MME. LOUIS AUREAU (Cayeux 1934): A lovely rosy tinted pli- 
cata from France with a crisp silvery white background heavily 
dotted with rosy lavender. Very large blooms. Medium height. 
Early. A.M., A.1.S. 1939. Each 40c 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass 1943): The color is a cool 
refreshing shade of lemon yellow with the added beauty of heavy 
substance and excellent branching. The ruffled flowers have 
rounded form and the crisp texture adds to their beauty. Mid- 
season. 36 in. A.M., A.1.S. 1945. Each $1.00 
MOONLIGHT SONATA (Stevens 1946) : An entirely different yel- 
low iris. An unusual shade of clear sulphur or lemon yellow. An- 
other attraction is the serration of the petals, as if finely notched. 
A flower of unusual grace and charm. 35 in. Late. Each $7.50 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis 1937): Lovely rose-pink. The large 
flowers have a soft yellow glow at the heart and a brownish cast 
at the haft highlighted with a bright golden beard. Midseason. 
38 in. Each 60c 
MOUNTAIN SKY (Milliken): The light blue ruffled flowers of 
semi-flaring form are carried on very tall, nicely branched stalks. 
A heavy bloomer. Early. 48 in. Each 75c 
MT. McKINLEY (Schreiner 1947): Similar to Wabash, one of its 
parents, but the flowers are slightly larger and the stem is as tall, 
but the branching on Mt. McKinley is better. Standards on open- 
ing have a hint of blue paling to white. Falls deep glossy violet 
without marring or veining at the haft. Fertile pollen and sets 
seed. Mid-season. 38 in. Each $2.00 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941): A self of radiant lovely mul- 
berry rose shaded brown with a bronze beard. The very tall stems 
hold the flowers well aloft, displaying their beauty. Excellent 
substance and branching. Early. 40 in. A.M., A.1.S. 1944. 
Each $1.00 
NEW HORIZON (Fay 1946): A delicate peach pink of very good 
size and form. Wide ruffled standards and falls with the stand- 
ards a tone deeper than the falls. A fiery tangerine beard com- 
pletes the lovely color harmony. Very tall, 40 in., and late. H.M., 
JNM sS ASEM Each $4.00 
NEW SNOW (Fay 1946): An iris that is well named for it is as 
white as the new drifted snow. There are no haft markings to 
mar its beauty. The only color is the added charm of a full bright 
yellow beard. The large ruffled flowers are held well aloft on 
sturdy well-branched 40-inch stalks. One of the finest new 
white iris. Midseason. H.M., A.I.S. 1946; A.M. 1948. 
Each $5.00 
OLA KALA (J. Sass 1943): Winner of Dykes Medal 1948. This 
beautiful deep yellow flower of fine form and ruffling is one of 
the unusual hybrids of the last few years. The falls are flaring and 
the standards are firmly held. The flower is poised on a splendid 
stem that is well branched. A rapid increaser. Late mid-season. 
36 in. Each $1.00 
OLD PARCHMENT (Kleinsorge 1939): The large flowers are deep 
ivory with an overlay of golden buff. Standards are domed, falls 
wide. The blooms have wonderful keeping qualities due to the 
unusually heavy substance. Mid-season. 35 in. A.M., A.I.S. 
1941. Each 50c 
OLD ROSE (Salbach 1940): Very large old rose flowers shading 
to Pompeii red near the haft. The lovely color and wealth of bloom 
make this iris most effective in the garden. Early. 40 in. 
Each 50c 
OPAL CLOUD (Kleinsorge 1949) : This charming Cascade Splendor 
seédling is a blend of pinkish opalescent tints giving the effect 
of a terra-cotta-pink with pale violet suffusions. Huge blooms 
on tall very well branched stalks. Each $5.00 
ORCHID LADY (Salbach 1943) : An orchid pink of heavy substance 
and jaunty flaring falls. There is an infusion of copper near the 
throat and edges of falls. A lovely iris. Late. 40 in. Each 50c 
ORELIO (DeForest 1947): Rich vibrant brown red that always com- 
mands attention. Large flowers with good form and heavy sub- 
stance. Tall and well branched. Mid-season. 35 in. H.M., A.I.S. 
