ORELIO—(DeForest 1947) Bright, flaring flow- 
er of brown-red, with glow from gold lines 
at the haft. H.M. 1948. __ se $1.50 
PACEMAKER—(Lapham 1950) EM. 36’. * A 
very nicely formed new red Iris. A self that 
is smooth and velvety. The uniformity of 
color, due to the absence of any venation in 
the haft, is exceptiona and the silken-like 
finish of the flower gives it a very glossy 
sheen. We have tested and compared this 
Iris extensively and it certainly out-distances 
any other ‘red available in commerce. We 
consider it the finest red we have seen with 
good branching, a tall, sturdy stem which 
is better in height and branching than most 
of the brighter reds. There are three and 
at times four branches per stem... $6.00 
PALLIDA F. VARIEGATA—(Krelage) E. Small 
blue flowers with grape perfume. Foliaae 
green striped yellow. Makes an unusually 
interesting border plant any time of year, 
and especially against green shrubbery. 
PALOMINO—(Hall 1952) 36’ H.M. 1952. Re- 
lated to the pinks—it is a seedling of Hi- 
Time—the only suggestion of pink is in the 
standards. The falls ar pale ivory with an 
amber-copper shoulder and thin band all 
the way around. Beard is like a bonfire, 
rich, red and dominant. For size, form, sub- 
stance, branching and truly marvelous color 
this is indeed supreme. — ___-____- $15.00 
PARADISE PINK—(Lapham 1950) L. 33’. This 
is the deepest colored of all the famous 
flamingo pinks. A clear flamingo pink, 
nicely formed flowers and a vigorous grow- 
er. A plant soon makes a clump, so thrifty is 
its growth and profusion of bloom. Nor 
does it pale out and it withstands wind and 
rain. A most meritorious development. H.M. 
IO) a ie Geese Se ee ee $7.00 
PATHFINDER—(Whiting 1948) M. 35’’. * This 
is the exceptionally broad petaled pink with 
a hint of blending from the garden of this 
illustrious hybridizer in lowa. The blossoms 
are both wide and very full. Extremely 
heavy substance and glistening texture. It 
is remarkable. HIM. “48, 22022 = =—_ $6:00 
PATRICE—(DeForest) (1945). Tall Plicata. 
Light creamy standards, flushed rosy laven- 
der. Falls white, brushed gold across the 
haft. Light brownish markings. H.M. Hel 
PEG DABAGH—(Craig 1948). An early flow- 
ering Wm. Mohr derivative with blooms of 
full rounded form and heavy substance. 
The clear blue violet flowers of smooth tex- 
ture are borne on very tall (50 in.) stalks, 
with 4 to 5 buds to the stem. Vigorous and 
a rapid increaser. Early. H.M. 1948. $3.00 
PHALANX—(Schreiner 1951) E. 36’. This is 
a novelty Iris of an unusual fuchsia hue. 
The falls have a sheen of metallic rose en- 
hanced by a blue blaze in the center, re- 
minding one of the lustre of a_ shining 
Christmas tree ornament. Everyone may not 
like this Iris, but those who respond to its 
bizarre coloring will like it a great oe 
PINK PLUME—(Schreiner 1951) M. 36”. * This 
self-colored orchid-pink might be described 
as a glorified Dreamcastle, being pinker, 
larger, and lighter. A supremely beautiful 
Iris whose exquisite standards are domed 
with utmost circumspection, whose broad 
falls have a classic perfection in form. A 
patrician beauty: chaste and serene. Un- 
surpassed in the carrying power of its lim- 
pidpink@.colon. #222 —) S22 we eae $6.00 
PINK SENSATION—(David Hall 1948). From 
the garden of the world’s foremost breeder 
of pink Irises we selected this new creation 
when it first flowered in the spring of 1946. 
