CONTINVED-NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1957 
From 2 Other Hybridizers 
CAROL HARKER (Naylor 1951) ML. 36”. 
Two pronounced characteristics give this medium-blue Iris 
distinction; its jaunty flare (reminiscent of Permanent Wave) 
and its unique infusion of gold in the throat on both stand- 
ards and falls, which creates a novel color effect, rarely seen 
in blue Iris. YVhe large blooms, carried on well-branched 
stems, are crisp and tailored in form but soft and mellow in 
color. A suave, original Iris. $15.00 
BLUE PINAFORE (F. Cook 1951) EM. 38”. 
Snow Flurry imparts a vivacity of style to its progeny which 
sets them in a class apart. Blue Pinafore inherits this de- 
bonair, insouciant ruffling plus a color effect equally unique, 
suggestive of the white blaze on Japanese Iris. From this 
glowing whiteness, like a deft water coloring, ever deepening 
tints of lavender-blue blend imperceptibly to the deeper scal- 
loped margins. A meritorious new Iris from Dr. Franklin 
Cook, the past president of the American Iris Society. 
$10.00 
Schreiner Developments 
CHERRY FLIP (Schreiner 1951) E. 34”. 
This highly floriferous new flamingo pink is a real color gem. 
Not a large Ivis, it is, however, about as pink as any variety 
I have seen, and, because of its clean-cut form and _ free- 
blooming qualities, is most effective as a landscape subject. 
A soft enamelled sheen and fiery tangerine beard give it real 
distinction. $7.50 
PINK PLUME (Schreiner 1951) M. 36”. 
This self-colored orchid-pink might be described as a glorified 
Dreamcastle, being pinker, larger, and lighter. A supremely 
beautiful Iris whose exquisite standards are domed with ut- 
most circumspection, whose broad falls have a classic per- 
fection in form. A patrician beauty: chaste and serene. Un- 
surpassed in the carrying power of its limpid pink color. 
$7.50 
PHALANX (Schreiner 1951) E. 36”. 
This is a novelty Iris of an unusual fuchsia hue. The falls 
have a sheen of metallic rose enhanced by a blue blaze in 
the center, reminding one of the lustre of a shining Christmas 
tree ornament. Everyone may not like this Iris, but those who 
respond to its bizarre coloring will like it a great deal. $5.00 
PEACH MERINGUE (Schreiner 1951) E. 36”. 
An Iris with the luscious complexion of a copiously frosted 
lemon pie fresh from the oven: a melting golden tan with 
just a hint of pink. A prolific producer of large blooms. 
Because of its tangerine beard and undertone of pink, we are 
hopeful that this will prove a breeder and be the means of 
getting more size into the pinks. $7.50 
FLARE (Schreiner 1951) M. 34”. 
Here is a brilliant flash of color: the standards are orange- 
yellow; the smoothly lacquered falls are a rich red-brown like 
the finish of a horsechestnut when freshly picked and still 
retaining the oily, shiny lustre. Not a large Iris, its merit 
lies in its exceptional color appeal. $5.00 
New Stevens Releases 
AIRY GRACE (Stevens 1947) EM. 36”. 
Mrs. Stevens describes it thus: “A lovely Iris with the silken, 
luminous texture of crepe de chine. Altogether unlike any 
other variety either in its texture or its shade of cream. 
Despite the fact that it has good substance, there is a fascinat- 
ing delicacy of air about its lustrous blooms.” $2.50 
DAWN REFLECTION (Stevens 1948) M. 36”. 
This is the largest Plicata I have ever seen and a prime fa- 
vorite with garden visitors. The immense blooms, attractively 
flared and waved, have a ground color of glistening ivory, 
sparingly and precisely etched rose-pink on the falls and more 
generously suffused and etched a bright lilac-pink in the 
standards. A study-Iris of unusual delicacy, yet most effective 
in the clump. Branching and substance are ideal. One of 
Mrs. Stevens’ most outstanding originations. $15.00 
HARLEQUIN (Stevens 1949) L. 32”. 
Technically a Plicata, this fantastic, “believe-it-or-not” Iris 
looks like an Oncocyclus hybrid. The heavy silvery falls with 
perky horizontal flare are not only veined like a butterfly’s 
wing, but bizarrely stippled and dappled chocolate and purple 
to match the feathery standards. Exotic, sophisticated, never- 
to-be-forgotten, its weird beauty makes garden visitors exclaim. 
$7.50 
SPANISH LADY (Stevens 1948) M. 38”. 
A tall and stately beauty whose lovely form is decked in rich 
brown velvet and taffeta. The crisp brown standards are a 
lighter brown than the falls, whose rich deep velvetliness is 
almost a walnut shade. An intense gold beard like a candle 
flame gives life to the whole flower. $7.50 
SUMMIT (Stevens 1951) M. 40”. 
Mrs. Stevens has produced three yellow Amoenas or near- 
Amoenas: Pinnacle (light yellow and white), Summit (deep 
yellow and white), and Mystic Melody (deep yellow and 
cream). Of the three, Summit is the most contrasting by 
far and an Iris of seemingly epochal importance to the Iris 
breeder. A very tall Iris with superb branching, its moderate- 
sized blooms have standards which are absolutely snow-white 
and falls of a deep golden yellow, creating a wonderfully 
refreshing and breath-taking contrast. In New Zealand this 
is considered the best of Mrs. Stevens’ yellow Amoenas. Every 
Iris hybridizer in America will want this outstanding novelty 
for use in his breeding program. $15.00 
TROPIC MOON (Stevens 1950) E. 33”. 
Eye-level Iris may droop their falls with impunity but border 
Iris are more colorful if they have flaring form. This happily 
named lemon-cream qualifies in both form and _ floriferous- 
ness, as well as in color, to be a pre-eminent berder Iris. 
$7.50 
1950 INTRODUCTIONS 
CHALLENGE (Stevens 1950) EM. 34”. 
Here is a rose Iris in a vivid and vibrant shade in a flower of 
exceptional size. This is quite in contrast to most rose colored 
Iris which are smaller in size and lack the intensity of color- 
ing of Challenge. Only at rare intervals do the hybridizers 
give us progress in this lovely coloring. We consider this im- 
posing new Iris an invaluable addition to a very limited color 
class. Stems are not tall—if they were we would consider this 
variety one of the most significant advances in its color class 
in a decade. Illustrated opposite page. $12.00 
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KING‘S JESTER (Stevens 1948) M. 38”. 
One of the “fancy” Plicatas. Its pattern of unusual stitching 
and feathering of rosy maroon on silvery white is unique, 
especially on the falls. It seems as if there were solidly painted 
stripes or lines bringing to mind the markings of a butterfly’s 
wing. A heavier wash of color covers the entire standards. 
It deserves special mention because its intense coloration and 
design make it so individual. It is not a subdued development 
as are many of the fancies; most novel. $3.50 
