BLACK HILLS (Fay, 1951) Each $7.50 



Illustrated on page 7, 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 (Dolman, 1949) 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 de- 

 void of markings, the bronze-gold beard seem- 

 ingly 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, 1949) Each $1.50 



Finest and purest white of a series of Snow 

 Flurry seedlings bred by the President of the 

 American Iris Society. Very tall, the large flow- 

 ers frilled and ruffled with bright yellow beard. 



BALLERINA 



BLACK BELLE (Sevens, 1951) Each $3.00 



Richest black velvet with a ruby overcast. This is a precisely styled Iris with 

 a "slick" appearance, heavy substance, and bright color despite its darkness. 

 32 inches tall. From New Zealand. 



BLACK CASTLE (Schreiner, 1953) Each $10.00 



As Dave Hall has become famous for pinks, the Schreiners have been fore- 

 most 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. 



BLACK FOREST (Schreiner, 1945) 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 verv solid haft and a blackish blue beard. Medium 

 in height, with flaring falls. HM AIS, 1946: AM. 1948. Shown on page 34. 



BLUE ENSIGN (Meyer, 1937) Each $1.50 



An English origination of remarkable blue tone, 

 referred to as royal blue, with blue beard. Stock 

 is not plentiful, even though introduced some 

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



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. 



BLUE GLOW (Nxholls, 1945) 



Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



Very rich deep blue standards, the falls richest 

 blue-purple. Hafts are solid brown with a lac- 

 quered finish. The heavy beard, almost white, 

 extends far down the fall and there is a bril- 

 liant orange glow within the flower. Big. 

 bold and 3 feet tall. HM AIS, 1948. 



BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting, 1945) 



Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Very large flowers of cornflower-blue, soften- 

 ed by a silvery overtone. 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 Medal. 1950. 



BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass, 1942) 



Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



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 the familiar buttonhole-stitch stvle. 

 The flowers are extremely large and full. Cer- 

 tainlv one of the most outstanding Iris of the 

 past few seasons. HM AIS, 1942; AM, 1944. 

 See page 29. 



BLUE VALLEY (K. Smith, 1947) Each $1.00 



This new Iris, a seedling of Lake George crossed 

 with Great Lakes, has been the subject of much 

 praise and comment. Very near to true blue, 

 ruffled and large in si/e. it possesses an unusual 

 sparkling sheen. HM AIS, 1947; AM. 1949. 

 Shown on page 1 1 . 



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