True delicate light pink, without any influ- 
ence of lilac or salmon tones, and sporting 
the famous tangerine or orange-red beard, 
it is just the kind of pink Iris you have been 
wanting. PINK SENSATION is a large flow- 
er, full and rounded in form, with laciniated 
petal edges. Extremely early—one of the 
very first of the tall bearded to come _ into 
flowers F-Ms) 1950) Aum. 195252 eoS $7.50 
PRETENDER—(P. Cook ‘51) M. Soft medum 
yellow standards without suffusion, F are 
solid velvety purple with margin of lighter 
color. A new modified variegata of more 
harmonious colors. H.M. ‘52... $12.00 
PRETTY QUADROON —(Kleinsorce 1948). 
Smooth, metallic, light copper-brown or pale 
tan, with a hint of lavender and gold as 
an undertone. The flowers are of faultless 
form—wide hafts, spreading falls and large, 
closed standards. The beard is brown. It is 
a color most difficult to describe but it has 
much more life and attraction than these 
coppery tans usually provide. The one seed 
pod from whence it came (Mexico x Tobac- 
co Road) produced at least six of these in- 
teresting blends and we selected this and 
VOODOO as the best and most novel in col- 
ON nO 4 SAG Wie 5 Oy ees SO.00 
PROSPECTOR—(Kleinsorge 1950) 34’’. Deepest 
golden yellow . .. almost an orange . . 
with the falls carrying a bold patch of clean 
ivory-white. For combined depth of color 
and brilliance at the same time PROSPEC- 
TOR has no equal amongst the yellows. The 
amply large flowers are produced abund- 
antly; they are well formed with widely 
flaring falls and closed standards. Of the 
many first rate yellow Iris available these 
days there are none quite like this one. 
INAS MOMS es = Ss ee eg ee $4.00 
RAJAH BROOKE—(Norton 1945). Rich topaz- 
yellow standards shot with bronze; the falls 
deep pigeon-blood-red Haft is solidly col- 
ored, clear into the throat, giving the flow- 
er an extra rich effect. Not brilliant and 
garish, Rajah Brooke is an Iris in luxurious, 
subdued hues remindful of an Oriental rug. 
HM 39 [946 See ee eer $1.00 
RANGER—(Kleinsorge 1943) L. 36’. * A self, 
deep but brilliant near crimson-red. Long, 
large blooms, firm textured in both the 
standards and falls. A fine Iris, it produces 
an abundance of flowers. A most worthy 
addition to the red class. H.M. 1944, AM. 
DA Ole eee ee ees EE ee ee = $1.50 
RED MAJESTY—(Douglas 1946) L. 38”. This 
hybridizer has been developing a series of 
red Iris that approach red from the rose 
side. This is a nice large flower, a deep 
rose-red with just a touch of yellow infusion 
at the very center of the flower. H.M. ‘48. 
$2.50 
REDWYNE—(MeKee 1945) M. 36”. * Bright, 
rich and red! About the reddest falls of any 
red Iris. Good size flowers, nice branching. 
Here is a truly fine red Iris. Don’t pass it 
yee Wa 4 Sere ee eae, $2.50 
RILLA GABBERT—(C. Carpenter 1946). Spark- 
ling and rich in jewel-like freshness is this 
gorgeous rose and gold blend. In color it 
is midway between Prairie Sunset and Day- 
break with the added quality of not fading 
or losing its substance under most trying 
weather conditions. Lovely full flowers with 
roundly domed standards and wide low 
branching. 39’ H.M. ‘46 $2.00 
RODEO—(DeForest 1947) M. 36’. * Big, bold 
and gay. A brighter Tiffanja with creamy 
geld background patterned and speckled 
with bright buckskin brown markings. Huge 
blooms on tall, well branched stems. H.M. 
HS pin pes Aes eges tad ake e Sor FI EI es $2.00 
ROSABELLA—(Kleinsorge 1951). Picture this 
deep rose-red self, suffused with metallic 
copper at base of standards and hafts of 
falls. A rich dull bronze-orange beard com- 
pletes the color harmony of this gorgeous 
flower. Broad falls and standards of flar- 
ing form. Vigorous plants. 487 H.M. ‘52. 
