ZITA (Zee-tali’) IB-MF-R9M (Gers.; Ashley 1935). 18-24”—A late mid¬ 
season intermediate with small flowers of heavy substance, velvety flaring 
falls, grapy fragrance, compact growth, well branched, 8 buds. S. amparo 
purple, F. purple shaded Roods violet ... $3.00 
TALL BEARDED IRISES 
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Fine New and Rare Varieties 
In the description of varieties, the initial S. always refers to the standards, 
or upright petals, and F. to falls, or the three outside petals which may be 
horizontal, flaring, drooping or straight hanging. 
AIRY DREAM (Sturt. 1929)—Lighter and pinker than Susan Bliss. Very 
desirable. 38 inches ..... $2.00 
AKBAR—A tall, even toned, browner Alcazar. One of the best . 50c 
AL-LU-WE (H. Sass 1932)—A tall and large-flowered variegate with fine, 
clean colored yellow standards and red brown falls, slightly fluted . $2.50 
ANNE MARIE CAYEUX (Cay. 1928).—38 in. An exquisite Iris distinct in 
color and form. S. mauve shot with fawn; F. rosy heliotrope flushed metalic 
blue ..... $1.00 
AUBADE (Con. 1927).—A beautiful yellow bic.olor. S, soft yellow; F, blend¬ 
ed rose and pale gray; yellow beard. A flower of great beauty suffused 
with rosy apricot ...,... $2.50 
BLACKAMOOR ( J. Sass 1932)—40”, M. The largest, darkest and richest 
blue purple self to date. A brilliant blue beard intensifies the color.. $2.00 
BLACK WINGS—One of the finest of the dark colored Irises with nearly 
black falls and standards a little lighter . $4.00 
BLUE HILL—One of the bluest of all. Large, ruffled, clear color . 50c 
BLUE VELVET (Loomis 1929)—-An Iris of superlative beauty, clear, 
rich, beautiful, the richest, deepest, darkest blue velvet . $1.25 
BUECHLEY’S GIANT (Wassenberg, 1932) —From introducer's descrip¬ 
tion: A very large blue toned iris of perfect form and color. Might be 
called a glorified Lord of June. A well-formed giant ... $3.50 
BURNING BRONZE (Ayers 1934)—40”, M. A dark red self that is cool, 
stately and outstanding. An intense bronzy suffusion throughout gives rare 
vitality and life to the flower. The average rating by 14 judges was 90 .... $20.00 
CAPTIAN COURAGEOUS—A beautiful blended self of deep rose and buff, 
and heavy substance. 44 inches tall, it is a lusty grower with good foliage 65c 
CARFAX—46 inches. Rich red-purple flowers of large size and very 
velvety. One of the finest from Dr. Bliss ... $1.00 
CLARA NOYES—36 inches. A rich medley of yellow, orange and apricot. 
Large flowers. An entrancing warm blend .. $2.25 
CLASSIC H. M. 1931; A M 1932—A Dominion-Asia type of old gold and 
red-lavender, vividly glowing center ... $1.00 
CORAL QUEEN —A fine new iris of coral pink coloring. Highly recom¬ 
mended . $2.00 
CRYSORO (Nichols 1931)—33’. One of the finest of intermediates with 
very large ruffled flowers of splendid shape and substance. A yellow self 
of deep and brilliant tone . $1.50 
CYDNUS—The leader of the medium blue toned bicolors. The falls have 
a distinct margin. A splendid flower of Dominion form and substance . $2.00 
DAKOTA—A fine, tall, deep red purple of heavy substance. Early . $1.00 
DAUNTLESS—40 inches. Dykes medal in 1929. A glorious red near-self. 
The Falls have such rich velvety substance as to seem darker. One of the 
best . $1.00 
DAY DREAM—42 inches. A charming garden Iris by Miss Sturtevant, a 
soft pink bicolor blend of great beauty ............. $1.00 
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