FAIRMOUNT GARDENS i3 
LADY LOUISE (Graves 1947) M. L. A patrician iris that 
was named for that gracious lady, Mrs. Louise Blake of 
Spartanburg, S. C. Distinctive in both color and pattern, 
the large, broad ruffled standards of Colonial buff (Ridg- 
way) are roundly domed and firmly held by the very strong 
midrib. The falls are iridescent white with a clear fluted 
border of Colonial buff, widening each side of the orange 
beard, and blending in to the slightly deeper buff of the 
styles. The fascinating buds are an added attraction with 
their olive yellow coloring contrasting strongly with the 
Lime green midrib, and showing plainly the ruffling of the 
flowers even in the folded buds. Firm substanced flowers, 
well spaced on four way branching sturdy stalks. Free flow- 
ering with strong growth. H. M., A. I. 8.1947. 44 in. $12.50 
LADY MOHR (Salbach 1944) E. M. A distinctive iris that 
has charm and grace to a marked degree. It is entirely 
different in color from any iris with oncocyclus blood. The 
flowers are large and of rounded form with standards of 
oyster shell white, cupped and firmly held. The falls are 
chartreuse yellow with a lovely large red-violet blotch 
which radiates out into the fall and adds to the beauty of 
the flower. Good branching and firm substance. H. M., A. 
ee Soe OA Ar Aces Meee ACe Tn 94 /Pere hk aiso0e1 946.) 40eIns 
Classed as an Eupogocyclus Hybrid. $5.00 
LADY NAOMI (Fay 1941) M. Sanded pale lavender with 
a network of violet lines in the falls, so delicate that the un- 
dercolor seems to disappear. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. Per R. 
86 1944. 38 in. Sect 
LAKE BREEZE (Fay 1945) M. Large verv ruffled light 
blue with just a suspicion of pink delicately diffused on the 
center of the standards and falls. The flowers are slightly 
larger and deeper in color than Gloriole one of its parents, 
with broad full standards firmly held and almost meeting 
over the beard. The falls are flaring and wide with no haft 
markings. There is an attractive shading from light to 
deeper blue in each flower as if it were illumined by a 
shining light. Vigorous and thoroughly hardy, well branched 
Stalkers eniSenlOA4on Hei Amel oLO4b saber laos 
1946. 37 in. $5.00 
LAKE GEORGE (K. Smith 1945) M. L. A self of blue 
violet (Ridgway) shading darker at the hafts. The standards 
are roundly doomed. The falls are very flaring with no 
color other than blue showing on the hafts. Beard light yel- 
low tipped blue at the end. The garden effect is a smoothly 
finished blue with trim flaring form. H. C., A. I. 8. 1944. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1945. R. 87 1946. 38 in. $5.00 
LAKE SHANNON (De Forest 1945) M. The name suggests 
the clear blue water of a mountain lake and it is very de- 
scriptive of this medium blue that gives a very blue effect 
in the garden. The standards and falls are wide and fluted 
with a beautiful well branched stalk that allows three 
flowers to be open at one time without any crowding. H. M., 
ASI. S: 1946; R. 88 1946. 36 in. $6.00 
LANTERN GLOW (Washington 1939) M. A warm white 
with a glowing yellow center. Roundly domed standards of 
ivory white shading to yellow on the midrib. The falls are 
flaring with background of cream white heavily brushed 
with Indian yellow extending half way down the falls. Beard 
yellow. Exceptionally heavy substance. 388 in. $2.00 
LAVENDER MIST (D. Hall 1948) M. Large light lavender 
flowers with a cool frosty sheen enveloping the whole bloom. 
Very free flowering, it makes a lovely clump in the garden. 
Form, substance and branching good. 34 in, $1.00 
LIGHTS ON (Lapham 1946) M. Mr. Lapham has produced 
many fine red iris, but this one is considered the best of his 
that has been introduced. The clean cut flowers are of uni- 
form color with no veining to detract from the smooth 
finish. Medium in height, but very pure red in color, it 
stands close inspection, whether as an individual flower or 
in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. 33 in. $7.50 
L. MERTON GAGE (Lapham 1942) M. A very lovely blend 
of light raspberry pink and creamy yellow with medium 
sized flowers of firm substance. Beautifully branched sturdy 
stalks, and long season of bloom. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. Per. 
