4 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 

GOLD DOME (Grant 1942) E. M. The name is most descriptive 
for the standards are so rounded that they resemble a dome of 
deep glowing gold. The falls are arched and very flaring of the 
same color as the standards enlivened by a distinct ivory area just 
below the thick yellow beard. Both standards and falls are ruffled 
and according to Ridgway the color is deep lemon chrome. Deeper 
in color than Golden Fleece with very firm substance and flaring 
form it is sure to be a great favorite with all looking for this type 
of iris. Wide and low branching. 36 in. $10.00 
HI-HO (Graves 1942) M. One of the largest and most beautiful 
developments in the yeilow bicolor class. The standards are cream 
color, arched and highly domed, with a strong midrib. ‘Lhe falls 
are semi-flaring and have a cream background almost completely 
overlaid with rich cadmium yellow blending out to cream around 
the edge. The falls are deeper yellow than those of Fair Elaine and 
are in definite contrast to the pale cream of the standards. lhe 
flowers are very large but not the least bit coarse. The stalks are 
very sturdy and well branched.. An iris that instantly attracts the 
eye. 40 in. $20.00 
JAVA SKY (Wareham 1942) M. A magnificent iris with the 
most brilliant and unusual blending of colors ihat 1 have ever seen. 
It is impossible to give a word picture of the confluent colors that 
are in these flowers. The standards are pinkish terra cotta (Etrus- 
can red) strongly suffused with copper. gold (Xanthine orange) 
and at the top is a light glow of Hortense violet. The standards 
have a very strong midrib and are arched and highly domed. The 
above colors are taken from Ridgway. ‘The flaring falls are of 
the same pinkish terra cotta with a gleaming overlay of Hortense 
violet in the center of the falls, and this is edged and flushed with a 
narrow border of copper gold. The styles are gold and Hortense 
violet with very feathered crests of copper gold, these crests show 
plainly and add greatly to the unusual beauty of the flowers. Beard 
copper orange. The blooms have exceptionally heavy substance, 
and withstand wind, rain, and hot sun. The flowers are long last- 
ing and retain their brilliant colors to the end. The stalks are 
strong and sturdy with three branches and terminal blooms. More 
luminous than Prairie Sunset or Stardom and deeper in color. 
Too much cannot be said in praise of this outstanding iris. 37 in. 
$100.00 
JOY (C. Carpenter 1942) M, The name is very fitting for the 
colors are so gay and joyous. A blending of copper, orange, yel- 
low, red, and violet. The flowers are not large, but so brilliant 
that they stand out from afar among other flowers. Nature seems 
to have used her paint brush with a lavish hand in decorating this 
iris. The crisp firm substance and profusion of bloom add to the 
fine qualities, and it is a gem for border planting or as a cut 
flower. This iris attracted a great deal of attention in the Doug- 
las garden at Nashville last May. 35 in. $5.00 
KATHARINE LARMON (Graves 1942) M. A dark but glowing 
blend of honey yellow, burnished copper, and Dresden brown that 
is very rich in color harmony. The standards are honey yellow, 
semi-domed and charmingly ruffled at the edge. The arched and 
flaring falls have an under color of aniline yellow flushed with 
burnished copper, and a touch of mauve just below the orange 
beard. The fluted border of the falls is Dresden brown, and adds 
greatly to the changeable taffeta effect of this firm ruffled flower. 
Colors taken from Ridgway. Exceptionally well branched with 
four branches and terminal. A richer, deeper and larger Jean 
Cayeux and a great favorite in the garden. 38 in. $20.00 
MARY VERNON (McKee 1942) M. Remarkably rich and lus- 
trous, this iris was highly praised by all those seeing it last sum- 
mer, not only for the beauty of form and color, but for its great 
garden value, The roundly domed standards are antique gold with 
a flush of Chianti ruby along the strong midrib. The broad flaring 
falls are Chianti ruby with a narrow edging of the same antique 
gold as in the standards. The falls are velvety and well rounded 
with no reticulations at the throat or around the orange yellow 
beard. A flaring flower of strong substance, excellent form and 
branching, it gives a very brown-red effect in the garden. Three 
branches and terminal bloom. This iris was given the award of 
Highly Commended in 1941. Colors taken from Dictionary of 
Color. H.C, A. I. S. 1941. R. 89 1941. 37 in. $15.00 
PICOTEE (C. P. Connell 1942) E, M. An early to midseason 
blue and white plicata that has been highly praised by discrimina- 
ting judges. The standards and falls are very pure white bor- 
dered with pencilings and dots of deep Cadet blue. The flowers 
are medium in size, smooth firm finish with eight to ten flowers 
on each well branched stalk. Flowers very freely, and gives the 
bluest effect of any plicata in the garden. Wonderful for mass 
planting. 38 in. $5.00 
' SOLDIER BOY (Washington 1942) E. M. 
