RANGER (Kleinsorge 1943): Deep but brilliant crimson toned 
flowers, produced on tall nicely branched stems. A decided self 
with cone-shaped closed standards and semi-flaring falls of firm 
texture. Late. 36 inches. A.M., A.|.S. 1946. Each $1.50 
RASPBERRY RIBBON (Schreiner 1951): A raspberry and pearly 
white plicata that is distinct and charming. Clean-cut in its styl- 
ing with jaunty ruffled falls edged in raspberry and displaying a 
large contrasting pearly white blaze, sparkling and clear. The 
standards are raspberry with a trace of white at the base. The 
entire flower is ruffled and has an unusually crisp appearance. 
Greatly admired at the A.I.S. meeting in Oregon. Fine form, sub- 
stance and branching. 34 inches. Early. H.C., A.I.S. 1950; H.M., 
PXlsy S951 Each $10.00 
RED MAJESTY (G. Douglas 1946): A self of deep rose except for 
the yellow infusion at the center of the flower and a thick yellow 
beard. 35 inches. Late. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $2.50 
RED TORCH (H. P. Sass 1947) : Standards of luminous bronze gold 
and wide falls of pure velvety red without markings to mar their 
beauty. 34 inches. Mid-season. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $1.00 
REDWARD (Cook 1942): A snappy crimson red that is very vivid. 
The falls are flaring in form. Mid-season. 34 inches. Each $2.00 
RELENTLESS (Cook 1948): A solid, deep, rich red with pure color 
throughout the entire flower, even extending over the hafts. The 
beard is yellow. Does not spot or fade. The medium-large flowers 
are of excellent substance and texture. 36 inches. Late mid- 
season. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. Each $3.00 
REMEMBRANCE (D. Hall 1942) : A delightful pink, blended with a 
delicate lemon yellow as if fused together. The flowers are large, 
of good form and substance. Stems are tall and well branched. 
38 inches. Mid-season. A.M., A.|.S. 1944. Each $1.00 
RENDEZVOUS (Tompkins 1950): A large and beautifully formed 
red and yellow plicata of clear and bright coloring. Broad well- 
domed standards and wide falls that flare horizontally. The ground 
color is a rich chrome yellow with petals edged in a bright shade 
of red-toned orange. Very heavy substance with a silken finish. 
38 inches. Mid-season. H.M. 1950. Each $7.50 
RICH RAIMENT (Craig 1949): An all-over pattern of rich red- 
brown on a creamy yellow background. The pattern is heavily 
threaded and dotted giving an unusual and bold effect in the 
garden. Large flowers of splendid flaring form. Vigorous growth 
and increase. 36 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. Each $6.00 
RILLA GABBERT (C. Carpenter 1946) : Sparkling and rich in jewel- 
like freshness is this gorgeous rose and gold blend. Roundly 
domed standards and wide low branching. Mid-season. 39 inches. 
H.M., A.l.S. 1946. Each $2.00 
RIPPLES (Linse 1951): Very large flowers of wonderful substance 
and displaying a different and beautiful color combination of old 
lilac and olive-yellow. The ground color is lilac with a very deli- 
cate blended haft and margins on both standards and falls of 
olive yellow. A cross between Ormohr and Snoqualmie, it is an 
exceptional iris and one you will want. 36 inches. Each $7.50 
ROCKET (Whiting 1945): The large heavy substanced flowers are 
a brilliant smooth deep orange-yellow, wide petaled and beauti- 
fully formed. The stalks are strong and sturdy, carrying seven to 
nine blooms. Mid-season. 36 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 
Each $2.00 
RODEO (DeForest 1947): The standards of this huge plicata are 
clear gold. Fall white edged in gold and speckled with bright 
buckskin brown. Style-arms are gold and beard brown tipped 
gold. Well-branched stems. Big, bold and gay. 36 inches. Mid- 
season. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. Each $3.00 
ROSABELLA (Kleinsorge 1951): Picture this deep rose-red self, 
suffused with metallic copper at base of standards and hafts of 
falls. A rich dull bronze-orange beard completes the color har- 
mony of this gorgeous flower. Broad falls and standards of flaring 
form. Vigorous plants. 48 inches. Early. Each $7.50 
ROSE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1947): A luscious watermelon pink 
in shade, except for the slight copp2ry tints. Well formed blooms 
on tall nicely branched stalks. Different in color and a very at- 
tractive iris. Mid-season. 36 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $2.50 
ROYAL SCOT: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75¢ 
ves 
ROYAL SOVEREIGN (Stevens 1951): Here is a new intense yellow 
iris that we believe will become very popular. Larger and deeper 
in color than Ola Kala. The color might best be described as that 
of the lustrous light golden orange of the California Poppy. The 
falls in texture are of plush-like velvet and taffeta textured 
standards. The blooms are large and beautifully formed. Does 
not fade in the hottest sun. 38 inches. Medium late. Each $7.50 
RUFFLED BOUQUET (C. Rees 1947): Frilled and ruffled bi-cream 
with standards a little deeper in color. Good form and substance 
with a fine smooth texture. An iris that always impresses everyone. 