$5.00 
RUSSET WINGS—(J. Wills 1946). Rarely will 
you find an iris so bright and rich in jewel- 
like freshness and beauty as this golden 
copper and apricot blend, giving the effect 
of a glowing russet self. The beautifully 
formed ruffled blooms are of flaring form 
and very firm heavy substance with great 
lasting qualities. A lovely flower with lots 
of snap and sparkle. 38’ H.M. ‘46. A.M. ‘52. 
$1.50 
SIEGFRIED—(H. Sass 1936) L. 40’. Yellow 
standards and creamy falls, both stippled 
and dotted purple-brown. Very large tropi- 
cal appearing blooms supported, with dif- 
ticuliveronm thes talliestemSi se S50 
SKY RANGER—(D. Hall 1948). This clear 
medium blue iris has many interesting fea- 
tures not found in other iris. The heavy sub- 
stanced blooms are gracefully poised on 
three-way branched stems reaching a height 
of 54 inches and are large and heavily 
ruffled. Due to its height it is a marvelous 
background flower, making it a valuable 
addition to the garden. H.M. ‘49, eee 
SPANISH FANDANGO—(Kleinsorge 1951) H.M. 
‘52. -A swirling and ruffly affair in brilliant 
copper yellow and vivid chestnut-red. Those 
familiar with the variety Mexico will recog- 
nize this as a lively improvement on that 
popular and distinct Iris. Spanish Fandango 
is @ rampant grower, easily reaching four 
feet, with plenty of good wide branching 
and lots of big frilled blossoms. All eyes 
Wil bDESUDOngitG == =e=s oe tee $7.50 
SPRING ROMANCE—(E. Miess) E—.M. 52” 
H.M. ‘50. * We admired this iris in 1948 
when it won the Gold Cup at the Hollywood 
show, and we are proud to list this lovely 
waxy creamy-white with a frosty overlay, 
enriched by a deep orange beard, flanked 
by a golden infusion on the haft. The 
standards are domed and ruffled with crisp 
ineidecorntall) (ike, eS = = $5.00 
SULTAN’S ROBE—(Salbach 1945). This new 
Iris comes to us with a flattering recom- 
mendation. Something different in the way 
of Oriental coloring—standards Van Dyke 
red to deep old rose; falls the same with 
golden overlay, specially on the upper half. 
There is a dash of violet-blue in the center 
foi (Stoteln) “Well, CXS” Wain, Me $1.00 
SUMMIT—(Stevens 1951) M. 40’. * Mrs. Ste- 
vens has produced three yellow amoenas or 
near-amoenas: Pinnacle (light yellow and 
white), Summit (deep yellow and white), 
and Mystic Melody (deep yellow and cream). 
Of the three, Summit is the most contrast- 
ing by far and an Iris of seemingly epochal 
importance to the Iris breeder. A very tall 
Iris with superb branching, its moderate- 
sized blooms have standards which are ab- 
solutely snow-white and falls of a deep 
golden yellow, creating a wonderfully re- 
freshing and breath-taking contrast. In 
New Zealand this is considered the best of 
Mrs. Stevens’ yellow amoenas. Every Iris 
hybridizer in America will want this out- 
standing novelty for use in his breeding 
DLOGKC Tt wee = ee ee ee ee Se $7.50 
TEMPLE BELLS—(Hall 1952). A larger and 
more metallic colored Hi-Time—a start of 
apricot-yellow with no peachy undertone. 
The blooms are extra large, the falls flar- 
ing way out and then drooping gracefully 
with a_ slight ruffle. Heavy red-orange 
beard. A seedling of Dolly Varden, consid- 
ered by Mr. Hall as his finest golden apri- 
cot self. Well branched. H.M. ‘52.__$15.00 
THE SHOWMAN—(Muhlestein 1950). M.-L. 
Brilliant, wide, red-copper. Similar in col- 
oring to Sunset Blaze, but blooms after it. 
