THE WHITE PLICATAS—(Continued) 
RASPBERRY RIBBON (Schreiner '51) + HC’50, HM’51 $10.00 
Once seen, never to be forgotten. Most stunning of plicatas— even surpassing the sensa- 
tional Minnie Colquitt, which it somwhat resembles. Raspberry Ribbon is much more of a 
real raspberry tone, a bright exciting color, applied generously and boldly, so it carries 
clear across the garden. Also, contrast is sharper, flower is fresher, brighter and starchier. 
Standards almost solid raspberry coloring except for a slight flush of white. Falls dazzling 
white made ever so prominent by the wide edging of pure raspberry. An Iris that draws 
Iris lovers with a powerful magnetic force. Plant it where you will; your visitors will find it 
and stand in admiration. EM-34”. 
MINNIE COLQUITT (Sass 42) HM’43, Award of Merit ’45, Sym.’52 $1.00; 3 for $2.25 
So well liked everywhere that it is second only to Blue Shimmer in nation-wide popularity 
among plicatas. Done along bold lines, a massive flower, with white petals heavily bordered 
with mulberry stitching. A plicata with sufficient color and contrast for good garden value. 
In fact, when planted near pale yellow, cream or white Iris, the effect is nothing short of 
spectacular. Plenty of pollen for hybridizing. M-36”. 
WHITES with YELLOW INFLUENCE 
Pure White with Throats of Gold 
MIDSEASON 
SPRING ROMANCE (Miess '49) 4% HM’50, Gold Cup ’48 Hollywood Iris Show 
$7.50; 3 for $20.55 
A breath-taking new release with simply huge 7-inch blooms of extra heavy substance and 
long lasting qualities. A tall, waxy, non-fading, cream-white, with a frosty overlay and a 
heavy infusion of aureolin gold at the haft, casting a golden glow over entire bloom. A deep 
orange beard completes the color picture. Very floriferous, a vigorous grower and a great 
increaser. Delightful fragrance. EM-42”. 
GRECIAN ROBE (Heller '48) x $3.00; 3 for $5.95 
Has repeatedly won blue ribbons at Iris shows in various parts of the country. An extra 
large luscious creamy white, with a gold border on both standards and falls. Remarkable 
for its wide falls, perfect flowers, excellent branching. An excellent seed parent: among 
its descendants the superb fall bloomer, Pear! Oriental. M-46”. 
MISSION MADONNA (Essig ’46) x High Commendation ’45 $2.00; 3 for $5.55 
One of the few moderately priced Iris | consider good enough for my 3-star rating. An 
immense new Iris combining size, beauty, gracefulness. Standards a delicate creamy 
yellow. Falls creamy white, with strong yellow haft, a brilliant yellow beard. Petals ruffled 
with a decorative picoted edging. Try this for sheer beauty. Fragrant. EM-40”. 
THE PURE WHITES 
Serene as Freshly Fallen Snow 
Use Generously to Bring Out the Beauty in Other Colors 
EARLY 
VIGIL (Wills ’47) % HC’46, Honorable Mention '47 $3.00; 3 for $8.25 
Famous as perhaps the most outstanding example of an extremely long blooming season. 
Will greet you in the spring with the early bloomers, extend through mid-season and 
finally finishes up with the late flowering Iris varieties. Hence should be one of the very 
best parents for those working toward ever-blooming Iris. A snowy, pure white tailored 
to perfection. F. Kennedy in Iris Bul. 114 reports “The best white, if not the best Iris | 
have seen.” The one white everyone wants. E to M to L-38”. 
MIDSEASON 
LADY BOSCAWEN (Graves '46) HM’46, AM’48 $1.50; 3 for $2.95 
A hardy new white of great adaptability; has received high praise from coast to coast. 
Frilled and ruffled as a debutante’ s first party dress. Of elegant form, great purity of color, 
possessing the appeal of a distinct personality. Substance strong and firm; flowers large, 
well spaced on graceful stalks. Should prove to be a grand parent. No time like the present 
to start. Good Luck! M-40”. 
