GAY LAVINIA (Schreiner 1954) ML. eae 
Nature likes to keep one jump ahead of 1 Chus Iris hybrid- 
izing has its surprises, of which this pure, Solawite white out 
of two flamingo pinks is certainly one! The exuberantly rich 
tangerine-red beard provides a note of sheer distinction as 
contrasty as curry powder or paprika on a bowl of fluffy, 
snow-white rice. Named for the daughter and model of the 
great colorist, Titian. 
g $15.00 
MIDNIGHT BLUE (Schreiner 1954) EM. 34”. 
From Black Forest and Chivalry—and about half-way between 
them in color—comes this suave, pert, trimly tailored blue- 
black Iris with deep violet overtones. The jaunty carriage, 
serene uniformity of coloring combined with inky color satura- 
tion, plus a silky rather than a velvety sheen, give it a per- 
sonality all its own. Its outstanding floriferousness in the 
clump makes it an indispensable garden subject. A truly de- 
lightful Iris destined to be a landscape favorite. Illustrated 
page. $12.00 
HARBOR BLUE (Schreiner 1954) ML. 40’’. 
Like the pellucid sapphire of a Bermuda harbor at sunset 
when the wind is stilled is this magnificent derivative of three 
famous inbred blues: Chivalry, Distance and Jane Phillips. 
We have raised innumerable blue seedlings from the finest 
possible blood lines but never before were greeted with such 
progress as this seedling reveals. Hybrid vigor gives it bamboo- 
type stems and flawless branching plus a leatheriness of 
substance that make it practically wind and weather proof. 
The soul of the flower lover is perennially hungry for soul- 
satisfying blues and here is one which in massive size, lavish 
form, glossy texture, richness and exquisiteness of hue, plus 
freedom from lavender really lifts the heart. A trans-mundane 
beauty that is truly inspiring in the clump. How can your 
garden be without it? $20.00 
HARBOR BLUE 
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GAY LAVINIA 
BLUE HAWAII (Schreiner 1954) EM. 407’. 
Deeper than Harbor Blue by several registers is this rich 
marine blue out of Snow Flurry, which inherits the airy 
petal formation of its illustrious parent. An Iris of outstand- 
ing size and stature with moderate branching, Blue Hawaii 
offers a tone value unduplicated by any other Iris now in 
commerce. Gardeners seeking rich color values will treasure 
Blue Hawaii. $10.00 
ALLOW MARVEL (Schreiner 1954) E. 38’. 
The creation of the flamingo pink Iris has been a fascinating 
chapter in Iris development. Mallow Marvel’s merit lies in 
two points in which I think a number of highly inbred 
flamingo Iris fail: it is a vigorous grower with deep green foli- 
age and the stem is tall, carrying three open florets at a time 
Approaches Pink Sensation in color and size. $7.50 
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