4 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 

RED MAJESTY (G. Douglas 1946) L. Majestic, in a word 
describes this iris for it is a tall commanding rose-red with 
a glowing yellow heart. The color is deep Eugenia rose 
(Ridgway) or Rhodonite red (R. H. S. Color Chart), almost 
a self except for the yellow infusion at the center of the 
flower. The blooms are large of rather rounded form with 
standards flushed Indian yellow at the base of the strong 
midrib, the falls semi-flaring, heavily overlaid with the same 
rich yellow around the thick yellow beard. The perfect place- 
ment of the flowers on the five way branching stalk allows 
four flowers to be open at one time with absolutely no crowd- 
ing. Late flowering, heavy substanced blooms, superb branch- 
ing and vigorous growth, H. C., A. I. S. 1945. 42 in. $20.00 
RILLA GABBERT (Carpenter 1946) M. Rarely will you see 
an iris that is so rich in jewel-like freshness and beauty as 
this pink, rose and gold blend. It is half way between Day- 
break and Prairie Sunset in garden effect and does not fade 
or lose its substance under most trying weather conditions 
but remains fresh and lustrous to the end. The standards of 
rosy henna are roundly domed and full; the falls are deeper 
rose and this bright color is accentuated by gleaming henna 
toward the center of the flower. The whole flower seems to 
be sprinkled with dusted gold. A blended self with absolutely 
no venations, very smooth texture and extremely firm heavy 
substance. Wide low branching. 39 in. $20.00 
RUSSET WINGS (J. Wills 1946) M. A most distinctive new 
iris from our A. I. S. President Mr. Wills. A heavy substanced 
flaring flower of smoothly blended gold, copper and apricot 
giving the effect of a glowing russet self. The standards are 
beautifully formed and firmly held, the falls are very flaring, 
delightfully ruffled at the edges. It is thoroughly hardy and 
vigorous, has very firm substance and great lasting qualities. 
Bright in color, the flowers glow and sparkle even on cloudy 
days and attract a great deal of attention in the garden. 
Russet Wing's is a most descriptive name for this fascinating 
well branched iris. H. C., A. I. 8. 1945. 38 in. $15.00 
SUKEY OF SALEM (Nesmith 1946) L. Named for a famous 
ship that sailed from New England, this iris is as strong and 
sturdy as that old time bark. A blended self of Ocher-red 
and rose with a Kaiser brown flush on the upper part of the 
falls (Ridgway). Not a dull iris for it is brimming with bright 
blended colors so cleverly intermingled that it is difficult to 
describe. The flowers are very broad and full of flaring form 
and extremely heavy substance. Considered by iris judges 
as a fine addition to the list of late blooming iris. The branch- 
ing is rather high and the growth vigorous. H. C., A. I. S. 
1945. 38 in. $15.00 

HEMEROCALLIS INTRODUCTIONS 
AUTUMN DAWN 45-166 (Nesmith 1946) Clear and cool as 
autumn sunlight at early dawn this empire yellow is a valu- 
able addition to the late blooming hemerocallis. Wide open 
flowers of very heavy smooth substance with broad petals 
and senvals recurving at the tips and slightly ruffled at the 
edges. The stalks are strong and sturdy with good branching 
and rise well above the foliage. Aug.-Sept. 45 in. $10.00 
BALLET DANCER 43-116 (Nesmith 1946) Dainty and charm- 
ing, this hemerocallis has many appealing qualities and gives 
a very pink effect in the garden. The full flowers are smoothly 
finished and are between Buff pink and Grenadine pink 
(Ridgway) in color, but the flat finish of the plates lack the 
luster of these smoothly finished blooms. The stalks are well 
branched of medium height. July-Aug. 38 in. $15.00 
BLOODROOT 40-388 (Nesmith 1946) The most brilliant 
hemerocallis that I have ever produced. A self between scarlet 
and Brazil-red (Ridgway) The color reminds me of the sap 
that exudes from a broken bloodroot stem. A self with a 
decidedly velvety finish that extends down to the inconspicu- 
ous yellow throat. Of medium height, the high branching 
displays the flowers in a blazing mass of color. July-Aug. 
