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SUMMERTIME (W. Caldwell 1949) M. L. Rich, deep yellow 
of very flaring rounded form and almost perfect branching. 
It has proven thoroughly dependable and most outstanding in 
the deep yellow class. The standards are Capucine yellow 
(Ridgway), broad and perfectly domed. The very flaring falls 
are just a shade lighter with a slight creamy flush around the 
thick yellow beard. Firm heavy substanced flowers and strong 
stalks. H. C., A. J. S. 1946. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. 40 in, $2.00 
SUMMIT (Stevens 1951) M. This white and yellow amoena 
has greater color contrast than any of the New Zealand 
amoenas. The standards are white and the falls deep yellow. 
Tall and well branched, it is a distinct addition to this class 
of iris. 40 in, $8.00 
SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge 1948) E. M. An impressive 
and brilliant iris of blazing golden flame, flushed with bur- 
nished gold. Large full flowers and good branching. Win- 
ner of the President’s Cup at the National A.I.S. Meeting in 
HOA ee Vie Aa leno 949 eAn VM wAw Tas. 19515 — 389 im: $3.50 
SYLLABUB (G. Douglas 1950) M. L. Following is the de- 
scription of Syllabub by a very prominent hybridizer and A, 
I. S. judge: “A vision of real loveliness in soft flesh pink,— 
an absolute self, without a sign of reticulation and with a 
heavy and truly pink beard. It does not fade in the hot sun, 
not one bit; it has closed standards, absolutely, and falls that 
flare beautifully. It is of good size, and it has substance. The 
stalk is marvelous with four or five branches—long branches 
—starting close to the ground. I counted eleven buds on the 
main stalk of bloom.” The above is a perfect description of 
this lovely pink iris. Plant with Colonial Dame for beautiful 
Marienme ect nm eA .LO4s855 HM VAL TIS. ©1950. 
28 in. $5.00 
SYRINGA (Lowry 1947) M. A clean, pure lilac self with 
closed cupped standards, and broad semi-flaring falls. The 
substance is firm, and the strong stalks are very graceful and 
especially well branched. The fragrance, and subtle coloring 
give this iris great individuality and charm. H. C., A. I. S. 
1OAG HE Eee View AGe eo 19475 840) in: $2.00 
TALLY HO (D. Hall 1949) M. Deeper in color than any of 
the flamingo pink strain from Mr. Hall, it is one of the most 
valuable parents for increase in size and variation in color. 
The upper part of the falls is close to the bright color we find 
in fuchsia toned orchids. The standards and lower part of the 
falls are of a lighter shade. Large flowers, heavy substance, 
and medium branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 32 in. $7.50 
TECHNICOLOR (Whiting) M. A brilliant ruby red self that 
has received much favorable comment. A child of Garden 
Glory, the finish is not quite as smooth as that of its parent 
but the color is much nearer to a true red. Hardy and a good 
grower, H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 34 in. $10.00 
THE FRANCISCAN (Essig 1947) M. A dark purple self, 
flushed with iridescent tones of maroon purple around the 
bronzy gold beard. The standards are very domed and firm, 
and appear slightly lighter than the falls, due to the finish of 
the extremely flaring falls. The stalks are sturdy with three 
to four well spaced branches. 36 in. $2.00 
TOURNAMENT (J. Wills 1948) L. This large luminous iris 
is one of the best in the rose-purple class, really more rose 
than purple. Its color carries to a great distance in the garden. 
The rounded flowers have broad full standards and wide semi- 
flaring falls, enriched with a velvety brown overlay on the 
hafts. Strong sturdy stalks. A great addition in prolonging 
the season of bloom. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. 42 in. $2.50 
TWILIGHT SKY (Fay 1948) The medium sized flowers are 
well tailored with clean hafts and flaring form. The red 
beard is in sharp contrast to the clear pink of the flower. 
