SPARKLING BLUE (Grant 1942): A frosty overlay completely en- 
velops this appealing flax blue iris. Large thick substanced flow- 
ers poised on tall superbly branched stems. Mid-season. 40 in. 
Each 75c 
SPINDRIFT (Loomis 1944) : A beautiful coral-pink flower of good 
form with brilliant tangerine beard to accentuate the entire flower. 
The blooms are well placed on nicely branched stalks. Mid- 
season. 34 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1945. Each $1.50 
SPRING ROMANCE (E. Miess 1949) (Melitza x Narain): It is 
difficult to describe this ‘‘breath-taking” iris by a word descrip- 
tion. Picture a flower with crisp horizontal falls, unusually 
wide and ruffled, standards wide, domed and ruffled. A waxy 
cream-white with a frosty overlay and heavy infusion of 
aureolin gold at the haft, with the added charm of an extra heavy 
deep orange beard. This infusion of gold at the heart of the 
flower casts its golden glow throughout the entire bloom, giving 
it great carrying value in your garden. It also has quality and 
refinement on close inspection, plus a delightful fragrance. Spring 
Romance does not fade. The huge 7-inch blooms of extra heavy 
substance and long lasting qualities with nine or more buds, are 
poised gracefully on tall, well-branched stalks, vigorous and 
floriferous. Spring Romance, known as seedling 551-A, won 
the Gold Cup at the 1948 Hollywood Iris Show. Early mid-season. 
42 in. H.M. 1950. Each $17.00 
S Q 72 (Loomis seedling) : A pink of good substance, much used 
by hybridizers, a smooth and lustrous coral pink with a fiery 
tangerine beard, the falls are slightly ruffled. Each $1.00 
STARDOM (D. Hall 1941): A coppery pink with an apricot blush 
over all giving it a peculiar flame like value so necessary for ac- 
cent in any garden. Brilliant orange beard. Mid-season. 34 in. 
AEMe AGES. 19437 Each 50c 
STAR SHINE (J. Wills 1949) : A blending of deep cream white and 
pearly blue creating an iridescent sheen that is both novel and 
beautiful. The deep cream standards are broad and domed. The 
white flaring falls, have a cast of blue and edging of the same 
color as the standards. The firm substanced blooms are carried on 
sturdy well branched stalks. A distinctive iris. Mid-season. 36 in. 
Ile IMbo. ZXallGS. USE Each $10.00. 
STATEN ISLAND (K. Smith 1947): By far the best of the varie- 
gatas. Gold standards, rich glowing red falls with broad edge 
same color as standards. A big brilliant flower with flaring form 
and fine branching. Good grower. This new variegata should be- 
come very popular. Mid-season. H.M., A.|.S. 1948. Each $8.00 
STORM KING (Nicholls 1940): Rich and glowing silky purple- 
black blooms. The broad flaring falls and domed standards are 
unusual in their evenness of color; without veins of any kind to 
mar their beauty. The large flowers are gracefully poised on tall 
stalks. Late. 42 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1941. Each $1.00 
STRATOSPHERE BLUE (Lyell 1946): This is a very striking blue 
of good form and branching. Also a good increaser. Each $1.50 
SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge 1948) : The name really describes this 
most impressive flower. The color is a golden flame salmon blend, 
bright and fiery. Both standards and falls are extra large and 
the haft and beard are bright golden yellow. Tall and widely 
branched. Winner of the President’s Cup for 1949. Early. 42 in. 
H.M., A.1.S. 1949. Each $7.50 
SUNSET SERENADE (J. Sass 1943): A very worthy Prairie Sunset 
seedling. Larger, taller and somewhat more golden than its 
parent. A lovely iridescent sheen envelopes the entire flower. 
Well formed blooms are evenly spaced on widely branched stalks. 
Vigorous. Late. 36 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1945. Each $1.00 
SWAN LAKE (Benson 1949): Crisp light blue self of exceptional 
form and substance. Domed standards, semi-flaring falls. The 
flowers are nicely spaced on the stem. Mid-season. 36 in. 
Each $5.00 
SYLVIA MURRAY (Norton 1944) : Visualize this lovely clear, light 
blue iris entirely enveloped with a bright frosty finish. There is 
definite charm about this flower with its precise styling, lovely 
poise and smooth tailored appearance. Try planting. with Pink 
Cameo and Moonlight Madonna for a beautiful pastel effect. Mid- 
season. 40 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1946; A.M. 1949. Each $1.35 
Everything we sell is grown in our own fields. 
