Creations of DAVE HALL in Illinois 
CHERIE (D. Hall ‘47) *&*«* HM ‘47, AM ‘49, Sym. ‘50. $15.00; 3 for $30.00 
Pink loveliness unsurpassed! In fact, in the very short time since its intro- 
duction Cherie has become the standard by which all other pink Iris are 
compared. It is my personal favorite of all Tall Bearded Iris. So outstanding 
that the American Iris Society illustrated it in color'in Bulletin 109. A 
delightful light flamingo pink of remarkable purity of tone. Large, beau- 
tifully ruffled flowers of excellent form and gracefulness. 
Among the five Runners Up for the 1950 Dykes Medal Cherie was first 
and received 47 votes, almost twice as many as its nearest competitor. So 
Cherie stands out as the most likely choice for the 1951 Dykes Medal. 
Better get yours now, and have it in your garden “just in case.” You know 
how scarce it will suddenly become if it achieves this top honor. As useful 
to the hybridizer as to the Iris fancier, for it sets seed and yields abundant 
very fertile pollen. EM—32”. 
PINK SENSATION (D. Hall ‘48) * HM ‘50 $12.00 
Here is one of Hall’s most famous flamingo pinks. A true, delicate light 
pink, without the usual influence of lavender or salmon, and sporting a 
bright orange-red beard. A large flower, full and rounded, with novel 
lascinated petal edges. Pinks are always scarce early in the season and this 
has the distinct advantage of being extremely early, actually one of the 
first Tall Bearded to come into flower. One you need to start off your season 
with excitement. VE—33’. 
RADIATION (D. Hall ‘48) *&* HM ‘48, Sym. ‘50 $10.00 
Award of Merit ‘50. A vivid raspberry or orchid pink that has received al- 
most as much acclaim as the world-famous Cherie. The beard is of deepest 
red-tangerine and is set off in a stunning manner by the wonderful apricot 
glow that envelops the heart of the flower. Exceptionally large, with domed 
standards and semi-flaring falls. Liked by everyone because of the intensity 
and brilliance of its coloring. In fact, several prominent judges have de- 
scribed this as Dave Hall’s finest introduction. An Iris like this will do more 
for your garden than a dozen or two ordinary sorts. E—32”. 
FANTASY (D. Hall ‘47) * HM ‘47, Sym. ‘50 $10.00 
Award of merit ‘49. A striking rosy-orchid pink, sometimes termed rasp- 
berry pink. A deeper coloring than most, so it is just the flower for those 
who want a brighter pink. The combination of this new color with the tan- 
gerine beard gives Fantasy exceptional fascination. The form, substance and 
branching are good, and it is an Iris that you will enjoy. Stands up well even 
in hot California sun. Has a tendency to rebloom in the fall. EM—30”. 
HIT PARADE (D. Hall ’47) ** $4.00; 3 for $8.00 
An enchanting new pink of the flamingo strain with large somewhat ruffled 
flowers, and a novel crystaline texture. The color is deeper than Floradora, 
but not as bright as the deeply colored Courtier. Free blooming on strong 
well-branched stems. A rapid increaser, so you will soon have these delec- 
table blossoms in profussion. M—32”. 
COURTIER (D. Hall ‘47) HC ‘44 $3.50 
Most of the tangerine-bearded pinks are in the pastel tints, but here is the 
deepest and richest colored of Hall’s flamingo pinks. Enhanced by a fiery 
tangerine beard and nicely ruffled standards. Fully winter hardy. Sets seed, 
nae viable pollen, so here is your chance to try for a world-beater. 
M—30”. 
PREMIER PEACH (Hall ’46) * HC ‘45, HM ’46 $3.50 
A captivating flamingo pink in the new salmon or peach pink tones. Color- 
ing clear and smooth, without haft markings. Flowers larger than its. sister 
seedlings Overture and Dream Girl. Has the characteristic tangerine beard, 
the “trade-mark” of this new type of pink. Perfectly hardy, a vigorous 
grower and a free bloomer. Yields fertile pollen. M—34’. 
OVERTURE (D. Hall ’44) *&* HC ‘43, HM ‘44 $2.00 
The forerunner of a captivating new line of Iris that has been said to repre- 
sent the most sensational color break of our generation. First of the true 
flamingo pinks. Has a rich orange-tangerine beard. Hardy, vigorous and 
floriferous. A valuable parent, both for seed-setting and as a pollen parent. 
Already has award-winning descendants Pink Cameo and New Horizon. It’s 
time you tried it. Apple-blossom fragrance. M—34’’. 
HERITAGE, FLORADORA and MELODY LANE available soon. 
Creations of GEDDES DOUGLAS in Tennessee 
PAGAN PRINCESS (Douglas ‘48) * HM ‘48 $4.00 
Something new, and a real eye-catcher, for it is the first deep pink with a 
tangerine beard. Standards lovely Persian pink and falls deep Persian rose, 
with a narrow edging like standards. Splendid basic material for the adven- 
turous breeder on account of the depth of color and the fact that it is 
known to yield highly interesting seedlings. Stock limited. M—38”. 
TITIAN LADY (Douglas 41) HM ‘41 60¢ 
Unique and different, this is the only pure white with a beard in bright titian 
red, giving a lovely color contrast with frosty white falls. Has wonderful 
possibilities as a parent in hybridizing. ML—40”. 
