BALLET DANCER (Kleinsorge, '49) Each $1.00 



Resembling the swirling skirt in a "pirouette" this distinctive 

 apricot-tan is another Cascade Splendor seedling and a sister of 

 Minuet. Standards are large, full and closed. The falls are almost 

 horizontal, very broad, waved and crimped at the rim. Fonri is only 

 one special attribute . . . the coloring is delightful— a huffy golden 

 apricot self which carries well. 38 inches, large and well branched. 

 H.M .\IS, 1949: AM. 1952. Illustrated on page 34. 



BALMUNG (H. Sass, '39) 



Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 



The ground color is a definite yellow and the markings are peppered 

 on in cinnamon-brown. Much larger than others of this series, 

 with tall stems and good habit. HM .MS, 1940; AM. 1942. 

 See page 39. 



BEECHLEAF (Kleinsorge, '55) Each $25.00 



This seedling of Pretty Quadroon has attracted a lot of attention 

 for the past three seasons. It is more ruffled than its parent and, 

 while bearing some resemblance because of its brownish hue, it is 

 more coppery and is enlivened by a violet undertone. The beard 

 is orange-brown. Very large blooms on 3-foot stalks. HM AIS, 1955. 



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ARGUS PHEASANT (DeForesf, '48) Each $2.00 



A smooth soft brown which has become justly famous. Deeper in 

 tone and more metallic in finish than Pretty Quadroon . . . they 

 form a team of the two most beautiful brown Irises of the day. 

 Huge flowers with broad flaring falls and wide standards; orange- 

 brown beard. 38 inches tall. HM AIS, 1948; AM, 1950; Dykes Medal, 

 1952. Shown on page 11. 



AUNT AMORET CCra/g, '57 j Each $3.50 



.An unusual fancy plicata, white with violet-blue markings which 

 appear to be brushed or stippled on. Excellent form, slightly ruf- 

 fled, with lots of flowers. Height 3 feet. 



AUTUMN BROWN (Lowry, '52) Each $10.00 



Glo^ving chestnut-brown, a blend of rich brown with an underlay of 

 red-purple and burnished gold. Standards are closed and the broad 

 falls cune at the tips. Very late, on 38-inch stalks. HM .AIS, 1952. 



BALLERINA (Ha//, '51; Each $3.00 



-A very large, ruHled, wide petaled flamingo-pink self with deep 

 orange beard. It is a medium to light tone of pink . . . not pale 

 but having plenty of color, a shade lighter than Cherie. Petals are 

 thick and lustrous, the form ideal. Husky stems 3 feet tall, with 

 excellent branching. Hit Parade is one parent. Cherie a grand- 

 parent. HM AIS, 1951; AM, 1953. Shown on page 10. 



BELLERIVE fBenson, '50j Each $1.50 



.A deep cream flower which won the President's Cup at the AIS con- 

 vention in St. Louis in 1952. Thickly textured, well formed, and 

 with slightly rufiled petals. It is a heavy producer of large blossoms 

 on 36- to 40-inch stems. 



BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach, '42) Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 



This fine yellow continues to hold a place near the top in the list 

 of 100 best Iris. Absolutely perfect in fonn, on stems that average 

 3 feet and over, well branched and with flowers of ver\' rich solid 

 yellow, it is regarded by many judges as the world's best yellow Iris. 

 HM AIS, 1944; AM. 1946. 



BIG TIME fLapham, '57; Each $6.50 



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

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

 bro^vnish and the beard is bronzy orange-yellow. Huge in size and 

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



BLACK CASTLE (Schreiner, '53) Each $7.50 



.As Da\e Hall has become famous for pinks, the Schreiners have 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. Few 

 plants. See page 21. 



BLACK FOREST (Schreiner, '45) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



"Black as pitch" says the introducer. A rich, silky ebony-blue-black, 

 the effect of which is intensified by a very solid haft and a blackish 

 blue beard. Medium in height, with flaring falls. HM AIS. 1946; 

 AM, 1948. Shown on page 35. 



BLACK HILLS CFay, '57; Each $5.00 



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

 the stem. We have grown it to a height of 4 feet. Just about the 

 same depth as Black Forest, larger, and twice the stature. AM AIS, 

 1954. 



BLACK RUBY fDo/man, '49j Each $1.00 



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 velvety crimson-black. Branching is good and the 

 stems are about 34 to 36 inches in height. Increases rapidlv and 

 soon forms a fine clump. HC AIS, 1946; HM, 1949. 



BLIZZARD (Knowlton, '49) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



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

 by the President of the American Iris Society. Very tall, the large 

 flowers frilled and ruflled with bright yellow beard. 



BLUEBEARD fHo//, '55; Each $10.00 



A large deep blue with very full flaring falls which droop grace- 

 fully 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 page 22. 



BLUE ENSIGN fMeyer, '37; Each $1.00 



An English origination of remarkable blue tone, referred to as royal 

 blue, with blue beard. Stock is not plentiful, even though intro- 

 duced some years ago. Dykes Medal in 1950. Height 33 in. 



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