THE ROSE PINKS 
The Deeper and More Intense Shades. 
MIDSEASON 
THREE OAKS (Whiting ‘43) ** HM ‘45 $2.00 
Award of Merit ‘49. Distinctly unique is this impressive rich Corinthian red or deep rose blend, 
overlaid with rosy copper. Interest heightened by a striking blue spotlight in the center of each fall. 
| recommend this highly for producing some brilliant new ones. Already its pollen on Amaranth has 
yielded the vivid Campfire Glow. Now you try it. M—40”. 
ROSY RUFFLES (Rees ‘46) ** $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
From Snow Flurry x Far West Miss Rees has given us a delightful ruffled flower in rosy pink, which 
may be described as a “pink Snow Flurry.” A pleasing iridescent blend of harmonizing pink tones. 
Nine to 12 flowers, with 3 to 5 open at once. Long lasting when cut. Sweet fragrance. M—42”, 
RED AMBER (Loomis ‘42) HM ‘43 $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
More pink than red is this most harmonious blending of deep pink and copper. Standards of Jasper 
pink; falls a medley of old rose, Eugenia red and burnished copper. Exceptional substance, well 
rounded flowers, a particularly inviting variety. A good breeder. M—38”. 
INSPIRATION (Stevens ‘37) ** $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
An Iris of phenomenal and well-deserved popularity. An immense bright, very deep pink, almost 
a crimson, of remarkable heavy weather-resisting substance. Petals sparkle as if dusted with gold. 
Only recently introduced from New Zealand. This country is just awakening to what it has missed. 
Yields pollen that is very fertile (even on William Mohr) and is one of our best seed-setters. At least 
pass by. M—38”. 
EVENLODE (Spender) 
Se. 
RANGER—Crimson Self 
ROSE FESTIVAL (Kleinsorge ‘45) * $1.00 
An outstanding rose-pink self with nicely domed standards and broad well- 
rounded falls. Glowing gold style arms and a novel gold beard, tipped in 
violet. Each nicely branched stalk carries 8 to 10 buds. M—44”, 
ROSE BOWL (Milliken ’42) * $1.00 
A modern counterpart of a famous Iris—a darker, more brilliant China 
Maid, with a bronze overlay. Becoming very popular as it makes such a 
brilliant clump in the garden. One of our tallest Iris. 48” to 60”. 
LATE 
BENTON TAPESTRY (Morris ‘46) $2.50; 3 for $5.00 
A stunning English origination in deep yet soft pink that shimmers in the 
sun as if dusted with gold. Hafts ivory-cream, with prominent dark red veins 
carrying down through the pink falls with reduced intensity. ML—32”. 
PINK BITONES, BICOLORS AND BLENDS 
Pleasing Color Combinations Attuned by Nature Herself. 
MIDSEASON is 
SANTA ROSA (Mitchell 43) ** $1.25; 3 for $2.50 
A charming new pink, liked as it is so different. Standards melting ivory 
pink, falls rather deep rose. One of the largest, tallest of pinks, flowering 
over a long period. Among most fragrant of pinks. Pollen abundant. 
EM-M—40”. 
EASTER BONNET—Sensational. | place it with my Novelties, page 32. 
LATE 
NANCY HARDISON (G. Douglas ’45) HC ‘43 $2.50; 3 for $5.00 
An exquisite blending of pastel colors that sparkle like golden crystals. 
Standards arched and ruffled, soft ochre-yellow with shadings of peach. Falls 
nicely flaring, broad and well-rounded, tinted peach-pink, with ochre-yellow 
in the heart of the flower. An Iris of rare charm. Fragrant. ML—36”. 
PLEASING PINKS SPECIAL 
Pinks are so very popular, | give you this special offer so you can 
get a variety of choice pinks at a real saving. First, order one each of 
* any 4 of these: Manyusya $1.00; Morocco Rose 60¢; Daybreak $1.00; 
Santa Rosa $1.25; Evenlode 75¢; Red Amber $1.00. Now you get FREE 
any 2 of these: Pink Reflection ($1.00 value); China Maid (75¢ value); 
El Morocco ($1.00 Value). Offer open only while stock lasts. Hurry! 
RED SELFS AND NEAR SELFS 
In Hues of Crimson and Scarlet. 
