Battle Creek, Mich. 
IRISES—Tall Bearded 
BLACKAMOOR (J. Sass 1932)—40". M. The largest, darkest and richest blue 
purple self to date. A brilliant blue beard intensifies the color. 
BLACK WINGS—One of the finest of the dark colored Irises with nearly 
black falls and standards a little lighter. A sensational iris. 
BLUE GOWN (Essig) —A large, near self of good form and tine substance. 
Blue with tine depth of color. 48"... 
BLUE MIST Table Iris TB-EB-BIL (Gers.; Ashley 1934)—Pallid bluish violet 
self, 32". 11 notable for its refreshing blueness and informal form.” Very free. 
BLUE MONARCH (J. Sass ’33)—A violet blue self of deep tone, good size 
and substance. Vigorous, well branched and hardy. A.M., A.I.S. 1936. 40". 
■fc BLUE TRIUMPH—A.M. 1936. 42". A real triumph. Many say it is the 
finest light blue. iris. A.I.S. score 90. A graceful iris of flaring form, smooth 
firm texture and heavv substance... 
BLUE SKYSCRAPER (Weed)—41". “Tall, strong, well-branched stalks bear¬ 
ing very large flowers.” A medium blue, F. tinged violet and semi-flaring. 
BLUE VELVET (Loomis 1929) —An Iris of superlative beauty, clear, rich, 
beautiful, the richest, deepest, darkest blue velvet... 
BOADICEA—Soft yellow with a clear light pink flush in both S. and F., the F. 
wflth a center overlay of sky blue. A ruffled flower of bewitching effect. 
BRENDA TB-E-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1937)—Large, flaring F. well branched, 
36"., heavy substance, 7 buds. A medium deep rose colored self.:. 
BRONZE GLORY—One of the finest of bronze varieties. Its fine color hues 
unapproached by any other.... 
BROWN BETTY—40" stalks bear large flowers of cinnamon brown, Prussian 
red and soft lavender, making a delightful blend of a new sort. Well formed 
and wonderfully smooth. 
BROWNGREY BLEND (Weed)—44". Strong, well-branched stalks bear “fra¬ 
grant flowers of grey-brown with the semi-flaring F. slightly washed violet- 
blue.” A beautiful new blend inheriting its unique and attractive coloring 
from its parents, Jean Caveaux and Tuscany Gold... 
^ BUECIILEY’S GIANT (Wassenberg, 1932)— A very large blue toned iris of 
perfect form and color. Might be. called a glorified Lord of June. A w~ell- 
formed giant. 
BUENO TB-EM-R9M Table Iris (Gers.; Ashley 1934)—Apple blossom scent 
color effect velvety deep rose red bicolor, medium size, flaring falls, free bloom¬ 
ing, 7 buds, successful in Texas for a low mass. 
BURNING BRONZE (Ayers)—40". A cool, stately, brilliant, blazing metallic 
red bronze of grace and dignity. Glows like a burning torch. A.M. 
BYZANTIUM—32". Unfading flowers in a colorful blend of gold and blue. 
A tan-brown background with an iridescent blue flush on the F. Glistens with 
a golden light. Exceptional fineness of form.. 
OADMIA (Emigholz)—S. light primrose yellow, erect, domed; F. slightly darker, 
with bright gold beard. A lovely clear yellow, best and largest of its height. 30". 
^ CALIFORNIA GOLD—Rich as the gold of California. The finest large, clear, 
deep yellow we have seen. A glorious flower with broad petals. A.M., 1937. 
CHALLENGER—Huge dark intermediate of Dominion quality. S. dull dark 
purple; F. dark blackish violet. The largest flowered intermediate. A.M., 1938. 
CHEERIO (Ayers 1934)—40". S. lustrous tan; F. glowing, brilliant velvety 
red. “A flame in the garden.” H.M., 1936. 
CH’ENYAUN—TB-TM-S7L (Gers.; Ashley 1939)—Bedding iris; very free 
blooming, dainty, sweet scented flowers in a delightful blend of pale amaranth 
pink, buff and yellow. Fine substance; good branching. A favorite in Texas. 
Should become one of the most popular of the Gersdorff varieties. 
CHIEF S3DAR (Gage)—A sister seedling of Rosy Wings, in the color class 
of Dauntless but of lighter tone, a better bloomer and increaser. With splendid 
carrying quality the effect in mass planting is really stunning. 
CLARA NOYES—36". A rich medley of yellow, orange and apricot. Large 
flowers. An entrancing warm blend. A.M. 
CLAIRE de LUNE (Emigholz)—I iarge smooth flowers on strong stems. A 
clear light bluish lavender self, the center of the F. flushed deeper. 
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