IRIS IN LAVENDER and ORCHID 
Lovely Colorings to Remind You of Tropical Orchids 
Midseason 
FANCYANCY (Austin '53)  %* EM-42” — The largest and finest self-colored Fancy | 
have ever seeN. A little like Aladdin’s Wish, but a flower of much more elegance and refinement. 
Standards silvery lilac, well-substanced, beautifully waved. Falls deep amethysT, veined in white 
over entire surface. Delicate brown lacework and stippling at haft. Harmonizing bronzy-gold beard. 
Style crests light lilac yellow. Superb branching with 8 to 12 flowers per stalk. A very distinctive 
flower of queenly elegance. [M-176 x 638]}..................00. $7.50; 3 for $14.95 
LOTTIE LEMBRICH — Like old-fashioned lilacs, with red beard. Page 40............. $7.50 
BENTON BEATRICE — Soft pleasing mauve, apricot-tangerine beard. Page 40........ $7.50 
PASTELLA (Hall ’53) ® M-36” An extra large lavender-rose self with flamingo pink 
parentage. Beard tangerine orange. Of medium height and with limited branching, but so outstand- 
ing otherwise as to attract attention from all visitors............. $7.50; 3 for $20.55 
EVENGLOW M-36” Probably the largest lavender—so large it will astound you. | 
measured flowers 742” across and 6” high. A lovely lobelia violet with a rosy cast. Flowers well 
tailored withiunsUrpassed substanceomncw.. comme rence re nero tenner nea $1.25 
WHITES With LAVENDER INFLUENCE 
Deeper Colored Buds Add Much Charm to This Group 
Midseason 
BLUE ANGEL WINGS (McKee ’49) ® M-38” A large and lovely blue-white of unique 
character. Appears like a light blue, powdered over white. A praiseworthy flower of great charm 
and beauty. A vigorous grower. [Snow Flurry x (Misty Rose x Miobelle) x Snow Flurry) } 
AEE OI TPT It lea AOS RMS Gy RRA PD Pet aBe lS Se Sg P | $2.00; 3 for $5.50 
WHITE SMOKE (Rees ’50) ML-42” From the creator of Snow Flurry comes this stunning 
big blue-white Snow Flurry seedling that starts at midseason and continues to the last, carrying 
the famed ruffled loveliness of Snow Flurry to the end of the Iris season. Inclined to be even 
larger and has much heavier substance. Every indication points to comparable breeding possibilities, 
which places it just on the threshold. Be among the first to try it. [Snow Flurry x Sdlg; “Big 
RASPBERRY RIBBON—Bold new plicata—$7.50 
The VIOLET BITONES and BICOLORS 
Amoenas, Neglectas and Others 
Midseason 
TRAIL BLAZER (Milliken ’51) M-44” A fascinating and almost indescribable 
blend of colors. A fiery red-mulberry with a startlingly brilliant blaze of blue in the center 
of the falls. A touch of ruby-red flanks the cinnamon beard. Tannish tones touch the stand- 
ards and border the falls in a quaint fashion. A novel and distinctive flower that will appeal 
to all who like brilliant color effects....................... $4.50; 3 for $8.95 
PRETTY PANSY (Sass ’49) * 36” Entrancing and different is this remarkable 
deep indigo-blue Iris with a striking white area at the haft. When a visitor sees this for the 
first time there is always an exclamation of surprise and delight. Plant it to attract atten- 
tion. HM’50 - {Bertha Gersdorff x Moonlit Sea}............. $2.00; 3 for $5.50 
Late 
CRITERION (Douglas ’51) *H ML-38” The finest amoena | have ever bloomed. 
Geddes Douglas has bred amoenas for some time and this is one of his greatest achieve- 
ments. Well-domed standards practically pure white with faintest hint of lilac. Falls very 
rich dark velvety violet with an attractive white edging. Beard bright lemon yellow sharply 
contrasting with dark falls. Simply superb for the hybridizer as it has abundant pollen and 
sets seed heavily. Its seedlings have proved better than those from any other line of 
amoena breeding. Already from Criterion have come the new “Bright Hour’ and “‘Queen’s 
Taste.” HM’52 - [Extravaganza x Wabash} $8.00; 3 for $15.95 
PRETENDER — A real color break. Novelties, page 40...................... $7.50 
HELEN COLLINGWOOD (Smith ’49) * ML-40” In Helen Collingwood, Ken- 
neth Smith has given us what is probably the loveliest of all neglectas. You can easily see 
why when you know that it comes from two such outstanding parents as Extravaganza and 
Louise Blake. A brilliant creation with light lavender standards and flaring bright violet- 
purple falls. Blooms are of heavy substance and daintily ruffled at the edges. Outstanding. 
