CHILDHOOD (Long ‘46) 
PARTING HOUR (Holmberg '49) * 
THE NEAR BLACKS 
Very Black, but for Even Blacker Iris, See the Oncos, page 4. 
MIDSEASON 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner ‘45) * HM ‘46, Sym. ‘50 
Award of Merit ‘48. Through the past years we have had many approaches to black in various 
degrees, but none that can compare with BLACK FOREST, for it is the blackest Tall Bearded Iris to 
date—with the possible exception of the very new Black Michael, which has just arrived from 
England, and has not bloomed for me as yet. BLACK FOREST is several registers darker and deeper 
in color than the famous near-blacks of recent year, such as Sable, Ethiop Queen, etc. For so deep } 
a color it is decidedly bright and gleaming. A real monotone—no haft markings! 
SABLE (Cook ‘38) HM ‘37, AM ‘40 
An intense claret-black, with a novel blue beard. Exceedingly popular, as it is so different. Velvety 
falls. M—35’. 
NIGHTFALL (D. Hall ‘42) ** HM ‘43, AM ‘45 
A stunning blackish bitone. Velvety violet-black falls; standards lighter. Nicely formed flowers. 
Stalks do not require staking. Easy to grow. Will supply stunning contrast to your lighter-colored 
Iris. M—38”. 
ETHIOP QUEEN (Schreiner ‘38) 
LATE 
Standards deep violet-black. Falls of heavy substance, a blending of coal-black and deep-violet- 
black, lustrous. ML—34”, 
BLACK MICHAEL—The very latest, from England. See Novelties, page 32. 
STORM KING (Nicholls ‘40) HM ‘41 $1.00 
My personal favorite among all the inexpensive “blacks.” A stunning bitone 
with very flaring, exceedingly smooth and velvety flaring crimson black 
falls, and contrasting brilliant mulberry red standards. L—32’’. 
THE BLUE-VIOLETS AND ROYAL PURPLES 
Wonderfully Effective in Creating Dramatic Splendor. 
MIDSEASON 
DECEMBER ROYALTY—My 1951 introduction. See page 2. 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson ‘43) x*** HM ‘44, Sym.‘50 $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
Award of Merit ‘46. A brilliant and fascinating deep mulberry and brown 
Iris that stops the visitors in their tracks, with some such remark as: “Oh, 
how captivating! Just what | need to add that touch of regal splendor in 
that niche between my shrubs.” Iris judges also consider this among the 
finest of all Iris, for it has hovered near the top of the Symposium for the 
past several years. M—38”. 
WILLIAM A. SETCHELL (Brehm ’38) 75¢ 
The largest inexpensive Iris that | grow. Truly colossal, flowers sometimes 
6 inches across, 7 inches high. Holds its form remarkably well. And its color, 
too, goes well with its size, being a rich royal purple. M—42”. 
THE VIOLET BITONES AND BICOLORS 
Amoenas, Neglectas and Others. 
MIDSEASON 
THREE CHEERS (Cook ‘45) ** HM ‘46, Sym. ‘50 $2.50; 3 for $5.00 
The final result of years of breeding for better Amigo and Wabash seed- 
lings. Amazingly brilliant deep blue bicolor, much taller, richer, a real im- 
provement. Permanence of color and lack of fading have been achieved to a 
remarkable degree, together with strong growing habits, dependable bloom. 
M—40”. 
LOUISE BLAKE (K. Smith ‘43) HM ‘44, AM ‘47 $1.50; 3 for $3.00 
Award of Merit ‘47. Amigo has been a most popular Iris, so | know you'll 
like this improved, larger, more vibrant version, with even more delightful 
contrast between waved pale blue standards and rich dark velvety violet 
falls. | recommend Louise Blake for that choice spot in your garden you 
have been saving for something with exceptional appeal. M—33’. 
MARIE ANTOINETTE (K. Smith ‘47) $1.25; 3 for $2.50 
A sister seedling to the famous Louise Blake, and originated by Kenneth 
Smith. Much like Louise Blake, but taller and less expensive. 
IRIS IN LAVENDER AND ORCHID 
Lovely Colorings to Remind You of Tropical Orchids. 
BURGUNDY ROSE (D. Hall ’46) $2.50; 3 for $5.00 
No other Iris at this end of the spectrum has a color that is so distinctive 
and attractive—a deep amethyst, subtly blended with rose pink. A color 
with considerable carrying power; hence this has exceptional garden value. 
A large flower, nicely ruffled. EM—33”. 
$2.50; 3 for $5.00 
A picturesque blended lavender bitone, one of the largest and most colorful 
of all my English importations. Standards light amethyst, flushed with 
gold; falls pinkish lilac, with an overlay of blue, edged bronzy-gold. Said 
to withstand the winds and rain of England, so it should be able to “take 
it’’ anywhere. E—36”. 
AVILION (Spender ‘43) $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
A remarkably smooth, clear lavender with effectively contrasting light yel- 
low hafts appearing as if dusted with gold. Has an iridescent Mother-of- 
Pearl effect of great charm. Large, nicely formed flowers on low-branched 
stalks. EM—46”. 
