MULBERRY ROSE: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75c 
MYSTIC MELODY (Stevens 1951): Here indeed is a glamorous 
iris with its enamel-like butter yellow falls and shimmering silken 
cream standards. A different flower of lovely color harmony, 
having all other attributes, such as splendid form, branching and 
growing habits. 39 inches. Mid-season. Each $8.00 
NEW HOPE (DeForest 1950): We believe this plicata will become 
very popular due to its clear markings and crisp ruffled petals. 
The ground color is white with both standards and falls heavily 
bordered violet blue. Heavy substanced flowers beautifully poised 
on tall, well-branched stalks. A superior iris in every way. 40 
iaveoxsss Tally, Zale WSIS) II. Each $6.50 
NEW HORIZON (Fay 1946): A delicate peach pink of very good 
size and form. Wide ruffled standards and falls with the stand- 
ards a tone deeper than the falls. A fiery tangerine beard com: 
pletes the lovely color harmony. Very tall, 40 inches, and late. 
H.M., A.1.S. 1947. Each $2.00 
NEW SNOW (Fay 1946) : As white as the new drifted snow. There 
are no haft markings to mar its beauty; the only color is the 
bright yellow beard. The large ruffled flowers are held well aloft 
on sturdy well-branched 40-inch stalks. Mid-season. H.M., A.|.S. 
1946; A.M. 1948. Each $2.50 
NIGHTFALL: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 50c 
OLA KALA (J. Sass 1943): Winner of Dykes Medal 1948, and 
top place in the Symposium this year: This beautiful deep yellow 
flower of fine form and ruffling is one of the unusual hybrids of 
the last few years. The falls are flaring and the standards are 
firmly held. The flower is poised on a splendid stem that is 
well branched. A rapid increaser. Late mid-season. 36 inches. 
Each $1.00 
OPAL CLOUD (Kleinsorge 1949): A blend of pinkish opalescent 
tints giving the effect of terra-cotta pink with pale violet suf- 
fusions. Huge blooms on tall very well branched stalks. 
Each $2.00 
ORELIO (DeForest 1947) : Rich vibrant brown red that always com- 
mands attention. Large flowers with good form and heavy sub- 
stance. Tall and well branched. Mid-season. 35 inches. H.M., 
A.S. 1948. Each $2.50 
ORMACO: (See page 3 for description.) Each 50¢ 
ORMOHR: (See page 3 for description.) Each 50c 
PACEMAKER (Lapham 1950): We consider this new red one of 
the finest iris in commerce. A beautiful glossy finish envelopes 
the entire flower and the absence of any venation at the haft is 
exceptional. Tall with sturdy stems and good branching. A rich 
beard completes the even harmony of this fine red iris. 36 inches. 
Early mid-season. H.M., A.1.S. 1950. Each $7.50 
PAGAN GOLD (G. Douglas 1951): A self of rich, gleaming yellow 
with velvety texture—one of our finest yellows to date. Beauti- 
fully formed flowers with broad cupped standards and wide flaring 
falls. The flowers are very large and of heavy substance, with 8 
to 10 blooms on nicely branched stalks. Splendid growing habits. 
40 inches. Mid-season. H.C., A.1.S. 1948. Each $10.00 
PAGAN PRINCESS (G. Douglas 1948) : If you are undecided about 
which pink iris to buy, let us suggest this one. It is a very deep 
pink with a brilliant tangerine beard. Standards Persian pink, falls 
Persian rose with a narrow edging the color of the standards. A 
lovely bright flower void of haft markings and very effective in 
the garden. Mid-season. 38 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. 
Each $2.50 
PAINTED DESERT: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75c 
PALOMINO (Hall 1952): Related to the pinks and a seedling of 
Hi-Time, yet so different! An iris unusual in its color arrange- 
ment. The falls are a light ivory with an amber haft and a thin 
band of amber around the entire edge. There is a suggestion of 
pink in the standards. The beard of rich orange-red completes the 
lovely color harmony. The blooms are large with fine form, sub- 
stance and branching. Supremely beautiful. 36 inches. H.M., 
Pr MNeSe SEY: Each $20.00 
PARADISE PINK (Lapham 1950): A self of a clear, clean pink 
with no haft markings and a pleasing reddish tangerine beard. 
Beautifully formed slightly ruffled flowers with heavy substance, 
a quality lacking in so many pinks. Five-inch blooms with arching 
standards and slightly flaring falls. Splendid branching, vigorous 
and free flowering. A pink of real value and resistant to sun, wind, 
ravine. bene. SY travels, ZINN, JAWS. Wey. Each $9.00 
12 
PARTY DRESS (T. Muhlestein 1951): Well named indeed is this 
ruffly pink iris. The color is even pinker than Pink Formal and 
coupled with the ruffling gives it great charm and personality. 
