6 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 


MiRABELLE (Whiting 1941) M. -A luscious pink and apricot 
blend that is a great favorite. The Howers are large with a glis 
tening texture and heavy substance. The stalks are tall with es- 
pecially good branching. A lovely iris in every way. H. M., A. 
I. S. 1941. R..89 1942, 38 in, $10.00 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass 1943) This iris may be 
visualized as a greatly improved Elsa Sass for it has the same 
clean fresh coloring with the added beauty of full rounded form, 
heavy substance and excellent branching. The standards are domed 
and firm, the falls flaring. The flowers are ruffled, and the crisp 
texture adds to their fairy like beauty. A charming iris that is 
being introduced. by Mr. Sass this year. 36 in. $10.00 
MOONLIT SEA (J. Sass 1943) M. Described by one iris judge 
as, “A rich indigo blue with a gold heart, a really solid gold haft, 
style arms and beard, with no reticulations, nor any blending.” 
The background of the flower is white but it is so heavily overlaid 
lavender violet and mulberry purple that there is almost no white 
showing. <A very distinctive and unusual iris. Medium to large 
flowers on well branched stalks. Introduced by Mr. Sass this 
Were bene a S| O42MEe SS itn: $15.00 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941) M. A large flower of mul- 
berry rose of attractive color, and quite different from other iris 
in commerce. It stands out from afar in the garden on account 
of the novel color and strong well branched stalks. The genera! 
color effect is bright rose purple. Hardy and vigorous. R. 87 
1942, 40 in. $12.00 
NED LEFEVRE (Lapham 1942) M. A glowing rose blend with 
a yellow underlay that gives the flowers.a coppery rose effect. 
The blooms are large of pleasing form and good substance. The 
stalks are tall and sturdy with branching above the middle. A rich 
warm colored iris that is most attractive. R. 89 1942. 38 in. $12.00 
NIGHTFALL (D. Hall 1942) M. A deeply colored and very 
handsome bicolor. The falls are a very velvety blackish pansy pur- 
ple with almost no veining at the haft. The standards are several 
shades lighter, thus making a very striking color contrast. Flor- 
iferous with excellent form, substance and branching. H. C,, A. 
I, S. 1941. R. 89 1942. 36 in. $5.00 
NIGHTINGALE (D. Hall 1942) M. A golden russet flower that 
is a new shade and very effective. The flowers are large with a 
glistening finish, and are evenly spaced on sturdy well branched 
stalks. A vivid color that stands out in the garden. 36 in. $5.00 
NOONDAY SKY (Weed 1940) E. M. A clear light lavender blue 
of fine form and substance. It is a self of pure clean color, and 
the flowers have great lasting qualities. The stalks are strong and 
well branched. A lovely iris that should be better known. R. 88 
1942. 38 in. $2.50 
OLA KALA (J. Sass 1943) M. A very handsome deep yellow 
self that has attracted a great deal of attention. When compared 
with Golden Spike and Golden Hand, Ola Kala is a deeper yellow 
with much better form, substance, and branching. The ruffled 
flowers are medium to large in size with standards closely held, and 
semiflaring falls. A very brilliant flower that withstands wind 
and bad weather to a marked degree. Exceptionally well branched 
stalks, Introduced by Mr. Sass this year. H.C. A. I. S. 1942. 
38 in. $20.00 
ORMACO (Kleinsorge 1942) E. M. A large bronzy toned flower 
that is quite different from the other descendents of the iris Wil- 
liam Mohr. The color is light violet with a great deal of copper 
and bronze in the center of the bloom and on the hafts. The sub- 
stance is extremely heavy, almost like fine leather. Hardy and 
vigorous, it has been highly praised. 35 in. $12.00 
PERSIAN PRINCE (H. P. Sass 1941) M. A very brilliant 
variegata with even clearer color than City of Lincoln, but lacking 
the yellow rim on the falls. The standards are clear yellow, the 
broad falls are velvety ox-blood red. A very vivid iris that stands 
out in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. R. 89 1942, 36 in. $5.00 
PINK REFLECTION (P. Cook 1942) L. A chamois skin pink 
blend of great indiviuality and charm. -A soft Hydrangea pink 
with an underlay of creamy buff. Clean cut flowers of flaring 
form, good size and substance. A late flowering variety of ex- 
quisite coloring, sturdy growth and good branching. H. M., A. 
