IOWA MAID, Whiting 1943. No. 3952 
(MARISHA X SUMMER TAN). Mid- 
season, 36 inches. A distinct bicclor of 
unusual clarity. Standards are golden 
tan, falls rosy red. A smoothly fin- 
ished flower of moderate size but ex- 
cellent proportion and broad, wel) 
rounded form. Plants are vigorous and 
hardy with strong, well branched 
stalks. It has proved to be very useful 
in breeding for amoenas. Neglected by 
IVORY CHARM, Whiting 1947. No. 445 
(PRISCILLA X BAGHDAD). Early, 
36 inches. Truly charming is this 
fresh, ivory toned iris with its bright 
golden yellow throat. One of the first 
to bloom, it continues well into mid- 
season because of its widely branched, 
many flowered stalks. It has often 
been called a larger. wider petaled 
GOLDEN TREASURE by visitors. 
Plants exceptionally vigorous and gen- 
judges but not by garden visitors. 50c erous with bloom and increase. 50c 
This is a part of the wonderful LONG’S GARDENS at Boulder, Colorado. 
This picture well supports our belief that nowhere in the world is iris 
grown better than in these fertile fields near the foothills of the Rockies. 
Easily recognized here are long rows of Blue Rhythm, Vatican Purple 
and Cloth of Gold. 
Longs grow our commercial stocks of Whiting irises and fill our orders 
for us, under contract. By ‘‘farming out’’ this part of our work, we are 
able to give all of our own time and garden space to hybridizing and the 
production of new varieties. 
SEND ALL ORDERS TO MAPLE VALLEY IRIS GARDENS, MAPLE- 
TON, IOWA. I check and acknowledge every order personally, add the 
names of ‘‘extras’’ to be included in each, and send the orders to Boulder 
for filling. Please send any complaints you may have to me at Mapleton, 
Iowa. I will see that all adjustments are made to your complete 
satisfaction. 
(Mrs. C. G.) Agnes Whiting 