UAT RA MEY a5, ontcbctear communes ecabare naan ce Gbone $7.50; 3 for $14.95 
BLUE DRAPES (Tharp 53) (®) ML-38” A larger and finer flower in the ever- 
popular pattern of Amigo, which is the seed parent. Yields no pollen and is a difficult par- 
ent, so it may have an upset number of chromosomes. But if it can be induced to set seeds, 
it should give some splendid new blood for neglectas and amoenas. Light blue standards 
contrasting with deep, velvety purple falls with yellow beards. [Amigo x ((Lord of June x 
ESN) ARI) a cac ops anncasnood snoesoowoeode one $4.00; 3 for $10.95 
THE LAVENDER BITONES and BICOLORS 
Lovely Color Blendings 
Midseason 
EL DORADO MAID (Austin ’54, Milestone Series) M-33” A very pretty Iris 
of quite novel form in that the falls are quite strongly convex as in some true Oncos, 
although this has no Onco in its ancestry. Standards smooth buff, daintily flushed and 
marbled lilac; falls bright amethyst with a distinct yellowish-buff border; style arms 
strongly arched causing the light yellow crests to project out in an interesting manner. 
Lots of pollen. [Miss California x self}..................0.. $2.00; 3 for $3.95 
Late 
GOLDEN SYMPHONY (Horton ’44) VL-36” A symphony of colors, appealing 
to all who favor the softer tints. Standards, bright light yellow; falls, bright heliotrope 
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$1.50; 3 for $3.35 
THE WHITE PLICATAS 
Decorated in Lavender, Violet or Rosy-brown 
On Previous Pages: Pink, Red, Blue and Yellow Plicatas 
Early 
RASPBERRY RIBBON (Schreiner 51) =* EM-34” — Once seen, never to be forgot- 
ten. Most stunning of plicatas—even surpassing the sensational Minnie Colquitt, which it 
somewhat resembles. Raspberry Ribbon is much more of a real raspberry tone, a bright 
exciting color, applied generously and boldly, so it carries clear across the garden. Also, 
the contrast is sharper, flower is fresher, brighter and starchier. Standards almost solid 
raspberry coloring except for a slight flush of white. Falls dazzling white made ever so 
prominent by the wide edging of pure raspberry. An Iris that draws Iris lovers with a 
powerful magnetic force. Plant it where you will; your visitors will find it and stand in 
admiration. HM’51; AM’53. Life-like photo at left.........................0... $7.50 
WOODMONT PLUME (Mitchell-LaFrenz 54) ® EM-37” A huge, heavy 
substanced fancy plicata that everyone raves over. Standards gaily stippled in burgundy. 
The rounded falls are widely spread, heavily edged with the same color. Due to its size 
and the impression it makes on the public, it is considered to be a fine show flower. Already 
there are reports that it is proving to be a good breeder....$10.00; 3 for $27.50 
Midseason 
NEW HOPE (DeForest 50) M-36” A crisp extra large ruffled flower with a 
spread of 7”. White standards heavily dotted with light violet blue. Falls leathery, ruffled, 
with pure white center and a 1” border of light violet blue. Beard harmonizing greyish 
lilac, tipped yellow. Copious pollen. HC’49; HM’51............ $3.00; 3 for $5.95 
KING’S JESTER (Stevens '48) M-38” Uniquely different, is this striking flower 
that is so heavily patterned it almost seems as if it had Onco blood. Picture falls of silvery 
white boldly penciled and lined in deep violet with rosy maroon margins. The intense colora- 
tion of the veining in contrast to the background makes this most individualistic and re- 
minds one of the markings on a butterfly’s wing. Imported from New Zealand.......... 
$1.50; 3 for $3.95 
WHITES With YELLOW INFLUENCE 
Pure White with Throats of Gold 
Midseason 
SURRENDER (Tompkins 51) = @ ML-38” A distinctive white of novel coloring. 
A very large, broad-petaled and nicely tailored flower that looks as if it might well have 
been cut from thick white velvet. The upper part of the fall is smooth canary yellow, flowing 
from the throat onto the hafts and outer edges of the white falls. A strange, indefinable 
pink glow seems to permeate the whole flower; this is not surprising since Pink Tower was 
the pollen parent. Pollen plentiful. HM’53 - {Lamplit Hour x Pink Tower}...... $7.00 
HUMMING BIRD (Knowlton 52) = M-40” An unusual color combination, very ap- 
pealing. Crisp fluted standards of Egyptian buff; broad flaring falls of white, lightly bordered 
buff. Center illuminated by a deep glow accentuated by bright orange beard. Heavily ruf- 
fled. Puts on a show few Iris can equal. HC’50; HM’52 — [Snow Flurry x Daybreak}...... 
$5.00; 3 for $9.95 
SPRING ROMANCE —Floriferous frosty cream-white, 7” blooms. Page 40..$3.50 
GRECIAN ROBE (Heller ’48) m@ M-46” Has repeatedly won blue ribbons at 
Iris shows in various parts of the country. An extra large luscious creamy white, with a 
gold border on both standards and falls. Remarkable for its wide falls, perfect flowers, 
excellent branching. An excellent seed parent. {(Sungold x Chosen) x E. B. Williamson}. 
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blending to glistening gold at the edges and at the deep yellow haft. Large, late. HM’50 — +--+ --- ee erence cere e cece sees estes steerer ceteeetsese tect ees $1.50 
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30 “I cannot really thank you enough for the pleasure your iris have given me. Everything seems perfectly hardy even though we had frightful weather last winter. Zero weather, 
followed by rain and at times there was no good snow-cover. Mission Madonna is one of the loveliest things in my garden.” 
—Beverly McDonald, Point Anne, Ontario, Canada. 
