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BATAAN (Kleinsorge 1942) M. 36”. 
Enchanting dark blend. A repetition of color hues and 
accents in tones of plum, henna and rich brown that melt 
indiscernably to a general henna cast. $5.00 
BELMONT (Williams 1938) M. 34”. 
An iris of clear medium blue tones — gracefully formed 
flowers lightly frilled with wide flaring falls. Firm sub- 
stanced, excellently colored, an ideal compliment for other 
iris colors. Very satisfactory plant habits. 
3 50c; 3 for $1.25 
BEOWULF (Schreiner 1936) E. 34”. 
Rich velvety maroon unmarred by any haft venation. 
The coppery brown of the standards is repeated in a soft 
margining on the unusually broad falls. The rich orange 
beard completes the glowing ensemble. 25c; 3 for 60c 
BERKELEY GOLD™(Salbach 1942) 1h. 32", 
A shining gold color, a large deep clear yellow self of good 
color and heavy substance. This iris seems to be proving a 
far finer variety than the originator at first believed. It 
ranks with the best. Our stock is very limited and we do 
not expect to be able to accommodate all desiring this iris. 
$5.00 
BLACK BEAUTY (Kirkland 1934) M. 30”. 
A large iris of classic perfection of form and uniform 
indigo-tone. Very lustrous and velvety. 40c 
BLACK HAWK (Schreiner 1941) VE. 28”. 
A stunning intermediate that is extra early flowering. 
Rich, velvety black-purple — practically a self and about 
the blackest iris to date. A stirring combination planted 
with rich yellow iris or pastel tulips. $1.50 
BLACK VALOR (Nicholls 1938) ML. 33”. 
An incredibly rich, inky blue-black. Even the beard is 
dark! One of the finest of the near-black iris, it is perhaps 
the deepest blue-black rather than purple or red in tone. 
Its stems are short; a good grower. $1.00 
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. 
30c; 3 for 75c 
BLUE DELIGHT (Grant 1941) M. 38”. 
A very cool blue, crisp and unwilted. Not a huge flower, 
this is a pleasant new blue variety that is very smooth 
toned. We have experienced a little difficulty with tender- 
ness in this variety. Were it hardier we would be prone to 
rank it very near the top bracket of blues. $2.00 
BLUE DIAMOND (Nicholls 1938) EM. 38”. 
It is unfortunate that this pure cerulean blue iris is not 
of more satisfactory growth, being tender and slow to propa- 
gate. It contains about the finest shading of unadulterated 
blue in the bearded iris class. A worthy subject for the 
enterprising hybridist. 
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. Easy growing, splendid height. 
25c; 3 for 60c 
BLUE PETER® (White: 1936) 1.37”. 
A rich blue-purple bicolor, near self, very velvety falls 
and deep standards; pyramidal in profile. Haft solidly col- 
ored, beard a dull, deep gold; superbly branched. 
; 40c; 3 for $1.00 
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BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942) M. 38”. 
Charming and capricious, a plicata of utmost originality. 
The handsome blooms are well formed with the clearest tone 
of blue of any iris polka dotted and dappled on crisp, en- 
ameled white. The plant habit in stem, stalk and flower 
are all very satisfactory. It is one of the most distinct iris 
originated in this class in a long time and it will be grown 
for years as it has that certain intrinsic quality that stamps 
it as a different iris and a beautiful one. $15.00 
BLUE TRIUMPH (Grinter 1932) ML. 42”. 
Smooth textured light blue with fine stems. 
30c; 3 for 75c 
BLUE ZENITH (Whiting 1942) M. 40”. 
Of the several new blue iris we are testing in the blue 
class, this iris on the basis of last season’s bloom performed 
about the finest of the entire group. We await another 
year’s comparison before concluding more definitely but we 
like this iris because it is a hardy light campanula sky blue. 
Flowers lightly ruffled. $2.50 
BONANZA (J. Sass 1939) ML. 34”. 
One of the yellower background plicatas. The entire 
flower is flecked with bold dashes of cinnamon-tan dots 
and veins on the yellow background. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
BONSOR (Connell 1938) ML. 38”. 
A silky deep velvety blue-blue of exceptional finish and 
rich color. We think this is one of the most overlooked iris 
of its color range. There is no iris as deep that has so pure 
and brilliant a hue, rich aniline blue. The entire flower has 
a well tailored look. A handsome combination of extra- 
ordinary rich color and texture. A complete absence of 
venation accentuates well defined carrying quality. Highly 
recommended. $1.75 
BORIS (Schreiner 1942) ML. 30”. 
For those fanciers who appreciate a rich and unusual color 
this gleaming garnet to claret purple is certain to please. 
Ideal for foreground planting and massing, the stems are 
short. Uniform color even to. the beard. $1.25 
BROWN THRASHER (Kirkland 1941) M. 34”. 
As unusual a color as can be imagined, the entire flower 
glows and glistens with a brilliant iridescence. In color it 
is like a piece of highly polished brass or bronze only this 
flower glistens more as if from innumerable sparkles from 
hidden jewels. The coloring is very smooth. It is a beauti- 
ful iris both for its appealing coloring and its highly original 
color value. There is no other iris like it. Last season this 
iris was a sensation all over the country. $15.00 
BRUNHILDE (Salbach 1934) EM. 40”. 
This grand flower holds its place year after year as one of 
the classics. -A very dark, uniform self of deepest tones, a 
rich violet-blue, beautiful in its regal simplicity. Unusual 
bluish beard, well branched stems with widely flaring blos- 
soms that have the added interest of being very fragrant. 
An imposing and indispensable plant. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
CALIFORNIA GOLD (Mitchell 1933) M. 36”. 
One of the first big yellows and the best of the yellows in 
its price bracket. Large flower, prolific grower and a deep 
yellow with a hint of brass. 30c; 3 for 75c 
CALIFORNIA PEACH (Salbach 1941) EM. 38”. 
A melodious, impressive blend, large and well proportioned. 
In color it is a warm-hearted peach-pink and apricot shaded 
blend whose tones are enlivened by a bluish iridescence con- 
centrated in particular on the center of the fall. A provoca- 
tively appealing flower. $6.50 
