
FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 

A SELECTED LIST OF TALL BEARDED IRIS 
ADVENTURE (Grant 1941) M. The broad domed standards are 
stitched and dotted with raspberry with the undercolor of yellow 
showing through at the midrib. The flaring falls are creamy yel- 
low with deep raspberry stitching on the sides. A distinctive iris 
and a great addition to the plicata group. R. 88 1942, 40 in. $8.00 
ALASTOR (Spender 1940) E, M. A deep cyclamen pink iris with 
an underlay of rich gold. A very colorful iris and a great addition 
to this group. Eng. Silver Medal 1937. A. M., A- I. S. 1941. 
R. 88 1941, 38 in. Each $3.00 3 for $7.50 
ALLUMEUSE (Gage 1938) M. A lovely and unusual blend with 
standards of gold and pale Wistaria violet. The falls of reddish 
pansy violet are velvety and strong. H. M., A. I. S. 1938. Per. 
R. 87 1940- 40 in. Each $1.00 3 for $2.50 
ALPHA (Washington 1941) E. An early flowering white of large 
size, good form and substance. The standards are pure white and 
roundly domed. The semi-flaring falls are large and firm. A 
glistening white with excellent branching. 36 in. 
Each $4.00 3 for $10.00 
AMIGO (Williamson 1934) E. M. An iris of beautiful and dis- 
tinctive coloring that is a great favorite in the garden. The 
standards are light lavender violet. The falls are very velvety 
black purple with a clearly defined border of white. H, M., A. I. 
S. 1936. A. M., A. I. S. 1938. Per- R. 90 1936. 34 in. $1.00 
ANCHORAGE (Grant 1940) M. The standards are clear wild 
strawberry, broad and domed. The large semi-flaring falls are of 
the same color deepening to garnet on the lower part. Warm and 
lustrous with good branching.. Per. R. 86 1941. 36 in. 
Each $2.00 3 for $5.00 
AND THOU (Graves 1942) M. A self of palest Wedgewood blue 
with a deeper blue flush in the center of the bloom. The large 
flowers are rounded in form, of heavy substance and great lasting 
qualities. Beard deep blue tipped white. Strong sturdy stalks 
with good branching. H. C., A. I. S. 1941. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. 
Per. R. 88 1942. 40 in. $10.00 
ANNE NEWHARD (Wiesner 1940) V. L- The falls are semi- 
flaring of very deep velvety blue purple with no venations. The 
firmly domed standards are medium hyacinth blue with a narrow 
margin the same color as the falls. An unusual and delightful 
color harmony. R. &8& 1942. 38 in. Each $2.00 3 for $5.00 
APPLE BLOSSOM (Washington 1938) M. S. domed and arched 
of deep shell pink. F. semi-flaring of same shell pink. Pink and 
gold venations at the haft, and deeper pink flush at bottom of the 
falls. A beautiful pink of charming color and form. 37 in. $1.50 
ATHALA (Cayeux 1936) M. L. An outstanding blue plicata of 
beautiful form and finish. The standards have a white back- 
ground quite heavily stitched with bright blue lilac. The falls 
have a feathering of the same blue lilac on the edge with a large 
white area in the center. C. M., S. N. H. F. 1935. A. M., A. I. 
S. 1941. R. 86 1942. 38 in. $3.00 
AUBANEL (Cayeux 1935) M. Lovely and distinct flowers of 
shrimp pink tinted light heliotrope, and flushed yellow at the heart. 
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38 in. - Each $ .75 3 for $2.00 
AZURE MIST (Washington 1940) M. The standards are broad 
and well domed of delicate cobalt blue and slightly ruffled at the 
edge. The broad flaring falls are the same color with a cool 
lighter area surrounding the very pale yellow beard. The substance 
of the flowers is excellent and they are borne on tall widely 
branched stalks. R. 87 1940. 37 in- $3.00 
BALMUNG (H. P. Sass 1939) M. The background of the flower 
is yellow with strong plicata markings of brown on both standards 
and falls. An exotic flower of unusual charm. H. M., A. I. S. 
1940. A. M., A. I. S. 1942. Per- R. 88 1941. 38 in. $3.00 
BELLE OF DIXIE (C. Carpenter 1942) M. A rich dark blend 
with boldly flaring flowers of heavy substance. The slightly ruffled 
standards are Sayal brown, lightly flushed with Lobelia violet. The 
flaring falls are a blending of Lobelia violet and cinnamon brown. 
