1952 Introductions 
Bearded Iris 
ALI BABA (David W. Lyon 1952) $18.00 
(No. D204-47-8 Ranger x Cordovan) We are introducing this 
Iris by popular demand. A sister to The Mad Hatter, whose deep 
Maroon coloring contrasts with the bright red of Ali Baba. Its 
standards are spectrum taupe, flushed garnet-brown with broad 
flaring deep garnet brown falls that darken towards the edges, and 
are of the heaviest velvety texture that does not burn nor wilt in 
the sun. Best garden effect is obtained when planted where the 
afternoon sun filters through the blossoms. Its bright red rich- 
ness stole the show here at Irisland last season, so we named it 
Ali Baba. This red line has the most pleasing fragrance. It blooms 
from midseason to late, on well branched 44” stalks. 
EMPRESS EUGENIE (David W. Lyon 1952) $15.00 
(No. D321-48-1 Char-Maize x Cordovan) There are many new 
shades to be explored in the very deep yellows to fascinate us and 
command our admiration. This deepest of deep Empire yellow 
self (by R, H. C. chart) with an intense buttercup yellow beard, 
is one of them. Its pure clean coloring has no haft markings. 
There is a very small amount of spraying of Garnet-brown at the 
very base of the petals, giving depth to the flower. In form, the 
standards arch gracefully and the falls are saucer flaring. Mid- 
season bloom on 36’ stalks. Awarded C. C. under No. 01009 
at the Hollywood Iris Show 1951. 
Louisiana Iris 
MICCO (Caroline Dormon 1952) $5.00 
A brilliant crimson brighter than its parent, Bayou Vermilion, 
of the same form and somewhat larger in size. The broad flaring 
sepals, with a narrow gold line through the center, are of firm 
heavy substance and have a velvety texture. The graceful 614” 
flowers are borne on 30” to 32” stems. Micco means “Chief” in 
the Creek Indian language. A one year plant of this in our gar- 
den created many favorable comments last year. 
OPAL DUSK (Debaillon-Dormon 1952) $5.00 
One of the finest members of the Debaillon collection, originally 
found near Lutcher, Louisiana. Aptly named, this little wonder 
combines the opalescent pink afterglow of the setting sun with 
the delicate pale blues and lavenders of the twilight skies resulting 
in a smoothly glowing flower in a delicate tone of roseate lilac. 
A minute glint of gold comprises the signal patch, surrounded by 
an area the color of crushed grapes. The form is excellent, with 
sepals and petals almost overlapping. The 5” flowers are borne 
on 28” stems. Unexcelled for unusual flower arrangements. 
WOOD VIOLET (Ruth Dormon 1952) $5.00 
A clean dark blue self of a clarity and intensity not often seen. 
Its name describes it best, Wood Violet, with just a touch of 
orange-gold for a signal patch. 5” flowers of excellent substance, 
graceful flaring form, on 30” stems are set off by the dainty 
slender foliage of the plant, An outstanding favorite at the 51 
convention. Caroline Dormon says this is one of her “Special 
loves,’ and it is an unforgetable vision. Honorable Mention 
NAGS, UGSYL- 
1951 Introductions 
Douglasiana Iris 
AMIGUITA (Eric E. Nies 1951) $5.00 
Here is a break in colors for our native California Irises. It has the 
coloring of the Bearded Iris Amigo, therefore the name Amiguita, 
which means “Little Friend’. Its rich purple and white combina- 
tion of coloring is most intriguing. Flowers are of good size, 
pleasing form, and bloom on stalks of 12” height. Highly 
Commended A.I.S. 1949. Honorable Mention 1951. Stock limited. 
GRAY DAWN (Mrs. Julian Curtis 1951) 
(Orchid Sprite x Yellow Opal) Sold out for 1952 
One of the smoothest satin finished and most beautifully formed 
Douglasianas we have seen. Its large flowers with broad falls make 
an enticing network for the blending of colors which truly remind 
one of early dawn. In color, it is a warm soft gray with touches 
of maroon-red and Turquoise in the center of the fall petals. The 
standards are opalescent. Height 12”. 
Bearded Iris 
THE MAD HATTER (David W. Lyon 1951) $17.50 
(Ranger x Cordovan No. D204-47-7) 
Several good reds bloomed from this cross, and we had a hard 
time to decide which was the best. We finally settled on this one, 
because its bloom stalks were the tallest, with good branching, 
deepest in color and it has a long blooming time. By Royal Horti- 
cultural Colour Chart, it is of deepest maroon, with heavy velvety 
falls, which seem to be overlaid with blackish-maroon. Semi-flaring 
form, and nicely arched standards. This cross gave the sweetest 
and most pleasing fragrance to all its progeny. 42”-44”. Midseason 
and late. Honorable Mention 1951. 
UN ti beoAN | FERNANDO VALLEY 
Louisiana Iris 
CANDLES (Caroline Dormon 1951) $4.00 
Floriferous and showy flat flowers with very broad segments, 
amaranth-red in color, with picric-yellow style arms, and bright 
yellow signal. A clump of Candles suggests candelabrum with 
lighted candles. Twenty-four inch stalks, carry five and one-half 
inch flowers. 
GREEN LUSTRE (Eric E. Nies 1951) $5.00 
Lovely and lustrous light Uranium green (by Royal Horticultural 
Colour Chart). Flowers are of medium size and height, with flar- 
ing form. The falls are light Uranium green with perhaps a little 
soft dresden yellow mixed into its tones to soften and enhance 
the delicate richness of this flower. Style arms and standards are 
light Uranium green. The signal stripe on the falls are of deep 
buttercup yellow, When this flower first opens there is a medium 
blue around the signal which fades into just enough of a flush 
of blue to intensify the soft green tones. Unique and attractive. 
SAUCY MINX (Caroline Dormon 1951) $4.00 
(Cajan x New Orleans ) 
Impudent upstanding ruffled flowers measuring 514”. In color, 
a bright rose-red at edge of segments, shading inward to amber 
and soft yellow. 24” to 30” stems bear several flowers at the 
same time with occasional side branching, producing a clump 
that is an unforgetable sight. In fact, Eric Nies, of Hollywood, said 
that Saucy Minx is the finest Louisiana Iris he had ever seen. 
Extremely floriferous. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1951. 
