Bearded Iris (Continued) 
Ballerina (D. Hall 1951) A very large, ruffled, wide petaled flamingo-pink self with 
a deep orange beard. In color it is a shade lighter than Cherie. It has good 
husky stems and grows about 3 feet tall. $10.00 
Black Hills (Fay 1951) Here is a blue-black iris that has set a new standard of perfection 
in color class. The flowers are full-petaled, nicely proportioned, flaring and stylish. 
The color is rich, velvety, blue-black. The beard has the same rich color and there 
are no markings on the haft. The stems are four-way branched and three feet or 
more in height. Seldom does one find an iris so smooth in color and so perfect in 
form. Midseason. $15.00 
Blue Frills (Stephenson 1946) Midseason bloomer. An azure blue that is deeper in 
color than many blue now offered. Smooth glossy texture. The beard is har- 
moniously tinged blue and combines beautifully with the clarity of color that 
so characterizes this iris. 39”. $1.00: 
Blue Rhythm (Whiting 1945) Dykes Medal A.I.S. 1950. In color not far from 
cornflower blue softened by a silver sheen. A large broad-petalled iris on a 
tall widely branched stalk. 39”. $1.00 
Blue Shimmer (J. Sass 1942) Midseason. A large blue and white plicata that stands 
out in the garden. The wide standards and falls are patterned with blue over a 
white background. Good branching. Rates 89. 39”. $1.00 
Blue Valley (K. Smith 1947) Large and beautifully shaped medium blue self with 
flaring falls. A very close approach to true blue. Delightfully ruffled upon open- 
ing. Has a fine metallic sheen that sparkles all over. Haft is wide and the color 
continues into the heart of the flower. Beard tipped a light, dull orange. Ex- 
cellent branching and flowers well spaced. Vigorous grower and fast increaser. 
Late midseason. 40”. $3.50 
Bryce Canyon (Kleinsorge 1944) Named for this colorful canyon. The warm shades 
of henna and copper closely resembles the mellow, yet glowing colors to be 
found in that region. Large, with highly domed standards and rather rounded 
falls. Bronze yellow beard. Firm substance, Height and branching good. H. M., 
A.1.S. Midseason. 36”. $1.00 
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