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THE ROSE PINKS 
The Deeper and More Intense Shades 
; , Early 
BRILLIANT ROSE (Austin 53, Milestone Series) EM-42” 
season 
Mid 
ROSY FUTURE (Heller 48) MtoL-40” A great favorite of mine. Produces large flowers 
in great profusion. A rosy pink so deep it is almost red. Beard bronzy gold. Long blooming season. 
$1.50; 3 for $3.95 
! } 1954's fastest selling dollar Iris. Immense bright deep 
pink, almost crimson. Petals sparkle like gold dust. Pollen very fertile, even on Wm. Mohr; fine 
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Pollen plentiful. [The Red Douglas x China Maid}............... 
INSPIRATION Hm M-36” 
PINK BITONES, BICOLORS AND BLENDS 
Pleasing Color Combinations Attuned by Nature Herself 
» Midseason 
MAYTIME (Whiting ’50) * ML-40” If you want real excitement when your new 
Iris come into bloom, don’t overlook Maytime. Heralded as the finest rose-pink amoena, and 
a breeding triumph in a class that hybridizers have found difficult to improve. Standards 
pale orchid-pink, nicely rounded, cupped. Falls broad and round, deep rose, contrasting 
sharply with standards. So new and distinctive is its fresh clear coloring, it has evoked these 
comments of distinguished lIrisarians. H. J. Randall: “Quite unlike any Iris | have ever seen.” 
J. Wills: “I know of nothing else resembling it.”’ Your garden needs this beautiful new pink, 
with its individualistic appeal. AM’53 - {Pathfinder x Shannopin}..................... 
sibs. Suns. deat eer eS Peete ciearess sss. p9s00;7 3 for $17.95 
ALLINE ROGERS (Kleinsorge ’50) * LM-34” Not since the dawn of history 
has there been an Iris combining all these qualities—truly immense flowers often with 8- 
inch spread; wonderful horizontal falls of amazing substance, surpassing that of any other 
Iris; and a most delectable blending of peach, pink and alluring buff. Experienced breeders 
who see Alline Rogers often covet it more than any other. It offers so much, makes one’s 
imagination run wild on how it might be combined with many others. So outstanding it was 
named for the wife of a recent president of American Iris Society. Delightfully fragrant. 
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EASTER BONNET M-38” Here’s your Easter Bonnet with bands of gold upon it! 
Most colorful and spectacular pink | have. A rich yet soft pink, highlighted with brilliant 
yellow base to the petals and a narrow yellow edging. Huge, smoothly formed flowers in- 
variably attract visitors. May give tangerine-bearded pinks in the next generation. Try it. 
Sets seed well. At my new low price this probably the best dollar Iris in this entire catalog. 
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THE RED SELFS and NEAR SELFS 
In Hues of Crimson and Scarlet 
Earl 
SPELLBOUND (Linse 51) E to L-40” sf large, spectacular new red with wonder- 
ful horizontally flaring falls. Will hold you spellbound. A beautiful thing done in fiery red 
with smoothly blended golden hafts and a golden overlay on both standards and falls. It 
positively glows! Remains unfaded in hot sun, a rare quality for a bright blend. Has the 
delectable fragrance of spice pinks. HM’52 -— {Tobacco Road x Prairie Sunset}......... 
