ROCKET. (Whiting, 1945). One of the 
most discussed iris of recent years. The 
standards are pure deep chrome, and the 
falls are orange chrome shaded a bit 
lighter at the edge. The flowers are large, 
broad petaled and of firm substance. 
Strong well branched stalks. H. M., A. L. 
5., 1945. A. M., A. I..S., 1947: .38 inches: 
A must have. $1.00 
RODEO. (DeForest, 1947). Height, 36 in. 
Brighter color in same pattern as Tiffanja. 
Standards gold. Falls flaring, white edged 
gold. Styles gold. Beard brown, tipped 
orange. Brown marking. Flowers meas- 
ure close to six inches. As conspicuous as 
a “Ten Gallon” hat, hence the name. $1.00 
ROSA BARONE. (Lapham, 1951). M. 37 
in. (Bonny x Paradise Pink). A fine new 
pink of particularly nice color. Basic 
color seems to be creamy ivory with an 
all-over flush of pink. Small tangerine 
beard. . $5.00 
ROSABELLA. (Kleinsorge, 1951). Pic- 
ture 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 harmony of this 
gorgeous flower. Broad falls and stand- 
ards of flaring form. Vigorous plants. 48 
inches. Early. $3.75, 
ROSE AMES. (Norton, 1950). A cross 
between Florentine and Lady Naomi. 
Standards at base lemon white deepen- 
ing to lavender blue at the top. Domed 
standards. Falls lemon white at haft deep- 
ening to lavender blue at bottom. Beard 
lemon white at haft deepening to lemon 
at base. Large, strong flower, heavy 
stalk. Well branched. Fine substance. 
Lovely indeed. $2.00 
ROSEDALE. (D. Hall, 1952). M. L. 32 
in. (Chantilly x Fantasy) x (Fantasy. A 
very floriferous salmon pink with de- 
lightfully formed and heavily ruffled 
flowers. A subtle orchid undertone 
brightens the pink coloring and this is 
further heightened by a rich red beard. 
$6.00 
ROSE SPLENDOR. (Kleinsorge, 1947). 
M.L. Coppery rose in color, this iris gives 
a deep pink effect in the garden. A self 
except for. the deeper. venations and 
bronzy flush on th hafts. Rich orange 
beard. Strong and sturdy stalks with good 
branching. H. M., A. I.S., 48. 40 in. $1.00 
ROSE TOP. A very large pink plicata. 
Ground color creamy white, with a broad 
border of pink. Grand. 75¢ 
ROYAL SCOT. A red trim plicata from 
Mr. Hall. We like it better than Fire- 
eracker. Large flower. 60c 
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 das that of 
the lustrecus 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 beau- 
tifully formed. Does not fade in the hot- 
test sun and is a vigorous grower. 38 in. 
Medium late. $4.50 
ROYAL WISH. (Norton, 1951). Cross be- 
tween Ola Kala and Rainbow Room. Can- 
ary yellow beard. Tan gold reticulations 
at haft. Wide metallic rose shoulders with 
tan gold. Standards deep golden yellow 
and domed. Falls on lower part like 
Rainbow Room, edged gold. Effect of gold 
standards and rose pink falls. Large flar-— 
ing flower, 38 inches tall. Heavy sub- 
stance. Lovely in all stages of bloom. 
Entirely different from anything ever in- 
troduced before. A worthy child of the 
two Top Notchers as parents. $4.50 
RUFFLED BOUQUET. (C. Rees, 1947). 
Frilled and ruffled bi-cream with stan- 
dards a little deeper in color. Good form 
and substance with a fine smooth texture. 
An iris that always impresses everyone. 
Destined to become very popular when 
better known. Strong, vigorous plants. 
Mid-season. $2.50 
RUFFLED ELEGANCE. (White, ’54). 
This fine thing described under our new 
introductions for 1954. Not many. $20.00 
RUFFLED ORGANDY. (Brenan ’53. E.- 
M.-L., 42 inches. (Gilt Edge) x (Snow 
Flurry x Nylon). Ruffled translucent 
creamy ground, all petals bordered with 
edge of buff. Good substance, the flowers 
are ruffled and the well branched stalks 
carry up to 23 buds insuring an extra long 
seasonof bloom,  C.0.C: and H.C.) "52, 
HEV: $15.00 
RUSSET WINGS. (J. Wills, 1946). M. 
A heavy substanced flaring flower of 
smoothly blended gold, copper and apricot, 
giving the effect of a glowing russet self. 
The standards are beautifully formed and 
firmly held, the falls are very flaring, de- 
lightfully ruffled at the edges. Bright 
in color, the flowers glow and sparkle. 
eC. OAS VES ne 1 9455" CH ee A ST 
S., 1946. 38 inches. A. M., 1952. $1.00 
RUTH. (Innes, 1950). A grand distinct 
two-toned yellow, a cross of Ola Kala and 
Gold Ruffles. Domed standards. Deep 
yellow as of Ola Kala. Ruffled, crimped 
edges. Haft same deep yellow, no reticu- 
lations—falls broad and flaring, center of 
falls deep cream color with yellow crink- 
led edges. Large flower, stalk strong, 
flowers. well placed on fine branching. — 
Thirty-eight inches tall. The clear colors 
of Ola Kala and the crinkled edges of 
Gold Ruffles. Larger flower than either. 
Hes Vieei95 14 $2.00 
