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Movin’ time ain’t much fun,—mighty glad the
task’s all done. Lookin’ ahead to sunny May, and
hopin’ it'll be that way! To latest varieties to bloom
this year, from Sable Night to Privateer. Think
there’ll be many a reason for enjoyment of this
Iris Season. Best Wishes to your garden, too, and

may we hear again from you.

Fred DeForest

Route 3, Box 363 Canby, Oregon

Ves aud That

No doubt some one could write a romantic tale of our “travels” in 54,
but will spare you the details! and say only that we are happy to be in this
Canby district, and like our new location.

From the garden there is a fine view of Mt. Hood. And our neighbors
grow everything from acres of asparagus to pansies. Including dahlias,
lilies, roses, chrysanthemums and gladiolus. We are across the way from
a large planting of dahlias, and the color display all summer is gorgeous.

On the road to the Morgan-Beattie garden, we pass the Ellis pansy
and primrose planting. Another block or two, and it’s Mrs. Oliver’s “Pansy
Basket.” The Gladiolus Show in Canby is famous. Then add to all this
the fact that we are only a few minutes drive from Daffodil Haven, and
you can pardon our enthusiasm.

Pm writing this on a bright day in February, by a window overlooking
a vista of fine old trees and picturesque farm buildings. And in the garden,
the Iris are several inches high, husky-looking, and showing every indica-
tion of excellent increase. Weather permitting, there will be a good dis-
play, and hope you will be along this way.

Our garden is located only a short distance off Ferry Road. Coming
from Canby, (out North Holly Street) turn left at the Canby Ferry sign.
Straight ahead on this road, then around three short turns, and on to the
second place on the right.

The soil here is excellent, and may be worked during any month of
the year, which more than revolutionizes our work—allowing more time
for the hybridizing, or just enjoying the view.

The Region 13 meeting will be held in Oregon this season, and we are
told that everyone is grateful that our planting is now so accessible. Happy
to oblige!

JOIN
The American Iris Society

3902 Hillsboro Road
NASHVILLE, TENNESSE

Annual Membership, $4.00

1955 Wutreductions

NIGHT 'N DAY. From top to bottom of the color plate. Standards, palest
“Hortense Violet” (Ridgway). Falls, “Fluorite Violet” overlaid
velvety black. A near-amoena in violet, rather than the usual ‘“‘blue’’
combination. Flowers are large and smooth, on a tall, well-branched
stalk. A distinct variety. $30.00

RANCHERO. A brown self. By comparison, the nearest to true brown.
Iridescent flowers are large, of flaring form, with wide standards
and falls. Color in Ridgway, between “Sudan” and “ Amber.”
Three flowers out at once, well displayed on a 38-inch stalk. $15.00

COUNTRY EDITOR. This very large, tall, all-yellow ground sister seed-
ling of “By Line” has wide, rounded falls of deep yellow, lightly
marked brown. Wide standards. Well displayed on a 40-inch
stalk. $20.00

ELYSIAN. Evenly spaced on a 38-inch stalk, the extra large, ruffled
flowers are very attractive. A self of light “Sulphine Yellow,” by
Ridgway. The standards measure 3x3 inches. The flaring, ruffled
falls 3x3% inches, with seven inch spread. Excellent substance.
While the variety has no plicata markings, it is from pollen of a
lemon-chrome colored seedling of Blue Shimmer, on Cloudcap.

$20.00

CORALLINA. Real substance and good form in a medium sized tangerine
bearded pink. Not over 30 inches tall. It has been termed the
brightest pink of all. Crossed with Cloudcap, it produced very in-
teresting results. Corallina is a seedling of Carabella by pollen of

Pink Sensation. $10.00

ELFIN TRACERY. Crisp white of rounded form, good substance, and lace-
like edge on standards and falls. Falls are wide, with a bright yellow
haft. Wide, closed standards. The large flowers are well-spaced on
a 36-inch stalk. From pink-blend seedling and Pinnacle. $10.00 -

CANBY SUNSET. We enjoy especially beautiful sunsets here, whether
looking East toward the changing colors on Mt. Hood or toward
the western sky beyond the Molalla. Soft shades of apricot-
flamingo, as in this Iris variety, which has the best form and sub-
stance, I believe, of any of these “apricot” hues from pink breeding.
Vigorous grower. Tall stalk. The fine, large flowers of “Warm
Buff” (Ridgway) are shaded salmon-pink on the styles, hafts, and
center of standards. Near self-beard, rather than the bright red.

