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BLACK WINGS (Kirkland) 
Having received much favorable comment throughout the country, 
this iris enjoys widespread popularity. As the name suggests, it is a 
very deep blackish violet with wide flaring falls. Flowers are large 
and are carried on 30-inch stems. 60c/ 3 for $1.50 
BLUE & GOLD (Essig) 
We saw a fine clump of this iris growing in a New England garden 
where it has become a decided favorite. The unusually large and 
well proportioned Rowers are a beautiful shade of blue and are 
set off by a bright golden beard that makes a sharp contrast which is 
apparent from some distance,- hence the name. 35c/ 3 for 75c 
BLUE GOWN (Essig) 
An extremely vigorous iris that increases very rapidly, and soon 
produces a large clump in the garden. The deep blue Rowers are 
very large and are carried on stiff, slender stems from four to five 
feet high. A brilliant golden beard is charmingly displayed on wide 
flaring falls. Blue Gown is an excellent iris for massing in the back¬ 
ground of your garden. 60c,- 3 for $1.50 
BLUE PETER (C. G. White) 
It seems to be difficult to produce a top-notch dark blue-purple 
iris. New ones are hailed with rapturous delight but soon are allowed 
to drift into oblivion—a "passing parade.” The faults of most of 
this color have been short, poorly branched stems with flowers 
crowded at the top of the stem, and dull, funereal color. Blue Peter 
does not have those faults for the tall stalks have three well-spaced 
branches on which to carry the jaunty flowers, and although the 
color, which completely covers the Rower, is dark and has a blackish 
sheen, there is a brilliance about it. $5.00 
BLUE TRIUMPH (Grinter) 
A large flowered pale blue that has received a great deal of 
praise in the East and Middle West. The flowers are of the widely 
Raring type and are of heavy substance with a smooth velvety finish. 
Blue Triumph grows to a height of about 3H feet, and produces 
many flowers which bloom over a long period of time. $4.00 
BROWN BETTY (C. G. White) 
Whether it be a pudding or an iris it seems to be popular. One 
has cinnamon flavor, the other cinnamon color—cinnamon brown 
and more browns, copper tones and hushed lavenders. One shade 
predominates here and another there, and yet all is smoothly blended 
so that there are no harsh contrasts, no sharp demarcations of color. 
The standards are perfect in form from first to last, the falls at first 
are softly drooping, then widely flaring, like giant butterflies pausing 
on the tall, widely branched slender stems. It is a delightful iris. 
See illustration, page 13. $2.50,- 3 for $5.00 
BRUNHILDE (Salbach) 
An intense uniform violet-blue self possessing an unusual blue 
beard. Particularly welcome because in addition to its deep blue 
violet coloring it is an iris with an unusually smooth finish and 
shows up to good advantage under artificial light. 3 feet. $3.50 
BUNTING (Williamson) 
This is one of the new "Table Irises” from the Williamson garden. 
It is characterized by small dainty flowers on slender graceful stems, 
and thus lends itself admirably to table decoration. Two other 
varieties, Kinglet and Pewee, belong to this same class and will be 
found listed on pages 12 and 14. Bunting is a delightful pale violet 
self on 24-inch stems. It is fragrant. 75c 
BURNING BRONZE (Ayres) 
When we saw this iris in the originator’s garden, we were at 
once intrigued by the richness and charm of the flowers. It is a true 
bronze with a depth of color that defies description. Close inspection 
reveals an undertone of rich brown which accounts for the unusual 
warmtn and vitality this flower possesses. ’iYz feet. $3.50 
CALIFORNIA BLUE (Essig) 
A most vigorous iris, fine foliage, long blooming season, large 
flowers, great height, well branched and early. Rich bluish violet 
witn a glowing beard. It is the most delightfully fragrant iris which 
we know. AYi feet. 35c/ 3 for 75c 
CALIFORNIA GOLD (Mitchell) 
If you are looking for a tall, large-flowered iris of the deepest 
golden yellow color, you will be pleased with this dazzling variety. 
It has received praise from all sections of the country and is in great 
demand everywhere. Said one iris enthusiast, gazing upon one of 
its full blown golden blooms for a full minute, "It isn’t so—there 
is no such iris.” 3 feet. $4.00 
CAMELIARD (Sturtevant) 
An unusual and beautiful blend of yellow and wine color. The 
flowers are large and are borne on tall, well-branched stems. It is 
a dependable performer and has been an outstanding favorite with 
visitors to our gardens. 4 feet. 25c,- 3 for 50c 
CARNELIAN (Lothrop) 
This huge red flower on a four-foot splendidly branched stem makes 
a striking display in the garden. It is perfectly hardy, a vigorous 
grower, and a prolific bloomer. Greatly admired. 75c,- 3 for $2.00 
CHEERIO (Ayres) 
Those who are looking for red in ao iris will just about find it 
here and yet it is not a color that will offend the most conservative 
iris grower. It is the brightest of all irises in the red tones. The form 
of the flower is good and the falls are exceptionally beautiful with 
their bright, velvety sheen. A brilliant yellow beard completes the 
picture and makes Cheerio "a flame in the garden.” $3.50 
CHINA BOY (Milliken) 
Those who see this magnificent iris with its huge flowers of rich 
red bronze, toned with shades of brown and carried on tall stately 
stems, immediately determine to have it in their own garden. China 
Boy is one of those rare flowers that has a universal appeal. A clump 
of it growing in your garden will provide that deep bronze color 
note so necessary as an accent to the yellows, whites, light blues 
and pinks. It is stunning growing near a deep blue-purple such as 
Royal Salute. $5.00 
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