TEA ROSE (Whiting 1944): M. 36 in. A fresh and attractive 
copper-pink, it is smoothly infused with light copper or amber 
to make a self of warm rose-pink. The branching is not wide 
but the flowers are well spaced and beautifully rounded. The 
plants are especially vigorous with strong blooms and increase. 
InlC WSrSP ImleiMl,, Ses). Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
THE ADMIRAL (Hall 1941): M.L. 36 in. A very intense medium 
blue with a bluish beard. It is really deeper than a medium blue 
but still is not a dark or blackish blue. Due to its fine form, 
finish and substance it will withstand sun, rain and wind un- 
usually well. H.M., 1940; A.M., 1944. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
THE CAPITOL (Maxwell-Norton 1945) : E.M. 38 in. A large clear 
crystalline white with an extremely heavy brilliant flame-orange 
beard that is really outstanding. The beautifully formed petals 
are similar to the Magnolia in their texture and the plants are 
tall and stately. H.M., 1946; A.M., 1951. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
THE RED DOUGLAS (Sass 1937): M.L. 36 in. This is an un- 
usually rich, velvety smooth flower of very large size and perfect 
form. It is a deep rosy red-wine with a brownish cast at the 
center and a rich orange beard. This is as fine an Iris as is grown. 
A.M., 1939; Dykes Medal, 1941. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
THE SENTINEL (Hall 1942): M. 34 in. A bright burnished 
copper reminding one of highly polished copper, it has flowers of 
large size, form and substance. It is closely branched, of 
medium height and makes a rich and glowing clump in your 
garden. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
THREE CHEERS (Cook 1945): M. 38 in. Amazingly brilliant bi- 
color that is similar to Amigo in color, but much bolder in con- 
trast and height. The flowers are of good size with a clean finish, 
and no fading of the blooms. It has a prominent whitish beard. 
Vigorous grower and free flowering. H.M., 1946. 
Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
THREE OAKS (Whiting 1943): M. 38 in. Large flowers of deep 
rose-pink, heavily blended with copper and set off by a pro- 
nounced blue blaze in the falls. The standards are domed and 
the falls are semi-flaring. The strong, heavy stalks are short 
branched and produce a spectacular effect of color in the 
garden. H.M., 1945; A.M., 1949. Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
THREE SISTERS (DeForest 1941): M.L. 38 in. A distinct and ex- 
citing combination of pale creamy yellow standards and red- 
toned falls, the general garden effect is that of a red and white 
amoena. You will find that this Iris is unique and entirely dif- 
ferent from anything in your garden. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
TIFFANJA (DeForest 1942): M. 42 in. A striking plicata with 
standards of colonial buff and creamy white falls peppered 
around the border with light brown. It has very good carrying 
qualities and is a clean cut flower that attracts immediate 
attention. H.M., 1944; A.M., 1946. Illustrated on page 28. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
TIFFANY (Sass 1938): M. 36 in. Very large ruffled medium yel- 
low with rose or pink stitching. The pattern is quite prominent 
and gives it a gay appearance. The stalks are well branched, the 
substance is heavy and the general appearance is very pleasing. 
H.M., 1939; A.M., 1943. Illustrated on page 16. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
TISHOMINGO (Caldwell 1942): M.L. 38 in. Large wisteria-blue 
self of very flaring form and firm substance. The standards are 
high and roundly domed and the falls flaring with a lighter flush 
around the beard. A frosty flush envelopes the entire flower and 
accentuates the cool crispness of this sturdy Iris. H.M., 1942; 
A.M., 1944. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942) : M. 34 in. A golden tobacco- 
brown that is a lighter shade than most brown Irises. The 
standards are very erect and nearly closed. The broad falls are 
wide at the haft and horizontal and the flowers are large, of ex- 
cellent texture and long lasting. H.M., 1944; A.M., 1946. 
Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
TOURNAMENT QUEEN (Milliken 1947): E.M., 36 in. Bright 
fuchsia-toned Iris of fine texture and lustre. The petals are 
serrated and flexed enough so that portions of them are always 
highlighted. The beard styles are chartreuse with a fuchsia’ ridge 
down the middle. The flowers measure seven inches across and 
are very fragrant. Truly a fine Iris. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
TREASURE ISLAND (Kleinsorge 1937): M.L. 36 in. Colossal, 
clear rich yellow flowers free from all markings to detract from 
the appearance of the blooms. The tall stems, the well spaced 
flowers, and the ease of growing makes this an Iris that should 
be in every garden. A.M., 1945. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
VALIANT (Sturtevant 1937): M. 38 in. A rather unusual blend 
with standards of iridescent old gold and falls of wisteria-violet. 
The beard is a bright orange, thus giving the Iris an Oriental 
appearance. The tall stems have well branched and well spaced 
flowers on them. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
VALOR (Nicholls 1932): M.L. 42 in. Deep blackish-blue bi-color 
of fine large size and color. The standards are domed and the 
falls are slightly spreading and wide. In the bright sunlight this 
Iris often appears to be crimson. The flowers are very fragrant. 
TS, IWiky, IKSBKS. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
VATICAN PURPLE (Whiting 1943): M.L. 38 in. A rich dark 
blue-purple self with large well rounded flowes of extremely 
heavy substance and glossy finish. The huge flowers resist ad- 
verse weather and are very well branched. The strong stalks 
carry 9 to 12 flowers over a long period of bloom. H.M. 1943. 
Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
VELVET DUSK (Schreiner 1948): M. 36 in. This descendant of 
Sable carries the same rich black-violet tones. The blossoms are 
full, well flared and carried on well branched stems. A lovely 
bluish-brown beard completes the charm of this Iris. Each $3.50 
VIOLET SYMPHONY (Smith 1940): M. 40 in. Gleaming violet 
self, huge in size and bearing many perfectly shaped blossoms. 
Might be termed a light purple, very uniform in color except for 
a slight bronze flush at the haft. In its color class this is tops. 
H.M., 1940; A.M., 1943. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
WABASH (Williamson 1937): M. 38 in. This is one of the most 
popular Irises ever introduced. The standards are pure white 
and sightly ruffled. The falls are velvety purple with a white 
border. It is a good bloomer and a top notch Iris. H.M., 1937; 
A.M., 1938; Dykes Medal, 1940. Illustrated on page 29. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
WHITE CITY (Murrell 1939) : E.M. 40 in. An immense flower of 
blue-white with a deep blue flush at the heart. An excellent 
grower with flowers possessing a silken finish and an “’ice-cold’’ 
effect. A.M., 1945. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
WHITE GODDESS (Nesmith 1936): M. 40 in. Very large well 
domed standards of pure white, the falls are extremely arched 
and flaring and are also pure white. In the sunlight the blooms 
glisten and the sheen is very finished H.M., 1936. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
WHITE WEDGEWOOD (Grant 1943): E.M. 38 in. Outstanding 
large icy-blue white with a cool blue beard. It is porcelain-like 
in texture with a hard metallic cast. The flowers have strong 
substance with closed and domed standards and semi-flaring 
falls. H.M., 1943. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
WINNESHIEK (Egelberg 1931): M. 37 in. One of the finest in the 
dark blue coler sections with segments unusually broad and lus- 
trous. There is a touch of ruffling on the falls and standards 
with the standards being a little lighter than the falls. Illustrat- 
ed on page 17. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
WINTER CARNIVAL (Schreiner 1941): M. 38 in. Very large 
snowy white flowers of fine flaring form and a lavish gold 
throat. The petals are stiff and the flare reminds one of a 
stiffly starched cloth. This is a grand white Iris and should 
be in your garden. H.M., 1942. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
WM. MOHR (Mohr 1925): E.M. 28 in. Beyond a doubt this is the 
finest of the Pogocyclus group. The flower is a self of pale rosy 
lilac closely netted and veined deep violet. The flower itself is 
very large but the foliage is small and the rhizomes are small. 
To see this Iris is) to own it. Illustrated on page 28. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
YELLOW JEWELL (Smith 1939): M. 36 in. A very deep yellow 
that is a “‘jewel’’ of an Iris. It is on the gold side of yellow 
with blossoms that are large and slightly flaring. They are 
very uniform in color, both standards and falls. It has every 
good point in the way of growth, branching and size. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
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