The widely spaced flowers are carried on strong well branched 
stalks, H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 35 in. $3.00 
VIGIL (J. Wills 1947) E. M. L. A very pure white with 
large blooms of smooth firm texture, the clean hafts are de- 
void of any markings. An iris that will appeal to iris lovers, 
not only for its purity of color, but for its form and lasting 
qualities. The branching is wide, the stalks strong, a depend- 
able bloomer. H. C., A. I. S. 1946. H.M., A. I. S. 1947. 38 in. 
$3.00 
VISION FUGITIVE (Wareham 1942) M. L. A large cool 
white and yellow with an_ intangible quality. of grace 
throughout. The domed standards are cream yellow. The 
details of the falls are most intriguing; the broad white sur- 
face is faintly shadowed light blue with a tracery of yellow 
at the rim. The substance of the flowers is firm, stalks very 
well branched. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. 39 in. $2.00. 
VOODOO (Kleinsorge 1948) M. Dark and different this 
chocolate tan and rich brown iris always attracts attention 
in the garden. The flowers have firm substance and it is of 
rapid increase. 34 in. $2.00 
WEDDING BOUQUET (Buttrick 1952) M. Distinctive, in 
the crowded field of white iris, this large flowered self merits 
the attention of all iris enthusiasts who are looking for a 
white that has great individuality and beauty. The pure white 
ruffled flowers are broad, full petaled and heavy substanced 
with especially well domed standards, and very broad semi- 
flaring falls. The chartreuse buds are fascinating, and as they 
unfold this color is on the underside of the falls, thus adding 
to the purity and charm of the flowers. The spacing’ of the 
blooms on the well branched stalk is most pleasing, and the 
growth is vigorous. This iris has been greatly admired since 
its first flowering, and A. I. S. judges consider it has the fine 
qualities that make it very worthy of introduction. It is men- 
tioned in the Oct. 1951 A. I. S. Bulletin under seedling No. 46- 
49A. Hardy and a good bloomer, H.C., A. I. 8. 1951. H. M., 
IX We S65 EGP, G35) aa $12.50 
WHISTLING SWAN (Waters 1948) M. A slightly ruffled 
large white that has firm texture and a sparkling finish. Tall, 
well branched and a thrifty grower. 40 in. $2.00 
WHITE PARCHMENT (H. F. Hall 1949) M. L. This iris 
is well named for it has the strong substance and impervious 
quality of heavy parchment. Many white iris are early 
flowering, but this very large clear white blooms later, 
thus extending the season of white iris in the garden. The 
standards are firm and closed, the falls arched and flaring 
with just a faint flush of yellow around the very pale yellow 
beard. Tall and sturdy. 40 in. $3.00 
WHITE RUSSIA (Tobie 1947). M. This handsome white car- 
ries its blooms on about as ideally spaced and proportioned 
stalk as can be desired, often with three flowers open at one 
time, in perfect placement, and giving a cascade effect up and 
down the sturdy stalk. The rounded flowers are a warm 
white with a golden flush surrounding the rich yellow beard. 
Sweetly scented. H. C., A. I. S. 1946. 40 in. $2.00 
WHITE SPRITE (Cassebeer 1951) M. A very white iris with 
no trace of blue or yellow, even in the beard. The delicately 
ruffled flowers have an airy charm and grace that is most ap- 
pealing. The firm textured blooms are nicely spaced on 
wind-resistant stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1952. 38 in. $10.00 
WINSTON CHURCHILL (W. R. Stevens 1946) M. L. 
Glowing and alive with color, this striking red from New 
Zealand won high praise. The standards are copper-red in 
pleasing contrast to the dark crimson falls. 32 in. $3.00 
ZANTHA (Fay 1947) E. M. Clear and clean, this deep yel- 
low self is most outstanding in the garden. Large beauti- 
fully formed flowers with strong, broadly domed standards, 
and semi-flaring velvety falls. Well branched stalks. Winner 
of the Presidents cup at the 1947 National Meeting of the 
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