AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943) ML. 34”. * 
Lovely light, cool, airily ruffled pale lavender-blue. Domed, 
flaring standards, nearly horizontal falls. Fine substance, sur- 
prisingly crisp. Reminds one of a piece of crisp starched 
cloth. Stands up very well in the hot sun. A serenely trim 
Iris. See page 24 for picture. HM’43. AM’45. 
$1.25; 3 for $3.00 
BALLET GIRL (H. Sass 1935) EM. 36”. 
An Iris of distinctive, delicate personality and poised, re- 
strained carriage. In color the filmiest pink imaginble, re- 
minding one of the very delicate shade of pink found in sweet 
peas. 50c 
BALMUNG (H. Sass 1939) ML. 38”. 
A striking yellow plicata. Broad petals, regular markings of 
clear brown on pronounced yellow background. Well formed, 
large flowers, tall stems. HM’40. AM’42. 75c¢; 3 for $2.00 
BANDED BEAUTY (H. Sass 1948) ML. 36”. 
A striking plicata development. The ground color is clear, 
soft yellow with striking red-brown markings applied in a 
pleasing pattern. The falls are so heavily marked and dotted 
along the edges they give a decided banded effect. It seems 
to have everything—size, form, rich color and distinct pattern, 
as well as good height and branching. $10.00 
BANDMASTER (Hall 1944) M. 38”. * 
Tall, large, pleasing powder blue. Immense flowers, stalk tall 
and well branched. Color holds up unusually well; a few 
shades deeper than Great Lakes. Vigorous grower with broad, 
deep green foliage and sturdy stems. HM’44. 
$2.00; 3 for $5.00 
BARBARA LUDDY (Lapham 1947) M. 38”. 
A happy combination in the blending of two family lines of 
the new pinks (Melitza x Spindrift). It is an enchanting 
saffrano pink, a sort of pink with a buff cast along with a 
creamy flush near the tangerine beard. A lovely pink of nice 
form and good strength of coloring. HM’47. $8.00 
BELLERIVE (Benson 1950) M. 40”. 
A rich cream Ivis, perhaps the richest cream of the entire 
group. It is noteworthy for its finely chiseled form and the 
extra well substanced petals, so thickly textured they are com- 
pletely opaque. It is a worthy addition to the limited number 
of good creams we enjoy. A very good garden subject. 
$10.00 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach 1942) ML. 38”. * 
Top ranking yellow rating as one of the finest rich deep yel- 
lows of wonderful color, good form and a splendid stalk. It is 
a deep golden yellow with an astounding finish. The bril- 
liance of coloring makes it appear as if the flower had been 
recently polished. A superior yellow. HM’44. AM’46. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945) M. 33”. * 
In hybridizing we have tried to develop an Iris “black as 
pitch.” Black Forest is several registers darker and deeper in 
color than any named variety we grow or have seen. Fresh 
blooms of the other famous blacks are all definitely lighter 
toned when directly compared. In color it is a rich, silky 
ebony-blue-black. The overall effect with the blue beard, the 
same color as the flower, and solid haft is truly like the sable 
vested night. For so deep a color it is bright and gleaming, 
decidedly not a dull Iris. It is extremely floriferous, flowers 
are medium sized, stem about 33 inches. Well substanced 
flowers, well carried, modified flare to nice proportioned falls, 
fragrant. See page 9 for illustration. HM’46. AM’48. 
$3.50; 3 for $8.25 
BLACK HAWK (Schreiner 1941) VE. 28”. 
A stunning intermediate that is extra early flowering, Rich 
velvety black-purple—one of the darkest Iris. A stirring com- 
bination planted with rich yellow Ivis or pastel tulips. HM’42. 
AM’43. 75¢ 
BLUE ENSIGN (Meyer 1937) ML. 33. 
Certainly one of the most striking of the Iris we have tested 
of English origin. It is novel both for its color and form. 
A beautiful shade of royal blue with blue beard and rounded 
petals of a decided oval appearance. $2.50 
BLUE FRILLS (Stephenson 1946) M. 36”. * 
An azure-blue with blue-tinged beard. One of the most beau- 
tiful shades of blue, glossy and rich. A deeper blue than 
many of the pure light blues as Great Lakes yet not as dark 
as The Admiral. Roundly formed flowers of heavy substance 
and rich, glossy texture. Notable for great clarity of color 
and precision and styling of florets. One of the most over- 
looked Iris. $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
BLUE GLOW (Nicholls 1945) ML. 36”. * 
A rich shade of deep indigo-blue with varnished-like smooth- 
ness and luster. Enticingly marked with a brown flush on the 
shoulders and haft and a long, whitish beard. An extremely 
fine Iris; fragrant. I1M’48. $3.50; 3 for $8.25 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) ML. 38”. * 
We like this Iris very much. A medium blue with a silvery 
tone, it lacks nothing in branching, poise or growth. Ramrod 
stiff stems of superb branching with classically formed flowers 
held rigidly aloft. Its subtle shading has a warm cadence that 
impresses One instantly. Winning favor on its introduction, 
its continuing and spreading popularity are a just attestation 
to this fine mid-blue; fragrant. HM’45. AM’47. Pictured on 
page 29. $4.00; 3 for $10.00 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942) M. 38”. * 
Charming and capricious, a plicata of utmost originality. The 
handsome blooms, extremely large, are full and well formed. 
The clearest tone of blue is polka dotted and peppered, rather 
than buttonhole stitched, on crisp enameled ivory-white. The 
plant habit in stem, stalk and flower is all very satisfactory. 
One of the most distinct Iris originated in this class in years 
and one of the outstanding Iris; fragrant. Pictured page 14. 
HM"42. AM’44. $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
BLUE VALLEY (Smith 1947) ML. 36”. * 
Hailed as one of the closest approaches to true blue in Iris— 
the bluest yet. Large, full ruffled flowers with a jaunty flare 
and a nice sparkling sheen. Novel in form and color, scented. 
HM’47. AM’49. $10.00 
BLUE ZENITH (Whiting 1942) M. 40”. 
Slightly ruffled, large and tall, light campanula blue. A su- 
perb Iris of height, good branching, many buds on laterals, 
gorgeous in the clump. Because of its exceptional growth 
qualities, hardiness and vigor, Blue Zenith will be one of the 
blue Iris we will grow in our garden for years, A most satis- 
factory all-around blue, fragrant. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
BONNY (Lapham 1948) M. 37”. 
One of the famous seashell family, peppermint pink in color 
with leather-like substance and smooth coloring without a 
solitary vein. The luscious pink shades, like pink clouds, are 
dramatically accented by a tangerine beard. Flowers medium 
size and vigorous grower. $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
BORIS (Schreiner 1942) ML. 29”. 
For the fanciers who appreciate a rich and unusual color this 
gleaming, uniform garnet to claret-purple is certain to please. 
Ideal for foreground planting and massing. 
50c; 3 for $1.25 
BRIGHT LIGHTS (Schreiner 1946) ML. 36”. 
A novel plicata. In garden effect a bright waxy yellow with 
an intriguing alabaster white blaze on the falls and soft tan 
stitching to further captivate one. A gaily marked plicata 
done in such a clear cut manner that the contrast of the colors 
and markings are highly expressive. Shown on page 20. 
$3.00; 3 for $7.50 
BRIGHT MELODY (Snyder 1942) M. 35”. 
An Iris of excellent finish and unique coloring; rich Concord 
grapes color with a metallic sheen and chestnut haft. Attrac- 
tive, unusual purple shade. HM’43. $1.50; 3 for $4.00 

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