TEA ROSE (Whiting 1944): A very lovely pink iris void of the 
usual orchid cast. The flowers are of rounded form and nicely 
spaced on tall but not widely branched stalks. The vigorous hardy 
plants bloom freely, creating a decided pink effect. A noteworthy 
iris. Mid-season. 36 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1945. Each $1.50 
THE ADMIRAL (D. Hall 1941): An intense luminous blue, deeper 
than medium blue, but not really dark. The falls flare in a dash- 
ing manner, with the finish and substance outstanding. Very 
floriferous with flowers that stand wind, sun or rain exceptionally 
well. The bluish beard completes its lovely color harmony. Mid- 
season. 36 in. A.M., A.1.S. 1944. Each 75c¢ 
THE CAPITOL (Maxwell 1944) : This lofty white with its magnolia- 
like texture radiates warmth and charm through its flame orange 
beard and haft. Tall and splendidly branched. 44 in. Mid-season. 
H. M., A.1.S. 1946. Each $1.35 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1937): A very smooth finished rosy 
wine-red flower of huge size. A perfectly proportioned flower 
with a deep orange beard, poised on thick sturdy stems that are 
well branched. This flower is one of our best sellers. Dykes Medal 
1941. Mid-season. 38 in. Each 75c 
THREE OAKS (Whiting 1943): Massive blooms of a rose and cop- 
per blend with a lovely blue blaze in the center of the falls. The 
well formed ruffled flowers are nicely spaced on tall stems. Long 
blooming season coupled with vigorous growth and generous in- 
crease. 40 in. Mid-season. A.M., A.|.S. 1949. Each $2.00 
THREE SISTERS (DeForest) : A clump of this variety in the garden 
is really stunning. The standards are pale creamy yellow with 
rounded flaring falls of Indian lake. A vigorous grower. Increases 
rapidly. Mid-season. 36 in. Each $1.00 
THREE CHEERS (Cook 1945): A brilliant vivid blue bi-color on tall 
stems. Standards are a clear light blue, falls dark violet with a 
metallic luster, and edged same color as standards. The prominent 
white beard gives added charm to this attractive iris. Mid-season. 
398 ine eM) Ano. 1946: Each $2.50 
TIFFANY (H. Sass 1938): A plicata of sulphur yellow stiched in 
bronzy red markings. Large flowers are very showy and different. 
Of medium height and good substance. Mid-season. 34 in. A.M., 
A.1.S. 1943. Each 50c 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942) : A golden tobacco brown self, 
that is individual both in color and form. The substance is un- 
usually heavy with falls that are wide at the haft and held stiffly 
horizontal. Standards closed with heavy midribs. Tobacco Road 
is the parent of many of Dr. Kleinsorge’s latest originations. Mid- 
season. 34 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1946. Each $2.50 
TOSCA (Benson 1949): A ruffled lavender blue self. Standards 
domed with semi-flaring falls and wide at the haft. Excellent 
substance and the ability to stand rain and wind. Mid-season. 
BS ine) bee 1950) Each $7.50 
TREASURE ISLAND (Kleinsorge 1937): A beautiful iris of clear 
bright yellow, lighter in the center of the falls. Tall, well formed, 
hardy. ates 36 inv AcMs Aal-S. 1945. Each 50c. 
TREVA (DeForest 1945): Rich golden apricot with a glistening 
frosty finish places this appealing iris in a class by itself. The 
lovely flaring form has the added charm of very wide standards 
and falls. Treva is one of our most sought after iris. Mid-season. 
36 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1946. Each $2.00 
TRULY YOURS (Fay 1949): A charming and distinctive new. 
bright yellow and light cream iris with both standards and falls 
edged like Chantilly lace. The heart of the flower is bright yellow 
shading to almost white at the bottom of falls and the top of stand- 
ards. The extra large blooms are of flaring form with wide hafts. 
The buds are bright yellow. Vigorous and hardy. Has fertile 
pollen and sets seed well. Late. 38 in. H.M. 1949. Each $20.00 
TWILIGHT SKY (Fay 1948): A new pink of splendid form and 
substance with pink buds and a red beard. The tailored flowers ar 
of flaring form with firmly held domed standards and flaring 
falls. The blooms are widely spaced and gracefully poised on 
strong 35-inch stems. Very vigorous and a fast increaser. We con- 
sider this one of the finest new pinks. A.M. 1950. Each $7.50 
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