M. 36’. Lovely large flowers, 
whose cream background is heavily brushed with dulcet blue. $2.00 
ALASTOR (Spender, 1940). M. 36. A.M. 1941. A l'vely deep pink Iris, 
with a tangerine beard trimming the brownish haft. 60c 
ALBA SUPERBA (J. Sass, 1943). M. 36’. H.M. A.I.S. 1943. Pure white 
flowers of huge size. The substance and growing qualities are of 
the best. $2.00 
ALEPPO PLAIN (Sass, 1943). M. 36”. This exceptional plicata has a 
background of light yellow peppered with red on its edges. $1.50 
ALONA (DeForest, 1945). M. 38”. This beautiful ruffled pink blend 
deserves a place in your garden. Flowers well spaced, and of fine 
form, texture. $1.50 
ALPINE GLOW (Kleinsorge, 1945). M. 40". H.M. 1946. Large flowers of 
rose and lilac. A golden beard brightens the brown hatt. $1.50 
ALZA HOLA (Snyder, 1941). M. 38”. The standards of this flower are 
of airy white with a blue suffusion tipped with a golden glow, the 
falls of soft blue are edged with gold. Flowers large. 75c 
AMANDINE (Douglas, 1946). L. 36’. A.M. 1948. These cool cream 
colored flowers have just a tinge of lemon to add brightness to their 
beauty. Petals are wide, substance is weather resistant. $5.00 
AMIGO (Willicmson, 1934). E.M. A.M. 1938. Pansy colored flowers 
with standards of lavender and deep purple velvety falls that are 
edged with the color of the standards. Always a favorite. 50c 
AND THOU (Graves, 1942). M. 40’. H.M. 1942. This Iris of pale mist 
blue white deepens in intensity with a faint blue flush at the hatft. 
A deep blue beard tipped white adds a novel touch to the large 
flowers. ae $1.00 
ANITRA (H. Sass, 1936). ML. 36". H.M. 1937: ‘Silvery sky blue flowers 
of great size and good substance, make this a favorite in the 
garden. 40c 
APHRA (Mitchell, 1941). M. 48’. Pure old gold describes this large 
heavy textured Iris, symmetrically formed, lightly flushed at the 5 
base of the falls with clear yellow. 50c AZURE SKIES 
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