“AUBURN (Kleinsorge- 1945) 
Novel and impressive coppery henna-brown with an undertone 
of gold. The solidness of color is broken by a vivid patch of blue 
in the center portion of the fall petals. Auburn has good garden 
value because of its color carrying qualities. Early. 36’... $7.50 
AZALEA (Nesmith 1946) 
Both attractive and charming is this lovely new color of Azalea 
pink with a flush of ivory over the entire flower. A coral pink 
beard enhances its beauty. Flowers are medium sized, and of 
good substance. It is a generous bloomer and increases rapidly. 
Mid-season. 36”. $6.00 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943) 
Beautifully ruffled, crisp self of light lavender blue. A fine late 
bloomer. Sile25 
BALTIS (C. G. White 1948) 
An onco-bred of deep naphthalene violet shades, which carries 
the oncocyclus characteristics. Three-way branching on stalks 
30’. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1948. Very early. $5.00 
BANDMASTER (Hall 1944) 
Vigorous in growing habits, and a free bloomer. The color is a 
clear medium blue, which does not fade. It has large blooms of 
fine form, substance, and well branched. Mid-season. 36’. 
$2.00 
BARBARA ADAMS (Cahoon 1947) 
A smooth, rich deep blue-purple self of medium size with flar- 
ing falls and well formed standards. It is set off by a blue beard, 
tipped white. Early mid-season. 34’’ $4.00 
BATAAN (Kleinsorge 1942) 
A real innovation and a much sought after Iris. Its dark blend- 
ing of copper, with plum, henna and rich brown make a most 
desirable color picture. 34’. $2.00 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach 1942) 
This rich deep yellow self of even tone, fine form and heavy sub- 
stance, is a grand addition to any garden. $1.00 
BLACK & GOLD (Kleinsorge-Salbach 1943) 
A most striking variegata, with standards of deep rich chrome, 
and black maroon falls. We suggest you plant this Iris where it 
will get some shade. Tall. Mid-season. $1.00 
BLACK BANNER (Nicholls 1947) 
A new near black of intense coloring. Velvety and rich with the 
hafts of the fall petals almost solid in the same midnight hue of 
the flower. A worth while addition to any garden. Late. 36”. 
Honorable Mention A.|.S. 1947. $2.50 
BLUE GLOW (Nicholls 1945) 
An impressive flower of deep rich blue with a brown flush on the 
haft of the fall petals. The beard is of near white. A decided sheen 
makes this one of the loveliest late bloomers. Honorable Men- 
TIOMPACIESamlLO-O.nS.0 oe $3.30 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) 
Hailed by all who view it as a top ranking Iris. In fact it was 
awarded the Award of Merit A.I.S. 1947, and was runner-up for 
the Dykes Medal 1949. The color is a near cornflower-blue with 
a silvery sheen. Good size blooms with full broad well propor- 
tioned petals. There are no haft markings to detract from its 
smoothness of beauty. A good grower with fine branching. Mid- 
latewes our $4.00 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1941) 
A sparkling and distinctive pure white, plicated with the clearest 
medium blue stipplings which appear to have been sprayed on. 
Rated as the most outstanding Iris in its color class. Mid-season. 
cm $1.50 
BLUE VALLEY (K. Smith 1947) 
One of the most talked of Iris of the season. It is said that this 
is one of the truest blues of all the Iris. It is a seedling from a 
Lake George x Great Lakes cross. The large ruffled blooms with 
flaring falls are medium blue which continues well into the heart 
of the flower with a smooth texture, and metallic sheen which 
sparkles throughout the entire flower. Mid-season. 36’. Award 
of Merit 1949. $10.00 
BRILLIANT AMBER (Salbach 1947) 
Here is an excellent Iris of character and distinction. Its large 
blooms are in brilliant shades of golden brown and amber, with 
just a suggestion of pink in its makeup. Has well closed stand- 
ards of deep amber with slight pink cast. Falls are semi-flaring, 
of bright golden brown with deeper gold veining. A deep yellow 
beard enhances the tone. Heavy substance, well branched, and 
good grower. Mid-season. 40’’. $5.00 
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BLUE SHIMMER 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge 1944) 
Definitely a color break which has rightfully become a must to 
all Iris enthusiasts. Its new shade of warm henna-copper on a 
large flower with domed standards and broad, well rounded falls 
of fine substance and branching is breath-taking. Runner-up 
for Dykes Medal 1948. Mid-season. 36’’. $3.50 
CALIFORNIA PEACH (Salbach 1941) 
Grand delicate blend of outstanding qualities. Standards of soft 
old gold shading to rose, falls are of salmon apricot with a sug- 
gestion of soft lavender in the center. 38”. 50c 
CAPTAIN WELLS (Cook 1941) 
Deep glossy maroon purple of uniform coloring with no haft 
markings. Beard is bronze-yellow. Its richness shines luxuriantly. 
A late bloomer. 36”. $1.00 
CAROLINE BURR (K. Smith 1940) 
Large, well formed flowers of ivory-white with a tinge of elusive 
green. 45’. $1.00 
CASA MORENA (DeForest 1943) 
An entirely new shade of burnt sienna and chestnut that glistens 
in the sunlight as though it were frosted. A self color with golden 
style arms and beard of brownish orange. Flowers are large and 
well formed on nicely branched stalks. Midseason. 38". $2.00 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1945) * 
Heralded by A.|.S. Judges as a most re Are blend of pink, 
tan and apricot. Large blooms, ruffled in both standards and 
falls, of good substance. Late. 36", $3.50 
CHAMOIS (Kleinsorge 1944) 
Truly appropriately named. A real chamois color without any 
veining or markings to mar its smooth clear color. Large flowers 
beautifully formed, with standards domed and falls slightly waved 
at the edges. The smooth soft finish makes this Iris most desir- 
able. Award of Merit A.I.S. 1948. Midseason. 34’’, $5.00 
CHANTILLY (Hall 1945) 
Ruffled orchid pink flowers with a flush of gold at the haft. The 
edges of both standards and falls are so very heavily frilled, giv- 
ing the appearance of being edged with lace. Has good substance 
and is winter hardy. 36’. $3.50 
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