FINE, LARGE, CLEAN AND HEALTHY. 
! want to thank you for the fine, large, 
clean, healthy rhizomes. They are fine. | 
also want to thank you for the free ones. 
Laclede, Mo. X.Y.Z.W. 
BLACK BANNER — (Nicholls 1947). A 
velvety intense near black. Hafts of the 
falls almost solid in the same midnight 
hue. If you like *em dark, this is it....1.00 
BLACK FOREST — (Schreiner 1945) M. 
33”. A rich, silky ebon-blue-black. It is 
several registers darker and deeper in 
color than any Iris we know. The flowers 
are medium sized, well substanced, well 
carried, modified flare to nicely propor- 
Hone eral Swe ee ee $1.00 
BLUE FRILLS—(Stephenson 1946) M 36”. 
A beautiful azure blue with blue-tinged 
beard. Darker than Great Lakes but a 
light blue Iris. Roundly formed flowers, 
heavy substance, rich and glossy........ $1.00 
BLUE GLOW—(Nicholls 1945) ML. 36”. 
A dark velvety blue with brown haft. A 
lovely deep blue with varnished like 
smoothness and luster. Late and very fine. 
JON SAMIR a Os Dace ae ms pS $1.00 
BLUE MOOD—(Whiting 1950) ML 32”. 
Deep blue purple self. Hardy, vigcrous 
Aicerceem DLOOMINe Mae eet he ee $2.00 
BLUE RHYTHM—(Whiting 1945) ML. 
38”. Very large flowers of medium, or 
cornflower blue, wide standards and semi- 
flaring falls. Good substance, free bloom- 
er, and tall widely branched stalks. No 
haft markings to detract from the blue- 
ness. It is well’named and probably tops 
Pine es ame ee eee are en ee ee Tae $1.50 
BLUE SHIMMER—(J. Sass 1942) M. 38”. 
A white that looks blue. The large shim- 
mering white blooms are polka dotted 
and peppered with the clearest tone of 
blue. Good substance and branching. It 
is sensational and_ strikingly beautiful. 
Tops among the blue and white plicatas. 
50¢ 
BLUE VALLEY—(Smith 1947) ML. 36”. 
Claimed to be the closest approach to true 
blue in Iris—the bluest yet. Large, full 
ruffled flowers of flaring form and spar- 
kling sheen, with a pleasant scent......3.00 
BLUE ZENITH—(Whiting 1942) M. 40”. 
Slightly ruffled sky blue self. It is hardy 
and vigorous, good branching, free flower- 
ing, large flowers. An_ excellent  all- 
ZA OUST EVEL teat deere Seer ae deta ea 35¢ 
ORDER EARLY: Some varieties are always 
sold out before the end of the season. 
WE SHIP ONLY ONE-YEAR-OLD ROOTS 
BONNY—(Lapham 1948) M. 37”. It is 
peppermint-pink in color with a leather- 
like substance and smooth coloring with- 
out any veining. This luscious pink of 
the seashell family is of medium size and 
is accented by a tangerine beard. The 
plant 1s: a9 virorous grower...) 25..3 $1.00 
BONSOR—(C. P. Connell 1938) ML 38”. 
Silky deep velvety blue-blue. This is an 
exceptionally fine blue Iris, rich deep color 
and texture, and one of the very best in 
Car kee nl Wes tacts ere eee meee WERT. 
BRIGHT LIGHTS—(Schreiner 1946) ML 
36”. A waxy yellow plicata with white 
blaze on falls and tan stitchings. Some- 
what like Tiffanja, but a more yellow and 
NV IPCC ONIU AG Ugh keene eee ee $1.00 
BRIGHT MELODY— (Snyder 1942) EM 
34”. Beautiful rich reddish Concord grape 
color with chestnut haft and a metallic 
lustre. Good substance and well branched. 
Something new in coloring, and the kind 
we-likex tO™ Crow cee ae ee 75¢ 
BROWN THRASHER — (Kirkland 1941) 
M 34”. A beautiful two-toned Iris of 
golden brown, with lustrous sheen. This 
very brilliant coppery golden brown was 
a sensation among the thousands of our 
visitors at blooming time. They just can't 
resist buying it when they see it. Those 
that couldn’t afford it bought Sonny Boy. 
It is somewhat like it only smaller........ 75¢ 
BRUNHILDE — (Salbach 1934) EM 38”. 
Wide flaring, rich dark violet blue self, 
with an unusual blue beard. Nicely formed 
flowers, splendid stems, widely branched. 
Much admired by everyone and a good 
Old Blt is.q seers Se cere leet Be aut gas 35¢ 
BRYCE CANYON—(Kleinsorge 1944) ML 
38”. A warm shade of brown, of henna- 
copper tone. Large flowers with domed 
standards and broad, well rounded falls of 
fine substance. With its yellow bronze 
beard it reminds you of the canyon scenes. 
If you like first run pictures, this is it 
$1.00 
BUTTERCUP LANE—(Hall 1941) M 30”. 
A heavily ruffled crisp fair sized yellow 
on a strong well branched stem. Fine for 
border and foreground planting-........... 50¢ 
CALCUTTA 42” —Imposing flower and 
rather odd in cocoa brown tones, with 
overlaid blue veil. Multiplies fast......35¢ 
CALIFORNIA GOLD — (Mobhr- Mitchell 
1933) ML 36”. One of the first big yel- 
lows, an easy grower and free bloomer. 
Flowers are a beautiful bright yellow with 
a brass sheen and slightly fragrant. Very 
popular and the best for the money...35¢ 
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