(Hall '47) 4+ AM’49, Dykes Medal ’51, Symposium ’52 $8.00; 
One of the most sought Iris on the American continent. Cherie is pink loveliness unsurpassed! In fact, 
Cherie has become the standard by which all other pink Iris are judged. So outstanding that the American 
Iris Society illustrated it in color in Bulletin 109. A delightful light flamingo pink of remarkable purity 
of tone. Large, beautifully ruffled flowers of excellent form and gracefulness. Superb, too, for the breeder, 
for it sets seed, yields abundant fertile pollen, and is known to give varied and beautiful pinks—witness 
Ballerina, described above. Proved to be fully hardy in the colder portions of our country. EM-32”. 
(Hall ’48) tereoe HM’50, Award of Merit ’52 $8.00; 
As this bloomed in our garden last spring, it was second only to Paradise Pink in real pinkness. A true, 
delicate light pink, without the usual influence of lavender or salmon, sporting a bright orange-red beard. 
A large flower, full and rounded, with novel lacinated petal edges. Pinks are always scarce early in the 
season and this has the distinct advantage of being extremely early, actually one of the first Tall Bearded 
one into flower. One you need to start off your Iris season with excitement. Tops for the hybridizer. 
FUCHSIA (Hall 51) xx $8.00 
A 1951 introduction standing out as one of the richest and most vivid of the new pinks. A striking deep 
raspberry-pink, or fuchsia, with a very thick beard that is almost red. Unlike some of the deeper pinks, 
this is a self of quite uniform coloring, and with nice flaring falls, slightly waved at the edges. Has a strong 
tendency for blooming in fall as well as spring, and may turn out to be a regular fall bloomer. EM-34”. 
FAIRLY NEW MEDIUM-PRICED PINKS 
LOVE STORY (Sapp ’49) % Honorable Mention ’50 $7.00 
One of the loveliest, exceptionally pure true pink, with very little of the salmon so common in most varie- 
ties. Flowers set off by a very prominent scarlet-tangerine beard. Flaring, perky flowers on tall, well- 
branched stalks. Highly recommended by all who see it. A vigorous grower, a heavy bloomer. ML-36”. 
SYLLABUB (Douglas ’50) % + HC’48, Honorable Mention ’50 $5.00; 3 for $13.75 
In the words of a very prominent Iris hybridizer and AIS judge: ‘‘A vision of real loveliness in soft flesh 
pink,—an absolute self, without a sign of reticulation and with a heavy and truly pink beard. It does not 
fade in the hot sun, not one bit; it has closed standards, absolutely, and falls that flare beautifully. It is 
of good size, and it has substance. The stalk is marvelous with four or five branches—long branches— 
starting close to the ground. | counted eleven buds on the main stalk of bloom.”’ Plant with Cloud Castle 
or Lela Dixon for an exceptionally striking garden effect. ML-28”. 
HEATHER ROSE (Hall ’50) % Honorable Mention ’51 $5.00 
For those who want a distinct new color in pink Iris, in a color that will harmonize wonderfully in arrange- 
ments, | recommend Heather Rose. This new pleasing color is very close to that of Scotch heather. A de- 
scendant of Courtier that has exceptionally fine form, stem and branching. Sets seed, has pollen. Should 
be a fine producer of interesting new colors among the pinks. M-32”. 
CRAITHIE (Morris ’49) » $5.00 
One of the finest from Mr. Morris in England. A very bright, deep shell-pink set off by a brilliant beard. 
It has been highly recommended in England and | am now making it available to American flower lovers 
and breeders. A rapid increaser and an abundant bloomer. Often re-blooms in late fall. 36”. 
FANTASY (Hall 47) + AM’49, Symposium ’52. $5.00 
A striking rosy-orchid pink, or raspberry pink. A deeper coloring than most, so it is for those who want a 
brighter pink. The combination of this new color with the tangerine beard gives Fantasy exceptional fasci- 
nation. Form, substance and branching are good, and it is an Iris that you will enjoy. Stands up well even 
in hot California sun. Has a very strong tendency to re-bloom in late fall. Is pollen parent of both Cherie 
and Fuchsia and one that | am using heavily in my own crosses. EM-30”. 