Strong, vigorous plants. Mid-season. Each $5.00 
RUSSET WINGS (J. Wills 1946): Rarely will you find an iris so 
bright and rich in jewel-like freshness and beauty as this golden 
copper and apricot blend, giving the effect of a glowing russet self. 
The beautifully formed ruffled blooms are of flaring form and 
very firm heavy substance. Lots of snap and sparkle. Mid-season. 
38 inches. A.M., A.I.S. 1952. Each $2.00 
SABLE (Cook 1938): A self of intense blue-black-violet with a 
blue beard and extra thick substance. So dark as to appear nearly 
black. Splendid form coupled with a wonderful lustrous sheen. 
Mid-season. 34 inches. A.M., A.I.S. 1940. Each 75c 
SAVAGE (Craig 1949): A fiery blend of bronze and magenta. An 
iris of dazzling beauty, hard to describe. Beautifully formed 
blooms of heavy substance. A real gem. Medium early. 34 inches. 
mds, JAS, IDEM. Each $7.50 
SEA LARK (Muhlestein 1946) : Unusual and appealing is this new 
blue iris with a flush of purple toward the center of both the falls 
and standards. The purple intensifies the color. Fine form and 
substance. Mid-season. 36 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $1.50 
SHARKSKIN: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75¢ 
SHERIFFA (White 1941): An Onco-bred, of rich metallic violet 
with a dash of blue in the falls. Mid-season. 40 in. Each 75¢c 
SHISHALDIN: (See page 3 for description.) Each $1.00 
SIERRA SNOW: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 75¢c 
SKY ABOVE (Cook 1952) : One of the bluest seedlings raised from 
distance, bluer and deeper than its parent. The texture is smooth 
and even and the substance good. The form is flaring and both 
standards and falls are moderately ruffled. A lovely white beard 
is an added attraction. Strong, erect stems, branched from below 
the middle, carry 7 flowers. 36 inches. Each $12.00 
SKY RANGER (D. Hall 1948) : Clear medium blue. The heavy sub- 
stanced blooms are gracefully poised on three-way branched 
stems reaching a height of 54 inches and are large and heavily 
ruffled. Due to its height it is a marvelous background flower. 
54 inches. Mid-season. A.M., A.|.S. 1952. Each $2.50 
SNOW CARNIVAL (Graves 1942) : A huge pure white with fluted 
standards and wide flaring falls ruffled at the edg2s. Heavy tex- 
ture. 39 inches. Mid-season. A.M., A.I.S. 1944. Each $1.00 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees 1939): This captivating iris has large buds 
of soft blue that unfold into huge blossoms of icy white. The wide 
standards and falls are of heavy substance and beautifully ruffled. 
Early. 50 inches. A.M., A.I.S. 1944. Each $1.00 
SOLID GOLD (Kleinsorge 1951): A new yellow that we believe to 
be superior to any other. It is impossible to do this fine flower 
justice in words. It has size, form, finish and substance but to 
climax all this let’s try to describe the color. It is the deepest 
tone possible in a pure yellow, with tremendous carrying quali- 
ties and brilliance for the garden. Fine branching coupled with 
splendid growing habits. Vigorous and floriferous. Mid-season. 
36 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1951. Each$15.00 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass 1944): One of the finest deep red 
iris. The color of the beautifully formed, smoothly finished blooms 
is aptly described by the name. Deep bronze-gold beard on plush- 
like falls. Mid-season. 38 inches. A. M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $1.00 
SOLVEG (R. Johnson) : Here is one of the loveliest iris in its color 
class. Standards crisp cool lemon. Falls snowy white edged in 
lemon yellow. A deeper yellow beard completes the lovely color 
harmony. Perfect rounded form with wide petals of heavy sub- 
stance. Unusually beautiful finish. Good branching and spacing 
on medium tall stems. Floriferous. Mid-season. Each $4.00 
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