STORM WARNING (Schreiner 1953) M Each $10.00 
New black iris and a notable achievement in blackness. Large flowers 
with glistening sheen and fine form on 3 foot stems. 
SULTANS ROBE (Salbach 1945) M Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
A large richly colored flower in oriental tones. The rich Van Dyke 
red to deep old rose coloring of the standards is repeated in the broad 
flaring falls with an added overlay of gold. The coloring is accented by 
a bright violet-blue blaze in the center of each fall. H. M.’46 
SUMMIT (Stevens 1951) M Each $5.00; 3 for $12.00 
Another tall superb iris from New Zealand. The richly contrasting 
flowers with gleaming snow white standards and deep golden yellow 
falls are crisp and fresh. A clump of this breath-taking beauty will 
stop all garden visitors. Among the best of Mrs. Stevens amoenas. 
SUN RAY (Hall 1950) M Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
This large ruffled light yellow with near perfect form and styling is a 
great favorite with garden visitors. The domed, ruffled standards are 
uniform light yellow, the semi-flaring falls of light yellow have a blaze 
of white surrounding the near tangerine beard. Its flamingo pink par- 
entage has imparted a sheen and brilliance seldom found in the lighter 
yellows. Flowers are well spaced on superbly branched stems. In- 
creases rapidly. H. M.’51 
SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge 1948) EM * Each $2.00 
Imposing blend of blazing golden flame, almost red. A tall impres- 
sive iris, well balanced and tops for quality. M.M.’49 A.M.’51 
SUNSET SERENADE (J. Sass 1943) M Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
A seedling of Prairie Sunset, lighter in color but with the iridescent 
beauty of its parent. Best described as soft golden tan or light apricot. 
A flower of fine form, finish and substance on strong well branched 
stems. H.M.’43 A. M.’45 
SUZETTE (Knowlton 1945) EM Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
The creamy background of this lovely plicata is lightly dotted with 
maroon markings on the standards and upper portion of the falls. 
Pert and airily waved it is one of the most charming of the newer pli- 
catas. Form, substance and branching are ideal. H. M. ’45 
SWEET MARIE (Muhlstein 1951) EM Each $3.00 
Large graceful orchid self that shows the influence of flamingo parent- 
age in its sparkling sheen and tangerine beard. H. C.’50 
TABU (Schreiner 1954) M Each $15.00 
Velvety, ebony blue-black self. Unmatched by any iris in this color 
class . The large flowers are rich and luxurious and the plants strong 
and tall. H. M.’54 
TECHNICOLOR (Whiting 1950) M Each $5.00; 3 for $12.00 
Brilliant red with a Spanish brown cast; the color caries well and at a 
distance gives the effect of bright red. A rich and glowing color from 
the cross of Garden Glory and Rocket. H. M.’50 
TEMPLE BELLS (Hal! 1952) M Each $10.00 
Rich apricot yellow with heavy red-orange beard. Among the finest of 
the new iris. Large flaring flowers with slightly ruffled falls. H. M. 
eS 2 eA Mare 4 
THE ADMIRAL (Hal! 1941) ML Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
An effective, intense and deep medium blue. Stately and eye-arresting. 
Its form is unusual with wide flaring falls and beautiful carriage. Vig- 
orous and free flowering it can stand burning sun or driving rain. 
Finish and substance are outstanding. H.M.’40 A.M.’44 
THE ORIOLE (Schreiner 1947) ML Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
An iris of sharply contrasting colors. The standards are near goldenrod 
yellow, the falls rich blackish maroon so deep in color the flower re- 
sembles a piece of black and gold velvet. The color is sharp and clear 
and has wonderful carrying quality. 
THOTMES Ill (Kleinsorge 1950) M * Each $7.50 
Giant blooms of glistening golden tan with light brown beard. Broad 
and full with superb texture. H.M.’51 A. M.’53 
THREE OAKS (Whiting 1943) M * Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Beautiful blend of old-rose pink and copper. An iris of massive size 
and heavy substance that will attract attention in any garden. The 
very broad pleasantly ruffled flowers have an individual charm and 
grace. Very long blooming period. One of the few iris that exceeded 
our expectations in the test garden. H.M.’45 A.M.’49 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1937) ML * Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
A magnificent iris of rich rosy wine red with an orange beard. The 
huge vibrant red flowers are gorgeously rich and plushlike. One of the 
finest of all iris. A.M.’39 Dykes Medal 1941 
TIFFANJA (DeForest 1942) M * Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
A unique and charming plicata, having good form and thick substance. 
