Bedford Gardens 
BLUE RIBBON 
IRIS 
AL BORAK (DeForest, 1952) The large brown flowers have hori- 
zontal falls which measure 3 inches across. H.M., 1953. 
Each $9.00 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting, 1944) A large, bold, glowing blend of 
gold, copper and red. The general effect is burnt orange. H.M., 
1946. Each 75c 
ARGUS PHEASANT (DeForest, 1948). A Dykes Medal winner 
which achieved instant popularity after it was introduced. The 
rich brown flowers have a bright golden glow. H.M., 1948; 
TNios. WSISYO). Each $2.50 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison, 1943). Beautifully ruffled azure-blue 
with domed standards, flaring, horizontal falls and white beard. 
H.M., 1943; A.M., 1945. Each 60c¢ 
BALLERINA (Hall, 1951). One of the largest flamingo-pinks. 
The falls and standards are so wide that they form imposing, 
well-proportioned, massive flowers. H.M., 1951; A.M., 1953. 
Each $5.00 
BANDMASTER (Hall, 1944). A tall, large powder-blue. Immense 
flowers on well-branched stalks. A vigorous grower with deep 
green foliage. H.M., 1944. Each 75c 
BLACK DIAMOND (Schreiner, 1951). One of the darkest Iris, 
almost black. The entire flower, including the beard, is blue- 
black, and it has the sheen of rich black silk. Each $4.00 
BLACK HILLS (Fay, 1951). The blossoms, which are well spaced 
on stately stalks, are a rich, glowing near approach to black. 
Inc. SISO). Each $7.50 
BLUEBIRD BLUE (Fay, 1953). Large, full, round and tailored 
flowers of a clear shade of medium blue. Does not fade. 
Ken, ISSO). Each $10.00 
BLUE BLAZES (Welch, 1950). Appropriately named, because this 
clear blue with wide flaring falls and orange beard is not only 
one of the brightest blues, but one of the largest. H.C., 1949; 
H.M., 1951. Each $3.00 
BLUE PARAKEET (Waters, 1950). When visitors saw Blue Para- 
keet last year some of them remarked: “‘It’s just the color of my 
parakeet,’ which is a good description. Extraordinarily vigorous 
and free blooming. H.M., 1953. Each $3.00 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting, 1945). A large cornflower-blue with 
a silvery sheen. One of the most free blooming, vigorous and 
rapid multipliers. A 1950 Dykes Medal winner. Does well even 
under adverse conditions. There is no better blue at the price. 
H.M., 1945; A.M., 1947. Each $1.00 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass. 1943). One of the all time great Iris. 
The large white flowers have a heavy blue border and are also 
dotted with the same color. H.M., 1942; A.M., 1944. 
Each 75c¢ 
BLUE VALLEY (K. Smith, 1947). A beautifully ruffled, large 
blue with heavy substance and wide, rich green foliage. H.M., 
1947; A.M., 1949, Each $1.00 
Every one of our Blue Ribbon Collection of last year blos- 
somed, very sturdy stems and unusually large blossoms. We 
felt ours were even better than some of the same kind that were 
shown at the Iris Show here in Indianapolis. 
A. V., Indiana 
BLUE RHYT 
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