% FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945) M. A very deep richly 
colored iris of silky ebon blue-black. The blue beard and 
solid haft add to the depth of color. The well substanced 
flowers are medium in size and well proportioned to the 
height of the stalk. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. A. M., A. I. S. 1948. 
R. 89 1946. Classed as a Border Iris, 24 in. $6.00 
BLUE CROWN (Washington 1945) M. Lovely blue and 
white reverse bicolor with a frosty sheen enveloping the 
whole flower. The pale blue standards are roundly domed, 
strong and firm. The semi-flaring falls are pure white with 
slight ruffling at the edge. The delicate contrast of stand- 
ards and falls is most effective. Heavy substanced flowers, 
eood branching. A fragrant iris. 36 in. $3.50 
BLUE FRILLS (B. N. Stephenson 1946) M. An azure blue 
that is deeper in color than many of the blue iris of the 
present day. Roundly formed flowers of heavy substance 
and smooth glossy texture. The beard is harmoniously 
tinged blue and combines beautifully with the clarity of 
color that so characterizes this iris. 39 in. $5.00 
BLUE GLOW (Nicholls 1948) L. Lighter in color than 
Black Banner this iris has good carrying qualities in the 
garden. Almost a self, save for the lighter tone of violet in 
the standards. Smoothly finished flowers and well branched 
stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. 38 in. $5.00 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) M. L. In color it is not far 
from Corntower blue, softened by a silvery sheen. The flow- 
ers are large and full with broad standards, and wide semi- 
flaring falls. There are no haft markings to detract from 
the blueness of the bloom. Good substance, free blooming 
habit, and tall widely branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. 
AM. Al. S) 1947. Re 90) 1946739 in, $7.50 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1942) M. A large blue ana 
white plicata that stands out in the garden. The wide 
standards and falls are patterned with blue over a white 
background. Good branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. A. M., 
A. 1. S. 1944. Per. R. 89 1948. 39 in. $2.50 
BLUE VALLEY (K. Smith 1947) M. L. Full, ruffled medium 
blue that gives a very blue effect in the garden. The stand- 
ards are proad, domed, and fluted at the edges. The ruffled 
falls are very flaring with the color continuing in to the heart 
of the flower. Heavy substanced blooms well spaced on tall 
well branched stalks. H. C., A. I. S. 1945. H. M., A. I. S. 
1947. 39 in. $18.00 
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. $10.00 
BRIGHT LIGHTS (Schreiner 1946) M. A_ novel plicata 
that has the carrying quality of a waxy rich yellow. On 
closer inspection it appears to be a bitone with bright yellow 
standards and white falls, bordered with a stitching of 
brown. 38 in. $5.00 
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.” H. M., A. I. S. 1948. Sold out until 
1950. 40 in. $20.00 
BROWN THRASHER (Kirkland 1940) M. Deep, yet glow- 
ing, this iris is almost a true brown, enlivened by the beard 
and brilliant central area. The flower has a lustrous sheen 
that makes it seem alive. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. <A. M., 
A. I. S. 1943. Per. R. 87 1941. 34 in. $2.00 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge 1944) M. Named for one of 
the most colorful canyons of the west, its warm shades of 
henna and copper closely resemble the mellow yet glowing 
colors of the rock formation in that region. The flowers are 
large with highly domed standards and rather rounded falls. 
Bronze yellow beard. Substance firm, height and branching 
good. H. M.. A. I. S. 1945. A.M., A. I. S. 1947. Per. R. 89 
1946. 36 in. $6.00 
BURGUNDY ROSE (D. Hall 1946) M. An iris that is well 
named for its dark amethyst color reminds one of the rich- 
ness of old Burgundy wine. The large ruffled flowers are 
proudly carried on strong well branched stalks. Free bloom- 
ing with vigorous growth. 35 in. $5.00 
BURMESE GOLD (Whiting 1945) M. Blended colors of 
deep yellow, pink, and gold, so smoothly combined that the 
whole effect is bittersweet pink. Especially nice in a clump 
for it has a long season of bloom, and its bright fresh flowers 
are long lasting. R. 90 1946. 36 in. $5.00 
BUTTERCUP LANE (D. Hall 1941) M. A clear brilliant 
yellow that is a great favorite. The standards are closed 
and heavily fluted as are the semi-flaring falls. A florifer- 
ous yellow with great value for border planting. H. M., 
AT. S$) 1940. Per. R. 88 1941. 31 in. Silo 
CAMPFIRE GLOW (Whiting 1947) E. M. L. Described by 
the originator as a glowing ruby red, heavily infused with 
copper, giving the flower a metallic lustre. The flowers are 
wide petaled with firmly domed standards and rounded 
flaring falls. Firm substanced flowers, good brenching. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1947. 36 in. $20.00 
CAPTAIN WELLS (P. Cook 1941) M. A deep glossy ma- 
roon purple with splendid habits of growth. A self, neat 
and finished in form with almost no haft markings. The 
whole flower has a shining surface that gives the rich color 
life and brilliance. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. A. M., A. I. S. 1948 
Per. R. 89 1948. 38 in. $1.50 
CARILLON (J. Wills 1945) M. L. A warm blend with the 
luscious coloring of ripe apricots. The cupped standards are 
broad and thick textured. The falls are arched and flaring 
with very heavy substance. Not tall, but very floriferous, 
the sparkling flowers of pink and honey yellow form a charm- 
ing clump for border planting. H.C., A. I. S. 1948. 1st; ils. 
A. I. S. 1945. R. 87 1945. 33 in. $5.00 
CAROLINE BURR (K. Smith 1940) M. L. Light ivory self 
overlaid with palest Chartreuse. The standards are domed 
with a pronounced midrib. The falls are semi-flaring. Four 
branched stalks. H.C., A. I. S. 1989. H. M., A. I. S. 1940, 
A. M., A. 1. S. 1942. Per. R. 89 1941. 40 in. $1.50 
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, H. M., A. I. S. 1948. 
44 in. $7.50 
CASA BLANCA (Washington 1940) M. A beautiful white 
of large size and flaring form. The standards are broad 
and roundly domed. The wide flaring falls have very firm 
substance. The tall stalks with four branches carry 8 to 10 
blooms of heavy smooth texture. 40 in. $2.50 
CASA MORENA (De Forest 1943) M. One of the largest 
flowered iris that I have seen. A self with long full blooms 
of Chestnut brown which in sunlight glisten with reddish 
tones. An entirely new color in the garden. H. M., A.I.S. 
1944. A. M., A. I. S. 1946. Per. R. 88 1946. 36 in. $4.00 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1945) L. Most attrac- 
tive in color and form, this large flowered blend of pink, 
apricot, and tan, has won high praise from iris judges. The 
very large well substanced flowers are broad and full with 
decided ruffling on both standards and falls. Sturdy stalks 
with good branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. A. M., A. LS. 
1947. R. 88 1946. 36 in. $6.00 
