FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 3 
Introductions for 1 95] 
The following [ris and Hemerocallis are introduced by Fairmount Gardens 
BEARDED IRIS 
BLACK SATIN (Nesmith 1951) M. The darkest blue-black 
iris that I have ever seen. The nearest color in the Wilson 
Horticultural Chart is aconite violet 937, but even this is 
not as deep or as blue-black as Black Satin. A self even to 
the beard, yet it is not a somber iris for it has a very satiny 
smooth finish and its depth of color always attracts the 
attention of garden visitors. The standards are closely held 
by the strong midrib; the falls are very flaring and seem 
dusted with black crystals. It does not fade under most 
trying weather conditions. This iris under number 46-55A 
has been highly praised by A.I.S. Judges ever since its first 
flowering and received the Highly Commended award in 1949. 
Eight flowers on three way branching stalks. Stock limited, 
only one to a customer. H.C., A.I.S. 1949. 36 in. $20.00 
MAGIC SAILS (Nesmith 1951) E. M. Many will remember 
this light flax blue iris (642/3 Wilson Horticultural Chart) 
as it bloomed in 1949 in our garden. A huge rounded flower 
of very pale blue with especially strong firm substance. A 
eross of Helen McGregor and St. Regis, it has inherited many 
fine qualities from both parents, and has been greatly admired 
by many A.I.S. judges. A self with the exception of the 
beard which is very pale yellow heavily tipped with white. 
The whole slightly ruffled flower has a silvery lustre not 
found in many pale blue iris. This seedling was very ac- 
curately described by Mr. Dolman in the Oct. 1949 A.I.5S. 
Bulletin and has lived up to the praise given it on page 46. 
The flowering stalk is sturdy with good branching, the fohlage 
clean and the growth vigorous. 38 in. $15.09 
SUMMER SONG (Nesmith 1951) M. Brilliant and glowing 
this iris has great carrying qualities in the garden. A self 
of very deep orange buff (No. 507 Wilson Horticultural 
Chart) with perfect flaring form. The standards are domed 
and closely held; the heavy substanced falls are almost hori- 
zontal and the rich orange buff beard adds depth of color to 
the flower. The glowing luminous flowers seem dusted with 
gleaming particles of deep gold. The exceptional lasting 
qualities of the flowers kept them in perfect condition for 
three days when many iris in the garden were torn and 
broken by our terrific winds at the height of the 1950 iris 
season. This iris under No. 45-30M was the center of atten- 
tion in our garden in 1950 and received the award of Highly 
Commended. The color is lighter than Rocket but it is a more 
glowing flower and does not fade as do so many iris when 
under the hot sun. Three branches and terminal, 8 to 10 
blooms. Sturdy stalks and it increases rapidly. H.C., A.I.S. 
1950. 39 in. $20.06 
SARAH LEE SHIELDS (Graves 1951) M. This beautiful 
pure white is a child of the famous white, Lady Boscawen, 
but it is taller, better branched and much more ruffled. The 
standards are cupped and closed, the falls flaring. The heavy 
ruffling gives the blooms a light airy appearance that is most 
pleasing. In New England we have the habit of putting a 
red tag on iris that we think especially good—and in 1946 
when we had the National Meeting of the American Iris 
Society in New. England twenty-seven red tags of approval 
were placed on the blooming stalks of this iris by the A.I.S. 
judges from all over this country, thus showing the sen- 
sation it caused. at that time. The Award of Highly Com- 
mended was given it in 1946. This iris has been highly 
praised in England and is up for trial and award at Wisley. 
Firm substanced flowers, and sturdy well branched stalks, a 
distinctive white of great charm and refinement, H.C., A.I.S. 
1946, 40 in. $20.00 
KIKI (Graves 1951) M. Among the many fine blue iris cre- 
ated by the late Dr. Graves and Edward Watkins, this clear 
blue was selected by them as having distinctive merit. This 
descendant of the iris, Helen McGregor, is a much deeper blue 
with great clarity of color and over all there is a frosty 
sheen that sparkles and glistens in the sunlight. The flowers 
are medium blue with broad domed standards and beautifully 
formed flaring falls. A self of deeper tone than Jane Phillips, 
it has the characteristic touch of refinement that Helen Mc- 
Gregor passes on to her progeny. Today there are many blue 
iris, but Kiki represents a distinct step forward in the breed- 
ing of finer blues. A captivating flower of great garden 
value. 8 to 10 heavy substanced flowers on sturdy well 
branched stalks. 39 in. $20.00 
PAGAN SUNSET (G. Douglas 1951) M. It is difficult to con- 
vey in words an adequate description of this iris. Golden 
orange, rose, apricot and copper are mingled to form a 
blending of the colors we see in a rosy sunset. The stand- 
ards are extremely broad and domed with a full ruffling at 
the edges. The falls are flaring and fluted at the tips. Al- 
though it is not an extremely tall iris, the branching and 
arrangement of the flowers is exceptionally good so that there 
is no crowding on the sturdy stalks; three branches and ter- 
minal. Charming in its blended colors the blooms have 
balance and beauty to a marked degree. 34 in. $15.00 
CRITERION (G. Douglas 1951) M. L. Mr. Douglas has been 
very successful in producing fine amoenas and this one lives 
up to the high standard he has set in selecting seedlings 
for introduction. The well domed standards are white, faint- 
ly veined with very pale blue; the semi-flaring falls are clear 
blue-violet with a distinct edging of white in sharp contrast 
to the center of the falls. A prolific bloomer, it is the best 
amoena that Mr. Douglas has developed from the standpoint 
of breeding, for it sets seeds both ways and its seedlings 
have proved to be better than those from any other line of 
amoena breeding. The firm substanced flowers are carried 
on strong, especially well branched stalks; four branches and 
terminal with 9 to 14 buds. A great adddtion to the amoena 
ClASSmep Onl. $20.00 
PAGAN GOLD (G. Douglas 1951) M. L. Many will remem- 
ber this deep gleaming gold iris that was blooming in the 
Douglas garden at the time of the Nashville A.I.S. Nationai 
Meeting. A very large flower of heavy substance and almost 
velvety finish, it has been greatly admired in our garden as 
well as in Nashville, and many iris enthusiasts have been 
eagerly awaiting its introduction. A self of rich clear yellow 
with broad cupped standards and wide flaring falls that seem 
a tone deeper on account of their velvety texture. A note- 
worthy iris that received the award of Highly Commended 
in 1948. 8 to 10 flowers on well branched sturdy stalks. H.C., 
AW el 9485 4 (0ein. $15.00 
PAGAN ROYAL (G. Douglas 1951) M. Some iris are espe- 
cially good for garden walue in that their rich coloring 
stands out from afar. Such an iris is Pagan Royal with its 
big bold flowers of deep red-violet. A self with broad domed 
standards and large flaring rounded falls. The flower gives 
the effect of a glowing rich purple that is vivid and different 
from other dark purple iris, thus making it a good accent in 
garden planting. The branching and the placement of the 
blooms is excellent; four branches and terminal with 10 to 12 
buds on each strong sturdy stalk. H.C., A.I,§. 1948. 40 in. 
$15.00 
