4 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
JUNIOR MISS (Graves 1949) M. There is a growing 
demand for border iris, and Junior Miss is especially adapted 
to foreground planting. Few of this type of iris have the 
charm and refinement of this creamy yellow self. Firm 
substanced slightly ruffled flowers with no venations to 
detract from the smooth almost satiny finish. The stalks 
are adequately branched to display the many blooms to good 
advantage. Very free flowering and of rapid increase. De- 
lightful planted in front of taller blues and purples. ah 
LELA DIXON (G. Douglas 1949) E. We need blue plicatas 
that have a clear color pattern, good branching, and sturdy 
stalks that will not blow down at the slightest provocation, 
and this iris meets these requirements. A seedling of Blue 
Shimmer, it has lost the flexible stalk, but kept the color. 
In fact, the blue is more clear, and the white more pure, 
giving a clear cut contrast that is most pleasing. The well 
shaped flowers are of rather rounded form and have smooth 
firm texture. The stalks have excellent branching. It is 
hardy and a good grower. Early flowering, it blooms about 
the same time as Dutch Boy, thus adding another to this 
class of early tall bearded iris. 36 in. $15.00 
ON GUARD (CG. Carpenter 1949) M. L. On Guard is well 
named for it is tall, sturdy and as well groomed as a soldier 
at attention. Large full flowers of warm yellow softened to 
a lighter tone in the center of the falls and a slight infusion 
of old gold at the haft around the full yellow beard. The 
firm standards are cupped and closed, the broad falls are 
semi-flaring and lightly ruffled at the edge. The whole 
flower has a delightful picoted border that adds to its indivi- 
duality and charm. The fine formation of the smooth heavy 
substanced flowers and the strong sturdy stalks combine 
to give a very outstanding yellow that does not fade or burn. 
A good grower, it has been tested in many parts of the 
country and is very deserving of the award of Highly Com- 
mended that it received in 1948. H. C., A. I. S. 1948. er a 
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PLUM TART (C. Connell 1949) M. Christened by Mr. 
Robert E. Allen and most aptly so for the color is like a 
delectable plum tart with a dash of white meringue in the 
center. Many will remember this unique and fascinating 
iris that was blooming in the Douglas garden as well as 
here in 1948. A dark Perilla purple self except for the center 
of the falls which is white and on the upper part, this 
white seems painted on the surface in brush strokes rather 
than blended into the purple. The standards are conic and 
domed, the falls semi-flaring, the beard bronzy purple. A 
long flower with smooth texture well carried on three way 
branching stalks. Mr. Connell and I have watched this iris 
for several years and have always been drawn to it for the 
whole flower has an exotic touch that reminds one of Onco 
hybrids in its unusual yet attractive arrangement of color 
and the rather short foliage. 34 in. $7.50 
POLONADE (Grant 1949) M. L. Exquisitely finished and 
of almost perfect form, this lovely yellow and white reverse 
bicolor was greatly admired in the Douglas garden and in 
our own, and received the award of Highly Commended in 
1948. This award was erroneously listed in the A. I. S. 1948 
awards as Polonaise. The standards are rich medium yellow 
and are firmly and roundly domed. The falls are semi-flaring 
of smooth even white, and over the whole flower is the 
chamois like lustre of magnolia blossoms, a quite different 
arrangement of color that is most effective. Tall with ideal 
branching, often with three flowers open at one time with 
no crowding, it creates a picture that is not soon forgotten. 
HC. cA. le . 943s Ons $20.00 
SARAH GOODLOE (G. Douglas 1949) M. L. Rarely do we 
see an iris that has such rich elegance as this tall and stately 
one. This is due to the solid almost black-maroon color and 
the very velvety finish of the flowers. An iris that was 
highly praised at the Nashville meeting and received the 
award of Highly Commended in 1948. A long flower with 
arched and highly domed standards of deep maroon. The 
falls are semi-flaring of the same color as the standards, 
but with a deep velvet flush that extends into the heart of 
the bloom. Most reds do not stand strong sun or rain, but 
this does remaining crisp and fresh throughout the day. The 
stalk is tall, strong and especially well branched for a red 
(four branches and terminal). A very finished iris with 
excellent carrying quality in the garden. H. C., A. I. S. 1948. 
