12 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
MELODY LANE (D. Hall 1949) E. Soft golden apricot 
flowers of large size and long form. The heavy and brilliant 
tangerine beard is in sharp contrast to the mellow peach tones 
of the bloom. A new color break in the Hall iris. H.M., 
AGTSS2 19502 s3s6nin: $10.00 
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. $4.50—3 for $10.56 
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. IT. S. 1945. 40 in. $1.50 
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. 
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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, with a blue blaze at the base of the orange 
beard, and a ribbon ruffle of brown edging the falls. H.C., 
A.1.S.1945, H. M., A. 1. S: 1947. °36 in. $3.00 
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., A.I.S 
1945. H.M., A.I.S. 1946. 40 in. $5.00 
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. $10.00 
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. 
H.C., A.I.S. 1944. H.M., A. 1.8. 1945. 42 in. $2.00 
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, $2.00—3 for $4.50 
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., 
Aviles. 1943... 364n; $2.50—3 for $6.00 
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 the purity of the bloom. Tall. 
well branched stalks. H. C., A. I. S. 1945. H. M., A. I. S. 
1946. A.M., A.I.S. 1948. 40 in. $5.00—3 for $12.00 
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. 42 in. $5.00 
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. 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. $8.00 
ORANGE GEM (McKee 1948) M. This rich orange yellow 
has been the center of attention 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.C., A.I.S. 1947. H.M., 
A.I. 8S. 1948. 40 in. $10.09 
ORANGEMAN (Waters 1946) M. A large orange self with 
a flush of deeper orange at the haft. The flowers have a 
smooth firm finish and the stalks are exceptionally well 
branched. This iris has great carrying quality in the gar- 
den. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 40 in. $3.00 
PAGAN PRINCESS (G. Douglas 1948) M. The first deep 
pink with a tangerine beard. The full well formed flowers of 
rosy pink are in striking but pleasing contrast to the full 
tangerine beard. An iris of great individuality and a new 
color effect in the garden. H. M., A.I.S. 1948. 38 in. 
$4.00—3 for $9.00 
PATH OF GOLD (E. L. Hodson 1943) E. A delightful yel- 
low dwarf iris that is well named for it literally makes a 
Path of Gold. The plants are very floriferous and hardy, 
a gem for bordering a path. 9 in. $1.00 
PEG DABAGH (Craig 1948) E. This Oncocyclus hybrid has 
been highly praised by California Judges. A clear violet blue 
self of large size and heavy substance. Tall well branched 
stalks, vigorous growth and increases rapidly. 45 in. $9.00 
PENN CHARTER (H. F. Hall 1948) L. Yellow iris with 
flaring form are rare, but here is one, a brilliant yellow self 
of flaring form with glistening finish, and substance of vel- 
lum. The standards of aureolin yellow are broad, strong, 
and firmly domed. The almost horizontal falls are slightly 
ruffled at the tips, of the same color as the standards. Beara 
and styles same tone. Clarity of color and great garden 
value characterize this clean cut iris. 40 in. $6.00—3 for $15.00 
PENSIVE (Grant 1947) M. Few very dark iris have depth 
of color, excellent form and substance, but in Pensive we 
find all three. It is a self velvety blackish purple, with 
uniformity of color throughout. One of the most pleasing 
dark iris of recent years, and has been praised by many iris 
lovers. Heavy substanced flowers. 38 in. $2.50—3 for $6.00 
PIERRE MENARD (Faught 1948) M. A clear medium blue 
of fine form and heavy substance. The stalk is strong with 
equally spaced short branches that allow three flowers to be 
displayed at one time with no crowding. An excellent iris. 
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36 in. $15.00 
PINK LACE (J. Sass 1947) M. Lightly ruffled flowers of 
rosolane pink, flushed at the heart of the bloom by the dis- 
tinct tangerine beard. The medium sized flowers are smooth- 
ly finished, and add a charming bit of color to the garden. 
Well branched stalk. 36 in. $3.00 
