10 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 

LAKE HURON (J. Sass 1942) M. A blue bicolor of me- 
dium tone but very blue, a bright and carrying color that 
has great value in the garden. The flowers are large, the 
stalks of medium height and well branched. Floriferous 
and vigorous. Per. R. 87 1944. 36 in. $2.50 
LANTERN GLOW (Washington 1939) M. A warm white 
with a glowing yellow center. Roundly domed standards of 
ivory white shading to yellow on the midrib. The falls are 
flaring with background of cream white heavily brushed 
with Indian yellow extending half way down the falls. Beard 
rich yellow. Exceptionally heavy substance. 38 in. $2.50 
LATE SUN (De Forest 1940) M. L. <A very deep rich uni- 
form yellow and one of the best of the deep yellows. The 
large flowers have firm substance. The branching and stalk 
are excellent. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. Per. R. 87 1944. ero 
2.00 
LEILANI (Washington 1943) M. Charming and entirely dif- 
ferent, this iris has great color appeal and is most outstand- 
ing in this new class of orange pinks. There is a luscious 
quality that cannot be adequately described by color charts, 
it must be seen to be fully appreciated. The standards are 
Venetian pink, well domed and firm. The rounded falls are 
the same color with well defined lines of deeper pink which 
give added intensity to the flower, while the peach red beard 
completes the color harmony. Smooth textured, with heavy 
substance. Hight flowers well spaced on a wide, low branch- 
ing stalks Hs C.,, A. I. S. 1941. R. 89 1943. 35 in: 
Net $25.06 
LIGHTHOUSE (Salbach 1936) L. A _ brilliant iris with 
standards of Neyron rose flushed gold at the base. The 
falls are deep carmine rose. An excellent iris. Nels les 
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L. MERTON GAGE (Lapham 1942) M.A very lovely blend 
of light raspberry pink and creamy yellow with medium 
sized flowers of firm substance. Beautifully branched sturdy 
stalks, and long season of bloom. H.M., A. I. S. 1942. Per. 
R. 87 1948. 40 in. $7.00 
LORD DONGAN (K. Smith 1940) M. A stunning creation 
with broad standards of Chinese violet and wide rounded 
falls of velvety pansy violet (Corinthian purple) with no 
haft venations to mar the velvet finish. The thick pale yel- 
low beard lights up the center of the flower emphasizing the 
depth of color in this sturdy iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. Per. 
R. 88 1942. 37 in. $7.50 
LORI MAY (De Forest 1941) M. L. A delightful pink 
blend. The pearly pink standards are closed and smoothly 
finished. The falls are long and semi-flaring with a bright 
Daphne pink shading on the falls. Heavy substance, good 
branching. H. M., A. I. 8S. 1944. R. 871944. 33 in. $6.00 
LOUISE BLAKE (K, Smith 1943) M. A _ delightful iris 
that was named for a very charming gentlewoman. It has 
been described as an improved and larger Amigo, and this 
gives some idea of its beauty. The arched firm standards 
are light chicory blue, lightly fluted at the edge. The 
velvety falls are rounded of deep hyssop violet with a faint 
iridescent sheen of rich copper near the throat, and bor- 
dered by a rim of chicory blue. The sharp contrast between 
the pale blue standards and rich blue purple falls is most 
effective. The stalk is medium in height, and is classed as 
an Intermediate. H. C., A. I. S. 1942. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. 
1, (Sy Tey ah ihn, $17.50 
LOUVOIS (Cayeux 1986) M. A wery dark iris with stand- 
ards of light chocolate brown, and falls of darkest ruddy 
chocolate with a distinct lighter border at the edge. C, M., 
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36 in. $1.00 
LULLABY (D. Hall 1943) M. An apple blossom pink self 
with large flowers, and remarkably heavy growth. The 
standards and falls. are the same color with no haft mark- 
ings. The stalk strong and sturdy. 38 in. $5.00 
MAIDEN BLUSH (D. Hall 1943) M. An apricot self of 
rich and pleasing color. The domed standards and semi- 
flaring falls are void of haft markings, and have heavy sub- 
stance. The flowers are large and are carried on _ well 
branched stalks. Free blooming and hardy. R. 87 1943. 
