THE RED BITONES 
Standards Lighter Than the Falls 
MIDSEASON 
CRIMSON BEAUT (Austin’53)4%% Wonderful decorative possibilities.$7.50; 3 for $14.95 
An extra large harmonizing red bitone with spread of 6 inches. Standards light bronzy 
gold with infusion of crimson, sparkling in the sun. Falls large, spreading, rich, velvety 
dark crimson waved, with a slight edging to match standards. Flush of bright amethyst 
at end of beard. Most striking feature is very heavy white veining starting beside beard 
and flowing out into the petals in a very attractive manner, setting this flower apart from 
all others. Heavy bloomer with 2 or 3 flowers on each branch. Pollen abundant. M-40”. 
LATE 
DRUM MAJOR (Douglas '47) $3.00; 3 for $5.95 
A big, non-fading red bitone. Especially effective in warmer sections of the country where 
some reds tend to fade. Standards, light red, lightly flushed orange, yellow at base: falls 
Seca bright rosy red, velvety. Grows vigorously, blooms regularly each year. 
ML-38”. 
FIRE OPAL (Lyell '48) « $3.00; 3 for $5.95 
Well named for this is, indeed, one of the most brilliant blends ever to find its way into 
our gardens. Standards, light red flushed yellow from base. Falls scarlet-red, heavily 
flushed from center with a large blaze of brilliant reddish violet. Beard bronzy yellow. 
Well branched stalks. ML-40”. 
WINSTON CHURCHILL (Stevens '46) x $3.00; 3 for $6.75 
An impressive new red produced in New Zealand from that great favorite Inspiration. 
Glowing and alive with color like some of the rich crimsons in the priceless paintings of 
the old masters, it is a masterpiece of color and texture. Standards light red distinguished 
by a fine greenish yellow line along the mid rib. Falls dark velvety crimson, heavily en- 
dowed with individuality and originality. Plentiful pollen. LM-30". 
HARMONIZING RED BICOLORS 
Scarlet and Coppery Orange, or Crimson and Blue or Lavender 
MIDSEASON 
FALL DAYS (Smith '47) Honorable Mention ’47 $3.00; 3 for $8.25 
Vivid autumn colors in your spring Iris garden! Imagine standards rose and bronze, with a 
shimmering iridescence of metallic cloth. Falls deep rosy brown, with a chestnut brown 
base and a velvet effect. Flowers very large, 5 x 5 inches, exceptionally resistant to fading. 
M-43”. 
CASCARONE (Heller '48) x $2.00; 3 for $4.50 
A splendid harmonizing variegata with rich golden buff standards infused with red. Falls 
soft velvety carmine. Hafts yellow, prominently veined in soft mulberry with a veining 
and edging extending down both sides of the falls. There is often a novel crest at the end 
of each yellow beard. A very heavy bloomer. M-40”. 
LATE 
FORT TICONDEROGA (Smith '48) «x $5.00; 3 for $11.25 
Few if any Iris can surpass this for sheer brilliance of harmonizing colors. Seems to spit 
fire from every corner of its petals. Picture standards of Mars orange and burnt sienna, 
falls very velvety garnet-red. Haft is clean; sports a brilliant orange beard. ML-36”. 
CAMPFIRE GLOW (Whiting '47) Honorable Mention '47 $3.50; 3 for $6.95 
A ruby self with a bright metallic copper sheen glowing like deep red coals of a campfire. 
Refined, vibrantly colored, without haft markings. Exceptionally long blooming season. A 
rare color gem. An outstanding pollen parent. ML-35”. 
BUFF and BROWN BEAUTIES 
Try These for the Attraction of the Unusual 
MIDSEASON 
ARGUS PHEASANT (DeForest '48) + % AM’50, Dykes Medal ’52, Sym. 53 
$5.00; 3 for $9.95 
LATE 
THOTMES III (Kleinsorge '50) + HM’51, Award of Merit ’53 $10.00; 3 for $19.95 
Named for an Egyptian Pharaoh and already fabulous in Iris circles. The very latest of the 
Kleinsorge browns to adorn our garden. A gigantic Iris with extra broad falls and heavy 
texture in a glistening golden brown with an illusive iridescence. Won silver medal at 
London Iris Show. Will be in heavy demand for years to come. Better get your order in 
before stocks are exhausted. ML-40”. 
PRETTY QUADROON (Kleinsorge '48)%% HM’48, AM’50, Symposium ’53 $6.00 
One of the very latest advances in the wonderful new brown tones. Offspring of Mexico x 
Tobacco Road, a revelation in lovely color harmonies, and in superb beautifully ruffled 
form. A light coppery brown, smooth and appealing, with a glistening metallic luster and 
an undertone of amethyst and gold. A real sensation at one of the recent meetings of the 
A.I.S. and a variety | predict will be top-flight for years to come. Be among the first to 
grow It. ML-34”. 
BROWNLAND (Muhlestein 51) * $4.00; 3 for $10.95 
A light coppery tan with ruffled edges giving it distinction. Light blue flush at falls. Beard 
bright orange, sometimes with slight crest at end. Comes from two superb parents, Casa 
Morena and Tobacco Road, both of which have yielded many fine varieties. Brownland 
is already beginning to demonstrate its ability to do likewise. ML-36”. 
