OUR NEW IRIS 
Introductions for 1953 
JOHN DOLMAN, JR. 
It is our sad duty to report the passing of John Dol- 
man, Jr., nationally known teacher, author, lecturer, 
artist and iris hybridizer. Death came as a result of a 
heart attack at his home in Swarthmore, Pa., on July 
9, 1952. We, all Iris lovers, and the American Iris 
Society indeed have lost a true friend and ardent 
worker. We shall miss him. Our pleasant association 
will long be remembered, since we are honored with 
the privilege of introducing all of his recent creations, 
registered, but as yet not introduced. It is our sincere 
hope that these lovely and worthy new varieties, rep- 
resenting many years of painstaking study and work 
on his part, may give much pleasure to the many new 
owners who will be growing them in their gardens in 
the years to come. This season we are introducing 
three of them: 
ELFIN LAKE 
(Bandmaster x Blue Rhythm) 
A lovely, late blooming light blue of great purity. The semi-flar- 
ing, smoothly textured blooms are carried on 37” finely branched 
stalks. It has received most favorable comment from critics in New 
England where it has been a guest Iris in several prominent 
gardens for past two years. H.C. 1951. $10.00 each 
KERLIELLO (D. Hall’s 44-55 x Ludmilla) 
The description of this fine new yellow is quoted from a letter 
written by Mr. Dolman, dated June 19, 1952: “KERIELLO has been 
a delight to me. It produces large ruffled flowers of strong sub- 
stance standing wind and rain as well as SPANISH CREAM. The 
stalks are strong and never go down. It is not an even self but is 
very bright and colorful. Starts blooming early and has a very long 
season. It is my most satisfactory yellow. Growth is strong, increase 
fair. My visitors all want it when available. Height 36”. $7.50 each 
HIBARNEY (Los Angeles x Ladylike) 
A tall, clean, white ground plicata, very heavily bordered rosy- 
lavender. Many flowers are borne on tali, sturdy stalks. The clump 
effect is most striking and attracted considerable attention in our 
display gardens last year from many visitors. A good grower and 
dependable bloomer. Fragrant. Mid-season. 38”. $5.00 each 
From the gardens of C. W. Voris, up in the hills of 
Central Penna. at Milton, Pa., we have a new Iris quite 
worthy of introduction to offer this season. Mr. Voris 
is a rabid Iris enthusiast and has been spending con- 
siderable time on hybridizing Iris in connection with 
his nursery business. Judging from recent results, he 
knows Iris breeding. We take pleasure in offering: 
SORBETTE (Elsa Sass x Jake) 
A bright and sparkling flower of lemon and white. Closed stand- 
ards of lemon sherbet color, flaring falls of pure white with a lemon 
border. A cool and refreshing flower of medium size, blooming mid- 
season to late. Height 34”. $5.00 each 
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