Creation of FRED DeFOREST in Oregon 
COLOR CARNIVAL—Probably the most flambouyant of all. See Novelties, p. 32. 
Creations of ORVILLE FAY in Illinois 
TWILIGHT SKY (Fay ‘48) *** HM ‘50 $7.50 
Considering that Orville Fay is one of our country’s most distinguished 
breeders, | look upon this extract from his introductory description as most 
significant: ‘‘During the past 4 years | have bloomed many hundreds of Pink 
Iris, and this is the best. A pink of exceptional form and substance, with 
pink buds and red beard. Outstanding in color, too, as many consider this 
the truest pink yet raised. Geddes Douglas tells us: ‘This has everything, 
substance, color, branching, thrifty growth.” And President Randall says: 
“Described to me by an eminent Iris judge as the finest pink in U.S.A.” Quite 
obviously, here is an Iris fit to adorn a place of prominence in the garden of 
any Irisarian. M—35’. 
NEW HORIZON (Fay ‘46) ** HC ‘45, HM ‘47 $4.00 
A superb creation and apparently the very first variety to appear in the 
new and delightful peach pink tones. A flower of beautiful ruffled form, with 
bright tangerine beard and the pink buds. The haft is wide and free of un- 
sightly markings so common in the new pinks. Flowers large, on nicely 
branched stalks. A vigorous grower, fully tested for hardiness in Eastern 
climates. In great demand, and one you’re sure to like. L—40”. 
PINK CAMEO (Fay ‘46) * HM ‘46, Sym. ‘50 $3.00 
Award of Merit ‘48. The highest ranking tangerine-bearded Iris of moderate 
price in the latest Symposium—only Cherie outranks it. An exquisite, pure 
light salmon pink of ethereal freshness and with a striking reddish-tangerine 
beard. Also outstanding in substance, branching and size of flowers. Pointed 
buds in deep pink add much to the charm that this flower presents. Intro- 
duced at $25.00, but now down where everyone can try it. You need wait 
no longer! E—36”. 
Creation of WALT BUSS in Indiana 
PINK TALCUM (Buss ‘49) * $6.50 
A smooth-textured peach-blossom pink with a thick reddish beard. A deli- 
cate and distinct pink with less yellow in its makeup, than most of the 
“shell” pinks. Has much the ground color of Flora Zenor, but in a flower 
twice the size and without the detracting markings on the falls. Flower 
has a 6-inch spread and semi-flaring falls. Tall and effective in the garden. 
ML—46”. 
TANGERINE-BEARDED PINK SEEDLINGS 
These are unnamed but superior tangerine-bearded pink seedlings care- 
fully selected from the many | have grown. They come from such outstanding 
parents as Cherie, Spindrift, Pink Formal, Pink Lace, Salmonette, SQ 72, 
Pink Cameo and Saluskin. They are no longer kept separate by parentage, 
but are now grouped into three classes according to their quality, and value 
for garden use and hybridization. If 3 are ordered, all will be different. 
Choicest seedlings 
Excellent seedlings 
Good seedlings 
TANGERINE-BEARDED PINK SPECIAL 
Here’s the way to get started with these new pinks at a minimum 
of cost. First, order one each of any 5 from this list: Spindrift $1.50, 
Melitza $.50, Hit Parade $4.00, Flora Zenor $.50, Barbara Luddy 
$4.50, Titian Lady $.60. Now, you get FREE either Edward of Windsor 
($5.00 value), or both Pink Lace ($4.00 value) and $Q 72 ($1.50 value). 
A remarkable value! 
THE PINK PLICATAS 
All Are New Arrivals in the Iris World 
MIDSEASON 
CONFETTI (Schreiner ‘49) *%*&* HM ‘50 , $7.50 
| can recommend this as the very finest of the various pink plicatas, which 
to me are the loveliest of all plicates. Confetti is the very first tall, well- 
branched pink plicata with large flowers and very heavy substance. Merrily 
and heavily stippled and marked with pink on a creamy white ground. A 
bright attractive flower that immediately catches one’s eye. Splendid car- 
riage and a wonderful fresh appearance. Try it. EM—38”. 
GOOD FORTUNE (Mitchell ‘45) 75¢; 3 for $1.50 
A beautifully finished plicata having a white ground edged and decorated 
in lilac-pink. Stalks exceptionally tall and well branched, displaying the 
blooms to fine advantage. M—38”. 
LATE 
BENTON RUBEO (Morris ‘46) $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
One of the most striking of the English plicatas. Standards creamy yellow, 
flushed deep lilac-pink; falls white, stitched around the edge in fuschia-red 
and pink. Very decorative. ML—32’’. 
ROSE TOP (Sass ‘43) *&* HM ‘43 $1.50; 3 for $3.00 
A very pleasing new color combination of vivid rosy pink needle-pointing 
on a creamy yellow ground. An Iris with a merry and enticing personality. 
Large, beautifully ruffled. So outstanding it was introduced at $20.00. Just 
what you need to bring renewed life to your garden as the other varieties 
begin to say goodbye. Ambrosial fragrance. L—32”. 
“So down from Heaven fair Iris flies On Saffron wings impearled with dews, 
That flash against the sunlit skies a thousand variegated hues.’ VIRGIL: Aenid. 19 