Closed standards. $10.00

Recent DeForest Originations

ARGUS PHEASANT—

(1948) Large, smooth, flaring
flowers of golden Argus brown,
on a tall, well-branched stalk.
Award of Merit 1950. Dykes
Medal, 1952. In fourth place in
the “100 Best” for 1954. $2-50

AL BORAK—

(1952) A very large russet-cop-
per flower having wide, spread-
ing falls with extremely wide
hafts. From an entirely different
line of breeding, as this variety
has neither Casa Morena nor To-
bacco Road in its pedigree. Hon-
orable Mention, 1952. $9.00

BLACK ORCHID—

(1950) Large, flaring, dark
purple flower on tall stalk. Par-
ent of Texas Way. $2.50

BLUE SNOWFLAKE—

(1953) Flowers well displayed
on a tall, sturdy stalk. Standards
of this variety slightly tinted
blue on white ground, and inter-
estingly lined deeper blue. Falls
dark violet-blue. Pattern of stand-
ards makes this variety distinct.

$15.00

BRIGHT GEM—

(1953) By Ridgway, color is
golden Kaiser brown and Hays
Russet, with falls overlaid Mor-
occo Red. Wide, rounded falls,
with smooth, wide haft. Late
blooming. $15.60

BY-LINE—

(1954) Height 40 inches and
over. Excellent branching. Stand-
ards, Corinthian Purple (Ridg-
way). Falls, yellow heavily bor-
dered with color of the standards.
No. 5-47B is the parent of this
interesting new plicata of real
size, form and Substance. $20.00

CANYON SKY—

(1954) Height 33 inches. Closed
standards of pale Campanula
blue. (Ridgway). Falls, mulberry
purple, darkening to deep violet
at the bronzed beard. The bright
bronzed hafts of this variety
make it distinctive. The semi-
flaring falls are bordered with
color of the standards. A clump
is very colorful. $15.00

CAPTAIN FROM CASTILE—

(1951) Rich, yellow-ground pli-
cata, with brownish markings.
Standards and_ styles flushed
reddish-brown. Tall stalk. A fav-
orite with plicata fans. Honor-
able Mention 1952. $3.50

CAROLINE JANE—

(1951) This beautiful, clean
flower of glistening white, tinted
and marked with light blue vio-
let, is much admired and has
been praised as “the finest of
all” in this color class. Very
large, ruffled flowers on a tall,
well-branched stalk. Honorable
Mention, 1951. $9.00

CASA MORENA—

(1943) Large, chestnut brown
blend. Award of Merit, 1946. Par-
ent of Argus Pheasant. $1.00

CLEAR SAILING—

(1950) This is a distinct and
different yellow. A clear, clean
“Pinard Yellow” by Ridgway,
with deeper coloring at the haft.
excellent form and _ substance.
Honorable Mention 1950. $3.50

CLOUDCAP—

(1950) The largest and tallest
of all the tangerine-bearded
pinks. One enthusiastic Iris grow-
er writes,—‘“the finest of all va-
rieties, in my Oklahoma garden.”
Award of Merit 1953. $6.00

Recent DeForest Originations

COLONEL PRIMROSE—

(1951) A sparkling lemon
chrome flower, with horizontal,
ruffled falls. Excellent substance.
From Ola Kala and Tobacco
Road. $5.00

COLOR CARNIVAL—

(1949) Startling color contrast.
Bright pink, with tangerine
beard and conspicuous purple
haft. Honorable Mention ath

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COPPER RIVER—

(1945) Tan ground; falls over-
laid copper. An interesting par-
ent. One of its offspring being
the well-liked new variety, Al
Borak. $1.00

EBONY ISLE—

(1949) Rich, smooth flower of
darkest red purple, with black
overlay. No haft markings. Hon-
orable Mention 1950. $2.50

ENVOY—

(1948) Another rich, dark one.
Wide, nearest to black falls.
Smooth haft. $3.00

FIRST VIOLET—

(1952) Large, ruffled flowers,
well spaced on a tall, sturdy
stalk. Self of clean, sparkling
“Manganese Violet.’”’ Wide, clean
haft. A new color break. Honor-
able Menticn, 1953. $20.00