I. S. 1942. R. 91 1942. 36 in. $9.00 


PRISCILLA (Whiting 1942) M. A white that is really very 
white for it has no touch of any other color, even the beard is pure 
white. The flowers are neat and trim with ruffling on the falls, 
the stalks are short but well branched. It is a gem for any garden, 
R. 89 1942. 24 in. $2.00 
REMEMBRANCE (D. Hall 1942) M. An iris that comes from 
a long line of breeding for pinks by this hybridizer. It is a soft 
pink blend with a suffusion of pale yellow throughout. The form, 
substance, and branching is good and it makes a lovely bit of color 
in the garden. R. 88 1942, 38 in. $5.00 
RUBIENT (Whiting 1942) M. This iris has been described as 
“Amigo with all its charm done in red instead of light and dark 
violet”. The standards are pure pansy purple, and are broad, arched 
and domed. ‘The semi-flaring falls are widely rounded, and over- 
laid with blackish velvet leaving an edging of the same color as 
the standards. Vigorous growth with good branching, this iris 
has great individuality. R. 89 1942. 36 in. $10.00 
RUTH POLLOCK (H. P. Sass 1939) M. A large rose and yellow 
plicata that has some of the coloring of Tiffany, but is much 
brighter, better in form and branching. The background of the flower 
is soft yellow with distinct plicata markings of deep rose. A gay 
and different color combination, HH. M., A. I. S. 1939" Ay Mie 
ALIS. 1941.” Per. R.90 1940. 36 in. $5.00 
SNOW SENTINEL (S. H. Baker 1942) E. M. This iris might 
be termed a glorified Easter Morn for it is similar in color and 
shape with the added adventage of being thoroughly hardy in this 
climate. The white flowers are large with roundly domed stand- 
ards and firm flaring falls. The substance is heavy and the blooms 
do not spot in rain. Excellent branching. 46 in. $10.00 
SNOW VELVET (H. P. Sass 1942) M. A beautiful white with 
such heavy substance that the flowers withstand hot sun and winds 
to a marked degree. The standards and falls are slightly ruffled at 
the edge. The finish of the blooms is so thick and firm that the 
falls have a velvety texture which is most unusual in a white iris. 
A most desirable iris in every way. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. R. 89 
1942. 40 in. ; $5.00 
SOUTHERN PACIFIC (W. Taylor 1942) M. L. The extremely 
large flowers are clear lavender blue with a faint pinkish glow 
throughout. The sturdy stalks are tall and well branched with 
several flowers open at one time, so well spaced that they show to 
good advantage. Although the blooms are very large they are in 
excellent proportion to the stalk. Long season of bloom. A fine 
blue from Oregon that is thoroughly hardy in New England. 42 in. 
$10.00 
STARLESS NIGHT (J. Sass 1941) M. A very dark blackish 
purple self that is a decided advance toward a black iris. The 
flowers are medium to large in size with fine form and substance. 
An iris that is not too sombre for good garden effect as in the 
sunlight it is overcast with a reddish sheen. A fitting name for 
this deep dark iris. R. 88 1942. 36 in. $6.00 
SUNSET SERENADE (J. Sass 1943) M. A subtle blend of 
apricot buff and light Corinthian red giving the effect of a glowing 
tan. The best of the Prairie Sunset seedlings to date, it is slightly 
lighter and has more gold than its parent, The flowers are large 
and evenly spaced on well branched stalks. A gay and festive blend 
that is being introduced by Mr. Sass this year. H. C., A. I. S. 
1942, R, 91 1942, 36 in. “$20.00 
TAPESTRY ROSE (D. Hall 1942) M. A lovely blended flower 
of soft old rose that is most decorative in the garden. An iris that 
will appeal to you for the large well formed flowers have excellent 
cl layin? ae ue aes on very strong well branched stalks. 
1gorous and tree blooming, it is a very popular iris. H. C., A. 
TS O4E ae Mat ALAS, J042.  ye! 3 1942. $5.00 
THE SENTINEL (D. Hall 1942) M. This iris is new in color 
and very attractive. A bright burnished copper with medium large 
flowers of good form and substance. The branching is rather high 
and short, but the brilliant unusual color more than makes up for 
it., 35 in. $3.00 
THREE SISTERS (De Forest 1941) L. One of the most dis- 
tinctive iris in color contrast of recent years. The standards are 
light cream with rounded flaring falls of Indian lake. An arrest- 
ing combination of color giving the effect of a red and white am- 
oena. On established plants the stalk and branching is nearly 
perfect. 35 in. $10.00 
