PARTY DRESS (T. Muhlestein 1951): Well named indeed is this 
ruffly pink iris. The color is even pinker than Pink Formal and 
coupled with the ruffling gives it great charm and personality. 
Fine form and substance. Late mid-season. H.M., A.I.S. 1951; 
A.M. 1954. Each $6.00 
PATRICE: (See page 3 for description.) Each 60c 
PEG DABAGH (Craig 1948): An early flowering Wm. Mohr de- 
rivative with blooms of full rounded form and heavy substance. 
The clear blue violet flowers of smooth texture are borne on very 
tall (50 in.) stalks, with 4 to 5 buds to the stem. Vigorous and 
a rapid increaser. Early. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $1.00 
PIERRE MENARD (Faught 1948): Very large blooms of medium 
blue with horizontal falls. Excellent form and outstanding sub- 
stance. There is a lot of blue to its coloring and the entire flower 
possesses a lovely enamel finish. Good branching and vigorous 
growth. A really fine iris. Mid-season. H.M., A.I.S. 1948; A.M. 
SISO). Each $2.50 
PINAFORE LASS (F. Cook 1951): Different from all other bearded 
iris is this charming Snow Flurry seedling, carrying the same de- 
lightful ruffling as its parent, but resembling a Japanese iris in 
color and shading. The general color is lavender-blue, with a pure 
white blaze at the haft and with deepening tints of lavender-blue 
at the scalloped edge. A charming new iris from the late Dr. 
Franklin Cook, past president of the A.I.S. Early. 38 inches. 
Each $5.00 
PINK ACCENT (Pattison 54): An unusual and beautiful flower 
from the cross of Patrice x Cherie. Standards are blended pink 
with falls white, lined pink. The blooms are large and full. Lovely 
iInceed alee Acie Seal. 954s Each $7.50 
PINK BOUQUET (Hall 1953): This is the famous Hall seedling 
No. 4912, greatly admired by all who have seen it. The large 
ruffled blooms of lovely form are a baby-ribbon pink. A profuse 
bloomer, creating a garden effect of a delightful mass of defi- 
nite pink. Vigorous and a fast increaser. 30 inches. Each $8.00 
PINK CAMEO (Fay 1946): The outstanding quality of this pink 
iris is the melting softness of color and finish with the entire 
absence of other colorings which the name suggests. The pointed 
buds, much deeper in color, add to its beauty. The beard is tan- 
gerine, typical of the new pinks. Flowers are flaring and evenly 
spaced on well branched stalks. One of the loveliest pinks. Early. 
36 inches. A.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $1.00 
PINK CONFECTION (Muhlestein 1953): An exquisite real pink 
that has substance, form and good branching. One of the finest 
new real pinks of Tell Muhlestein. Each $6.00 
PINK FORMAL (Muhlestein 1948): Here is a pink that seems to 
have captured all the good points, depth of color, heavy substance, 
lightly ruffled form and a fine stalk with two or three widely 
spaced branches and terminal with from 9 to 12 flowers. The 
beard is intense red-tangerine. It produces pollen and has proven 
to be a wonderful parent. Long-blooming season. 40 inches. 
FUE, (AALS. WOE TM Sie TAINS ISIS) I. Each $4.00 
PINK LACE: (See page 3 for description. ) Each $1.00 
PINK PLUME (Schreiner 1951): Here is the orchid-pink self that 
stole the show at the A.I.S. 1952 meeting. An iris everyone 
loves—a glorified Dream Castle, since it is pinker, larger and 
lighter. Unsurpassed in its carrying qualities. Broad standards 
and falls and perfection in form. A must-have in every collec- 
tion. Mid-season. 36 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1952; A.M. 1954. 
Each $3.00 
PINK RUFFLES: (See page 3 for description.) Each 60c 
PINK SENSATION (David Hall 1948) : Well named indeed is this 
charming iris of a true delicate shade of pink devoid of any influ- 
ence of lilac or salmon. The flowers are large, full and rounded 
in form with the added beauty of a tangerine beard and laciniated 
petal edges. 33 inches. Early. A.M., A.I.S. 1952. Each $5.00 
PINNACLE (Stevens 1949) : This fascinating iris is unique because 
of its unusual color combination. Clear white standards and prim- 
rose yellow falls with wax-like finish. Good form, branching and 
heavy substance. An iris that is distinctly different and beautiful. 
36 in. Mid-season. H.M., A.I.S. 1949; A.M. 1951. Each $2.50 
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PLACERITA (Elma Miess) 1950) : This iris is as exciting as gold was 
to those who discovered this precious metal at Placerita Canyon, 
not far from our gardens. A burnished gold self, intense in color. 
