Ree PE es Jor 1953 
WINGS OF SONG, Whiting 1953. No. 4666 (((MATULA X MIDWEST GEM) X 
(PURISSIMA X MATULA)) X GILT EDGE). Midseason to late, 34 inches. A 
bright yellow and white iris with a delightful personality. The happy result of 
several generations of careful breeding for a pleasing pattern in these colors, 
with the added charm of ruffled edges. The firm, closely domed standards are 
of pure dandelion yellow, lightly ruffled. The widely flaring falls are pure 
white with a wide heavily ruffled border of the same brilliant yellow. The well 
branched stalks carry 7 to 9 bloom buds in graceful alignment. The plants are 
hardy, prolific and free flowering. It has been much admired and photographed 
by visitors to our garden and was given an H. C. (#4666) in 1950. $15.00 
FLORA WHITING, Whiting 1953. No. 4225 ((MISSOURI X GLORIOLE) X BEL- 
MONT). Midseason to late, 40 inches. This tall blue iris has great poise and 
charm. A true self of warm, lobelia blue, with smooth hafts and white beards. 
Somewhat darker than BLUE RHYTHM it is of distinctly different form, having 
widely flaring falls. They are only distantly related through a great grand- 
parent—SENSATION,. The flowers are large, the branching excellent, the 
growth robust. Our daughter, Flora, chose it as her favorite among the seed- 
lings a few years ago and the name was registered. In 1950 it was given an 
let (C. $10.00 
GOOD MEASURE, Whiting 1953. No. 4638 (OLA KALA X ROCKET). Midseason 
to late, 36 inches. A very deep yellow self that is considered by many visitors 
to be one of the best irises in our garden. The color is pure cadmium yellow, by 
Ridgway, or saffron by Wilson. We think it may be the deepest yellow possible, 
without an orange infusion. Its name indicates its generosity in all the qualities 
expected of a good iris. It is so prolific that we have a large stock. In line with 
our policy of ‘‘Extra for Good Measure,’’ we expect to send one as a special 
gift with as many orders as possible this season. $10.00 
SUNSTONE, Whiting 1953. No. 468 (BREAK OF DAWN X ROCKET). Mid- 
season to late, 38 inches. A rich and brilliant near self of orange brown—(brick 
red by Wilson). Although it becomes somewhat lighter in hot sun, it neither 
wilts nor burns. Its large flowers are trimly tailored in form, giving it a jaunty 
air. Of heavy substance throughout, the standards are well domed, the falls 
neatly flared. The strong, thin, well branched stalks carry many flowers over 
a long season. The plants are especially strong growing, hardy and prolific. 
5.00 
FLORETTA, Whiting 1953. No. 4717 (REMEMBRANCE X PINK REFLEC- 
TION). Midseason to late, 24 inches. A gay and captivating iris that has 
become a favorite with our garden visitors. It is a near self of orchid or mallow 
pink, fresh and spritely in color, form and carriage. The closed standards and 
crisply flaring falls are pleasingly waved but not ruffled. It is neither very 
large nor tall but it blooms so freely that it produces a cheerful splash of color 
over a long blooming season. The plants are hardy, vigorous in growth and 
very prolific. A most satisfactory border iris. $5.00 
One each of our five 1953 Introductions for $30.00 
WINGS OF SONG, NORTHWESTERN and MAYTIME for $30.00 
