TALL BEARDED IRIS 
__ The letters following the originators name indicate season of bloom, as follows: VE, very early; E, early; EM, early 
midseason; M, midseason; ML, midseason late; L, late; VL, very late. 
ADMIRATION (K. Smith 1946) L Each $3.50 
A tall, smooth medium yellow with ruffled standards, wide semi-flaring 
falls. A superb creation for late bloom. H. M.’'47 
AFAR (Lapham 1948) EM Each $2.00 
A vigorous growing new toned pink with an orange sherbet cast. A 
sprightly flower with outstanding color appeal. 
ALASTOR (Splendor 1940) EM Each .60 
An unusual shade of brilliant deep pink enhanced by a bright orange 
beard and chestnut brown haft. A. M.’41 
ALDURA (Larsen 1943) M Each $1.00 
One of the finest blue and white plicatas. Magnificent full flowers 
marked with blue penciling on a blue-white ground. H. M. '47 
ALPINE GLOW (Kleinsorge 1945) ML Each $1.00 
Well named. A blend of lavender, rose and yellow with an over-all 
pinkish cast in the sunlight; lightly ruffled petals. H. M. 46 
AMANDINE (Douglas 1946) ML * Each $3.00 
A cool, lemon cream self with fluted blooms and wide petals. Has 
clear color, fine form and the ability to stand all kinds of weather. 
H.M.’46 A.M.’48 
AMIGO (Williamson 1934) EM * Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
A captivating pansy toned iris that is very popular. The standards are 
light lavender-blue and the falls velvety pansy-purple trimly edged 
light blue. The color contrast makes this a most attractive variety. 
H.M.’36 A.M.’38 
ANITRA (H. Sass 1936) M Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
A beautiful silvery sky blue of good size and fine form with a crisp 
texture and purity of color that make it very attractive. H. M. 37 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge 1940) M * Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
A tall handsome variety, creamy white with a generous amount of 
bright yellow throughout the center, reaching out into the falls. H. M. 
41 A.M.’42 
ARGUS PHEASANT (Deforest 1948) M * Each $7.00 
Dykes Medal winner for 1952. Large striking flowers of bright golden 
brown with a coppery sheen. Broad flaring falls and wide standards. 
An outstanding addition to the brown series. H. M.’48 A. M.’50 
AT DAWNING (Kirkland) E Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
Standards pinkish white with gold at the base. The falls are a soft 
rose. Beautiful gold veined throat and deep orange beard. Well 
formed flowers of good substance on medium stems. 
AUBANEEL (Cayeaux 1935) ML Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
A large well formed iris. Fawn pink with a flush of yellow in the 
heart enhanced by a spot of lilac in the falls. A. M. 38 
AUBURN (Kleinsorge 1945) EM Each $2.50 
A fragrant distinctive flower. Auburn shaded copper to henna brown 
with a vivid patch of blue in the center of each fall. Early and hardy. 
AZTEC COPPER (Kleinsorge 1939) M Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
A harmonious blend of rich copper and smoky violet. Large well- 
formed flowers. H. M.’40 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943) ML * Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
Crisp, cool, airily ruffled pale lavender blue. Domed flaring standards, 
horizontal falls. Fine substance and stands up well in hot sun. H. M. 
"43 A.M.’45 
BALLET DANCER (Kleinsorge 1949) ML Each $3.50 
A graceful golden apricot self of superb form that has splendid carry- 
ing quality in the garden. The broad falls are waved and crimped at 
the edges. Standards full and closed. H. M. '49 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach 1942) ML ee ; Each -60 
Deep golden yellow with a brilliant polished finish. One of the finest 
rich deep yellows with good form and substance. H.M.’44 A.M. 46 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945) M * Each $1.25; 3 for $3.25 
The blackest iris we grow. A rich silky ebony-blue black. The medium 
size flower is a self with a beard of the same color. Well substanced 
and fragrant; the deep color is bright and gleaming. Not dull like 
some dark iris. H.M.’46 A.M. ’48 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942) M * Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Charming and original, this blue and white plicata is one of the best 
in its class. Large, crisp, enameled ivory white flowers peppered and 
polka-dotted clear blue. One of the most outstanding iris of the last 
few seasons; its habits of plant, stem and flower are most satisfactory. 
Fragrant. H.M.’42 A. M.’44 
AMIGO 
BLUE GLOW (Nicolls 1945) ML Each $1.00 
A rich shade of indigo blue, smooth and lustrous, marked with a 
brown flush on shoulders and haft with contrasting white beard. Fra- 
grant. H. M.’48 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) ML * Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
We consider this fine iris near the top of the medium blue class. The 
large heavy substanced flowers are near corn-flower blue with a silvery 
overlay. Excellent branching with the flowers well spaced. Dykes 
Medal winner 1950. 
BLUE VALLEY (Smith 1947) ML * Each $3.50 
A near approach to true blue in Iris. Large full ruffled flowers with a 
jaunty flare and a sparkling sheen. Vigorous and prolific the flowers 
are well spaced on nicely branched stems. H. M.’47 A. M.’49 
BLUMOHR (Marx 1949) M Each $7.50 
Smooth lavender blue with no veining. This Wm. Mohr seedling of 
large size and rounded form possesses exceptional texture and sub- 
stance. H.M.’49 A.M.’52 
BONNY (Lapham 1948) M Each $1.50 
Smooth peppermint pink of excellent substance. The pink shades are 
accented by a tangerine beard. Flowers medium size; vigorous grower. 
H. M. 50 
BRIGHT SONG (Schroeder 1949) E Each $7.50 
A raspberry pink with a prominent tangerine beard. A casually ruffled 
bright pink flower of great brilliancy. Tall well-branched stems. A 
striking iris, original in coloring and poise. H. M. 50 
BROWN SUEDE (Heller 1948) M Each $4.00 
A handsome new bi-tone. Domed standards of satiny golden brown, 
rich suede-like dark chestnut brown falls. Nicely branched medium 
tall stalks. 
BROWN THRASHER (Kirkland 1941) M Each $1.00 
An unusual color. The entire flower glows and glistens with a brilliant 
iridescence like a piece of polished bronze. A beautiful smooth iris 
and one of the very best browns. H.M.’40 A. M.’43 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge 1944) ML * Each $1.00 
A large smooth blend of warm brown touched with henna, sometimes 
described as henna-copper. This fascinating blend with its wide hafts 
and rounded form is a distinct eye catcher. Decidedly one of the most 
interesting blends. Fragrant. H.M.’45 A. M.’47 
