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Each year | present here the most novel and distinctive of current offerings of the Iris hybridizers. 
or years | have been searching the earth for the most unique of all new varieties, and these 
are my findings — utterly different, and extra choice. Try exhibiting these at your flower shows. 
HIGH COMMAND (Long '45) x See Ektachrome at right. Lf $2.50 
| have chosen High Command as my feature offering for this page because it is the most 
impressive of the many Iris in this general color pattern. | have imported this from 
England for you, as | like it better than any of the American introductions along this 
line. My color plate is so true to life that the flower hardly needs description. The yellow 
standards have remarkable clarity of coloring and the blackish crimson falls have a leath- 
ery substance with remarkable ability to withstand storms. An extra large flower com- 
manding the attention of all visitors because of its size, coloring and the abundance of bloom. A“‘must”’ 
for every seeker of the finest in Iris, at a moderate price. M-34”. 
PRETTY PANSY (Sass '49) % Honorable Mention '50 
Entrancing and different is this remarkable deep i 
it to attract attention. 36”. 
BLACK CASTLE (Schreiner 53) t#xe* 
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During recent years there have been quite a number of entries into the race for the blackest Tall Bearded 
Iris. | place Black Castle on this special page because in my opinion itis the nearest approach to a jet black 
bearded Iris yet released by the hybridizers. Wonderful large flowers of splendid form. The deep orange 
beard is indescribably rich and is like a sparkling jewel on a black evening gown. An Iris that will give 
bold contrast to almost any variety you may have in your garden. Undoubtedly the best black available 
today. M-32”. 
SONGS OF SONGS (Crosby '50) * High Commendation '49 
chantingly beautiful Iris with a personality all its own. Standards light yellow. Falls irri 
descent white edged like standards. All petals edged with a frilly lacing. Will add a sense 
of airy grace to any garden. E to L-38”. 
SOLID GOLD (Kleinsorge '51) x4 RU Award of Merit 53 $12.00; 3 for $32.95 
For years we used to think of Ola Kala and Berkeley Gold as the finest deep yellows avail- 
able—but now comes SOLID GOLD to completely overshadow all previous contenders for 
the top position in this important color class. It is huge in size and the deepest, most 
intense yellow imaginable. The form is ideal, with very wide hafts. The intense color is 
remarkably fade-proof and lasting, even in the bright sun. | can recommend this without 
hestitation as being the finest yellow available today. M to ML-36”. 
BLUE PARAKEET (Waters 50) % Honorable Mention ’53 $6.00; 3 for $13.50 
Blue Parakeet is a charming chicory blue that easily achieves a position on this page be- 
cause it is so very different from all other blues. The broad hafts have a very decided 
greenish gold area extending nearly an inch down the fall. This feature not only produces 
a stunning flower, but also places Blue Parakeet among the various approaches to green 
now sought by every hybridizer. Even the standards have a flush of greenish gold at the 
base. A free flowering vigorous grower bearing delightfully perfumed flowers. M-L-42”. 
PLUM PRETTY (DeForest '49) % Honorable Mention ’50 $3.50; 3 for $6.95 
A most unusual intriguing color, a soft dark dusty crimson. A complete self with a small 
bright violet signal spot at the end of the yellow beard. A new color that will be sought 
out by the flower arrangers due to its combining and harmonizing qualities. Pollen plenti- 
ful. M-34”, 
FANCYANCY (Austin ’53) %&% Elegance personified. $9.00; 3 for $17.95 
The largest and finest self-colored Fancy | have ever seen. A little like Aladdin's Wish, 
but a flower of much more elegance and refinement. Standards silvery lilac, well-sub- 
stanced, beautifully waved. Falls deep amethyst, veined in white over entire surface. 
Delicate brown lacework and stippling at haft. Harmonizing bronzy-gold beard. Style 
crests light lilac yellow. Superb branching with 8 to 12 flowers per stalk. A very distinctive 
flower of queenly elegance. EM-42”. 
TRAIL BLAZER (Milliken ’51) 4% $5.00; 3 for $11.25 
A fascinating and almost indescribable blend of colors. A firy red-mulberry with a start- 
lingly brilliant blaze of blue in the center of the falls. A touch of ruby-red flanks the 
cinnamon beard. Tannish tones touch the standards and border the falls in a quaint 
fashion. A novel and distinctive flower that will appeal to all who like brilliant color effects. 
M-44”. 
