
Chivalry Azure Skies - 
Azure Skies (Pattison 1943) A perfectly formed, ruffled, azure-blue self. Standards 
are firmly domed and falls flaring almost horizontally. The white beard adds 
clarity and. gives a pleasing sense of coolness. Splendid substance. One of the 
most lovely, light blue iris to date. 36”. $3.00 
Blue Crown (Washington 1945) Lovely blue and white reverse bi-color with a frosty 
sheen enveloping the whole flower. Semi-flaring falls, pure white, with slight 
ruffling. Beautifully formed flowers and delicate contrast of standards and 
falls is most effective. Heavy substance, good branching and fragrant. Midseason. . 
30 $6.00 
Blue Monarch (Sass 1933) A light blue, finely branched iris. Blooms large and 
full and of a beautiful clear tone of blue. 42”. 35c; 3 for 90c 
Blue Shimmer (J. Sass .1942) Midseason. A large blue and white plicata that stands 
out in the garden. The wide standards and falls are patterned with blue over a 
white background. Good branching. Rates 89. 39”. $4.00 
Blue Valley (K. Smith 1947) Large and beautifully shaped medium blue self with 
flaring falls. A very close approach to true blue. Delightfully ruffled upon open- 
ing. Has a fine metallic sheen that sparkles all over. Haft is wide and the color 
continues into the heart of the flower. Beard tipped a light, dull orange. Ex- 
cellent branching and flowers well spaced. Vigorous grower and fast increaser. 
Late midseason. 40”. $25.00 
Bright Melody (Snyder 1942) Color of a concord grape. - Received. FM As: 
in 1942. Metallic sheen with chestnut haft. An attractive; unusual purple 
shade. Midseason. 42”. $3.00 
Bryce Canyon (Kleinsorge 1944) Named for this colorful canyon. The warm shades 
of henna and copper closely resembles the mellow, yet glowing colors to be 
found in that region. Large, with highly domed standards and rather rounded 
falls. Bronze yellow beard. Firm substance, Height and branching good. H. M., 
A.I.S. Midseason. 36”. $10.00 
Burning Bronze (Ayres) 1934) One of Dr. Ayres’ finest seedlings.. A dark metallic 
red blend. Flower is very large. A red purple glow at end of beard. This 
color changes to a deep wine purple, with a bronze overtone in the falls and 
standards. 40’. $1.00 
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