FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 9 

GOLDEN MAJESTY (Salbach 1938) M. This iris stands at 
the top of the deep orange yellow class. The flowers are of 
splendid domed form and of such gleaming gold that the 
tall well branched stalks stand out in the garden. H. M., 
Platoon Ay MarAcls St040. Per..k. 90 1940. G in. 
1.00 
GOLDEN MADONNA (Essig 1940) M. This large light yel- 
low has great clarity of color and beauty of form and finish. 
The standards are creamy yellow, the semi-flaring falls are 
milk white with a golden edge. Vigorous growth and good 
branching. 40 in. $1.50 
GOLDEN SPANGLE (Cassebeer 1944) E. M. Deeper yel- 
low than Golden Fleece, but with a very similar arrangement 
of color, this iris is most floriferous, thoroughly hardy, and 
always attracts a great deal of attention in the garden. The 
Indian yellow standards are highly domed and firmly held. 
The falls are semi-flaring with the center part clear white, 
and a heavy gilding of rich yellow completely bordering the 
falls. Ten blooms on tall well branched stalks. H. C., A. I. 
Sa 19435 He ve, ALT. S) 19445 R288 1944.40) in $5.00 
GOLDEN SPIKE (Whiting 1940). A deep golden yellow 
self of large full form, heavy substance and excellent 
branching. The flower is a deep lemon chrome (dandelion 
yellow) self with wide hafts and thick orange beard. H. M., 
Ne Ik, Sy USA), NS Ii, BN IL Sh I eters, 1 0) TIGL, Bx) aaa, 
$3.00 
GOOD FORTUNE (Mitchell 1945) M. Another lovely plicata 
from Dr. Mitchell with beautifully finished flowers that give 
a decidedly pink effect. Both standards and falls have a 
white background definitely edged with lavender pink. Re- 
fined trimly rounded flowers evenly spaced on well branched 
stalks. 38 in. $10.00 
GRACE MOHR (Jory 1935) M. A seedling of Wm. Mohr. 
A pale lilac, veined and netted with manganese lilac. H. M., 
AC Ss LOGO AC mV Acmn San! 9399 Pere hesielo59, a jin. 
1.00 
GRAND CANYON (Kleinsorge 1941) M. An unusual and 
attractive blend of plum, copper, and gold. It reminds one 
of the French iris Charlotte Millet, but it is deener and far 
more colorful with firm substance and the stalks are tall 
and sturdy. lH. Mi, Avr) SS) 19435 AM AL IS) 1944. Per: 
R. 87 1943. 40 in. $2.50 
GREAT LAKES (Cousins 1938) M. More clear in color 
than Shining Waters, and with ideal form and carriage 
this iris is one of the best in the light blue class. The 
standards are firm and roundly domed. The falls are very 
flaring. Winner of the Dvkes Medal in 1942, and very 
WOrLMVAOnebMe: NOMO Elem Vie geA lator! O SOs mA Visa Ale lous 
1940. Per. R. 91 1939. 40 in. SUF 
GYPSY (Kleinsorge 1944) L. A very late flowering iris 
that is quite different from any other variegata. The cop- 
pery gold standards and falls of uniform chestnut brown 
with no suggestion of red form a very sharp contrast and 
attracts the attention of all garden visitors. Large flowers 
en very tall well branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. 
R. 88 1945. 48 in. $7.50 
GYPSY BARON (Schreiner 1942) E. M. A very different 
and notable plicata with mulberry marbling and striations 
on a silvery white background. The flowers are verv deen 
in color with medium large blooms set off by a dull gold 
beard. Three well spaced branches on stiff sturdy stems. 
Per. R. 84 1945. 40 in. $7.50 
HARRIET FORDYCE (Weisner 1940) M. The flowers are 
very large with broad standards and falls of the palest tint 
of blue. This delicate coloring does not fade under the hot- 
test sun. 36 in. $1.50 
HI-HO (Graves 1942) M. The standards are cream, arched 
and highly domed. The falls are semi-flaring and have a 
eream backeround heavily overflushed with rich cadmium 
vellow blending out to cream around the edge. Sturdy well 
branched stalks. 40 in. $2.50 
HOOSIER SUNRISE (Lapham 1942) M. A very attractive 
blend of mauve pink and yellow. The large flowers witli 
broad standards and falls have excellent substance. The 
stalk is strong and sturdy with good branching. A bright 
colored pink that performs exceptionally well. H. M., A. I. 
