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GENERAL DESCRIPTIVE LIST 
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ADMIRAL NIMITZ (Graves 1948) M. 42”. 
A stately white Iris; large flowers, finely formed with a dra- 
matic, thick orange gold beard. Husky and a vigorous grower. 
ese $2.50; 3 for $6.25 
AFAR (Lapham 1948) EM. 34”. 
This sprightly orange sherbert toned pink is one of the new 
toned pinks with a color cast all its own. The flower can be 
spotted from afar, of instant color appeal. 
$2.00; 3 for $4.25 
ARGUS PHEASANT 
AIRY GRACE (Stevens 1947) EM. 36”. 
A lovely Iris with the silken, luminous texture of crepe de 
chine. Altogether unlike any other variety either in its texture 
or its shade of cream. There is a fascinating delicacy of air 
about its lustrous blooms. $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
ALADDIN’S WISH (Murawska 1945) M. 36”. 
Porcelain blue brushed cream. The cream color radiates 
through the flower like the first gentle rays of the sun. Blooms 
are very large. Illustrated page 15. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
ALASKA (Schreiner 1940) VE. 28”. 
The perfectly formed, flaring pure white Intermediate. Very 
early blooming, fragrant and meritorious. 
75c; 3 for $2.00 
ALDURA (Larsen 1943) M. 36”. * 
Magnificent large, choice blue and white plicata, one of the 
very finest. Huge size. Turn to page 29 for a good likeness. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
ALICIA (Rawlins 1949) EM. 38”. 
A beautiful silvery blue with a cool, crisp iridescence. A seed- 
ling of Great Lakes and Gloriole it combines many of the ex- 
cellent qualities of these two Iris. HM’51. $5.00 
ALPINE GLOW (Kleinsorge 1945) ML. 36”. 
Appropriately named. A blend of lavender, subdued rose and 
yellow. In the sun a pinky cast seems to come forth. Lightly 
ruffled petals. HM’46. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
* After height indicates an Iris of the 100 Best. The ab- 
breviations at end of description indicate American Iris So- 
ciety award. HM, Honorable Mention; AM, Award of Merit; 
DM, Dykes Medal and respective year awarded. The letters 
following originator’s name indicate season of bloom, thus: 
VE, very early; E, early, early midseason; M, midseason; 
ML, midseason late; L, late; very late. Numerals indicate 
height of stem in inches. 
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