DARK MELODY 
CORDOLON (Schreiner 1953) L. 42’. 
Dramatic, yet restrained, the exquisite color harmonies of 
this fine rose blend give us an imposing Iris in the late bloom- 
ing group. CORDOLON possesses the caressingly soft appear- 
ance of silk as well as its subtle smoothness, yet withal boasts 
an extra heavy substance. The illustration at right below re- 
veals its warmth, poise and grace. A very large flower. 
$10.00 
COURT HERALD (Stevens 1952) M. 38’. 
For a really vibrant color we like this deep, rich burnished 
gold. So classically perfect is its form, so metallic is its lustre, 
one almost has to touch it to see if it is real. And yet nature’s 
mysterious artisans have given it the spiritual beauty reserved 
only for flowers. $5.00 
CUSTARD (Craig 1950) M. 36”. 
This luscious, buffy soft yellow, sprinkled cinnamon, plicata 
impressed us when we first saw it growing in the originator’s 
garden. A plicata that will please all critics. $3.00 
DANCING TIGER (Schreiner 1953) M. 38”. 
A new star to grace your garden. A very large, jewel-bright, 
really yellow-ground plicata. The half inch border of penny 
brown is deftly cut, as if shot, with fine slender lines on the 
edge of the falls. In both size and color a very fine improve- 
ment in the yellow plicatas. Truly a flight of fancy in respect 
to color. $12.00 
DANUBE WAVE (Schreiner 1947) M. 38’. * 
A lovely harmony of color and style. A rich shade of remark- 
able marine blue. Its outstanding quality is its depth of color. 
Very thrifty with exceptionally well substanced and poised 
blooms. It is an Iris the fancier seeking a color note will prize. 
A good illustration of this fine Iris on page 17. HM’48. 
AMI. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
DARK MELODY (Sass 1951) ML. 36”. 
The interesting and intriguing manner in which the Iris 
flower is colored is one of the wonders of nature and one of 
the particular charms of this flower. Our illustration of 
DARK MELODY above gives a beautiful example of this 
unusual manner of coloration. Both novel and beautiful, like 
nature’s Own spatter work in color. $5.00 
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CORDOLON 
DAWN REFLECTION (Stevens 1948) M. 36”. 
This is the largest plicata we have seen and a prime favorite- 
The immense blooms, attractively flared and waved, have a 
ground color of glistening ivory, sparingly and precisely etched 
rose-pink on the falls and more generously suffused and 
etched a bright lilac-pink in the standards. Branching and 
substance are ideal, effective in the clump. $5.00 
DESERT SONG (Fay 1946) EM. 40”. * 
Surely if this is not the finest, most beautiful cream Ivis, it 
ranks so close that drawing a line of distinction would be 
difficult. The ramrod stiff stems carry the delectable cream 
flowers with butterscotch tinge, with an easy grace. Combines 
smooth color, good form, substance and quality. Illustration 
on page 19. Just the right shade for planting with other Iris. 
HiM’46. AM’49. $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
DISPLAY (Grant 1942) ML. 33”. 
One of the darkest and richest of the reds. A brilliant, glowing 
red mahogany type. Rich and smooth without veinings at the 
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haft. Large sized flowers. HM’42. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
DISTANCE (Cook 1946) M. 36”. 
One of the finest blues, a cool translucent light blue with a 
silvery cast reminiscent of winter twilight. The pure, un- 
marred flower gives a cool, serene effect. Nice sized blooms 
with an airy grace. Color carries remarkably far. HM’46. 
AM’49. Pictured page 6. $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
DOLLY VARDEN (D. Hall 1950) M. 38’’. * 
A nicely formed large light pink with a salmon overlay; of 
better than average substance in the flamingo pink creations. 
It is one of the best of this type. HM’50. $12.00 
DREAMCASTLE (Cook 1943) M. 38’. * 
A pure orchid pink done to perfection. A near white beard 
emphasizes the solid orchid pink coloring. The flower is full 
with domed standards and falls of exceptional width, full and 
billowy in effect. Ilustrated pages 27 and 33. HM’44. AM’48. 
1.50; 3 for $3.75 
DREAMLAND (Snyder 1945) M. 38’. $ $ 
A full formed, deep hollyhock red. Each petal has a crease 
that breaks the formality of the broad petals. Solidly colored, 
rich and free growing. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
