FAIRMOUNT GARDENS ; is 
MIMOSA GOLD (Douglas 1947) M. L. Anyone that has 
seen mimosa or acacia in ful] bloom can visualize the bright 
sparkling effect of this brilliant yellow. The flowers are clean 
cut and smoothly finished, with firm domed standards and 
flaring falls. This iris sets a standard for late blooming 
yellows, not only for its firmly textured flowers, but for the 
spacing of the five way branching stalks with the lower ones 
being re-branched. 38 in. $7.50 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H. Sass 1942) M. Very gay and 
spectacular is this brilliant plicata. Both standards and 
falls are white bordered by wine purple. The flowers are 
large and firm, the stalk is widely branched. H.M., A.I.S. 
1943. A. M., A. T. S. 1945. 40 in. $2.00 
MIOBELLE (McKee 1945) L. A subdued but warm rose 
blend with a slight undereast of golden copper in the center 
of the flower. A profuse bloomer of rapid increase and has 
proven to be a valuable parent. Tall, vigorous and hardy. 
H.C., A. I. S. 1943. H.M., A. 1I.S. 1945. 40 in. 
$2.00—3 for $4.50 
MIOGEM (McKee 1947) M. A most unusual blend of wine, 
Fuchsia red, and blue intermingled with brownish tones, giv- 
ing a bright iridescent effect that is very fascinating. The 
standards are a blending of Fuchsia red and China rose 
(Maerz and Paul) with a greenish midrib holding them 
firmly closed, The flaring falls are a deeper shade of Fuch- 
sia and China rose, broad and full at the hafts, with a blue 
blaze at the base of the orange beard, and a ribbon ruffle 
of brown edging the falls. H.C., A. I. S. 1945. H. M., A.I.S. 
1947. 36 in. ‘ $5.00 
MIRABELLE (Whiting 1941) M. A luscious pink and apri- 
cot blend. The flowers are large with a glistening texture. 
The stalks are tall with good branching. H. M., A. I. S. 
1941. 38 in. $2.00 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass 1948) M. One of the 
finest two toned yellows. Of the same coloring as Elsa 
Sass, with larger flowers and more flaring form. Beauti- 
fully ruffled flowers. Good branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1943. 
AS Ma wAS 8 21945.-36 in: $1.50 
MOONTIDE (McKee 1946) M. A large well rounded flower 
of rich cadmium yellow that is entirely different from his 
Francelia both in color and form. The standards are broad 
and roundly domed, the wide flaring falls are thick textured 
and decidedly velvety in finish. Beard orange. H.C : 
1945. H.M., A.I.S. 1946. 40 in. $6.00 
MORNING BLUE (Jory 1948) E. Massive blue Onco-hybrid 
that will afford competition for Blue Valley. It is tall and 
well branched carrying the form of Lady Mohr, but larger. 
The color is a clear lavender blue with the typical Onco 
veining in a slightly deeper shade of blue. Good substance, 
sturdy in growth. 40 in. $15.00 
MOUNT BLANC (Grant 1946) M. L. Pure white blooms with 
very flaring form and the heavy substance of a magnolia 
blossom. Even in the crowded field of white iris this stands 
out on account of its exceptionally fine form, smooth strong 
texture and wide low branching. Vigorous growth and strong 
sturdy stalks. 39 in. $4.00 
MOUNT HERMON (Lowry 1945) M. There are many white 
iris, but this cool thick textured iris ranks with the best. 
The flowers are exceptionally well balanced with closed 
cupped standards, and a distinct silver edging. The broad 
falls are semi-flaring with no markings around the pale 
lemon yellow beard. A lovely iris with a delicious flagrance. 
Hee Ae Is) 1944. He MAGI. S. 1945... 42, in: $4.00 
MOUNT WASHINGTON (Essig 1937) M. Large beautiful 
white that has proved a very successful parent in breeding 
the new pinks. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. A.M., A. 1.8. 1940. rc in. 
