PAGAN PRINCESS—Note ite Red Beard—$2.00 
(Morris ’49) oom First clear apricot self with the 
red beard, and what is more, the color is a pure, even tone throughout, 
giving a wonderfully luminous effect. Standards crisply domed, falls slightly 
flaring. Flower firmly substanced, withstanding sun, rain, wind. Vigorous. 
(Hall ’49) * EM-36” One of the largest and 
finest in this class, so | show it to you in full color. A rich, glistening 
golden apricot self that has descended from two flamingo pink seedlings. 
Standards and falls crinkled and slightly serrated around the edge in a 
most appealing manner. Beard very heavy and prominent, bright crimson. 
Ideal for adding an entirely new color note to YOUR Iris Rainhow. Pleas- 
ingly fragrant. A splendid seed setter with exceptionally fertile pollen. 
HM’ 50; AM’S2. Lifelike Ektachrome below...... $3.50; 
MELODY LANE—Breathtaking!—$3.50 
INEXPENSIVE PINKS — Continued 
PAGAN PRINCESS (Douglas ’48) *H M-38” Something new, a real eye-catcher, for it is 
the first deep pink with a tangerine beard. Standards lovely Persian pink, falls deep Persian rose, with 
a narrow edging like standards. Flowers large and well formed and have great individuality. | consider 
this to be splendid basic material for the adventurous hybridizer on account of the depth of color, and 
this variety is known to yield startling offspring. In great demanD. Often re-blooms in winter in mild 
climates. Fertile both ways. HM’48 - [Pink Cameo x ((#40-10 x Melitza) x Flora Zenor) } $2 
TANGERINE-BEARDED APRICOTS & APRICOT-PINKS 
A Highly Colorful New Group 
(Hall ’53) * M34” Resembles the already famous Temple Bells, but is more 
deeply colored and more of an apricot than yellow. A luscious smooth apricot pink that wins the praise 
of every visitor. Beard fiery orange-red and very thick and heavy. Plant this where you will, then watch 
your visitors congregate at this point. Indescribably beautiful. HM’53........ $7.50; 
(Hall 52) ® M32” A delectable, mouth-watering deep apricot pink with a new 
color which has heretofore been associated chiefly with tuberous begonias and gladioli. A large, lacy 
flower with remarkable stiff horizontal falls. The beard is very prominent and ever so bright, red-tangerine. 
A-distinctivercreationl HMi52..2). 2: Soe. ccn cae ee ctr eer cse a $7.50; 
TEMPLE BELLS—Nearest of any to pure yellow with red beard. See Novelties, page 40...... $10.00 
(Hall ’50) *H EM-34” New and startling, a lustrous golden apricot with a prominent 
intense flame-scarlet beard. A true self with no haft markings. A vigorous grower and free bloomer; 
foliage resistant to leaf spot. Pollen plentiful. Has great possibilities in breeding; has already yielded 
Palomino. HM’50 — {(Golden Eagle x 39-62) x Premier Peach}............. $3.00; 
SALMON SHELL (Muhlestein ’50) ® ML-36” Large, full flower of salmon pink with deeper 
salmon beard. Already proving remarkable parent for pinks and various new shades. It will be widely used 
for the quality it passes on to its children and grandchildren—many of them ruffled due to the Midwest 
Gem blood. {Midwest Gem x (Golden Eagle x 39-62)}............ cc. c cece cence eee reer eens $3.00 
AFAR (Lapham ’48) EM-34” Color is so bright and sprightly that it can readily be spotted from 
afar. An orange sherbet pink with a color cast all its own. A vigorous grower. Will add a new and appealing 
COON LO VOURsParGenet SDINGHIT Ux: ISAUCl lial) erers cinstenesies = eves our Sey eestor $1.25 
ANOTHER GREAT CLOSE-OUT 
All Group Prices Sharply Reduced for 1955 
If the flowers themselves mean more to you than names, | recommend my Flamingo Pink Seedlings 
with tangerine, red or pink beards. Particularly interesting because they include a wide array of 
light and dark tints and shades of pinks and near-pinks with tangerine or pink beards. For any given 
price, you are almost certain to get a better value in these seedlings than in named varieties. From 
outstanding parents as Cherie, Pink Lace, Pink Formal, SQ-72, Salmonette, Spindrift, Pink Cameo, 
Saluskin and Hit Parade. All are unnamed, but superior seedlings carefully selected from the many 
| have grown. 
