EASTER CANDLE (Essig ‘46) ** 
$2.00; 3 for $4.00 
The tallest, most stately Iris in this color class. Emphasis is on serenity and 
purity, a white as pure as an Easter candle, with a bright yellow gilding 
at the throat, reminding one of the candle’s clear yellow flame. Well-domed 
standards, semi-flaring falls contribute to create an effect unsurpassed 
among Iris of this type. Pollen quite potent on Oncos, and particularly 
promising for crossing with all Arils because of its earliness and its great 
height. E—48”. 
MIDSEASON 
GRECIAN ROSE (Heller ‘48) ** $6.00 
A tall newcomer that has already been tried in various parts of the coun- 
try, and has repeatedly won blue ribbons at Iris shows. A luscious creamy 
white, with a gold border on both the standards and the falls. Remarkable 
for its wide falls, perfect flowers, and excellent branching. M—48”. 
SHARKSKIN (G. Douglas ‘42) ** HM ‘43, Sym. ‘50 $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
Award of Merit ‘46. A wonderful, very large, tall creamy-white Iris pre- 
eminently suited to those rather numerous climates where adversities of 
weather frequently wreck ordinary Iris of fragile make-up. Visualize the 
queenly, silken material known as sharkskin and you will understand the 
firm substance, almost velvety texture of this Iris. Petals broad, falls nicely 
flaring, with a glistening yellow glow deep in the throat. Of value to hy- 
bridizers, and already a descendant has appeared: Chet Tompkins’ 1951 
introduction, ‘One Clear Call.” M—44”’, 
LATE 
MARIPOSA MIA (Mitchell ’46) $1.50; 3 for $3.00 
So quaint and dainty is this tall, prettily ruffled new white that Prof. 
Mitchell gave it this Spanish name meaning ‘’My Butterfly.” Much of the 
charm comes from the decorative yellow style arms and the basal veining. 
As many as 10 flowers on each well-branched stalk. Very fragrant. L—46”. 
CARLSBAD CAVERNS (D. Wilson ‘46) * $1.50 
A most notable example of the distinctive form of Iris in which attention 
is concentrated on the long, down-hanging falls. Standards lemon, rich and 
creamy; falls white with pencil streaks of gold and ruffled edges. A deep 
gold haft and beard add brilliance. A veritable giant, usually 6!/. inches 
high. L—36”. 
THE PURE WHITES 
Serene as Freshly Fallen Snow 
Use Generously to Bring Out the Beauty in Other Colors 
MIDSEASON 
WHITE RUFFLES (Taylor ‘47) ** HC ‘45, HM ‘47 $5.00; 3 for $10.00 
A beautifully ruffled warm white descendant of Snow Flurry; like a large 
edition of that famous variety. Imagine flowers 6 inches high and 6 inches 
wide, nicely spaced along tall stems. Also inherits the vigor and free- 
blooming qualities. Distribution as yet limited, so here is your chance to get 
a wonderful new one before your neighbors have it. ML—44’. 
KATHERINE FAY (Fay ‘45) ** HM ‘45, Sym. ‘50 $2.00; 3 for $4.00 
. Award of Merit ‘47. Many of the Iris experts consider this the finest white 
available today. It is huge and glorious. To see it is to emblazon it on your 
memory. Exquisite, pure and cool, without any yellow in the center. Not 
ruffled, but waved ever so gently. Hardy and vigorous. A good seed-setter, 
and already has two wonderful descendants, New Snow and the ‘51 intro- 
duction ‘One Clear Call.’ M-35”. 
BLUE SHIMMER—Blue Plicata 
BENTON DIANE (Morris 45) 
LADY BOSCAWEN (Graves ‘46) **x HM ‘46, Sym. ‘50 $5.00; 3 for $10.00 
Award of Merit ‘48. A hardy new white of great adaptability; has received 
high praise from coast to coast. Frilled and ruffled as a debutante’s first 
party dress. Of elegant form, great purity of color, possessing the appeal of 
a distinct personality. Substance strong and firm; flowers large, well spaced 
on graceful stalks. Promising as a parent. M—40”. 
THUNDERHEAD (K. Smith ’46) $3.00; 3 for $6.00 
Outstanding for its pleasing form and intense purity. Glistening cloud-white, 
lighted by a yellowish orange beard. One you'll like because of its excep- 
tionally long blooming season. (Caroline Burr x Katy.) 
PRISCILLA (Whiting ‘42) ** HM ‘43, Sym. ‘50 $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
Award of Merit ‘47. An Iris that is neither large nor tall, but which | can 
recommend unhesitatingly, for it has an appeal such as few Iris possess. 
