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Each year | present here the most novel and distinctive of current offerings of the Iris 
hybridizers. My answer to your persistent question: ‘What is really different?’’— and all 
completely different from each other! Try exhibiting these at your flower shows. | pur- 
posely include not only a number of the much-heralded new sorts, but also some extra 
choice “overlooked varieties” that are certain to create a thrill. 
RUFFLED BOUQUET (Rees ‘47) *%&* Photo at right. $7.50; 3 for $15.00 
Radiant and glorious is this loveliest of all ruffled Iris. In the photograph at the right | 
have endeavored to capture for you some of the charm of this new arrival. A beautiful 
Snow Flurry seedling from the creator of the ever-popular Snow Flurry itself. With many 
varieties the ruffling seems rather incidental, but here it is.a definite feature. Perfect 
flaring form with very heavy substance, much better than in Snow Flurry. The color, too, 
gives this exceptional appeal. Standards luscious creamy-yellow; falls white, brushed and 
edged to match standards. It is seldom that | am able to bring to your attention a new 
variety that has such promise. M—42”. 
COLOR CARNIVAL (DeForest ‘49) *&*&* HM ’40 $10.00; 3 for $25.00 
If you want to stop traffic with a flamboyant Iris, just plant COLOR CARNIVAL out in 
front, where the passers-by can get a peep at it. I’ll guarantee you'll have a flower that 
will stop people in their tracks, and bring forth exclamations of surprise and wonder- 
ment that such a gorgeous flower really exists. A soft strawberry pink with bright pur- 
plish areas on the hafts, and a vivid tangerine beard. The most startling of all tangerine- 
bearded pinks and one you are bound to have sooner or later. Why not get it now and 
surprise your entire neighborhood? 
BLACK MICHAEL (Morris ‘49) ** Silver Medal, England. $15.00 
RUFFLED BOUQUET—Rich Cream. 
DAFFY (DeForest ’47) ** @ 
$2.00 
A real novelty! While generally classed as a plicata or fancy, it is a strange 
From far-away England comes this superb near-black Iris of noble propor- 
tions and highest quality. An Iris of lovely form and tremendous weather- 
resisting substance. Standards domed, rich very dark blue-violet. Falls 
flaring, of deepest velvety violet-black. Tall and well branched. L—42”. 
GREEN PASTURES (Heller ‘47) ** HC ‘45, HM ‘47 $4.00 
Here is one of the closest approaches to green yet available in Bearded Iris. 
A delightful chartreuse yellow in soft pastel tints. A touch of blue at the tip 
of the beard is most effective and accentuates the cool green tones of the 
bloom. Tall and free flowering. Starts blooming early and is often still in 
good condition when the late varieties come out. Perfectly hardy. Intro- 
duced at $30 in 1947. E, M, L.—50”. 
ROCKET (Whiting ‘45) *#%*&* HM ‘45, Sym. ‘50 $5.00; 3 for $10.00 
Award of Merit ‘47. The orange Iris that stands head and shoulders above 
all competitors. Standards of pure deep chrome, falls smooth vivid orange. 
Flowers large, done in modern style, with wide petals, exceptionally heavy 
substance. Introduced at $40; has been rocketing to fame ever since. The 
English, with their fogs, aren‘t used to such brilliance, for here’s the report 
that came back when this Rocket reached England: ‘And now put on sun- 
glasses, for here is an Iris almost too dazzling for the naked eye.” A re- 
markable pollen parent, already having 3 top-notch descendants: Techni- 
one indeed! For here the creamy-white ground of the falls is peppered and 
boldly marbled and zebra-striped in maroon-violet in an infinitely variable 
manner. Also valuable to hybridizers, as this striking color-pattern often 
appears in its seedlings. M—38”. 
DREAMCASTLE (Cook ‘43) **k* HM ‘44; Sym. ‘50 © $3.50; 3 for $9.00 
Award of Merit ‘48. Dreamcastle has the novel distinction of being the pure 
Bearded Iris that comes about the closest of any to that much-sought 
rounded form usually associated with the new Oncobreds, with full, 
astoundingly broad falls. This, coupled with the fact that it is the most de- 
lectable orchid pink to date, places it in a class by itself. A quality Iris with 
a wonderfully smooth coloring, highlighted by an unusual white beard. 
Order this and you'll be building dreamcastles! M—38’’. 
S. Q. 72 (Loomis) **k* HC ‘47 © $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
A super opportunity to get a first-class new tangerine-bearded pink at a 
moderate price made possible because this is still numbered and has not 
as yet been named. A smooth, lustrous, light coral pink, flashing a fiery 
tangerine beard. Comes from the famous Sea Shell; inherits the pink bud. 
Being widely used by the experts in hybridizing. Has already yielded Pink 
Tower and Pink Formal. My greatest thrill-producer for so modest a price. 
color, Lodestone and Tangier. M—36”. M—36”. 
SHERIFFA (Oncogelia-Bearded Hybrid) (White ‘42) xx AM ‘45 @ $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
Most noteworthy of the extremely rare hybrids containing blood of Oncos, Regelias and Tall Bearded Iris. 
Thus its ancestors can be traced back to Palestine, Turkestan and Eurasia. What an example of the way 
man can bring together, in one form, the good qualities of species that Mother Nature left in scattered © 
portions of our globe! Picture a flower with a deep blue ground color, flushed and veined in dark red,and — 
radiating an electric iridescence. Beard most unusual, brown, tipped bright blue. Tall, nicely branched 
stalks. Exceptionally hardy, adaptable. Was introduced at $25 each. Its seedlings often have that “Aril 
look) aeM=36/%, 
EASTER BONNET (Maxwell ‘44) *%*&* HM '46, Sym. ‘50 ® $1.75 
Here’s your Easter Bonnet with bands of gold upon it! The 1949 favorite in our garden and the most color- 
ful and spectacular pink | have. A rich yet soft pink, highlighted with unbelievable brilliant yellow bases 
to the petals and a narrow yellow edging. Huge, smoothly formed flowers that invariably attract visitors, 
who return time and again to marvel at the display of color. From Alastor x Morocco Rose, so it may 
give tangerine-bearded pinks in the next generation. Try it. Set seeds well. M—38”. 
ZEBRA (Pallida variegata) *x* Photo at left. © 2 for $1.45; 10 for $5.95 
A novelty needed in every garden. The only Iris with leaves striped in creamy yellow and green in a pat- 
tern much like that of a Zebra. Has striking ornamental value from March to November. Best used as 
edgings or clumps to attract attention, so | give you special group prices. Also, just the thing for indi- 
vidualistic flower arrangements and corsages. Flowers light blue. M—30”. 
STARTER NOVELTY COLLECTION: The 6 marked ©, a $10.25 value for $7.25 
SUPER NOVELTY COLLECTIONS: These 6 plus Rocket for $10.95; or the 6 plus Ruffled Bouquet for 
$11.95; or the 6 plus both for $14.95. 
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