FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 4 

ed Selected List of Bearded Iris 
Excellent Older Irises Especially Priced Will Be Found on Page 18 
In this list, all that are not especially noted as to classi- 
fication are Tall Bearded Iris. The change of some varieties 
is in accordance with the new A.I.S. classification that will 
appear in the April Bulletin. 
ACTION FRONT (P. Cook 1942) M. This coppery red iris 
is distinct and worthy. The conic domed standards are ocher 
red. The flaring falls are garnet brown. One of the best in 
this class. Per. R. 88 1945. 36 in. $2.50 
ADVANCE GUARD (Mitchell 1945) M. A white ground 
plicata with distinct edging of deep lavender. Large flow- 
ers on exceptionally tall, well branched stalks. R. 86 1946. 
40 in. $1.50 
ALASTOR (Spender 1940) E. M. A deep cyclamen pink iris 
with an underlay of rich gold. Eng. Silver Medal 1937. A. an 
A. I. S. 1941. R. 89 1942. 38 in. $1. 
ALONA (DeForest 1945) M. Full ruffled flowers with hori- 
zontal falls and well branched stalks. Similar in color to 
China Maid. 36 in. $6.00 
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. 38 in. $5.00 
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. The standards are broad and perfectly domed, the 
falls full and flaring. A symmetrical flower of exquisite 
beauty. Sturdy growth and good branching. H.C., A. I. S. 
194555 H. M.A. T. S. 1946. R. 901946. 36 in. $15.00 
AMIGO (Williamson 1934) E. M. A gem with its blooms 
suggesting purple pansies on account of the sharp contrast 
between the lavender standards and velvety purple falls. 
FievieeAw LS 19386. A. M.A. TS. 19385) Pers R290; 1936. 
Classed as a Border Iris. 30 in. $1.00 
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. Beard blue tipped white. Strong Aen pues 
with good branching. H. C., A. I. S. 1941. H. M., Ss: 
1942. Per. R. 88 1942. 40 in. "$5, 50 
ANNABEL (Whiting 1942) M. A very clear light blue self, 
it is the pod parent of the lovely Blue Rhythm. R. 87 1943. 
36 in. $1.00 
ANNE NEWHARD (Weisner 1940) M. L. Clear satiny blue 
purple bicolor, very smooth finish with no venations. One of 
the best. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. R. 88 1943. 38 in. $1.00 
ARCATA (Essig 1947) M. The name is Miyot-Indian for 
Sunny Spot, and it is most descriptive of this delightful iris, 
for growing in a clump, it gives the effect of sparkling golden 
sunshine. A Primrose yellow self, flushed a little deeper 
toward the center of the flower. Large, well formed blooms 
with arched and firmly held standards, and broad, flaring 
falls, slightly fluted at the edges. Wide branching, and vig- 
orous growth. 40 in. $15.00 
ARIANE (Cayeux 1935) M. A plicata that is similar in 
form to Florentine, but with heavier and darker blue feath- 
ering. 36 in. $1.00 
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. 1935. A. M., A. I. S. 1938. 
Per. R. 87 1941. 38 in. $ .75 
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. Beard Coral pink. Floriferous, 
and increases rapidly. H. C., A. I. S. 1944. R. 87 1946. 
38 in. $15.00 
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. 
Wide and low branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1943. A. M., A. I.S. 
1945. Per. R. 89 1944. 34 in. $3.00 
BARBARA ADAMS (Cahoon 1947) E. M. A deep Blue- 
purple self with very flaring falls, and strong well domed 
standards. The flowers are medium in size, and are most 
perfectly formed, and the blue beard tipped white sur- 
rounded by a lighter area, brings out the clarity of color in 
these smooth satiny finished blooms. A very floriferous 
variety with strong firm substanced flowers on four or five 
way branching stalks. 34 in. $10.00 
BARBARA LUDDY (Lapham 1947) M. Mr. Lapham has 
been breeding for pinks during several years, and in this 
delectable iris he has achieved most satisfactory results. 
Named for the well known stage and radio artist Barbara 
Luddy, the iris is a fitting tribute to this talented and beau- 
tiful girl. According to Ridgway, the color is light Safrano 
pink, and it has just a flush of ivory near the haft and 
around the very broad tangerine beard. A self with rounded 
flowers of full form and firm substance with no venations to 
detract from the purity of color. A truly lovely pink of 
great refinement of form, and it has enough strength of color 
to have excellent garden value. A cross of Spindrift X 
Melitza, it is a very strong grower, and the flowers hold up 
under most adverse weather conditions. Even placement of 
the flowers on a strong, three way branching stalk. H. C., 
JX, Un Se, TEI Set, I, a I, Se BES, BIE aba $20.00 
BELLE OF DIXIE (C. Carpenter 1942) M. Rich dark blend- 
ed flowers of brown and Lobelia violet of heavy substance 
and boldly flaring form. 38 in. $1.00 
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. 
ASM cA les LO46ne bern GoplLo4onmoc ill: $2.50 
BILLET DOUX (G. Douglas 1946) E. M. This winsome 
little iris has a most intriguing form, with color so dainty 
and charming that you are fascinated by the possibilities of 
its use, not only for border planting, but also for flower ar- 
rangement. Most aptly, it has been described as “a minia- 
ture Great Lakes with carriage correct, and poise erect.’ 
The standards are cupped and not touching, the falls very 
flaring and turned up at the border. <A soft blue self with a 
firm porcelain-like finish, the many dainty flowers are evenly 
spaced on four to five way branching stalks. Classed as a 
Border Iris. 22 in. $5.00 
