IRIS IN SKY-BLUE TONES 
Real Blues, but Light as the Sky Itself 
Midseason 
LADDIE (Miess ’51) M-34” A pleasing damson blue, distinctively infused with cocoa brown at the haft. 
The blue has an unusual overlay of silver, and under certain lights seems to be more silver than blue. Standards domed 
and falls flaring; both slightly ruffled. Imagine as many as nine or more of these intriguing flowers on a single stalk. 
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JANE PHILLIPS (Graves ’50) ‘x M38” —A new very clear light blue, deeper in color than Helen Mc- 
Gregor of which it is a seedling. Resembles its famous parent in form and size but carries more color. Many of the 
experts believe this as near true blue as is available today. It has been tested in many parts of this country and in 
England and has met with high favor everywhere. Proving to be a good parent. HM’S0; AM’S2 — {Helen McGregor x (Pale 
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Late 
BLUE PARAKEET (Waters '50) * M-L-42” Blue Parakeet is a charming chicory blue that is very different 
from all other blues. The broad hafts have a very decided greenish gold area extending nearly an inch down the fall. 
This feature not only produces a stunning flower, but also places Blue Parakeet among the various approaches to 
green now sought by every hybridizer. Even the standards have a flush of greenish gold at the base. A free flowering 
vigorous grower bearinG delightfully perfumed flowers. HM’53 - [Bandmaster x Azure Skies}.............. $4.00 
CAHOKIA (Faught 48) MM ML-42” —An exquisitely formed light butterfly blue delicately veined in deeper 
blue and with a distinct greenish midrib. If it proves possible to breed a turquoise Iris, it may well come from Cahokia. 
It is known to be a superb parent for blues and whites and possibly turquoise colorings may appear among its offspring. 
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THE BRIGHT AND DEEP BLUES 
Try These for Purity and Depth of Color 
Midseason 
ZEBRA (Pallida variegata) M-30” A novelty needed in every garden. The only Iris with leaves striped in 
creamy yellow and green in a pattern much like that of a zebra. Has striking ornamental value from March to November. 
Also, just the thing for individualistic flower arrangements and corsages. Flowers light blue. Best used as edgings 
or clumps to attract attention, so | give you special group prices. See Ektachrome....2 for $1.85; 5 for $3.95 
KEZAR LAKE (Knowlton ’51) *M M-38” A much-sought clear medium blue 
resembling the well known Great Lakes and the wonderful Blue Valley but a smooth self 
without the veining. The wide standards are domed and firmly held by strong midribs; 
CAROL HARKER (Naylor '51) 
* 
-ZEBRA—Needed in every garden—2 for $1.85 
ML-36” A pleasing, original medium blue Iris, 
while the falls are broad and flaring with slight fluting at the edges. Petals have almost 
an enamel finish. Superb and will surely prove to be a good parent for blues and whites. 
HC’48; HM’51 - LGreat Lakes x Easter Morn}..........-..... $5.00; 3 for $9.95 
SKY PILOT (Benbow ’52) EM-48” A vivid bright light blue with very shapely 
flowers having rather conical standards and semi-flaring falls. Very beautiful. Usually 
carries 5 or G large flowers fully open at a time forming an inflorescence about 30 inches 
long. A new one that | have just imported from England from Reverend Benbow, who also 
created Saffron Charm. {Blue Morn x Great Lakes}........... $3.50; 3 for $6.95 
PIERRE MENARD (Faught ’48) ® M-38” Probably the largest blue Iris in 
existence today. Flowers fiave been measured with a spread of 8” and a height of 6”. A 
deep medium blue self with a wonderful enamel finish. A lovely wave to the petals. H. Ran- 
dall, recent president, British Iris Society, says this has as pure a color as any he has 
seen. A clump is breathtaking. Highly promising as a parent. RU Dykes ’5S3........ $2.50 
DANUBE WAVE (Schreiner '47) M-38” A deeply colored rich marine blue that 
color enthusiasts prize as it adds a more intense shade and a new color note to the garden. 
This flower at once impresses one as being remarkably blue, and has a lovely waved style 
of its own. Tall, well-branched stems and beautifully poised flowers. Will be in demand 
for many years to come. HM’48; AM’51 - [Anitra x Narain}.............0.00e5 $1.50 
Late 
WINDSOR (Tompkins ’50) ® ML-40” Chet Tompkins describes this as a 
large, beautifully formed flower of deep, bright blue that he thinks has no equal for sheer 
brilliance and trueness of color. The flowers are heavily substanced, free of veinings and 
well spaced on tall, excellently branched stalks. A bloom on exhibit at the Nashville 1948 
meeting brought over fifty cards and letters of inquiry; so it must have that intangible 
“something” that Iris fanciers want. HM’50 - {Brunhilde x Great Lakes}.............. 
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ILLUSTRIOUS (Hall ’53) * 1-36” At last a wonderful late blue that will 
brighten up your garden when many of the early and midseason blues have gone on. 
Blooms with such late varieties as Extravaganza and Garden Glory. An extra large, smoothly 
finished deep blue, almost indigo. A clump is a wonderful sight. [Chivalry x Bandmaster |. 
