WASSENBERG GARDENS, Peony and Iris Specialists 
Each 
Blue Monarchy Tallablivemecrermciterecti tiene cleneter tere tener $0.50 
Blue Peter. (White.) One of the best very dark blue- 
PUL PLES ees) Grease cetetewsPel yes are eroreVere i cehe ay oee, cache « hemecacle 50 
Blue Rhythm. (Whit.) Very large flowers of cornflower- 
blue. Growing from 3 to 4 feet in height, perfectly 
branched. Consider it tops. 1950 Dykes Medal Winner. 1.00 
Blue Shimmer. Plicata. Dappled with blue .............. 1.00 
Blue Triumph. (Grinter.) A very fine soft light blue, flar- 
ine aliswidonorablemWentionme-\mly tom ersten eesti 50 
Blue Valley. (K. Smith.) Very near true blue, ruffled ... 3.50 
BluewVielvet= ©nerotstine bestecat ipl uesmenaerineer eit. 50 
Blue Zenith. (Whit.) Slightly ruffled, large and tall, light 
campanula-blue. An Iris of good height, branching, and 
has many buds on laterals, gorgeous in the clump ..... 50 
Bombay. (Hamilton.) Variegata. S. bright yellow; F. cop- 
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Bonsor. (Connell.) Deep velvety blue-blue. Rich combina- 
tiongofe colors Necommendedmerir terete tere error 50 
Bountiful Blue. Fall blooming. Blue: good ............ 50 
Bright Lights. (Schr.) A bright waxy yellow with alabaster- 
white blaze on falls and soft tan stitching to further 
Captivate One w Saws see cre are eo aies sts smisvamereer erento 1.50 
Bronzino. (Salb.) S. frosty golden bronze; F. bright cop- 
perye bronze. WoO ite otahthore ont suete oesees ih temrenen se epereees 50 
Brown Thrasher. (Kirk.) One of the newest and best 
brown Iris. Medium size flowers in two tones of golden 
brown, bright and like the glint of sunshine on a brown 
thrasher swingitnt soci teste ee isaae: othes aerviecedaroueranerers 1.00 
Bryce Canyon. (Klein.) Red-brown touched with henna 
is self-colored and decidedly one of the most interesting 
blendshotethempastute ws ycansmetrecstetstelretnetie ici tereres 1.00 
Buckskin. (Klein.) 40 in. Almost a self in real buckskin tan. 
Larcves flowers ee ose oe enn ae 50 
Buechley Giant. (Buech.) Very large flower of soft medium 
bluehwithperlectatorcmenme nero tieiie ie citer errr 50 
Buffawn. S. Light fawn: F. light pinkish buff ........... 50 
Burgundy Rose. (Hall.) Unusual dark rosy amethyst color. 
Ruth Ee damsecepencee a cient meets eas crank sole eters case, ache hecenenedors 1.50 
Burmese Gold. (Whiting.) A lustrous gold blend of deep 
sellers, joubolte, ayerateoy: Avorel iaceil eyollal . 5 qc ones son ona oe sn 
Burning Bronze. (Ay.) Standards light red. Falls deep 
coppery red. Large and brilliant. Honorable Mention 
Siraleteiw, sUete onietele cuecne micerm atte avokertescestene ane te telus 50 
Buttercup Lane. Rich Buttercup-yellow. Blooms somewhat 
muitledua Very ettective inwclum psmenrercnerieicilcairsietersste 50 
Cadetou. (Cay.) S. yellow; F. garnet edged gold ....... 50 
GaferAu Lait (Gra) Greamyatamese liseli iterate 50 
Calcutta. (Klein.) Cocoa-brown tones overlaid with a blush 
Veil AQGIne mre. s ototenarcledeueerieke eis veers err roaarete ets 0 
California Gold. (M. & M.) One of the best deep yellows. 
