FAITRMOUNT GARDENS 3 

Introductions for 1948 
The following Iris and Hemerocallis are introduced by Fairmount Gardens 
BEARDED IRIS 
ADMIRAL NIMITZ (Graves 1948) M. An iris of quality 
and a gem in purity of color. Named for our American Ad- 
miral, it is as strong and dependable as this famous man. 
The flowers are large and very white, one might describe 
them as dead white, with a thick brilliant gold beard, sug- 
gesting a naval officer in white with his rich gold shoulder 
ornaments. The crisp firm flowers with closely domed 
standards, and semi-flaring falls are heavy substanced with- 
standing wind and rain. The spacing of the blooms on the 
well branched stalk is excellent. Healthy, hardy growth. 
This iris is a great addition to the series of whites produced 
by Dr. Graves. 42 in. $15.00 
AUTUMN TWILIGHT (Brown 1948) L. A fall blooming 
iris that is dependable in flowering even in New England, 
where most of these do not perform well on account of our 
shorter season. The closed standards are ecru in color, with 
no veining, and have a sparkling finish. The semi-drooping 
falls are lavender in the center, bordered with a brown 
edging. Hafts ecru with lavender reticulations. Blooms in 
August, September, and October. Floriferous and increases 
rapidly. Well branched with nine buds. 32 in. $8.00 
BOLD VENTURE (Nesmith 1948) L. Late blooming, this 
pale rose and rosolane purple is a distinct variation in color 
pattern, and very showy in the garden. The conic standards 
are clear pale rose purple, almost white. The semi-flaring 
falls are deep rosolane purple (Ridgway), slightly ruffled at 
the edges with deeper reticulations around the reddish gold 
beard. Heavy substanced flowers, 10 or more blooms on 4 
way branching stalk. Vigorous foliage and long season of 
bloom. 40 in. $15.00 
BRONZE BROCADE (Nesmith 1948) M. L. The name is 
most descriptive of this lustrous warm blend of copper red, 
and tobacco brown. The standards are bronzy red, very 
broad and roundly domed with strong midrib. The semi- 
flaring and ruffled falls have a brown undercolor flushed 
Corinthian purple around the bronzy gold beard. There is a 
darker band of Kaiser brown bordering both standards and 
falls. Heavy substanced flowers. Strong vigorous growth 
with 10 or more blooms on 5 way branching stalk. Described 
by an iris judge as “a lovely copper blend with a dark copper 
band around the edges.” 40 in. $20.00 
CAROUSEL (G. Douglas 1948) M. This large, tall, flaring 
flower of heavy substance and smooth finish was given its 
name because it reminds one of the brilliant, dazzling colors 
of a carnival. The medley of magenta, violet, and gold is 
so skillfully combined that the color effect is bright lavender- 
rose. The heavy orange beard accentuates the boldness of 
pattern. This large flowered variety is especially valuable 
for the back of the border on account of its tall, strong 
stalks, and great freedom of bloom. 44 in. $10.00 
COLOR SARGENT (H. F. Hall 1948) M. L. This iris was 
bred by a well known eastern horticulturist, and under num- 
ber R-79 has received much praise from iris judges and gar- 
den visitors. The broad and perfectly domed standards are 
a blending of malaga and antique ruby (Maerz & Paul). 
The flaring falls are antique ruby with deeper velvety flush, 
bordered by ruffled edges of lighter malaga. Beard deep 
brownish yellow. Handsome and outstanding in the ranks 
of rich deep reds, the large flowers have strong firm sub- 
stance, and do not wilt or fade under hot sun. 8 to 10 
blooms on 4 way branching very sturdy stalk. Vigorous 
foliage and rapid increase. 40 in. $20.00 
GREIG LAPHAM (Gage 1948) M. Named for a very prom- 
inent iris hybridizer by our oldest and most successful breed- 
er of iris. During the years of their close friendship, Mr. 
Gage has wished to name a fine iris for Mr. Lapham, and 
he as well as other iris fanciers consider this one well worthy 
of the honor. A smoothly finished medium yellow self with 
a wonderful mellowness of color. The domed standards and 
semi-flaring falls are trimly formed with absolutely no 
venations to mar the firm velvety substance of the flowers. 
Rich orange beard with soft yellow tips. Those that at- 
tended the National A.I.S. Meeting in 1946 will remember 
this delightful yellow which won the award of Highly 
Commended at that time. Free flowering, and increases rap- 
idly. 3 branches and terminal. H.C., A.I.S. 1946. 36 in. 
$15.00 
OLYMPIAN (G. Douglas 1948) M. Imposing and quite dif- 
ferent, this handsome iris is most resplendent in the garden. 
It is a bi-tone with perfectly domed standards of buff lightly 
blended with rose. The flaring and very broad falls are rosy 
brown with a deeper velvety flush of rose in the center. The 
flowers are very large of heavy thick substance, and have 
great weather resistance. The exceptionally fine branching 
allows perfect placement of the 10 or more blooms on the 
strong tall stalk that does not blow down with heavy winds. 
Floriferous and rapid of increase with strong clean foliage. 
42 in, $20.00 
PAGAN PRINCESS (G. Douglas 1948) M. Something new! 
The first deep pink with a brilliant tangerine beard. The 
conic, closely held standards of Persian pink (nearest color 
in Maerz and Paul) with firm texture. The flaring falls are 
deeper in tone (Persian rose, R.H.S.) with a narrow edging 
of the same color as the standards. The color extends well 
into the center of the flower; no venations mar the haft. The 
bright tangerine beard is in striking, but pleasing contrast 
to the rosy pinkness of the flower. We offer this iris to 
those interested in breeding the new tangerine bearded pink- 
buds, not as the ultimate in pink, but rather as a great ad- 
vancement in deeper coloring and also as an iris of new color 
effect in the garden. The stock is limited! Only 12 rhizomes 
will be sold in 1948, one to a customer. 38 in. Net $15.00 
PENN CHARTER (H. F. Hall 1948) L. Yellow iris with 
flaring form are rare, but here is one, a brilliant yellow self 
of flaring form with glistening finish, and substance of vel- 
lum. The standards of aureolin yellow are broad, strong, 
and firmly domed. The almost horizonta] falls are slightly 
ruffled at the tips, of the same color as the standards. Beard 
and styles same tone. Clarity of color and great garden 
value characterize this clean cut iris. Exceptionally heavy 
substanced flowers with 8 to 10 blooms on widely branched 
strong stalks. Last season during an excessive downpour 
of rain, it remained untouched. Vigorous growth, and clean 
foliage. 40 in. $20.00 
TOURNAMENT (J. Wills 1948) L. This large, luminous, 
and very late flowering iris is one of the best in the rose- 
purple class. Really more rose than purple, its color carries 
to a great distance in the garden. A very large round 
flower with broad well domed standards, and wide semi- 
flaring falls. It resembles Monadnock in color (one of its 
parents), but it is brighter, smoother, and larger, enriched 
by the almost velvety brown overlay on the hafts, this is in 
sharp contrast to the bright yellow beard. The branching is 
a bit high, but the flowers are well spaced with plenty of 
buds to give profusion of bloom, and the luxuriant foliage 
comes up well around the very strong sturdy stalks. Well 
substanced colorful flowers. A great addition in prolonging 
the season of bloom. 42 in. $15.00 