CARABELLA—The finest Flamingo Pink. See page 10. 
(Lapham '47) 4% HC’46, Honorable Mention ’47 $3.00; 
A delectable new saffrano or buff pink with a distinctive touch of ivory near the haft and around 
the very broad, very red tangerine beard. Unlike many of the new pinks, this has sufficient depth 
of color to give it excellent garden value. The branching is splendid as is the even placement of 
the flowers. Stalks tall and strong. Sets seed. M-38”. 
(Hall ’47) High Commendation '44 $3.00; 
Most tangerine-bearded pinks are in pastel tints, but here is one of the deepest, richest colored of 
Hall’s flamingo pinks. Enhanced by a fiery tangerine beard, nicely ruffled standards. Fully winter 
hardy. Sets seed, yields viable pollen, so here is your chance to try for a world-beater. Pollen parent 
of both Pink Sensation and Heather Rose. M-30”. 
(Morris ’45) $3.00; 
A famous tangerine-bearded pink heralded as the most remarkable color-break evolved in England. 
A phenomenal bloomer and seed-setter. Though it has defects itself, it is proving a wonderful seed- 
parent. Sir Cedric Morris has produced from it Strathmore, Clasmont and Crathie. Standards light 
flesh pink. Falls pale buff pink, with markings of deeper buff pink, of remarkable substance and 
flare. ML-28”. 
$3.50 
(Fay '48) desex HM’'50, RU Award of Merit ’52 $3.00; 
Mr. Fay says, “During the past 4 years | have bloomed many hundreds of Pink Iris, and this is the 
best.” A pink of exceptional form and substance, with pink buds and red beard. Outstanding in 
color, too. Geddes Douglas tells us: ‘This has everything, substance, color, branching, thrifty 
growth.” Obviously, here is an Iris fit to adorn a place of prominence in the garden of any Irisarian. 
Pollen fertile. When crossed with Onco pollen Twilight Sky has given me exceptionally high sets for 
such a wide cross. M-35”. 
BENTON PETUNIA (Morris '49) x $5.00 
The first real tangerine-bearded pink bi-tone. Standards, clear bright peach-pink; falls striking rose- 
petunia. A flower with so much life to it that it will give a brilliant effect in the garden even in dull 
weather. Imported from England and offered for the first time this year. 33”. 
PINK LACE A twice-bloomer. See Ektachrome, page 11. $1.00 
AN ARRAY OF INEXPENSIVE PINKS 
(Buss '49) ; $2.50; 3 fi ‘ 
A smooth-textured peach-blossom pink with a thick reddish beard. A delicate and distinct pink with 
less yellow in its makeup, than most of the ‘‘shell”’ pinks, and without the detracting markings on 
the falls. Flower has a 6-inch spread and semi-flaring falls. ML-46”. 
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FRANCIS BACON 
COLOR CARNIVAL—Compels Attention—$5.00 
COLOR CARNIVAL (DeForest 49) %% Honorable Mention 50. $5.00 
If you want to stop traffic with a flamboyant Iris, just plant COLOR CARNI- 
VAL out in front, where the passers-by can get a look at it. I’ll guarantee 
you'll have a flower that will stop people in their tracks and bring forth 
exclamations of surprise and wonderment. A soft strawberry pink with 
bright purplish markings on the hafts, and a vivid tangerine beard. One 
of the most startling of tangerine-bearded pinks, one you are bound to 
have sooner or later. Sets seed, pollen fertile. EM-36”. 
PAGAN PRINCESS (Douglas '48) + HM’48 $2.50; 3 for $6.95 
Something new, and a real eye-catcher, for it is the first deep pink with 
a tangerine beard. Standards lovely Persian pink and falls deep Persian 
rose, with a narrow edging like standards. The flowers are large and well 
formed and have that great individuality which is the prime requisite for 
appearance on this page. | consider this to be splendid basic material for 
the adventurous hybridizer on account of the depth of color and the fact 
that this variety is known to yield startling offspring. In great demand. 
Fertile both ways. M-38”. 
PAGAN PRINCESS—Note the Red Beard—$2.50 
