CASA MORENA—Large and Glorious— 
CASA MORENA (DeForest 43) HM’44, AM’46, Sym. ’53 
$1.50; 3 for $3.95 
An extremely large Iris with amazingly rich even coloring that does not fade— 
an intense coppery chestnut brown, glowing like an ember. A vigorous grower, 
blooming regularly. Very fertile pollen; one of the best seed-setters. Pollen 
so fertile it will even produce seeds on William Mohr. M-38”. 
(Whiting) HM’50, Award of Merit ’53 $3.50; 
The finest orange Iris | have seen. Color is much richer and deeper than in 
Orangeman, or Ola Kala. Color is pure and more uniform than in Rocket. An 
intensely deep yellowish-orange that will stand out across your garden like a 
beacon light. Even the beard is bright orange, large, prominent. Garden visitors 
and flower photographers are drawn to it by the attraction of the unusual. Sets 
aus quantities of pollen, so holds inviting possibilities to hybridizers. 
LM-30”. 
GOLD SOVEREIGN—Superb!—$3.50 
ORIENTAL GLORY (Salbach '50) %++% Honorable Mention 52 ' $10.00 
Formerly called Oriental Splendor. Everyone | talked to seemed to have it on their ‘‘must-get”’ 
list. The color and brilliance are dramatic. Standards domed, glistening mahogany red; falls, flaring, 
rich mahogany brown, changing to gold at haft with a brilliant violet-blue blaze in the center of the 
falls. Get this and enter it at the next flower show. M-30”. 
WATCHFIRE (Stevens 48) x $2.00; 3 for $5.50 
Another New Zealand Iris from Mrs. Stevens. A brilliant blending of colors with good carrying 
power. Standards light golden bronze, ruffled. Falls light scarlet-bronze. Beard bright yellow. Strong 
well-branched stems. Pollen plentiful. M-38”. 
YOUR WORSHIP (White 48) * Honorable Mention '47 $1.50 
A flaring red-bronze self, firmly built, fine texture. Flowers gracefully borne on well-branched stems. 
A vigorous grower with exceedingly abundant pollen. M-40”. 
COPPER RIVER (DeForest ’45) $1.25; 3 for $3.45 
A beautifully ruffled flower in glistening tan, overlaid with tones of hammered copper. Flaring falls, 
splendid branching, and an attractive sheen. A fine parent. Fragrant. M-36”. 
LATE 
INCA CHIEF (Mitsch 52) %%% Honorable Mention ’52 $15.00 
An enormous and spectacular tris that has already become famous. Everyone seems to want Inca 
Chief. A wonderful vibrant color—a brilliant lustrous burnished gold-bronze. Blooms perfectly 
proportioned with a gentle ruffling, a regal carriage. Many who really know their Iris think this the 
finest variety seen last year. Comes from two of the best parents in existence, Mexico and Tobacco 
Road and should prove to be a marvelous acquisition for any hybridizer. ML-35”. 
BOLD COPPER (Sass '50) x $5.00; 3 for $13.75 
Lovely medium toned brownish copper well displayed on exceptionally fine low branched stalks. 
Slightly ruffled, very pleasing. Color enlivened by a sparkling glow. Pollen abundant. L-38”. 
(Sass ’46) HM’47, Award of Merit ’51 $3.00; 3 for $6.7 
This bewitching new flower brings together many of the colors oF the Rainbow. Seldom does one see 
such extraordinary placement of colors, so many muitiple shadings. Flower seems as if lighted from 
within; surface of falls sparkles as if dusted with gold crystals. Form of the flower is about perfect 
and there is a lovely ruffling that adds character to the bloom. Pollen abundant. ML-34”. 
(Salbach ’46) % Honorable Mention '47 $2.00; 3 for $4 
Perpetual Trophy for best stalk, '53 Sacramento Iris Show. Large blooms in an appealing blend of 
bright chestnut and gold. Standards rich golden brown shading to golden beige. Large broad falls 
bright chestnut brown with prominent veining of deeper brown. Large beautifully poised blooms. 