LATE 
WHITE RUFFLES (Taylor '47) 44 HC’45, Honorable Mention '47 $4.00; 3 for $7.95 
A beautifully ruffled warm white descendant of Snow Flurry; like a large edition of that 
famous variety. Imagine flowers 6 inches high and 6 inches wide, nicely spaced along tall 
stems. Also inherits vigor and free-blooming qualities. Distribution as yet limited; your 
chance to get a wonderful new one before your neighbors have it. ML-44”. 
SPANISH PEAKS (Loomis '47) 44% AM’50, Symposium ’52 $3.50 
A Runner-Up for the ’51 Dykes. Most heralded of all the new whites is this true white 
self from the Colorado garden of Dr. Loomis, creator of Elmohr and Spindrift. A white as 
pure and unmarred as the great snow masses that cover the lofty peaks for which it was 
named. The flower, the throat, the style arms, even the beard, are all WHITE, pure white. 
A huge flower, possessing the distinctive charm that only a true self can have. The one 
white everyone wants. ML-38”. 
NEW SNOW (Fay '46) 4% AM'48 Symposium ’52 $2.50 
So near to winning the Dykes Medal that it was Runner up in ’50, ’51 and ’52. Also the 
highest ranking pure white in the '52 Symposium. It is seldom, indeed, that | am able to 
offer an Iris of this caliber at such a moderate price. An Iris name that is most fitting, for 
this is truly as white as new snow. The beard is full bright yellow, adding a great deal of 
life to the flower. This is the only color in the flower, as the standards, falls, hafts, and 
even the style crests are pure white. This extra large Iris comes from Snow Flurry, and 
is a great improvement on that world-famous variety. It has the Snow Flurry ruffling. 
with much improved substance that takes the weather like a mariner. ML-38”. 
MOUNT BLANC (Grant '46) $2.00; 3 for $3.95 
A striking white of such remarkable full-bodied appearance and such purity it reminds 
one of a magnolia blossom. A real beauty, deriving much of its charm from its graceful 
ruffling and the fresh crispness of its petals. Low wide branching. ML-39”. 
THUNDERHEAD (Smith '46) $2.00; 3 for $3.95 
Outstanding for its pleasing form and intense purity. Glistening cloud-white, lighted by a 
yellowish orange beard. One you'll like because of its exceptionally long blooming season. 
To Save Money: See COLLECTIONS, Back of Order Blank 
: re the most useful of all Bearded Iris for ‘Surprise Plantings” 
Huila elipaion ferthey Surette Sees enet unexpectedly in mid-winter, and their foliageis practically 
evergreen. In cold climates most are likely to bloom in early spring, with the Intermediates, thus ma- 
terially lengthening your Tall Bearded blooming season. Try a few of these this year and see what you 
have been missing. 
CULTURE, SHIPPING and PLANTING TIMES: Same as for Tall Bearded, page 22. 
HARDINESS: Cold hardy except Sungold and December Royalty need mulching in cold regions. 
MY 1953 INTRODUCTION 
WINTER FLAME (Austin '53) x4 _ $15.00; 3 for $29.95 
| am pleased to present what | believe is the largest, finest red Winter bloomer available 
today. Persists in blooming each year in December or January or both, as well as in spring. 
Standards smooth light wine red; falls velvety crimson with faint violet signal and dis- 
tinctive light center line; also, novel light buff edging. Nicely formed flowers on well- 
branched stems. Will lead the parade of Winter bloomers. E-32”. 
PINK PINAFORE (Austin '52) x _ $12.50; 3 for $24.95 
A charming large pink plicata. Has delighted us by blooming first in spring and then again 
between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Standards with light yellow ground, so completely 
flushed and delicately lined as to appear orchid-pink. Falls wavy, heavily stippled and 
lined orchid-pink except in center, edged gold. Tall for a Winter bloomer, with simply 
superb branching starting about 10”. Probably the only Winter-blooming pink plicata in 
existence and one | am using in my crossing. EM-34”. 
DECEMBER ROYALTY (Austin '51) xx _ $10.00; 3 for $22.50 
After putting on a bountiful display in the spring, this starts again in late November or 
early December and, if weather permits, keeps blooming till Christmas. For several years 
now, a huge bouquet of December Royalty has vied with our Christmas tree for attention. 
A large bold flower in brilliant royal purple, darkening to intense wine-black in the upper 
half of the velvety falls. Noteworthy for its smooth satiny hafts unmarred by the veinings 
so common to most varieties. Outstanding for its wonderful poise, substance and finish. 
