RAJAH BROOKE (Norton 1945) : M. 38 in. An outstanding varie- 
gata that will surprise you. The standards are topaz in color and 
the falls pigeon-blood-red, with a wide border of topaz on the 
falls. The burnished gold beard is large and showy. The blooms 
are large, the branching good and the stems tall and stately. 
H.M., 1946. Illustrated on page 20. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
RANGER (Kleinsorge 1943): L. 36 in. A dark self-colored Iris of 
deep, brilliant, near crimson-red. The flowers are long, the 
standards cone shaped and the wide falls are of glossy velvet. 
The beard is bronze-orange, the haft brownish and there is a 
little veining. Good stems with fine branching and lots of flowers. 
H.M. in 1944; A.M. in 1946. Illustrated on page 17. 
Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
RED MAJESTY (Douglas 1946) : L. 42 in. A deep ‘‘rose-red’’ with 
a slight yellow infusion at the center of the flower. The blooms 
are large and rounded with standards flushed yellow at the base 
of the strong midrib. The semi-flaring falls are overlaid with the 
same rich yellow around the thick yellow beard. A fine grow- 
er. H.C., 1945; H.M., 1948. Each $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
RED TORCH (Sass 1947): M. 35 in. The standards are pure gold 
leaf, not yellow, with falls of brilliant glowing red. It is a very 
brilliant and richly colored variegata with flowers of moderate 
size and a smooth velvety finish with no markings to detract 
from the purity of the color. H.C., 1944; H.M., 1947. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
RED VALOR (Nicholls 1939) : M. 36 in. Deep garnet-red of large 
size and heavy substance, that will withstand very severe 
weather. Unlike other blooms the standards remain closed on 
the plant during the life of the blossom. The rich brown beard 
sets off the broad flaring falls. The branching is low. Gold 
Medal in Italy 1940; H.M., 1941; and A.M. in 1943. II- 
lustrated on page 21. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
REDWARD (Cook 1942): M.L. 34 in. Deep crimson-red of very 
large size and perfect form. This is an approach to the red 
from the purple side rather than the brown or orange side. 
The falls are large and flaring and the entire flower is very 
brilliant. H.M. in 1945. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
REDWYNE (McKee 1945): M. 36 in. A bright and cheerful ma- 
hogany-red self of medium sized flowers and unusual velvety 
richness. The beard is bronze-gold. It is one of the reddest Iris 
that we are growing and because of its intense solid color it is 
very desirable in the garden. H.M., 1945. 
Each $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
RELENTLESS (Cook 1948): M.L. 38 in. A deep solid red, rich 
and brilliant. The medium sized flowers are of good substance, 
fine texture, and excellent growing habits. It does not fade in 
the hot sun and is hardy and vigorous. A wonderful red Iris. 
eMen O50: Each $3.00 
REMEMBRANCE (Hall 1942): M.L. 38 in. A light pink of deli- 
cate and delightful shade. There is a heavy infusion of cream 
in the huge flowers to almost class it as a blend. The blooms 
are well shaped and grow on sturdy stems. Another from the 
famous Hall Gardens. H.M., 1943, and A.M., 1944. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
ROCKET (Whiting 1945): M. 36 in. An orange toned self with 
standards of pure deep chrome and falls of orange-chrome. 
Extra depth is lent to the color because of the burnished finish 
on the falls. The flowers are large, broad petaled and of firm 
substance. We suggest that you plant this Iris in partial shade 
as we have found that it has a tendency to fade slightly in the 
very hot afternoon sun. This is an Iris we are happy to recom- 
mend. H.M., 1945; A.M., 1947. Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
ROSE BOWL (Milliken 1942): M. 40 in. A fine tall rose colored 
Iris on the order of China Maid but deeper in color. It has a 
bronze golden center and a warmth of color. Very brilliant when 
planted in clumps. A very popular flower when seen in the gar- 
den. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
ROSELAND (Hall 1939): V.L. 38 in. Standards are buff-rose 
and falls of rich berry-red giving this exceptional Iris a garden 
effect of bright rose-pink. The falls are edged with a lighter 
tone than the standards, This Iris is reallv a bicolor and blooms 
very late in the season. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
ROSE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1947): M. 36 in. This Iris is cop- 
pery rose in color but gives a deep pink effect in the garden. A 
self except for the deeper venations and bronzy flush on the 
hafts. The beard is a rich orange that sets the blooms off and 
makes it very distinctive. H.M., 1948. Each $2.50 
ROSY WINGS (Gauge 1935): E. 49 in. A blend of deep rose and 
crimson-brown, with a beard of orange. This large Iris with 
splendid flaring falls grows to a great height. Blooms very freely 
and because of this we find it advisable to remove some of the 
blooms early. H.M., 1935; A.M., 1936; Winner of Dvkes Medal 
in 1939. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
ROYAL COACH (Sass 1939): M.L. 32 in. This plicata from the 
famous Sass Gardens is a little more yellow than the others. It 
is best described as a medium light yellow with heavy brown 
stitching and penciling. The blossoms are well farmed and it is 
real gem. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
ROYAL SCOT (Hall 1944): M. 36 in. A large burgundy-red 
trimmed plicata that from a distance appears to be red. It is 
a vigorous grower of fine form, substance and blooms freely. This 
is an outstanding plicata. Winner of H.M. in 1943. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
RUBIENT (Whiting 1942): M. 36 in. Standards of pure pansy- 
purple and falls that are deeper purple of velvety texture edged 
with a border of pansy-purple. The standards are closely domed 
and the falls are flpring and ruffled. A aold patterned haft 
gives this distinctive Iris the appearance of a big purple Pansy. 
Illustrated on page 25. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
RUSSET WINGS (Wills 1946): M. 36 in. Very large blooms of 
gold, copper and apricot with a russet tone throughout the 
flower. The smoothly blended flowers have standards that are 
beautifully formed and firmly held and falls that are very flar- 
ing, delightfully ruffled at the edges. HM., 1945 
Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
RUTH (Innes 1950): M. 38 in. A fine two-toned yellow; a cross 
of Ola Kala and Gold Ruffles. It is as deep in color as Ola Kala 
with domed standards and ruffled crimped edges. The falls are 
broad and flaring, center of the falls is deep cream color with 
deep yellow crinkled edges. The flowers are large, the stalks 
strong and the flower itself very fine. 
Each $4.00 
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