CHOIR BOY—(Schreiner 1947) L. 34’. A very 
late blooming amoena with a noteworthy 
wave and light ruffle to the petals. Medium 
sized flowers, milkwhite standards and falls 
a shade of deep blue rather than purple. 
$1.00 
COPPER MEDALLION—(Schreiner 1951) M. 
38”. There is no copper shortage in this 
stunning seedling out of Bryce Canyon x 
Sunset Serenade. Indeed we think it has more 
honest-to-goodness copperiness, more metal- 
lic brilliancy, more new-penny glitter than 
any other blend we know. The handsomely 
formed blooms of generous size hold their 
color well in the strongest sun. Truly an 
outstanding) new lhisy ees eee $7.50 
DAFFY—(DeForest 1949) A novelty. Ground 
color, near white, yellow on reverse of falls. 
Standards flushed maroon. Falls peppered, 
zebra-striped and all variations between. In- 
tiGUING Was mamta eee $1.50 
EBONY ISLE — (DeForest 1949) Well-formed 
flower of deepest red-purple, near-black self 
when viewed with a background. Rich and 
smooth—no haft markings. Heavy dark 
beard, tipped burnt orange. H.M. lee 
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EL TIGRITO—(C. G. White) A lovely new tail- 
ored plicata with a _ buffy-yellow ground 
color heavily veined with brown. The name 
means “Little Tiger’, and is most appropri- 
ate. The flowers are not large, but have an 
individuality and flare which has made this 
variety very popular. For arrangements it 
is most valuable, often adding just the 
touch desired) 2/5) fie P= S150 
ENVOY—(DeForest 1948) Another rich, dark 
Iris, with wide, near-black falls. Smooth 
haft, with orange beard. Standards flushed 
bright red-purple. Nearer a bi-tone, while 
Ebonyaisleniscagselii2= === == $5.00 
ESQUIRE—(Lothrop). A uniform dark blue- 
purple in which the coloring runs to the very 
bottom of the throat. It is richly colored, 
but is not velvety. The form of the flowers, 
the substance, and the branching are all 
excellent. It is held in high regard by those 
who have seen it. 3Y2 ft. _._____ __ $1.00 
EVENSONG—(Frezee ’50—now Mrs. Jacobson) 
M. * Unusually wide and full. We predict 
a great future for this lovely Mignon and 
FANTASY—(Hall 1947) EM. 30’. * Possess- 
ing that touch of distinction, this Iris is one 
of our favorites. Different from any other 
sort of rose and orchid pink combination, 
the shadings have a touch of purplish rasp- 
berry about them. The broad, full blooms 
have a bit of a ruffle, the heart of the 
flower is brilliantly lit up by an effective 
tangerine beard. H.M. ‘47. A.M. oy: af 
FIREDANCE—(Fay 1947) ML. 36’. A deep, 
glowing red marked plicata, the striking 
pattern of marking gives a strident note. 
The falls are marked in a narrow perimeter 
while the standards are more _ generally 
marked a shade of wine-red. Not large yet 
most effective. H.M. ’47 $3.00 
FRANK PUGLIESE—(Lapham 1947) M. 38’. * 
A redder, more vibrant Christabel, possibly 
a shade or two darker and even more of a 
self. The standards are so rich they are 
practically the same shade as the lustrous, 
fiery falls. When viewed with the sun shin- 
ing through it does seem as if it were a 
“nouse-atire-red., 2 =e $2.00 
FUCHSIA—(Hall 1951) E-M 34’. Deeply col- 
ored raspberry-pink, or ’’fuchsia’’, as some 
have described it. The beard is almost red 
and very thick. A self, with somewhat flar- 
ing falls slightly waved at the margins. Rich 
Gndevivid 22a =e eee eee $6.00 
GALLANTRY—(Whiting 1945) M. 38”. A uni- 
form rich blue copiously composed with 
pleasant fluting of its petals. A full, round- 
ed medium blue; fragrant.______-~~_ $1.00 
GAY BORDER—(DeForest 1949). If you like 
plicatas and are looking for a new and dis- 
tinct effect in this line we think you will be 
pleasantly surprised by this one. The im- 
pression is that of a clean white flower bor- 
dered and stitched with red. Actually the 
contrast is not that extreme, for the plicata 
markings are really bright maroon-rose— 
a 3%-inch border on the falls—and the wide 
falls have a touch of gold at the haft. 
Large, tall and well branched. H.M. oe 
GLAD TIDINGS—(Whiting 1947). One of the 
most interesting of the new Irises—a unique 
wax-yellow, very closely branched so that it 
somewhat resembles a huge Gladiolus spike. 