There are no haft markings and the entire flower glows and 
sparkles as if sprinkled with dusted gold. The very wide falls are 
horizontal. Exceptionally heavy substance with no perceptible 
fading. Branched low. 36 inches. Mid-season. Each $5.00 
PLUM PRETTY (DeForest 1949) : The substance and sheen of this 
plum-colored iris is most unusual. Trim and smooth with fine 
oval form. Different in both color and finish. Mid-season. 33 
inches. HiiM.,-A.I.S;, 1950: Each $2.50 
PRAIRIE SUNSET: (See page 3 for description. ) Each $1.00 
PRETTY QUADROON (Kleinsorge 1948) : Picture this lovely flower 
of metallic light copper-brown with a hint of lavender and gold 
as an undertone and a beard to match. The ruffled blooms are of 
faultless form with wide hafts and closed standards. The color is 
bright and lively and always attracts visitors. Indeed a superb iris 
in every way and in great demand. 36 inches. H. M. 1948 A.M. 
950 Each $5.00 
PRINCE OF ORANGE: (See page 3 for description.) Each 60c 
‘PROSPECTOR (Kleinsorge 1950): An entirely different iris of the 
deepest golden yellow, almost orange, with the falls displaying 
a bold patch of clean ivory white. For combined depth of color 
and brilliance, Prospector has no equal among the yellows. Large, 
well formed flowers with widely flaring falls and closed standards, 
vigorous and floriferous. 36 inches. Rhizomes are always small. 
lM; (AS. WSS ile AAIMEL 1953}. Each $2.50 
PURISSAMOHR (E. Weidner 1952): A pure white onco hybrid 
with delightfully ruffled, heavy substanced blooms of splendid 
flaring form. The beard is golden-tan, terminating in a point, 
displaying the characteristic of the onco-breds. Sets seed readily. 
40 inches. Medium late. H.M., A.I.S. 1952. Each $10.00 
QUEEN'S TASTE (G. Douglas 1952): A new and lovely combina- 
tion of color from amoena breeding. The well-domed standards 
are lavender pink with semi-flaring falls of a rich tone of blended 
red. The heavy substanced flowers have excellent carrying quali- 
ties and are poised on tall, well-branched stalks. The blooms are 
nearly twice the size of most amoenas and are fertile both ways. 
Mid-season. 38 inches. H.M., A.1.S. 1953. Each $8.00 
RAJAH BROOKE: (See page 3 for description.) Each $1.00 
RANGER (Kleinsorge 1943): Deep but brilliant crimson toned 
flowers, produced on tall nicely branched stems. A decided self 
with cone-shaped closed standards and semi-flaring falls of firm 
texture. Late. 36 inches. A.M., A.I.S. 1946. Each $1.00 
RAVEN WING (Milliken) : This stunning blue-black iris carries the 
sheen and color of a raven wing. Beautifully domed standards 
and rippling, ruffled falls, with the added beauty of a heavy, 
dark beard. The blooms are borne on 3 foot stalks. Each $4.50 
REHOBETH (DeForest 1953): A breath-taking pale blue iris that 
attracted the attention of everyone at the Utah meeting. As the 
originator says, ‘’The quality of Rehobeth must be seen to be 
appreciated.’’ Though it is a pale blue it is clean and clear. 
The blooms are very large and wide petaled wih heavy leather- 
like texture and a satin-like sheen. Splendid growing habits and 
beautiful foliage. H.M., A.I.S. 1954. Each $25.00 
RELENTLESS (Cook 1948): A solid, deep, rich red with pure color 
throughout the entire flower, even extending over the hafts. The 
beard is yellow. Does not spot or fade. The medium-large flowers 
are of excellent substance and texture. 36 inches. Late mid- 
season. H.M., A.1.S. 1950. Each $1.50 
REMEMBRANCE: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 75c 
RENDEZVOUS (Tompkins 1950): A large and beautifully formed 
red and yellow plicata of clear and bright coloring. Broad well- 
domed standards and wide falls that flare horizontally. The ground 
color is a rich chrome yellow with petals edged in a bright shade 
of red-toned orange. Very heavy substance with a silken finish. 
38 inches. Mid-season. H.M. 1950. Each $3.50 
RICH RAIMENT (Craig 1949): An all-over pattern of rich red- 
brown on a creamy yellow background. The pattern is heavily 
threaded and dotted giving an unusual and bold effect in the 
garden. Large flowers of splendid flaring form. Vigorous growth 
and increase. 3 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. Each $3.50 
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