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BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945) M. A very deep richly 
colored iris of silky ebon blue-black. The blue beard and 
solid haft add to the depth of color. The well substanced 
flowers are medium in size and well proportioned to the 
height of the stalk. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. A. M., A. LS. ee 
24 in. 
BLIZZARD (Knowlton 1949) E. Many will remember this 
beautiful white iris that was blooming in the Knowlton gar- 
den at the time of the National A. I. S. meeting held at Boston 
in 1946. A large white that is as pure in color as freshly fallen 
snow. The flowers are firm textured with well domed stand- 
ards and arched flaring falls. The whole flower is frilled and 
ruffled, and the bright yellow beard is in sharp, but pleasing 
contrast to the purity of the bloom. Ten or more blooms, often 
with three flowers open at one time, and evenly spaced on the 
very tall well branched stalk. Hardy and a good grower. H. C., 
A.1I. 8.1946. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. 40 in. $10. 00 
BLUE CROWN (Washington 1945) M. The palest blue stand- 
ards are roundly domed. The semi-flaring slightly ruffled falls 
are pure white. The delicate contrast between standards and 
falls is most delightful. A fragrant iris. 36 in. $2.00 
BLUE ELEGANCE (Jory 1948) E. This beautiful Onco-hy- 
brid of very large size is in two shades of blue. The full 
rounded standards are clear chicory blue with the large, semi- 
flaring falls of a deeper tone. The general effect is a medium 
steel blue with darker veining, that gives an exotic touch so 
characteristic of Oncocyclus hybrids. H. M., A. I.S. 1949. 40 in. 
$15.00 
BLUE ENSIGN (Meyer 1938) M. Tall and commanding this 
handsome English iris is royal blue or dark medium blue in 
color with darker clean hafts and blue beard. The falls are 
flaring and lightly ruffled. The poise of the flowers on the 
tall well-balanced stalk is especially good. Large flowers, 
good substance, and vigorous growth. 39 in. $9.00 
BLUE FRILLS (B. N. Stephenson 1946) M. An azure blue 
that is deeper in color than many of the blue iris of the 
present day. Roundly formed flowers of heavy substance 
and smooth glossy texture. 39 in. $3.00 
BLUE GLOW (Nicholls 1948) L. Lighter in color than 
Black Banner this iris has good carrying qualities in the 
garden. Almost a self, save for the lighter tone of violet in 
the standards. Smoothly finished flowers and well branched 
stalks. H.M., A. I. 8.1948. 38 in. $3.50—3 for $9.00 
BLUE OX (Craig 1949) M. The recent advancement in creat- 
ing tall well branched Oncocyclus hybrids has been due in a 
great measure to the extensive hybridizing work carried on by 
Mr. Craig. This huge smooth lavender blue with leather-like 
substance is similar in color to the older blue iris El Capitan, 
and it does not show any trace of Onocyclus blood in its pat- 
tern. The strong sturdy growth and big bold flowers of re- 
markable substance suggest great possibilities in breeding 
new blue iris as it sets seeds easily. 30 in. $10.60 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) M. L. In color it is not far 
from Cornflower blue, softened by a silvery sheen. The flow- 
ers are large and full with broad standards, and wide semi- 
flaring falls. Good substance, free blooming habit, and tall 
widely branched stalks. H.M., A.I.S.1945. A. M., ASE Ss 
1947. 39 in. $4.00—3 for $10.00 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942) M. A large blue ana 
white plicata that stands out in the garden. The wide 
standards and falls are patterned with blue over a white 
background. Good branching. H. M., A. I. 8.1942. A. M.., 
A.I. 8.1944. 39 in. $1.50 
BLUE VALLEY (K. Smith 1947) M. L. Full, ruffled medium 
blue that gives a very blue effect in the garden. The stand- 
ards are broad, domed, and fluted at the edges. The ruffled 
falls are very flaring with the color continuing in to the heart 
of the flower. Heavy pier veered blooms well spaced on tall 
well branched stalks. H. C., IAS aE Mis Ns PEM SY 
1947. A.M., A.1.S. 1949. 39 ss $10.00 
BOLD VENTURE (Nesmith 1948) L. Late blooming, this 
pale rose and rosolane purple is a distinct variation in color 
pattern, and very showy in the garden. The conic standards 
are clear pale rose purple, almost white. The semi-flaring 
falls are deep rosolane purple (Ridgway), slightly ruffled at 
the edges with deeper reticulations around the reddish gold 
beard. Vigorous foliage. 40 in. 