FRANCES KENT—

(1951) An outstanding and dis-
tinct variety. One of the most
fascinating to come from tanger-
ine-bearded breeding. The stand-
ards of this variety are char-
treuse cream, flushed pink. Falls
cream, with pinkish-tangerine
beard. A favorite with connois-
seurs. From Pennsylvania, this

comment: “Frances Kent still the
most outstanding for lovely color
and all good qualities.” Award of
Merit 1954. $7.50

FORT SILL—

(1955) Bright golden Dresden
brown and Honey Yellow, with
wide, flaring falls. Heavy brown
beard. Well-branched 36-inch
stalk. $7.50

GALA FINALE—

(1950) One of the brightest of
the plicata group. Deep yellow
ground, heavily marked and
flushed “Indian Red.” Honorable
Mention 1952. $3.50

GARNET FLAME—

(1952) Bi-tone of golden russet
and bright garnet brown. Bril-
liant and outstanding in our
worst weather. $5.00

GAY BORDER—

(1949) Tall plicata. White
ground, heavily shaded and
stitched rosy maroon, Honorable
Mention 1949, $1.50

GOLDEN PLOVER—
(1951) This large, smooth, gold-
en tan is well spaced on a 38-

inch stalk. Honorable Mention
1951. $5.00

GOLDENDALE—

(1953) A clean yeliow flower
with center flush of bright
“orange.” $7.50

GYPSY CLASSIC—

(1950) A flaring, smooth flower
of henna and golden brown, hav-
ing gold styles and bright orange
beard. Classic form and excellent
substance. Honorable mention
1952: $5.00

Recent DeForest Originations

HONOR BRIGHT—

(1951) Chrome yellow ground
plicata, with center of falls
white. Honorable Mention Boaen

INDIAN NATION—

(1952) Red and brown blend,
named after the Oklahoma song.
A tall variety with flowers hav-
ing an enameli-like finish. $5.00

IRISH CHARM—

(1952) Sky blue over a white
ground. Leather-like substance,
with satin sheen. Charmingly
ruffled, and horizontal falls. $7.50

JAVA JEWEL—

(1951) By Ridgway, a bright
“Old Gold.” Iridescent, smooth
flower of excellent form and sub-
stance that takes any weather,
and blooms over a long period.

LAKE SHANNON—

(1945) Graceful flower of medi-
um blue, with self beard. Honor-
able Mention 1946. $1.00

LANTANA—

(1945) Very brilliant variety
difficult to describe. Tan ground,
flushed with hues of the golden
lantana. Tall. $15.00

"LINA BETH—

(1954) Height 36 inches, with
excellent branching. Large, crisp
flowers measuring to seven
inches. From tangerine-bearded
pink breeding, it is a delicately
tinted white with pinkish beard.

$20.00

LOCKWOOD—

(1947) One of the brightest of
the brown-red blends, having an

attractive blue blaze on the falls.
Good form, and substance On a
tall stalk. $1.50

LURA—

(1952) This is a very large
flower, on a tall stalk. Ruffled,
flaring falls. Violet blend, with
brown infusion, and blue blaze
on falls. $7.56

MARJiIE—
(1950) Medium sized, very ruf-
fled deep yellow. Eleven to sev-

enteen flowers on a well-branch-
ed stalk. $2.56

MARSALA—

(1951) “Persian Rose” self, with
tangerine-red beard. Good size,

form and substance. $7.50
MELODIST—

(1946) Henna blend. Honorable
Mention 1947. $1.25
NEW HOPE—

(1950) A crisp, ruffled, heavily
patterned white ground plicata.
Tall, with excellent branching.
Parent of Caroline Jane. Honor-
able Mention 1951. $3.00

NIGHT STORM—

(1954) A quiet, yet noticeable
variegata. Bronzed standards,
changing to golden Anilene Yel-
low (Ridgway). Falls velvety
blackish purple. Orange beard.
From Black and Guld + Red
Torch. $8.00

ORELIO—

(1947) Bright brown-red, on tali
stalk. Honorable Mention 1948.

Recent DeForest Originations

PLUM PRETTY—

(1949) A trim, smooth, plum-
colored self of excellent sub-
stance. Color “Grape” in color
chart. Honorable Mention 1950.