Rather high branched. A wonderful par- 
entail: Ciec4 Bo eee ee ee $2.00 
THOTMES III—(Kleinsorge 1950) M. 40’. Nine 
years ago was introduced Tobacco Road. 
Since then the Kleinsorge ‘’’browns’’ have 
become known and grown the world over 
. deep browns, pale tans, sultry blends 
in many hues. This newest one is medium 
light in tone, a smooth self of glistening 
golden tan with a light bronze beard. It is 
a gigantic Iris with extra broad falls and 
heavy texture. The name Well, in ancient 
times an Egyptian Pharaoh named THOT- 
MES IIl sent an expedition into Syria to col- 
lect plants for his homeland. His men 
brought back, among other things, rhizomes 
of the Iris and to this day the inscriptions 
and carvings on his temple walls record this 
interesting bit of Iris history. Here is an Iris 
worthy to be named for this pioneer Iris 
CONNECTOR RNs Sil ee oe $10.00 
TRULY YOURS—(Fay 1949) L. 40”. * This is 
our candidate for the most ruffled, lace- 
edged Iris. A spectacular flower, the heart 
of the bloom is bright yellow shading to 
white at the edges of petals. Unopened buds 
are yellow and the underside of the falls 
are yellow though white on top. A _ very 
limited stock allows us to offer only a few 
rhizomes. H.M. ‘49. A.M. ‘51. R. U. for D.M. 
5 ine ee ee NET $15.00 
TWILIGHT SKY—(Fay 1949) E.-M. 35’ A pink 
of exceptional form and substance with pink 
buds and red beard. Mr. Fay considers this 
the best out of hundreds of seedlings raised 
for clear pinks. It is of lovely form and 
tailored appearance, a soft clean clear pink 
with red tinged beard. 35 inches tall. H.M. 
‘50: $2.00 
VANITY FAIR—(Hall 1951) H.M. 1952. 36”. 
Clear medium true pink, very smooth and 
tailored in appearance. Near the color of 
Cherie, perhaps, but really does not resem- 
ble it. This is almost an ideal flamingo- 
pink Iris, with lots of color, beautiful form 
and a very fiery tangerine beard. It is very 
late ae ee ee ee ee $10.00 
VOODOO—(Kleinsorge 1948) M. 34”. A very 
dark combination of rich chocolate-brown 
standards and blackish red-brown falls, the 
entire flower crimpled and ruffled at the 
edges. The broad falls are held stiffy hori- 
zontal and the wide standards appear close 
together and erect. A very rich piece of 
color and an abundant bloomer. It is a sis- 
ter seedling of Pretty Quadroon.____ $1.50 
ZANTHA—(Fay 1947). For an unusually bright 
spot in the garden this flower has no equal. 
The amazingly large blooms are a bright 
golden yellow, clear and clean, beautifully 
poised on tall, widely branched stalks. Per- 
fection in form, tailored and flaring, Zan- 
tha was the winner of the President’s cup 
for 1947 and is one of the parents of Truly 
Yours. H.M. ‘47. A.M, ‘52. E.-M. 38’’. $2.50 
EARLY BLOOMING DWARF—IRIS 
These low-growing and very early sorts are 
especially useful for the rock-garden or as 
front edging for the perennial border, where 
their early brilliance and cheerfulness is so 
welcome to flower-hungry gardeners. 
ALINDA—(Cook 1946) Very fine clear red- 
purple. A real dwarf, vigorous and florifer- 
by Were eee eA ee ee eer $ .60 
ATROVIOLACEA—(Todaro 1857) Deep  red- 
violet. First to bloom. 5” $ .40 
AZUREA—3”, EE, feathered light blue, one of 
the most charming and the 2nd variety to 
elfotelnny Un Seiden) == ee ee $ .40 
BEAUTY SPOT—6” L, deep black red, black 
Bea kcge El. See eee eee eee $1.50 
BLACK MIDGET—8” M, very dark purple with 
Sootmblack si bUCS = ae ee $ .40 
CREAM TART—(Hill-son) Glistening cream 
and olive yellow with dash of red in center 
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