R. 87 1943. 40 in. $1.00 
LORD DONGAN (K. Smith 1940) M. Stunning creation 
with broad standards of Chinese violet and wide rounded 
falls of velvety Corinthian purple with no haft venations. 
The thick pale yellow beard lights up the center of the flow- 
er emphasizing the depth of color in this sturdy iris. H. M., 
A. I. S. 1940. Per. R. 88 1942. 37 in. $2.00 
LOTHARIO (Schreiner 1942) M. L. A very handsome iris 
that has the same general color pattern as Amigo, but with 
larger flowers and much taller stalks. The light lavender 
blue standards and rich velvety purple falls are not in 
quite as sharp contrast, but its beauty is outstanding. H. M 
$3.0 
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LOUISE BLAKE (K. Smith 1943) M. A delightful iris 
that was named for a charming gentlewoman. The standards 
are light chicory blue, fluted at the edge. The velvety falls 
are deep hyssop violet with a sheen of rich copper near the 
throat, and bordered by a rim of chicory blue. The sharp 
contrast between the pale blue standards and rich blue pur- 
ple falls is most effective. H. C., A. I. S. 1942. H. M., A. I. 
S. 1944. A. M., A. I. S. 1947. Per. R. 85 1946. 30 in. Classed 
as a Border Iris. $4.00 
A. I. S. 1945, Per. R. 87 1946. 38 in. 
LOVE AFFAIR (Mitchell 1946) M. A rose pink plicata 
with standards flushed and stippled with rose on a white 
background. The falls are broadly edged with the rosy color. 
The medium sized flowers are gracefully carried on low 
branched stiff stalks. First prize at the 1946 Oakland 
Spring Garden Show. 34 in. $2.50 
LYNN LANGFORD (D. Hall 1946) M. The color of this iris 
is most distinctive with its orchid pink tones, enlivened by 
the golden throat and beard. The flower is large, of good 
form, and the color is most pleasing. A lovely iris of charm 
and refinement. Heavy substanced flowers and good branch- 
rhakes) eh, (On, 2 Un Re aS, Ise Wi, ANS Ue SS) SIG 1, EY 
1946. 36 in. $8.00 
MAJENICA (P. Cook 1941) M. Lovely pinkish blend 
with a flush of salmon throughout. The standards and falls 
are wide petaled with strong firm substance. The color is 
bright and clear, the flowers are of good full form. H. M., 
A.J. S. 1948. R. 88 1946. 36 in. $1.00 
MANDALAY (D. Hall 1943) M. Deep pink blend that 
has received much favorable comment. It is a self in a new 
and attractive color. The smooth finish and wealth of bloom 
make this most effective in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 1943. 
Per, R. 87 1946. 34 in. $1.00 
MARY ELLEN (McKee 1947) L. The Ox-blood red flowers 
(Maerz and Paul) are very large and have great depth of 
color, yet there is a brilliance about them that is seldom 
found in a red iris. The closely domed standards are firmly 
held by the heavy Green gold midrib with just a bit of gold 
extending up from the base of the standards. The falls are 
wide, velvety, and flaring, flushed with a deeper tone in 
the center, and finished with a ruffled marginal edging of 
Rosy red that is exactly the same shade as the standards. 
Broad beard of rich yellow. Heavy substanced flowers evenly 
spaced on tall well branched stalks. H. C., A. I. S. 1946. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1947. R. 90 1946. 40 in. $8.00 
MARY VERNON (McKee 1942) M. The roundly domed 
standards are antique gold with a flush of Chianti ruby 
along the midrib. The broad flaring falls are Chianti ruby 
with a narrow edging of the same gold as in the standards. 
The falls are very velvety with no retieulations at the 
throat. A flaring flower of strong substance, excellent form 
and branching, and gives a very red-brown effect in the 
garden. H. C., A. I. S. 1941. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. A. M., 
Avi S) 1945. Per) R. 88 1945, 37 in: $2.50 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943) M. A most impres- 
sive iris. I am charmed by its rich glowing mulberry color 
and rounded form. The flower has a wonderful sheen that 
gives it life and finish. The poise of the flowers on the well 
branched stalk is exceptionally good. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. 
A. M., A. I. S. 1946. Per. R. 89 1946. 38 in. $3.50 