Individual flowers are very large and ruf- 
fled, the substance amazingly heavy. Lower 
blossoms are the first to open. 34’’. _$1.50 
GOLDEN GLEAM—(E. Miess 1951). An iris very 
different from the average. A quality flower 
of dandelion yellow with striations at the 
haft of cream and a beard of dandelion 
yellow plus traces of lavender. The peculiar 
markings at the haft are probably inherited 
from its plicata parent but the entire flower 
reminds one of having onco blood in it. The 
falls are slightly ruffled, horizontal to flar- 
ing. Standards ruffled, domed and slightly 
lapped. Heavy substance. Very low branch- 
ed with 9 to 11 buds. H.M. 1952.  - $6.00 
GOLDEN RUSSET—(Hall 1946) M. 38’. Enor- 
mous flowers! This Iris along with Wm. A. 
Setchell and a few others, are the titans of 
the Iris World. Surprising size. Imagine a 
single bloom measuring 7 inches high and 
9 inches across. The buds of Golden Russet, 
most singular in appearance, measure 6 in- 
ches and look for all the world like a big 
cigar. The color is a light golden russet 
shade. This probably is the largest Iris we 
GrOW se Els MeeeA 7A Na D2 ee ee $2.00 
GOLD SOVEREIGN—(Whiting 1950) M. 32”. 
Everyone who attended the National Iris 
Meeting in 1950 recalls the display this 
vivid gold-yellow self, placed against the 
background of spruce trees, gave. Its sharp, 
brilliant coloring drew people to it like a 
magne tain el. Won 4 Ge ee eee $3.50 
GULF STREAM—(Fay 1946) EM. 38”. Rich 
dark blue, a self without haft markings. 
The blue beard continues the pleasant har- 
mony in a well formed flower. A deep blue 
Iris yet not a purple. H.M. ‘46 $1.00 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY—(Hall 1952) H.M. 1952. 
Peer of all the flamingo pinks to date. It 
is twice as large as Heritage and much the 
same shade of pink; deeper in color than 
Ballerina, much larger and more colorful 
than Pink Sensation. It bowled over every- 
one who saw it last year as Hall’s No. 40, 
a 1949 seedling. Happy Birthday is not just 
a sumptuous flower .. . it has bold foliage, 
big heavy stalks, large rhizomes and_in- 
creases at a rapid rate. 35”. __ __ $12.00 
HELEN COLLINGWOOD—(K. Smith 1949). A 
most unusual and brilliant neglecta with 
light lavender standards broad and firmly 
held, and flaring, bright violet-purple falls. 
The blooms are of heavy substance and 
daintily ruffled at the edges. Well-branched 
and vigorous growth. A very fine iris. H.M. 
SSO AIM ae 52s sere ee $10.00 
HIT PARADE—(Hall 1947). Another flamingo- 
pink, with some ruffling, good form and 
substance, and a little larger flower than 
Courtier or Floradora, carried on well- 
branched, 34-inch stems. Color is lighter 
than Courtier and deeper than Floradora 
and it has the characteristic tangrine eles 
1.50 
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 excells the earlier progeny of the cross. 
But that is just what has happened in this 
case. A providential juxtaposition of the 
genes from the varieties Mexico and To- 
bacco Road has produced an Iris both larger 
and more vivid than Good News yet with 
the softer tonal qualities of Cascade Splen- 
dor. 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 proportions of the 
bloom, the gentle ruffling, the regal car- 
riage, the immense size and magnificent — 
coloring make this easily one of the out- 
standing Iris of the year. H.M. 1952. 
NET $15.00 
INDIANA NIGHT—(Cook 1942) ML. 38”. * 
Majestic and stately seedling of Sable of 
richest velvety blue purple, almost black. 
Larger, taller and later blooming than Sa- 
ble, one of the richest and most satisfying 
dark Iris. H.M. ‘42, A.M. ‘44 $1.00 
ITALIAN JOY—(Stevens 1947) ML 36”. Cer- 
tain Iris are superior to others for garden 
effect due to their fine color carrying qual- 
ities. 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 
Ons Vivid, eee aes ee eee $1.50 
IVORY PRINCESS—(Whiting 1950). Warm 
Ivory self with a light creamy yellow beard 
and no haft markings. The large flowers 
are of classical form and heavy substance. 
A tall and stately iris on a_ beautifully 
branched stalk carrying many buds. Plants 
perfectly, hardy and of vigorous growth and 
iNcreaseveyN\= [5a 8s eee eye eee $2.00 
JANE PHILLIPS—(Graves 1950) EN. 34’. * If 
you revel in clear blue Iris here is one that 
will delight you. A seedling of the famous 
Helen McGregor it is somewhat deeper 
though equally as true blue toned. It prob- 
ably ranks with Cahokia as one of the 
bluest Iris we grow. H.M. ‘50, A.M. ‘52. 
$5.00 
LADY OF SHALOTT—(Schreiner 1942). Our 
choice of the Schreiner plicatas. Dainty 
flowers of lightly ruffled form with white 
standards flushed soft rose and white falls 
margined with a peppering of rose pink. 
Ay iS) 
LAMPLIT HOUR—(Tompkins 1947) M. 38”. 
Standards, cream. Falls, rich clean yellow. 