EARLY 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass ‘44) xxx HM ‘44, Sym. ‘50 $2.00; 3 for $4.00 
Award of Merit ‘47. An imposing beauty in rich, dark tones of crimson. A 
large flower elegantly formed, smoothly finished, heavily textured. Article 
in July ‘48 AIS Bulletin by the late Elias Nelson comparing the recent reds 
concluded: “Solid Mahogany combines virtually all desirable qualities, and 
| regard it as the best in the group.” Highest ranking red in entire Sym- 
posium. Think how stunning it would be in a prominent spot in your garden. 
E to M—36”. 
FLAMING FIRE (Sass ‘50) ** 
one descendant has already been named, the promising new Winston Churchill. One you just can’t 
75¢; 3 for $1.50 
A deep mulberry-pink from England. An exceptionally heavy bloomer, usually having at least eight 
flowers per stalk, so it soon makes a clump that is a mass of color. 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis ‘37) ** 
Best inexpensive pink for hybridizers. Carries a recessive (hidden) genetic factor for tangerine 
beard. A huge rose-pink of unquestioned hardiness. 
M—30”. 
60¢; 3 for $1.20 
M—38”. 
MIDSEASON 
$4.00; 3 for $8.00 
From two of our most famous Iris, The Red Douglas crossed with Prairie 
Sunset, the Sass Brothers have produced an immense flaming red bitone. 
Standards light red, infused with gold. Falls bright crimson red with a 
sharply contrasting yellow beard. A very heavy bloomer and a good in- 
creaser. Tall well-branched stalks. Yields abundant fertile pollen and should 
be fine for crossing to produce better reds. M—38”. 
SULTAN’S ROBE (Salbach ‘45) ** HM ‘46 $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
A magnificent oriental masterpiece in red, copper and gold. Like an oriental 
rug, both in its rich coloration, and in the thickness of its petals. Transmits 
this heavy substance and good form to its progeny, often exotic flowers 
with a blue blaze, or sometimes blends of remarkable brilliance. M—34’. 
DREAMLAND (Snyder ‘45) * $2.00 
A splendid Hollyhock red that is one of the truest selfs in the garden—in 
fact, it is outstanding for the wonderful uniformity and enduring quality of 
its coloring. Quite distinctive due to novel waving on the edge of the broad 
falls. Prominent lemon-yellow beard. Several nicely-spaced blooms open at 
one time. M—38”. 
RED VALOR (Nicholls ‘39) ** AM ‘43. Sym. ‘50. $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
Gold Medal, Rome ‘40. A grand garnet red, glowing jewel-like in the sun. 
Tall, imposing, with ideally formed flowers having domed standards and 
flaring falls. Exceptionally heavy substance and good low branching help 
to make this variety an all around favorite. Rich grape fragrance. M—38”. 
RED VELVET (Kleinsorge ‘39) $1.00 
One of the finest, largest, truest reds in existence. Like famous The Red 
Douglas but even redder. Imagine petals cut from richest of red velvet. 
Standards vivid Vandyke red, falls velvety oxblood red. Fine low branching. 
Not generally available, so will be unique in your garden. Very fragrant. 
Pollen abundant. M—36”. 
RED GLEAM (Lapham 39) %& HM ‘40, AM ‘41 75¢; 3 for $1.50 
My selection as the best moderately-priced red. Bred from a long line of 
champions. A rich, dark, slightly scarlet red, particularly admired for its 
velvety falls. Ample pollen. Sets seed. Has yielded Wakarusa, Moontide, and 
the fiery Frank Pugliese. M—34”. 
LATE 
RELENTLESS (P. Cook ‘48) * HM ‘50 $7.00 
A new red that is getting a great deal of attention because of the purity of 
its color, a solid deep red extending throughout the whole flower, even in- 
cluding the hafts. A red that is vigorous and hardy, and most dependable in 
Hae Splendid substance and enduring quality in adverse weather. 
ML—38”, 
REDWARD (Cook '42) **x HM ‘45, Sym. ‘50 $2.00; 3 for $4.00 
A vivid and striking crimson or amaranth red, picked by some experts as 
the best of the moderate-priced reds. A center of attraction in the garden. 
Large, well-formed flowers, with stiff, flaring falls. Very fragrant. ML—32”. 
EDWARD LAPHAM (Lapham 42) HM ‘40 $1.50; 3 for $3.00 
Among the reddest Iris in existence. Unlike most reds, which have mate- 
rially lighter standards, this is a true dark red self of uniform coloring. 
Courtly and trim. Pollen abundant. ML—34”. 
"Thou art the Iris, fair among the fairest, who armed with golden rod 
20 and winged with celestial azure, bearest the message of some god.” LONGFELLOW’: Fleur-de-Luce. 
