BLACK RUBY (Dolman, 1949) Each $2.00 



An almost black-red. extra smooth and glossy. It is very early, being one 

 of the first of the tall bearded Iris to open. Hafts are clean and devoid 

 of markings, the bronze-gold beard seemingly placed on a solid piece of 

 velvey crimson-black. Branching is good and the stems are about 34 to 

 35 inches in height. Increases rapidly and soon forms a fine clump. HC 

 AIS, 194-5; HM, 1949. 



BLIZZARD (Knowlton, 7949) Each $3.00 



Finest and purest white of a series of Snow Flurry seedlings bred by the 

 new President of the Amercian Iris Society. Very tall, the large flowers 

 frilled and ruffled, with bright yellow beard. 



BLUE FRILLS (Stephenson, 1946) Each $1.00 



Pure azure-blue, darker than Great Lakes but still a light blue Iris. 

 Clear and uniform in color, the flowers rounded in style, and of a rich 

 glossy texture. The blue tinged beard adds to the color note. 34 inches. 



Chivalry 



BLUE GLOW (Nicholls, 1945) 



Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Very rich deep blue, the exceptionally wide falls having a 

 lacquered appearance. Standards are a shade lighter than the 

 falls, broad and full, crisp and brilliant. The haft is solid 

 brown, with a long white beard shading into orange within the 

 flower. The very best Iris of this color. Big. bold and 3 feet 

 tall. HM AIS, 1948. 



BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting, 1945) Each $1.00 



Very large flowers of cornflower-blue, softened by a silvery 

 overtone. The large standards are arched and domed, the 

 broad falls are semi-flaring with smoothly colored hafts. Grow- 

 ing 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 Medal, 1950. 



BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass, 1942) 



Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



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 background in an even manner, rather 

 than in the familiar buttonhole-stitch style. The flowers are 

 extremely large and full. Certainly one of the most outstand- 

 ing Iris of the past few seasons. HM AIS, 1942; AM, 1944. 

 See page 27. 



BLUE VALLEY (K. Smith, 1947) Each $3.50 



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

 Lakes, has been the subject of much praise and com- 

 ment. Very near to true blue, ruffled and large in size, 

 it possesses an unusual sparkling sheen. HM AIS, 1947; 

 AM, 1949. 



BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge, 1944) 



Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



A distinct and warm shade of henna-copper, self colored and 

 so named because of the similar colors found in the rock for- 

 mations of one of America's most famous tourist attractions. 

 It has especially broad hafts, large, rounded falls, and finely 

 held standards. The picture on page 26 is an excellent like- 

 ness. Bryce Canyon achieved instant popularity. Awarded HM 

 AIS in 1945 ; AM in 1947, and is in 15th position in this year's 

 list of 100 most popular Iris. A good grower everywhere, hardy. 

 3 feet and over in height. 