S. 1943. Per. R. 88 1944. 40 in. $5.00 
IDANHA (Kleinsorge 1942) M. A very pronounced bicolor 
with apricot yellow standards and pinky lavender falls. The 
individual blooms are very large, long lasting, and well 
spaced on widely branching very tall stalks. R. 89 1943. 
A5 in. $3.00 
ILSE LOUISE (K. Smith 1943) M. A large flowered deep 
lavender plicata. The background of the standards is white 
veined with Mathews’ purple with the white showing through 
along the midrib. The arched and rounded falls are white in 
the center, edged with Mathews’ purple and lined on the 
white area with the darker color. Deeper in color than 
Florentine, it is very different from the other plicatas, Tail 
upstanding stalks with good branching. R. 86 1945. oe in. 
10.00 
INDIANA NIGHT (P. Cook 1942) M. This iris has been 
described as a glorified Sable. It comes from a long: series 
of seedlings from Sable, and is a deep velvety purple that 
has been highly praised by all lovers of deeply colored iris. 
Dark but very brilliant, this iris has good size, substance, 
and texture. The stalks are tall and well branched. H. M., 
PX. Mn Sty QDR ANG IIgs ANG IR SSG aE devere, Jee, WhO) wee eae 
INNOVATION (D. Hall 1945) M. Described by Mr. Hall as 
a rose trimmed plicata with large flowers of good form and 
substance. It gives a very pink effect in the garden. The 
medium height stalks are strong with good branching. It 
is a strong grower, blooms freely and is hardy. R. 88 1945. 
$8.00 
INVICTUS (D. Hall 1941) M. A very deep yellow with a 
subdued orange tone. The flowers are large, of good sub- 
stanee, and carried on very well branched stalks. H. M., 
lls Sv UGA, 1Pee, TRY, Sy Seal, SIS: saa, $3.50 
JAKE (J. Sass 1943) M.L. A pure white iris selected by 
Mr. J. D. Long of Boulder, Colo. It is a glistening white, 
hardy and vigorous and has performed well in New England. 
R. 88 1945. 39 in. $1.50 
JASMINE (Grant 1944) M. A very smooth golden yellow 
without any brown or orange tones. The flowers are clear 
in color with a decided velvety sheen on the falls. The 
standards are conic and domed, the falls semi-flaring and 
full. There are no haft markings, and the velvety surface 
of the falls extends way down into the throat. When 2 
bloom was compared with other topnotch yellows, Jasmine 
gave them a duller more greenish tone. The flowers have a 
gardenia texture and are evenly spaced on well branched 
Stal kone bles MeneACInS wl O44e RCO 045.4 Omens $25.00 
JAVA SKY (Wareham 1942) M. An iris with a most bril- 
liant and unusual blending of colors. The highly domed 
standards are pinkish terra cotta (Etruscan red) strongly 
suffused with copper gold (Xanthine orange) along the 
strong midrib. The flaring falls are pinkish terra cotta 
with a gleaming overlay of Hortense violet in the center, 
and edged with a narrow border of copper gold. The styles 
are Hortense violet with very feathered crests of copper 
gold. The blooms have very heavv substance. Strong 
sturdy stalks, Per. R: 87 1945, -37 in. $35.00 
JOY (C. Carpenter 1942) M. A blending of copper, orange, 
red, and violet. The flowers are not large, but so brilliant 
that they stand out in the garden. The firm substance and 
profusion of bloom add to the fine qualities. A gem for 
border planting or as a cut flower. ee Vine Ae a Seo 435 
R. 88 1948. 80 in. $2.50 
JOYOUS (Sturtevant 1937) M. An enchanting iris of blend- 
ed pink and yellow that makes a lovely cut flower or glow- 
ing mass of color in the garden. <A crisp Satiny flower. 
29 in. $1.50 
KATHARINE FAY (Fay 1945) M. This is considered one of 
the best whites of the present day and has won high praise 
especiallv in the middle west and is a great favorite of Mr. 
David Hall. The standards are tall, ruffled and tightly 
closed. the falls are semi-flaring with just enough ruffling 
to take away any tailored appearance. Excellent substance 
Bal xoaye| lovkaiavelammater, Iel, (Ch, Ha Ne Sh UGeee ial WL, JN. Ik Se 
1945. Per, R. 89 1945; 35 in, $12.00 
