MELODY LANE—Breathtaking!—$5.00 
MELODY LANE (Hall '49) ssc HIM’50 Award of Merit ’52 
$5.00 
One of the largest and finest in this class, so | show it to you in full color. 
A rich, glistening golden apricot self that has descended from two fla- 
mingo pink seedlings. Standards and falls crinkled and slightly serrated 
around the edge in a most appealing manner. Beard very heavy and promi- 
nent, bright crimson. Ideal for adding an entirely new color note to YOUR 
Iris Rainbow. Pleasingly fragrant. A splendid seed setter with exception- 
ally fertile pollen. EM-36”. 
MAGIC CARPET—See page 27— 
INEXPENSIVE PINKS—Continued 
(Muhlstein ’48) Certificate of Commendation ’47 $2.00; 
One of the largest, tallest of the new pinks. Comes from Golden Eagle x SQ 72. While it resembles the 
latter, it has a deeper color, better form. Beard is bright geranium red, and is most becoming on the shell- 
pink falls. A stunning, exotic flower, that will add an air of distinction to your garden. Much used by hy- 
bridizers. Sets seed; pollen fertile. EM-38”. 
(Hall ’44) HC’43, Honorable Mention '44 $2.00; 
Imagine a David Hall Flamingo Pink at this price! Forerunner of a captivating new line of Iris said to be 
the most sensational color break of our generation. First of true flamingo pinks. Has a rich orange-tangerine 
bearD. Hardy, vigorous, floriferous. A valuable parent for seed-setting and as a pollen parent. Has award- 
winning descendants Pink Cameo, New Horizon. It’s time you tried it. Apple-blossom fragrance. M-34”. 
(Nelson ’48) $2.00; 5 
A distinct, seldom-seen new pink that will be unique in your garden. One of the largest flowers in this 
new class, done in a lovely shade of salmon pink, with bright tangerine beard. Makes husky plant growth 
and lush foliage and tall stalks. 40”. 
HIT PARADE (Hall ’47) $2.00 
A pleasing ruffled Flamingo with a novel crystalline texture. Deeper color than Floradora. Free blooming 
on strong well branched stems. A heavy bloomer, pollen abundant. M-32”. 
(Nesmith ’46) High Commendation '45 $1.50; d 
A deeper pink than Overture or Spindrift and without venations to mar the smoothness. Beard coral pink. 
Increases rapidly. Fully hardy as it originated in the rigorous climate of New England. M-36”. 
PINK CAMEO (Fay '46) HM’46, Award of Merit ’48, Sym.’52 $1.50 
Highest ranking tangerine bearded pink in the latest Symposium. A pure light salmon pink of ethereal 
freshness. Striking reddish-tangerine beard. Outstanding substance branching and size of flowers. 
Pointed, deep pink buds. E-36”. 
(Loomis) High Commendation ’47 $1.25; 
A super opportunity to get a first-class tangerine-bearded pink at a moderate price, possible as it is still 
numbered. A lustrous, light coral pink, flashing a fiery tangerine beard. Comes from famous Sea Shell: 
inherits the pink bud. Being widely used by experts in hybridizing. My greatest thrill-producer for so 
modest a price. M-36”. 
A Highly Colorful New Group 
(Tompkins '51) 4-44 HC’50, Honorable Mention '51 $10.00; 
| present again this wonderful new Iris that | co-introduced in ’51 with Chet Tompkins. Tho not then on 
the market, 22 Iris judges voted it the finest named Iris not introduced up to 1951. A large self in rich 
gleaming apricot-pink, with a full beard of deep Geranium pink. Flowers very well formed, with broad full 
petals. Stalks tall, strong, with extra fine branching. Plants fully hardy, with luxuriant foliage. Has very 
fertile pollen, sets seed readily, even crossing with Arils. Complete pedigree, back for 4 to 6 generations, 
furnished on request with every order for Apricot Supreme. M-40”. 
(Morris '49) 44 90; 
First clear apricot self with the red beard, and what is morE, the color is a pure, even tone throughout, 
giving a wonderfully luminous effect. Standards crisply domed, falls slightly flaring. Flower firmly sub- 
stanced, withstanding sun, rain, wind. Vigorous. 39”. 
LUSCIOUS LUCY (Miliken '51) x $2.50 
There was no other name for this flamboyant flower of deep golden apricot with a touch of pink—it’s love 
at first sight. A self of excellent substance with closed standards and loosely ruffled falls, accented by a 
brilliant orange-tangerine beard. E-36”. 
NEW HORIZON (Fay '46) HC’45, Honorable Mention '47 $2.00 
The very first variety to appear in the new and delightful apricot pink tones. Beautiful ruffled form, with 
a tangerine beard and pink buds. Fully tested for hardiness in Eastern climates. An amazingly heavy 
bloomer. Sets seed, has pollen. L-40”. 
AFAR (Lapham 48) x $2.00 
Named Afar because the color is so bright and sprightly that it can readily be spotted from afar. An orange 
eee get a color cast all its own. A vigorous grower. Will add a new and appealing color to your 
garden. EM-34”. 
If the flowers themselves mean more to you than names, | recommend my Flamingo Pink 
Seedlings with tangerine, red or pink beards. For any given price you want to pay, you are 
almost certain to get a better value and a finer Iris in these seedlings than in named varieties. 
These come from such outstanding parents as Cherie, Pink Lace, Pink Formal, $Q-72, Salmon- 
ette, Spindrift, Pink Cameo, Saluskin and Hit Parade. All are as yet unnamed, but are superior 
seedlings carefully selected from the many | have grown. The first two are individual seedlings 
available only under number, the first seedling being from the David Hall gardens in Illinois. 
—Probably the best of these seedlings, both for beauty and as a seed setter 
for hybridizers. Large lovely pink with intensely bright red beard. Earlier than any 
named or numbered flamingo pink that | have, and continues blooming till midseason. 
LOES OF POllensgG' sa iirc sts eta ree tat Ge tak pi te a ree Maen ck $3.50; 
—The largest of all of my seedlings and larger than most of the named ones. A 
light slightly orchid pink. Tall, 40” . 
The following Flamingo Pink Seedlings are no longer kept separate by number, and are now 
grouped into 4 classes according to quality and value for garden use and hybridizing. If 3 or 5 
are ordered you may specify that they be the same or different. 
Extra Choice Seedlings.................... $2.50; 3 for $4.95; 5 for $6.95 
Choice Seedlings........................, $2.00; 3 for $3.95; 5 for $5.95 
Very Good Seedlings...................... $1.50; 3 for $2.95: 5 for $4.95 
Good Seedlings) 2 ek ae $1.00; 3 for $2.25; 5 for $3.65 
CORONATION SPECIAL—8 different Flamingo seedlings, assorted grades and in- 
cluding.6 Extra Choice; tor-only:ccsucscg tn ee eae cee ae ey $9.95 
(An exciting collection and a marvelous bargain! And to make it even more exciting, I’Il in- 
clude as an extra the $3.50 value of Hall 44-05 entirely FREE.) 
26 Prompt ordering has its reward. See my‘ Premiums for Early Ordering’ on order blank, page 17. 