A white that is white, with no touch of any other color; even the beard is 
white. Very lovely, admired by every visitor. Honey locust fragrance. One 
of the few “must haves.” M—30”. 
LATE 
SPANISH PEAKS (Loomis ‘47) *** HM ‘48, Sym. ‘50 $7.50 
Award of Merit ‘50. Most heralded of all the new whites is this true white 
self from the Colorado garden of Dr. Loomis, creator of Elmohr and Spind- 
rift. A white as pure and unmarred as the great snow masses that cover 
the lofty peaks for which it was named. The flower, the throat, the style 
arms, even the beard, are all WHITE, pure white. A huge flower, possessing 
the distinctive charm that only a true self can have. The one white every- 
one wants. ML—38”. 
NEW SNOW (Fay ‘46) ** HM ‘46 $5.00 
A Runner-Up for Dykes ‘50. Here is an Iris name that is most fitting, for 
this is truly as white as new snow. The beard is full bright yellow, adding a 
great deal of life to the flower. This is the only color in the flower, as the 
standards, falls, hafts, and even the style crests are pure white. This extra 
large Iris comes from Snow Flurry, and is a great improvement on that 
world-famous variety. It has the Snow Flurry ruffling with much improved 
substance that takes the weather like a mariner. ML—38”. 
MOUNT BLANC (Grant 46) $3.00; 3 for $6.00 
A striking white of such remarkable full-bodied appearance, such heavy 
substance and such purity it reminds one of a magnolia blossom. A real 
beauty, deriving much of its charm from its graceful ruffling and the fresh 
crispness of its petals. Low wide branching such as you find on few Iris. 
ML—39”. 
NORTHMAN (G. Douglas ‘43) $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
An outstanding very large white with 8 to 10 flowers nicely spaced on 
3-way branching stalks that hold up under strongest winds. Blooms over a 
long period and the individual flowers usually last 4 days. Robust and 
hardy. Has demonstrated ability to yield good late-blooming seedlings. 
Crossed with late variegata blends will produce clear late yellows; crossed 
with late blues will give late whites and light blues. Try It. ML-L—40”. 
TITIAN LADY—The white with the tangerine beard. See page 19. 
THE WHITE PLICATAS 
Decorated in Blue, Lavender or Rose-Brown 
On previous pages: Pink, Red and Yellow Plicatas. 
EARLY 
EDITH RORKE (K. Smith ‘46) HC ’45 $3.00; 3 for $6.00 
A showy, frilled plicata, decorated in blue-violet in an exceptionally clean 
pattern. A clump is really something to behold. A vigorous grower and a 
heavy bloomer. EM—36”. 
ADVANCE GUARD (Mitchell ’45) 60¢ 
Flowers large, ruffled, with standards flushed deep lavender. Falls white, attractively bordered deli- 
cate lavender. A remarkable seed parent, transmitting its ruffling to its offspring. EM-M—40” 
MIDSEASON 
$2.50; 3 for $5.00 
PATRICE (DeForest 45) ** HM 46 
An enticing delicately marked white plicata imported by us from England by air. Standards ivory, 
flushed lavender. Falls white, boldly etched in lavender and brown. A bewitching icy-blue as the 
flower opens, changing to pearly ivory. ML—36. 
DAFFY—A strange, variable color pattern. See Novelties, page 32. 
$1.50; 3 for $3.00 
A plicata of refined character and rare charm. Standards cream, flushed with pale rosy lavender; 
falls flaring, white, beautifully brushed soft gold across the haft, which is speckled rose-brown. 
A good seed-setter, yielding abundant pollen. M—40”. 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H. P. Sass ‘42) ** HM ‘43, AM ‘45, Sym. ‘50 $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
Done along bold lines, a massive flower, with white petals heavily bordered with mulberry stitch- 
ing. A plicata with sufficient color and contrast for good garden value. In fact, when planted near 
pale yellow, cream or white Iris, the effect is nothing short of spectacular. Plenty of pollen for 
hybridizing. M—36”. 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass ‘42)k*x HM ‘42, AM ‘44, Sym. ‘50 $1.00 
The most outstanding plicata today—and no wonder! Ivory-white, entrancingly decorated with a 
tracery and stippling of exquisite clear blue. Falls flaring with a substance reminding one of heavy 
white leather. Extremely large and elegant. One of the most fragrant plicatas. Fertile with either 
its own pollen or pollen of other varieties. Blue Shimmer pollen will often produce seed when used 
on William Mohr. | hold my breath awaiting new flowers from crosses such as this. M—39’’. 
See photo. 
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