SAN ANTONE (Kleinsorge '47) % Honorable Mention '48 $1.50 
A deep tan or sand-brown self, imposing in size and manner of growth, with extra broad 
falls and beautiful form. The immense buds unfold into huge flowers perfectly spaced, 
many to the stem, and they hold their deep soft colors over a long period. Enough ruffling 
to give gracefulness often missing in such large Iris. ML-38”. 
BRONZE and COPPER BLENDS and FANCIES 
Superb New Color Minglings 
MIDSEASON 
AL BORAK (De Forest '52) 44% Honorable Mention '53 a $12.00 
A sensational Iris that is in great demand among the Iris fanciers. The largest of all the 
horizontal-fall browns. Imagine falls 3% to 4” across by 32” long with hafts a full 2” wide. 
Standards glowing copper with a gold undertone. Falls lively brown-russet. Already demon- 
strated to pass its remarkable broad form on to its offspring. You could pick no finer 
variety to use as a parent to work along this line. 36”. 
PLACER MAID (Austin '52) $10.00; 3 for $19.95 
An exceptionally lovely distinctive new fancy done in pastel tints. Standards rich rufous 
buff, with style crests in bright orange-buff appearing between them. Falls vary from white, 
flushed with lavender, to deep lavender brushed in white, in what is termed a ‘‘fancy”’ 
pattern. Falls edged with a broad band of buff, decorated with an intricate pattern of fine 
needlework in dark brown. Harmonizing bronze beard, tipped gold. One lady who saw 
this at our gardens remarked it reminded her of the elegance of the wild eastern Lady’s 
Slipper. M-24”. 
PLACERITA (Miss '50) + $8.00 
A superb descendant of the famous Tobacco Road, having a more intense color and a 
more golden hue; also it has more vigorous growing habits. A large beautifully ruffled 
flower in a color resulting from a mingling of rich gold, copper and brown blended together 
to form a harmonious whole. Sparkles as if sprinkled with gold dust. Falls wide, flaring 
horizontally. Low branched. M-36”. 
POLYNESIA (Stevens) * $3.00; 3 for $8.25 
A new Iris that | imported from Australia, but which was recently produced by Mrs. 
Stevens in New Zealand. A delightful shade of golden bronze, a pure self with both 
standards and falls nicely frilled. Flowers of classic form, carried on well-branched stalks. 
M-36”. 
BRONZE and COPPER CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 
An exceptionally largE flower in bright golden Argus brown that has taken people’s fancy. It is seldom 
that | can bring you the opinions of two Iris Society Presidents on a single variety, but here they are. From 
recent President of AIS Jesse Wills: ‘Argus Pheasant and Pretty Quadroon, which attracted so much 
attention at the Annual meeting in 1948, did well again. | liked them both, but somewhat prefer Argus 
Pheasant.’’ And from President of The Iris Society of England, H. Randall: ‘‘The highest praise can be 
given to this smooth brown Iris. It seems to have every virtue, and | stake my reputation that it will be 
eagerly sought after in this country.” EM-38”. 
THE TANNER (Muhlestein '51) « $5.00; 3 for $13.75 
A splendid, unusual mustard-tan self of fine form. Quite different in color from any of the other tans | 
have grown. Comes from Fortune x Tobacco Road so has fine blood from both parents for producing coppers 
and browns. M-32’. 
BROWN SUEDE (Heller ’48) $3.50; 3 for $6.95 
A handsome and distinctive new bitone. Standards well domed, enticing satiny golden brown. Falls rich 
and velvety or suede-like dark true chestnut brown. Nicely branched stalks often carrying as many as 
12 buds. Pollen liberally produced. M-30". 
EL PASO (Kleinsorge ’49) Honorable Mention '50 $2.00; 3 for $3.95 
A descendant of Tobacco Road, which is richer and brighter, a more lively golden brown with a luminous 
metallic finish that gives it exceptional richness and glowing quality. Even on a dull day it seems alive 
and vibrant with color. Try it for brightening up your garden. M- 33”. 
GOLDEN RUSSET (Hall '46) «% HM’47, Award of Merit ’52 $2.00 
Simply enor mous. On established plant flowers are often 7 inches high, falls 9 inches across when spread 
out ona ruler. Buds 6 inches long, like huge cigars. Best of all, this new colossus is a sumptuous beauty In 
light golden russet. Able to resist rain and wind. One to cause every visitor to gasp in amazement. Very 
fragrant. M-38”. 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge '42) HM’44, Award of Merit '46 B ; _ $2.00; 3 for $5.50 
Picturesque and different is this attention-compelling novelty. Admired because it radiates a rich golden 
brown. Falls broad, stiffly horizontal. Seed parent of Bryce Canyon, Good News and Chamois; pollen 
parent of Melodist, Your Worship, Pretty Quadroon and Voodo. Unsurpassed for hybridizing! ML-34”. 
“The Iris ‘Placer Maid’ and ‘Pink Pinafore’ arrived in wonderful condition. They are 
the finest rhizomes 1 ever saw.’’—Mrs. C. C. O'Brien, Greenboro, North Carolina. 5 
ARGUS PHEASANT— 1952 Dykes Medal—$5.00 
