STRATHMORE—From England—$12.50 
(Morris 49) ee 
$12.50; 
As so many have been eager to learn more about this much-heralded new 
pink from England, | have taken an Ektachrome in natural color and this 
is reproduced here for you. A beautiful clear light salmon pink. A flower 
of remarkable purity and trueness of color. In close harmony with this 
virtue is an exceptionally smooth, precise styling, well shown in the pic- 
ture. Beard a prominent feature, bright tangerine-red. A good seed-setter 
and pollen parent. Very high among desirable parents in breeding flamingo 
pinks, to bring in fresh blood from overseas. Personally selected by 
H. M. Queen Mother Elizabeth and named for her own home. Now you 
can have it! EM-32”. 
FANTASY—See page 25—$5.00 
The most comprehensive listing ever published of the Famous Flamingo and Seashell Pinks, or “Pink 
Buds,” all with tangerine beards in bright red, red-orange or pink. All are presented together so you can 
quickly compare them and select your favorites. And note that these are not from just a few hybridizers, 
but from 14 widely scattered specialists in this field—and yet this whole development has taken place 
during the last 12 years. Hybridizers find it very advantageous to cross different breeding lines. Hence, to 
aid you in getting starts of the various distinct strains of these, | give after each the name of the originator. 
See also 6 Tangerine-bearded Apricots, page 26. 
NEWEST and FINEST FLAMINGO PINKS 
MARY RANDALL (Fay '51) 4+ HC’50, Honorable Mention ’51 $20.00 
Undoubtedly the most sought of all of the new Flamingo Pinks and the one everyone wants. Nominated by 
many Iris fans who saw it last spring, as the “Iris of the Year.” A deep rose pink self with a bright red- 
tangerine beard. A splendid break in color termed Bengal Rose. A large flower with remarkable thickness 
of petals, hafts wide, free from markings, falls round, flaring, with a rippled edge. A flower of near per- 
fection on strong stalks with well-spaced branches. Superb for hybridizers; pollen amazingly fertile. M-36”. 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Hall 52) «+ Honorable Mention ’52 $15. 
Dave Hall has given us more Flamingo Pinks than any other breeder and this is believed to be the peer 
of all his creations. Imagine a flower in the deep rich coloring of Heritage but twice as large. Reminds one 
of the notable varieties, Ballerina and Pink Sensation. More colorful than either of these. Flowers are 
beautifully ruffled and very striking when used in arrangements. Unlike some of the Flamingo Pinks, this 
has lots of vigor and vitality and will form a heavy blooming clump for you in a hurry. One you won’t want 
to miss. Very long blooming season. EM-ML-36”. 
CLOUDCAP (DeForest ’50) 4% HM’51. $15.00 
This is one of the most outstanding Flamingo Pink to be introduced since the rise to fame of Cherie and 
Pink Formal. Already | have reports from six states— Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Cali- 
fornia and Tennessee —all agree this is the largest, tallest and one of the best tangerine-bearded pinks 
so far. The giant blooms will often measure up to 7 inches. | doubt if you have ever seen any Iris this large. 
Considering that for years most of the new pinks have ranged from small to medium-large, this is quite 
an achievement, particularly when you consider that it is a delectable slightly ruffled blossom pink, with 
wide closed standards and broad falls with an enormous tangerine-red beard. A remarkable seed setter. 
Pollen abundant and very fertile. Complete pedigree back for several generations, furnished on request 
with every order for Cloudcap. EM-40”. 
PARTY DRESS (Muhlestein ’51) HC’50, Honorable Mention ’51 $12.50 
A delightful and probably the most ruffled of all of the Flamingo Pinks. This immediately makes one think 
of a little girl's frilly party dress. The color is actually pinker than the famous Pink Formal. Here you will 
find charm, personality and quality. Reported to be the best new parent for tangerine-bearded pinks that 
is now on the market. It is fertile both ways and its offspring have proved to be remarkably fine. Has a long 
tangerine beard, yields highly colorful and varied beards in its offspring. Every hybridizer should have this. 
ee pedigree back for several generations, furnished on request with every order for Party Dress. 
