Time of bloom is indicated by V. E., very early; 
E. , early; M., Medium; L., late; and V. L., very late. 
Fragrance is indicated by S. F., slightly fragrant; 
F. , medium fragrant; and V. F., very fragrant. 
Height is given in inches, immediately after the 
name of the flower; 40" means 40 inches. 
“S. ' means standards; “F.” means falls; “A.M.” 
is Award of Merit; “C.M. is Certificate of Merit; 
“H.M." is Honorable Mention; “A.I.S." is American 
Iris Society; “R.H.S." is Royal Horticultural Society; 
"S.N.H.F.'' is Societe Nationale D Horticulture De 
France. 
ALCINA (Connell 1931) M. 38". A charming blend 
of clear colors and good form S. pale but yellow; F. 
lavender blue. Tall, well branched and vigorous. 
$ .35; 3 for $1.00 
ALTA CALIFORNIA (Mitchell) M. 44". A splendid 
yellow of smooth texture and good color. S. clear 
yellow; F. deep golden yellow, flushed bronze at base. 
Stalks superbly branched. It has proved hardy in our 
garden. $3.00 
AMBER WAVE (Murrell 1930) M. 38". A luminous 
amber yellow self, suffused pale olive bronze. F. 
slightly flushed violet-blue at the haft. The flower is 
well proportioned, with broad standards and falls. 
C.M., England, 1930. $ .75 
ANNA MARIE CAYEUX (Cayeux 1928) M. 38". 
This variety continues to be one of the best blends 
yet introduced as to form, color and texture. F. 
metallic blue on gray; S. lilac pink shot gray. Dark 
opal is a good description. It is unquestionably one 
of the finest varieties in commerce. $2.00 
C M., S.N.H.F., 1928. 
ASHTORETH (Beaudry 1930) 42". A large flower 
of lustrous yellow. S. domed with wide flaring falls. 
As fine as any yellow of medium tones. 
H.M., A.I.S., 1930. $3.00 
AUBADE (Connell 1931) M. 36". A large flower with 
smooth luminous finish. S. clear yellow; F. yellow 
flushed soft rose, style arms and beard pale gold. A 
flower of great distinction and beauty. Its name, 
meaning the Dawn Song, is appropriate. $3.50 
AVONDALE (H. Sass 1934) M. 38". A very large, 
deep bronze bicolor on tall stems which are well 
branched. The flower is smooth, rounded and velvety 
and of lasting substance. Hardy and a good grower. 
$5.00 
BLACK WINGS (Kirkland 1931) M. 40". A lovely 
midnight blue self. S. broad and arching of deep blue; 
F. midnight blue, with a frosty black luster evenly 
laid over the entire petal. The opening buds are 
velvety black. It is vigorous, well branched and has 
a delicious fragrance. A magnificent introduction that 
is really outstanding. 
A.M., A.I.S., 1933. $2.00 
BLACKAMOOR (J. Sass 1932) M. 38". A large rich 
blue purple self. When fully expanded it lightens a 
little, but remains one of the best of dark seifs. The 
flower is large and the falls flare widely. A brilliant 
blue beard contributes to its color depth. 
H.M., A.I.S., 1931. $1.75 
BLUE HILL (H. Sass 1930) M. 40". A fine blue, 
popular because of its fine habits, good color and 
vigorous growth. The branching and placement of 
the flower is one of its good features and the striking 
white beard adds much to its beauty. 
H.M., A.I.S., 1933. $.65 
BLUE MONARCH (J. Sass 1933) M. 40". A deep 
toned violet blue self of good size and substance. The 
stem is well branched and the plant is vigorous and 
hardy. $10.00 
H.M., A.I.S., 1935. 
BLUE TRIUMPH (Grinter 1934) M. 42". Thought 
by many to be the “perfect light blue." The flowers 
are large, graceful and flaring with heavy substance 
and smooth lacquered texture, of a clear, pure light 
blue. The stalk is widely branched and carries from 
12 to 15 flowers which bloom over a long period of 
time. This variety rated high by many judges, its 
highest rating was 98. 
H.M., A.I.S., 1933. $18.50 
BLUE VELVET (Loomis 1929) M. 44". As years 
pass, our judgment with regard to this variety has 
been approved time and time again. It is a blue of 
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