AMANDINE (Douglas 1946): M.L. 36 in. A very unusual cool 
cream self with a lemon tinge beautifully formed and delight- 
fully ruffled. Although the flowers appear to be fragile its 
amazing substance withstands very severe weather. Winner of 
the President’s Cup in 1948. Each $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
AMBER GEM (Salbach 1946): M. 36 in. Very fine blooms of 
blended shades of bright chestnut and gold with standards of 
rich golden brown shading to gold at the base. The falls are 
broad and of bright chestnut-brown with prominent veining. This 
vigorous Iris won H.M. in 1947 and likes partial shade. 
Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
AMBERWOOD (Kirkland 1941): M. 38 in. A well named Iris of 
blending light tan to deeper copper shades and slightly fragrant. 
The large blooms are well spaced on strong sturdy stems and 
it deserves a place in your garden. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
AMIGO (Williamson 1934) : E.M. 38 in. One if the most popular 
Iris at all times. It has light lavender standards and velvety 
purple falls edged with lavender. Awarded a special award by 
the English Iris Society in 1945. Won H.M. in 1936 and A.M. 
in 1938 and now in the Hall of Fame. See illustration on 
page 18. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
AMRITA (Connell 1933): M. 36 in. A beautiful blue bi-color 
that will produce large vigorous blooms on strong strudy stalks. 
This Iris is very striking when planted with white Iris as a back- 
ground. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
AND THOU (Graves 1942): M. 40 in. A self of palest Wedgwood- 
blue, with a deeper blue flush in the center of the bloom. The 
beard is a deep blue tipped with white. The stalks are strong 
with good branching, bearing large rounded flowers. H.M., 
AcleSs,) 1942. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
ANGELUS (Egelberg 1937): L. 36 in. One of the finest of the 
orchid-pinks. The flowers are broad, the texture heavy and the 
spacing and branching good. The color is very clear and it is 
a show Iris in every respect. This late blooming Iris won H.M., 
A.1.S., in 1942. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ANITRA (Sass 1936): M. 35 in. Beautifully shaped silvery sky- 
blue of large size ond exceptional form. This outstanding blue 
is very fine when planted with Tulips and blends with all other 
Iris in your garden 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
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ARCTIC 
ANNA WILLIAMSON (Cook 1946): E.M. 36 in. A blended pink 
bi-color with standards lighter than the falls. A pale yellow suf- 
fusion brightens the rosy pink coloring. This pleasing Iris is 
slightly fragrant and won H.M., A.1.S. in 1946. 
Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
ANN SHERIDAN (Taylor 1945): E. 40 in. An empire yellow Iris 
with a distinctive orange beard that withstands the hot sun. 
It is very tall, well branched, beautifully formed and of good 
substance. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting 1944): L. 36 in. A brilliant Iris of copper 
leaf henna or Venetian red. The pure cadmium beard and me- 
tallic overlay at the haft gives it radiance. The plants are strong 
and prolific but rather high branched. H.M. in 1946. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge 1940) : M. 40 in. A warm creamy white Iris 
with ruffled standards and broad falls. Throughout the center 
of the flower there is an area of bright yellow and the stand- 
ards have a creamy tint. Winner of H.M. in 1941 and A.M. 
in 1942. This is one of the best Iris in our gardens and we 
recommend it. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ARETHUSA (Gage 1937): M. 40 in. A delicate rose or fuchsia 
colored flower with bronze tones near the haft. The flower is 
set off by the bronze beard blending into the haft. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ARGUS PHEASANT (DeForest 1948): M. 38 in. A beautiful, 
smooth, soft brown self with huge flowers and broad flaring 
falls and wide standards. The beard is orange-brown. This fa- 
mous Iris has come to the front in a very short time as it won 
H.M., 1948; A.M., 1950 and the Dykes Medal in 1952. Shown 
on the cover. Each $7.50 
ARIANE (Cayeux 1935): M. 36 in. An imported French plicata. 
The blue and the white blending gives this Iris a distinct color- 
ing that is greatly admired in all gardens. The fine large flowers 
bloom very abundantly. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
ASIA (Yeld 1920) : M. 36 in. A soft blended Iris with a cinnamon 
fragrance that was given the Award of Merit by the Royal Hor- 
ticulture Society of England. Large blooms of good form. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
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