Our 19358 Jutroducttaus 
DEFIANCE (Tompkins 1953) M.L. 36 in. A dark cardinal or near crimson, this pure red self 
is one of the cleanest and smoothest iris we have produced. The color extends com- 
pletely into the depths of the throat and a dark reddish brown beard adds to its rich- 
ness. The excellently formed flowers have broad rounded petals with flaring falls and 
domed standards. The substance is very heavy and the finish smooth and velvety. In 
three years of observation we have seen this iris take anything the weather has had 
to offer without wilting, fading or burning. While it is not a tall iris, seldom exceeding 
thirty-six inches, it has strong excellently branched stalks and good placement with 
many buds. This was a favorite with visitors and judges at the 1950 Convention, 
receiving 33 votes for its award of High Commendation under its number and we 
believe it to be the reddest iris to date. 
No. 50-90. Manana x Technicolor __ Roornetwee EY oie ne ee _ $35.00 
FRONTIER DAYS (Tompkins L953) MeV Loon: Ordinaully we would hesitate in oh ae eee 
three red iris in one season. However in this case we are proud to be able to do so 
as each of these introductions represents the near culmination of its particular breeding 
line. And each is distinctly different and well worth while. This second one of our red 
trio, Frontier Days has very large flowers with broad petals and flaring form. The 
substance is very heavy and the finish is sleek and glossy giving great brilliance and 
much carrying power to the~near Cardinal” red coloring. An excellent grower with 
strong well branched stalks this is a real standout and one sure to. be an eyecatcher 
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No. 50-23. Bandit x Technicojorz 2" — See ae ot cae ee ee 26,00 
GREAT DAY (Tompkins 1953) M.L. 36 in. The third one of our new red trio, this is done: 
rich glowing carmine. From Ebony Echo x Manana, it combines the best features, i 
both parents. The lovely flaring form and ruffling ‘of Ebony Echo has been retained 
with added size. Manana has, in turn..given more brilliance to the red coloring afd 
complete cleanness to the hafts. The flower has the same heavy substance as both 
parents with their non-burning qualities and the finish is rich and glossy with some 
of the same carmine black overtones common to Ebony Echo. Growth is good and the 
plants have rich dark green foliage and strong well branched stalks with many buds. 
One of our favorites, we feel that this is a truly outstanding iris and that it was indeed 
a Great Day when we found: this among our seedlings. Received an award of High 
Commendation by the A. |. S. in 1952. 
No. 50-128. Ebony Echo x Manana 2221 2* Zaye Pigs oe eae rere RO 00 
GOLDEN TWILIGHT (Tompkins 1953) M. 38 in. A beautiful new iris that probably should be 
classed as a blend. However the blending is so smoothly done that it appearsto be a 
self of richest golden buff or apricot. A truly luscious color, the beauty of this?.is 
enhanced by its heavy substance and a finish which is so rich and sparkling it givés 
a shimmering jewell like effect to the whole flower. Excellently formed, the blooms 
are large with.broad domed ‘standards and full semi-flaring falls with ruffled edges. 
Placement is good, on strong well branched stalks. 
No. °49-123A. Cascade Splendor Honeyflow-_--_-.-_-~-=_--_---+-4-=-4 15. 00 
HAPPY HEART (Tompkins 1953) M.L. 40 in. A beautifully formed iris of deep golden yellow. 
As deep in color as any we have seen, this has the added attributes of being a rapid 
grower and a profuse bloomer. The flowers are very large with broad ruffled petals 
and a rich velvety finish. Standards are well domed and the falls are just flaring 
enough to give good form to. so much ruffling. A single rhizome will quite often 
produce up to three bioom stalks as well as several new rhizomes. The plants have 
clean, bright green foliage and produce strong, very well branched: stalks. This gives 
promise of being an excellent parent for several breeding lines such as blends, reds, 
pinks and yellows. 
No. 49-230. (Easter Gold x Ola Kala) x (Cape Bon x Seashell) ..___________- 10.00 
TEMPTATION (Tompkins 1953) M.L. 38-40 in. A lovely blend of unique color tones that 
is difficult to describe. Using the Dictionary of Color we found the basic ground color 
to be very close to golden chamois and the blended over tones a wash of apple 
blossom and coral. These colors give the unusual effect as of lavender pink and 
orange coral smoothly mixed and brightened from within by glittering gold. The 
flowers are very large with extremely broad, full fashioned petals of heavy substance 
and sleek finish. The stalks are strong with good branching and placement. This was 
so different and appealing, that | just couldn’t resist temptation. 
No. 49-238. Stag at Eve x (Honeyflow x Chamois) Aerated ee aon tO 5.00 
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