Branching exceptional, often started at ground. Profuse pollen. Fragrant. M-36”. 
BURNING DRIFTWOOD (Milliken '51) x $1.50 
A “must” for every expert flower arranger and for every home gardener who likes to have Iris of 
novel coloring for decorations about the house. Ground color like mellowed driftwood with a glowing 
orange beard from which radiate a myriad of colors — blues, violets and golds. Much like the fantastic 
coloring in burning driftwood. Intriguing. 36”. 
Unheard of in Earlier Days 
MIDSEASON 
ORANGE GEM (McKee ’48) % Honorable Mention '48 $2.00 
A very large and brilliant deep orange-yellow. Will make a very bright spot in the garden in a large 
clump. Broad flaring falls, excellent form. Bred in cold climate of Massachusetts, so should be 
hardy in any state. M-34”. 
ROCKET (Whiting 45) HM’45, AM’47, Symposium °53 $1.50 
Standards pure deep chrome, falls vivid orange. Flowers large, done in modern style, with wide 
petals, heavy substance. Here’s how Rocket was received in England: “And now put on sun-glasses, 
for here is an Iris almost too dazzling for the naked eye.”’ Among top few as a superb pollen parent. 
Has yielded: Technicolor, Gold Sovereign and Lodestone. M-36”. 
Color Harmonies in Rose, Gold, Peach and Amber 
EARLY 
UTAH SUNSET (Muhlestein 51) % High Commendation '49 $5.00; 3 for $13.75 
Originated by Tell Muhlestein who claims it is the largest and smoothest blend he knows. Simply 
luscious in its blending of onion-skin pink, buff and salmon. Every garden visitor is drawn to its size 
and coloring. The hafts are so smooth and unlined it will be a boon to hybridizers. Preliminary tests 
indicate that its seedlings are very fine. EM-32”. 
BALLET DANCER (Kleinsorge 49) HM’49, Award of Merit ’52, Sym. ’53 $2.50 
It is not often thaT the form of an Iris is so distinctive and appealing as to draw visitors from across 
the garden. But here is a delightful golden apricot buff that has such wonderful horizontally-flaring 
falls that it is at once a focal point of attention of all Iris fans within sight of it. As you have probably 
guessed, the falls stand out like the swirling skirt of a ballet dancer. Standards are large, full and 
closed. Falls are very broad, heavily-substanced. EM-38”. 
(Kleinsorge 48) President's Cup ’49, HM’49, AM’51 $2.50; 3 for $4.9: 
A Runner-up tor the ‘53 Dykes. Sensation of the AIS Annual Convention in Portland in ’49: since 
then has been sought by Iris lovers in every state. And no wonder, for here is a huge golden flame- 
salmon blend so brilliant it is almost red. Flowers nicely ruffled, with falls flaring just enough to bring 
out the color. Stalks extra tall, widely branched. A very impressive Iris one just can’t pass by. And 
best of all, it blooms at the very beginning of the season. VE-42”. 
MIDSEASON 
(Carpenter '46) $2.00; 3 for $3.9! 
An Iris of jewel-like freshness and signal beauty is this mingling of pink, rose and gold tints, with 
absolutely no venations. Does not fade in the hot sun, and remains fresh and lustrous in adverse 
weather. The petals sparkle as if sprinkled with gold dust. Wide low branching. M-39”. 
(Whiting ’42) HM’42_ A luscious blend. $1.50; 3 for $3. 
A mingling of deep peach, amber and apricot flushed with pink. Heavy substance and crisp character 
insure endurance in sun and rain. M-37”. 
LATE 
(Kleinsorge '45) x HM’45, AM’47, RU Dykes ’50 $2.00; 3 for $4.! 
Tall, magnificent, heavily ruffled, effectively mingling pink, gold, apricot and tan. An Iris to stir 
one’s soul, with flowers cascading down its tall stems in unbelievable beauty. Fragrant. L-40". 
— Beautiful blend of apricot, amber, rose. Famous. ML-30”. $1.00; 3 for $ 
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