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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 $2.00 
Tall, smooth medium yellow with semi-flaring falls. Admired for its 
impressive clear color. A superb variety for late bloom. H. M.’47 
AFAR Lapham 1948) EM Each $1.50 
A vigorous growing new toned pink with an orange sherbet cast. A 
sprightly flower with outstanding color appeal. 
ALASTOR (Spendor 1940) EM Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
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; 3 for $2.50 
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 .75; 3 for $2.00 
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 $1.50 
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 .60; 3 for $1.50 
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 
ARGUS PHEASANT (DeForest 1948) M * Each $2.50 
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 
AUBURN (Kleinsorge 1945) EM Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
This vividly beautiful iris is well named. The large handsome flowers 
are a shade of coppery henna-brown, with an undertone of gold. A 
small patch of brilliant blue in the center of each fall adds a distinctive 
charm to the lustrous blooms. Early and hardy. H. M.’46 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943) ML * Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
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 
BALLERINA (Hal! 1951) * Each $5.00 
Large, ruffled flamingo pink self with deep orange beard. Texture, 
substance and form are ideal. Husky 3 foot stems with excellent 
branching. H.M.’51 A. M.’53 
BALLET DANCER (Kleinsorge 1949) ML * Each $1.50 
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 * Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
Rich golden yellow with smooth polished finish. The near perfect deep 
yellow iris with ideal form, texture and substance. Tall, well-branched 
stalks. H.M.’44 A.M.’46 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945) M * Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
The blackest iris in its price class. A rich silky ebony-blue black. The 
medium size flower is a self with a beard of the same color. Well sub- 
stanced and fragrant; the deep color is bright and gleaming. Not dull 
like some dark iris. H.M.’46 A.M.’48 
BLACK MISCHIEF (Schreiner 1953) EM Each $7.50 
Intensely colored near black. A rich midnight hue in an early free 
flowing iris that is larger and taller than Black Forest. 
BLUE FAIRY (Muhlestein 1952) M Each $2.00 
Considered one of the finest new blue iris. A blue self with delight- 
fully ruffled, flaring medium sized flowers on 3 foot stems. 
EXPLANATION OF IRIS TERMS USED 
Standards: Upright petals. 
Falls: Lower petals. 
Amoena: White or near white standards and colored falls. 
Variegata: Yellow standards and dark falls. 
Plicata: Stitched or stippled color on white or yellow ground. 
Blend: Combination of two or more colors. 
Bicolor: An iris having two colors. 
Self: Uniform color. 
Texture: Sheen or finish of petals. 
Substance: Thickness of petals. 
A. 1. $.: American Iris Society. 
H. M.: Honorable Mention by A. I. S. 
A. M.: Award of Merit by A.I.S. 
Dykes Medal: Highest award given by A. I. S. 
BLUE GLOW (Nicholls 1945) ML Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
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 RIM (Larsen 1948) M Each $2.00 
A large, round flowered plicata with more blue in its coloring than 
the famous Blue Shimmer. The blue white ground color is heavily 
etched a pleasing shade of deep blue. H. M.’49 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942) M * Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
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 
BLUE VALLEY (Smith 1947) ML * Each $1.00 
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 $4.00; 3 for $10.00 
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 $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
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 $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
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 
BRITANNIA (Tompkins 1949) ML Each $5.00 
Dusky, deep red self. Very large flower with heavy substance and tex- 
ture. Long, full-petaled top quality blooms. H. M. ’50 
BROWN STAIN (Muhlistein 1948) M Each $1.00 
Copper-tan or henna similar to Bryce Canyon. Large rounded flowers 
with rich attractive color. 
BROWN SUEDE (Heller 1948) M Each $2.00 
A handsome new bi-tone. Domed standards of satiny golden brown, 
tich see oy dark chestnut brown falls. Nicely branched medium 
tall stalks. 
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