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RILLA GABBERT (C. Carpenter 1946) : Sparkling and rich in jewel- 
like freshness is this gorgeous rose and gold blend. Roundly 
domed standards and wide low branching. Mid-season. 39 inches. 
H.M., A.I.S. 1946. Each $2.00 
RIPPLES (Linse 1951): Very large flowers of wonderful substance 
and displaying a different and beautiful color combination of old 
lilac and olive-yellow. The ground color is lilac with a very deli- 
cate blended haft and margins on both standards and falls of 
olive yellow. A cross between Ormohr and Snoqualmie, it is an 
exceptional iris and one you will want. 36 inches. Each $5.00 
ROCKET (Whiting 1945): The large heavy substanced flowers are 
a brilliant smooth deep orange-yellow, wide petaled and beauti- 
fully formed. The stalks are strong and sturdy, carrying seven to 
nine blooms. Mid-season. 36 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 
Each $1.50 
RODEO (DeForest 1947): The standards of this huge plicata are 
clear gold. Fall white edged in gold and speckled with bright 
buckskin brown. Style-arms are gold and beard brown tipped 
gold. Well-branched stems. Big, bold and gay. 36 inches. Mid- 
season. H.M., A.1.S. 1949. Each $2.00 
ROSABELLA (Kleinsorge 1951): Picture this deep rose-red self, 
suffused with metallic copper at base of standards and hafts of 
falls. A rich dull bronze-orange beard completes the color har- 
mony of this gorgeous flower. Broad falls and standards of flaring 
form. Vigorous plants. 48 inches. Early. Each $5.00 
ROSE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1947): A luscious watermelon pink 
in shade, except for the slight copp2ry tints. Well formed blooms 
on tall nicely branched stalks. Different in color and a very at- 
tractive iris. Mid-season. 36 in. H.M., A.|.S. 1948. Each $2.50 
ROYAL SCOT: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75c 
ROYAL SOVEREIGN (Stevens 1951): Here is a new intense yellow 
iris that we believe will become very popular. Larger and deeper 
in color than Ola Kala. The color might best be described as that 
of the lustrous light golden orange of the California Poppy. The 
falls in texture are of plush-like velvet and taffeta textured 
standards. The blooms are large and beautifully formed. Does 
not fade in the hottest sun. 38 inches. Medium late. A.M. 1953. 
Each $5.00 
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RUFFLED BOUQUET (C. Rees 1947): Frilled and ruffled bi-cream 
with standards a little deeper in color. Good form and substance 
with a fine smooth texture. An iris that always impresses everyone. 
Strong, vigorous plants. Mid-season. Each $3.75 
RUFFLED TAFFETA (E. Miess 1954): (See page 2.) Each $20.00 
RUSSET WINGS (J. Wills 1946): Rarely will you find an iris so 
bright and rich in jewel-like freshness and beauty as this golden 
copper and apricot blend, giving the effect of a glowing russet self. 
The beautifully formed ruffled blooms are of flaring form and 
very firm heavy substance. Lots of snap and sparkle. Mid-season. 
38 inches. A.M., A.I.S. 1952. Each $1.50 
SABLE: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 75c 
SAVAGE (Craig 1949): A fiery blend of bronze and magenta. An 
iris of dazzling beauty, hard to describe. Beautifully formed 
blooms of heavy substance. A real gem. Medium early. 34 inches. 
InN, ZX WE Each $6.00 
SEAFARER (Buttrick 1949): A true self of clear medium blue 
with a very smooth finish and free from any veining. Perfection 
of form which is flaring. Heavy substanced flowers with fine, 
low branching. H.M., A.1.S. 1949. Each $7.00 
SEA LARK (Muhlestein 1946) : Unusual and appealing is this new 
blue iris with a flush of purple toward the center of both the falls 
and standards. The purple intensifies the color. Fine form and 
substance. Mid-season. 36 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $1.50 
SHARKSKIN: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 75c 
SHERIFFA: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75c 
SHISHALDIN: (See page 3 for description. ) Each $1.00 
SKY ABOVE (Cook 1952): One of the bluest seedlings raised from 
distance, bluer and deeper than its parent. The texture is smooth 
and even and the substance good. The form is flaring and both 
standards and falls are moderately ruffled. A lovely white beard 
is an added attraction. Strong, erect stems, branched from below 
the middle, carry 7 flowers. 36 inches. H.M. 1953. Each $9.00 
SKY RANGER (D. Hall 1948) : Clear medium blue. The heavy sub- 
stanced blooms are gracefully poised on three-way branched 
stems reaching a height of 54 inches and are large and heavily 
ruffled. Due to its height it is a marvelous background flower. 
54 inches Mid-season. A.M., A.I.S. 1952. Each $1.50 
SNOW CARNIVAL: (See page 3 for description.) Each $1.00 
SNOW FLURRY: (See page 3 for description. ) Each $1.00 
SOLID GOLD (Kleinsorge 1951): A new yellow that we believe to 
be superior to any other. It is impossible to do this fine flower 
justice in words. It has size, form, finish and substance but to 
climax all this let’s try to describe the color. It is the deepest 
tone possible in a pure yellow, with tremendous carrying quali- 
ties and brilliance for the garden. Fine branching coupled with 
splendid growing habits. Vigorous and floriferous. Mid-season. 
Be) iinelnes. InliM\, Mall, WS. AIM, Ws. Each $12.00 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass 1944): One of the finest deep red 
iris. The color of the beautifully formed, smoothly finished blooms 
is aptly described by the name. Deep bronze-gold beard on plush- 
like falls. Mid-season. 38 inches. A. M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $1.00 
SOLVEG (R. Johnson) : Here is one of the loveliest iris in its color 
class. Standards crisp cool lemon. Falls snowy white edged in 
lemon yellow. A deeper yellow beard completes the lovely color 
harmony. Perfect rounded form with wide petals of heavy sub- 
stance. Unusually beautiful finish. Good branching and spacing 
on medium tall stems. Floriferous. Mid-season. Each $3.00 
SONG OF SONGS (Crosby 1950): The edges of all the petals of 
this enchanting iris are edged with chantilly-like lacing and ruf- 
fling, imparting to the blooms an air of loveliness. The standards 
are light yellow. The falls are white edged in yellow. Long bloom- 
ing season. 50 inches. H.M. 1950. Each $3.00 
SPANISH FANDANGO (Kleinsorge 1951): Dazzling new variegata 
with falls of vivid chestnut red and standards of brilliant coppery 
yellow. The form is unique with its ruffled petals that swirl in an 
unusual way. It is a rampant grower, reaching 4 feet with wide 
branching and a profuse bloomer. Each $7.50 
SPELLBINDER (K. Smith 1952): The standards and underside of 
the falls are light yellow creating a chartreuse effect. The top 
of the falls is oyster-white. There are green-gold lines in both 
haft and mid-rib of the standards. The edges of the entire flower 
are bright yellow-gold picoteed and fluted. 34 inches. Medium 
late, Each $15.00 
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