1952 INTRODUCTIONS 
NEW BEARDED IRIS 
RED VELOUR (Milliken) 
Our only iris introduction for 1952. A very large iris in luminous deep ruby red, 
with domed standards of a slightly lighter shade of red, while the falls, of extraordinarily 
heavy substance, are large and ruffle beautifully. The velvety falls have the appear- 
ance of depth, hence the name Velour. Hidden away in the seedling garden last spring, 
scores of people found their way to it, as it stood high above most of the rest of the 
seedlings. Many judge’s tags fluttered on the stalks, which is always a fair sign of 
merit. Very vigorous, and a prolific bloomer. 4 ft. $25.00 
NEW LOUISIANA IRIS 
RICH HARVEST (Caroline Dormon) 
Another outstanding Louisiana iris from Caroline Dormon. A true Abbeville in form, 
opening flat with wide segments. The petals are rosy-lavender, and boast a bright orange 
signal patch. The sepals contrast strongly and are black red-purple. Very showy and 
exciting. $12.00 
NEW HEMEROCALLIS 
BETSY B. (Vestal) 
I visited the Vestal garden during the convention in Little Rock last summer, and 
after going through the entire garden I went back to this lovely hemerocallis and was 
standing beside it, lost in admiration, when Walter Vestal walked up. I congratulated 
him, and added that I should be most proud to introduce a flower as beautiful as this 
one. Mr. Vestal said nothing, and I came home with 50-1 weighing heavily on my thoughts. 
One day in September a box arrived from Mr. Vestal—it was 50-1, but now it was Betsy B., 
and proud we are indeed to offer you this brilliant velvety rich red hemerocallis—it has 
everything, intense color, which does not fade, a lovely form, excellent substance and 
good branching. Betsy B. will go far, and fast. 3 ft. $25.00 
CAPRI (Milliken) 
Another cross of Ruffled Pinafore and Colonial Dame. Known here at home as Madri- 
gal’s sister until the last few weeks when she was formally christened Capri. A rosy 
pale apricot, with exceptionally wide petals and sepals, both of which are heavily creped 
and nicely ruffled. The flowers are large, of extra heavy substance, do not reflex to 
any great extent, but open wide and present a warm friendly appearance. The two sisters 
grow side by side in the garden. There is a marked family resemblance, one is golden 
apricot, the other rosy apricot. Both are treasures, blooming for a long time each 
season. 3 ft. $25.00 
CARMELO (Milliken) 
A medium red, with a touch of blue in its makeup. The petals are extremely broad, 
overlapping the sepals, and reflex to such a degree that the face of the flower presents 
a circular effect. A shallow yellow throat is the only accent, as both sepals and petals 
are the same color. The mat finish is distinctive and different. Sun-resistant, and has 
an extended blooming period. 3 ft. $15.00 
FOND CARESS (Milliken) 
A pale creamy yellow lily-shaped hemerocallis, with broad petals and sepals which 
overlap. The entire flower has the appearance of netting over which has been spun a 
filament of pale cream, and then heavily sprinkled with glistening star dust. It is the 
most fragrant hem we grow. Remontant. Remains open far into the night. 3 ft. $15.00 
SUMMER LOVE (Milliken) 
A large deep yellow; the petals and sepals are extremely wide. The whole flower is 
shaped much like an orchid and opens almost flat, the petals and sepals reflex and curl 
at the ends. Has an extremely long blooming season, remains open at night, and is 
delightfully fragrant. 3 ft. $15.00 
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