An advance in this appealing color combi- 
Nation yes See Bs ee ee $1.00 
LAVENDER AND GOLD LACE—(Whiting 1946) 
M. 34’. Standards, clear yellow, lightly 
tinged lavender. Falls, lavender-blue, edged 
with golden yellow. Vigorous and MD ee 
LIGHTS ON—(Lapham 1946) EM. 33”. * One 
of the reddest Iris. Rich, smooth uniform 
color throughout. The color, glowing like a 
live coal, recalls the color tones of Red 
Gleam); sea = a a ee nOO 
LIMELIGHT—(Hall 1952). A canary-yellow to 
greenish yellow Chantilly, very much larger 
than that famous ruffled and frilly member 
of the pink strain. It is a Sunray seedling, 
all yellow with a lighter area on the falls. 
One of the most novel Irises we have ever 
grown and one of the most beautiful as 
well. The lace-like blossoms are produced 
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LORD MARMION—(Milliken) M. 36’. A very 
large rich pansy-purple which dominates the 
spring iris display. The semi-flaring falls 
are deep pansy-purple, while the standards 
are a shade lighter. A deep golden beard 
provides a perfect accent against the luxur- 
jous background of velvety purple. $1.00 
MAPLE FLAME—(Whiting 1950) L, 36”. A 
brilliant flash of color for the late garden, 
like maple trees in October. The standards 
are of rich, warm gold, lightly flushed with 
cardinal red; the falls heavily overlaid with 
cardinal except at the smooth gold haft. 
The flowers are large and full with heavy 
substance and fair branching. The plants 
have excellent growing habits. It blooms 
too late to be seen by the average visitor, 
but is a pleasant surprise to those who 
camenilatens==se= mS Soe $3.00 
MAPLE SUGAR—(Whitin 1948) ML, 38”. 
Smooth creamy tan self, medium large, 
shapely and well-substanced. : $1.00 
MAYTIME—(Whiting 1950) M-L 36”. A large, 
pink toned amoena of clean, fresh coloring. 
The standards are clear orchid pink, wide 
and firmly held; the broad falls of deeper 
rose pink. The light yellow beard and faint 
markings at the haft do not detract from 
the smooth even coloring of the flower. The 
stalks are quite well branched, the plants 
very strong and dependable. H.M. 1950. 
$12.00 
MELLOWGLOW—(Whiting 1942) E-M 38’. One 
of the finest varieties from the Whiting 
garden and acclaimed as one of the best 
blends today. The ruffled flowers are peach 
or apricot tinted pink with a conspicuous 
beard. A gorgeous creation, _ _____ $1.50 
MELODY LANE—(Hall 1949) E. 36”. * A sur- 
prising result from flamingo pink crossing is 
this bright, glistening golden apricot—a 
color both attractive and new. A new shade 
has been added to the Iris Rainbow. H.M. 
DOR AM 52 a eee ee ees $3.50 
MOHR BEAUTY—(Milliken 1950). Here is an 
additional member to the famous Mohr 
family. The beautifully ruffled light yellow 
flowers have inherited the lovely shape and 
form of one of its parents, Elmohr. A dif- 
ferenthyellow:e36%m eee == $3.50 
MOONLIGHT SONATA—(Stevens 1946) L. 35” 
* A remarkable Iris delighting the stylist with 
its unusual notching or serration of the 
petals. It is a cool yellow over all even to 
the beard. The tone of yellow is beautiful 
and different, a soft luminous lemon to sul- 
phur yellow. The originator describes it as 
a clear lime yellow without green. Clearly 
different from any other Iris; blooms late. 
$3.00 
MORNING BRIGHT—(P. Cook 1951) M. Stand- 
ards cream tinged pink. Falls semi-flaring 
creamy old rose, deeper at mid-portion, to 
cream margin. H.M. ‘52 $8.0 
3 a poReAe ais ie Syl he hy ee $2.50 
MYSTIC MELODY—(Stevens 1951) ML. 39’. * 
H.M. 1952. This sister-seeding of Summit, 
though less striking, is not less glamorous. 
Indeed, there is a haunting loveliness about 
the butter yellow of the enamelled, sun- 
drenched falls and the luminous, shimmer- 
ing cream of the silken, moon-lit standards 
that weaves a spell over the beholder and 
leaves him rapt. Picturing this Iris with 
four open blooms may suggest a bunchiness 
which in fact dos not exist, as the branch- 
ing starts 8 inches from the ground. If you 
must choose between this and Summit, | 
would say: If you are a breeder, buy Sum- 
mit; if a fancier, buy Mystic Melody. But 
if you can, get both, for each is a distinct 
and outstanding Iris in its own right. 
$7.50 
ORANGEMAN—(Waters 1946). A lovely huge 
orange self with a touch of deeper orange 
at the haft. The flower has a wonderfully 
smooth, well groomed look; the coloring is 
even and rich. The tall stems, 40 inches 
high, are very well branched. An outstand- 
ing Iris in a much sought after color. H.M. 
i947 a ASS 2 Pe ee gee ee apes $1.00 