36 in. $5.00 
MAJENICA (P. Cook 1941) M. A lovely pinkish blend 
with a flush of salmon throughout. The standards and falls 
are wide petalled with strong firm substance. The color is 
bright and clear, the flowers are large of good full form and 
great lasting qualities. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. R. 89 1944. 
36 in. $8.00 
MANDALAY (D. Hall 1943) M. A deep pink blend that 
has received much favorable comment. It is a self in a new 
and attractive color. The standards are domed, and the 
falls flaring. The smooth finish and wealth of bloom make 
this most effective in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 1943. R. 
88 1944. 34 in. $5.00 
MARY E. NICHOLLS (Nicholls 1939) M. A warm white 
self with a burnished gold inlay at the haft. The firm 
flowers are satiny in texture, and well placed on low 
branched stalks. An exceptionally fine iris with delicious ° 
fragrance. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. A. M., A. I. S. 1948. Per. 
R. 89 1941. 38 in. $3.00 
MARY VERNON (McKee 1942) M. The roundly domed 
standards are antique gold with a flush of Chianti ruby 
along the midrib. The broad flaring falls are Chianti ruby 
with a narrow edging of the same gold as in the standards. 
The falls are very velvety with no reticulations at the 
throat. A fiaring flower of strong substance, excellent form 
and branching, and gives a very red-brown effect in the 
garden. HaCa A eS Os ee Eee ier An eS 04am ere 
lita fetes HIGMIBS, Be cha, $6.00 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943) M. One of the 
most impressive iris that I saw last year. I was charmed 
by its rich glowing mulberry color and firm rounded form. 
The flower has a wonderful sheen that gives it life and 
finish. The poise of the flowers on the well branched stalk 
is exceptionally good. A very lovely iris. H. M., A. I. S. 
NOAA Rem Cmet 440s Omnis $7.00 
MATULA (H. P. Sass 1939) M. L. <A blend of rose red and 
orange gold. The arched and fluted standards are apricot 
buff flushed with Congo pink. The semi-flaring falls are 
deep Indian lake, bordered with buff and ruffled at the edge. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1939. Per. R.-89 1940. 38 in. $1.50 
MAY DAY (D. Hall 1939) M. A blend with the colors so 
evenly mingled that the general appearance is a glowing 
apricot orange self. The bright orange beard adds a vi- 
brant note of color. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. Per. R. 89 1940. 
40 in. $1.00 
MAYLING SOONG (Lewis 1989) M. A rich yellow self 
of excellent form and substance. The standards are clear 
deep lemon chrome, well arched and domed. The semi- 
flaring falls are of the same color, flushed deeper at the 
center. H. M., A. I. S. 1938. Per. R. 86 1940. 38 in. $3.50 
MEDITERRANEE (Wareham 1940) M. Lovely in color as 
the sparkling surface of the Mediterranean Sea in the morn- 
ing sunlight, this light French blue self stands out in glis- 
tening 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. R. 88 1941. 40 in. 
$3.00 
MELANIE (Hillson 1941) M. A lovely tall orchid pink 
with greater depth of color than most in this class. The 
large flowers are ruffled and have good substance. The 
stalks are strong and well branched. H. M., A. I. S. 1941. 
Per. R. 88 1948. 45 in. $3.00 
MELITZA (Nesmith 1940) M. This salmony flesh self is 
a decided break in color. The standards are delicate ivory 
pink, highly domed and firm. The falls have the same 
coloring with a slightly deeper flush around the beard. 
The beard is intense pinkish tangerine, so vivid that the 
whole flower seems infused with this brilliant color, The 
flowers are medium in size of firm substance and are nicely 
placed on well branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. A. M., 
A. I. S. 1942. Per. R. 88 1941. 40 in. $3.00 