38 in. $20.00 
SEAFARER (Buttrick 1949) M. L. The name suggests the 
clear blue water of the sea and is most appropriate. All that 
have seen this iris praise it highly and are impressed not 
only by the clarity of blue color, but by the perfection of 
form and sturdy growth. It is a true self, smooth and free 
from self veining that so often mars the beauty of an iris. 
The color is clean and pure and more blue than any of the 
newer blue iris of similar color depth. The standards are 
firmly domed with no tendency to open at any time. The 
falls are flaring and in excellent proportion so that the 
flowers structurally present a most pleasing appearance. 
Clear medium blue self except for the white beard lightly 
tipped blue, an attractive touch against the blueness of the 
falls. Smooth firm substanced flowers, fine low branching, 
clean strong foliage. The center of attention in the Buttrick 
garden, it well deserves the Highly Commended award given 
by the A. I. S. judges in 1948. H. C., A. I. S. 1948. 36 in. $20.00 
SILVER SUNLIGHT (G. Douglas 1949) V. L. A perfect 
name for this lovely and unusual iris. Fascinating in combi- 
nation of color with the large domed standards of clear 
golden yellow on the outside and white on the inside, The 
flaring falls are white on the upper surface and yellow on 
the underside. Clean in color, there is a silvery lustre en- 
veloping the whole flower that sparkles and glistens in the 
sunlight. Firm textured flowers and excellent branching 
(three branches and terminal). It is charming as a cut flower 
as well as in the garden. A great addition to the late bloom- 
ing class of iris. 36 in. $15.00 
STAR SHINE (J. Wills 1949) M. L. Deep cream, white, and 
pearly blue are so skillfully combined that the flower has the 
iridescent gleam of lustrous pearls. An iris of great indivi- 
duality, it was a center of attraction in the Wills garden 
at the time of the Nashville meeting and received the Highly 
Commended award in 1948. The deep cream or buff-yellow 
standards are broad and domed, the white flaring falls have 
a suggestion of blue in the center, and an edging of the same 
color as the standards. Very firm substanced flowers and 
exceptionally sturdy well branched stalks. An iris that never 
succumbs to the elements; always it remains firm and strong 
whether in rain, wind or strong sun. It has great distinction 
both in quality of flower and arrangement of color. Good 
branching and long season of bloom. H. C., A. I. S. 1948. 
36 in. $15.00 
SUMMERTIME (W. Caldwell 1949) M. L. Rich, deep yellow 
of very flaring rounded form and almost perfect branching. 
Many will remember this iris in the Caldwell garden in 1946 
when it bloomed for the first time. The judges praised it 
highly and that year it received the award of Highly Com- 
mended. It has proven thoroughly dependable and most 
outstanding in the deep yellow class. The standards are 
Capucine yellow (Ridgway), broad and perfectly domed. 
The very flaring falls are just a shade lighter with a slight 
creamy flush around the thick yellow beard, and this tends 
to accentuate the richness and depth of color. Firm heavy 
substanced flowers and strong sturdy stalks. This iris is in 
the front ranks of the darker yellows. 4 branches, 10 blooms. 
ib, (Cig, JN We AS), AYA, 210) ata, $15.00 
WHITE PARCHMENT (H. F. Hall 1949) M. L. This iris 
is well named for it has the strong substance and impervious 
quality of heavy parchment. Many white iris are early 
flowering, but this very large clear white blooms later, 
thus extending the season of white iris in the garden. The 
standards are firm and closed, the falls arched and flaring 
with just a faint flush of yellow around the very pale yellow 
beard. Tall and sturdy, often with three or more flowers 
open at one time on the widely branched stalk. Few iris 
have the strength of stalk, vigor, healthy clean foliage and 
rapid increase of this commanding iris. 40 in. $15.00 
