10 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 

KATHARINE LARMON (Graves 1942) M. A _ luminous 
plend of honcy yellow, burnished copper, and Dresden brown 
that is men in color harmony. The standards are honey 
yellow, semi-domed and charmingly ruffled. The arched 
and flaring 1ails have an under color of yellow flushed with 
copper, and a touch of mauve below the orange beard. R. 88 
1945. 38 in. $2.50 
KENTUCKY BEAUTY (C. Carpenter 19438) M. Lighter 
than Lighthouse, this iris gives the effect of bright rose, 
due in a measure to the intermingling of white in the cen- 
ter of the flower. The standards are arched and domed with 
a strong midrib of white showing through the rose. The 
semi-flaring falls are not quite as dark as the American 
Beauty Rose with a white flush showing on the hafts. An 
iris of quality and very effective in the garden. R. 86 1948. 
38 in, $10.00 
KENTUCKY SUNSHINE (C. Carpenter 1943) M. L. An in- 
tense bright yellow iris that is just a shade lighter than 
Golden Hind, but with much larger flowers, heavy substance 
and excellent branching. It is a self except for a touch of 
creamy white surrounding the rich yellow beard. Well 
branched stalk. 388 in. $10.00 
LADY MOHR (Salbach 1944) E, M. A distinctive iris that 
has charm and grace to a marked degree. It is entirely 
different in color from any other iris with oncocyclus blood. 
The flowers are large and of beautiful rounded form with 
standards of oyster shell white, cupped and firmly held. The 
falls are frosted chartreuse yellow with a lovely large red- 
violet blotch which radiates out a little into the fall and 
adds much to the beauty of the flower. Good branching and 
firm substance. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. R. 90 1945. 36 in. 
$25.00 
LADY NAOMI (Fay 1941) M. A sanded pale lavender with 
a network of violet lines in the falls, so delicate that the un- 
dercolor seems to disappear. The arrangement of color is 
similar to Florentine with deeper reddish pencilings at the 
haft. This iris has been highly praised by A. I. S. judges. 
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LAKE BREEZE (Fay 1945) M. Cool and refreshing, this 
lovely iris has been given high praise by many iris judges. 
A large very ruffled light blue with just a suspicion of pink 
delicately diffused on the center of the standards and falls. 
The flowers are slightly larger and deeper in color than Gloriole 
one of its parents, with broad full standards firmly held and 
almost meeting over the beard. The falls are flaring and wide 
with no haft markings. Beard orange in the throat shading 
off to white at the tip. There is an attractive shading from 
light to deeper blue in each flower as if it were illumined by 
a shining light. Vigorous and thoroughly hardy with nine to 
eleven heavy substanced flowers on each well branched stalk. 
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37 in. $16.50 
LAKE GEORGE (K. Smith 1945) M. L. An iris that is well 
named for the color reminds one of the clear blue water of 
this beautiful lake. A self of soft blue violet (nearest color 
in Ridgway) shading darker at the hafts. The slightly ruffled 
standards are broad and roundly domed. The falls are very 
flaring and firm with no color other than blue showing on 
the hafts. Styles same color, beard light yellow tipped blue 
at the end. The garden effect is a smoothly finished blue 
with trim flaring form that at once attracts attention. This 
iris has been given high praise on the Pacific coast. Clean 
foliage and good branching. H. C., A. I. S. 1944. H. M.. 
A, LeS. 1945; BR. 89-1945; ) 39 in: $20.00 
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. 386 in. $1.50 
LAKE SHANNON (De Forest 1945) M. The name suggests 
the clear blue water of a mountain lake and it is very de- 
scriptive of this medium blue that gives a very blue effect 
in the garden. The standards and falls are wide and fluted 
with a beautiful well branched stalk that allows three 
flowers to be open at one time without any crowding. os in. 
20.00 
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 tlowers have firm substance. The branching and stalk 
are excellent. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. Per. R. 87 1944. ae, 
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. Eight flowers well spaced on a wide, low branch- 
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1943. 35 in. Net. $25.00 
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. jh, WE, 
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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 yei- 
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. S. 1944. Per. R. 86 1945. 33 in. 
4.00 
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. 
R. 86 1945. 30 in. $12.50 
MAIDEN BLUSH (D. Hall 1948) 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. 86 1945. 
35) 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. 1943.) R. 87 1945, 
36 in. $5.00 
MANDALAY (D. Hall 1943) M. A deep pink blend that 
has received much favorable comment. It is a self in a nev 
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. 1948. 
R. 88 1945. 34 in. $5.00 
