FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 9 
DEEP VELVET (Salbach 1939) M. A rich, red violet 
of commanding form. The standards and falls are the same 
color except that the upper part of the falls is flushed with 
iridescent claret brown. H.M., A. I. S. 1941. A. M., A.I. S. 
1942. 38 in. eb 
DESERT MOON (Washington 1945) L. Tall and stately 
cream yellow with full ruffled flowers of extremely smooth 
finish, heavy substance, and exceptionally fine branching, A 
self with strong closely held standards, the flaring falls have 
short delicate reticulations of gold each side of the full yel- 
low beard. 42 in. $3.00—3 for $7.50 
DESERT SONG (FAY 1946) M. Large, cool, crisp blooms 
of cream that are beautifully formed with very broad stand- 
ards and rounded flaring falls. The firm textured flowers 
have no haft markings, and are evenly spaced on tall well 
branched stalks. A very fine iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. 
A. M., A. I..S.1949. 38 in. $7.50 
DIVIDEND (G. Douglas 1944) V. L. The deep chrome 
flowers are large, crisp, and firm with very distinctive 
orange brown thumb prints each side of the orange yellow 
beard. Well branched. 40 in. $1.00 
DOWN EAST (Tobie 1943) M. A self of anthracene purple 
with the falls seeming darker on account of their extreme 
velvety surface. The domed standards are broad and full. 
The falls are semi-flaring of very velvety finish. A deep 
but brilliant iris of good substance, sturdy stalks, and good 
branching. H.M., A. I. S.1948. 37 in. $2.50 
DREAMCASTLE (Cook 1943) M, This rather deep orchid 
pink self has great carrying qualities in the garden. Both the 
standards and falls are very broad at the hafts and the almost 
white beard is in sharp contrast to the brightness of the 
flower. H.M., A.I.S.1944. A.M., A.I.S.1948. 38 in. $5.00 
DREAM GIRL (D. Hall 1944) M. One of Mr. Hall’s Fla- 
mingo pinks that is deeper in color than Overture. The flow- 
ers are medium in size with no venations on the haft, and 
hold their color well. Although the rhizomes are never large, 
it increases rapidly. 30 in. 3.0 
DRUM MAJOR (G. Douglas 1947) M. L. The falls of Ox-blood 
red (Ridgway) are large and flaring, bordered with a lighter 
red that is the same color as the standards. The standards 
are very broad and roundly domed, with firm substance and 
clear color. The brighter red styles give an inner glow in 
pleasing contrast to the clean darker hafts and brown gold 
beard. Most red iris are liable to some bleaching in hot sun, 
but this one holds its color, form, and substance under most 
trying weather conditions. 38 in. $8.00—3 for $21.00 
DUTCH BOY (G. Douglas 1949) V.E. Here we have a very 
early blue-white that is thoroughly hardy and a dependable 
bloomer, a feature that is lacking in most of the early whites. 
We have tested Dutch Boy for five years, both in the North 
and the South, and it has always bloomed profusely. The 
flowers are blue-white changing to cool white under hot sun, 
but always remaining crisp and firm. Tall, it has almost per- 
fect branching (four branches and terminal), and the full yel- 
low beard is an added attraction. A worthy iris to commence 
the pageant of tall bearded iris. 38 in. 
EASTER CANDLE (Essig 1946) M. This large flowered iris 
is well named for it is a tall and stately white with a heavy 
gilding of rich yellow in the throat, so glowing that it seems 
as if it were a brilliant lighted candle. The highly domed 
standards are pure white, the falls are semi-flaring of white 
with yellow lightly brushed down on the hafts. Tall well 
branched stalks. 48 in. $3.00 
EASTER GOLD (Essig 1946) M. L. One of the brightest 
yellows in the garden. In sharp contrast to Easter Candle 
it seems as if carved from pure gold. The flowers are not as 
large as some of the Essig iris but its pure golden color adds 
a new note in the yellow class. Smoothly finished flaring 
flowers with good branching. H. M., A. 1.8. 1946. 40 in. $3.00 
EDWARD LAPHAM (Lapham 1942) The color is rich 
glossy crimson and it is about the reddest iris in the garden. 
A self even to the hafts and throat of the flower, the smooth 
finish adds to the beauty of the trimly tailored blooms. 