Wes 
MT. McKINLEY (Schreiner 1947) E. M. An early flower- 
ing variety coming from Amigo and Wabash with blooms 
slightly larger than those of Wabash, and: with better 
branching. 38 in. $2.50 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941) M. A large flower 
of attractive color, and quite different from other irises in 
commerce. The color effect is bright rose purple. H.M., 
AMIS elo4or AVE MASE S. 1944, “40rin: $1.00 
NANCY HARDISON (G. Douglas 1945) M, L. So many pinks 
have an orchid tone but this iris is definitely a peach pink 
with the softest blending of pale yellow concentrating in 
the beard and heart of the flower. The flowers have firm 
substance, evenly spaced on four branching stalks. H.C., 
Asis Se 1943290 in. $3.50 
NEW SNOW (Fay 1946) M. This iris is well named for 
it is just as pure in color as newly fallen snow. The flowers 
are large and ruffled, with no venations. Just the full bright 
yellow ‘beard that emphasizes ue purity of the eon Tall, 
wellebranchedwestalks; ¥H. 1G..0Ay lees. 1945, HH. M., eis 
1946. A. M., A.1.S. 1948. 40 in. $7.50—3 as $19. 00 
NIGHTFALL (D. Hall 1942) M. Deeply colored and very 
handsome bicolor. The falls are velvety pansy purple. The 
standards are lighter, thus making a color contrast. Excel- 
lent substance and branching. H. C., A. I. S. 1941. H. Ne 
ACW Sa OAS re Ames Agile SO: 36 in. $ .75 
NORTHMAN (G. Douglas 1943) M. L. Large clear white 
of rounded form. A wide petaled flower with standards 
held together, and falls flaring and broad at the throat. 
There is a dense opaque quality in the flower that is quite 
different from other whites. 40 in. $2.00 
OCCIDENTAL (Mitchell 1945) M. Clear cream yellow 
plicata with reddish stippling at the base of the falls giving 
a distinct and pleasing effect. 39 in. $1.00 
OKLAHOMA (Mitchell 1945) M. The effect of the flower is 
medium yellow with a blue flush on the falls. 41 in. $1.50 
OLA KALA. (J. Sass 1943) M. The ruffled flowers are 
medium to large in size with standards closely held and 
semi-flaring falis. A very brilliant flower of orange yellow 
that withstands wind and bad weather. Well branched stalks. 
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1945. Dykes Medal 1948. 38 in. $1 50—3 for $3.50 
OLD LACE (Mitchell 1945) M. A unique bicolor blend with 
ruffled standards of palest parchment and a suggestion of 
mauve through the center. Base color of the falls is the 
same as the standards with a wash of mauve. 36 in. $1.50 
OLYMPIAN (G. Douglas 1948) M. Imposing and quite dif- 
ferent, this handsome iris is most resplendent in the garden. 
It is a bi-tone with perfectly domed standards of buff lightly 
blended with rose. The flaring and very broad falls are rosy 
brown with a deeper velvety flush of rose in the center. The 
flowers are very large of heavy thick substance, and have 
great weather resistance. 10 or more blooms on the strong 
tall stalk. 42 in. $7.00 
ON GUARD (C. Carpenter 1949) M.L. Large full flowers 
of warm yellow softened to a lighter tone in the center of the 
falls and a slight infusion of old gold at the haft around the 
full yellow beard. The firm standards are cupped and closed, 
the broad falls are semi-flaring and lightly ruffled at the 
edge. The whole flower has a delightful picoted border that 
adds to its individuality and charm. The fine formation of the 
smooth heavy substanced flowers and the strong sturdy stalks 
combine to give a very outstanding yellow that does not fade 
or burn. A good grower, it has been tested in many parts 
of the country. H.C., A.I.S. 1948. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. 40 in. 
$12.00 
ORANGE GEM (McKee 1948) M. Tall with heavy substanced 
flowers, this rich orange yellow has been the center of atten- 
tion in the McKee garden for several years. A full rounded 
flower with well held standards and flaring falls that are 
wide at the haft. The whole flower has a slight ruffling and 
the color is enriched by the full orange beard. Vigorous 
growth. H.G., A.I.S. 1947. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. 40 in. 
$15.00 
