CRESTED FAIRY (Henry 1945) M. This very attractive 
iris is a typical cristata except in color. When the flowers 
first open the standards are palest lavender, soon paling out 
to white. The falls are rather of a deep blue. It is a lovely 
little bicolor that has been much admired. Increases rapidly. 
Spine $2.50 
VERNAL EVENING (Henry 1945) M. Another flawless little 
gem. The deep lavender flowers have a blotch of dark purple 
velvet beneath the conspicuous orange crest. It is truly a 
regal little iris. The foliage is glaucous green deeply stained 
with purple. 4 in. $8.00 
VERNAL FAIRY (Henry 1945) E. M. A most enchanting and 
showy little iris. The white standards are heavily clouded 
over with lavender. The white falls have brilliant orange 
crests. It is a most beautiful and distinctive reverse bicolored 
form of Verna. 4 in, $8.00 
VERNAL SIMPLICITY (Henry 1945) E. M. A fitting name 
for this delightful little lavender self for it is without even 
a touch of orange or yellow in the crests. Cool and refresh- 
ing’ it is especially nice for those wishing to keep to a laven- 
der color scheme. 4 in. $4.00 
HEMEROCALLIS INTRODUCTIONS 
BANDANA 38-404 (Nesmith 1945) Gay and brilliant as a 
brightly colored kerchief, the rich tomato red and orange 
yellow tones are so skilfully blended that it is one of the 
most colorful hemerocallis in the garden. The tomato red 
petals have a narrow fluting of yellow at the edge. The sepals 
are a smooth even blending of the colors. Tall with many 
flowers and good branching. Aug. 40 in. $6.00 
BLACK CHERRY (G. Douglas 1945) A hemerocallis that 
is well named for the color is almost identical with the deep 
red purple shades of the delectable large black cherries that 
we find in our markets. The flowers are beautifully formed 
with recurving petals and sepals. Not a large flower but so 
rich in black red tones that it stands out in the garden. 
Floriferous and does not fade under hottest sun, the grace- 
ful flowers are in perfect proportion to the strong well 
branched stalks. The first hemerocallis introduction from 
Mr. Douglas and one of great merit. July-Aug. 36 in. $10.00 
BLITHESOME 40-357 (Nesmith 1945) A charming cream 
self with extremely heavy substance and delicious fragrance, 
There is a dense opaque quality that is quite different from 
other cream yellows. The flowers are open in form with a 
strong raised midrib on the petals. The planting of it always 
attracts attention. Tall and well branched with many flowers. 
Aug. 48 in. $7.00 
CARISSIMA 39-187 (Nesmith 1945) So sweet and charming 
is this hemerocallis that the name seems most appropriate. 
The pale flesh pink flowers have a very heavy vellum like 
substance, and the exquisite color is enhanced by the deeper 
FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
pink halo in the heart of the bloom. The flowers are like a 
lovely lily with an exceptionally smooth glistening finish. 
Late blooming with an abundance of flowers on well branched 
sturdy stalks. Aug.-Sept. 38 in. $8.00 
CHAMOIS PINK 39-124 (Nesmith 1945) A soft creamy pink 
background with an overlay of rose beige on both petals and 
sepals and the mellow finish of thick chamois. The form of 
the flowers reminds one of Madonna lilies borne in clusters 
on tall well branched stalks. Plant near variety Porcelain 
Pink for a delightful arrangement of color. July-Aug. fe in. 
7.00 
CHIEF CHEROKEE 39-126 (Nesmith 1945) Rich and thick 
textured, this is one of the latest reds to bloom. The deep 
dark color is intensified by the velvety finish especially on 
the petals giving the effect of a two toned red of pleasing 
contrast. Open bell shaped flowers with just a touch of deep 
yellow in the cup of the bloom. Increases rapidly and a 
prolific blooming variety with many flowers on especially 
well branched stalks, One of the most imposing late hemero- 
eallis in the garden. Aug.-Sept. 40 in. $10.00 
DEVON CREAM 40-323 (Nesmith 1945) Anyone that has 
been in Devonshire and had their thick clotted cream can 
visualize the thick creamy texture of this full petalled 
flower. The pale cream blooms are similar in shape to those 
of Doeskin but with wider sepals and petals that are beau- 
tifully fluted at the edge. Heavy firm substanced flowers 
on very strong sturdy stalks. July-Aug. 39 in. $8.00 
DOUBLOON 40-426 (Nesmith 1945) Broadly formed flowers 
of deep glistening orange yellow without marking or blend- 
ing of any other color. One of the largest flowered hemero- 
callis we have introduced, and a variety that invariably 
draws high praise from all garden visitors. The large open 
flowers have a glistening sheen with broad ribbed petals 
slightly ruffled at the tips. An especially attractive feature 
is the huge buds like a mass of gleaming orange paint. A 
recurving flower with exceptionally long season of bloom. 
Aug.-Sept. 44 in. $7.00 
PORCELAIN PINK 39-123 (Nesmith 1945) A luminous 
pink with an almost lacquered finish. The flowers are re- 
curving in form resembling a full cupped lily with petals and 
sepals narrowing at the tips. The smoothly finished flowers 
have a light peach background gaily painted deeper pink 
as if laid on in broad strokes by an artist’s brush. The many 
flowers are like clustered bells evenly spaced on tall well 
branched stalks. Plant near Chamois Pink for lovely color 
harmony. Aug.-Sept. 39 in. $7.00 
SHADOW ROSE 41-121 (Nesmith 1945) A firm compact 
flower of rosy pink shadowed by deep rose in the center of 
the bloom and giving a very rose pink effect in the garden. 
The tall well branched stalks have many flowers and its 
late blooming habit makes it a welcome addition in prolong- 
ing the season of hemerocallis bloom. Aug.-Sept. 42 in. $6.00 

