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TRULY YOURS 1953 Dykes Medal $15.00; 3 for $41.25 
(Fay '49) serese HM '49, Award of Merit 51, Symposium 53 
A huge new creation that is both breath-taking and spectacular. Has taken the 
country by storm. A beautiful heavily-ruffled yellow bitone with Chantilly-like 
edging of lace on both the standards and falls. Heart of flower is bright yellow shad- 
ing off to almost white at the bottom of falls and top of standards. There are 
now quite a number of very ruffled Iris but this is probably the most ruffled and 
lacy-edged of them all. Will be in greater demand during the 1954 season than 
any other variety. Completely winter hardy. Fortunately for the hybridizer Truly 
Yours has fertile pollen and sets seed excellently. Start now to add this most 
effective frilling to Iris of other colors. L-38”. 
A gardener gazed at his goodly rows The gardener nurtured his faultless prize, 
Of freshly blooming flowers; Reward of a patient toil... ‘ 
Hts thoughts ascended beyond earth’ s woes, As fair as the wings of butterflies, 
Forgotten were weary hours ra masterpiece in oil. 
As he saw ina seedling tris bed He sensed the charm of this ruffled gem 
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In size, in beauty and grace, it led... Inspiring you as tt gladdened him— 
In every point... delight! So he named it “Truly Yours.’ 
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SUNRAY (Hall ’50) % Honorable Mention ’51 | $3.00; 3 for $8.25 
A unique, lovely very new ruffled yellow having a tangerine-bearded pink (Floradora) as 
pollen parent. These pinks give a surprising sheen and brilliance, rarely found in yellows, to 
their offspring. A well-grown stalk of Sunray is well nigh the perfect Iris. A light yellow of 
ideal form, extra heavy substance. Breeders will find Sunray a useful parent for both yellows 
and large, ruffled pinks with better-than-usual substance. M-34”. 
SONG OF SONGS -— Yellow-white bitone; Chantilly lacing. See Novelties P. 40. $3; 3 for $8.25 
RODEO (DeForest '47) Honorable Mention ’49 $2.00; 3 for $5.50 
An enormous Iris, often close to six inches, “as conspicuous as a ‘ten-gallon’ hat.” The first 
yellow-ground plicata in a really bold, impressive pattern that makes the flower stand out as 
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BLUE VALLEY —Entrancing—Page 29— $2.00 
CREAM and IVORY TONES 
Needed in Every Garden for Softening and Harmonizing the Brighter Colors 
MIDSEASON 
BENTON DAMOZEL~A cream with bright tangerine beard. See Novelties P. 40. 
$10.00; 3 for $19.95 
STAR SHINE (Wills ’49) A Runnerup for 53 Dykes $5.00 
An Iris to tempt all who are looking for a really different and distinctive Iris. An entranc- 
ing deep cream, white and pearly blue, the colors so skillfully blended that it has the 
iridescent gleam of lustrous pearls. Has been the center of attraction wherever exhibited. 
The broad domed standards are deep buff cream; the white flaring falls have a suggestion 
of blue in the center and an edging to match the standards. Flowers so firmly substanced 
that they stand up when other Iris succumb to the elements. Blooms over a long season. 
Many who can afford only one or two fine Iris at a time, would do well to include this on 
their list. ML-36”. 
RUFFLED BOUQUET (Rees '47) % Honorable Mention '52 $3.75; 3 for $7.45 
Radiant and glorious is this loveliest of all ruffled Iris. A beautiful Snow Flurry seedling 
from the creator of the ever-popular Snow Flurry itself. With many varieties the ruffling 
seems rather incidental, but here it is a definite feature. Perfect flaring form with very 
heavy substance, much better than in Snow Flurry. The color, too, gives exceptional ap- 
peal. Standards luscious creamy-yellow; falls white, brushed and edged to match stand- 
ards. Crosses readily with Flamingo Pinks, such as Cherie, Fantasy and Pink Formal. 
Superb for adding firm ruffling to all colors. M-42”. 
BEHAVIOR IN MASSACHUSETTS: "Seen at Mrs. Lowry’s garden as one of the 
loveliest, ruffled Iris seen this year. Has rich cream-yellow standards, heavily ruffled, with 
(etapa yellow edged with a deeper yellow, and flaring.’’ Aug. '52 Bul. New England 
Ss . 
BEHAVIOR IN CANADA: "Ruffled Bouquet is very appealing because of its form. 
which held even in strong wind.” Lloyd Zurbrigg, Stratford, Ontario. 
YELLOWS, SOFT and LIGHT 
Surprisingly Variable in Coloring 
EARLY 
LEADING LADY (Lyell 50) + HM’50, RU Award of Merit 53 $4.00; 3 for $10.95 
This scintillating lady easily leads the parade of new ice or lemon yellow Iris. In no other 
variety are the white and lemon tones so sharply contrasted. It is a case of love at first 
sight and to see it is to want it. Like an improved ruffled Golden Fleece, so you know 
what is in store for you. There is no lack of substance in this glittering white and gold Iris 
with wide flaring falls. EM-38”. 
SPRING SUNSHINE (Milliken ’47) Honorable Mention '47 $1.50; 3 for $3.95 
Largest yellow Iris to date. A plant of this in your garden will be the sensation of your 
entire neighborhood. A pleasing lemon-cream. Edges of petals prettily serrated. Yields 
fertile pollen. Hybridizers should find it unexcelled for adding size in all color classes. 
Foliage nearly evergreen. EM-48”. 