BRIGHT LIGHTS (Schreiner 1946) M. A novel plicata 
that has the carrying quality of a waxy rich yellow. On 
closer inspection it appears to be a bitone with bright yellow 
standards and white falls, bordered with a stitching of 
brown. 38 in. $3.00—3 for $7.50 
BRONZE BROCADE (Nesmith 1948) M. L. The name is 
most descriptive of this lustrous warm blend of copper red, 
and tobacco brown. The standards are bronzy red, very 
broad and roundly domed with strong midrib. The semi- 
flaring and ruffled falls have a brown undercolor flushed 
Corinthian purple around the bronzy gold beard. There is a 
darker band of Kaiser brown bordering both standards and 
falls. Heavy substanced flowers. Strong vigorous growth 
with 10 or more blooms on 5 way branching stalk. H.M., 
A.I. 8.1948. 40 in. $15.00 
RROWN THRASHER (Kirkland 1940) M. Deep, yet glow- 
ing, this iris is almost a true brown, enlivened by the beard 
and brilliant central area. The flower has a lustrous sheen 
that makes it seem alive. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. A. M., 
JAE tS Be Saye hae $1.25—3 for $3.00 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge 1944) M. Named for one of 
the most colorful canyons of the west, its warm shades of 
henna and copper closely resemble the mellow yet glowing 
colors of the rock formation in that region. The flowers are 
large with highly domed standards and rather rounded falls. 
Bronze yellow beard. H.M., A.I.8. 1945. A.M., A.I.S. 1947. 
36 in. $3.50 
BURGUNDY ROSE (D. Hall 1946) M. An iris that is well 
named for its dark amethyst color reminds one of the rich- 
ness of old Burgundy wine. The large ruffled flowers are 
proudly carried on strong well branched stalks. Free bloom- 
ing with vigorous growth. 35 in. $3.00 
BURMESE GOLD (Whiting 1945) M. Blended colors of 
deep yellow, pink, and gold, so smoothly combined that tnv 
whole effect is bittersweet pink. Especially nice in a clump 
for it has a long season of bloom, and its bright fresh flowers 
are long lasting. 36 in. $3.00 
CAMPFIRE GLOW (Whiting 1947) E. M. L. Described by 
the originator as a glowing ruby red, heavily infused with 
copper, giving the flower a metallic lustre. The flowers are 
wide petaled with firmly domed standards and rounded 
flaring falls. Firm substanced flowers. good brenching. 
Eee AS let 94 7 eso Omnis $15.0 
CAPTAIN WELLS (P. Cook 1941) M. A deep glossy ma- 
roon purple with splendid habits of growth. A self, neat 
and finished in form with almost no haft markings. The 
whole flower has a shining surface that gives the rich color 
life and brilliance. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. A. M., A. I. S. 1948. 
38 in. $1.00 
CARILLON (J. Wills 1945) M. L. A warm blend with the 
luscious coloring of ripe apricots. The cupped standards are 
broad and thick textured. The falls are arched and flaring 
with very heavy substance. Not tall, but very floriferous, 
the sparkling flowers of pink and honey pane form a charm- 
ing clump for border planting. H.C., A. I. S. 1948. H. M.., 
AS enon OAD a gee tie $4.00—3 for $9.50 
CAROLINE BURR (K. Smith 1940) M. L. Light ivory self 
overlaid with palest Chartreuse. The standards are domed 
with a pronounced midrib. The falls are semi-flaring. Four 
branched stalks. H.C., A. I. S. 19389. H. M., A. I. S. 1940, 
FAV AM De Ode Aine $1.00 
