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PRECIOUS DAYS (K. Smith 1953) E. M. L. This is very 
similar in color to Grasmere, but in a more formal shape. 
The very pure blue flowers are nicely poised on strong well 
branched stalks, most vigorous in growth, each rhizome 
usually sends up 3 magnificent stalks with 5 branches with 
the lowest re-branched. One of the first to bloom in the 
garden, and one of the last to go because of the prolific 
bloom. Judged the best stalk in the May Show of the New 
York Horticultural Society in 1953. A. M., Hort. Soc. of New 
York 1958. 39 in. $12.00 
PRETTY QUADROON (Kleinsorge 1948) L. A dusky beauty 
done in tan and brown with undertones of lavender and gold 
throughout the flower. A smoothly finished flower enlivened 
by a metallic sheen. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. A. M., A. I. S. 1950. 
34 in. $5.00 
PURISSAMOHR (E. Weidner 1952) M. L. Something new 
and sensational in the Iris World. A pure white Onco-hybrid 
that is a good grower, and thoroughly hardy in our eastern 
gardens. The large flowers are very heavy substanced with 
closely domed standards, and very broad flaring falls. The 
whole bloom is delightfully ruffled, and there are no haft 
markings or venations to detract from the clear purity of 
color. The beard is golden tan terminating in a point that is 
so characteristic of Onco-breds. The sturdy stalks (38 branches 
and terminal) have excellent branching that permits the 8 
to 10 flowers to be displayed to good advantage with no 
crowding. The rhizomes and foliage are like the tall bearded 
iris, and it sets seeds readily. Too much cannot be said in 
praise of this beautiful and outstanding Onco-Hybrid. H. C., 
IN, Ue Se UGG UBL, Wi, AG IG Ss, IOS ~ OStine $10.00 
QUECHEE (Knowlton 1950) M. Seldom do we see an iris 
that is as distinctive in form and color as this handsome red. 
A garnet red self with broad and cupped standards, the falls, 
flaring and rounded, and thick short bronze beard. The 
flowers do not burn or fade under hot sun, and remain in 
fine condition due to their very heavy substance. Good 
branching and growth. H. C., A. I. S. 1948. H. M., A. I. S. 
1950. 37 in. $4.00 
QUEEN’S TASTE (G. Douglas 1952) M. This excellent gar- 
den iris occurred as a by-product of amoena breeding. Its 
parentage is Criterion (Extravaganza X Wabash) X Olym- 
pian. One of its charms is its new and lovely combination of 
color. The well domed standards are lavender-pink with 
strong midrib. The semi-flaring falls are a rich tone of 
blended red. The color combination is most pleasing and the 
flowers have excellent carrying qualities in the garden. The 
flowers are heavy substanced, the branching of the stalk is 
exceptionally good, and the growth vigorous. The flowers 
are nearly twice the size of most amoenas and are fertile 
both ways, therefore they should be valuable as an amoena 
parent. Everyone that has seen this iris has been impressed 
by its beauty and individuality. H. M., A. I. S. 1953. nar 
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RADIATION (D. Hall 1948) M. Beautiful in color and form; 
in my estimation this is the finest iris that Mr. Hall has pro- 
duced. It is a self with large firm substanced flowers of 
glistening orchid pink with perfectly domed standards and 
flaring falls set off by the deep tangerine beard. The stalk 
is well branched and sturdy. H. C., A. I. S. 1947. H. M., A. I. 
S. 1948. A. M., A. I. S. 1950. 32 in. $5.00 
RADIANT RED (H. F. Hall 1953) M. L. Rich and smooth 
without veining, this boldly flaring flower, according to the 
color chart is Indian Lake, but the general effect is a glow- 
ing bright mahogany bitone with the standards slightly 
lighter in hue than the very velvety falls. Rich orange beard. 
