INCA CHIEF (Mitsch 1952) ML. 35”. * 
It is not often that a celebrated cross is repeated by a second 
hybridizer and a seedling raised that excels the earlier prog- 
eny of the cross. But that is just what has happened in this 
case. A providential juxtaposition of the genes from the 
varieties Mexico and Tobacco Road has produced an Iris 
both larger and more vivid than Good News yet with the 
softer tonal qualities of Cascade Splendor. In size Inca Chief 
is spectacular! It is one of the largest Iris in our fields. In 
color it is really vibrant—a brilliant, lustrous, burnished 
golden bronze, evenly colored throughout. The perfect pro- 
portions of the bloom, the gentle ruffling, the regal carriage, 
the immense size and magnificent coloring make this easily 
one of the outstanding Iris. Pictured on page 2. HM’52. 
KATHERINE FAY (Fay 1945) M. 36”. 
An exquisite pure white, cool and starchy looking, without 
any yellow in the center of the flower. Broad formed petals 
sort of waved ever so lightly; fragrant. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
KING’S JESTER (Stevens 1948) M. 38”. 
One of the “fancy” plicatas. Its pattern of unusual stitching 
and feathering of rosy maroon on silvery white is unique, 
especially on the falls. It seems as if there were solidly 
painted stripes or lines bringing to mind the markings of a 
$15.00 butterfly’s wing. It deserves special mention because its in- 
tense coloration and design make it so individual. 
INDIANA NIGHT (Cook 1942) ML. 38”. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
Majestic and stately seedling of Sable of richest velvety blue 
purple, almost black. Larger, taller and later blooming than 
Sable, one of the richest and most satisfying dark Iris. Pic- 
ured page 30. HM’42. AM’44. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
KLONDYKE GOLD (Kirkland 1941) M. 34”. 
Enormous flowers of rich gold. ‘The copiously formed blooms 
have a good finish and substance. A quality Iris missed by 
many of the experts. ; 
INSPIRATION (Stevens 1937) M. 38”. * oP ON SACS 
This sensational, vividly colored Iris is always the focus of 
attention. One of the richest of all the rose toned Iris, the 
giant blooms possess an unrivalled lustre. The broadly formed 
flowers are precisely formed as if carved and the stem is 
LADY BOSCAWEN (Graves 1946) M. 40” 
A white of elegant beauty in style of bloom, in color and in 
ruffling. Broad fluted standards of pure white with moulded, 
nicely branched. In tone it is light carmine or rose-cerise, 
as gorgeous a color as can be imagined. Without doubt it is 
one of the most popular Iris we grow. Fragrant. Illustrated 
flaring falls delightfully ruffled. Substance is strong and firm; 
large flowers well spaced on graceful stalks. The poise and 
decorum of this statuesque white are singled out by the dis- 
on page 30. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
criminatng Iris enthusiast. Illustrated page 37. HM’46. 
ere $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
ITALIAN JOY (Stevens 1947) ML. 36”. 
Certain Iris are superior to others for garden effect due to 
their fine color carrying qualities. Such an Iris is Italian Joy 
with its rich color and pert air. The color is a glowing rosy 
wine flushed bronze with the falls a deeper shade of brilliant 
fuchsia, glowing and vivid. $2.00 
JANE PHILLIPS (Graves 1950) EM. 34”. 
Here is a deluxe blue. A descendent of the famous Helen 
McGregor it has the fine form and poise of this splendid 
variety slightly deeper in color. It and Cahokia rank as two 
of our bluest varieties. Pictured on page 33. HM’50. AM’52. 
MYSTIC 
MELODY 
JANICE (Schreiner 1943) VL. 38”. 
This attractive blue Iris resembles Mis- 
souri somewhat, only in place of the 
brown throat Janice is a completely uni- 
form blue. Bloming toward the end of 
the season and constantly noted by visi- 
forts: 75c; 3 for $2.00 THREE 
CHEERS 
JULIET (Kleinsorge 1946) M. 36”. 
A fiery blend from Prairie Sunset. A flame 
copper with salmon shadings, the center 
portions of the flower are brilliant burnt 
orange. Crisply cut blooms. HM’47. 
MARY 
VERNON 
$1.50 
ORCHID COLLECTION 
1 each of 5 Distinct Bi- Tones 
illustrated to right, $24.00 
Three Cheers 
Mystic Melody 
Staten Island 
Bright Hour 
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BRIGHT 
HOUR 
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