Fine form and substance. Late mid-season. H.M., A.I.S. 1951. 
Each $12.50 
PATHFINDER (Whiting 1948) : Although this is termed a blend it 
is near true pink. The blooms are of extremely heavy substance 
with both standards and falls very wide and full with the added 
charm of a glistening texture. The branching is close but the 
stems are strong. Vigorous and prolific of bloom and increase. 
Mid-season. 35 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $8.00 
PATRICE (DeForest 1945): A plicata with semi-flaring falls of 
clean sparkling white, brushed with bright gold across the haft 
and speckled rose-brown. The standards are cream, flushed rosy 
lavender. Mid-season. 40 inches. H.M., A.1.S. 1946. Each $1.00 
PEG DABAGH (Craig 1948): An early flowering Wm. Mohr de- 
rivative with blooms of full rounded form and heavy substance. 
The clear blue violet flowers of smooth texture are borne on very 
tall (50 in.) stalks, with 4 to 5 buds to the stem. Vigorous and 
a rapid increaser. Early. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $5.00 
PIERRE MENARD (Faught 1948): Very large blooms of medium 
blue with horizontal falls. Excellent form and outstanding sub- 
stance. There is a lot of blue to its coloring and the entire flower 
possesses a lovely enamel finish. Good branching and vigorous 
growth. A really fine iris. Mid-season. H.M., A.1.S. 1948; A.M. 
1950. See illustration on page 8. Each $7.50 
PINAFORE LASS (F. Cook 1951): Different from all other bearded 
iris is this charming Snow Flurry seedling, carrying the same de- 
lightful ruffling as its parent, but resembling a Japanese iris in 
color and shading. The general color is lavender-blue, with a pure 
white blaze at the haft and with deepening tints of lavender-blue 
at the scalloped edge. A charming new iris from the late Dr. 
Franklin Cook, past president of the A.I.S. Early. 38 inches. 
Each $7.50 
PINK CAMEO (Fay 1946): The outstanding quality of this pink 
iris is the melting softness of color and finish with the entire 
absence of other colorings which the name suggests. The pointed 
buds, much deeper in color, add to its beauty. The beard is tan- 
gerine, typical of the new pinks. Flowers are flaring and evenly 
spaced on well branched stalks. One of the loveliest pinks. Early. 
36 inches. A.M., A.1.S. 1948. Each $1.50 
PINK FORMAL (Muhlestein 1948): Here is a pink that seems to 
have captured all the good points, depth of color, heavy substance, 
lightly ruffled form and a fine stalk with two or three widely 
spaced branches and terminal with from 9 to 12 flowers. The 
beard is intense red-tangerine. It produces pollen and has proven 
to be a wonderful parent. Long-blooming season. 40 inches. 
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PINK LACE (J. Sass 1947): Lightly ruffled blooms of rosolane 
pink with a tangerine beard. Medium sized flowers. Mid-season. 
36 inches. Each $1.00 
PINK PLUME (Schreiner 1951): Here is the orchid-pink self that 
stole the show at the A.I.S. 1952 meeting. An iris everyone 
loves—a glorified Dream Castle, since it is pinker, larger and 
lighter. Unsurpassed in its carrying qualities. Broad standards 
and falls and perfection in form. A must-have in every collec- 
tion. Mid-season. 36 inches. H.M., A.1.S. 1952. Each $7.50 
PINK RUFFLES (K. Smith 1940): This charming intermediate, 
heavily fluted and ruffled, is extremely floriferous and most ap- 
pealing. Makes a stunning border iris. Mid-season. 24 in. A.M., 
A.l.S. 1942. Each 75c 
PINK SENSATION (David Hall 1948): Well named indeed is this 
charming iris of a true delicate shade of pink devoid of any influ- 
ence of lilac or salmon. The flowers are large, full and rounded 
in form with the added beauty of a tangerine beard and laciniated 
petal edges. 33 inches. Early. A.M., A.I.S. 1952. Each $8.00 
PINNACLE (Stevens 1949) : This fascinating iris is unique because 
of its unusual color combination. Clear white standards and prim- 
rose yellow falls with wax-like finish. Good form, branching and 
heavy substance. An iris that is distinctly different and beautiful. 
36 in. Mid-season. H.M., A.1.S. 1949; A.M. 1951. Each $7.50 
PLACERITA (Elma Miess) 1950) : This iris is as exciting as gold was 
to those who discovered this precious metal at Placerita Canyon, 
not far from our gardens. A burnished gold self, intense in color. 
There are no haft markings and the entire flower glows and 
sparkles as if sprinkled with dusted gold. The very wide falls are 
horizontal. Exceptionally heavy substance with no perceptible 
fading. Branched low. 36 inches. Midseason. Each $12.50 
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