LIMELIGHT (Hall '52) %%&% Honorable Mention ’52 $10.00 
Here is an absolute “‘must” for the many who are collecting or hybridizing the recent ap- 
proaches to green. An extra large ruffled and very frilly flower, like a greenish canary 
yellow Chantilly. The picotted edging and beautiful coloring attract all who see it. Novel, 
tantalizing, and quite irresistable 35”. 
MASKED BALL (Buss '49) % Honorable Mention ’52 $3.00 
The unexpected —the only Iris | list whose standards are so much deeper colored than 
the falls. In effect, it is the reverse of Wabash with heavily patterned deep blue violet 
standards and contrasting white falls with a narrow border to match the standards. Try 
this for catching the attention of your visitors. M-32”. 
$2.00; 3 for $5.50 
ndigo-blue Iris with a striking white area at the haft. 
When a visitor sees this for the first time there is always an exclamation of surprise and delight. Plant 
: $3.00; 3 for $8.25 
Hybridizers everywhere are endeavoring to add the delightful Chantilly lacing to flowers. Song of Songs 
is an outstanding example of a successful combination along this line. Mrs. Crosby has given us an en- 
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For Garden Accent—HIGH COMMAND—Only $2.50 
we The NEWEST Thing In Iris 5 
YELLOW, CREAM, RED, LAVENDER and HELIOTROPE IRIS 
WITH VIVID TANGERINE BEARDS 
A dazzling array of bright new colors enlivened with highly decorative orange-red beards 
—color combinations entirely without precedent. Be the first to display these newest prod- 
ucts of the hybridizer’s art. 
TEMPLE BELLS (Hall 52) «+ Honorable Mention '52 $15.00 
A fitting Iris to lead off this group of new departures in Iris coloring. A lovely apricot- 
yellow that is the nearest approach to date to a pure yellow with a tangerine beard. An 
extra large flower resembling the famous Hi-Time, but larger and without the salmon 
tones. The heavy reddish-orange beard sets this apart as the most stunning yellow of 
our generation. Of special interest to hybridizers, as it is from Dolly Varden, one of the 
largest of flamingo pinks. It would be hard to imagine any Iris that would be better fitted 
to make your garden stand out from all others. 36”. 
BENTON DAMOZEL (Morris '51) xx $10.00; 3 for $19.95 
The first rich cream Iris with a bright tangerine beard. A lovely and unusual combination 
that will at once take your fancy. Bred in England by the creator of the famous Strath- 
more which it resembles in form, substance and fine branching. This, too, will go far in 
giving your garden that illusive quality of distinction. 40”. 
GARNET GLOW (Sass '51) 4% Honorable Mention ’52 $8.00 
A decided new “break” in Iris color combinations, for this is the first bright rosy red self 
with rich red tangerine beard. Striking large flowers of heavy substance with flaring falls 
and a smooth finish. Try this for something really unusual. Abundant pollen for the hy- 
bridizer. M-36”. 
BENTON BEATRICE (Morris 51) te $10.00; 3 for $27.50 
An immense flower in soft pleasing mauve with a subtle and enticing pearly overlay all 
set off in a novel manner by the apricot-tangerine beard. Beautiful form with domed 
standards and semi-flaring falls. Tall stalks with nicely spaced branches. Once this giant 
flower is seen it is never to be forgotten. Pollen abundant. ML-40”. 
LOTTIE LEMBRICH (Lapham '51) x $10.00 
Imagine the color of the old-fashioned lilac done as a pleasing bi-tone with the falls deeper 
than the standards. Then add a bright red-tangerine beard! An Iris that draws one back 
time and time again. A husky vigorous grower with well branched stalks. M-37”. 
BENTON OBERON (Morris '52) «x $15.00 
A courtly and trim flower in bright heliotrope, almost a fuchsia color. The beard is ex- 
ceptionally prominent bright red-tangerine in striking contrast to the color of the petals. 
A real eye-catcher for the choicest spot in your garden. Large well formed flowers on a 
nicely branched stalk. ML-36”. 
STARTER NOVELTY GOLLEGTION: Order any three Novelties at regular price, and 
get Plum Pretty entirely FREE. 
ADVANCED NOVELTY COLLECTION: Order any four Novelties at regular price, and 
get either Trail Blazer or Blue Parakeet entirely FREE. 
JE LUXE NOVELTY COLLECTION: Order any five Novelties at regular price, and get 
either Benton Damozel or Benton Beatrice entirely FREE. 
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