BEGINNERS 
My New MILESTONE SERIES 
1953 INTRODUCTIONS AT PRICES TO FIT YOUR POCKETBOOK 
These do not constitute my final masterpieces, perfect in almost every respect: but they 
do represent important and very colorful “MILESTONES” along the way toward my ulti- 
mate goals. | feel certain that this whole series will be immensely popular because it fills 
two large gaps in the present commonly-accepted method of distributing new creations: 
1. It enables the average gardener, who cannot afford the expensive and superb latest 
creations he yearns for so fervently, to still get brand new 1953 introductions that are 
exceptionally bright and colorful, entirely distinct from any previously named varie- 
ties. In this way he can easily buy them while they are really new, and he can be sure 
no one else in his town has them. 
. Since these represent distinct progress in my own hybridization experiments, many 
of our visitors have wanted to buy them, even before they were named. They have 
asked if some way could not be developed to release these hybrids for use by other 
breeders and Iris lovers, without waiting years for additional generations of my breed- 
ing program. This Milestone Series is my answer. 
| have chosen this array of 1953 ‘‘Newcomers’’ to give you a wide range in colors and 
types of flower—no duplicates or near duplicates in the lot. Everyone is distinct, wholly 
different from all others. Try several, or better yet, get a Collection. 
NEW TALL BEARDED FOR ’53 
BRILLIANT OS" (Austin '53) It is hard to imagine a more brilliant Iris than this very 
large and very deep pink self, for the color is actually between that of Inspiration and 
Mulberry Rose, two of the very brightest Iris in the entire garden. Beard, unusually strik- 
ing, nearly white. Well branched and a heavy bloomer with about ten flowers per stalk. This 
is the Snow Flurry x Inspiration cross No. 94 mentioned on page 30 of my manual. Sets 
seed; pollen highly fertile. EM-42”. $3.00; 3 for $8.25 
GOLD CAST.© (Austin 53) A splendid large extra-tall Iris admirably combining the good 
points of its parents. Standards intense bright yellow very close to the deep color of seed 
parent, Berkeley Gold. Falls very deep yellow, almost orange. Form of flower very close 
to that of its famous pollen parent, Casa Morena. Stems nicely branched. Cross No. 915 
mentioned on page 30 of my Manual. Plenty of pollen for hybridizing. An intriguing new 
flower. Will add a great deal of life to any garden. L-44”. $2.50; 3 for $6.95 
SUNSET FLAWE (Austin 53) A gorgeous blending of rich sunset colors between those 
of its parents, Orange Flame and Sunset Serenade. Standards rich bronzy orange; falls 
deep orange flushed with red with intricate pleasing yellow veining at haft. A large ruffled 
flower that has attracted the attention of many visitors to our gardens. Low branched. A 
good seed setter with abundant pollen, LM-30". $2.50 
EL DORSD9 BEAU (Austin ’53) About the closet approach | yet have to the much 
sought blue and gold Iris. Standards rich creamy yellow nicely arched, closed. Falls, blue- 
lilac with a gold edge, a yellow haft. A soft pleasing Iris with a distinct personality, ex- 
ceptionally pure coloring. Enticingly fragrant, pollen plentiful. M-34”. $2.00 
P) i WA) (Austin '53) A nicely formed, pleasing pink bitone. Standards light orchid 
pink; falls deep rose pink, convex, semi-flaring. Striking deep orange-yellow beard. A 
heavy bloomer that will make a very colorful clump in your garden. ML-36”. $1.75 
RED GOLD (Austin '53) A striking bicolor for accent in your garden. Standards bronzy 
old gold, sharply contrasting with the dark red falls. A tall grower yet branching often 
starts within 6 inches of ground. One of the few varieties in which one can often secure a 
stalk with four blooms open at once, each at a different height. Stands out across the gar- 
den. Abundant pollen. M-38”. $1.75 
NEW ONCOBREDS FOR ’53 
MOR ELEGAN GE (Austin 53) A new Oncobred from Snow Flurry x Capitola that has 
lovely coloring and exceptionally elegant form. A pale amethyst self with a light yellow 
beard. Standards strongly arched, very stiff and precise in styling. Falls also of heavy sub- 
stance and quite flaring. Very clearly shows the Onco in its ancestry. EM-32”. $2.50 
OUSy S7OF (Mrs. T.L. Kidd 53) An Oncogeliabred with strange and unusual coloring. 