36 in. $15.00 
BOLD WARRIOR 45-181 (Nesmith 1946) This name seems 
particularly fitting for this deep dark red of bold form that 
seems to express strength and vigor. The undercolor is Ox- 
blood red with an overflush of Bordeaux (Ridgway) on the 
petals. The flowers are wide petalled of pleasing open form 
and so full of glowing color that they make a most stunning 
clump in the garden. July-Aug. 40 in. $10.00 
DAILY DOUBLE (G. Douglas 1946) A most unusual double 
flower of attractive form and color. The flowers are rich 
Mikado orange (Ridgway) faintlv flushed with a deever tone 
toward the center of the bloom. The contour of the flower is 
the same as in other hemerocallis but in addition it has three 
perfect petaloids in the center of the bloom as well as stamens 
and pistil. Usually the flowers that open one day are double 
followed the next day by some that are single, but most of 
the flowers keep this doubling. Good firm substance and color 
does not fade. A long step forward toward double hemerocallis 
and should be of great interest to breeders. July-Aug. en 
DRESDEN DOLL 45-106 (Nesmith 1946) A blended flower 
with a soft cream background flushed with Salmon buff. The 
substance of the flowers is so crisp and firm that the petals 
and sepals stand out like bits of dainty china. Tall and very 
widely branched this salmon pink gives a cool most refresh- 
ing effect in the garden. I have found this hemerocallis very 
valuable in breeding on account of the tall strong stalks and 
splendid branching. July-Aug. 50 in. $8.00 
EVENSONG (Nesmith 1946) Lovely as the soft mellow glow 
at twilight this Chamois-buff is the deepest in color of the 
evening blooming varieties. The heavy textured flowers of 
open recurving form have a rosy halo in the throat of the 
bloom. The flowers open late in the afternoon remaining firm 
and fresh until late the next day. Those that are fond of the 
evening flowering varieties will find this a joy for their gar- 
den. High branching. 38 in. $10.00 
FAR NORTH 45-180 (Nesmith 1946) At the present time 
there is a great demand for good large flowered light yellow 
hemerocallis for most of our gardens need them to lighten 
up drab spots in late summer to say nothing of their cool 
refreshing charm. I have found Far North, a soft Naples 
yellow, most successful in my own garden and I think you 
will enjoy it in yours. The heavy substanced flowers are large 
and full borne in clusters on very strong sturdy well branched 
stalks. 52 in. $9.00 
FIRE-OPAL 37-40 (Nesmith 1946) A very recurving bicolor 
with the sepals much deeper in color than the petals. The 
petals are deep cadmium yellow with a cream midrib. The 
under color of the sepals is zine orange heavily flushed with 
Carnelian red. The intensity of color, slender form and unique 
shape of the flowers make this variety especially good for 
flower arrangement. 38 in. $8.00 
FIRETHORN 45-112 (Nesmith 1946) A medium sized flower 
of Dragons blood red with ruffled petals and sepals and a 
rich orange six pointed cup with red stamens in the center 
of the bloom. Of multiflora parentage it has myriad of bright 
red flowers carried in clusters on slender strong stalks that 
have many branches. A bright spot of color in late summer. 
Aug.-Sept. 38 in. $8.00 
LADY FAIR 39-105 (Nesmith 1946) Some flowers are bril- 
liant in the garden while others are entrancing with their 
delicate yet lustrous colors and Lady Fair is one of the 
latter for it is a blending of Jasper and flesh pink with a 
creamy yellow undertone. The medium to large flowers with 
the petals wider than the sepals have a glistening sheen and 
the pastel colors give a charming effect in the garden. July- 
Aug. 38 in. $8.00 
MOONLIGHT COCKTAIL (G. Douglas 1946) Cool and re- 
freshing as the name implies, this lovely Apricot yellow is a 
great addition to the garden. The open flowers have broad 
petals with a creamy raised midrib that is most attractive. 
The whole flower seems enveloped by a frosty almost velvety 
sheen, something not usually found in yellow hemerocallis. 
Tall with good branching and heavy substanced flowers. July 
48 in. $10.00 
PETER PUMPKIN 48-43 (Nesmith 1946) A _ perfectly 
branched hemerocallis that is as deep orange in color as a 
Hallowe’en Jack-o-lantern. A very full cup-shaped flower 
with broad overlapping petals and sepals that are fluted on 
the edges. An absolute self with many flowers of heavy 
vellum substance. July-Aug. 38 in. $8.00 
