GOOD NEWS 
HAPPY DAYS (Mitchell 1944) : E.M. 44 in. Great big flowers of 
smooth, medium yellow with an attractive gold beard. The foli- 
age grows to a large size and the stalks are well branched and 
attractive. In 1937 it won the A.M. and is a pleasing vellow. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
HARRIET THOREAU (Cook 1944): M.L. 38 in. A very delightful 
orchid-pink self that is individual in style and form. The petals 
are slightly waved and the stems are sturdy, a slight fragrance 
with a heavy substance makes this a fine flower. H.M., A.1.S., 
1945. Illustrated on page 15. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
HELEN McGREGOR (Graves 1946): E.M. 34 in. A beautifully 
ruffled, clear blue flower with a white beard. It is of perfect 
form, flaring and daintily ruffled, very large and was the sensa- 
tion of the Iris world during the year of its introduction. Its 
clear pale blue color marks it as an outstanding Iris for years 
to come. H.M. in 1946, A.M. in 1948 and Dvkes Medal in 
1949. Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
HIT PARADE (Hall 1950): M. 36 in. Another fine flamingo-pink 
from the famous Hall gardens. A little larger than Courtier or 
Floradora and in between both in color; it has excellent sub- 
stance, carried on well branched stalks and a fine tangerine 
beard. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
HIWASSEE (Becherer 1946): M. 36 in. Large, lilac-pink bi-color 
that is not well known but an Iris that will attract at- 
tention when seen. It is a sturdy well shaped plant that does 
not need protection from the bright sunlight and will stand 
up under adverse weather conditions. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
HONEYRUST (McClanahan 1943): M. 36 in. Very large flowers 
of a real honeyrust in color. The blooms are bright in color and 
the bright sunlight reflects the honey color down to the center 
of the bloom. Our stock is not very large and we generally sell 
out early. Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
HOOSIER SUNRISE (Lapham 1942): M. 40 in. A lovely pink 
blend with an infusion of soft gold and very broad rounded 
standards and falls. The branching is good, and the substance 
excellent. H.M. in 1943. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
GRAND CANYON 
ILLINOIS (Hall 1949): M. 36 in. A large creamy yellow self of 
very fine texture and purity of color. The large and well formed 
flowers of heavy substance are carried on strong 36-inch extra 
well branched stems. It is a very vigorous grower and a prolific 
bloomer. H.M. in 1950. Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
ILLUSION (Kleinsorge 1943): V.L. 30 in. Delicate orchid-pink 
seedling of Ormohr. It is delicately colored, with a tawny brown 
overlay on the haft and a brown tipped beard. Blooms after al! 
other Iris in our gardens and is very large in size and well 
branched. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
INDIANA NIGHT (Cook 1942): M. 38 in. A seedling of Sable 
and a large well formed flower of satiny midnight purple. In 
spite of being dark this is a very brilliant Iris and is an excel- 
lent performer, It blooms in midseason and lasts a long period 
of time. H.M. and A.M. winner. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
INDIAN CHIEF (Ayres 1929): E. 40 in. Standards are violet-red, 
and the falls velvety reddish purple and down falling. It has a 
bronzy overcast and some critics regard it as a red blend. The 
velvety deep blood-red falls blended with bronze together with 
the lighter standards give this Iris wonderful aarden value. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
INDIAN HILLS (Grant 1935): E.M. 38 in. This rich true purple 
Iris has large oval flowers of good substance and finish, and is a 
strong grower and free multiplier. A clump of this makes a glo- 
riously rich showing. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
INNOVATION (Hall 1945): M. 36 in. An unusual rose-trimmed 
plicata, that is brighter and more colorful than other pinkish 
plicatas. The flowers are large and of good form and substance. 
The long stems are strong and well branched and it is a good 
bloomer. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
INSPIRATION (Stevens 1937) :M. 38 in. A new break in color-— 
brilliant cerise-rose of large size and entirely different. It is 
practically a self, with a slight brownish warm cast on the haft. 
It is very rich and the petals appear to be curved. 
‘ Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
JAKE (Long-Sass 1943) : M. 36 in. A very fine white-white, with 
just a trace of yellow at the center. If you are looking for an 
exceptional white Iris you .will find it in this one. The flower 
is large, well formed, free: blooming and truly a white-white. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
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