12 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 

NED LEFEVRE (Lapham 1942) M. A glowing rose blend 
with a yellow underlay that gives the flowers a coppery rose 
effect. The blooms are large of pleasing form and good 
substance. The stalks are tall and sturdy. A rich warm 
colored iris that is most attractive. Per. R. 86 1945. . a 
2.0 
NIGHTFALL (D. Hall-1942) M. A deeply colored and very 
handsome bicolor. The falls are velvety blackish pansy 
purple with almost no veining at the haft. The standards 
are several shades lighter, thus making a very striking col- 
or contrast. Floriferous with excellent form, substance 
ands branching wee. meAwe lt ae O4] see meV ee ACw nS mlOAe. 
A. M., AS I. S! 1945: Per. R. 88 1944. 36 in. $3.50 
NIGHTINGALE (D. Hall 1942) M. A golden russet flower 
that is a new shade and very effective. The flowers are 
large with a glistening finish, and are evenly spaced on 
sturdy well branched stalks. A vivid color that stands out 
in the garden. H.M., A. I.S. 1944. Per. R. 87 1944. - in. 
5.00 
NOBILITY (Nesmith 1938) M. The cream white standards 
are broad and well domed. The falls. long and flaring are 
of same color, flushed with yellow at the haft. Rich yellow 
beard. This stately iris has received much favorable com- 
ment. Per. R. 87 1939. Each $ .75 3 for $2.00 
NORTHMAN (G. Douglas 1948) M. L. A large clear white 
of rounded form. It is a wide petaled flower with stand- 
ards held together, and falls flaring and broad at the throat. 
There is a dense opaque quality in the flower especially in 
the falls that is quite different from other whites. An out- 
standing white with eight to ten flowers nicely spaced on 
three way branching stalks. Opens later than Sharkskin 
and blooms over a long period of time. R. 89 1948. Fe in. 
5.00 
NUTBROWN MAID (Nesmith 1940) L. Deep copper, brown 
and burnished rose are the colors of this late flowering blend. 
The amber brown standards are broad and highly domed. 
The semi-flaring falls are deep copper blended with cameo 
brown. R. 87 1942. 38 in. $1.50 
NYLON (Whiting 1940) M. An iris of golden buff infused 
with rose. The flowers have smooth finish, and the stalks 
are medium height with good branching. Per. R. 84 1942. 
36 in. $1.50 
OCCIDENTAL (Mitchell 1945) M. A clear cream yellow 
plicata with reddish stippling at the base of the falls giving 
a most distinct and pleasing effect. The flowers are carried 
on tall, well but closely branched stalks. 39 in. $15.00 
OKLAHOMA (Mitchell 1945) M. A lovely blend of desert 
colors, subtle and fascinating. The general effect of the 
flower is medium yellow, the standards almost self. The 
flower is enlivened by a large brilliant blue flush in the 
center of the falls. The flowers have fine form, the branch- 
ing is good and the growth vigorous. 41 in. $15.00 
OLA KALA (J. Sass 1948) M. A very handsome deep yel- 
low self that has attracted a great deal of attention. The 
ruffled flowers are medium to large in size with standards 
closely held, and semi-flaring falls. A very brilliant flower 
that withstands wind and bad weather to a marked degree. 
Exceptionally well branched stalks. H. C., A. I. S. 1942. 
HM. M., A. IS, 1943, A. M:; A. 1S, 1945. Per. Re 89) 1944: 
38 in. $10.00 
OLD LACE (Mitchell 1945) M. A unique bicolor blend with 
ruffled standards of palest parchment and a suggestion of 
mauve through the center. The base color of the falls is 
the same as the standards with a broken wash of mauve 
thus seeming deeper than the standards. Good branching 
and habit of growth. 36 in. $10.00 
ORANGE GLOW (Cassebeer 1948) M. This most attractive 
iris has the brilliance of a ruddy sunset glow. The stand- 
ards are coppery gold, firm and strong. The semi-flaring 
falls are bright reddish terra cotta overlaid with a velvety 
sheen. Larger and more brilliant than Radiant, one of its 
parents, it is a great favorite in the garden. H.C., A. I. S. 
OAT Ee Vie Av SOLA eho ol OL ump OMIne $7.50 
ORLOFF (H. P. Sass 1937) M. All these Sass plicatas are 
fascinating with their yellow backgrounds and deeper mark- 
ings. In Orloff the creamy yellow ground color is flushed 
and penciled with a rich cinnamon brown. H. M., A. I. S. 
