AN IRIS LOVER’S CATALOG 
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AUREX (Nicholls 1932) M. 36". 
A variegata derived from the once-famous Ambassadeur , 
possessing yellow standards and red-brown falls. 50c 
BALDWIN (H. Sass 1927) ML. 36". 
An unusually sleek, clean cut, self colored iris of a rich 
manganese violet tone. Because of the splendid carrying- 
power of its clear, rich color, this variety is unexcelled for 
landscape plantings. Splendid in the clump. 25c 
BALLER1 NE (Vilmorin 1920) L. 40". 
A soft lavender blue bicolor with delightfully fluted petals 
and winsome charm of carriage; a somewhat shy bloomer. 
20c 
BALLET GIRL (H. Sass 1935) EM. 38". 
An iris of distinctive, delicate personality, filmy pink in 
color, poised, restrained in carriage. Pictured on page 7. 
$ 8.00 
BARBARIAN (Williamson 1934) VL. 32". 
A departure in form, the petals being serrated like a 
parrot tulip. The color is purple with an electric blue 
flush on the falls. $1.00 
BAUCIS (Van Tubergen) VE. 22". 
This iris, pictured on page 5, is one of the exotic oriental 
iris belonging to the Regelio-Cyclus group. It is a flower 
of good size with delicate lilac tracery on a silvery white 
ground. Very unique and interesting. $1.50 
In a separate folder, which we will be glad to mail on 
request, we list many of the more unusual iris species and 
species hybrids such as the Pogo-cyclus, Regelio-cyclus, and 
Oncocyclus. Many of the types which we carry are not gen¬ 
erally available and are of special interest to collectors. 
B EOT IE (Cayeux 1932) ML. 36". 
An exceedingly lustrous flower of metallic elephant grey 
faintly blended French blue. Blooms are large and finely 
formed. $2.50 
BEOWULF (Schreiner 1936) E. 32". 
The first maroon iris. Heretofore so-called “reds" have 
either carried a touch of purple in their make-up or have 
leaned strongly toward a light coppery tone. Beowulf , un¬ 
like either group, is a true maroon, producing in the garden 
picture an entirely new effect, being not only rich and deep 
like any of the purple-reds, but at the same time warm and 
softly glowing like the coppery type. Beowulf is excep¬ 
tionally easy on the eyes — so much so that discriminating 
garden visitors have pronounced it among their ten favorite 
iris. This imposing introduction has falls of fullest Dominion 
velvetiness; solid, smooth maroon blending to a generous 
margining of soft, rich brown. Standards are of this same 
deep brown tone. A golden beard gives a glowing center 
to the flower. Beowulf is far more beautiful than Grace 
Sturtevant — one of its parents. It is a bit similar to JEB 
Stuart but is less brown and more maroon. Pictured on 
page 11. $12.50 
BLACKAMOOR (J. Sass 1932) M. 38". 
A massive iris of black-violet with a uniformity of color¬ 
ing to which even the deep-blue beard contributes. Almost 
black when it opens, it lightens to a rich violet shade. The 
long buds are most exciting. 75c 
BLACK BEAUTY (Kirkland 1934) M. 30". 
A large iris of classic perfection of form and uniform 
indigo-tone. Very lustrous and velvety. $1.50 
BLACK WINGS (Kirkland 1930) M. 34". 
A popular iris of deepest midnight blue overlain with a 
frosty black sheen. Rich and lustrous, bespeaking a long 
Dominion heritage. Ideal for foreground plantings. $1.00 
BLUE AND GOLD (Essig 1931) EM. 40". 
A large, even-toned blue self with a rich golden beard. 
25c 
BLUE BANNER (Kirkland 1929) M. 27". 
A cheery bicolor of unusual brilliancy, producing a fine 
garden effect. Standards: medium deep blue of silky tex¬ 
ture; falls velvety indigo blue. 25c 
BLUE DANUBE (Meyer 1932) M. 36". 
A new iris from England which we have not yet bloomed. 
It is described as “the most wonderful true blue iris we 
have ever seen being comparable to the anchusas in color. 
The large, self-colored blooms of Dominion form and sub¬ 
stance are borne on three foot stems.’ Similar enthusiastic 
reports reach us from others who have seen this variety in 
England. Apparently a very promising iris. $15.00 
BLUE MONARCH (J. Sass 1933) ML. 44". 
A finely branched specimen in the light blue color class. 
The blooms are large and full and of a beautifully clear 
tone of blue. Because of its easy growth, and splendid 
height this iris is steadily gaining adherents. Few California 
originations are as hardy. $1.50 
BLUE TRIUMPH (Grinter 1932) ML. 42". 
Smooth textured light blue with fine stems and place¬ 
ment. Plant this where partial shade will help its delicate 
color. $6.50 
BLUE VELVET (Loomis 1929) ML. 34". 
A deep blue bicolor of great individual beauty, gloriously 
rich in texture. t On established clumps we have had beauti¬ 
fully branched stalks well above the foliage. Strongly 
recommended. 50c 
BONNIE BLUE (Sturtevant 1928) E. 30". 
An unusually profuse medium blue, excellent for massing. 
25c 
BRUNH1LDE (Salbach 1934) M. 40". 
One of the deepest toned seifs, a rich violet-blue, beau¬ 
tiful in its regal simplicity, staunch as the operatic or 
mythological character for whom it was named. $5.00 
BUECHLEY’S GA1NT (Buechley 1932) ML. 40". 
A gargantuan flower of silky lavender-blue which because 
of its superior size, texture, and plant habits has displaced 
the older Lord of June. One of the largest of all irises 
Should be in every collection. 50c 
BURNING BRONZE (Ayres 1934) M. 36". 
A luxurious, shapely bronze-red iris with a glowing haft 
and a deep orange beard, the whole effect being of an in¬ 
candescence suggestive of a cauldron in the shop of an old 
alchemist. The hints of gold about the haft seem most 
appropriate. $6.50 
BUTO (H. Sass 1926) E. 30". 
This early blooming black-purple is preferred by many 
to Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau. A giant iris which is also a 
free bloomer in a color section where many sorts are rather 
shy. 25c 
BYZANTIUM (Ayres 1934) M. 32". 
An iris with the subdued richness of the gilded domes of 
old Byzantium. A medley of tan and gold with a faint 
blue blaze on the falls. $5.00 
CABALLERO (Nicholls 1935) ML. 38". 
A tall, well-branched iris of recent introduction: stan¬ 
dards rosy lavender; falls satiny rose-red. $5.00 
CADETOU (Cayeux 1935) M. 42". 
A new production said to have the size and habits of 
Vert Galant and the coloring of Claude Aureau. Standards; 
honey yellow with a tint of bronze; falls: garnet red. A 
brilliant fantasy of color. Considered a magnificent variety. 
$ 20.00 