SAILOR BOY (Washington 1942) M. L, A deep strawberry red 
self that stands out in glowing perfection in the garden. A seed- 
ling from Maya, it is larger in size with broader standards and 
more flaring falls. The smooth uniform color and firm substance 
of thé standards and falls with the even placement of the flowers 
on well branched stalks give this iris an especially prominent place 
in this class of iris. Rich orange beard. 36 in. $10.00 
SHARKSKIN (G. Douglas 1942) M. lf you can visualize the 
silken material known as Sharkskin you will have a good idea of 
the firm substance and almost velvety finish of this lovely tall 
white iris. The roundly domed standards are very broad and have 
a strong midrib. The falls are arched and very flaring with a pale 
glistening yellow flush deep in the throat. Broad orange beard 
shading out to paler yellow at the tip. The flowers are very large 
and well proportioned to the strong ideally branched stalk (four 
branches and terminal). Those at the Nashville meeting will re- 
member it as number 41-13. It was voted the award of Highly 
Commended in 1941. A stately iris of great merit. H. C, A, L. 
S. 1941. 44 in. $10.00 
SILVER LUSTRE (C. Carpenter 1942) M. L. A light Wistaria 
violet blue self with better form and substance than Shining Waters 
and absolutely hardy. The standards are large and firmly domed, 
and have a strong midrib. The falls are very broad and flaring. 
A cool white area each side of the beard with white markings well 
down in the throat. Beard broad and full, yellow in the center of 
the flower paling out to Wistaria violet at the tip. The flowers 
are beautifully formed with heavy substance withstanding wind, 
and hot sun to a marked degree. There is a silvery luster envel- 
oping the whole flower reminding one of sunlit spray. A profuse 
bloomer over a long season. Three branches and gt 40 in 
10.00 
SNOW CARNIVAL (Graves 1942) M. The name is most appro- 
priate for this iris is a very large pure white with the ruffled 
finish of wind blown snow drifts, The fluted standards are domed 
and firmly held together by the heavy midrib. The very flaring 
falls are ruffled at the edge with no markings to mar their clean 
cut beauty. Although the flowers are very large they withstood a 
forty-eight hour wind without being whipped and battered as were 
so many other iris at that time. Entirely different from Fran- 
conia yet equally lovely, the whole flower reminds one of a ballet 
dancer pirouetting for the grand finale. Three branches and ter- 
minal. H. C, A. I. S, 1941. R. 91 1941. 39 in. $25.00 
SNOW DROP (G. Douglas 1942) L. A late blooming white for 
the front of the border. Snow Drop was one of the most talked 
about iris in the originator’s garden at the Annual Meeting in 1941. 
The charm of this lovely little flower is due to the perfection of 
the individual bloom and the absolute purity of color. Beard white. 
Usually twelve blooms on each stalk. H. C., A. I. S. 1941. R, 88 
1941. 30 in. $5.00 
A most unusual 
pastel blend of great individuality and charm. A combination of 
mauve with the softest blending of tan intermingled, and a golden 
halo lighting up the center of the flower. Beard rich yellow. The 
flowers are large and flaring in form with firm substance and ex- 
cellent branching. An entirely different, but most attractive iris. 
38 in. $10.00 
SPARKLING BLUE (Grant 1942) E. M. L. This almost flax 
blue self is very aptly named for the whole flower glistens and 
sparkles as if dusted with tiny frost crystals. The domed standards 
are broad and strong with no trace of lavender throughout. The 
semi-flaring falls are very broad and symmetrical with no crowd- 
ing at the haft. Beard yellow. Heavy substance, superb branching, 
and the lovely color place this iris in the front ranks of this class 
of iris. Five branches and terminal with the lowest branch at 
seven inches. Blooms over an exceptionally long period, and the 
flowers have a delicious honey locust fragrance. 41 in. $15.00 
TISHOMINGO( W. Caldwell 1942) M. L. A large clear Wis- 
taria blue self of very flaring form and the firmest substance that 
I have ever seen in any iris bloom. The standards are highly and 
roundly domed with very strong midrib. The falls are arched and 
decidedly flaring with a lighter flush around the beard that adds to 
the clarity of the color of the bloom. The beard is yellow in the 
throat blending out to pale Wistaria at the tip. A misty frosty 
flush envelopes the whole flower and accentuates the cool crispness 
of this beautiful sturdy iris. Unfortunately this iris did not bloom 
until after the A. I. S. members visited Mr. Caldwell’s garden last 
May, but he can well be proud of this his first introduction. Three 
branches and terminal with first branch 15 inches from base of the 
strong very sturdy stalk. 42 in. $15.00 
