FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
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INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1940 
The following Iris and Hemerocallis are Introduced by Fairmount Gardens 
BEARDED IRISES 
ANCHORAGE (Grant 1940) M. Warm and lustrous, this very 
attractive red iris of large size and splendid form gives the effect 
or brilliancy combined with the richness of uncut velvet. The stand¬ 
ards are clear wild strawberry, broad and well domed. The large, 
arched and semi-flaring falls are of the same hue deepening to garnet 
on the lower part, and flushed chocolate brown at the wide haft, 
beard orange, Smoothly finished flowers unmarred by venations, 
tins widely branched red iris seems devoid of the purple tints often 
found in so called red irises. 38 in. $ 15.00 
hNNE NEWHARD (Wiesner 1940) L. A clear and refreshing 
Diue bicoior that was named for Mrs. Chapin Newhard of Samt 
Louis, ivio. fne rails are semi-flaring of deep velvety blue purple 
wnn no venations at the haft and the velvety finish reaching well 
aown into the throat. The standards are arched and firmly held 
together, of medium hyacinth blue with a tiny edging of the deep 
biue of the falis extending completely around the standards. Beard 
yeliuw. A firmly Umshed flower of lovely torm and fine branching 
naoit. An extremely late blooming variety that has attracted a great 
deal of attention both in the north and south. Plant with pink and 
white Oriental poppies or near late white and yellow irises and you 
will create garden pictures that are unsurpassed in sheer loveliness 
ot color combination. 38 in. $10.00 
A2.URE MIST (Washington 1940) M. One of the most charming 
pale blue irises that 1 have seen. The standards are broad and well 
domed of delicate cobalt blue and slightly ruffled at the edge. The 
broad and flaring falls are the same color with a cool lighter area 
surrounding the very pale yellow beard which is heavily tipped with 
white. The substance of the flowers is excellent and they are borne 
on tall well branched stalks. A freely flowering variety with a form 
and finish that puts it in the front rank of the pale blue irises, a 
color that is needed greatly in our gardens. 38 in. $20.00 
BONNIE LASS (G. Douglas 1940) L. A festive late flowering 
Intermediate oi warm apricot and gold coloring. The standards 
are highly domed and well held together. The falls are arched and 
pendant with rich copper markings at the throat. Beard rich orange. 
The whole flower is dusted with particles of gold that sparkle in the 
sunlight. Smooth firm texture, and the flowers are well placed on 
lowly branched stalks. This deep golden apricot self is especially 
attractive for the front of the border. 26 in. $8.00 
CAROLINE BURR (K. Smith 1940) M. L. An aristocrat among 
Iris. Distinguished for its fascinating new color and perfection of 
form. A light ivory self overlaid with palest chartreuse and a 
frosty iridescent sheen. Flowers of large size and exceptional sub¬ 
stance are evenly placed on tall sturdy four branched stalks. The 
standards are beautifully domed and have a pronounced midrib which 
adds greatly to the strength of the bloom. The well rounded falls 
are semi-flaring and in excellent proportion to the standards. 
Awarded a Gold Medal at the New York World’s Fair Iris Show 
in May 1939 for being the outstanding novelty in the whole show. 
Also given the award of Highly Commended by the American Iris 
Society when displayed in the seedling class at the same Iris Show. 
48 in. $ 35.00 
CASA BLANCA (Washington 1940) M. L. A snow white iris of 
large size and flaring form. The standards are pure white, broad 
and roundly domed. The wide flaring falls are of the same immacu¬ 
late white, unmarred by any other color. The beard is palest yellow, 
so heavily tipped white that it seems all white. The tall stalks with 
four branches and top carry ten to twelve flowers of very firm sub¬ 
stance. A thoroughly hardy iris similar in shape to Easter Morn, 
but larger and more pure white in color. 40 in. $20.00 
CROCK OF GOLD (Lewis 1940) M. A very attractive iris which 
is difficult to describe. The standards are primrose with just a 
flush of pink, slightly deeper yellow at the ruffled edge. The falls 
are primrose flushed pinkish lavender with an edging of buttercup 
yellow. A cream area at the wide haft is overlaid with light tan 
reticulations and accentuates the golden yellow beard. A frosty 
blend of firm substance and good branching. 38 in. $20.00 
ESPECIALLY YOU (White-Sturtevant 1940) M. Mr. White 
gave Miss Sturtevant Especially You as a seedling, with his per¬ 
mission that she could do anything she liked with it. It has proved 
so outstanding and such a joy to her in her garden that she has 
decided to have me introduce it this year so that others may become 
acquainted with it and share her pleasure. Against an evergreen 
background it is the showiest and deepest yellow she grows. Tall, 
low branched, carrying ten or more buds, it lasts in bloom an un¬ 
usual length of time. The standards are strong Empire yellow, the 
falls are the same color flushed with Etruscan gold from the beard 
down giving it an almost velvety effect. The fine substance makes 
it very weather resistant. A good pod parent; Pollen fertile. 
