FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 3 
Introductions for 1950 
The following Iris and Hemerocallis are introduced by 
Fairmount Gardens 
BEARDED IRIS 
CENTURION (Wills 1950) E. M. This rich burnished brown 
iris makes a most impressive clump in the garden, and is more 
brilliant in color effect than any brown iris that I have seen. 
The standards are domed and closely held, the falls are 
rounded and semi-flaring with a very faint suggestion of blue 
just below the gold beard. A self with big round globe shaped 
flowers of firm substance and excellent carrying qualities. A 
handsome sturdy iris with good branching and clean growth. 
HG: A. eS. 1949 38 An. $20.00 
COLONIAL DAME (G. Douglas 1950) M. Cool and refresh- 
ing, this charming light blue has an airy grace that will ap- 
peal to all iris lovers. The full, ruffled standards are firmly 
held, the flaring falls are crisp and firm with delightful ruf- 
fling at the edges. There is a silvery flush enveloping the 
whole flower that adds to its charm and beauty. Floriferous, 
with well branched stalks and vigorous growth. Plant near 
Syllabub for lovely combination of color. H. C., A. I. S. 1949. 
36 in. $10.00 
COPPER BEECH (Nesmith 1950) L. Few iris have the rich 
glowing tones and glistening finish of this henna and copper 
blend. The color reminds me of the vibrant hues seen as the 
sun shines through the glossy leaves of a brilliant Copper 
Beech tree, hence the name. The falls have an under color of 
copper rose with a Brazil red overflush on the semi-flaring 
falls. The roundly domed standards are a blending of these 
two colors set off by the old gold beard. The whole effect is a 
rich sparkling copper. Eight to ten flowers on well branched 
stalk. 38 in. $10.00 
FALL VELVET (G. P. Brown 1950) V. L. Rich in autumn col- 
ors, this blended bicolor is one of the later flowering fall 
blooming iris. The closed standards are a glistening light 
purple flushed with brown toward the haft. The rounded falls 
flare slightly and are a deep rich velvety purple, flushed brown 
at the edge with a lighter center line extending down from the 
harmonious beard. The flowers are long lasting, and the stalks 
ae sturdy. The whole effect is a rich brown and De i 
18 in. 8.0 
GOLDEN RULE (H.F. Hall1950) M.L. Distinctive among 
the new orange and yellow iris this rather late flowering vari- 
ety merits the attention of all iris enthusiasts that are look- 
ing for a near perfect yellow. The standards are broad and 
very firmly domed. The falls are flaring, broad and increasing 
in rounded form at the tips. Beard and styles same color as 
the rest of the flower. A deep aureolin self (R.H.C.) with a 
remarkably smooth finish, devoid of any venations and with a 
velvety flush on the falls. Tall with excellent branching. 
40 in. $15.00 
HARVEST BLUE (G.P. Brown 1950) V.L. The best fall 
blooming iris that I have seen. A descendant of the famous 
iris, Missouri, it has inherited the blue coloring and the same 
flaring form. The closed standards and styles are medium 
lavender blue, broad and full. The deeper blue falls flare 
widely and have a touch of brown at the haft, beard yellow. 
A reliable fall bloomer and especially nice quality flower. 
Hight flowers, three branches and terminal. An early depend- 
able fall bloomer in New England. 20 in. $8.00 
HEART’S DESIRE (J. Wills 1950) M. Brilliant rose-red in 
color with wide branching and strong sturdy growth. This 
iris has an exceptionally smooth finish, heavy substance and 
long season of bloom. The domed and overlapping standards 
are rose-red. The lightly ruffled semi-flaring falls a deeper 
velvety red with a touch of copper brown at the haft. Free 
flowering, it increases rapidly and stands out in the garden. 
38 in. $10.00 
HELEN McKENZIE (Graves 1950) M. Clarity of color and 
perfection of form are the outstanding features of this pure 
white iris; it is really white with no haft markings or touch 
of any other color in its makeup. For comparison it was 
planted by the side of Priscilla that has been considered the 
whitest iris in existence, and truly Helen McKenzie was 
whiter. The standards are perfectly domed and firmly held. 
The falls, flaring and broad, the firm, smooth texture of the 
blooms, and the perfect placement on the well branched stalks 
place this iris at the top in the white iris class. Ever since its 
first blooming it has been greatly admired by experienced iris 
judges. Too much cannot be said in its praise. Long season 
of bloom. Stock limited. H.C., A.1I.S. 1947. 387 in. $25.00 
JANE PHILLIPS (Graves 1950) M. This beautiful blue is a 
child of the famous iris Helen McGregor that won the Dykes 
Medal in 1949. Deeper in color, but with similar form and sub- 
stance, it possesses great color appeal. A very clear blue self 
with well domed standards, arched and smoothly finished, the 
semi-flaring falls are lightly fluted at the edges. Firm tex- 
tured and of exquisite color, it possesses that mark of distinc- 
tion that is a characteristic of so many iris bred by Dr. Graves 
and his able assistant, Edward Watkins. This iris has been 
tested in many parts of this country as well as in England 
and is in high favor wherever grown. Excellent branching 
and sturdy growth. Stock limited. H.C., A.I.S. 1947. 38 in. 
$25.00 
POLLY THRALL (M. J. Barker 1950) M. Not many iris have 
the beauty and charm of this delightful yellow and white re- 
verse bicolor. The closely held standards are pale lemon yel- 
low with the inside pure white. The white falls are trim and 
flaring with the underside light lemon yellow, pale lemon 
beard. Fragrant and delectable in color with the flowers in 
perfect proportion to the well branched stalk. It is ideal for 
border or rock garden planting. H.C., A.I.S. 1949. he 
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QUECHEE (Knowlton 1950) M. Seldom do we see an iris that 
is as distinctive in form and color as this handsome red. A 
garnet red self with broad and cupped standards, the falls, 
flaring and rounded, and thick short bronze beard. Particu- 
larly noticeable is the richness of color of the finely formed, 
smoothly finished and firm textured flowers. It is a cross of 
Prince of Orange x Redyen, taking its form from the pod 
parent, and its color from Redyen. The flowers do not burn or 
fade under hot sun, and remain in fine condition due to their 
very heavy substance. Good branching and growth. H.C. 
I. S. 1948: .37 in. $15.00 
SYLLABUB (G. Douglas 1950) M.L. Many will remember 
this charming rosy pink iris that was blooming in the Douglas 
garden at the time of the Annual Meeting in 1948. Following 
is the description of Syllabub by a very prominent hybridizer 
and A.I.S. judge: “A vision of real loveliness in soft flesh 
pink,—an absolute self, without a sign of reticulation and with 
a heavy and truly pink beard. It does not fade in the hot sun, 
not one bit; it has closed standards, absolutely, and falls that 
flare beautifully. It is of good size, and it has substance. The 
stalk is marvelous with four or five branches—long branches 
—starting close to the ground. I counted eleven buds on the 
main stalk of bloom.” The above is a perfect description of 
this lovely pink iris. Plant with Colonial Dame for beautiful 
garden effect. H.C., A.I.S. 1948 28 in. $10.00 