The tall stalks sometimes have 15 to 20 flowers, hence, ideally constituted to cut in the 
bud stage before frosts get too severe. For almost unbelievable winter bouquets. Un- 
excelled as a parent, transmitting its admirable traits to its offspring. In cold regions needs 
protection, such as afforded by cold frames to secure December blooms. E-34”. 
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SPRINGTIME MADONNA (Milliken '49) x $2.00; 3 for $5.50 
A symphony in cream and gold: perhaps the loveliest of all of my winter-blooming Bearded 
iris. If you live where the winters are relatively warm, this is likely to bloom for you in 
Dec., Jan., or Feb. A creamy-yellow self with a bright gold edge to both standards and 
falls. Deep gold reticulations add a beautiful highlighting effect. Outstanding branching, 
adapting this to unlimited flower arrangement possibilities. Sweet fragrance. VE-34”. 
ARCADIA BUTTERCUP (Milliken '47) ++ Honorable Mention ’48 : 
An exquisite deep golden yellow self, with exceptional life and sparkle. In mild climates 
it will be your pride and joy and will shower you with beautiful golden blossoms from mid- 
winter on through the regular Iris season. Flower nicely formed with arched standards 
and flaring falls; substance excellent. Try it for a profusion of Winter bloom. E-30’. 
GOOD SIR (White 43) «x 1 $1.50; 3 for $3.95 
Large & attractive. Golden bronze standards, flaring light crimson falls edged bronze. Of 
exceptional form, substance, carriage. Try it for arrangements, Nov. to Feb. VE-36”. 
TOURNAMENT QUEEN (Milliken '46) eae [J $1.50; 3 for $3.95 
Most popular variety in this amazing group of winter bloomers, as it has a happy combi- 
nation of color, size, form and unusual texture. A luscious bright fuchsia-toned Iris with 
stiff flaring falls with a spread of 7 inches or more. Texture and lustre like closely-woven 
nylon, with petals flexed enough so portidns of them are always highlighted. Prominent 
chartreuse styles add interest to color scheme. A vigorous grower. Very fragrant. VE-36”. 
RUSSIAN BRONZE (Milliken '46) [] $1.25; 3 for $2.85 
A very superior flower and a dependable long-season winter bloomer. Where climate per- 
mits, will bloom every week from late fall till early spring. Golden tawny standards; deep 
maroon falls. VE-30”. 
SAN PASQUAL (Milliken 43) ee $1.00 
A wonderful large, nicely-formed flower greatly resembling the famous Ranger, except 
that this has a bright yellow beard. Standards light carmine, closed, somewhat conical: 
falls rich, dark velvety carmine. Fragrant. Moderate amount of pollen. VE-36”. 
SUNGOLD (Milliken '38) Somewhat tender in cold climates. 75¢; 3 for $1.65 
A popular and appealing bright yellow of enormous size, with wide flaring falls. VE-42”. 
BLUE RIVER (Milliken ’41) 7 Enticingly fragrant. 75¢; 3 for $2.10 
A lovely clear light medium blue with a harmonizing pale blue beard. VE-36”. 
REICHENBACHII «x [] 60¢; 3 for $1.30 
| have had quite a number of Dwarfs blooming to some extent in midwinter (notably 
Blarney and Green Goddess), but Reichenbachii has exceeded all of them in this respect. 
Persists in blooming off and on through the winter as well as in the spring. A delightful, 
good-sized yellow dwarf with falls prettily marbled in lilac. EE-8”. 
SOUTHLAND [ 60¢ 
Has bloomed here, despite repeated snowstorms, from early Dec. till April, varying in 
different years with coldness of weather. Grand for an off-season display of bright yellow. 
KOCHII—Very popular winter-blooming rich claret-purple. 28”. 50¢; 3 for $1.25 
32 "T really cannot thank you enough for the pleasure your iris have given me. Everythin 
& seems perfectly hardy even tho we had frightful weather last winter. Zero weather, followed by 
rain and at times there was no good snow-cover. Mission Madonna 2s one of the loveliest things in my garden, It had a well-filled spik 
- e of bloom 
and seems to be an excellent seed parent here. ”— Beverly McDonald, Point Anne, Ontario, Canada. i‘ 4 Ade 