3 branches and terminal on tall sturdy stalks. 40 in, $5.00 
BELMONT (Williams 1938) M. L. A clear blue iris of deeper 
tone than Waverly and liked by many even better. Per. R. 86 
1941.. 40 in. $ .50 
BIT O’ HEAVEN (Grant 1942) E- M., A pale yellow reverse 
bicolor with standards of Martius yellow, and falls with a clear 
white area bordered with a narrow line of lemon yellow and flushed 
deeper in the throat. The pale yellow beard lightly tipped blue 
adds to the charm of the flowers. 3 branches and terminal bloom. 
36 in. $5.00 
BLUE DELIGHT (Grant 1941) M. A cool Wistaria blue self of 
great garden value. The standards are firmly domed with strong 
midrib. The falls are very flaring. The flowers have a crisp firm 
finish and are evenly spaced on strong well branched stalks. R. 89 
1942. 42 in, Each $3.00 3 for $7.50 
BLUE DIAMOND (Nicholls 1938) E. M. A silvery and spark- 
ling clear blue self, deep enough in color to have good carrying 
qualities in the garden. F.C. C., Rome 1939. R, 88 1941. 38 in. 
$1.50 
BLUE SPIRE (Milliken 1938) M. A tall and stately iris with 
large ruffled flowers of clean light blue carried on strong graceful 
stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. Per. R. 87 1940, $1.50 
BONANZA (J. Sass 1939) M. L. A fascinating plicata with a 
decided yellow background dotted and veined with brown on both 
standards and falls. Per. R- 84 1941. 35 in. $ .75 
BONNIE LASS (G., Douglas 1940) L. A festive flower of warm 
apricot and gold coloring, The standards are highly domed and 
firmly held together. The falls are arched and pendant with rich 
copper markings at the throat. Especially desirable for border 
planting. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. R. 86 1942. 26 in. 
Each $1.00 3 for $2.50 
BONSOR (C. P. Connell 1938) M. A dark blue iris of rounded 
form with smooth firm standards and flaring falls of velvety blue. 
Sturdy stalks: One of the best dark blues. Per. R. 85 1941. 38 in. 
$2.00 
BOSS (Washington 1942) M. A very handsome red-brown iris 
with no purple tones. The very broad standards are golden Hay’s 
russet with strong yellow midrib.. The semi-flaring falls are vel- 
vety Morocco red with a distinct border of Pecan brown. Strong 
and sturdy, this richly colored iris is most distinctive either as a 
cut flower or in the garden. Three branches and terminal. 36 in. 
$15.00 
BROWN BONNET (Gage 1941) M. The broad standards are 
tawny gold. The falls are the same color with a heavy overlay of 
Hay’s russet, A gay iris of gold and brown. Per. R. 87 1942 
30 in. $7.00 
BROWN THRASHER (Kirkland 1940) M. A famous iris and 
considered to be Chancellor Kirkland’s masterpiece. A glowing 
dark brown flower that is deeper in color and better formed than 
Copper Lustre. H- M., A. I. S. 1940. Per. R. 87 1941. 30 in. 
$20.00 
BUCCANEER (Nesmith 1942) E. M. A variegata blend of bril- 
liant color and great garden value. The firmly domed standards 
are antimony yellow, The falls are Kaiser brown overlaid on yel- 
low with a decided border of yellow extending completely around 
the edge. Tall and well branched, three branches and terminal. 
H. C., A. I. S. 1941. R. 87 1942. 40 in. Each $5.00 3 for $12.50 
BUCKSKIN (Kleinsorge 1939) ) M. L- A large golden tan of firm 
form and substance. Practically a self with broad closed standards, 
and wide flaring falls. Tall with good branching. Per. R. 87 
1941. 40 in. $1.50 
BURNISHED COPPER (Grant 1942) M. A copper and red 
blend that has the warm metallic lustre of burnished copper. The 
standards are golden chestnut with a thread of Saraband red ex- 
tending around the edge. The falls are Saraband red overflushed 
with Pompeii, the color deepening toward the border. Strong 
stalks with good branching. R. 87 1942. 36 in. $5.00 
BUTTERCUP LANE (D. Hall 1941) M. A clear brilliant yel- 
low that is a great favorite. The standards are closed and heavily 
fluted as are the semi-flaring falls. A floriferous yellow with great 
value for border planting. H. M., A. I- S. 1940. Per. R. 88 1941. 
Suen $3.50 
CALIFORNIA PEACH (Salbach 1941) E. M. An iris of peach 
pink and apricot tones. The standards are warm apricot buff, 
broad and domed. The falls are salmon apricot lightly tinted pale 
