THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass, 1937). A smooth rosy wine-red 
which has the appearance of rich plush. One of the most popu- 
lar reds. H.M., 1939; Dykes Medal, 1941. Each 75c¢ 
THOTMES III (Kleinsorge, 1951). A tan and gold blend. The 
falls are broad and have heavy texture. It was introduced as 
a sensational Iris and has not been disappointing. H.M., | 5 
INIM,, (SIs) Each $10.00 
THREE CHEERS (Cook, 1945). Blue-white standards and vel- 
vety purple falls. H.M., 1946, Each 75c 
THREE OAKS (Whiting, 1943). A large ruffled rose and copper 
blend with an opalescent-blue blaze on the falls. H.M., 1945; 
A.M., 1949. Each $1.00 
TIFFANJA (DeForest, 1942). Creamy buff standards. The falls 
are of similar color but are white in the center. H.M., 1944; 
A.M., 1946. Each 75c 
TOP SAILS (Marx, 1952). The introducer says this large Iris 
has attained a height of 6 feet. The falls are a somewhat 
darker shade of cream than the standards. The lush foliage is 
arching. Each $1.00 
Yesterday the mailman delivered my order for the first 
10 Iris of the American Iris Society’s 1953 selection. Never 
have I received any kind of plants to compare with these. 
The rhizomes are large. They are clean, as clean as can 
be. They are healthy, beautifully trimmed, all uniformly 
sized, and well tagged for identification. In addition, there 
was an extra rhizome. 
Believe me it was a real pleasure to receive this package 
which was done up in such a way that I felt I was deal- 
ing with an outfit who knew their business and made a 
sincere effort to satisfy their customers. 
It was a pleasure to do business with Bedford Gardens. 
and I only hope this is the beginning of many more such 
transactions. I shall be glad to recommend Bedford 
Gardens to my friends or to anyone interested in Iris. 
R. A. S., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
WINTER CARNIVAL 
WABASH 
TRANQUILITY (Fay, 1950). A milk-white white which has all 
the elegance and beauty it is possible for an Iris to possess. It 
has beautiful form and aristocratic bearing. H.M., 1950; A.M., 
Ss. Each $8.00 
TREASURE ISLAND (Kleinsorge, 1942). A rich shade of vivid 
yellow. The center of the flower is beautifully flushed with 
white. An unusually bright colored variety. Each 60c 
TRULY YOURS (Fay, 1949). The standards and falls have lace- 
like edging similar to that of Chantilly. The center of the flower 
is bright yellow, shading to white at the top of the standards 
and the lower portion of the falls. The large blossoms have 
flaring falls. H.M., 1949; A. M., 1951; Dykes Medal, 1953. 
Each $15.00 
VATICAN PURPLE (Whiting, 1943). Rich and majestic, a glis- 
tening blue-purple self with a satiny finish. It has such heavy 
substance that the blossoms last for days in a vase. H.M.., 
1943. Each $1.00 
I was so well pleased with my Iris I ordered from you 
last year that I am ordering another collection. I do hope 
these will be nice large roots as they were last year. All of 
them bloomed but one, and the flowers were perfectly beau- 
tiful. Everybody admired them a lot. 
Mrs. V. H., Holland, Virginia 
VISION OF MIRZA (DeForest, 1944). A large marbled plicata 
with cream-yellow ground color which is heavily striated brown- 
rose. Tall and vigorous. If you like the bizarre, here it is. 
Each 75c¢ 
The Iris you sent last year did all right for themselves. 
They were beauties—bloomed wonderfully. We liked them 
very much. E. O., Wellington, Kansas 
WABASH (Williamson, 1936). This variety has perhaps won 
more awards than any other Iris. The standards are snowy 
white; the contrasting rich purple falls have a beautiful white 
border. H.M., 1937; A.M., 1938; Dykes Medal, 1940 
Each 60c 
WINTER CARNIVAL (Schreiner, 1941). A large white with 
widely flaring falls amd a touch of gold at the haft. The branch- 
ing is excellent, the stalks sturdy and strong. H.M., 1942. 
Each $1.00 
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