$2.50

REHOBETH—

(1953) And now we've arrived
at “Peace in the Valley.” So right
for this pale sky blue “soul sat-
isfying” variety. Tne flowers
have a_ satin-like sheen, and
measure seven inches, and more.
Excellent form and _ substance.
The quality of this Iris must be
seen to pe fully appreciated.
Honorable Mention 1954. ....$25.00

RODEO—

(1947) Very large _ plicata.
Brighter coior than Tiffanja, one
of its parents. Honorable Men-
tion 1949. $1.50

SERGEANT BUCK—

(1953) From Casa Morena and
Melodist, this is one of the very
brightest of brown blends. $10.00

SPARKIE—

(1953) Intriguing variety from
plicata breeding. One might say
“exotic.” Standards flushed Prus-
sian Red. Falls, cadmium yellow,
deeper in the center, and heavily
lined and burdered Prussian Red.
The beard is orange-brown, ex-
tending far out on the falls, and
continued as a brown line to the
border. Photogenic! $7.50

SPRING SONNET—

(1953) Large flowers, having
white standards and cream-yel-
low falls. Tall, well-branched
stalk. Tangerine-beareded pinks
in its pedigree. $15.00

TEDEW—

(1954) Iridescent golden tan
and “lime green.” Ruffled falls,
with center of blue-lavender.

515.00

TEXAS WAY—

(1954) And this dark one is big!
Wide, rounded falls, nearly hori-
zontal. Wide, closed standards.
Like its parent, Black Orchid, it
can take the weather. $20.00

THREE SISTERS—
(1941) Color contrast of creamy

yellow standards and violet-red
falls. $1.00

TIFFANJA—

(1942) Colonial Buff. with wide
white falls. Plicata pattern light
brown. Award of Merit 1946. ..... 6¢C

WHITE PRAIRIES~—

(1954) Tall white, with wide
standards, and wide, rounded
falls. Pale yellow beard. The very
large, flaring flowers have ex-
cellent substance and are well!
displayed on a 40-inch, perfectly
branched stalk. Parentage: Helen
McGregor + [ (Snow Furry +
Silver Susie) + Chivalry]. $12.00

Specials

NO. 4. Select from this group, three or more varieties,—one of a kind, to
be shipped Postpaid at ONE-THIRD OFF THE LIST PRICE.
Thus:. one each of Argus Pheasant, Black Orchid and Plum
Pretty, list value $7.50, will be sent for $5.00.

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When ordering from the above group, a selection for which we would
receive $18.00 or over (list price, $27.00 or more) select one of the follow-
ing, extra.

Fort Sill Golden Plover Gypsy Classic Party Dress

NO. 2. Select from this group, five or more varieties,—one of a kind, to

be shipped Postpaid at ONE-THIRD OFF THE LIST PRICE.

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When ordering from Group 2, a selection for which you would send
$35.00 or over (list value not less than $54.00), select an additional $10.00
list value from Group 1. For instance, one Java Jewel ($5.00) and one
Pink Sensation ($5.00) could be had as extras with your Group 2
selection.

Selected List

BALLERINA—

(Hall 1951) Ruffled, wide-pet-
aled light pink. Award of Merit.
1953. $5.00

CASTLE ROCK—
(Loomis 1953) Fine white and
blue plicata. H.M. 1953. $5-00

CHAR-MAIZE—

(Lyon 1949) Unusual greenish
yellow of good form and _ sub-
stance. Award of Merit 1952. $5.00

CHINESE WHITE—

(McKee 1952) Large ruffled
white; wide petals. Honorable
Mention 1952. $8.00

CHIVALRY—
(Wills 1944) Superb medium
blue. Dykes Medal 1947. $1.00

COLUMBIA—

(Tompkins 1952) Fine form in
medium blue. Honorable Mention
eves $12.00

HALLMARK—

(Hall 1954) Large. smooth
flower in the color range of Mel-
ody Lane. Honorable Mention
1954. $20.00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY—

(Hall 1952) Very popular tan-
gerine-bearded pink. Award of
Merit 1954. $8.00

HELEN COLLINGWOOD—
(Smith 1949) Standards white,

tinted blue. Falls, viclet. Award

of Merit 1952. $7.50

HELEN McGREGOR—
(Graves 1946) A classic in pale
blue. Dykes Medal 1949, $1.50

INCA CHIEF—
(Mitsch 1952) A very fine gold-
en bronze. Award of Merit 1954
$10.00

MARY RANDALL—

(Fay 1951) A sensation in rosy.
orchid with tangerine beard.
Fine form and substance. Dykes
Medal 1954. $15.00

MASKED BALL—

(Buss 1949) Unusual plicata,
having white falls, with dark
blue-purple standards. Honorable
Mention 1952. $1.75

MAY HALL—

(Hall 1954) Mr. Hall considers
this to be the top variety of his
long line of pinks. Very large
flower. Honorable Mention 1954.

