FINE IRIS FOR 1952 
EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED 
Plicata—Stitched or stippled on white or yellow background. 
Blend—Two or more colors blended together. 
Bi-color—A two-color Iris. 
Self—Standards and falls are same color. 
Texture—Sheen or finish of petals. 
Substance—Thickness of petals. 
Standards—Are the upright petals. 
Falls—Are the lower or down falling petals. 
A.|.S.—ls American Iris Society. 
A.M.—-Award of Merit. 
H.M.—Honorable Mention by A.1.S. 
The average height in inches is expressed thus ‘’42 in.’’ E. is 
early, M. midseason, L. late. The haft of the flower is that portion 
of the petals where they join the stalk. 
Dykes Medal—The Dykes Medal is awarded to only one extra 
good new Iris each year by the A.I.S. To win this high honor an 
Iris must first win an H.M., then if it is good enough it may win 
an A.M., but to win the coveted D.M. it must still rate higher in 
the opinion of the judges of the A.1.S. than any other Iris that has 
won the H.M. and A.M. When these most critical judges award 
the Dykes Medal to an Iris we may be sure that Iris is nearly per- 
fect. These super Iris may sell at from $10 to $25 or more each 
when first introduced. Many of our plants have won these awards, 
a few of which we have mentioned. 
ABELARD (Sass 1934) : Very early. 30 in. The standards are rosy 
fawn; the falls rich velvety mahogany, the visual effect is that 
of red mahogany. This Iris is one of the older varieties that al- 
ways blooms early and will make a bright spot in your garden. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ACTION FRONT (Cook 1942): E.M. 36 in. A huge flower of 
glowing deep coppery red, with large broad falls and solidly 
colored haft. The beard is a brilliant yellow. A worthy Iris of 
distinction and a grand grower with strong stalks and heavy 
foliage. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
ADVENTURE (Grant 1941): M. 36 in. A fine large cream and 
raspberry-cinnamon plicata with broad strandards and wide flar- 
ing falls. Has won the H.M. award of the American Iris Society 
and is unusual and a very striking Iris. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
ALASTOR (Splender 1940): E.M. 36 in. A beautiful flower of 
deep pink tones with a bright orange beard and a golden brown 
haft. This Iris was sent to us from England and has been 
awarded the A.M. of the American Iris Society. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
ALICE HARDING (Cayeux 1933): M. 40 in. A magnificent large 
primrose-yellow with a smooth satiny texture on tall tree 
branched stems. This fine blooming Iris was awarded the Dykes 
Memorial Medal in France. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ALINE (Stern 1933) : E.M. 32 in. A gorgeous pure rich sky-blue of 
uniform color throughout. It is unusual and an excellent grow- 
er. It has an enamel-like lustre that sets it apart from other 
blues. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ALLEPPO PLAIN (Sass 1943): M. 36 in. An outstanding plicata 
of cream-white background heavily dotted or peppered with a 
deep red. This is a fine plicata and if you are looking for some- 
thing unusual we suggest this Iris. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
ALLUMEUSE (Gage 1938): M. 40 in. Standards are orchid-blue 
and violet with mahogany-red falls and a deep gold throat and 
beard. A good Iris in the low priced field. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
AL-LU-WE (Sass 1932): L. 40 in. Delightfully ruffled standards 
which look like pure molten metallic bronze with brilliant red- 
toned falls shading to a bronze border to match the standards. 
Blooms very late and grows very tall. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ALPINE GLOW (Kleinsorge 1945): M. 40 in. H.M., A.I.S., 1946. 
A very fine blend of subdued rose tones, bordering on pale violet 
with a gold beard and brown shadings in the haft. Ruffled 
petals. See illustration. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
ALPINE GLOW 
ALTA CALIFORNIA (Mohr 1931): M. 48 in. One of the tallest 
and finest of the yellow Iris. The standards are clear yellow with 
deeper yellow on the falls, faintly bronzed. These large blossoms 
are of firm smooth texture and a reliable bloomer. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ALWAYS (White 1937): M. 36 in. Very attractive large flowers 
of white plicata with rose stitching. The branching is good and 
the stems are sturdy producing well placed blooms. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ALZA HOLA (Snyder 1941): M. 38 in. A very fine large white 
and powder-blue Iris with standards tipped in gold and the 
falls edged in gold. The blooms are large and well spaced on 
strong sturdy stems. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
AMANDINE (Douglas 1946): M.L. 36 in. A very unusual cool 
cream self with a lemon tinge beautifully formed and delight- 
fully ruffled. Although the flowers appear to be fragile its 
amazing substance withstands very severe weather. Winner of 
the President’s Cup in 1948. Each $3.50; 3 for $9.00 
AMBER GEM (Salbach 1946): M. 36 in. Very fine blooms of 
blended shades of bright chestnut and gold with standards of 
rich golden brown shading to gold at the base. The falls are 
broad and of bright chestnut-brown with prominent veining. This 
vigorous Iris won H.M. in 1947 and likes partial shade. 
Each $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
AMBERWOOD (Kirkland 1941): M. 38 in. A well named Iris of 
blending light tan to deeper copper shades and slightly fragrant. 
The large blooms are well spaced on strong sturdy stems and 
it deserves a place in your garden. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
AMETHYST DOME M. 36 in. A tall stately flower with standards 
of pure amethyst and falls of Dahlia-carmine. This is one of 
the older Iris that has withstood the time test and is still 
popular today. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
if your order amounts to $10.00 or more you may select any 
$2.00 iris FREE. 
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