HARMONIZING RED BICOLORS 
Scarlet and Coppery Orange, or Crimson and Blue or Lavender 
; Midseason 
FORT TICONDEROGA (Smith 48) = %* ML36” — Few if any Iris can surpass this for sheer 
| brilliance of harmonizing colors. Seems to spit fire from every corner of its petals. Picture standards 
, of Mars orange and burnt sienna, falls very velvety garnet-red. Haft is clean; sports a brilliant orange 
oeenCL, {MPI 3 Chee COW) on.0c5 non oocbscoss sauseceue Ge ceonouubecse $2.50; 3 for $4.95 
FALL DAYS (Smith 47) = M43” Vivid autumn colors in your spring Iris garden! Imagine 
standards rose and bronze, with a shimmering iridescence of metallic cloth. Falls deep rosy brown, 
with a chestnut brown base and a velvet effect. Flowers very large, 5 x 5 inches, exceptionally re- 
sistant to fading. HM’47 — [Matula x Orange Glow}.............. $2.00; 3 for $3.95 
AZTEC INDIAN (Buss '49) EM-38” A splendid new contribution to the blended 
variegatas, those with only moderate contrast between standards and falls, resulting in 
exceptional color harmony. Standards ruffled, yellow with a faint but complete infusion 
of red, and with a sparkling iridescence. Falls velvety, rich dark scarlet, with a decorative 
light line the full length down the center. A brilliant variegata of high quality, introduced 
in 1949 at $20. [Brown Thrasher x Gypsy } $1.50 
CONTRASTING RED BICOLORS 
Bold Variegatas in Red and Yellow 
Midseason 
HIGH COMMAND (Long 45) * M34” My color plate is so true to life that the flower 
: hardly needs description. The yellow standards have remarkable clarity of coloring and the blackish crimson 
falls have a leathery substance with remarkable ability to withstand storms. An extra large flower com- 
manding the attention of all visitors because of its size, coloring and the abundance of bloom. A ‘‘must’’ 
for every seeker of the finest in Iris, at a moderate price. {Eternal City x Louvois} $1.50 
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STATEN ISLAND (Smith 47) = %* ML-38” — Ace of variegatas, and the standard by which others 
are judged. Has earned this enviable reputation due to real superiority. Remarkable clarity, brilliance of 
coloring. Exceptionally long blooming season. Standards domed, bright old gold with a metallic sheen like 
gold cloth. Falls very flaring, velvety red, broadly edged the same color as standards. Never fails to inspire 
exclamations of delight. Place it where you will in your garden and your visitors will quickly congregate 
at this point. HM’48; AM’51 - [The Red Admiral x City of Lincoln}......... $3.00; 3 for $5.95 
MEXICAN FIESTA (Lyell ’49) ® L40” One of the most brilliant of the variegatas and a 
real eye-catcher. Standards vivid orange-yellow with golden glints. Falls Chinese red, lightly flecked light 
orange with coppery pattern around the full golden beard which gives added life and light. Strong stalks 
with good branching. Excellent pollen. [Brown Thrasher x Prairie Sunset]...$3.00; 3 for $8.25 
THE BRONZE BITONES and BICOLORS 
Novel Color Patterns to Add Interest to Your Garden 
Midseason 
ORIENTAL GLORY (Salbach ’50) *H M-30” One of the two Iris | nominate as 1955's 
most outstanding varieties. This is the new name of the variety which received so many favorable com- 
ments as Oriental Splendor. Everyone | talked to seemed to have it on their ‘‘must-get’’ list. The color 
and brilliance are dramatic. Standards domed, glistening mahogany red; falls flaring, rich mahogany 
brown, changing to gold at haft with a brilliant violet-blue blaze in the center of the falls. Get this and 
enter it at the next flower show. HM’52 — [Brilliant Amber x Sultan’s Robe seedling].............. 
I eas $7.50; 3 for $14.95 
LADY ALBRIGHT (Muhlestein 50) * ML-36” From two brilliant parents comes this vivid 
newcomer that will make a spotlight of attention in any garden. A vivacious flower that is simply alive 
with color. Standards, intense coppery-brown; falls, brilliant rosy violet, neatly edged in bright copper. 
GC49- HMbOeniVeishea x Bronzed Coppenhjecacce vac sane slo sonia $5.00; 3 for $9.95 
BROWN SUEDE (Heller '48) M-30” A handsome and distinctive new bitone. Standards well 
domed, enticing satiny golden brown. Falls rich and velvety or suede-like dark true chestnut brown. 
