
Iris of Distinction 
ACTION FRONT (Cook 1942): One of the best reds, inclined to 
a copper-red with an intense yellow beard. A well formed flower 
with conical standards, and falls that are very wide at the haft, 
with no haft markings to detract. Vigorous, with beautiful green 
foliage. Midseason, 36 inches. Each $1.00 
ALADDIN’S WISH (Murawska 1945): The huge blooms of this 
novel and beautiful iris are a lovely shade of blue with brushings 
of creamy white on the blue. An entirely new pattern that is both 
impressive and pleasing. Vigorous growth and a good increaser. 
Very popular. Midseason. 36 in. Each $3.00 
ALASTOR (Spender 1940): This unique and beautiful iris origi- 
nated in England. The color is deep cyclamen pink with an under- 
lay of gold and hazel brown at the haft. Mid-season. 36 in. 
A.M., A.1.S. 1941. Each 60c¢ 
ALDURA (C. Larson 1943): A beautiful plicata of exceptional 
substance. The bluish purple penciling on a pure white back- 
ground, makes this plicata outstanding. The blooms are very large 
and well formed with good branching. H.M. A.I.S. 1947. Mid- 
season, 30 in. Each $1.00 
ALPINE GLOW (Kleinsorge 1945): The name is most appropriate 
for this impressive flower. The large blooms of smooth lilac-rose 
with shadings of brown at the haft and a gold beard is enhanced 
with a lovely misty overcast. Tall, well branched and vigorous. 
Late. 40 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1946. Each $2.00 
ALWAYS (White) : Very large flowers of heavy substance, in ivory 
white, with fine markings of a bronze-like color. Well branched, 
tall and vigorous. 40 in. Each 50c 
AMANDINE (G. Douglas 1946): The cool crisp blooms of cream 
with a lemon tinge are beautifully formed and delightfully ruf- 
fled with broad domed standards and full flaring falls. The flowers 
give the impression of being fragile but on the contrary are of 
heavy firm substance and withstand severe weather amazingly 
well. Sturdy growth and good branching. H.M., A.|.S. 1946; 
A.M. 1948. Winner of the President’s Cup at Nashville in 1948. 
36 inches. Each $7.50 
AMIGO (Williamson 1934) : A winsome pansy toned iris that every- 
one loves. Standards are clear light violet and the falls intense 
violet-purple edged with light violet. Mid-season. 30 in. A.M., 
Polls || Selts}: Each 50c 
AMITY (Corey 1947): An appealing plicata with white ground 
brushed with light violet blue. The standards are so closely marked 
giving the appearance of a self. Falls are brushed deeper at the 
haft. Beard is inconspicuous. Midseason. 38 inches. H. M., A.1.S. 
1947. Each $3.50 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting 1944): A glowing burnt orange or copper 
self, with a metallic overlay and a cadmium yellow beard. Domed 
standards and semi-flaring falls. Prolific and floriferous. Late. 
36 in. H.M., A.1.S. 1946. Each $2.00 
ARCADIA BUTTERCUP (Milliken): So clear and bright is this 
deep yellow that it glistens and shines even on the dullest days. 
The color is uniform throughout. Flaring form, excellent substance 
and branching. 30 in. Early. H.M., A.1.S. 1948. Each $5.00 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge 1940): Large flowers of a glistening warm 
white, with a decided gold throat. Perfect form with ruffled 
standards and broad falls. Vigorous and a free bloomer. Mid- 
season. 40 in. A.M., A.1.S. 1942. Each 50c 
ARETHUSA (Gage 1940): A delicate rose or fuchsia colored iris 
with bronzed tones near the haft. Mid-season. 40 in. Each 50c 
AUBANEL (Cayeux 1935): In the opinion of many this iris is one 
of the nearest to pink. Shrimp pink with a dash of lilac in the 
center of the falls. Late. 38 in. Each 60c 
AZTEC COPPER (Kleinsorge 1940): A copperish colored flower 
with subtle tones of violet and bronze blended in lovely harmony. 
