VATICAN PURPLE (Whiting, ‘43) M.L. 36” 
A rich glossy blue-purple self with a satin 
like finish. Heavily textured flowers and a 
reliable grower. On Favorite 100 List. 
$1.00 each, 3 for $2.50 
VELVET DUSK (Schreiner, ‘48) M.L. 36” 
This is one of the best of the dark colored 
Iris. Has a dark glistening sheen, flaring 
falls and a bluish-brown beard. Good sized 
flowers are carried on well branched stems. 
Rapid increaser. $2.00 each, 3 for $5.00 
VICE REGAL (Miles, ’46) M. 36” 
A most enticing shade of rich bronze red- 
purple. Bronze beard. A Canadian intro- 
duction. Most attractive. On M.P. 100 List. 
75¢ each 
*VICTORIAN VEIL (Craig, ‘50) M. 44” 
Huge blossoms of snow white ground color 
very heavily sprayed with rose-violet, giving 
a bi-tone effect. Beautifully ruffled broad 
petals. Very tall, well branched stalks. 
$5.00 each 
*VIOLET HARMONY (Lowry, ‘52) M. 40” 
This very handsome Iris received the highest 
of praise at the 1953 A.I.S. Convention and 
was awarded the President’s Cup. It is a 
large, ruffled flower of firm texture—almost 
a violet self, except for lighter flush at the 
haft. Blooms over a long period and has 
wonderful weather resistant qualities. A top 
quality Iris of great charm. H.M. 1952. 
NET $12.50 each 
VIOLET SYMPHONY (K. Smith, ‘40) M. 40” 
A large and impressive Iris, lilac-mauve in 
color. Flower has a most finished appear- 
ance, with broad domed standards and wide 
falls. A quality Iris. Best 100 List. 
75¢, 3 for $2.00 
VOODOO (Kleinsorge, 48) M.L. 34” 
Has rich chocolate-brown standards and 
blackish red-brown falls, entire flower 
crimped and ruffled at the edges. Falls are 
held stiffly horizontal, wide standard held 
close and erect. Heavy bloomer. 
WAKARUSA (Lapham, ‘41) M. 34” 
Velvet orange and brilliant red combine to 
give a burnt orange effect. Makes a vivid 
picture. 75¢ each 
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*WATERLILY (Kleinsorge, ‘53) M. 34” 
A new Iris which is different in form and 
color. An ivory-buff with flat falls and closed 
but crinkled standards. General color effect 
is light toned chamois skin, sprinkled with 
gold particles. Faint lavender cast in center 
of falls. Medium size and height. 
$12.00 each 
*WEDDING BOUQUET (Buttrick, ‘52) 
Mr35e 
There are many good whites but here is a 
new one which is extra good and quite dis- 
tinctive. Caught every one’s attention at the 
last National Convention and was Runner-Up 
for the President’s Cup. Pure white, heavily 
ruffled flowers broad, full petaled semi-flar- 
ing falls, fine well domed standards. Buds 
are pale chartreuse and as they unfold this 
color is on underside of falls. Flowers well 
spaced on excellent branching. Vigorous 
grower and good bloomer. H.M. 1952. Lim- 
ited stock. NET $10.00 
WHITE TOWER (Schreiner, ‘51) E. 42” 
Absolutely the tallest, and one of the largest 
and whitest white Irises on the market to- 
day. Although large, it has good form with 
broad falls of firm substance and fine tex- 
ture. Gold beard and haft. Blooms well 
spaced on the tall stalks. A majestic Iris 
which is very well named. $5.00 each 
WHITE WEDGEWOOD (Grant, ‘43) 
E.M. 387 
A smooth, porcelain-white at the base of the 
white beard. Has lightly ruffled domed 
standards and flaring falls, also ruffled. 
Large and tall. A very fine white that is 
new and different. A. M. 1945. 75¢ each 
*YELLOWTOP (Dolman, ‘52) L. 40” 
A beautiful chrome yellow and white bi- 
color. Standards bright chrome yellow, Falls 
white, lightly edged yellow. Gold beard. 
Tall and late blooming. 
$2.00 each, 3 for $5.00 
*ZANTHA (O. Fay, ‘47) E.M. 37” 
Large and imposing, well formed flowers of 
rich, deep yellow. Clean and pure self- 
yellow beard. Make a wonderful exhibition 
stalk. 
Velvety semi flaring falls. Good 
branching. Winner of Pres. Cup 1947. 
$2.50 each 