Standards creamy colonial buff, the falls near white, both speckled and 
sprinkled light golden brown. Smooth and clean cut, the large flowers 
are surprisingly bright and cheerful. H.M.’44 A. M.’46 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942) M Each $1.50 
Rich golden tobacco-brown self with nearly closed standards and 
broad horizontal falls. A unique and individual iris both in color and 
form. The substance is unusually heavy and the quality of the entire 
flower is remarkable. H.M.’44 A.M.’46 
TOP FLIGHT (Hal! 1953) : Each $7.50 
Rich apricot yellow blooms of large size and classic form. The nicely 
— Color Carnival courction 
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ADMIRATION .........$2.00 INSPIRATION ...... i $foo” 
BLACK FOREST ........ 1.00 LADY MOHR.......... 1.00 
BLUE RHYTHM......... 1.00 MINNIE COLQUITT ..... 1.00 — 
BLUMOHR.......... -. 400 NEW SNOW........ + 1.505 
_ BRIGHT SONG......... 2.50 OLA KAIA 2.2. 00 
CASCADE SPLENDOR.... 1.50 PINNACLE ..... 2 65 
CHANTILLY .......5... 7.00 AAs re ia 1 
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COPPER MEDALLION... 4.00 RAINBOW ROOM...... 2.00 
‘DANUBE WAVE ........ 1.50 RANGER............. 1.00 © 
DAWN REFLECTION .... 3.00 RASPBERRY RIBBON .... 7.50 
DREAMCASTLE ........ 1.00 ROCKET ........ seve 1.00.” 
ELMOHR............. 1.00 ROYAL SOVEREIGN .... 4,00 — 
FANTASY ..... Shes 3.50 RUFFLED BOUQUET..... 3.00 _ 
GAY BORDER ......... 1.50 SNOW CARNIVAL , se £00). 
GRECIAN ROBE........ 3.50 SOLID MAHOGANY .... 1.00 — 
GREEN PASTURES ...... 1.50 SUMMIT....... yen 9.00 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY...... 8.00 SUN RAY............ 2.00 
HELEN McGREGOR ..... 1.50 TECHNICOLOR ........ 5.00 
HONOLULU BELLE...... 2.00 VATICAN PURPLE...... 1.00 
Choose a catalog value of $12.00 or more from this group and 
you may deduct 1/3 from the list price. aes 
arched ruffled standards and broad semi-flaring falls are practically the 
cay shade but the heavy beard is blazing orange-red. A stand-out. 
H. M.’53 
TRULY YOURS (Fay 1949) L * Each $10.00 
Spectacular yellow bi-tone that won the Dykes Medal in 1953. One of 
the largest and most ruffled iris in existence. The heart of the flower 
is bright yellow shading to white at the top of the standards and bot- 
tom of the falls. Under side of falls are yellow. H.M.’49 A.M.’51 
TREASURE ISLAND (Kleinsorge 1942) ML * Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
Very large clear medium yellow shaded lighter in the center of the 
falls. Bright golden yellow beard. Rich and vivid. Tall, vigorous and 
very hardy. H.M.’39 A.M.’45 
VATICAN PURPLE (Whiting 1943) ML * Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Rich and majestic, a glossy blue-purple self with satin like finish. Tall 
stalks carry many heavily textured broad spreading flowers; of bold 
port and splendid form Vatican Purple is a welcome addition to the 
oldest color class. H. M. '43 
VICE REGAL (Miles 1946) EM * Each .75 
A richly colored purple iris from Canada. Glowing bronzy red-purple 
with deep bronze beard. The standards and falls are almost identical 
in color but the velvety texture of the falls make them seem deeper. 
One of the most richly colored iris in this class). H.M.’47 A. M.’51 
VIOLET CROWN (Kirkland 1931) EM Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
One of the older iris but still tops in its color class. Large deep toned 
lilac-blue, rich and glistening. Tall and majestic with ideal branching. 
H. M. 36 
VIOLET SYMPHONY (Smith 1940) M Each .75 
Large, smoothly finished flowers of gleaming lilac-mauve, free from 
veining. Tall and vigorous, the wide petaled quietly beautiful flowers 
are practically flawless. H.M.’40 <A. M.’43 
WABASH (Williamson 1936) M * Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
The most outstanding amoena of all. Pure snowy white standards and 
velvety deep violet falls with a lighter border. A profusion of large 
slightly ruffled blossoms on tall well-branched stalks. As fresh toned 
as an orchid, its popularity is attested by its inclusion in the iris hall of 
fame. H.M.’37 A.M.’38 Dykes Medal 1940 
WAKARUSA (Lapham 1941) EM Each .75 
A brilliant and vivid bi-color of striking orange and bright red. Very 
bright and colorful the general effect is a scintillating burnt orange. 
H. M.’41 
WHITE SMOKE (Rees 1950) ML Each $1.50 
Beautifully formed white with a faint smoke-blue cast. A seedling of 
Snow Flurry but larger and has much heavier substance. The gracefully 
ruffled flowers are among the last to fade at the end of the tall bearded 
season. Tall strong plants. 
WINTER CARNIVAL (Schreiner 1941) M Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
One of the most beautiful white iris. Snow white in color with the 
throat heavily tinted gold. Unique in form with wide flaring falls; 
the heavily substanced flowers resemble a piece of stiffly starched vel- 
vet. Branching excellent and the strong stems hold the large blooms 
regally aloft. Hardy, free flowering and prolific. H. M.'42 
ZEBRA (Pallida Variegata) Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
This novel iris has leaves striped creamy yellow and green. A bright, 
ornamental foliage accent in the garden from April to October. Valu- 
able for flower arrangements. Flowers are medium blue, midseason, 
but the chief value lies in the decorative plants. 
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