RANGER (Kleinsorge ‘43) ** HM ‘44, Sym. ‘50. See photo. $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
Award of Merit ‘46. In my latest tests this proved one of the finest reds in our entire 
garden. A very large true crimson self, with striking cone-shaped standards. Has real 
character and quality making it stand out in any company of good reds. Stunning, har- 
monizing bronze beard. Will be a highlight of your late Iris garden. Blooms heavily; has 
fine straight well-branched stems. L—36”. 
GARDEN FLAME (H. P. Sass ‘43) HM ‘40, AM ‘43 $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
A superb garnet red, sometimes described as rich rosy mahogany. The lack of the usual 
haft markings makes it one of the handsomest of dark reds. Large flowers with very 
broad falls. ML—32’’. 
CAPTAIN WELLS (Cook ’41)HM ’42, AM ‘43, Sym. ‘50 75¢; 3 for $1.50 
Distinct from others because of intensity of coloring. A very dark, rich crimson of re- 
markable smoothness and uniformity. Buds black; falls velvety blackish crimson. Imag- 
ine how different this is from any Iris in your garden. Fragrant. ML—36”. 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass ‘37) Dykes ‘41 75¢ 
A Dykes Medal Winner that can now take its place in everyone’s garden. Simply gor- 
geous, richly deserving all the honors that have been heaped upon it. An immense dark 
crimson, with a heavy plush-like quality. Delightfully fragrant. ML—38”’. 
THE VIVID RED PLICATAS 
Bringing New Brilliance to the Plicata Class. 
MIDSEASON 
FIRECRACKER (D. Hall ‘43) HM ‘43 
hardy. An exceptional bloomer. M—33”. 
MAGIC CARPET (Schreiner ‘42) ** $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
My favorite of plicatas—most vivid and resplendent of them all. Picture 
tawny standards quaintly flecked in rose and cinnamon, glistening in the 
sun—and gold cream falls rioting with ripplying waves of deepest rose. Very 
decorative. ML—32’. 
ROYAL SCOT (D. Hall ‘44) HM ‘44 $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Yes, an Iris marked in red “plaid,” like Scotch kilts. Ground-color light yel- 
low, so heavily stippled deep amaranth red it gives a red effect. Occasionally 
blooms again in the fall. M—36”. 
HARMONIZING RED BICOLORS AND BLENDS 
Scarlet and Coppery Orange, or Crimson and Blue or Lavender. 
MIDSEASON 
FALL DAYS (Smith ‘47) ** HM ‘47 $10.00 
Vivid autumn colors in your spring Iris garden! Imagine standards rose and 
bronze, with a shimmering irridescence of metallic cloth. Falls deep rosy 
brown, with a chestnut brown base and a velvet effect. Flowers very large, 
5 x 5 inches, exceptionally resistant to fading. Excellent branching. Your 
visitors won't be able to pass this one by. M—43”. 
GRAND CANYON (Kleinsorge ‘41) HM ‘43, AM ‘44, Sym. ‘50 75¢; 3 for $1.50 
Like the Grand Canyon itself, this has ever-changing shades of soft crim- 
son, plum and blue—beauty such as this stupendous gorge displays when 
the sun peeks through a thunder cloud and shines upon a sunken moun- 
.tain peak. An Iris adapted for fascinating bouquets and floral, designs. | 
know of no other at this price that will add so much individuality to your 
garden. M—40”. 
GOLD HILL (Miller ’41) 75¢; 3 for $1.50 
Colored much like the famous Radiant, this is larger, taller. Standards in 
burnished gold, falls chestnut red. Sometimes reblooms in fall. M—32”. 
LATE 
MEXICO (Kleinsorge ‘43) * HM ‘44, Sym. ‘50 $1.50 
Will bring the charm of old Mexico right into your garden with its delight- 
ful blending of golden buff and tawny scarlet. Has that low branching 
sought by hybridizers. Yields little pollen, but is a wonderful seed parent— 
| know of no other Iris that can boast of a more distinguished galaxy of 
descendants: Bryce Canyon, Cascade Splendor, Good News, Chamois, Pretty 
Quadroon and Voodoo. Pleasingly scented. VL—30”. 
RADIANT KNIGHT (Salbach ‘42) ** 75¢; 3 for $2.00 
Descendant of Radiant with much the same intense coloring, but much 
larger, taller and blooms much later. Standards bronzy orange. Falls rich, 
coppery orange. Blooms large, long-lasting, do not fade. Get several of 
these useful, very late varieties to lengthen your season. VL—36”. 
SUNDANCE (Nesmith ‘40) * HM ‘40 60¢; 3 for $1.50 
A festive flower radiating gold and flame. Both standards and falls deep 
golden tan, the falls with a bright reddish mahogany zone in the upper 
part. L—40”. 