did. aodlood. on des oe SO BU CERES BRIC ASST EEE eee $6.00; 3 for $11.95 
ROSABELLA (Kleinsorge ’51) VE-48” Stands out across the garden due to its 
remarkable brilliance and depth of color—a deep rose red self with haft prominently 
flushed in metallic copper. A pleasing bronze orange beard completes the color harmony of 
this gorgeous flower. Very large, extra broad standards and falls. So imposing it will stop 
your visitors in their tracks! HM’52........................ $3.00; 3 for $5.95 
PACEMAKER (Lapham ’50) * EM-36” While we have had many fine reds, 
every Iris fan is eagerly looking for some real improvements in this popular class. Hence 
| am proud to present Mr. Lapham’s Pacemaker, which may well outdistance all other reds 
in commerce. It is much too new for final judgment, but it is unquestionably among the top 
few reds available today. A bright red self, exceptionally smooth and possessing a silken- 
like finish, with an absence of detracting haft venations. Center of attraction of the ’49 
Annual meeting of American Iris Society before introduction. Holds great promise as a 
breeding Iris. Pollen highly fertile; sets seed well. Mr. Lapham is using it extensively in his 
own breeding; already he has a series of remarkable red seedlings. HM’S0 — [Edward 
Patiala Se ROde WAVES teeter ac. tected cere tnae sieae news $3.00; 3 for $6.75 
SOLID MAHOGANY E to M-36” An imposing beauty in rich, dark tones of 
crimson. A large flower elegantly formed, smoothly finished. Article in July ’48 AIS Bul. by 
the late Elias Nelson comparing recent reds concluded: “Solid Mahogany combines virtually 
all desirable qualities, and | regard it as the best in the group.” HM’44; AM’47 - {City 
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Midseason 
BIG TIME (Lapham ’51) @®Hi M-39” An important new red from Greg Lapham 
and a splendid demonstration of what can be accomplished by planned breeding. Resulted 
from crossing Lapham’s highly inbred line with Cook’s brilliant red seedling from another 
long inbred line. An immense flower with bronzy red standards and falls of rosy red with a 
blackish overlay and a lustrous finish. Beard is heavy reddish-yellow. Really outstanding. 
Very impressive for its breeding potentialities. Full pedigree chart on request with every 
order for Big Time. Pollen abundant. [Red Waves x (Redward x Copper Rose)}........... 
re es dne De sem ngisting $9.00; 3 for $24.95 
PLUM PRETTY (DeForest ’49) M-34” A most unusual intriguing color, soft dark 
dusty crimson. A complete self with bright violet signal spot at the end of yellow beard. 
A new color that will be sought by flower arrangers due to its combining and harmonizing 
qualities. Pollen plentiful. HM’50 - {Calderilla x Tobacco Road}.............. $2.50 
ANT R¢ It is hard to imagine a 
more brilliant Iris than this very large and very deep pink self, for the color is actually betweeN 
that of Inspiration and Mulberry Rose, two of the very brightest Iris in the entire garden. Beard, 
unusually striking, nearly white. Well branched and a heavy bloomer with about ten flowers per 
stalk. This is the Snow Flurry x Inspiration cross No. 94 mentioned on page 30 of my Manual. 
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PHALANX-—Like a Christmas-tree ornament. See Novelties, page 40.............. $2.50 
QUECHEE—A grand non-fading red—$4.00 
QUECHEE (Knowlton 50) * M-37” Quechee has impressed me so much that | 
have taken a color picture of it and present it herewith to show you the intensity of its 
coloring and its wonderful flaring falls. A handsome garnet-red self with broad cupped 
standards, flaring falls and a thick short bronze beard. Unlike many reds, the flowers do 
not burn or fade under the hot sun and remain in fine condition due to their heavy sub- 
stance. Nicely branched and a very good grower. Pollen plentiful. HM’50; AM’53 — {Prince 
of Orange x Redyen}. Life-like photo above ................. $4.00; 3 for $8.95 
TECHNICOLOR (Whiting ’50) *H M-34” Of all the reds | have bloomed (and 
they are legion), | believe this is the nearest approach to true spectrum red yet achieved. 
A glowing ruby-mahogany red self that immediately attracts every visitor. Surpasses famous 
reds such as Ranger and Solid Mahogany for color and smoothness. Fully cold-hardy and 
very free-flowering. Comes from Garden Glory x Rocket, so it is easy to see where it gets its 
brilliance. Pollen plentiful, fertile. Great things are to be expected from this in breeding. 
