FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
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MABEL TAFT (Wareham 1932) A large flowered blue iris with 
great depth of color in the velvety falls. Beard yellow. 36 in. $ .50 
MALUSKA (Nesmith 1934) A deep black-red self; velvety and rich 
in tone; domed standards and semi-flaring falls; brilliant yellow 
beard, well branched. H. M., A. I. S. 1934. 40 in. $1.00 
MANCHU PRINCE (Washington 1937) A strong and sturdy iris 
with Oriental splendor of coloring. The standards are golden tobacco 
brown, ruffled and beautifully domed. F. are very flaring, of deep 
Persian-red with velvety black overtone. Styles are tobacco-brown 
and yellow, rich orange beard. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. 39 in. $5.00 
M. A. PORTER (Lap. 1931) An iris of deep velvety blue-purple, 
better in every way than Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau. 36 in. $ .50 
MARION (Mil. 1931) A little known iris which to me seems most 
distinctive. A smoothly finished flower of porcelain-blue. S. are 
well domed. F. flaring. An exquisite iris. 30 in. $1.50 
MARQUITA (Cay. 1930.) Very large flowers of creamy yellow, 
with rose pink lines on the falls. A. M., A. I. S. 1936. C. M., S. N. 
H. F. 1931. 42 in. $2.00 
MARVELOUS (Kirkland 1937) S. are very large and domed, of 
citron yellow. F. are semi-flaring of deeper citron yellow, over 
which is blended and reticulated a deep coral rose. Beard deep yel¬ 
low. A brilliant flower that well deserves the name. 36 in. $8.00 
MARY ELIZABETH (Kirkland 1929) An extremely decorative 
rose-red bi-color with velvety falls and golden beard. 38 in. $ .50 
MARY GEDDES (Stahl-Wash. 1931) An iris of beautiful and 
unusual coloring. S. light ochraceous salmon; falls of same shade, 
overlaid with Pompeian red. H. M., A. I. S. 1930. A. M., A. I. S. 
1933. A. M., R. H. S. 1933. Dykes Medal 1936. 40 in. $ .75 
MARY RICH LYON (Callis 1937) A beautiful warm creamy yel¬ 
low with ruffled. soft cream standards, veined deeper yellow. The 
falls are lighter with yellow flush at the haft; gold beard. $10.00 
MARY STUART (Stahl. 1936) A beautiful blend of yellow, apri¬ 
cot and soft rose. S. are apricot and yellow, flushed with maize. 
F. are same tone of yellow overlaid with apricot, flushed deeper at 
the throat with rose. Styles yellow, deep yellow beard; 39 in. $3.50 
MAYA (Washington 1935) Tall domed standards of strawberry- 
red ; falls are very velvety and of the same tone as standards, but 
with a subtle blending of copper and gold at the throat. Brilliant 
orange beard. An outstanding iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1935. 40 in. $7.50 
MELDORIC (Ayres 1930) S. blue-black and domed; F. broad and 
flaring of darker velvety tone. H. M., A. I. S. 1931. 38 in. $ .75 
MELLOW MOON (Washington 1935) Standards are well domed 
and large, of soft buff-yellow; falls of same color as standards, 
with faint maroon lines near haft; yellow beard. 45 in. $1.00 
MINISTRE FERNAND DAVID (Cay. 1930) S. glossy red- 
purple; F. glowing red-purple, very velvety and rich. C. M., S. N. 
H. F. 1930. 38 in. $1.00 
MISSOURI (Grinter 1933) A clear medium blue with large broad 
standards and flaring falls, flushed deeper at the throat. A beautiful 
blue of smooth texture and excellent form. Dykes Medal winner in 
1937. H. M., A. I. S. 1935. 40 in. $3.00 
MME. LOUIS AUREAU (Cay 1934) A charming and novel pli- 
cata. S. have a silvery background overlaid with soft rosy helio¬ 
trope which deepens toward the edge. F. shimmering white, sanded 
and stitched at the edges with deeper heliotrope. An exquisite 
flower. C. M„ S. N. H. F. 1934. Dykes Medal 1934. 37 in. $5.00 
MME. MAURICE LASSAILLY (Cay. 1935) A brilliant flower of 
excellent substance. S. are bright flax-blue. F. are flaring, of deep 
rich pansy violet with a border around the falls of the same flax-blue 
as the standards. Most unusual and lovely. C. M., S. N. H. F. 
1935. Dykes Medal 1935. 38 in. $10.00 
MME. RECAMIER (Washington 1934) A pale pink iris; delicate 
in color, and one that has no orchid pink about it. Prolific bloomer. 
40 in. $ .75 
MOHRSON (White 1935) A seedling of the famous Wm. Mohr. 
The royal purple flowers are large in size with a blackish purple 
area on the falls.. Golden bronze beard. A remarkable iris with a 
shining lacquered finish that is most distinctive. H. M., A. I. S. 