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BLUE RHYTHM @ ML-38” World’s Most Honored Iris; Dykes Medal ’50; 
President’s Cup ’50; top variety in 51 Symposium. No other Iris has ever won all three of 
these honors before. So this has, indeed, climbed to the very top of the pinnacle of fame. 
Only through outstanding behavior in every section of the country could an Iris receive 
enough votes to achieve such acclaim. And this means, simply, that it is the Iris for you, 
wherever you are. A wonderful silvery cornflower blue. Abundantly generous in its branch- 
ing—in fact, it is the best-branched blue that | list, and hence an ideal subject for ambi- 
tious hybridizers. Has pollen and sets seed. A vigorous grower and rapid increaser, which 
means loads of these delectable blooms in a hurry. Better get your order in now. {Annabel 
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BLUE VALLEY * M to L-38” Award of Merit ’49. The blue everyone is talking 
about as the nearest approach to true, bright spectrum blue of any Iris ever createD. 
N. Leslie Cave states: ‘‘Blue Valley was entrancing. Nothing in Mr. Randall's garden could 
approach it for blueness.” Beautifully ruffled, large in size, and possessing a vivacious 
sparkle that gives unusual character. Falls of exceptional substance, flaring out almost 
horizontally. A single rhizome has been known to produce as many as 7 flower stalks. 
One of the most coveted of all Iris. Enticingly fragrant. Introduced in ’47 at $25.00; now 
price down where everyone can have the thrill of growing this famous variety. Bloomed 
for me in mid-June, again in mid-July, in addition to regular May bloom. {Lake George x 
Great Lakes}. See Ektachrome page 28...............eeceeeeece cree erences $1.00 
distinctive in two respects. First, it has a jaunty flare that gives the flower personality. 
Second, there is a unique infusion of gold in the throat, creating a novel color effect 
rarely seen in blue Iris. [Azure Skies x W. Seedling}........ $3.50; 3 for $6.95 
THE NEAR BLACKS 
Very Black, but for Even Blacker Iris, See the Oncos, Pages 4-5 
Midseason 
BLACK CASTLE (Schreiner ’53) * M-32” During recent years there have 
been quite a number of entries into the race for the blackest Tall Bearded Iris. In my 
opinion Black Castle is the nearest approach to a jet black bearded Iris yet released by 
the hybridizers. Wonderful large flowers of splendid form. The deep orange beard is 
indescribably rich and is like a sparkling jewel on a black evening gown. An Iris that will 
give bold contrast to almost any variety you may have in your garden. Undoubtedly the 
best black available today. {Sister of Black Forest x Down East}..................-05- 
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BLACK HILLS (Fay ’51) * M-38” A much-heralded new black. In the past 
most of the good blacks, such as Black Forest, have had rather short stems, but Black 
Hills, which is a shade blacker than Black Forest, produces splendid 38” stalks. A full 
petaled and nicely proportioned flower with a smooth blue-black color but no haft markings. 
Wonderful velvety black falls. A great achievement for Mr. Fay. HM’51; AM’S4 - L(Black 
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Late 
BLACK MICHAEL (Morris ’49) LM-42” MosT good blacks are short, but this 
is very tall, about twice the height of Black Forest. A black of noble proportions from 
England, of tremendous weather-resisting substance. Standards domed, rich very dark 
blue-violet; falls very flaring, of deepest velvety violet black. Well branched. Silver Medal 
Eng. Iris Soc. ’48 - [Persephone x Blue Ensign}.............. $5.00; 3 for $9.95 
EBONY ECHO (Tompkins ’48) *H ML-38” A real top-notcher with extra 
heavy substance and very broad, delightfully ruffled petals. Standards full and domed. Falls 
flare horizontally. Buds are so dark that with their sleek finish they appear like great 
blobs of shiny black wax. On opening, flower is a very deep, glowing black red. A true self, 
free of haft markings and with a dark beard. Stalks tall and strong with excellent branch- 
ing and placement. Worthy of a place among the finest Iris of today. A wonderful breeder's 
Iris already having yielded Great Day and Privateer. HM’49; AM’93 - {Cape Bon x Casa 
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BLACK DIAMOND (Schreiner ’51) ® ML-35” A descendant of the renowned 
Black Forest that is fully 75% larger. A copiously formed, heavily substanced ebony-blue- 
black. Domes simply glisten with a lustrous black sheen. It creates a very sumptuous 
effect. Truly a black diamond to radiate a beauty all its own among the varied jewel tones 
of the modern Iris garden. HM’52 - {(Sister of Black Forest) x Down East]............ 
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BLACK BELLE (Stevens ’51) ® ML-32” An Iris that immediately stands out on 
account of its extremely velvety falls. Dark reddish-black with a brownish-black beard. 
Falls heavily substanced, quite flaring. Rather low growing so best.for the front of the 
border. Good pollen. [Sable x Royal Mission}]................ $3.00; 3 for $8.25 
NIGHT SPOT (Muhlestein '49) @ 1-40” A tall, rich violet-black bitone that 
will command attention in any garden. Standards bright cotinga purple. Falls black, very 
velvety, flaring horizontally. Rich and free of haft markings. Yields wonderful seedlings 
and holds great promise as a parent for still finer blacks. {Storm King x Prince OG 
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