inches. A unique and fascinating yellow 
plicata. The ground color is clear yellow, 
heavily patterned with rich red brown. 
The falls are almost solidly dotted at the 
edges, giving a distinct banded effect. Full, 
well rounded flowers on nicely branched 
stalks. Strong, hardy plants. $5.00 
BLUE MOOD, Whiting 1950. No. 4513 
(VATICAN PURPLE X (BEOTIE X 
HUGUETTE)). Mid-season to late, 34 
inches. Deep blue blended self, harmoni- 
ous and dreamy but not somber in tone. 
The flowers are of heavy substance, wide 
and full, with well domed standards and 
nicely arched falls. The vigorous plants 
bloom freely and make a most effective 
garden clump. $3.50 
BLUE RHYTHM, Whiting 1945. No. 4332 
(ANNABEL X BLUE ZENITH). Mid- 
season to late, 40 inches. Large flowers of 
cornflower blue borne on tall beautifully 
branched stalks. BLUE RHYTHM seems 
to have nearly every good quality—smooth 
color, height, good proportion and excellent 
growing habits in all climates—with the 
added charm of grace and rhythm. Its 
record of awards shows its steadily in- 
creasing popularity in the five years since 
its introduction. By the American Iris 
Society it was given an H. M. in 1945, A. M. 
in 1947 and the coveted Dykes Memorial 
Medal in 1950. At the 1950 Annual Meet- 
ing it was awarded the President’s Cup. 
It has been on the A.I.S. Symposium of 
100 best irises since 1946, climbing from 
44th place to 2nd on that list. In 1950 it 
was given an Award of Merit by the Iris 
Society of England and the Royal Horti- 
cultural Society at the Wisley Trials. The 
Dykes Medal is also donated by the Iris 
Society of England but its winner in 
America is chosen each year by the judges 
of the American Iris Society. We are most 
appreciative of this recognition and truly 
grateful for the honors that have been 
given to BLUE RHYTHM. We are glad 
too that its prolific rate of increase has 
brought the price within reach of every 
gardener. When, if ever, was the “Iris of 
the Year” available for so modest a sum? 
$3.00, 3 for $7.00 
BLUE ZENITH, Whiting 1942. No. 4024 
(SIERRA BLUE X MISS CAMELIA). 
Early mid-season, 42 inches. Clear, deep 
sky blue self of large size, full form and 
splendid branching. As pollen parent of 
BLUE RHYTHM, it brought size, height 
and wide branching. A very good blue in 
its own right, it blooms early and con- 
tinues well into mid-season. Robust in 
growth and generous with bloom and in- 
crease. 60c, 3 for $1.25 
BOLD COURTIER, Whiting 1949. No 4378 
(MIRABELLE X CEDAR ROSE). Late, 
36 inches. Brilliant blend of deep rose and 
copper with extremely heavy substance 
and lacquered finish. The heavily crimped 
and curled petals give it an intriguing per- 
sonality. Plants are strong and hardy but 
scarce because of the demand. $3.59 
BRASS BAND, Whiting 1949. No. 447 
(((MATULA X CAL. GOLD) X GOLD- 
EN SPIKE) X VEISHEA). Early to mid- 
season, 38 inches. Bright orange yellow 
bicolor, as dashing and bold as the flourish 
of a trumpet. A vivid note for the early 
garden. Large flowers on sturdy, well 
branched stalks. Vigorous, prolific plants. 
$2.50, 3 for $5.00 
BURMESE GOLD, Whiting 1945. No. 4158 
((HAPPY DAYS X E. B. WILLIAMSON) 
X PRAIRIE SUNSET). Mid-season, 36 
inches. A radiant and lustrous blend of 
red and gold, so smoothly combined as to 
appear a warm, rich self. Flowers are 
large and pleasingly ruffled, stalks mod- 
erately branched. Makes a fine garden 
clump of luscious color. Strong, hardy 
plants give generous bloom and increase. 
$2.00, 3 for $4.00 
CAMPFIRE GLOW, Whiting 1947. No. 
4370 (AMARANTH X THREE OAKS). 
Early mid-season to late, 36 inches. Like 
the deep, glowing coals of a camp fire, this 
iris appeals to all visitors. A ruby red self, 
tinged with copper, its rich, intense coior 
never fades. The firm, substantial blooms 
last well in all weather for days. Its well 
branched stalk with many buds gives a 
long season of bloom. Plants are hardy, 
bloom freely and give fair increase. H. C. 
1945, H. M. 1947. $10.00 
CEDAR ROSE, Whiting 1941. No. 39108 
(MATULA X SUMMER TAN). Mid-sea- 
son, 36 inches. A near self of deep, warm, 
.rown red of great garden value. Visitors 
will hardly believe that this is one of the 
first irises we ever named as its holds its 
own with the very newest. Large, shapely 
flowers on splendidly branched stalks. 
Husky plants, free with bloom and in- 
crease. H.C. 1940, H. M. 1942. 
75c, 3 for $1.50 
CLOTH OF GOLD, Whiting 1945. No. 413 
(GOLDEN HIND X GOLDEN SPIKE). 
Early mid-season, 38 inches. A_ superb 
deep yellow self that grows more popular 
each year. Many judges consider it the 
finest pure yellow iris in commerce. Of 
classical form, heavy substance, excellent 
branching, sturdy growth and free bloom, 
it does seem to have about everything we 
demand in a good iris. H. M. 1947, A. M. 
1950. A.I.S. 100 Best Symposium 1947-48- 
49-50. $1.50, 3 for $3.00 
