6 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
eA Selected List of Tall Bearded Iris 
A Carefully Chosen List of Newer and Unusual Varieties 
Excellent Older Irises Especially Priced Will Be Found on Page 18 
ACTION FRONT (P. Cook 1942) M. This coppery red iris 
is distinct and worthy, not only for its fine color, but for its 
substance, height and branching. The conic domed stand- 
ards are ocher red. The flaring falls are garnet brown. One 
of the best in this class. Per. R. 88 1945. 36 in. $4.00 
ADVANCE GUARD (Mitchell 1945) M. For several years 
Dr. Mitchell has been breeding for plicatas, and this one has 
a white ground with distinct edgings of deep lavender, with 
large flowers on exceptionally tall, well branched stalks. 
Floriferous and vigorous. R. 86 1946. 40 in. $2.50 
ADVENTURE (Grant 1941) M. A cream and raspberry 
plicata with broad standards and large flaring falls. Sub- 
stance and branching excellent. H. M., A. I. S. 1943. R. 88 
1943. 40 in. $2.00 
ALASTOR (Spender 1940) E. M. A deep cyclamen pink iris 
with an underlay of rich gold. A very colorful iris. Eng. 
Silver Medal 1987. A. M., A. I. S. 1941. R. 89 1942. 38 in. 
$1.50 
AMANDINE (G. Douglas 1946) M. L. The charm of this 
lovely iris is in its delicacy of color and delightfully ruffled 
form. It is a self with large flowers of pale cream with just a 
flush of lemon. When first you see this iris you think “what 
beautiful blooms but they look so fragile”. The surprising 
thing is that the flowers have exceptionally firm substance 
and keep in perfect condition for three days under very hot 
sun, also withstand wind and rain to a marked degree. The 
standards are broad and perfectly domed, the falls full and 
flaring. A symmetrical flower of exquisite beauty. Sturdy 
growth and good branching, three branches and terminal. 
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AMIGO (Williamson 1934) E. M. <A gem for border planting 
with its lovely blooms suggesting purple pansies on account 
of the sharp contrast between the light lavender standards 
and velvety purple falls. H. M., A. I. S. 1986. A. M., 
A. I. S. 1988. Per. R. 90 1936. 34 in. $1.00 
ALPINE GLOW (Kleinsorge 1945) L. The large well 
formed flowers have a subdued rose tone that suggests the 
soft colors of mountain valleys at sundown. The colors are 
well blended and it is a bright iris that carries well in the 
garden. The blooms give the effect of a self. Tall and well 
branched. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. R. 89 1946. 88 in. $7.50 
AND THOU (Graves 1942) M. A self of palest Wedgwood 
blue (Ridgway) with a deeper blue flush in the center of the 
bloom. The large flowers are rounded in form, of heavy 
substance and great lasting qualities. Beard deep blue 
tipped white. Strong sturdy stalks with good branching. 
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ANNA WILLIAMSON (P. Cook 1946) M. A bright pink 
bicolor that is distinct from other pinks. There is a suffusion 
of pale yellow throughout the flower that brings out the rosy 
tones. The blooms are large with wide segments, fine 
substance and texture. Strong growth, and well branched 
stalks. An iris that stands out among other pinks, and 
has excellent garden value. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. R. 88 1946. 
36 in. $9.00 
AUBANEL (Cayeux 1935) M. Lovely and distinct flowers 
of shrimp pink tinted light heliotrope, and flushed yellow 
at the heart. C.M., S. N. H. F. 19385. A. M., A. I. S. 19388. 
Per. R. 87 1941. 38 in. $1.00 
AZALEA (Nesmith 1946) M. Charming in color this smoothly 
finished pink has received much favorable comment from 
A.I.S. judges. The color is Azalea pink (R. H. Color Chart) 
with just a flush of ivory enveloping the whole flower. The 
standards are highly domed and firmly held by the strong 
midrib, the falls are rather long and semi-flaring in pleasing 
proportion to the standards. The color is deeper than Over- 
ture. Beard Coral pink. Floriferous, and increases rapid- 
ly. H.C., A. I. S. 1944. R 87 1946. 38 in. Sold out until 
1948. $15.00 
AZURE MIST (Washington 1940) M. The standards are 
broad and well domed of delicate cobalt blue. The broad 
flaring falls are the same color with a cool lighter area 
surrounding the pale yellow beard. Excellent substance and 
wide branching. R 87 1940. 35 in. $1.00 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943) M. L. A self of pale lav- 
ender blue with firm domed standards and flaring almost 
horizontal falls. The ruffled flowers are beautifully formed 
with wide hafts, while the white beard accentuates the clar- 
ity of the bloom. The flowers have crisp strong substance and 
last for several days. Wide and low branching. : e 
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BELLE OF DIXIE (C. Carpenter 1942) M. Rich dark blend- 
ed flowers of brown and Lobelia violet of heavy substance 
and boldly flaring form. Tall well branched stalks, and 
vigorous growth. 388 in. $2.00 
BIRCHBARK (Kleinsorge 1940) M. A flower of cool clear 
white with broad spreading falls and rounded form. Ex- 
cellent branching and sturdy growth. 36 in. $0.75 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach 1942) M. L. Deep clear yel- 
low self of especially fine form, heavy substance and smooth 
finish. The flowers are large, the stalks well branched and 
the blooming season is long. A thoroughly worthy iris with 
great intensity and purity of color. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. 
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BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945) M. Mr. Schreiner has 
been breeding for an iris “black as pitch” and this one is a 
most striking development along this line. A very deep 
richly colored iris of silky ebon blue-black. The blue beard 
and solid haft add to the depth of color. The well sub- 
stanced flowers are medium in size and well proportioned 
to the height of the stalk. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. R. 89 1946. 
33 in. $15.00 
BLUE CROWN (Washington 1945) M. Lovely blue and 
white reverse bicolor with a frosty sheen enveloping the 
whole flower. The pale blue standards are roundly domed, 
strong and firm. The semi-flaring falls are pure white with 
slight ruffling at the edge. The flowers are beautifully 
formed and the delicate contrast of standards and falls is 
most effective. Heavy substanced flowers, good branching. 
A fascinating, fragrant iris. 36 in. $8.00 
BLUE FRILLS (B. N. Stephenson 1946) M. An azure blue 
that is deeper in color than many of the blue iris of the 
present day. Roundly formed flowers of heavy substance 
and smooth glossy texture. The beard is harmoniously 
tinged blue and combines beautifully with the clarity of 
color that so characterizes this iris. 39 in. $10.00 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) M. L. Last season, this 
blue impressed us as being of very fine quality and especially 
pleasing form. In color it is not far from Cornflower blue, 
softened by a silvery sheen. The flowers are large and full 
with broad standards, and wide semi-flaring falls. There 
are no haft markings to detract from the blueness of the 
bloom. Good substance, free blooming habit, and tall widely 
branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. R. 90 1946. 39 in. 
$15.00 
