“Blowers from the Wilds of Missouri” 
BLUE RIM (C. Larsen, 1948) (M) Each $10.00 
Wide, round blue and white plicata. H. C., 1947. 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass, 1942) Each $1.25, 3 for $3.00 
M. 39 inches. A. M., A. I. S. 1944. Among the choice of plicatas 
for originality is this shimmering white, dotted and dappled 
with the clearest tones of blue. The well rounded flowers are 
of excellent substance. 
BLUE ZENITH (Whiting, 1942) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
A large and tall campanula sky blue—one of the loveliest and 
best of the new blues. The flowers are slightly ruffled. Hardy 
and an easy grower. 
BONNY (Lapham, 1948) (M. 37 in.) Each $4.00 
One of the famous seashell family, peppermint pink in color 
with leather-like substance and smooth coloring without a soli- 
tary vein. The luscious pink shades, like pink clouds, are dra- 
matically accented by a tangerine beard. Flowers medium size. 
BROWN THRASHER (Kirkland, 1941) Each $1.50 
Gorgeous color, a brilliant golden light brown with lustrous 
sheen—not velvety. The tall stems bear several well spaced 
blossoms of large size shaped considerably like Copper Lustre, 
but far more alive and colorful. Altogether different from To- 
bacco Road, it is one of the very best brown irises and it really 
appears brown. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. A. M. 1948. 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge, 1944) Each $3.00 
A distinct and warm shade of henna-copper. It has especially 
broad hafts, large rounded falls and finely held standards. Self 
colored, with bronze yellow beard. A huge flower on 3-foot 
stems. 
BUCKSKIN (Kleinsorge, 1939) Each 50c 
Bearing a most appropriate title, this iris is by far the best tan 
in our entire collection. The stalks rise to a height of four feet, 
bearing close to a dozen great blooms with large closed stand- 
ards and wide flaring falls. Practically a self in color. 
BUFFAWN (Andrews) Each 40c 
If you are looking for an iris of unusual coloring and with the 
most brilliant tangerine beard, this is it. A soft pinkish self, 
hard to describe, set off with a very red-orange beard. Nicely 
shaped, prolific blooming and attracts wide attention. 
BURGUNDY ROSE (Hall, 1946) Each $3.00 
The large ruffled dark amethyst-colored flowers are proudly car- 
ried on strong well branched 35-inch stems. The color of Bur- 
gundy Rose is quite striking and it has great garden value. It is 
a vigorous grower and a free bloomer. 
BURMESE GOLD (Whiting, 1945) Each $3.00 
M. 34-inch. A pleasant, ruffly iris with a charming air. A lus- 
trous gold blend of deep yellow, pink, apricot and real gold. 
The center of the flower has a warm glow. 
BURNING BRONZE Each 40c, 3 for $1.00 
A dark but blazing metallic red. A flower of great size and one 
which has carved a favorable name for itself these past several 
seasons. It differs from most other reds in its bronzy finish. 
BUTTERCUP LANE (H. M., 1940) Each 75c 
A very heavily ruffled crisp fair sized light yellow on a strong 
well branched 32-inch stem. The form of the flower is ideal 
and the substance extra heavy. This clean bright yellow has 
to be seen to be fully appreciated. 
CALCUTTA (Kleinsorge) 
A tall delicate brown with many blooms. 
CALIFORNIA GOLD (Mitchell, 1933) Each 30c, 3 for 75c 
Intense, somewhat metallic yellow, large and free blooming. 
One of the best in its price class. 
CALIFORNIA PEACH (Salbach, 1941) Each 40c, 3 for $1.00 
A pink-peach blend from California. This iris has much more 
gold and yellow in it than does China Maid. Well branched 
with a very long blooming season. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. 
CAMERON (Cayeux, 1938) Each 75c 
M. 38 inches. A. M., A. I. S. 1940. A brilliant deep purple iris 
whose standards are of vivid violet with broad semi-flaring falls 
of velvety black purple. 