H. M.; Avl. S:1940. 35 in. $2.00 
ELEGANS (K. Smith 1943) M. A charming ruffled yellow 
with very smooth finish and ruffled form. Especially good 
for border planting. H. M., A.I. 8.1945. 33 in. $1.00 
ELMOHR (Loomis 1942) M. An impressive and _ hand- 
some iris of the William Mohr progeny, and it has more red 
in it than any of the others. A large rounded flower of rich 
reddish mulberry, very glossy and lustrous. 'H. M., A. I. S. 
1942. A. M., A. I. 8. 1944. Dykes Medal 1945. 34 in. 
$1.00—3 for $2.50 
ESQUIRE (Lothrop 1945) M. L. Tall and commanding, this 
deep blue purple iris is as dark as Brunhilde (one of its 
parents) but with better form and taller. The flowers are 
crisp and firm with a smooth sheen over all that adds to 
its beauty. Large blooms on 4 way branching stalk. H,. M.., 
NL pel O4 724 buin: $5.00 
ETOILE D’OR (G. Douglas 1948) M. Pure deep yellow self 
with firm texture and sparkling finish. The standards are 
domed and firmly held. The falls are semi-flaring with an 
overlay of deeper yellow that gives a velvety lustre to the 
bloom. H.M., A. I. S. 1943. 38 in. $2.50 
EXQUISITE (Nesmith 1947) M. It is a self of light Congo 
pink (Ridgway), the color intensified by the pink beard and 
deeper styles and crests. The standards are domed, and 
firmly held by the strong midrib. The falls are semi-flaring, 
and the absence of reticulations brings out the smooth wax- 
like finish of the flowers, while the very pink buds give added 
charm to the whole effect. Three way branching stalk: 
He GAG les al944 5535 nine $10.00 
EXTRAVAGANZA (G. Douglas 1944) V. L. The best real 
amoena since Wabash. The standards are white with a 
slight shading of cream at the base of the strong midrib. 
The falls are a blending of iridescent copper, red, lavender, 
and deep violet with a violet sheen down the center. The 
form is trim and tailored with well domed conic standards, 
and the semi-flaring falls have a velvety finish. A very 
handsome flower with heavy substance. H.M., A.I.S. 1944. 
Ae Me ASIS519475~ 40 in. $6.00—3 for $15.00 
FAIRY LUSTRE (Washington 1940) M. A light yellow 
self with such firm substance that the flower seems like 
smooth satin. The flowers are not marred by any venation, 
and this with the symmetry of form and fine branching give 
this iris a prominent place among the best yellows. H. M.. 
Avis S71940s38.an- $1.50 
FANTASY (D. Hall 1947) M. Charming and unusual, this 
orchid lavender has a most pleasing combination of color. 
The standards are orchid lavender, well domed and closely 
held. The semi-flaring falls are slightly deeper in color with 
a heavy golden yellow wash on the upper part, extending 
well into the throat. The tangerine beard gives a luminous 
quality to the flower. H.C., A.I.S.1944. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 
A.M., A.I. 8.1949. 30 in. $15.00 
FAR HILLS (J. Wills 1949) M. Cool and refreshing is this 
large orchid pink self. Deeper in color than Dreamcastle, it 
is larger and has no haft venations to mar the smooth firm 
finish. The flowers have broad domed standards and full, 
slightly ruffled falls. The many flowers are well spaced on 
sturdy stalks with good branching thus giving a long season 
of bloom. The plants increase rapidly. Many orchid pinks 
have a harsh tone and are difficult to place, but Far Hills 
combined well with other iris as well as having great carry- 
ing qualities in the garden. 38 in. $8.00 
FLORADORA (D. Hall 1947) M. Medium in tone, this fla- 
mingo pink is made especially distinctive by -its geranium 
red beard. The contrast of the beard is almost startling. A 
self with no markings on the haft, the well formed flowers 
are in good balance with stalk and foliage. 30 in. $5.00 
FLORA ZENOR (J. Sass 1942) M. The flower has the delec- 
table coloring of a strawberry sundae enlivened by the tan- 
gerine red-beard. H.C., A.I.S.1941. H.M., A.I. 8.1942. 
A.M., A.I. 8.1944. 40 in. Sarde 
FORTUNE (Kleinsorge 1941) M. L. A self of rich Floren- 
tine gold. The flowers have heavy substance, and the stalks 
are widely branched, 34 in. $ .75 