$25.09

MAYTIME~—.

(Whiting 1950) Very large, tall,
pink bi-color. Award of Merrit
1953. $9.00

MORNING BRIGHT—

(Cook 1951) Bi-tone of creamy
buff and old rose. Honorable
Mention 1952. $6.06

NATIVE DANCER—
(Fay 1954) Tangerine bearded
peach pink. Substance and flare.
$20.00

OLA KALA—
(Sass 1943) Tall; brilliant yel-
low. Dykes Medal 1948, $1.00

PARADISE PINK—

(Lapham 1950) Deep pink, with
heavy coral-red beard. Award of
Merit 1952. $5.00

PINK FORMAL—

(Muhlestein 1949) Large,
broad-petaled flower of salmon
pink. Award of Merit 1951. $4.00

PINK PLUME—
(Schreiner 1951) Large, orchid
pink. Award of Merit 1954. $3.00

Selected List

PINK SENSATION—
(Hall 1948) Very popular light
pink. Award of Merit 1952. $5.00

PRETENDERK—

(Cook 1951) Amber yellow
standards; blue purple falis. Dis-
tinct bi-color. $10

PRIVATEER—

(Tompkins 1954) A smooth
very fine, vrilliant red self. Ex-
cellent increaser. Honorable Men-
tion 1954. $30.00

PORT WINE—

(Sass 1950) White and _ rich
purple plicata. Award of Merit
1953. $7.56

RASPBERRY RIBBON—
(Schreiner 1951) Ruffled, white

and raspberry-red plicata. Hon-

orable Mention 1951. $7.50

SABLE NIGHT—

(Cook 1952) The sensation in
“blacks.” Smooth, velvety, black-
red purple. A new superlative is
needed to describe this variety.
Award of Merit 1954. Sold out

PARTY DRESS—

(Muhlestein 1951) Clean, ruf-
fled-edged pink. Award of Merit
1954. $6.00

SIERRA SKIES—

(Shortman 1954) Heralded ds
one of the best of the new blues.
Honorable Mention 1954. $18.00

STARSHINE—

(Wills 1949) A stunning variety
in Oregon in 1954. Fine form in
cream with pale blue flush on
the ‘falls. Award of Merit aie

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STEP UP—
(Muhlestein 1952) Standards,
white. Falls, light violet-blue.
: $5.00

SUNSET BLAZE—.

(Kleinsorge 1948) Large cop-
pery blend. President’s Cup 1949.
Award of Merit 1951. $2.00

THOTMES III—

(Kleinsorge 1950) Broad flower
of glistening golden tan. Award
of Merit 1953 . $7.50

(Sass 1953) Deep veilow ground
plicata. Interesting and showy
coloring, with red-brown mark-
ings. $10.00

TRULY YOURS—

(Fay 1949) A huge, fascinating
flower of white and yellow, with
the “lace” edge. Dykes Medal
1953. $10.00

TWENTY GRAND—

(Norton 1953) Heavy crinkled
edge on a brilliant yellow blend.
We like it. Not as large as Re-
member Me, but more colorful.

$9.00

VIOLET HARMONY—

(Lowry 1952) Fine, large violet.
President’s Cup 1953. Award of
Merit 1954. Not for sale

WHITE PEACOCK—~

(Pattiscn 1952) Lovely broad-
petaled white of excellent sub-
stanice. $15.06

WIDE WORLD—

(Cook 1954) Large flower hav-
ing white falls, and pale blue
standards. Tall stalk. Not for sale

WOODMONT PLUME—
(Mitchell 1954) In the color
range of Raspberry Ribbon, this
huge, spreading flower is one of
the most interesting new pli-
catas. $15.00

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‘We surely have the Iris,—
Whether several, or one or two
‘To fill that vacant corner
And be just right for you.
So if you’re wearing pleats
On your brow today,—
Send an order off to us

And feel better right away.

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Terms of Sale

‘We will not substitute unless requested to do so.
Guaranteed true to name.

Orders accepted subject to stock on hand. Cash with the order, please.
Shipping begins in July. Postage paid on orders amounting to $5.00

Or more.

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