Each 30c, 3 for 75c 
IRIS 
CAPE BON (Tompkins, 1945) Each $10.00 
M. L. 38 inches. Very large and of fine form is this rich glow- 
ing blend of Arabian red and chocolate brown. An undertone 
of bright copper brings the flower to flaming life. The sub- 
stance is extra heavy and the finish is like satiny leather. 
Branching is excellent on a strong stalk. H. M. 1945, R. 90. 
CAROLINE BURR (K. Smith, 1940) Each $1.00 
M. 40 inches. A cool ivory colored iris with a soft mirage-like 
dash of soft, elusive green. Something different in a cream iris 
and one of the very finest of this color. Very large blooms of 
fine form and ideal proportion. 
CASA MORENA (DeForest, 1943) Each $2.00, 3 for $5.00 
M. 38 inches. Glowing deep rich coppery brown. A large, long 
formed flower of a sort of “pungent” color that attracts every- 
one. One of the richest iris in the brown shades with a pleas- 
ing iridescence. A solid self. 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge, 1945) L. Each $3.00 
Most attractive in color and form, this large flowered blend of 
pink, apricot and tan has won high praise from iris judges. The 
very large well substanced flowers are broad and full with 
decided ruffling in both standards and falls. Sturdy stalks with 
good branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. R. 88. 36 inches. 
CEDAR ROSE (Whiting, 1941) Each $1.00 
M. 36 inches. Pleasing rich rose-brown self of good form and 
substance. Fine warm coloring and great garden value. 
CHAMOIS (Kleinsorge, 1944) M. Each $3.00 
Pure chamois in color, this very large flowered variety has a 
soft satiny finish that sparkles as if dusted with frost crystals. 
The flowers are beautifully formed with standards and falls 
waved at the edges. A self with no venations. H. M., A. I. S. 
1945. Per R. 88. 1946. 36 inches. 
CHANTILLY (Hall) (H. M., 1945) (A. M., 1947) Each $2.50 
A large ruffled orchid pink flower. The edges of both standards 
and falls are heavily frilled or fluted, more so than I have seen 
in any other flower. Chantilly is from the same line of breed- 
ing as our flamingo pinks. The 36-inch stems are stout and 
well branched. It has extra good substance, is winter hardy 
and a free bloomer. (Introducer’s description.) 
CHARLIE GERSDORFF (Lapham, 1948) M. Each $5.00 
Fiery two toned orange-red with a bright beard. The warm 
orange cast standards suggest an approach to variegata but the 
red tones in the standards place it as a heavily blended red. 
The falls are a brilliant nopal-red with a blending influence of 
carmine in the throat. 38 inches. 
CHEERIO (Ayres, 1934) E. Each 30c, 3 for 75c 
One of the most satisfactory reds, a bicolor of great brilliancy 
and good form and size. A cheerful and friendly iris, vigorous 
and dependable, and one of the most popular iris we grow. 
40 inches. 
CHERIE (Hall) (H. C., 1945) (H. M., 1947) Each $15.00 
A large ruffled full bodied flamingo pink self of excellent form 
and substance and with a deep tangerine beard. The 34-inch 
stems are very stout and well branched. Growth is vigorous 
and increase much above average. This is a beautiful pink, 
fine in every respect. Stock rather limited. 
CHICORY BLUE (Douglas, 1942) Each 75c 
Large blue self with closely domed standards slightly ruffled 
at the edges. A four-footer with broad flaring falls. Color 
matches chickory blue of Ridgeway. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. 
CHIEF POKING FIRE (DeForest, 1942) Each $1.50 
A new red with very wide standards and falls, the latter round- 
ed and spreading. 
CHINA MAID (Milliken, 1936) Each 40c, 3 for $1.00 
Here again we are confronted with the task of describing an 
indescribable iris. This is in shades of pink, golden copper and 
lilac, smoothly blended together. Large size and fine form add 
to its high quality. H. M., A. I. S. 1988, A. M. 1939. 
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