Already it has produced some remarkable seedlings for Mrs. Whiting and also the famous 
Defiance for Chet Tompkins. HM’50, RU AM’53 ................ $5.00; 3 for $9.95 
Late 
GREAT DAY (Tompkins ’53) ® ML-36” My first offering in a new series of 
very outstanding reds bred by Chet Tompkins. Done in rich glowing carmine it combines the 
best features of both parents. The lovely flaring form of Ebony Echo has been retained and 
Manana has given more brilliance to the red coloring and a complete cleanness to the hafts. 
Flower has same heavy substance as both parents, with their non-burning qualities. Finish 
is rich and glossy with carmine-black overtones. Strong well-branched stalks with many 
buds. A great favorite with all who have seen it. Yes, it was a “great day’ when Chet found 
this among his seedlings. H€’52; HM’53 - [Ebony Echo x Manana}............ $20.00 
ALI BABA (Lyon ’52) * M-L-44” A sister seedling to The Mad Hatter whose deep 
maroon coloring contrasts with the bright red of Ali Baba. The standards are flushed with 
garnet-brown and the falls are deep brownish-garnet-red. Does not fade in the hot sun. 
Flower very large and impressive. Best garden effect obtained when planted where the 
afternoon sun filters through the blossoms. Pleasing fragrance. [Ranger x Cordovan]}.... 
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THE MAD HATTER (Lyon 51) M & L-42” A 1951 introduction that already has 
promise of leading the parade of dark, rich reds. Color is the deepest of maroon reds with 
velvety falls overlaid with blackish maroon. An imposing floweR abundantly produced on 
tall 3% foot stalks with good branching. From Ranger x Cordovan, and, like all of its sister 
seedlings, emits the sweetest and most pleasing fragrance. Crosses of this with Pacemaker 
and Technicolor represent the next major step in breeding better reds. May re-bloom. 
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FLAMING FIRE (Sass ’50) @ LM-38” From two of our most famous Iris, The 
Red Douglas crossed with Prairie Sunset, Sass Brothers have produced an immense flaming 
red hitone. Standards light red, infused with gold. Falls bright crimson red with a sharply 
contrasting yellow beard. A very heavy bloomer and a good increaser. Tall well-branched 
stalks. Yields fertile pollen, should be fine for crossing for better reds........ $2.50 
SARAH GOODLOE (Douglas ’49) ® ML38” A red of distinctive form and 
coloring. Standards arched, conical and pointed giving a very interesting effect. Dark crim- 
son standards, almost black maroon falls with velvety finish. A highly unique feature is 
that the hafts are almost green. Pollen plentiful. Pleasingly fragrant. H€’48; HM’49 - 
{Display x (Scarlet O'Hara x Soldano) x Gallant Leader)}..................... $2.50 
REGIS ROYAL (Marx 50) ML-38” A new giant that will appeal to Iris fanciers 
and especially those who desire something different in red Iris. An absolute self in rose 
tones and garnet red. Some of the experts consider this the nearest approach to true red 
yet attained. Visitors invariably refer to it as a striking ‘“‘red’” and not as a brown, copper, 
or purple as is the case with so many of the so-called red Iris. It will do wonders in bright- 
ening up your garden. [Prairie Sunset x Garden Magicl...................... $2.00 
RELENTLESS (P. Cook ’48) ML-38” A solid deep red extending throughout the 
whole flower, even including the hafts. Vigorous and hardy, and most dependable in bloom. 
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RED MAJESTY (Douglas '46) L-42” An extra large flower of exceptionally good 
form; flaring falls with excellent substance. Petals gently waved, slightly ruffled. A rose- 
red self with a bright yellow glow in center. Beard bright yellow ending in a distinct crest. 
Late flowering. H0’45; HM’48 $1.50 
You'll find the hardy REGELIAS and ONCOGELIAS much easier to grow than you think. Give them a try in’55 and you'll wonder 
how you gardened without them. Pages 6 to 8. He 
