IRIS 
CAROLINE BURR (K. Smith, 1940) Each 60c 
M. 40 in. A cool ivory colored Iris with a soft mirage-like dash of soft 
elusive green. Very large blooms. 
CAROUSEL (Douglas, 1948) Each $2.00 
M. 40 in. Large, broadly flaring blend of heliotrope and magenta; a 
sort of gunmetal lustre characterizes this deep blend. Heavy deep 
orange beard. H.M., 1948. 
CASA MORENA (DeForest. 1943) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
M. 38 in. Rich, glowing coppery chestnut-brown. Very large flower with 
a spicy richness that attracts everyone. One of the richest Iris in the 
sienna-brown shades with a pleasing iridescence. A handsome, solid, self 
colored Iris. H.M., 1944. A.M., 1946. Pictured on page 32. 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge. 1945) Each $2.00, 3 for $4.50 
L. 38 in. A very colorful, crimped flower that mingles pink, apricot and 
tan smoothly into one color. Pleasant form with the blending of pink 
more noticeable at the edge of the petals contrasting with the orange 
beard and yellow style arms in a delectable way. Heavily substanced; 
heavy, tall stalks with myraids of blooms cascading down the sturdy 
stems. 
CATHEDRAL BELLS (Wallace, 1953) Each $15.00 
M. 42 in. Here is one of the grand new type pinks. It tends to the light 
shrimp color. Has heavy substance throughout with light flared ruffling 
with separated standards and falls. It stood majestically among all 
other varieties in the garden. Has thick vigorous stocks and foliage and 
is a rapid increaser. Received the A.I.S. Certificate of Commendation. 
1952. 
CEDAR ROSE (Whiting. 1941) Each 60c 
M. 36 in. Pleasing rich rose-brown self of good form and substance. 
Fine warm coloring and great garden value. 
CELESTAR (C. Larsen. 
1950) Each $2.00 
M. 34 in. White with flush of lavender-purple on one side of the falls. 
The buds are flushed with this same color—giving them an unusual 
effect. To retain the color the flowers should be picked as soon as 
open—otherwise color fades leaving a white flower. 
CHERIE 
CHERIE (Hall, 1947) Each $5.00 
34 in. Most famous of all the new Hall “flamingo-pinks.” A large, 
ruffled, full bodied pink self of excellent form and substance with a 
deep tangerine beard. The stems are stout and well branched; growth is 
vigorous and increases above average. H.M., 1947. A. M., 1949. Dykes 
Medal, 1951. 
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CENTURION (Wills, 1950) Each $6.00 
E.M. 38 in. This rich burnished brown Iris makes a most impressive 
clump in the garden. The standards are domed and closely held, the 
falls are rounded and semi-flaring with a very faint suggestion of blue 
just below the gold beard. 
CHAMOIS (Kleinsorge. 1944) Each $1.00, 3 for $3.50 
M. 34 in. Pure chamois in color, this very large flowered variety has a 
soft satiny finish that sparkles as if dusted with frost crystals. The 
flowers are beautifully formed with standards and falls waved at the 
edges. A self with no venations. 
CHANSONETTE (Tompkins, 1948) Each $2.00, 3 for $4.50 
M. 38-40 in. A clear and bright shade of light orchid-lilac. Delightful 
form with a smooth but frosty finish. 
CHANTILLY (Hall, 1945) Each $1.50, 3 for $3.50 
M. 36 in. A large ruffled orchid-pink flower. The edges of both stand- 
ards and falls are heavily frilled. H.M., 1945. A.M., 1947. 
CHARLIE GERSDORFF (Lapham, 1948) Each $1.00 
M. 38 in. Fiery two-toned orange-red with a bright beard. The warm 
orange cast standards suggest an approach to variegata but red tones in 
standards place it as a heavily blended red. 
CHEEKS OF TAN (Craig. 1950) Each $2.00 
M.L. 35 in. Big mallow-pink blend with lavender blaze; amber and 
brown haft and beard. 
CHICORY BLUE (Douglas 1942) Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
E.M. 36 in. Large blue self with closely domed standards slightly ruffled 
at the edges. Flaring falls. H.M., 1942. 
CHIEF POKING FIRE (DeForest, 1942) Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
E.M. 36 in. A red with very wide standards and falls, the latter rounded 
and _ spreading. 
CHINA MAID (Milliken, 1936) Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
E. 36 in. One of the best pink blends in its price range. Lilac-pink 
blended with golden bronze. Outstanding due to its even and smooth 
texture. Vigorous. Illustrated on page 33. 
CHIVALRY (J. Willis. 1944) Each $150, 3 for $3.50 
M.L. 36 in. A large, ruffled, deep blue flower with an inconspicuous 
orange beard. Standards are domed, and the falls flaring and very 
broad at the haft. Very heavy substance. The flowers are well placed on 
nicely branched stem. Plants are vigorous. Dykes Medal, 1947. 
CHRISTABEL (Lapham. 1935) Rach 60c, 3 for $1.50 
M. 38 in. The large flowers are a beautiful glowing red with a very 
smooth finish and a brilliant yellow beard. Dependable and one of the 
finest reds at any price. 
CITY OF LINCOLN (/. Sass. 1937) Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
M.L. 42 in. Possesses rich golden standards and bright velvety red falls. 
This makes a clump of this variety a very striking focal point in any 
Iris picture. 
CLEAR SAILING (DeForest, 1950) Each $5.00 
E.M. 36 in. By the color chart, clear Pinard-yellow with empire-yellow 
haft. Without blemish. Flowers measure six inches. 
CLOUDCAP (DeForest, 1950) Each $10.00 
M.L. 40 in. A vigorous grower, with excellent increase. Each rhizome 
here has a fine tall stalk, with 7-inch blossom—pink flowers. Wide, 
closed standards. Wide, somewhat ruffled falls, extra heavy, bright 
tangerine-red beard. A.M., 1953. 
CLOUD CASTLE (Graves, 1944) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
M. 37 in. An exquisite and effective pale wistaria-blue. The 
standards are broad and roundly domed with a distinct fluting at the 
edge. The ruffled falls are wide and flaring. 
COGNAC (Whiting, 1951) Each $3.00 
L. 40 in. A smooth and satisfying amber-tan self, about the color of 
French brandy, The flowers are very large, shapely and symmetrical. 
The wide full petals are gracefully but not heavily ruffled. The stalks 
are tall, strong and fairly well branched, making an imposing garden 
picture. The plants are vigorous in growth with good blooming habits. 
COLOMA (Essig, 1946) Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
E.M. 44 in. A luminous pale yellow with cupped and firmly held stand- 
ards slightly deeper than the flaring falls. 
COLONIAL DAME (G. Douglas, 1950) Each $2.00, 3 for $4.50 
M. 36 in. Cool and refreshing, this charming light blue has an airy 
grace that will appeal to all Iris lovers. The full, ruffled standards 
are firmly held, the flaring falls are crisp and firm with delightful ruff- 
ling at the edges. H. C., 1949. 
COLOR SERGEANT (H. F. Hall, 1948) Each $3.50 
M.L. 40 in. The broad and perfectly domed standards are a blending 
of malaga and antique ruby. The flaring falls are antique ruby with 
deeper velevty flush, bordered by ruffled edges of lighter malaga. The 
large flowers have strong firm substance. 
