4TENS IRISLAND’S GARDENS 
PARTY DRESS (Muhlestein 1951) $10.00 
(Parentage (45-22A: Lancaster x Hall’s 42-10) x 46-22B Sister 
to Pink Formal. A grand ruffled deep pink of heavy substance 
and smooth clear coloring. It is much deeper than his famous 
Pink Formal. The flower is medium size with semi-flaring falls 
and closed standards. Blooms midseason to late. Highly Com- 
mended 1950. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1951. 34”. 
PATHFINDER (Whiting 1948) $6.00 
(Mirabelle x Angelus) An addition to our rose-pink class. These 
wide full petaled, glistening, textured rose-pink flowers have 
extremely heavy substance. The branching is close but the stems 
are strong. Vigorous and prolific of bloom. 35”. Midseason. 
Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1948. 
PEG DABAGH (Craig 1948) $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
A Wm. Mohr derivative. Novel color of smooth clear blue-violet. 
Full rounded good substanced flower. Early and longtime bloom- 
er, heavy increaser. 40”. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1948. 
PEQUOT (McKee 1952) $6.00 
(Light On x Moontide) x (Moontide). This grand new red 
demonstrates what may be accomplished in line breeding. Pequot 
is noted for its smoothness and evenness of deep coloring. A 
spendid iris in every way. Midseason. 36”. 
PIERRE MENARD (Faught 1948) $5.00; 3 for $12.50 
A magnificent addition to the medium blue class. The standards, 
slightly open, are of hyacinth blue, with beautifully flaring cam- 
panula violet falls, veined hyacinth blue. Very heavy substance, 
and good branching. Mid-season. 36”. Award of Merit A.I.S. 1950. 
PINAFORE LASS (F. Cook 1951) $7.50 
(Snow Flurry x White Wedgewood). Suggestive of the Japanese 
Iris in form and size .The fall petals are very broad and over- 
lapping with the edges heavily ruffled in a most distinctive 
and original manner. From a glowing white in the center of 
the petals, an ever deepening tint of lavender-blue blends im- 
perceptibly to the deeper scalloped margins. A meritorious and 
unique Iris. 38”. Early midseason. Honorable Mention A.LS. 
£952: 
DON’T BE CONTENT WITH BEARDED IRIS ALONE! 
PINK BOUNTIFUL (Cook 1949) $3.05, 3 for $7.50 
This new exotic orchid pink comes to us from the east, highly 
recommended. Said to have a smooth satin texture and fine sub- 
stance. Beautifully formed flower with broad petals on nicely 
branched 38” stems. Midseason. Honoarble Mention AIS. 1951. 
PINK CAMEO (Fay 1946) $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
One of the most famous “flamingo” pinks. Its deep, pure pink, 
long pointed buds open into the delightful new translucent 
cameo pink, enriched by the tangerine-orange beard with which 
these new pinks are endowed. The smoothly finished bloorns are 
well placed on nicely branched stems. Award of Merit A.I.S. 1948. 
Early midseason. 36”. 
PINK CONFECTION (Muhlestein 1953) $10.00 
(Hall’s Sdlg. No. 44-09, sister of Hit Parade x Pink Formal) 
Like a baby-ribbon in color is this wide, somewhat ruffled pink 
which has falls considerably lighter than the standards. Mid- 
late. 40”. 
PINK FORMAL (Muhlestein 1949) $6.00 
(Golden Eagle x Loomis S Q 72) This is one of the most 
talked about pinks. Rated very highly. Large ruffled deep pink 
with a salmon influence. The beard is intense red-tangerine. Of 
heavy substance that withstands the hot sun. Beautifully branched 
38” stalks. Award of Merit A.I.S. 1951. Pictured on page 2. 
PINK MATRON (Carl C. Taylor 1950) $3.00 
A most delightful pink blend. Very smooth texture with full 
rounded petals, flaring form, and pleasing size flowers. Winter 
hardy. 40”. Pictured on Page 13. 
PINK PLUME (Schreiner 1951) $6.00 
( (Harriet Thoreau) x (Angelus x (Matula x sdlg.))) An or- 
chid- pink self of commanding qualities. It reminds of a glori- 
fied, lighter Dreamcastel, to which iris it bears a resemblance. 
However, we believe it to be an improvement, with its pinker, 
larger and more pleasing shade. A flower of magnetic charm. 
Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1952. Midseason. 36”. Pictured on 
page 7. 
PINK SENSATION (Hall 1948) $7.00; 3 for $17.50 
This is one of David Hall’s world famous “Flamingo Pinks”, 
with a tangerine beard. A true, deep pink with laced edges that 
do not fade. In form, the petals are large, full and rounded. 35”. 
Early. A grand Iris. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1950. Award of 
Merit A.I.S. 1952. 
PINNACLE (Stevens 1949) $4.00; 3 for $10.00 
Tranquil in its new color combination. Its standards are clear cool 
white, contrasted with smooth primrose falls. Luminous enamel 
finished flowers. Midseason. 35”. Award of Merit A.I.S. 1951. 
PORT WINE (Sass 1950) $8.00 
(45-47 x Starless Night) A very dark red and white plicata. The 
ground color is white. The standards are heavily sprayed in wine 
red. The falls are heavily sprayed around the outer edges in the 
same wine red. This is a sensational Iris. 38”. Mid-late. Honorable 
Mention A.I.S. 1950. Award of Merit 1953. 
PRAIRIE SUNSET (H. Sass 1939) $1.00 
Dykes Medal winner 1943. A subtle blending of rich apricot, 
peach, rose, copper and gold. A self of indescribable iridescent 
colorings. The standards are slightly opened, falls flare. Midsea- 
son. 34”. Used extensively in hybridizing. 
PREMIER PEACH (D. Hall 1946) $1.50 
This is not a pink Iris but a peach Iris, which has no haf 
markings to mar its delicate beauty. Flowers are a clear pinkish 
peach self of good size and form. Comparable to Haviland China. 
Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1946. Midseason. 34”. 
PRETENDER (P. Cook 1951) $12.00 
(Cook No. 1339 x No. 5042) This is the best of Mr. Cook’s 
series of “blue falled variegatas’”. The standards are soft medium. 
clear amber-yellow. The falls are solid velvety prune-purple 
with a natrow margin of lighter color. A novel color pattern. 
Highly recommended. Midseason. 35”. Honorable Mention A.LS. 
OBZ: 
PRETTY QUADROON (Kleinsorge 1948) $6.00 
(Mexico x Tobacco Road) Delectable, smooth, metallic light 
copper-brown with a hint of lavender and gold undertone. The 
beard is brown also. Standards are closed and falls widely 
rounded. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1948. Award of Merit 1950. 
Midseason. 34’. Pictured on page 8. 
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