FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 3 

Introductions for 1949 
The following Iris and Hemerocallis are introduced by Fairmount Gardens 
BEARDED IRIS 
AUCOCISCO (Tobie 1949) M. For those that are fond 
of perfectly finished medium sized flowers rather than huge 
ones, there is none more lovely than this iris with palest 
wistaria blue standards and very velvety blue-purple falls. 
The name is an old Indian name (pronounced Au-co-cis-co) 
and was first mentioned by Captain John Smith who sailed 
along the coast of Maine six years before the coming of the 
Pilgrims, and refers to the bay and surrounding country on 
which the city of Portland and Cape Elizabeth are located, 
the latter being where the beautiful garden of the late Mrs. 
Walter E. Tobie is situated. Almost a true Amoena, the blue- 
white standards are highly domed and firm, the semi-flaring 
falls are rich and dark with the velvety finish completely 
covering the surface. A gem in form, finish and color har- 
mony, it is most deserving of the award of Highly Com- 
mended that was given it in 1947. H. C., A. I. S. ere a 
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BAY STATE (Corey 1949) M. L. Most worthy of note is 
this light blue iris with large flowers of firm substance and 
delightful fragrance, often having three blooms open at one 
time on a tall well branched stalk. The standards are nicely 
domed and well held, the falls semi-flaring. It is a self of 
better form and clearer color than Great Lakes one of its 
parents, the color extends well into the haft with no light- 
ening of tone or veining around the pale yellow beard tipped 
white. The flowers have a glistening finish that sparkles in 
the sunlight. Given the award of Highly Commended in 1946, 
it has performed well in the East as well as on the Pacific 
Coast. Five branches with ten flowers. H. C., A. I. S. 1946. 
38 in. $20.00 
BEAU GAY (Nesmith 1949) M. The charm of this light 
salmon orange self is in its ruffled form, very firm substance 
and delicacy of color. A descendant of Leilani it has lost 
the heavy venation, but retained the lovely salmon orange 
color. An absolute self, even to the salmon beard, the 
flowers are medium in size with domed standards and semi- 
flaring falls. Deliciously fragrant and very floriferous, the 
strong stalks are well branched and show the blooms to good 
advantage. Lovely for border planting. 32 in. $10.00 
BLIZZARD (Knowlton 1949) E. Many will remember this 
beautiful white iris that was blooming in the Knowlton 
garden at the time of the National A. I. S. meeting held 
at Boston in 1946. It was the point of gravitation for the 
visitors, and that year received the award of Highly Com- 
mended. A large white that is as pure in color as freshly 
fallen snow. The flowers are firm textured with well domed 
standards and arched flaring falls. The whole flower is 
frilled and ruffled, and the bright yellow beard is in sharp, 
but pleasing contrast to the purity of the bloom. Few iris 
have the poise, beauty, and floriferousness of this early 
white. Ten or more blooms, often with three flowers open 
at one time, and evenly spaced on the very tall well branched 
stalk. Hardy and a good grower, it is a welcome addition to 
the class of early flowering tall bearded iris. H. C., A. I. S. 
1946. 40. in. $12.00 
COVER GIRL (G. Douglas 1949) L. Names often suggest 
the attractiveness of an iris, and it is especially true of this 
neat pink blend. The dominant color is bright pure pink with 
a blending of deep buff and yellow on the upper part of the 
wide hafted falls. The standards and falls are trimly ruffled 
and the whole flower has a brightness and sheen that is 
very attractive. Late blooming, with firm substanced flowers 
and good branching, this variety is delightful for front of 
the border planting. 30 in. $10.00 
CORPORAL MARY (Graves 1949) M. This iris was named 
for Mr. Edward Watkins’ daughter who was in the WACS 
and served in the South Pacific, and was chosen by him as 
being an iris of special merit. A sister seedling of “Lady 
Louise” it is larger flowered and lighter in color, and has 
that indefinable something known as quality that we find 
in so many of the iris from Dr. Graves. Large firm flowers 
with pale lemon cream standards roundly domed, and broad 
flaring falls of white with a delicate tracery of cream at the 
edges. Full yellow beard. The firm textured blooms are well 
spaced on tall widely branched stalks. An iris of distinction 
and well worthy of the award of Highly Commended that 
it received in 1948. H. C., A. I. S. 1948. 42 in. $15.00 
DUTCH BOY (G. Douglas 1949) V. E. Here we have a very 
early blue-white that is thoroughly hardy and a dependable 
bloomer, a feature that is lacking in most of the early whites; 
so often they commence too early growth and lose their 
bloom buds, and are subject to rot from this injury. We have 
tested Dutch Boy for five years, both in the North and the 
South, and it has always bloomed profusely. The flowers 
are blue-white changing to cool white under hot sun, but 
always remaining crisp and firm. The standards are erect 
and touching, the falls arched and flaring. Tall, it has almost 
perfect branching (four branches and terminal), and the full 
yellow beard is an added attraction. A worthy iris to com- 
mence the pagent of tall bearded iris. 38. in. $10.00 
FAR HILLS (J. Wills 1949) M. Cool and refreshing is this 
large orchid pink self. Deeper in color than Dreameastle, it 
is larger and has no haft venations to mar the smooth firm 
finish. The flowers have broad domed standards and full, 
slightly ruffled falls. The many flowers are well spaced on 
sturdy stalks with good branching thus giving a long season 
of bloom. A self with firm textured and smoothly finished 
blooms. The plants increase rapidly. Many orchid pinks have 
a harsh tone and are difficult to place, but Far Hills com- 
bines well with other iris as well as having great carrying 
qualities in the garden. 38. in. $10.00 
GAYLORD (G. Douglas 1949) V. L. The A. I. S. members 
that stayed a day or two after the Nashville meeting were 
treated to a great show in this very late blooming Amoena, 
and I quote from the description of it by Mr. E. G. Lapham 
in the July A. I. S. bulletin; “But at the last it was a great 
terrific Amoena (635D) that made a last minute entrance 
to steal the show. A very large affair that seems to have 
everything, shape and substance, stalk and vigorous growth. 
The standards are white, the falls have a reddish violet tinge 
to the deep blue with but a hairline of white edging, beauti- 
fully ruffled and flared to perfection’. Wide hafts and 
thick orange beard. A very free bloomer with three branched 
stalk. This iris should be the break for a new line of Amoenas. 
Although the stock is limited, it is so outstanding in com- 
parison with other introduced Amoenas that I feel it should 
be introduced this year. Only 15 rhizomes will be sold this 
year, and only one to a customer. 40 in. Net $20.00 
INDIAN RED (H. F. Hall 1949) M. Colorful and with great 
garden value, this tawny tan and bright Pompeian red al- 
ways attracts the attention of garden visitors. The very 
broad and full standards are a blending of pecan brown and 
Pompeian red giving a coppery rose effect. The large ex- 
tremely flaring falls are bright Pompeian red bordered with 
a decided ruffle of light pecan brown. Rich gold beard. Few 
iris have the brilliance of this boldly flaring red iris. The 
flowers have heavy substance, and the stalks are very sturdy 
and well branched. 36 in. $15.00 