1948. Each $4.00 
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ORIENTAL BAZAAR (Buneaux 1948): Bright, showing golden 
amber, flowers flushed orange red with a metallic lavender over- 
lay. Late. 35 in. Each $5.00 
ORMACO (Kleinsorge 1942): An alluring and distinct blend of an 
odd light violet with some bronze and brown—with a decided 
metallic sheen. The large well-formed flowers have a heavy 
leathery substance. Mid-season. 32 in. H.M., A.1.S. 1947. 
: Each $1.00 
ORMOHR (Kleinsorge 1937): The color of this handsome Wm. 
Mohr seedling is lilac with a silvery cast and veined in violet. The 
huge blooms are beautifully poised on tall well-branched stalks. 
Mid-season. 40 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1940. Each 50c 
PAGAN PRINCESS (G. Douglas 1948): A very deep pink with a 
brilliant tangerine beard. Standards Persian pink, falls Persian 
rose with a narrow edging the color of the standards. A lovely 
bright flower void of haft markings and very effective in the 
garden. We believe this iris will prove to be a valuable breeder 
for those interested in breeding the new pinks. Mid-season. 38 
in. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $4.00 
PAINTED DESERT (Milliken) : This beautiful iris is well named 
for it possesses the brilliant run of color as seen in parts of the 
Arizona Desert. A good increaser with excellent branching. Mid- 
season. 48 in. Each $1.50 
PARADISE PINK (Lapham 1950) : A self of a clear, clean pink with 
no haft markings and a pleasing reddish tangerine beard. Beau- 
tifully formed slightly ruffled flowers with heavy substance, a 
quality lacking in so many new pinks. Five-inch blooms with 
arching standards and slightly flaring falls. Splendid branching, 
vigorous and free flowering. A pink of real garden value and re- 
sistant to sun, wind, and rain. Late. 32 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 
Each $12.00 
PATHFINDER (Whiting 1948) : Although this is termed a blend it 
is near true pink. The blooms are of extremely heavy substance 
with both standards and falls very wide and full with the added 
charm of a glistening texture. The branching is close but the 
stems are strong. Vigorous and prolific of bloom and increase. 
Mid-season. 35 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $15.00 
PATRICE (DeForest 1945): A new white plicata that is quite un- 
usual. The semi-flaring falls are a clean sparkling white, brushed 
with bright gold across the haft and speckled rose-brown. The 
standards are cream, flushed rosy lavender. The large flowers 
are beautifully poised on tall graceful stems that are nicely 
branched. Mid-season. 40 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1946. Each $1.50 
PATRICIA (H. Sass 1939): A pearly white with ruffling on both 
standards and falls. Flowers are medium size and make a beauti- 
ful mass effect in any garden. Mid-season. 34 in. H.M., A.I.S. 
1940. Each 50c 
PEG DABAGH (Craig 1948): An early flowering Wm. Mohr de- 
rivative with blooms of full rounded form and heavy substance. 
The clear blue violet flowers of smooth texture are borne on very 
tall (50 in.) stalks, with 4 to 5 buds to the stem. Vigorous and 
a rapid increaser. Early. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $10.00 
PIERRE MENARD (Faught 1948): Very large blooms of medium 
blue with horizontal falls. Excellent form and outstanding sub- 
stance. There is a lot of blue to its coloring and the entire flower 
possesses a lovely enamel finish. Good branching and vigorous 
growth. A really fine iris. Mid-season. H.M., A.I.S. 1948; A.M. 
1950) Each $15.00 
PINK BOUNTIFUL (Cook 1949): A brilliant orchid pink with large 
perfectly formed flowers, broad petals, smooth satiny texture and 
heavy substance. Hardy and very floriferous. Mid-season. 40 in. 
Each $8.00 
PINK CAMEO (Fay 1946): The outstanding qualities of this new 
pink iris is the melting softness of color and finish with the entire 
absence of other colorings which the name suggests. The pointed 
buds, much deeper in color, add to its beauty. The beard is tan- 
gerine, typical of the new pinks. Flowers are flaring and evenly 
spaced on well branched stalks. One of the loveliest new pinks. 
Early. 36 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $3.00 
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