Comes from Jean Cayeux x Tan Seedling (Jean Cayeux x Charon). Standards white flushed 
light pinkish buff from the base; falls light lilac brown becoming nearly gray at edges. A 
color pattern not duplicated among the Oncobreds nor among the large section of Tall 
Bearded Iris. Beard most unusual, dark cinnamon brown. Form of flower indicates the 
Regelia blood in its parentage. L-24”. $2.50 
PERSIAN O88 (Austin ’53) An Oncobred from Golden Majesty x Capitola with texture 
and form clearly showing its Onco ancestry. Standards large and very round, silvery 
violet. Fails, dark mulberry with a rug-like texture and interesting patterns of intricate 
brown markings. Beard golden bronze. EM-33”. $2.25 
Mi'SS O88 (Austin ’53) A new Oncobred resembling Lady Mohr in both color and form. 
Quite Onco in appearance. Standards pale lavender flushed and penciled in pale yellow. 
Falls light buff chartreuse flushed light brownish lavender veined in darker brownish 
lavender with white around the bronzy gold beard. EM-27”. $2.00 
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Also Save Abundantly with My 1¢ Sales (pages 29 and 30), and my 1953 
Two-for-the-price-of-one CONTEST, page 18. 
d PAGE ESPECIALLY FOR 
and THRIFTY 
IRIS LOVES 
RAINBOW OF DOLLAR [RIS— 
World’s Finest $1.00 Tall Bearded Iris in Colo: 
See also 9 extra choice $1.00 Iris, pages 22 to 
3 alike tor $2.50-——Any 12 varieties for $9.95: Any 24 ior for $18.95 1.65 
© =Choicest varieties, especially recommended 
PINKS and PINK PLICATAS 
@REMEMBRANCE — Best of famous Hall pink blends. Soft & lovely. M-36”. 
©@SPINDRIFT — Exciting tangerine-bearded seashell pink. Heavy seed setter. M-36”. 
@LOVE AFFAIR—Choice rose pink & white plicata. Dainty & delightful. M-34”. 
@RED AMBER~— Harmonious medley of Jasper pink, old rose & copper. M-38”. 
DAYBREAK —Like the pink, gold & coppery tints of daybreak. Fragrant. M-38”. 
SALMONETTE—Fabulous Sass tangerine-bearded salmon pink. EM-36”. 
PINK REFLECTION — Elegant, nymph-like blend of pink & creamy gold. L-36”. 
SANTA ROSA~—Tall melting ivory pink & deep rose. Very fragrant. EM-40”. 
ROSE BOWL —Like a deeper, more brilliant China Maid with bronze. 54”. 
ROSE TOP—Vivid rosy pink needle-pointing on creamy ground. Fragrant. L-32”. 
THREE OAKS — Unique blend of corinthian red & rosy copper. Sets seed. M-40”. 
REDS and RED BLENDS 
@SULTAN’S ROBE-— Oriental masterpiece in red, copper & gold. M-34”. 
ORED VELVET -—Finest inexpensive red, like vivid red velvet. M-36”. 
SANTA CRUZ- Yellow, gaily decorated with heavy red veining. EM-38”. 
RED VALOR—Tall garnet red, glowing like a jewel in the sun. M-36”. 
DREAMLAND — Non-fading true crimson self. Fine parent. LM-38”. 
RAJAH BROOKE-Rich topaz-yellow with mahogany red. Handsome. 38”. 
ORANGE and BRONZE 
oBRYCE CAN YON-— Runner-up for Dykes; scintillating terra cotta masterpiece. ML-36”. 
©@L’LUVIA D’ORA-— Apricot orange, up to 11 flowers per stalk. E-36”. 
©MARIMBA — Large, beautifully proportioned, cinnamon buff. Lovely. M-38”. 
ARAB CHIEF — Most brilliant late Iris, copper, red & orange. VL-38”. 
YELLOWS and YELLOW PLICATAS 
OSUZETTE-—Lovely weather-resisting creamy yellow, dotted rose & maroon. EM-38”. 
©@SORREL TOP —Popular reversed bitone; yellow & brownish rose above white. ML-42” . 
JOAN LAY—Early, fragrant, deep golden yellow. Sets seed. VE-36”. 