L-34”. 
BENTON OPHELIA (Morris ’51) & Bronze Medal ’50 $12.50 
The very latest release from the breeder of the renowned Strathmore. A delicately lovely flower of fine 
size and form. Light, rosy flesh pink deepening at the throat. Falls highlighted by bright apricot beard. 
Falls semi-flaring of great substance, no venations or shading to mar the beauty of this flower. 35”. 
(Muhlestein ’49) serexe RU Dykes ’52, Symposium ’52 $10.00; 
Highest ranking Flamingo Pink in 51 Awards of Merit. For the past several years, Pink Formal has been 
running Cherie a close race for top position among the pinks. Pink Formal has a richer coloring and much 
heavier substance. Close to pure pink, but slightly on the salmon side with intense red-tangerine beard. 
Probably unsurpassed among pinks in its ability to stand up in the wind, rain and sun. | have personally 
found this to be the most outstanding of all Flamingo Pinks in its ability to yield a heavy set of seeds 
whether used as a seed parent or a pollen parent. A setting of pods with this has often been close to one 
hundred per cent. Already proven to pass its many good points on to its children. E to L-40”. 
(Hall ’51) 4% HC’46, Honorable Mention '51 $10.00; 
From seed of the already world-famous Cherie has come this new, extra large ruffled pink that is very close 
to the last word in these popular flamingo varieties. Petals are wide and thick, the form ideal, remarkably 
lasting. A medium-light tint of pink, with an attractive luster, a deep tangerine-orange beard. Parentage: 
Cherie x Floradora. Fully cold-hardy. Will make your garden right up to date. 36”. 
PARADISE PINK (Lapham '50) ++ HM’50, Award of Merit ’52 $9.00; 3 for $24.95 
In answer to innumerable inquiries, | nominate Paradise Pink as the pinkest of all the Flamingos to date. 
Its rapid rise to fame can best be shown by quotation from Geddes Douglas, Editor of Bulletin of American 
Iris Society: “The star performer in your editor's garden in 1951 was Paradise Pink. In depth of coloring, 
substance, size and beauty, this Iris is unsurpassed in the field of tangerine bearded pinks, Paradise Pink 
has excellent growth habits and increases rapidly. Its medium height combined with its branch placement 
gives a fine clump effect?’A self of sufficient intensity and depth of color to have real landscape value. 
Has a particularly pleasing reddish-tangerine beard. Color is clean and clear, with no markings. Of excep- 
tional value to hybridizers as its family tree includes some of Lapham’s fine reds to give brilliance to the 
offspring. Complete pedigree, back for 3 to 5 generations, furnished on request with every order for Para- 
dise Pink. Pleasing spicy fragrance. You won’t be able to resist the charm of Paradise Pink long, and | think 
you might as well succumb this year, and have it in your garden while it ranks as the pinkest Iris in exist- 
ence. You won't regret it. L-32”. 
(Hall 49) sere HM ’49, Award of Merit ’51 $8.00; 
A flamingo pink that has been thoroughly tested and emerged as second only to Pink Formal in voting for 
1951 Awards of Merit. Preferences naturally vary, and for many a real Iris fan this is at the very top of 
all the new pinks. It is a smooth self, of deeper color than Cherie, and without disfiguring haft markings. 
Beard is deep tangerine. Nicely ruffled and of pleasing form. Many like it even better than Cherie. Heavy 
substance and good branching. You can’t go wrong on this one. EM-34”. 
(Hall 48) sey HM’48, Award of Merit ’50 .00; 
A vivid raspberry or orchid pink that has received almost as much acclaim as the world-famous Cherie. 
The beard is of deepest red-tangerine and is set off in a stunning manner by the wonderful apricot glow 
that envelops the heart of the flower. Exceptionally large, with domed standards, semi-flaring falls. Liked 
by everyone because of the brilliance of its coloring. Several prominent judges have described this as Hall’s 
finest introduction. An Iris like this will do more for your garden than a dozen ordinary sorts. E-32”. 
24 Buy with confidence. My stock is GUARANTEED to please you. See my guarantee on page 19. 
