The judges of the American Iris Society have voted the following Iris the award 
of Merit for 1953. This means they are the best Iris, next to the Dykes Medal 
winner, which was Truly Yours for 1953, withDesert Song, Char-maize, and Pink Formal, 
runners up. 
AWARD OF MERIT. 
Mary Randall Ballerina Port Wine 
Thotmes III Cloud Cap Tranquility 
Solid Gold Gold Sovereign Northwestern 
Maytime Prospector Ebony Echo 
RUNNERS UP 
Party Dress Technicolor Ruth 
Dolly Varden Raspberry Ribbon Helen McKenzie 
’ Quechee Leading Lady Twilight Sky 
White Ruffles Apricot Glory Black Hills 
Bellerive 
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, @ wish to thank our many customers for your busi- 
: ness, which increases year by year. We will 
continue to use compost as it produces those vigorous, 
healthy plants. 
Our flowers are larger and more vivid in coloring 
and appear to be more disease resistant. We shall con- 
tinue to experiment in the hope of finding the ultimate 
in methods and results. c 
We guarantee stock true to name, reaching youin good 
condition. We have no control over the growth in your 
garden; however, if for any reason you are not satisfied, 
please write us about it. 
If stock is sold out we will refund your money. Terms 
are cash with order, check, draft or money order. Ship- 
ments will be made after July 10. 
We do not issue a wholesale price list. 
lris City Gardens 
Route 2 Walla Walla, Wash. 
The Loseys 
MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY 
Mrs. L. B. Losey 
ACCREDITED JUDGE OF AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY 
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