PRIZE WINNING NEW 
TABU 
TABU (Schreiner 1954) M. 38”. 
Tabu is unmatched by any other dark Iris. It excels in color 
saturation and uniformity as well as finish. Virtually a perfect 
self. See the illustration above which is very faithful. Prob- 
ably our favorite among the ebon blue-black Iris. A supreme- 
ly luxurious, velvety flower that you will be proud to have 
in your garden. Plenty large and plenty tall, the imposing 
flowers enhanced by silken overtones are as sleek as a 
mynah bird of jet-black plumage—a glossy, well preened, 
sumptuously exotic flower. $20.00 
TOP HAT (Schreiner 1954) ML. 40”. 
Iris have made more progress toward actual blackness than 
any other flower, several recent developments having falls 
that are literally black. Without question Top Hat is by far 
the largest and tallest of all black Iris, measuring nearly 7 
inches when fully expanded. The broadly rounded blooms 
have excellent form. Coloring is uniform into the very heart 
of the flower with no haft markings and with a dark, sub- 
duded beard. The broad, velvety falls are very luxurious. 
Garden visitors, including Iris judges, beat a path to Top Hat. 
Destined for top popularity. oe 
ae ae $20.00 CRISPETTE 
ORCHID RUFFLES (Schreiner 1954) EM. 33’. 
In our annual battle with the engraver for accurate color ren- CRISPETTE (Schreiner 1954) EM. 34’’. 
dition, we sometimes come off second best. The ethereal beau- Of ideal form and garden habit is this broadly proportioned 
ty of Orchid Ruffles escaped him. This Iris is a true lavender color gem whose fluted petals and lacy edging create a lilting, 
color—a hue eagerly sought in other flowers but neglected billowy effect. The deep orchid color carries extremely well, 
among Iris in the mad pursuit of true blues and true pinks. adding a new note to the garden refrain. Crispette is a study 
Lacy ruffling and shimmering texture give this self-lavender Iris as well as a landscape standout. Our picture veers too 
an especial charm. The discriminating fancier will take strongly toward a rose tint. whereas Crispette is a true orchid 
Orchid Ruffles to his heart. Illustration page 4. $15.00 of great beauty. Sdg. No. G319-1. $20.00 
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