$5.00; 3 for $10.00 
A new fancy from a new hybridizer. Standards deep amethyst. Falls dark 
amethyst, brushed white from center outward. Bright orange beard. EM—36”. 
$2.00 
M—32”. 
$1.00 
75¢ 
60¢ 
CHIVALRY—Bright Blue 
OLD LACE (Mitchell ’45) ** $1.25; 3 for $2.50 
An Iris with a texture like old lace, ruffled, crumpled and creped in such a 
way as to add to the charm resulting from a blend of palest parchment and 
amethyst, deeper in the falls. The only bicolor in the new pattern which 
Prof. Mitchell has termed “fancy.” M—36”. 
QUADRUPLE FASCINATION 
My Finest Rainbow Special—My Best Bargain 
Made flexibie, to fit every garden, every pocketbook! 
To make this my very best Rainbow Special | have personally chosen 
varieties that will give you: 1. A riot of Rainbow colors; 2. A long season of 
bloom; 3. A number of exceptionally fragrant varieties, marked ©; 4. Sev- 
eral delightful ruffed kinds, marked #. Yes, all of this in a single SPECIAL, 
with your choice of most generous FREE varieties as indicated. To make it 
easy for you to choose, | have arranged the varieties below in approximate 
order of blooming. All are Bearded Iris. All are Tall Bearded except the 
Dwarf and Intermediate given first, and the Autumn Bloomer at the end to 
materially lengthen your blooming season. 
See index to locate full descriptions. 
Mist O’Pink—Dwarf pink .. . . 75¢ 
Ruby Glow—Ruby-red...... 75¢ 
South Seas—Earliest blue . $3.00 
Sousun © Large lemon-ice . . $1.00 
Snow Flury © # Lovely white . $1.00 
Advance Guard # Lilac plicata . 60¢ 
Santa Cruz—Yellow and red . $1.50 
Joan Lay © Golden yellow . . $1.00 
Easter Candle © Tall white . . $2.00 
Morocco Rose—Rose pink. . . . 60¢ 
Mission Madonna ~® Giant white $3.00 
Gay Senorita © Novel yellow . $1.00 
Grand Canyon—Multicolored . . 75¢ 
Total of any group selected 
from above 26 varieties. 
Easter Gold—Wonderful yellow $2.00 
Magic Carpet—Rich plicata . . $1.00 
$Q-72—Pink, red beard . . . . $1.50 
Sierra Primrose—Huge .. . . $2.50 
Yuma—Hvues of the desert . . . 75¢ 
Katherine Fay—Bold white . . $2.00 
Chantilly # Frilly orchid . . . $2.00 
Marimba—Cinnamon buff. . . . 75¢ 
Golden Fleece—Yellow & white $1.00 
Inspiration—Huge rose... . 
Azure Skies © # Pale blue . . 
Casque d’Or—Rich variegata . . 60¢ 
Tiffanja—Choice plicata. . 
Priscilla © Purest white . . . $1.00 
Old Lace # Lacy amethyst . . $1.25 
Berkeley Gold—Superb yellow . 75¢ 
Pink Reflection—Soft pink . . $1.00 
Ranger—Super red...... $1.50 
Autumn Sunset—Sunset colors $1.00 
You get FREE any of the 
following up to the value shown. 
Sisal eRe ke $3.00 
Swab is, Fo an ie, FES $6.50 
SRM rey ge 1a $10.00 
1 ery 33.45, 2 $15.00 
Solid Mahogany—Best red . . $2.00 
Gold Rush—Intense yellow . . $3.00 
Patrice—Delightful plicata . . $1.50 
Rocket—Brilliant orange . . . $5.00 
Sharkskin—Sturdy white . . . $1.00 
Ruffled Bouquet # Super .. . $7.50 
To Make It Easy For You 
PRE-PLANNED IRIS GARDEN 
20 choice easy-to-grow Bearded Iris, carefully chosen and arranged by 
heights to provide a bed of long-season display of six types of Iris in a riot 
of Rainbow Colors. Each tag will bear the Row No. so you will be sure to plant 
the lowest kinds in front and the tallest ones to the rear. See index to locate 
full descriptions. 
Row 1—(Front)—Dwarfs: Rose Mist, Tampa, Hill’s Cream, Reflection. 
Row 2—Early Intermediates: Golden Bow, Abelard, Snow Maiden, Dorothea. 
Row 3—Low Border and Table Iris: Caprice, Kinglet, Pewee, Golden Flare. 
Row 4—Exciting Oncobreds: Ibpall, Sheriffa, Ormohr, Early Mass. 
Row..5—(Back)—Tall: Berkeley Gold, Morocco Rose, Azure Skies, Red Valor. 
Any 2 for each row, 10 rhizomes for $3.95 
Any 3 for each row, 15 rhizomes for $5.65 
All 4 for each row, 20 rhizomes for $7.35 
3 each of all 20, 60 for $19.95 
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