FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 4 
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 
stalk. H.M., A.I.S. 1946. A.M., A.I.S. 1948. 24 in. $2.00 
BLIZZARD (Knowlton 1949) E. A large white that is as 
pure in color as freshly fallen snow. The flowers are firm 
textured with well domed standards 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 weli branched 
stalk. H.C., A.I.S. 1946. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. 40 in. $7.00 
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. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. 40 in. 
$10.00 
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. Awarded the Dykes 
Medal by The Iris Society of England 1949. 39 in. $5.00 
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. $2.00 
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 
Stalksoe He MaeAs lass 19485 38 in: $2.50—3 for $6.00 
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 Onocyelus 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. $6.00 
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., A.I.S. 
1947. A.M., R.H.S. 1950. Dykes Medal. 1950. 39 in. $3.00 
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 substanced blooms well spaced on tall 
well branched stalks. H. C., A. I. S. 1945. H. M., A. I. S. 
OAT mete Meer istS.t1 04053 Onin: $7.50 
BOLD VENTURE (Nesmith 1948) L. SOLD OUT FOR 1951. 
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. $2.00—3 for $4.50 
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. $8.00 
BROWN 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., 
IN dh t5 UBER, BS aha $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. 
ElepViewwA cele pol OA came Atm Vim Amen. i OA (eee Ontins $2.50 
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. $2.50 
BURMESE GOLD (Whiting 1945) M. Blended colors of 
deep yellow, pink, and gold, so smoothly combined that the 
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. $2.00 
CAHOKIA (Faught 1948) M. L. A beautiful light blue of 
very clear tone that deserves the warm reception it has re- 
ceived from iris enthusiasts in all parts of the country. A 
very lovely iris. The flowers are well formed, the branch- 
ing good. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. .40 in. $15.00 
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 yellow form a charm- 
ing clump for border planting. H.C., A. I. 8S. 1948. H. M., 
Ale Se 14d mao mdiine $2.50—3 for $6.00 
CAROUSEL (G. Douglas 1948) M. This large, tall, flaring 
flower of heavy substance and smooth finish was given its 
name because it reminds one of the brilliant, dazzling colors 
of a carnival. The medley of magenta, violet, and gold is 
so skillfully combined that the color effect is bright lavender- 
rose. The heavy orange beard accentuates the boldness of 
pattern. Strong stalks, and great freedom of bloom. H.M., 
TO WES. TS AIS Shale $4.50—3 for $10. 50 
CASA MORENA (De Forest 1943) M. One of the largest 
flowered iris that I have seen. A self with long full blooms 
of Chestnut brown which in sunlight glisten with reddish 
tones. An entirely new color in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 
1944. A.M., A.1.S.1946. 36 in. $2.00 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1945) L. Most attrac- 
tive 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 on both standards and falls. H.M., A.I.S. 
LOA See eA IV ACen Se lO4e) soon. $2.50—3 for $6.00 
