From A.I.S. Bulletin 72 (January 1939): 10. - Blazing Star. A large exquisite flower of Col. Nicholls. S. deep yellow folded and ruffled. F. a little lighter in the center, deep orange beard, fragrant. F. creamy. [Mrs. Herman E. Lewis, "Varietal Notes 1938", |
From Nicholls Iris catalog, 1940 - BLAZING STAR (1934) 45". Fragrant. Tall, branched yellow of good substance. 2 for .25 |
From Over The Garden Wall catalog, Summer 1936 - Spring 1936 - BLAZING STAR (Nich. '34) The S. are deep yellow, the F. lighter in tone, paling to almost white at center, that has a slight bluish iridescence. The bloom is fragrant and has fine substance. 45" $55.00 |