HARLEQUIN (Stevens 1949) L. 32”. 
Technically a plicata, this fantastic “believe it or not” Iris 
looks like an Oncocyclus hybrid. The heavy silvery falls with 
perky horizontal flare are not only veined like a butterfly’s 
wing, but bizarrely stippled and dappled chocolate and pur- 
ple to match the feathery standards. Exotic, sophisticated, 
never to be forgotten, its weird beauty makes garden visitors 
exclaim. $4.00 
HEATH CREST (Whiting 1950 ML. 38”. 
With very tall stems this mallow to phlox pink is an ideal 
Iris for the background of your Iris border. The striking 
tangerine beard and pleasant color are perfect foils for many 
unusual color combinations. $2.50 
HEATHER ROSE (D. Hall 1950) M. 34”. 
The striking combination of a tangerine beard adding zest to 
the tranquil colored rosy orchid pink blooms gives us a beau- 
tiful tonal value in Iris. HM’51. $5.00 
HELEN COLLINGWOOD (K. Smith 1949) ML. 38”. 
Brilliant and vivid in pattern this two toned, cheerful Iris 
possesses light lavender standards and bright violet purple 
falls which contrast strikingly. HM’50. AM’52. $12.50 
BLUE RIM 
BRIGHT 
CONTRAST 
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HELEN McKENZIE (Graves 1950) M. 35”. 
Clarity of color, pure white without a single touch of off 
color, is the greatest attribute of this classically pure white 
Iris. Undoubtedly the purest white we grow. Perfect form, 
much admired. HM’50. $12.50 
HELEN McGREGOR (Graves 1946) EM. 36”. 
The illustration of this Iris aristocrat shows the superb form 
and beauty of coloring of this supreme light blue. One of the 
finest of all new Iris. An ethereal clear light blue, the large, 
rounded and ruffled blossoms give a feeling of tranquility, 
serenity and repose marking it as a top notch Iris indeed. 
Beautifully spaced branches on correspondingly harmonizing 
stems. A Queen in the Iris Greats. Illustrated on page 27. 
Dykes Medal Winner in 1949. $2.50; 3 for $6.25 
HERITAGE (D. Hall 1949) EM. 34”. 
If you are intrigued by the new pinks this is one to consider. 
A slightly deeper flamingo than Cherie with nicely formed, 
informally waved petals, it has of course the effective tanger- 
ine beard to cap off its delicate beauty; very nice. HM’49. 
AM’51. $9.00 
HI-TIME (D. Hall 1950) EM. 34”. 
This golden apricot with its full, deep tangerine red beard 
is an engaging color as fresh and lustrous as a grove of 
ripening peaches. Though not large, the color value is ex. 
cellent. HM’50. $5.00 
HONOLULU BELLE (Becherer 1949) ML. 38”. 
A sharply contrasted blue bicolor, a color class that has suf- 
fered neglect by breeders. Light blue-lilac standards and rich, 
velvety deep blue falls with velvet sheen, a pattern of lux- 
uriant beauty. $2.50 
ILLINOIS (Hall 1949) EM. 36”. 
A cream Iris with an elongated type bloom. 
A good basic color for a garden clump or a 
specimen. Fine texture, pure color. HM’50. 
$2.50 
ILLINOIS SUNSHINE (Faught 1946) E. 38”. 
A rich golden yellow color with a bright 
orange beard. The falls have creamy white 
brushing. Large flowers, tall stems, weather 
resistant qualities. HM’49. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
My Iris order arrived this morning. 
When your order acknowledgement card 
advised me you were shipping the finest 
roots, no truer words were spoken. After 
traveling clean across the country I never 
saw such wondeful roots. They are now 
planted and we await our surprise next 
spring. 
VAL A. NORTON, Massachusetts 
PLICATA COLLECTION 
1 each of 4 New Plicatas 
illustated to left, $12.00 
Blue Rim 
Gay Border Rodeo 
Bright Contrast 