The non-fading red color, abundance of bloom, and great gar- 
den value cannot be stressed too strongly in this strong, 
sturdy well branched iris. 39 in. $8.00 
RAINBOW ROOM (J. Sass 1946) M. A remarkable blend, 
so named because it seems to contain all the colors of the 
rainbow. The standards are antimony yellow. The falls 
are bordered with the same yellow, merging into lilac 
toward the center with a metallic blotch at the end of the 
bright yellow beard. Good substance. H. C., A. I. S. 1945. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1947. A. M., A. I. S. 1951. 36 in. $2.00 
RED MAJESTY (G. Douglas 1946) L. The color is deep 
Eugenia rose. The blossoms are large of rather rounded form 
with standards flushed yellow at the base of the strong mid- 
rib, the falls, semi-flaring, overlaid with the same rich yellow 
around the thick yellow beard. The perfect placement of the 
flowers on the five way branching stalk allows four flowers 
to be open at one time with no crowding. H. C., A. I. S. 1945. 
Hee MeeAC ot 948) 42) in: 3 for $3.75 $1.50 
RICH RAIMENT (Craig 1949) M. This fine formed flaring 
flower comes from a long line of breeding with plicatas. A 
rich and deeply colored plicata with an all over “fancy” 
pattern. The garden effect is a rich red brown that is quite 
different from any plicata. H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 36 in. 
$3.50 
RIGHT ROYAL (Wills 1954) M.L. We have many red iris 
but I do not know of one that is more smoothly finished or 
warmly colored than Right Royal. The standards are cupped 
and firmly held, the falls are semi-flaring and have great 
nicety of form. A rich rose red that is well branched with 
three flowers open at one time with no crowding. It has 
great concentration of color that makes it stand out in the 
garden. 388 in. $12.00 
ROSE GARLAND (Wills 1954) M. Few iris have the per- 
fection of form and poise of this very large rose flower. 
Tall and well branched, the firm substanced blooms make a 
most colorful garden picture. It is a self of Rose opal with 
a touch of golden copper at the haft each side of the coppery 
gold beard. The roundly domed standards and broad flaring 
falls have very firm texture and retain their clear rose color 
in most adverse weather. I have not seen any rose iris in 
this color class. Vigorous growth. 40 in. $12.00 
ROSE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1947) M. A large flowered 
iris that is between rose and pink with a yellow infusion. 
Excellent form and substance. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. 36 in. 
$2.00 
SABLE NIGHT (P. Cook 1952) M. Tall and stately this ex- 
tremely dark iris merits all the praise that it has been given 
since its introduction. The standards are nicely domed, the 
falls semi-flaring and the great depth of color is not dull but 
wonderfully brilliant. An iris of distinction with great re- 
finement in form and finish. Stock limited. H. M., A. I. S. 
O52 IAT Me Ata SalOb4. ss ogiin, Net $15.00 
SARAH GOODLOE (G. Douglas 1949) M. L. Rarely do we 
see an iris that has such rich elegance as this tall and stately 
one. This is due to the solid almost black-maroon color and 
the very velvety finish of the flowers. A long flower with 
arched and highly domed standards of deep maroon. The 
falls are semi-flaring of the same color as the standards, but 
with a deep velvet flush that extends into the heart of the 
bloom. The stalk is tall, strong and well branched. A very 
finished iris with excellent carrying quality in the garden. 
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Iris Soe. 1953. 38 in. 3 for $6.25 $2.50 
SARAH LEE SHIELDS (Graves 1951) M. This beautiful 
pure white is a ehild of the famous white, Lady Boscawen, 
but it is taller, better branched and much more ruffled. The 
standards are cupped and closed, the falls flaring. The heavy 
ruffling gives the blooms a light airy appearance that is 
most pleasing. This iris has been highly praised in England 
and is up for trial and award at Wisley. Sturdy well branched 
stalks, a distinctive white of great charm and refinement. 
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3 for $7.75 $3.00 
SCIMITAR (Wills 1954) E.M. Rich and resplendent this 
coppery-rose and brown iris glows and glistens in the 
garden, and brings to this class a warmth of color seldom 
seen in an iris. The firmly held standards are brown lightly 
flushed with coppery rose. The flaring falls are bright rosy 
brown with an electric blue blaze at the base of the bright 
yellow beard. Firm substanced, and well branched this early 
flowering variety is a distinct novelty in both color and 
form. 36 in. $18.00 