Nicely branched stalks often carrying as many as 12 buds. Pollen liberally produced. {Junaluska x 
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For Garden Accent—HIGH COMMAND—Only $1.50 
BOLD COPPER (Sass '50) * 1-38” Lovely medium toned brownish- 
copper well displayed on exceptionally fine low branched stalks. Slightly ruf- 
fled, very pleasing. Color enlivened by a sparkling glow. Pollen abundant. 
{((Golden Age x Prairie Sunset) x Ola Kala)) x Tobacco Road}.............. 
Fe Toho eee es ETE! OER CEO RCT oe eee $3.50; 3 for $6.95 
AMBER GEM (Salbach 46) M-36” Perpetual Trophy for best stalk, 
’53 Sacramento Iris show. Large blooms in an appealing blend of bright chest- 
nut and gold. Standards rich golden brown shading to golden beige. Large 
broad falls bright chestnut brown with prominent veining of deeper brown. 
Large beautifully poised blooms. Branching exceptional, often starting at 
ground. Profuse pollen. Fragrant. HM’47......... $1.50; 3 for $3.95 
RAINBOW ROOM (Sass ’46) ML-34” This bewitching new flower 
brings together many of the colors of the Rainbow. Seldom does one see such 
extraordinary placement of colors, so many multiple shadings. Flower seems 
as if lighted from within; surface of falls sparkles as if dusted with gold crys- 
tals. Form of the flower is about perfect and there is a lovely ruffling that adds 
character to the bloom. Follen abundant. HM’47; AM’51 - [Y Blend #50-36 
(Sass. H.P.) x Matula} Color photo below.........................- 
You'll Like RAINBOW ROOM—$2.00 
$2.00 
BRONZE and COPPER BLENDS and FANCIES 
Superb New Color Minglings 
Midseason 
AL BORAK (DeForest ’52) *H M-36” A sensational Iris that is in great demand among the 
Iris fanciers. The largest of all the horizontal-fall browns. Imagine falls 342” to 4” across by 32” long, 
with hafts a full 2” wide. Standards glowing copper with a gold undertone. Falls lively brown-russet. 
Already demonstrated to pass its remarkable broad form on to its offspring. You could pick no finer 
variety to use as a parent to work along this line. HC’49; HM’53 - [(Her Grace x Prairie Sunset) x 
COTE NON na. codon cnbosnmedeniocsnesecGC HH Debora aac poo conor $9.00; 3 for $24.95 
PLACER MAID (Austin ’52) M-24” A lovely new fancy done in pastel tints. Standards rich 
rufous buff, with style crests in bright orange-buff appearing between them. Falls vary from white, 
flushed with lavender, to deep lavender brushed in white, in what is termed a ‘fancy’ pattern. Falls 
edged with a broad band of buff, decorated with an intricate pattern of fine needlework in dark brown. 
Harmonizing bronze beard, tipped gold. One lady who saw this at our gardens remarked it reminded her 
of the elegance of the wild eastern Lady’s Slipper...................-. $5.00; 3 for $9.95 
PLACERITA (Miess ’50) M-36” A superb descendant of the famous Tobacco Road, having a 
more intense color and a more golden hue; also it has more vigorous growing habits. A large beautifully 
ruffled flower in a color resulting from a mingling of rich gold, copper and brown, blended together to 
form a harmonious whole. Sparkles as if sprinkled with gold dust. Falls wide, flaring horizontally. Low 
manence) dt lolaway onl MEUIRU. s:oceodososmbaecencpoUecuenoTdos $5.00; 3 for $9.95 
BURNING DRIFTWOOD (Milliken ’51) * 36” A “must” for every expert flower ar- 
ranger and for every home gardener who likes to have Iris of novel coloring for decorations about 
the house. Ground color like mellowed driftwood with a glowing orange beard from which radiate a 
myriad of colors—blues, violets and golds. Much like the fantastic coloring in burning driftwood. 
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GENERAL PATTON (Kleinsorge '47) @®® ML-38” One of the great achievements of a 
great breeder. Bold and commanding with a remarkably intense rich red-brown color glowing with a 
wondrous metallic luster of burnished bronze. Petals broad, ruffled. A huge Iris with a spread often 
exceeding 7 inches. Has breeding possibilities for blends and reds. Fragrant. HM’47 -— {#310 x Bryce 
Canyon } $2.00 
“The Iris ‘Placer Maid’ and ‘Pink Pinafore’ arrived in wonderful condition, They are 25 
the finest rhizomes I ever saw.’—Mrs, C. C. O’Brien, Greensboro, North Carolina. 
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