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 75c; 3 for $2.00 
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 
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 60c; 3 for $1.50 
BLACK BANNER (Nicholls 1947): M. 36 in. A very rich blackish 
flower which is excellent as an accent among the lighter colored 
blooms. This velvety flower is sleek and rich in its midnight hue, 
with practically solid dark hafts. It grows well everywhere and 
increases rapidly. H.M. in 1947. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945): M. 33 in. Described by the 
originator as “‘black as pitch.’’ A very intense ebony with a 
blackish beard, low to medium in height and well proportioned. 
We recommend it. 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 $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
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. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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 A.I.S. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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. Illustrated on page 22. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BLUE SHIMMER (Sass 1942): M. 36 in. This is one of the finest 
of the white plicatas. The crisp enameled white is peppered and 
polka dotted with clearest blue, the flowers are of fine form and 
the stalks are well branched. One of the outstanding and most 
desirable in this class. Near the top in the 100 best Iris. H.M. 
ond A.M. winner. Illustrated on page 22. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BLUE VALLEY (K. Smith 1947): M.L. 36 in. A wonderful “true 
blue’’ with standards that are domed, broad and fluted at the 
edges. The falls are ruffled, flaring and very striking. This Iris 
is a seedling of Lake George crossed with Great Lakes and a 
very fine Iris. Winner of both the H.M. and A.M. awards. 
Each $2.00 
BLUE ZENITH (Whiting 1942) : M. 40 in. A clear sky-blue self of 
large size, slightly ruffled. An excellent Iris of good height and 
branching. We can recommend this Iris as being very hardy and 
of vigorous and prolific growth, Fragrant. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
BONANZA (Sass 1939): M.L. 36 in. Most yellow of all the newer 
types of plicatas, with very rich ground color and thick veining 
of brown on the standards, less on the falls. A rapid growing and 
prolific flowering variety. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
BONNY (Lapham 1948): M. 37 in. One of the famous pepper- 
mint-pink flowers with a leather-like substance and a smooth 
coloring without a trace of veining. It is a fine grower with 
blooms of medium size anda fine tangerine beard. We recom- 
mend this pink for your garden. H.M. in 1950. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
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AZURE SKIES 
BRIGHT LIGHTS (Schreiner 1946): M.L. 36 in. A finely marked 
plicata of bright waxy yellow with an alabaster-white blaze on 
the falls together with soft tan stitching. From a distance it 
appears to be a yellow while closer up it gives the appearance 
of a bi-toned yellow with deep golden standards and white bor- 
dered yellow falls. On close-up it is a fine moulded plicata 
gaily marked. Illustrated on page 22. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BRONZINO (Salbach 1937): M. 40 in. Tall, rich in color and 
ideal in form and habit of growth. The standards are frosty 
golden bronze with falls of rich coppery bronze. A good vigor- 
ous grower and a free bloomer. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
BROWN THRASHER (Kirkland 1941) : M. 34 in. A brilliant gold- 
en light brown with lustrous sheen but still not velvety. It grows 
to a good height and the tall stems bear several well spaced blos- 
soms of large size. It is really a gorgeous color and well de- 
serves a place in every garden. Illustrated on page 21. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge 1944): M.L. 38 in. A fine creation 
in copper and henna with a golden beard and gold vein- 
ing on the upper part of the falls. This is a hardy Iris with large 
rounded falls and glowing undertones that will make an out- 
standing Iris for years to come. Winner of H.M. in 1945 and 
A.M. in 1947. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
BURGUNDY ROSE (Hall 1946): E.M. 34 in. Dark rosy amethyst 
blooms that are large and ruffled and carried on strong well 
balanced stalks. This outstanding Iris makes a vigorous growth 
and is free blooming. The color reminds one of old Burgundy 
wine. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
BURMESE GOLD (Whiting 1945): M. 36 in. A warm and glowing 
blend of pink and gold and deep yellow very smoothly combined 
that has wonderful garden effect. We suggest that this Iris 
be used as a clump in your garden. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
BUTTERCUP LANE (Hall 1941): M. 36 in. A clear brilliant yellow 
Iris with closed standards and semi-flaring falls. Both the 
standards and falls are heavily ruffled. The name suggests a 
fine Iris. H.M., A.I.S. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
