BLUE RIM (Larsen 1948) M. 36”. 
Very large, round flowered plicata. The ground color of white 
is tinted blue with a pronounced etching of blue stitches. 
Pictured on page 22. HM’49. $3.50 
BLUE RHYTHM Whiting 1945) ML. 38”. * 
A medium blue with a silvery tone, this Iris has ramrod stiff 
stems of superb branching and classically formed flowers held 
rigidly aloft. Its subtle shading has a warm cadence that 
impresses one instantly. The first Iris to capture the Presi- 
dent’s Cup, the Dykes Medal and the Wisley Award (English) 
in the same year, 1950. HM’45. AM’47. DM’50. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942) M. 38”. 
Charming and capricious, a plicata of utmost originality. The 
handsome blooms, extremely large, are crisp enamel ivory- 
white on which the clearest tone of blue is polka dotted and 
peppered, rather than buttonhole stitched. The plant habit 
in stem, stalk and flower is outstanding; fragrant. HM’42. 
AM "44. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BLUE VALLEY (Smith 1947) ML. 36”. 
Hailed as one of the closest approaches to true blue in Ivis— 
the bluest yet. Large, full ruffled flowers with a jaunty flare 
and a nice sparkling sheen. Fine form and color, scented. 
HM’47. AM’49. $3.50; 3 for $8.75 
BLUE ZENITH (Whiting 1942) M. 40”. 
Slightly ruffled, large and tall, light campanula blue. Because 
of its exceptional growth qualities, hardiness and vigor, Blue 
Zenith is one of the most satisfactory blue Iris. 
50c; 3 for $1.25 
BONNY (Lapham 1948) M. 37”. 
One of the famous seashell family, peppermint pink in color 
with leather-like substance and smooth coloring without a 
solitary vein. Flowers medium size; vigorous grower. HM’50. 
$1.50; 3 for $3.75 
BRIGHT CONTRAST (Schreiner 1953) E. 36”. 
The dash and vibrancy of this deep colored plicata of richest 
petunia markings on white is illustrated on page 22. It brings 
to the rich colored plicatas the brilliancy and clear cut fea- 
tures of such plicatas as Blue Shimmer. $15.00 
ALADDINS WISH 
BRIGHT HOUR (Douglas 1952) M. 36”. 
One of the most eagerly sought after new amoena develop- 
ments. An improvement on Wabash in color. Pictured on 
page 23, the fine qualities of this Iris are apparent. $20.00 
BRIGHT LIGHTS (Schreiner 1946) ML. 36”. 
A bright waxy yellow with an intriguing alabaster white blaze 
on the falls and soft stitching. A gaily marked plicata, the 
contrast of the colors and markings is highly expressed. Shown 
on opposite page. $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
BRIGHT SONG (Schroeder 1949) E. 38”. 
A casually ruffled bright pink flower of great brilliancy. In 
our gardens it was one of the most brilliant of the “rasp- 
berry pinks’ with a prominent tangerine beard. ‘all, very 
well-branched stems, original in coloring and poise. HM’50. 
$7.50 
BROWN THRASHER (Kirkland 1941) M. 34”. 
As unusual a color as can be imagined. The entire flower 
glows and glistens with a brilliant iridescence like a piece of 
highly polished bronze. The coloring is very smooth, a beau- 
tiful Iris of great color value. HM’40. AM’43. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge 1944) ML. 38”. 
A fascinating and distinct shade of brown or sort of henna- 
copper. This large, smooth blend with its wide hafts and 
rounded form along with glowing undertones attracts every- 
one’s attention. Red-brown touched with henna, it is self 
colored and decidedly one of the most interesting blends; 
fragrant. HM’45. AM’47. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BURGUNDY SPLASH (Craig 1949) M. 36”. 
The bold manner in which the rich burgundy tones of this 
plicata are applied in a vivid one inch border on creamy back- 
ground call attention to this fine plicata. $8.00 
BURMESE RUBY (Muhlestein 1949) ML. 36”. 
Freshly opened blooms are a wonderful shade of richest gar- 
net red with a bright orange beard. It will appreciate some 
afternoon shade as it fades in the very hot sun. $3.00 
CAHOKIA (Faught 1948) ML. 40”. * 
One of the very finest blues. A hint of turquoise in the blue 
gives a positively enchanting shade of blue. Enhanced by 
a pale lemon-colored beard Cahokia is exquisite. HM’49. 
AM'51. $7.50 
CALIFORNIA ROSE (Salbach 1947) M. 36”. * 
Very large pure old rose self of perfect form and heavy sub- 
stance. An Iris that appeals especially to those who prefer 
the rose and pink shades. $2.50 
CAMEROUN (Cayeux 1938) ML. 36”. 
An impressive velvety blackish plum-purple Iris with very 
large, rounded petals. The rich color and glossy finish com- 
bine with a fine stem and vigorous plant habit to give a stun- 
ning Iris. AM’40. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
CAMPFIRE GLOW (Whiting 1947) ML. 35”. 
Aglow with fire, this vibrantly colored Iris without haft mark- 
ings or any other coloring is a fiery ruby self with a bright 
metallic copper sheen. Even the beard is reddish with a cop- 
per glint. HM’47. Ilustration page 48. $5.00 
CAROL HARKER (Naylor 1951) ML. 36”. 
Two pronounced characteristics give this fine medium blue 
Iris distinction: its jaunty flare and its unique infusion of 
gold in the throat on both standards and falls which creates 
a novel effect. $6.00 
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