IRIS-— 
Orchids of the Garden 
We are living in a day of great advancement, and the advance in other lines of 
endeavor is reflected in the progress that has been made in iris breeding. Iris varie- 
ties that were leaders ten years ago have now been relegated to the background, in 
many instances, having had to relinquish their places to newer originations of great 
merit. 
If you visit our gardens during the blooming season, you will see thousands of iris 
in bloom in every color and shade imaginable. There are named varieties of the 
latest introductions as well as the older varieties of outstanding quality. We also have 
several thousand iris and hemerocallis seedlings that will thrill you, as they do us, 
with their beauty. Many of them will give their first bloom this coming June. 
If you cannot visit our gardens, and you are not acquainted with the varieties, 
we will gladly help you make your selections. 
Iris are easily grown in any sunny, well-drained location, and they will bloom 
there with little or no attention, but if you wish to have choice flowers — flowers 
that you will be proud of, and the kind that will make your friends and neighbors 
thrill with admiration, give them the best of care. Follow directions given with 
every order. Join the American Iris Society which will give you all the latest in- 
formation about new introductions, improved cultural methods and other valuable 
information that will help you to grow and enjoy the best in iris. 
MARY RANDALL (Fay 1951) 
No. T 48-3 
(New Horizon x F2 Flamingo Pink Seedling) 
This lovely iris originated from a cross made by Mr. Orville Fay. 
Due to lack of planting room in his garden, some of Mr. Fay’s seedlings 
were transferred to our gardens. The following spring, in this group of 
seedlings, a very beautiful iris, now named Mary Randall, bloomed for 
the first time. The color of this iris is so distinct that it attracted the 
attention of visitors in our gardens, more than did any other iris. 
We consider it a great privilege to be co-introducer with Mr. Fay of 
this fine iris. 
This deep rose pink self with bright tangerine red beard is a new color 
in iris. ‘“‘Bengal Rose’ in the Royal H.S. Color Chart. 
~ Plowers are large, and have a thickness of petal seen in few iris. Haft 
is very wide and free from markings. Falls are round and flaring with 
rippled edge. Standards are well-formed and hold together firmly. The 
form of this flower is near perfection. Flowers are well spaced on strong, 
nicely branched, 36-inch stems. 
Plants are large and vigorous with good foliage. 
Its pollen is fertile and seeds are produced in abundance. H. C. 1950. 
Midseason. $25.00 Net 
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