HALL 44-05—Probably the best of these seedlings, both for heauty and as a seed setter for 
hybridizers. Large lovely pink with intensely bright red beard. Earlier than any named or numbered 
flamingo pink that | have, and continues blooming till midseason, also often blooms again in the 
TalBehots} of pollemeso vee eecteerasersee ceteris se cere reine: oes Sete teen $3.00 
—The largest of all of my seedlings and larger than most of the named ones. A light slightly 
orchid: pinks lall.a4 (fees enero ne cee ee se Sutton $3.00; 
The following Flamingo Pink seedlings are no longer kept separate by number, and are now 
grouped into 4 classes according to quality and value for garden use and hybridizing. If 3 or 5 
are ordered you may specify that they be the same or different. 
EXTRA CHOICE SEEDLINGS____.___..___. $2.50; 3 for $4.75; 5 for $6.25 
CHOICE SEEDLINGS..___.._.............._-..- $2.00; 3 for $3.75; 5 for $5.35 
VERY GOOD SEEDLINGS.__.__......_..... $1.50; 3 for $2.75; 5 for $4.35 
GOOD SEEDLINGS.................--.-.------ $1.00; 3 for $2.15; 5 for $3.25 
—8 different Flamingo seedlings, assorted grades, including 5 Extra 
Choices Tor soniye eve eee ee weraeenans eroticy earn Senior ne ee eee ee 
(An exciting collection and a marvelous bargain! And to make it even more exciting, I’ll include 
as an extra your choice of either $3.00 value, Hall 44-05 or M-25 entirely FREE.) 
Bringing New Brilliance to the Plicata Class 
Midseason 
FANCY FEATHER (Muhlestein ’52) ® ML36” Exciting! It is rare that one sees such bril- 
liance. A new bitone plicata. Standards clear light golden tan, falls clean, medium yellow with a brilliant 
red border. It will intrigue every collector of Novelties. Should be a very interesting breeder for plicatas, 
blends, yellows and pinks. [Rare Marble x (Salar x Gold Ruffles)}............ $5.00; 3 for $13.75 
(Craig ’49) *B M-34” One of the most distinctive, colorful fancies to appear 
in a long time. Everyone seems intrigued by unusual color pattern of this big new flower. Standards light 
crimson, flushed yellow; falls large, broad, of splendid substance, dark crimson with white lines radiating 
from brownish yellow beard. Falls very flaring, edges waved. Top material for exhibition. Pollen exceedingly 
ADUNGAN Ti HM OO AM eee 2 eerie. cope conenines meen ier nere ew Wek a $3.50; 
Standards Lighter Than the Falls 
Midseason 
(Austin '53) M-40” An extra large harmonizing red bitone with wonderful 
decorative possibilities and a spread of 6 inches. Standards light sparkling bronzy gold with infusion of 
crimson. Falls large, spreading, rich, velvety dark crimson, with a slight edging. Flush of bright amethyst 
at end of beard. Most striking feature is heavy white veining starting beside beard and flowing out into 
thE petals in a very attractive manner, setting this flower apart from all others. Heavy bloomer with 
2 or 3 flowers on each branch. Pollen abundant........................... $7.00; 
FIRE OPAL (Lyell ’48) ML-40” Well named for this is, indeed, one of the most brilliant blends 
ever to find its way into our gardens. Standards, light red flushed yellow from base. Falls scarlet-red, 
heavily flushed from center with a large blaze of brilliant reddish violet. Beard bronzy yellow. Well branched 
stalks? {iAmitola x:Golden) Treasure’ tessa svsere yep sesicrs screirsierctceeeans reese meee $1.50 
24 ‘7 am writing you just to say how pleased I am with my order of Irises. They are wonderful 
plants. Thanks for the gift also.’’—EVERGREEN NURSERY, Elko, Nevada. 
