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Azure Skies (Pattison, 1943). H. M., A. I. S., A. M., A. I. S. 1945. A new pale 
blue Iris that is perfection in form. It is a self of pale lavender blue with 
firm domed S. and flaring almost horizontal F. The ruffled flowers are beau- 
tifully formed with wide hafts that add greatly to the firm finish, while the 
white beard accentuates the clarity of the bloom and gives a sense of cool- 
ness, 3-ft. $7.50 
Balmunge( Hee Ps5ass71939)e Ae MwA le oe 2942; HM. A. I. S: 1940. One 
of the outstanding yellow plicatas. S. and F. are yellow with clean brown 
markings. About the largest flower of this class. 38 inches. $2.50 
Bandmaster (D. Hall, 1944). H. M., A. I. S. 1944. A very large, vigorous growing — 
and free flowering medium blue, a few shades lighter than The Admiral. 
The color holds up unusually well. Said to be the bluest of all medium blue 
Iris. Form, substance, stem and branching are all good. 3 feet. $7.50 
Berkeley Gold (Salb. 1942). H. M., A. I. S. 1944. A large deep clear yellow self 
of fine form, heavy substance, and smooth texture. Does not fade and stands 
wind and rain. A tall, 3 feet, stately flower that is one of the best. Supply 
limited. $5.00 
Black Valor (Nicholls, 1988). A very rich violet-black or royal purple with 
a velvety gloss. The haft is unveined and the beard is dark. The plant is 
free blooming but not tall—383 inches. Late. $1.00 
Black Wings (Kirk, 1980). Deep midnight blue; F. lustrous. $0.35 
Blue Danube (Meyer, 1932). Deep blue self; beard blue tipped. 34 inches. $0.35 
Blue June (Donahue, 1935). A large pale bluish lavender. 40 inches. $0.30 
Blue Shimmer (J. Sass, 1942). A. M., 1944; H. M., 1942, A.I.S. A fine beautiful 
new plicata that has a clean crisp white background polka dotted and edged 
with the clearest blue of any plicata. A large flower of excellent form on 
tall, low branched stems. 3 feet. $10.00 
Blue Triumph (Grint, 19384). A. M., A. I. S. 1986; H. M., A. I. S. 1933. The 
light blue flowers are large, graceful with heavy substance and smooth 
glossy finish. 42 inches. $0.30 
Blue Velvet (Loomis, 1929). Clear velvety dark blue with orange beard. $0.30 
Blue Zenith (Whiting, 1942). This sky blue Iris is large, tall, well branched 
and of clear, medium light coloring. It has been called one of the best 
of the new blues. It is strong growing, hardy and prolific of plants and 
bloom. 42 inches. $3.50 
Bonsor (Con. 19388). A silky deep velvety blue of exceptionally smooth finish 
and rich color. No Iris so deep has so pure and brilliant a hue, rich aniline 
blue. A wonderful Iris with every good quality. The best of the deep blues. 
38 inches. $1.75 
Buckskin (Klein, 1939). The four foot stems bear close to a dozen great 
blooms. This is one of the finest tan Iris now on the market. $1.50 
Burning Bronze (Ayres, 1934). A dark red suffused with bronze. 3 ft. $0.35 
Buttercup, Lane (D. Hall, 1941). H. M., A. I. S. A very large heavily ruffled 
clean, light yellow shading off to a lighter color at the haft, no veining 
on haft, deep orange beard. The flower is very resistant to all kinds of 
weather. A very excellent Iris for the front of the border as it is only 
31 inches tall, vigorous and free flowering. $2.00 
California Gold (Mohr.-Mit. 19383). A. M., A. I. S. 1987; H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 
A very tall deep golden yellow self of exceptional merit. $0.30 
Capri (Schreiner, 1935). A fawn yellow. 30 inches. $0.30 
