CALIFORNIA ROSE (Salbach 1947) M. 36”. * 
Very large pure old rose self of perfect form and heavy sub- 
stance. An Iris that appeals especially to those who prefer the 
rose and pink shades, Fine form, well substanced, free flower- 
ing. Rated as one of Mr. Salbach’s finer creations. $3.00 
CAMEROUN (Cayeux 1938) ML. 36”. * 
A most impressive velvety blackish plum-purple Iris with very 
large, broad, rounded petals. The rich color and glossy finish 
combine with a fine stem and vigorous plant habit to give a 
stunning Iris. One of the finest Iris we grow; fragrant. AM’40. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
CAMPFIRE GLOW (Whiting 1947) ML. 35”. * 
Aglow with fire, this vibrantly colored Iris without haft mark- 
ings or any other coloring is a fiery ruby self with a bright 
metallic copper sheen. Even the beard is reddish with a cop- 
per glint. HM’47. $10.00 
CAPTAIN WELLS (Cook 1941) ML. 36”. 
Luxuriant, glossy maroon-red-purple of a fine clear color and 
splendid growing habits. Rich and solidly colored with a 
neat and finished appearance, no haft markings and a sub- 
dued beard. This Iris makes small rhizomes. 
75c; 3 for $2.00 
CAROUSEL (Douglas 1948) M. 40”. 
A huge, flaring flower strikingly colored. A medley of ma- 
genta, violet and gold combined so the color effect is a bright 
lavender-rose with a brilliant orange beard accentuating the 
pattern. An especially admirable flower for the back portion 
of the border. HM’48. $4.50 
CASA MORENA (DeForest 1943) M. 38”. * 
Rich, glowing coppery chestnut-brown. A large—very large, 
flower with a spicy richness that attracts everyone. One of 
the richest Iris in the sienna brown shades with a pleasing 
iridescence. A handsome, solid, self colored Iris. HM’44. 
AM’46. Illustrated page 14. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1945) L. 38”. * 
A very colorful, crimped flower that mingles pink, apricot 
and tan smoothly into one color. Pleasant form with the 
blending of pink more noticeable at the edge of the petals 
contrasting with the orange beard and yellow style arms in 
a delectable way. Heavily substanced; heavy, tall stalks with 
myriads of blooms cascading down the sturdy stems. HM’45. 
AM’47. $2.50; 3 for $6.25 
CEDAR ROSE (Whiting 1941) M. 34”. 
Very pleasing rich rose with a pleasant brown infusion. Neat 
and trim, fine garden value. HM’42. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
CHALLENGE (Stevens Iris—See page 8). 
CHAMOIS (Kleinsorge 1944) M. 34”. * 
As its name appropriately implies, a pure chamois self, stand- 
ards and falls without a vein or marking, a soft satiny finish. 
An Iris of distinction and refinement. Well substanced for its 
large size, excellent form, petals slightly waved, branching 
only fair; fragrant. HM’45. AM’48. $3.50; 3 for $8.25 
CHANTILLY (Hall 1945) M. 36”. 
The most crinkled and ruffled Ivis in existence. The delight- 
ful lacelike edging looks for all the world as if it were cro- 
cheted on the standards and style arms. Orchid-pink in color, 
it combines the unusual quality of extreme ruffling with a 
delicate shade of pink charmingly, Flowers are not large; 
fragrant. Illustrated page 2. HM’45. AM’47. 
$2.00; 3 for $5.00 
CHARLIE GERSDORFF (Lapham 1948) M. 38”. 
Fiery two-toned orange-red with a bright beard. The warm 
orange cast standards suggest an approach to variegata but 
the red tones in the standards place it as a heavily blended 
red. The falls are a brilliant nopal red. $3.50 
CHERIE (Hall 1947) EM. 34”. * 
A lovely new flamingo pink. Large, full formed and lightly 
and gracefully ruffled, A pink self of excellent form and fine 
substance with brilliant tangerine beard. Well illustrated on 
page 22. A fine garden Iris in every respect and holds color 
well in the hottest sun. A real pink. HM’47. AM‘49. 
$15.00 
CHINA MAID (Milliken 1936) E. 36”. 
Noble, soft mallow pink self enhanced by an intriguing blend- 
ing of golden buff at the haft and edges of the petals. Of rare 
charm, a luscious color, rampant grower. With us it is a bit 
soft in hot, windy weather. HM’38. AM’39. 
75c; 3 for $2.00 
CHIVALRY (Wills 1944) ML. 36”. * 
Winner of the Dykes Medal for 1947 and one of the out- 
standing Iris in the medium blue range. A finished Iris of 
excellent form and proportion, ruffled blooms. It draws the 
eye by its beauty in style, color and form. One of the most 
sought after Iris in America. The color reproduction on page 
17, though much reduced, is a very close likeness. AM’46. 
DM’47. $5.00; 3 for $12.00 
CHOIR BOY (Schreiner 1947) L. 34”. 
A very late blooming amoena with a noteworthy wave and 
light ruffle to the petals. Medium sized flowers, milk white 
standards and falls a shade of deep blue rather than purple. 
$1.50; 3 for $4.00 
CHRISTABEL (Lapham 1936) M. 38”. 
Melodramatic—a splendid glowing true red, One of the 
great reds not only for individual exhibition bloom but for 
the garden as well. Its size, vigor and floriferous habit make 
a clump a perfect mass of glowing copper-red. It is one of 
the most effective Iris in the garden, fragrant. HM’36. AM’38. 
50c> 3 for Si).25 
CITY OF LINCOLN (H. Sass 1937) ML. 42”. 
King of the variegatas. The variegata by which all others are 
judged. Possesses rich golden standards and velvety, fiery red 
falls. ‘(his is the boldest color contrast to be found in Iris 
and makes a clump of this variety a very striking focal point 
in any Iris picture. Flashy color contrast. See page 45 for 
picture, HM’38. AM’39. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
CLOTH OF GOLD (Whiting 1945) M. 38”. * 
The brilliant color and volume of bloom stamp this as some- 
thing different and not just another yellow. Clear, sparkling, 
deep golden yellow. Nice flaring form, heavy substance, 
widely branched stem. The perfect trim form is accentuated 
by the glowing, striking, heavy orange beard; fragrant. 
HM’47, AM’50. $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
CONFETTI (Schreiner 1949) EM. 38”. * 
A most unusual plicata. Confetti is a well-branched pink 
plicata with large flowers and very heavy substance. It is a 
striking flower delightfully flared, beautiful in form and fresh 
in appearance. The markings and stipplings are pink on 
creamy white without the pearly sub-tint present in so many 
of this kind. The branching, placement on the stem and 
smart, trim carriage of the flowers are extra good. Confetti 
is pretty, bright and snappy. Illustration on page 17. HM’50. 
$7.50 
COOL LEMONADE (Muhlestein 1947) E. 33”. 
A delightful and refreshing pale lemon yellow self. A person- 
ality among the early flowering kinds; fine for foreground 
planting. $3.00 
COPPER GLOW (Douglas 1945) ML. 37”. 
Bright copper-brown fairly deep in color yet brilliant and 
gleaming like autumn foliage. The copper-brown flowers and 
dark green foliage make a very pretty garden picture, HM’45. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
COPPER LUSTRE (Kirkland 1934) M. 36”. 
Instantly distinguishable from other Iris is this large, odd and 
beautiful copper-toned Iris, the whole overlain with a golden 
iridescence. A much liked Iris because of its unusual color. 
Dykes Medal 1938. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
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