CONTRASTING RED BICOLORS 
Bold Variegatas in Red and Yellow 
EARLY 
SANTA CRUZ (Mitchell ‘45) ** $1.50; 3 for $3.00 
A striking new type variegata that always catches the eye as it is so dif- 
ferent. Standards clear yellow; falls yellow, gaily decorated with heavy red 
veining. Colorful and intriguing. EM—38”. 
FLOWER LOVERS’ REPORT: “All who saw Santa Cruz were thrilled, it 
has such nice large blossoms.” Mrs. Rex Crabtree, Santa Cruz, California. 
$2.50; 3 for $6.50 
A fine example of the new highly colored plicatas. Yellow ground heavily stippled glow- 
ing dark burgundy red. So striking it always commands attention of visitors. Perfectly 
HIGH COMMAND—Yellow and Mahogany 
MIDSEASON 
HIGH COMMAND (Long ‘45) See photograph. $3.00 
The very finest and most distinctive of all my importations from England. 
Outstanding in color and form. Standards pure primrose yellow, of remark- 
able clarity, as may be seen in photograph. Falls blackish mahogany, edged 
creamy white, much deeper and richer than American variegatas such as 
City of Lincoln. Wonderful flaring falls, almost horizontal, give this an air 
of distinction. A vigorous grower, producing well-branched stems, large 
flowers. For a choice spot in your garden. -M—34”. 
MARY VERNON. As shown in April ‘51 Iris Bulletin. See page 12. 
CASQUE D‘OR (J. Sass ‘37) HM ‘37 60¢; 3 for $1.50 
Stunning and different is this combination of ruffled deep gold standards 
and contrasting falls of blackish maroon, neatly bordered in gold. Well 
worth trying in hybridizing. ML—36”. 
LATE 
EXTRAVAGANZA (G. Douglas ‘44) ** HM ‘44, Sym. ‘50 $3.50 
Award of Merit ‘47. Leading all bicolors in the latest symposium, this is the 
ace of all amoenas and perhaps the finest Iris yet released by Geddes 
Douglas. Contrast in de luxe form—standards rich ivory cream; falls an in- 
triguing blending of iridescent copper, red, lavender and violet, with a 
violet sheen. Style crests primrose, marbled in red. Very late; superb to 
climax your Iris season. Transmits this late habit to its progeny. No pollen, 
but sets seed. Fragrant. VL—40”. 
SALMON AND APRICOT BLENDS 
Color Harmonies in Rose, Gold, Peach and Amber. 
EARLY 
SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge '48) *#**x HM ‘49 $7.50 
President’s Cup ‘49. This Iris was the sensation of the A. |. §. Annual Con- 
vention in Portland in ‘49, and since then has been sought by Iris lovers in 
every state. And no wonder, for here is a huge golden flame-salmon blend 
so brilliant it is almost red. Flowers nicely ruffled, with falls flaring just 
enough to bring out the color. Stalks extra tall, widely branched. A very 
impressive Iris one just can’t pass by. And best of all, it blooms at the very 
beginning of the season, when there is such a scarcity of really good 
varieties and bright colors. VE—42’’. 
MIDSEASON 
MELLOWGLOW (Whiting ‘42) ** HM ‘42, Sym. ‘50 $3.00 
As luscious a blend as any | grow, mingling deep peach, amber and apricot, 
and flushed with pink. Substance is extremely heavy, with a crisp char- 
acter that insures endurance in sun and rain. Nicely ruffled, and often 
transmits this character to its seedlings. M—37”. 
PRECIOUS (Mitchell ’45) 75¢; 3 for $2.00 
One of the new “fancies.” Whole flower suffused and marbled with super- 
imposed color—palest apricot on a creamy yellow ground. Well-rounded 
flowers on stalks with good branching. Delicately scented. M—38’. 
LATE 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge ‘45) kx* AM ‘47, Sym. ‘50 $2.50; 3 for $5 
A runner-up for Dykes ‘50. Tall, magnificent, heavily ruffled, effectively 
mingling pink, gold, apricot and tan. If ever there was an Iris to stir one’s 
soul here it is, with flowers cascading down its tall stems in unbelievable 
beauty. Fragrant. L—40”. 
PRAIRIE SUNSET (H. P. Sass ‘39) Dykes ‘43 $1.00 
This fabulous Iris was introduced in 1939 at $100.00. The sun setting over 
the prairie is no more beautiful than this. Blended in tones of apricot, 
amber, rose and old gold. From this have already descended so many fine 
Iris that | give but a partial list; Casa Morena, Juliet, Ola Kala and Sunset 
Serenade. ML—30”. 
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