lthisitall lave erancdvasimeesbloomern meme eee eerie 50 
California Peach. (Salb.) Delicate pink and apricot ...... 10) 
Canyon Road. (Kleinsorge.) Outstanding blend of violet- 
Coppermancer olden tanec. miietiateie deere acre miei: 1.00 
Captain Wells. (Cook.) 38 in. A. M., A. I. S. A brilliant 
maroon-purple. Closed standards and white flaring falls. .50 
Caroline Burr. A delicately colored ivory-white with some- 
thing different in a cream—a soft mirage-like dash of 
palestrereens Au M4 etoanaeecuehe ckotenaiee Mera yskolsresattepenets 51) 
Carlsbad Caverns. (Wilson.) 5S. ruffled lemon; F. white 
penciled gold ees 45. so i esr cetie eeus en cee i eee 1.00 
THE 10 FAVORITE IRIS FOR 1953 
The top ten Iris for 1953 as rated in the Annual 
American Iris Society Symposium are: 
i. Ola Kalale Deensyellowsselimanns meen ee $1.00 
J elite, Vistas cide jogo sanatboouccesangena dc 75 
32 Gteat Lakessebuneablue meme rn terete trent 5} 
4. Blue-Rhythms llustrated in color. eee 1.00 
Sy Iola Gleriontartsy, Isher jolbicehiay nooo onooeeneadones 1.00 
On LadyveaMohersllittstratecdsinnco|Or sain iecnien ener 1.00 
7. Elmohtse Rich mul benty< pulp cmaeiatiiserne etn 1.00 
8.) Chivalry Mediimmplticgs .eegetontceer ieee ier 2.00 
On Syyy ibigay, iGowalldkee! yylus 4 oc oonpc occ nooo 1.00 
10. Solid Mahogany. Illustrated in color ........... 1.00 
Total Value $10.50 
One Each of the Top Ten $8.25 
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Garden Magic 
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Casa Morena. (DeFor.) Rich coppery brown glowing like 
amber. Among the richest Iris in brown shades. A solid 
SOLE Pe Nee a a he Se Soe Itictalts "os ors we. cuethane ahelocomsaetentvseecs 
Cascade Splendor. (Klein.) A very colorful crimped flower 
that mingles pink, apricot, and tan smoothly in one 
flowermpbleavvartalluctallkccmrrw tartererterer cine ene rere 00 
Gastaliane lance blue selisgiracta mnt ae3 Onin meer -clenerlemieneiers 50 
Chamois. (Klein.) An Iris of distinction and refinement. 
Petals slightly waved. Very novel and different. One of 
thegiineste pastels meta cme meses teh ccels = Ge evo ete ke eare + one NeNereNe 2.00 
Champaign Glow. 38 in. Huge flowers of soft yellow ... 50 
Chantilly. (Hall.) The crinkled and ruffled Iris. The in- 
teresting point about this Iris is its creamy lace edging 
crocheted on standards, falls and style arms .......... 1.50 
Charm. (Mit.) 30 in. Glowing strawberry-red .......... Bib) 
Cheerio. (Ay.) Falls rich, satiny ruby-red, with orange 
beard. Standards are soft rose, flushed yellow. 40 in. .. .50 
Cherie. (Hall.) Most famous of the new Hall ‘‘Flamingo 
Pinks.” Large, ruffled. Deep tangerine beard. 4 ft. ... 8.00 
Chestnut Hill. (Gage.) Deep yellow self; fragrant. 45 in... .75 
G@hietiSidars(Gaves)Nosesredy 46 insaeieee ieee aie 50) 
China Maid. (Mill.) Pink blend, bronze and lilac ...... Bip: 
ChinatRosexes (Viillb)i Rose mers taet herectetete ss eisai ee ie 50 
Chivalry. (Wills.) Dykes Medal Winner for 1947, and one 
of the most outstanding Iris in the medium blue range.. 2.00 
ChristabelaeAmsheerm: brilliantared gemrenie enter 0) 
City of Lincoln. (Sass.) Queen of Variegatas! Clear golden 
yellow standards, fiery red falls; a very startling contrast. .50 
Claribel. (J. Sass.) S. white frilled blue; F. white ........ 50 
Cloth of Gold. (Whit.) Bright deep golden yellow blooms 
ony well branchedustem=s ©rance: beard imi eieine iD 
Cloud Castle. (Gra.) Exquisite pale wistaria-blue self .... 1.50 
Concerto. (Tompkins.) An outstanding Iris of rich vel- 
vety pansy-purple, with light edge of purple around falls. .75 
Copper Lustre. (Kirk.) Copper and gold blend. Large 
flowers. Dykes Memorial Medal winner in 1938 ...... 50 
Copper Piece. (Kell.) Bright reddish toned with copper 
shadings} (3 4:inuiiw esanev easly cere eee ee 50 
Copper Pink. Large soft pink with copper ............. 50 
Copper River. (De Forest.) Glistening tan. Falls over- 
laid with brie’. new-penny-copper %2/.5 os - «0h we eieres 1.50 
