BIG TIME (Laphom, '51) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



This is a big new deep red with a roiy cast in the standards. Falls 

 are velvety and appear ahnost black-red in certain lights. Hafts are 

 brownish and the beard is bronzy orange-yellow. Huge in size and 

 a good grower. 31/2 feet, well branched. 



BLACK BELLE (Sfevens, '5T) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



.-V selt of richest black, velvet with a cast of riiby-red; not tail but 

 prochiccs a wealth of gorgeous and perfectly formed llowers. 32 inches. 



BLACK CASTLE (Schreiner, '53) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



.'\s Dave Hall has become famous for pinks, the Schreiners liavc been 

 foremost in the production of blacks. Here is one they describe as 

 having reached "almost the limit of this coloring" and very close to 

 jet. The orange beard is indescribably rich. 32 inches. See page 35. 



BLACK HILLS (Fay, '51) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



A very tall ebony-black Iris with lots of bloom, widely spaced on tlic 

 stem. W^e have grown it to a height of 4 feet. Just about the same 

 depth as Black Forest, larger, and twice the stature. ."^M AIS, 1951. 

 Illustrated on page 28. 



BLACK SWAN (Fay, '60) Each $15.00 



As sleek and as ebon-hued as the graceful bird for wliich it is 

 named, with both Black Hills and Sable Night in its parentage. It 

 will satisfy those looking for just about the ultimate in dark Iris- 

 great size, very wide petals, smooth velvety surface and a brown 

 beard tipped black. 35 inches. HM AIS, 1960. 



BLACK TAFFETA (Sanger, '54) Each $2.00 



Glistening blackish pmple standards and broad velvety black falls, 

 slightly ruiried, combine to give us one of the very best of these rich 

 and sidlry beauties. The beard is tipped bronze. This Iris is very 

 well illustrated on page 23. Mediimi late, height 34 inches. HM AIS, 

 1955; AM, 1957. 



BLUEBEARD (Hall, '55) Each $1.50 



.\ large deep blue with very full flaring falls which droop gracefully 

 near the tips. The beard is not blue, but has blue tips which make 

 it appear blue all over. Silky sheen and brilliant color! 3 feet. Shown 

 on i^age 18. 



BLUE GROTTO (Grinter, '59) Each $3.50 



One of I he largest Iris we ha\c grown or seen any\vhcre, the witle 

 falls squarely held and the large standards erect and closed. Color is 

 a uniform shade of light violet-blue, the substance that of fine 

 china. Well branched, late, three feet in height. New and rarely seen. 



BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting, '45) Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 



Very large (lowers of cornllower-blue, softened by a sihery o\ertone. 

 The large standards are arched and domed, the broad falls are semi- 

 flaring with smoothly colored hafts. Growing from 3 to 4 feet in 

 height, perfectly branched, we consider it just about tops as a blue 

 Iris. HM AIS, 1945; AM, 1947; Dykes Metlal, 1950. 



BLUE SAPPHIRE (Schreiner, '53) Each $1.00 



"Heavenly blue" is a phrase bclitting this new ruffled addition to an 

 increasingly popular color class. Lighter in tone than many others, 

 with a glowing gold beard; it is large in size, on tall well branched 

 stalks which clefy both wind and rain. It makes one of the finest 

 clumps in any garden. HM AIS, 1954; AM, 1956; Dykes Medal, 195S. 

 See page 43. 



BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass, '42) Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 



An entirely different plicata. Clean, sparkling white with an all-over 

 pattern of clear blue stippling. The blue seems to be peppered on 

 the white backgroiuid in an even manner, rather than the familiar 

 buttonhole-stitch style. The flowers are extremly large and full. HM 

 AIS, 1942; AM, 1944. 



BLUE SPINEL CG/bson, '6J; Each $15.00 



A genuine gem of unsurpassed quality and color perfection. The 

 huge, spreading blossoms will measure 8 inches in width, the sub- 

 stance is like leather and has an enamel-like finish. It is lighter than 

 indigo but still a deep shade of blue. Giant foliage, heavy stalks and 

 exceptionally free blooming. 3 feet tall. 



BLUE VALLEY (K. Smith, '47) Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



This new Iris, a seedling of Lake George crossed with Great Lakes, 

 has been the subject of much praise and comment. \'erv near to 

 true blue, ruffled and large in size, it possesses an unusual sparkling 

 sheen. HM AIS, 1947; AM, 1949. Pictured on page 27. 



BLUSH PINK (Hall, '59) Each $7.50 



Light and delicate with an all-over Hush of deeper pink, the petals 

 wide and fully formed. Both standards and falls are the same shade— 

 the fresh glow that can only be described as the blush of youth. The 

 (lowers are very large, with standards so broad that they practically 

 counterbalance the falls. Beard is not conspicuous, thus there is 

 nothing to detract from the clean and delightftil pink effect. Very 

 fiee flowering; 34-inch stems. HM .AIS, 1 961. 



BOLERO (Tompkins, '57) Each $3.00 



A self of glistening copper with a bright undertone of rich henna- 

 red. Petals are rounded and flaring, sleek and brilliant, the brown 

 beards adding a special note of color. Grows to 40 inches, well 

 branched, creating a gorgeous clump. 



CHRISTMAS ANGEL 



BON VOYAGE (Plough, '59) Each $6.50 



Standards are white, the edges lightly tinted cobalt violet. Falls are 

 white with a dark (lush of violet below the white beard which turns 

 to yellow within the throat. Large, clean looking, with unique te.\- 

 ture. 36 inches, well spaced. HM AIS, 1960. 



BOUNDING MAIN (Smith, '58) Each $8.00 



,\ spectacular medium blue self with silky te.xture, from the origi- 

 nator of South Pacific. The standards are lightly ruffled, the falls 

 smooth and wide, flaring horizontally. Beard is pale yellow, tipped 

 white. Height o\er three feet. HM .AIS. 1961. 



BRASS ACCENTS (Schreiner, '59) Each $10.00 



Golden coftee-brown, regal in carriage, huge in size, ideal in form, 

 40 inches in height. We regard this seedling of Inca Chief as a 

 leader amongst the host of beautiful brown Iris now available. HM 

 AIS, 1959; AM, 1961. 



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