' Pullar, 1938 



Here we present a new break 

 in iris — a real winter bloom- 

 ing tall bearded sort, one that 

 begins to flower after the 

 usual fall bloomers have fin- 

 ished. The pictures herewith 

 were all taken during the 

 months of December and Jan- 

 uary! Three of the stalks 

 measured 57 inches in height. 

 Grown outside, right amongst 

 the other iris in the garden, 

 this strange seedling has for 

 two successive seasons pro- 

 duced a wealth of bloom 

 throughout the winter. A con- 

 tinuous crop of buds carries 

 the parade of flowers well in- 

 to spring, but mid-winter is its 

 hey-day. 



Thus far it has been grown only in Seattle, Washington, but it quite obvi- 

 ously would perform similarly in any mild section where extreme cold is not 

 prevalent. Perfection of the bloom stalks was attained by covering with a 

 box-like frame and window sash in heavy rain. 



Color is a medium to light blue, a self effect, with bright orange beard. Form 

 is perfect, and the branching is actually amazing. Because of its most un- 

 usual characteristics we suspect that it provides great opportunities for 

 breeding. 



