ARCTIC (Kleinsorge 1940): M. 40 in. A warm creamy white Iris 
with ruffled standards and broad falls. Throughout the center 
of the flower there is an area of bright yellow and the stand- 
ards have a creamy tint. Winner of H.M. in 1941 and A.M. 
in 1942. This is one of the best Iris in our gardens and we 
recommend it. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ARETHUSA (Gage 1937): M. 40 in. A delicate rose or fuchsia 
colored flower with bronze tones near the haft. The flower is 
set off by the bronze beard blending into the haft. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ARGUS PHEASANT (DeForest 1948) : M. 38 in. Described by the 
introducer as large flowers of smooth, bright golden argus brown 
with self beard. In our opinion it is one of the finest Iris of late 
introduction. Each $10.00 
ARIANE (Cayeux 1935): M. 36 in. An imported French plicata. 
The blue and the white blending gives this Iris a distinct color- 
ing that is greatly admired in all gardens. The fine large flowers 
bloom very abundantly. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
BRIGHT LIGHTS 
ASIA (Yeld 1920). M. 36 in. A soft blended Iris with a cinnamon 
fragrance that was gven the Award of Merit by the Royal Hor- 
ticulture Society of England. Large blooms of good form. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
ATTYE EUGENIA (Snow 1936): Large soft yellow flowers on 
strong 36 in. stalks that will withstand wind and rain. Does not 
fade in the hot summer sun and won H.M. by the A.1.S. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
AZTEC COPPER (Kleinsorge 1939): M. 38 in. A very rare and 
subtle blend of smoky violets and delicate coppers, blended and 
washed together in lovely harmony. The blooms are large with 
broad hafts and a leathery substance. Fine branching. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943): M.L. 34 in. The pale azure-blue 
flowers are beautifully ruffled and have domed standards and 
flaring falls with a white beard. Many people believe that this 
is one of the finest blues to be introduced. See illustration on 
page 5. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
BALLERINE (Vilm. 1920): M. 36 in. The erect standards and 
straight hanging falls of this very fragrant light blue toned Iris 
is very popular with our customers. The garden effect is ex- 
cellent. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
BALLET GIRL (Sass 1935): M. 36 in. Pure blush-pink, soft and 
daintily colored, with large rounded flaring falls. This delicate 
shade of pink resembles the shade of pink found in Sweet Peas. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
BALMUNG (Sass 1939): M.L. 38 in. An outstanding yellow pli- 
cata that is unusual in this division of Iris. The background is 
yellow and the markings are peppered on in a cinnamon-brown. 
This Iris has won the H.M. in 1940 and A.M. in 1942. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
BANDMASTER (Hall 1944): M. 38 in. Very large flowers of 
powder-blue, borne on strong stalks. Deeper in color than Great 
Lakes, the color withstands the weather. Won H.M. in 1944. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BEAU SABREUR (Nesmith 1932) : E 34 in. The standards of this 
distinctive Iris are amber and the falls a Van Dyke red. This 
Iris is not new but is in demand and our stock is not large. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach 1942): M.L. 36 in. An unusually fine 
Iris of brilliant deep yellow with a fine finish, form and splendid 
stalks. One of the best yellows. H.M. and A.M. from A.1.S. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
BERMUDA SAND (Hall 1939): M. 36 in. A light coffee-tan 
colored Iris with nicely ruffled petals flushed with gold. Deeper 
in color than Jean Cayeux and is an excellent grower with 
sturdy stalks. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BERTHA GERSDORFF (Sass 1942): M. 36 in. A beautiful pale 
yellow flower with standards flushed with rosy purple in a very 
striking manner. The falls are also yellow brushed with rose- 
purple. The strong stalks carry many blooms and command 
attention. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BEVERLY (Lapham 1939): M. 32 in. The large well shaped 
flowers of deep pink have a distinct golden brown edge and a 
yellow beard. It has a wonderful garden effect as the blooms 
are of good size, well shaped and increases rapidly. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
BILLOWY SEA (Norton 1944): M. 38 in. Fine large flowers of 
clear frosty light blue that will be outstanding in your garden 
whether planted alone or with other flowers. It is a seedling of 
Great Lakes and many think it a clearer blue. 
Each $1.25; 3 for $3.00 
BIRCHBARK (Kleinsorge 1940): M. 36 in. A very large white 
flower with falls that spread broadly and with a pronounced 
rounded shape. This solid clean white has a sort of cool inner 
glow. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945): M. 33 in. Described by the 
originator as ‘‘back as pitch.” A very intense ebony with a 
blackish beard, low to medium in height and well proportioned. 
We recommend it. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
BLACK VALOR (Nicholls 1939): M. 32 in. One of the best of 
the so-called black Iris. While it is not as tall as some of the 
others it is one of the most richly colored of all. It is a glossy 
and velvety black-purple with a very dark beard and void of 
veining. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BLUE GLOW (Nicholls 1948) : L. 36 in. A very deep rich blue with 
a brown flush on the haft of the falls. This unusual Iris has a 
near white beard giving the entire flower a beautiful sheen. 
H.M. in 1948. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
BLUE HILLS (Sass 1931): M. 38 in. A huge blue flower in the 
light blue class. The falls have a tendency to flare thus giving 
this Iris a delicate appearance athough it is very hardy. Winner 
of H.M. and the Dykes Medal. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
BLUE MONARCH (Sass 1933): M.L. 40 in. A magnificent soft 
blue of gigantic size, up to 15 blooms on a single stalk. A good 
all around performer in the light blue class—easy growing. 
H.M. by the AIS. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
BLUE PETER (White 1936): M. 38 in. Very deep and rich blue- 
purple bi-color, a much darker Iris than one would expect from 
the name. Almost a self in effect, the falls near midnight-blue 
in their intense velvetiness. The beard is golden bronze. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945): M.L. 38 in. A wonderful corn- 
flower blue and as blue as an Iris can be. The silvery overtone 
gives the flower a warm, soft appearance. The standards are 
large, arched and domed, the falls broad, semi-flaring and fra- 
grant. H.M. and A.M. winner. Each $1.75; 3 for $4.50 
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