Ini, dekeves Ihe, fetes IR), ist sha, $ .75 
ORMOHR (Kleinsorge 1937) M. The flowers are similar in 
color to Wm. Mohr, but they are larger with better branch- 
ing. The color is grey lavender with veins and dots of 
violet throughout the flower. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. A. M., 
AST Se h940) Perino e193 95m Osan $1.00 
PATH OF GOLD (EE. L. Hodson 1948) E. A delightful yel- 
low dwarf iris that is well named for it literally makes a 
Fath of Gold. The standards are highly domed, and the 
falls are semi-flaring. The beard is brilliant orange. The 
plants are very floriferous and hardy, a gem for bordering a 
path, in a rock garden or about a pool. 9 in. $2.50 
PEGGY WALLACE (Wiesner 1943) M. The background 
of the flower is white overlaid pink with a flush of Havana 
brown and pinky lavender in the throat. The domed stand- 
ards are strong and firm. The flaring falls are wide and 
in perfect proportion to the standards. The stalks are 
strong and sturdy. The substance of the flowers is smooth 
andeheavyen alt soul o4oomoomiml. $5.00 
PERSIAN PRINCE (H. P. Sass 1941) M. A very brilliant 
varievata with clearer color than City of Lincoln, but lack- 
ing the yellow rim on the falls. The standards are cleat 
yellow, the broad falls are velvety ox-blood red. H. M., 
Arla Sl 4 2S ie 4 osmmS OmetTie $3.50 
PHOEBE (G. Douglas 1941) M. L. The extremely broad 
and full standards are a blending of pale yellow and javel 
green. The wide falls are semi-flaring with an undercolor 
of pale lemon yellow heavily overlaid with green gold deep- 
ening decididly toward the throat. Broad beard of javel 
green. Strong leathery substance and excellent branching. 
He Me AR eS 941s Perteh Ciil 94204 Onine $3.00 
PICOTEE (C. P. Connell 1942) E. M. The standards and 
falls are very pure white bordered with pencikngs and dots 
of deep Cadet blue. Flowers very freely and gives the 
bluest effect of any plicata in the garden. Excellent for 
mass planting. R. 87 1942. 38 in. $2.50 
PIECES OF EIGHT (Lewis 1940) M. Tall and stately, this 
yellow iris has the fresh clean coloring of clear June butter. 
The standards are arched and conic, the falls semi-flaring 
with a creamy halo surrounding the bright yellow beard. 
45 in. $3.00 
PINK REFLECTION (P. Cook 1942) L. A chamois skin 
pink blend of great individuality and charm. Clean cut 
flowers of flaring form, good size and substance. A late 
flowering variety of exquisite coloring, sturdy growth and 
good branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. A. M., A. I. S. 1944. 
Rere Raoo el 944563 Onin: $8.00 
PINK RUFFLES (K. Smith 1940) M. The exquisite color- 
ing and form of this charming pink Intermediate give it 
especial distinction in this class of irises. A self with broad 
fluted standards, well arched and semi-domed. The falls are 
flaring and very ruffled. H. C., A. I. S. 1989. H. M., A. I. 
S. 1940. A. M., A. I. S. 1942, Per. R. 86 1941. 28 in. $2.00 
PRAIRIE SUNSET (H. P. Sass 1939) M. L. A beautiful 
blend that is appropriately named for the brilliant colors 
remind one of a glowing sunset. All pink, apricot and 
golden copper, this iris cannot be described, it must be seen 
to fully appreciate its exquisite color harmony. H. M., 
A. I. 8. 1987. A. M., A. I. S. 1941. Per. R. 93 1939. Dykes 
Medal 1948. 34 in. $3.50 
PRECIOUS (Mitchell 1945) M. Distinctive in color this new 
plicata gives the effect of pale apricot. It seems to be a 
different pattern in plicata breeding. The whole flower is 
suffused with a superimposed color instead of being con- 
fined to marginal stippling. The blooms are well rounded in 
form and the stalks are tall with good branching. 41 in. 
$10.00 
RADIANT (Salbach 1936) E. M. S. are burnished golden 
bronze. F. are intense velvety terra cotta. It has a vivid 
brilliance that stands out in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 
1938. Per. R. 88 1939. 85 in. $1.50 
