FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 7 

eA Selected List of Bearded Iris 
Excellent Older Irises Especially Priced Will Be Found on Page 19 
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. 
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. $1.50 
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. H, M., A. I. S. 1948. 42 in. $12.50 
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. 8S. 1946. R. 89 1946. 38 in. $3.00 
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. 
1945. H. M., A. I. S., 1946. A. M., A. I. S., 1948. Winner of 
the President’s Cup at Nashville in 1948. R. 90 1946. 36 in. 
$8.50 
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. 
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Classed as a Border Iris. 30 in. BS this 
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 sturdy stalks 
with good branching. H. C., A. I. S. 1941. H. M., A. I. S. 
1942. Per. R. 88 1942. 40 in. $1.50 
ANNABEL (Whiting 1942) M. A very clear light blue self, 
it is the pod parent of the lovely Blue Rhythm. R. 87 eft 
36 in. / 
ANNA WILLIAMSON (Cook 1946) E. M. A blended pink 
bicolor with good carrying qualities in the garden. The con- 
trast of light pink standards and deeper pink falls is very 
pleasing. H, M., A. I. S. 1946. 36 in. $5.00 
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 19438. 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. $7.50 
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. 
AZALEA (Nesmith 1946) M. This pink is tall and has good 
branching, which many of the newer pinks lack. The color 
is azalea pink with just a flush of ivory enveloping the whole 
flower. The standards are domed and firmly held, the falls 
semi-flaring in pleasing proportion to the rest of the flower. 
Soft pink beard, Floriferous, and increases rapidly. Stock 
has been increased enough so that we can again list it in the 
catalogue. H. C., A. I. S. 1944. R. 87 1946. 38 in. $7.00 
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. §. 1943. A. M., A. I.S. 
1945. Per. R. 89 1944. 34 in. $2.00 
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. $5.00 
BARBARA LUDDY (Lapham 1947) M. Named for the 
well known stage and radio artist Barbara Luddy, the 
iris is a fitting tribute to this talented and _ beautiful 
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., 
AYTOS) 19465 oH. M., Avi. S: 1947, 38 an: $10.00 
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. M., A. I. S. 1944. 
A. M., A. I. S. 1946. Per. R. 89 1946. 38 in. $1.50 
BILLET DOUX (G. Douglas 1946) E. M. This winsome 
little iris has a most intriguing form. Most aptly, it has been 
described as a “miniature 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. $3.00 
BLACK BANNER (Nicholls 1947) L. Deep and velvety, this 
very dark iris is blue purple in color, and as with many 
of Col. Nicholls’ iris, it is almost void of haft markings. Late 
flowering with sturdy growth, and good branching, it is a 
great addition to this color class. H. M., A. I. S. 1947. 
39 in. $4.00 
