after opening, before it had time to 
stretch. The strong stalks are widely 
branched and hold 9 to 11 buds over a 
long blooming season. The plants are 
exceptionally vigorous with strong in- 
crease. H. M. 1945, A. M. 1947. 100 
Best List 1946-47-48-49-50-51-52. Se- 
lected for trial at Wisley 1949. $2.00 
ROSE AMBER, Whiting 1950. Sold 
out for 1953. 
ROSE OF PICARDY, Whiting, 1952. No. 
467 (GARDEN GLORY X ROCKET). 
Late, 30 inches. A warm, rosy red iris 
that blooms very late. A deep yellow 
beard and haft enliven its garden ef- 
fect. The flowers are large, very full 
fashioned, delightfully curled and of 
good substance. The strong, hardy 
plants bloom freely with moderately 
branched stalks. $4.00 
ROUGE BOUQUET, Whiting 1941. No. 
39125 (MATULA X GARDEN MAGIC). 
Midseason to late, 34 inches. A rich 
medley of ruby red, crimson and cop- 
per. The blooms are very wide and 
full, heavily ruffled and of firm, long 
lasting substance. Pod parent of H. 
P. Sass’ lovely RED TORCH and other 
good reds. The stalks are well 
branched, the plants vigorous in 
growth bloom and increase. 50c¢ 
RUBIENT, Whiting 1942. No. 4061 
(VALOR X WINNESHIEK). Midsea- 
son, 36 inches. A distinctive iris, like 
a big purple pansy. The closely domed 
standards are pure pansy purple; the 
flaring, ruffled falls are of deeper 
purple velvet, neatly edged with a 
pansy purple border. The gold pat- 
terned haft adds to the pansy effect. 
Has been very useful in breeding for 
pleasing border patterns. Stalks high 
branched but freely produced on 
strong, hardy plants. 75¢ 
RUMBA ROSE, Whiting 1949. No. 4629 
(WABASH X FAIR ELAINE) F2. Mid- 
season to late, 38 inches. An unusual 
iris of the amoena type. The standards 
are orchid pink, the falls vibrant rose 
red. Not a quiet symphony, it has the 
warm, pulsing rhythm of the Cuban 
dance for which it is named. The 
flowers are of medium size and firm 
substance, carried on tall, fairly well 
branched stalks. Plants are vigorous 
and hardy. $1.50 
SAMITE, Whiting 1952. No. 498 (LADY 
MOON X FROSTY BLUE). Midsea- 
son to late, 38 inches. This is the white 
seedling that many of you saw in Mrs. 
Colquitt’s garden in 1951. It is clear 
white except for a touch of yellow in 
the throat. The white beard is tipped 
yellow. The flowers are large of very 
heavy substance and ruffled form. The 
standards are well closed the falls 
widely flaring. The strong stalks are 
adequately branched to carry 7 to 9 
blooms. The plants are perfectly hardy 
and are prolific of both bloom and in- 
crease. H. C. 1951, H. M. 1952. $10.00 
SEA BLUE, Whiting 1941. No. 3944 
(MISSOURI X SHINING WATERS). 
Midseason, 38 inches. A _ good, tall, 
light blue self still much admired in 
our garden. The flowers are large, 
well formed and splendidly carried on 
widely branched stalks. Coming from 
two such fine older blues, it is not 
surprising that it has brought many 
good seedlings, among them CORN- 
FLOWER. 50¢ 
SHOWBOAT, Whiting 1949. No. 4130 
(MATULA X PRAIRIE SUNSET). 
Midseason, 36 inches. Rich, red gold 
blend with bright blue blaze on falls, 
Very strong plants. 75¢ 
SIOUX CITY SUE, Whiting-Snyder 
1947. No. 482 ((MATULA X CHINA 
MAID) X BURMESE GOLD). Mid- 
season to late, 34 inches. Named by 
Mr. W. S. Snyder, for the girl of the 
song. It is, appropriately, of rich au- 
burn red hue, with a flash of blue for 
added charm. Flowers beautifully 
rounded, curvaceous and captivating. 
Excellent growth and blooming habits. 
75¢ 
SILVER WINGS, Whiting 1949. No. 
4654 (VATICAN PURPLE X ALBA 
SUPERBA). Midseason to late, 38 
inches. Clean silvery white with flar- 
ing falls. White beard, tipped yellow. 
75¢ 
SWEETBRIAR, Whiting 1950. No. 4230 
(MATULA X PRAIRIE SUNSET). 
Midseason, 32 inches. Rose pink self, 
close to Sweetbriar or Wild Rose in 
color. 75¢ 
TEA ROSE, Whiting 1944. No. 4127 
(MATULA X CHINA MAID). Midsea- 
son, 36 inches. A fresh and attractive 
copper pink iris that wins more friends 
each year. The old color term ‘‘tea 
rose’) (see “notes in Dictionary of 
Color) seems appropriate for its name. 
The branching is not wide but the 
flowers are well spaced and beautifully 
rounded in form. The plants are 
especially vigorous with strong bloom 
and increase. H. C. 1943. H. M. 1945. 
Selected for trial at Wisley 1949. 100 
Best List 1950. 75¢ 