50 in. R. 90. $ 15.00 
ETHELYN KLEIT2 (Gage 1940) M. L. In producing this blithe 
new iris, Mr. Gage has added to his many laurels, and it is with 
pleasure that I participate in the introduction of it. According to 
the colors in Ridgway, the standards are light Corinthian red, well 
arched and held together. The falls are Hydrangea red, oval in 
shape and semi-flaring. The above description does not convey in 
any measure the beauty of this glowing daphne pink flower. A very 
deep pink iris of smooth firm texture and good branching. H. M„ 
A. I. S. 1938. R. 87. 35 in. $ 15.00 
EVERGOLD (Grant 1940) L. This iris is well described by the 
name for it is a rich deep yellow throughout with medium sized 
firm flowers evenly placed on tall well branched stalks. It has the 
brilliance of Golden Hind, but the flowers are of much better form 
and the deep yellow beard adds to the intensity of color in this late 
blooming variety. 40 in. $ 15.00 
GLAMOROUS NIGHT (Wiesner 1940) L. One of the most im¬ 
posing irises that I know. Tall and very late flowering with immense 
strong flowers of deep velvety mulberry, heavily infused with brown 
giving the effect of a dark brown red. The firm standards are very 
broad and well domed, of mulberry flushed at the base and center 
with tobacco brown. The extremely large and arched falls of very 
blackish velvety mulberry are heavily emblazoned with ruddy bronze. 
The gold and brown styles and rich yellow beard light up the 
center of the flower and lend an added richness to this noteworthy 
iris. Excellent in every way. 40 in. $10.00 
HEIRLOOM (Grant 1940) M. L. A most fascinating iris of such 
scintillating colors that it seems almost impossible to give a word 
picture of its unique beauty and brilliance. The well arched and 
closely held standards have a background of medium blue purple 
flushed with Dahlia carmine. The very broad falls are not only 
arched but flare in excellent form, the color is vivid velvety fuchsia 
red with a metallic sheen just below the mellow orange beard. A 
henna brown flush at the haft and on the yellow styles accentuates 
the unique blending of colors in this brilliant iris. Large flowers of 
strong smooth substance and good branching. 37 in. $ 15.00 
HONEY GOLD (Tobie 1940) M. A bonny iris of most pleasing 
color harmony. The amber yellow standards are broad and highly 
domed. The long arched falls of wood brown are flushed with tawny 
mauve and finished at the edge with a band of gold. The contrast of 
the subtly blended 1 colors in the falls to the clear yellow of the stand¬ 
ards is most effective. The long firm flowers are well placed on 
highly branched stalks. 39 in. $ 15.00 
LORD DON GAN (K. Smith 1940) M. A stunning new creation 
with broad standards of silken Chinese violet and wide rounded falls 
of deep very velvety pansy violet (Corinthian purple) with no haft 
venations to mar the velvet finish which extends way down into 
the throat. The light styles and thick pale yellow beard light up the 
center of the flowers emphasizing the depth of color in this strong 
sturdy iris .38 in. $20.00 
MEDITERANNE (Wareham 1940) M. Lovely in color as the 
sparkling surface of the Mediterranean Sea in the morning sunlight, 
this light French blue self stands out in glistening perfection in 
the garden. The large firm flowers of rounded flaring form have 
a smoothly finished surface, and are well poised on amply branched 
stalks. Strong and sturdy, this clear blue iris is an important 
addition to the new introductions. R. 87. 38 in. $ 15.00 