GAY SENORITA—Large honey yellow handsomely dressed in brown. EM-34”. 
PALOS VERDES —Reed yellow with delightful fine lines in cress green. 40”. 
CARLSBAD CAVERNS-— Gigantic creamy lemon, white & rich gold. L-36”. 
JASMINE— Smooth, velvety golden yellow, gardenia-like. M-40”. 
BLUES and BLUE PLICATAS 
OTISHOMINGO—Lovable Wisteria-blue with frosty flush, flaring. ML-42”. 
@BLUE FRILLS —Splendid rich, pure azure blue, heavy substance. M-36”. 
SYLVIA MURRAY —Non-fading, tailored pale blue of much charm. EM-38”. 
BLUE GLOW -— Smooth indigo-marine blue; lustrous & lovely. ML-36”. 
ALLADIN’S WISH—Medium dulcet blue, brushed cream. Sets seed. LM-36”. 
VIOLET and NEAR BLACKS 
©OLOUISE BLAKE- More vibrant Amigo, pale blue & dark velvety violet. M-32”. 
O@LOTHARIO—Largest neglecta; amethyst blue & plush-like violet. ML-38”. 
THREE CHEERS -— Deep blue-violet bicolor, brilliant, non-fading. M-40”. 
BLACK and GOLD—Variegata: honey yellow standards, dark maroon falls. M-36”. 
STORM KING —Flaring crimson black falls, mulberry red standards. L-30”. 
WHITES and WHITE PLICATAS 
@PATRICE—Pale rosy cream, speckled rose-brown, gold haft. M-40”. 
@EASTER CANDLE —Tall, early serene white, bright gold gilding. E-48”. 
THE CAPITOL —Big, bold white with bright yellow beard. M-38”. 
BEGINNER’S PARADISE—75< each 
Best of the Older Tall Bearded Iris at Rock-bottom Prices 
Ail 38 for $20.95 
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© =Choicest varieties, especially recommended 
AZTEC COPPER—Huge coppery violet. KATHERINE FAY—Hardy pure white. Choice. 
@AZURE SKIES—Ruffled pale blue. MAN YUSYA—Pretty ruffled pure pink. 
€& BAND MASTER —Prolific powder blue. MASTER CHARLES—Deep mulberry & brown. 
BERKELEY GOLD-—Intense deep yellow. & MOROCCO ROSE—Rose-pink. Huge, hardy. 
CHINA MAID—Hardy pink & Gold. & MULBERRY ROSE—Dazzling mulberry-rose. 
DAY’S FAREWELL—Fragrant rose-lavender. NIGH TFALL—Stunning violet black. 
ELIZABETH ANN—Late creamy pink. ORANGE FLAME—Brilliant orange & red. 
EVENLODE—Deep mulberry pink. PAINTED DESERT—Lovely buff with lilac. 
FORT KNOX—Glorious golden yellow. RED GLEAM—Velvety scarlet-red. 
GARDEN MAGIC—Rich velvety red. © SABLE—Intense claret-black. Popular. 
GOLDEN FLEECE—Lovely pure yellow & © SAMO VAR—Early, vivid copper-orange. 
white. SHARKSKIN—Large white, with gold. 
@GOLDEN MADONNA —Rich cream & white. ©SOUSON—Floriferous, lemon-cream. 
GRAND CANYON—Amazing, crimson & blue. THE RED DOUGLAS—Dark crimson; Dykes. 
€> GREAT LAKES—Famous Symposium blue. TIFFANJA—Symposium yellow plicata. 
HONEY CHILE—Unique, yellow & brown. 
TITIAN LAD Y—White, titian-red beard. 
JASPER AGATE—Gold & copper-red medley. WM. A. SETCHELL—Gigantic royal purple. 
BEGINNER’S SAMPLER 
1 each of 8 TYPES of Iris: Autumn Bloomer, Autumn Haze; Dwarf, Cream Tart; Table, 
Siskin; Intermediate, Laddie Boy; Border, No-we-ta; Oncobred, Mohrson; Aril, Teucros; 
Siberian, Lady Northcliffe—all 8 for only $3.95. 
Inexpensive Iris Will Also Be Found On These Pages: Arils, 6 & 7; Unusual 
Bearded & Beardless, 8 to 16; Tall Bearded Collections, 
page 19, Oddities, page 21. 
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