1935. A. M., A. I. S. 1937. 32 in. $3.50 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis 1937) The standards are a lustrous 
pale pink flushed deeper. The falls are long and flaring of deeper 
pink. The heart of the flower is glowing yellow with bright yellow 
beard. A most attractive iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. 38 in. $10.00 
MOZAMBIQUE (Mead-Riedel 1934) A glowing red-purple; large 
well-formed flowers, borne on tall stems; fragrant; 37 in $ .75 
MT- CLOUD (Milliken 1936) A stately blue-white iris of satiny 
sheen. The large standards are closely held together, the broad 
falls are flaring and well shaped. 1 he flowers are nicely placed on 
well branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 4ft. $2.50 
NARAIN (Shuber 1936) A distinctive blue iris of fine form and 
silken finish. 1 he flowers are large and flaring, the creamy throat, 
and yellow beard tipped blue add greatly to its beauty. 38 in. $3.00 
NARANJA (Mitchell 1935) A large flower of definite orange tone. 
S. are bright Empire yellow; F. are zinc orange at the haft with 
yellow markings in the center, the remainder of the falls ochraceous 
orange ; Orange yellow beard. A new distinct break in color. H. M., 
A I. S. 1936. A. M., A. I. S. 1937. 44 in. $3.50 
N ATI VI DAD (M. M. 1932) Warm creamy white of perfect sub¬ 
stance and form, with yellow throat and yellow beard. $1.50 
NEOS (Sturtevant 1937) An exquisite pink and yellow blend. The 
standards and falls have a clear yellow background flushed with 
pink. The apricot and yellow heart of the flower is glorified by the 
intense orange beard. 2 l / 2 ft. $3.50 
NOBILITY (Nesmith 1938) A large creamy white with glowing 
yellow heart. The cream white standards are broad and well domed. 
The falls, long and flaring are of same color, flushed with yellow 
at the haft. Rich yellow beard. This tall and stately iris received 
much favorable comment last season. 50 in. $10.00 
NORDIC (Kirk. 1934) Large, well-formed flowers of most striking 
color; standards are golden tan, the falls red-violet. 40 in. $ .75 
NOWETA (H. P. Sass 1932) A lovely blend with ruffled flowers 
of pink slightly flushed with blue. 32 in. $ .50 
OR I AN A (H. P. Sass 1933) Clear crystal white; splendid form 
and substance; large flowers. H. M., A I. S. 1933. 34 in. $ .75 
OSCEOLA (Wiesner 1937) Described as a glorified and absolutely 
hardy Souv. de Loet. Michaud. A sky blue self with a crepy, 
crinkly texture which is most appealing. 36 in. $1.00 
PADISHAH (Kirkland 1937) The well domed standards are amber 
yellow. The semi-flaring falls are slightly deeper with an overcast 
of metallic yellow which gives a frosted glistening sheen that is 
most effective. The well branched stem is graceful and strong; the 
plants increase rapidly and are free blooming. 38 in. $7.00 
PALE MOONLIGHT (Essig 1930) Pale campanula-blue; orange 
beard; large, tall and charming. H. M., A. I. S. 1933. 47 in. $1.00 
PARTHENON (Con. 1934) a tall and stately cool white of excel¬ 
lent form and substance; golden beard; a great addition to any gar¬ 
den. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 40 in. $1.00 
PAULETTE (Millet 1930) Very large flowers of clear lavender- 
blue with heavy substance and excellent branching. 40 in. $ .50 
PEER GYNT (Washington 1934) A large flowered plicata with 
deep lavender and buff markings. Tall and well branched ; an entirely 
new type of plicata. 38 in. $2.00 
PIED PIPER (Stahlman 1937) A large buff plicata with tall four 
branched stalks. The graceful well domed standards have a cream 
background washed and powdered cinnamon-buff. The semi-flaring 
falls are creamy white, lightly bordered with cinnamon-buff. Rich 
yellow beard. A great addition to the plicata group. 40 in. $4.50 
PINK BUTTERFLY (Washington 1934) A lustrous pink blend 
with smooth firm texture; S. domed and arched; F. semi-flaring 
with deeper pink thumb mark in center of each fall, well branched. 
Late blooming. 40 in. $2.50 
PROF. S- B. MITCHELL (Cay. 1933) A velvety rose purple self 
of huge size. S. clear rose purple. F. seem darker on account of 
extreme velvety texture. Slight reticulations at the haft. Brownish 
gold beard. Special prize, 1933 Paris. 32 in. $2.50 
RED COMET (McKee 1936) An extremely handsome deep coppery 
red flower, with domed standards of reddish copper, and well- 
rounded semi-flaring falls of lustrous velvety brown red. Intense 
yellow beard. H. M., A. I. S. 1935. 40 in. $5.00 
RED DOMINION (Ayres 1931) A brilliant glowing red with well 
arched standards, and velvety horizontal falls. 38 in. $ .50 
RED ROBE (Nich. 1930) Red-violet iris of perfect shape; very 
velvety; medium height. H. M., A. I. S. 1932. $1.00 
ROBERT (Ayres 1933) A splendid medium yellow with very 
smooth finish and heavy substance; large flowers well placed on tall, 
sturdy stems. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 39 in. $1.00 
ROB ROY (Kirkland 1931) A large rich maroon-red iris with ex¬ 
cellent height and branching. 38 in. $ .50 
ROMAN GOLD (1 obie 1936) Brilliant glistening yellow flowers 
of smooth finish and texture. Orange beard. 30 in. $2.50 