MIDSEASON 
MYSTIC MELODY (Stevens '51) * Honorable Mention ’52 $7.50 
At last an Iris to outdo the renowned Pinnacle. There is something about the luminous 
shimmering cream standards and the butter yellow falls that weaves a spell over the be- 
holder and leaves him rapt. Preferred by many to Pinnacle as it has much more intensity — 
of color. The finest Iris of this type from Mrs. Stevens in New Zealand. M-39’. 
PINNACLE (Stevens '49) x HM '49, Award of Merit 51, Sym. ’53 $4.00; 3 for $10.95 
Leading variety in '51 Awards of Merit. Highest ranking yellow and white bicolor in the 
latest Symposium. One of the notable “color breaks” of our generation, giving an entirely 
new and very decorative color pattern—standards in clear sparkling white, effectively 
contrasting with falls of smooth, even primrose yellow. The blooms are wax-like, beauti- 
fully molded, so fresh and clear they remind one of daffodils dancing in the breeze. Opens 
up new breeding possibilities. Sometimes re-blooms in the Fall. M-38”. 
does Minnie Colquitt among white plicatas. Resembles its seed parent, the famous Tiffanja, 
but is much larger and brighter. Standards clear gold, falls white, edged gold, stitched in 
buckskin brown. Pollen plentiful. M-36”. 
ILLINOIS (Hall ’49) % HC’46, Honorable Mention ’50 $1.50; 3 for $3.95 
A great big creamy yellow, noted for fine texture and brilliant color. Well-formed flowers 
are produced in wonderful profusion on strong stems, exceptionally well-branched. Either 
as a clump or as an individual stalk, it attracts all eyes in the garden. M-36”. 
LATE 
WHISPERS (Linse ’51) % Honorable Mention '52 $7.50; 3 for $20.55 
A delicately colored, clean, cool iris that will soon win your heart. Its lovely form, delicate 
coloration and slender, graceful stalks all seem in keeping. Ruffled standards of chrome 
yellow and nearly horizontal falls of amber white, gracefully upturned at the edges. Large 
flowers pb FULT 61 to 7 inches across. Wide low branching —even the branches branch! 
M to L-42”, 
THE KNOCKOUT (Muhlestein '51) » $5.00; 3 for $13.75 
A stunning Iris that is indeed a knockout. Rich yellow standards, falls lighter brushed 
heavy yellow on the hafts adjoining a deep orange beard. A clean and delightful combi- 
nation of colors. Flowers large and full in all parts. Useful for breeding lovely yellows, 
pinks and blends. ML-36”. 
SILVER SUNLIGHT (Douglas '49) % $5.00; 3 for $13.75 
A great addition to the late blooming class of Iris; will extend your season materially. 
A fascinating and unusual combination of colors. Large domed standards are clear golden 
yellow on the outside, white on the inside, while the flaring falls are white on the upper 
surface, yellow underneath. Charming as a cut flower as well as in the garden. VL-36”. 
MATTIE GATES (Sass '46) HM’46, Award of Merit '50 $3.50; 3 for $9.95 
Reminiscent of Golden Fleece but deeper and purer color, flower is larger, has better sub- 
stance. Standards glistening lemon yellow. Falls pure white with a wide and effective 
border of lemon yellow. Unlike most Tall Bearded Iris, this has a white rooster-comb 
cee end of beard. Strong tendency to re-bloom in fall. Sweetly scented. Pollen plentiful. 
LADY LOUISE (Graves '47) % Honorable Mention ’47 $3.00; 3 for $5.95 
A patrician Iris named for a great Irisarian, Mrs. Louise Blake of Spartanburg, S. C. A very 
distinctive Iris. Outstanding for its heavily ruffled and fluted standards and falls, for its 
extra heavy substance.which maintains it in a very attractive form. Standards light 
glistening buff yellow. Falls convex in center flaring out in all directions to a delightfully 
waved edge, iridescent white with a clear fluted border of buff with occasional flecks of 
gold. The fascinating buds are olive yellow and contrast strongly with the lime-green 
midrib and showing plainly the ruffling of the flowers, even in the folded buds. Pollen 
abundant. ML-44”. 
SIERRA PRIMROSE (Essig '46) $2.00; 3 for $5.50 
A lovely Iris for the connoisseur who revels in soft pastel tints—a beautiful primrose 
yellow, almost cream. Among the largest Iris, yet flowers are produced in profusion on 
tall, low-branched stalks —a clump is a sight to long remember. A plant of this will draw 
more attention than a dozen ordinary varieties. Wild plum fragrance. Another virtue, 
adding much to its garden value, is its long blooming period. M-ML-40". 
PLEASED CUSTOMER: "This year Sierra Primrose had seven open flowers in bloom 
on one stalk. It was the most beautiful specimen I’ve grown. I cut it and took it to the store where 
I work so everyone could enjoy it. Every bud bloomed and it was beautiful for several days.” 
Mrs. Virginia M. Bollin, Coolidge, Arizona. 
THE BLUE PLICATAS 
Blue in an Enticing New Form 
MIDSEASON 
BLUE SHIMMER (Sass '42) HM’42, AM'44, Symposium ’53 $1.00 
The most popular plicata the world has ever known. Almost at the top of the '53 Symposium 
—and no wonder. Ivory-white, entrancingly decorated with a tracery and stippling of 
exquisite clear blue. Falls flaring with a substance reminding one of heavy white leather. 
Extremely large, elegant. One of the most fragrant plicatas. Fertile with either its own 
pollen or pollen of other varieties. Blue Shimmer pollen will often produce seed when 
used on William Mohr. M-39”. 
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