BLACK FOREST (Schreiner, 1945) M. 33” 
The “blackest” Iris. In color a rich, silky blue-black. Not a 
dull Iris however, but bright and gleaming with a blue beard. 
Medium sized flowers on fairly short stems. A.M. 1948. 
$3.50 each 
BLACK RUBY (Dolman, 1949) V.E. 35” 
A fine Iris introduced last year by Cooley’s Garden, created by 
Dr. Dolman who produced Bisque which we are introducing this 
season. An almost black-red, smooth and glossy. Bronze gold 
beard. Very early bloomer and rapid increaser. Highly recom- 
mended. $5.00 
BLACK WINGS (Kirkland, 1930) M. 34” 
Deep, midnight blue with frosty black sheen. Fine for fore- 
ground planting. Fragrant. 30¢, 3 for 75¢ 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting, 1945) M.L. 38” 
Very large flowers of soft cornflower blue with a silvery over- 
tone. Standards arched and domed with semi-flaring falls. 
Exceptionally good substance and perfectly branched stems. 
One of the top blue Irises. Finished fifth in the voting for Best 
Hundred Iris for 1949. $4.00 each 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass, 1942) M. 38” 
A fine, new plicata of clean sparkling white and even pep- 
pering of clear blue. The flowers are extremely large and full. 
Distinctive, beautiful and most fragrant. An Iris we would 
never want to be without. Rated Ilth on the 1949 Judge’s 
Symposium and highest rated plicata on the entire list. A.M. 
1944. Outstanding. $1.50 each 
BONSOR (Connell, 1938) M.L. 38” 
Deep, rich aniline blue of a purity hard to equal. A splendid 
Iris of real quality. 60¢ each 
BROWN THRASHER (Kirkland, 1941) M. 34” 
An Iris with a true brown color, with a brilliant lustre and a 
fiery beard. A colorful Iris which is new and different, as well 
as outstanding in any comparison. $1.25 each, 3 for $3.00 
BRUNHILDE (Salbach, 1934) M. 40” 
A dark, rich violet self with an unusual blush beard and 
flaming form. Highly fragrant and popular. Reliable performer 
for us. 40¢, 3 for $1.00 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge, 1944) M.L. 38” 
A distinct and warm shade of henna-copper. One of the most 
interesting blends of the last few years and very popular, as 
evidenced by the fact that it is in No. 6 place on the Best 
100 List for 1949. A.M. 1947. Was runner-up for the Dykes 
Medal in 1948. $3.50 each 
BUCKSKIN (Kleinsorge, 1939) M.L. 38” 
Large, golden tan with flaring falls. An attractive Iris and one 
which goes excellently with blues. 50¢ each 
BUECHLEY GIANT (Buechley, 1932) E. 40” 
One of the largest of all Irises. Color is a silky, lavender blue. 
Tall stalks. Striking and much in demand. 40¢, 3 for $1.00 
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