The huge flowers are leathery in substance with broad hafts. Mid- 
season. 38 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1940. Each 75¢ 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943): The crisp ruffled flowers are light 
azure blue with domed standards and almost horizontal falls. 
The blooms are beautifully formed with wide hafts and a white 
beard. Fine substance surprisingly crisp. Branching is low and 
wide. Medium late. 34 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1945. Each $1.25 
BALLET DANCER (Kleinsorge 1949) : This new golden apricot iris 
is a Cacade Splendor seedling with an entirely different form that 
is both distinctive and charming. The very broad falls waved and 
crimped at the edges resemble the swirling skirt in a pirouette. 
Standards are full and closed. The heavy substanced flowers are 
a delightful golden apricot self with splendid carrying qualities. 
Good spacing and branching. 38 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. 
Each $12.00 
BALMUNG (Sass 1939): One of the loveliest of the Sass yellow 
plicatas. The brown markings are neatly peppered on a yellow 
background. Large flowers with broad petals; well branched. 
Mid-season. 36 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1942. Each 75c 
BATAAN (Kleinsorge 1942): A coppery to henna color with a tint 
of plum cast throughout. A flower of good form and of unusual 
color value. Mid-season. 36 in. Each $2.00 
BANDMASTER (Hall 1944): Huge flowers of powder blue on tall 
nicely branched stalks. The color holds up unusually well. A vig- 
orous grower with deep green foliage. Mid-season. 38 in. H.M., 
A.1.S. 1944. Each $2.00 
BELLERIVE (See Introductions, page 3) Each $10.00 
BERKELEY BLUE (Salbach): Large, perfectly formed flowers of 
medium clear blue. Lovely smooth finish. Low branched and an 
early bloomer. 30 in. Each $1.00 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach 1942): A magnificent deep glowing 
yellow capturing all the good qualities: form, heavy substance 
and smooth texture. The tall stalks are nicely branched. Vigorous 
and free flowering, blooming over a long period of time. 36 in. 
Mid-season. A.M., A.I.S. 1946. Each $1.00 
BLACK AND GOLD (Kleinsorge 1943): This is indeed a striking 
variegata with standards a rich chrome, near gold and falls of 
black maroon. Medium size blooms on tall, fairly well branched 
stalks. Mid-season. Each $1.00 
BLACK BANNER (Nicholls 1947): This intensely colored near 
black iris is becoming very popular. Rich and sleek in its finish 
with practically no haft markings. Good branching, increases 
rapidly and grows well everywhere. 3 feet. Late. H.M., A.I.S. 
1947. Each $2.50 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945): A very blue-black iris of silky 
finish. This flower is a self with a beard of the same color. A 
medium size flower of excellent substance and flaring form. Mid- 
season. 26 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $3.50 
BLUE FRILLS (Stephenson 1946): A self of clear azure blue with 
the added charm of a blue tinged beard. The roundly formed 
blooms are of heavy substance and smooth glossy texture. A 
lovely iris. 36 in. Mid-season. Each $3.00 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945): Large heavy substanced flowers 
close to cornflower blue, softened with a silvery sheen. The stand- 
ards are broad with semi-flaring falls void of haft markings. Its 
splendid branching and vigorous growth together with the many 
other splendid qualities place this flower as one of our finest new 
blues. Mid-season. 40 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $4.00 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1943): Charming and original is this 
lovely plicata with its waxy white background heavily stippled 
with clear blue. The blooms are of splendid form and substance. 
Tall and beautifully branched. We consider this one of the most 
outstanding iris of the last few seasons. Mid-season. 39 in. 
A.M., A.1.S. 1944. Each $1.50 
BLUE VALLEY (Kenneth Smith 1947): The large flowers are of 
splendid form closely approaching true blue. The flaring falls are 
wide at the haft and delightfully ruffled with the added beauty of 
a lovely metallic sheen. Excellent branching with the flowers well 
spaced. Vigorous and increases rapidly. Mid-season. 40 in. 
H.M., A.I.S. 1947; A.M. 1949. Each $10.00 
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