FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 15 
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. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 
28 in. $7.00 
SYRINGA (Lowry 1947) M. A clean, pure lilac self with 
closed cupped standards, and broad semi-flaring falls. The 
substance is firm, and the strong stalks are very graceful and 
especially well branched. The fragrance, and subtle coloring 
give this iris great individuality and charm. Thoroughly 
hardy, and a prolific bloomer. H.C., A.I.S. 1946. H.M., 
Mle Sal OA fe. 40! in: $3.50 
TALLY HO (D. Hall 1949) M. Deeper in color than any of 
the flamingo pink strain from Mr. Hall, it is one of the most 
valuable parents for increase in size and variation in color. 
The upper part of the falls is close to the bright color we find 
in fuchsia toned orchids. The standards and lower part of the 
falls are of a lighter shade. Large flowers, heavy substance, 
and medium branching. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 32 in. $10.00 
THE FRANCISCAN (Essig 1947) M. A dark purple self, 
flushed with iridescent tones of maroon purple around the 
bronzy gold beard. The standards are very domed and firm, 
and appear slightly lighter than the falls, due to the finish of 
the extremely flaring falls. The stalks are sturdy with three 
to four well spaced branches. 36 in. $4.00 
THREE CHEERS (Cook 1945) M. Bold flaring flowers with 
pallid violet standards and flaring falls of dark violet. A 
seedling of Wabash with great height and vigorous growth. 
HM A. I. S1946,— 42>in? $2.50 
TIP TOP (D. Hall 1947) M. Striking and quite different this 
plicata gives the effect of a reverse bicolor. The standards are 
solid violet blue, well domed. The falls are white save for a 
very light peppering of blue in the throat and edges. Crisp 
flowers, and good branching. 30 in. $2.50 
TOBACCO ROAD (Kleinsorge 1942) M. L. A very dis- 
tinctive iris of rich tobacco brown. The flower is compact and 
firm with heavy substance and trim flaring form. An iris 
that has exceptionally rich glowing tones. H. M., A.I.S. 1944. 
A.M., A.I.S. 1946. 34 in. $2.50 
TOURNAMENT (J. Wills 1948) L. This large luminous iris 
is one of the best in the rose-purple class, really more rose 
than purple. Its color carries to a great distance in the garden. 
The rounded flowers have broad full standards and wide semi- 
flaring falls, enriched with a velvety brown overlay on the 
hafts. Good substanced flowers, strong sturdy stalks. A great 
addition in prolonging the season of bloom. H.M., A.I.S. 
1948. 42 in. $4.00—3 for $9.00 
TWILIGHT SKY (Fay 1948) Mr. Fay considers this the 
best pink iris he has introduced. The medium sized flowers 
are well tailored with clean hafts and flaring form. The red 
beard is in sharp contrast to the clear pink of the flower. 
The widely spaced flowers are carried on strong well 
branched stalks. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 35 in. $7.50 
VIGIL (J. Wills 1947) E.M.L. This iris has a very long sea- 
son of bloom, commencing with the early bloomers, extending 
through mid-season and finishing with the late flowering 
varieties. A very pure white with large blooms of smooth 
firm texture, the clean hafts are devoid of any markings. An 
iris that will appeal to iris lovers, not only for its purity of 
color, but for its form and lasting qualities. The branching 
is wide, the stalks strong, a dependable bloomer. H.C., A.I.S. 
1946. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 38 in. $3.00—3 for $7.50 
VISION FUGITIVE (Wareham 1942) M. L. A large cool 
white and yellow with an intangible quality of grace 
throughout. The domed standards are cream yellow. The 
details of the falls are most intriguing; the broad white sur- 
face is faintly shadowed light blue with a tracery of yellow 
at the rim. The substance of the flowers is firm, stalks very 
well branched. H.M., A.I.S8. 1945. 39 in. $3.00 
WHITE PARCHMENT (H. F. Hall 1949) M. L. This iris 
is well named for it has the strong substance and impervious 
quality of heavy parchment. Many white iris are early 
flowering, but this very large clear white blooms later, 
thus extending the season of white iris in the garden. The 
standards are firm and closed, the falls arched and flaring 
with just a faint flush of yellow around the very pale yellow 
beard. Tall and sturdy, often with three or more flowers 
open at one time on the widely branched stalk. 40in. $6.00 
WHITE. RUSSIA (Tobie 1947). M. This handsome white car- 
ries its blooms on about as ideally spaced and proportioned 
stalk as can be desired, often with three flowers open at one 
time, in perfect placement, and giving a cascade effect up and 
down the sturdy stalk. The rounded flowers are a warm 
white with a golden flush surrounding the rich yellow beard. 
ee scented, and of vigorous growth. H.C., A.I.S. Eon 
in. : 
WHITE WEDGEWOOD (Grant 1948) E. M. ‘When the 
flower first opens it is a very light blue white that soon 
changes to pure white save for a slight blue flush at the 
haft. The flowers have very strong substance with closed 
standards, and semi-horizontal falls. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. 
A. M., A:T. S; 1945: ~- 38 in. $1.50—3 for $3.75 
WHISTLING SWAN (Waters 1948) M. A slightly ruffled 
large white that has firm texture and a sparkling finish. Tall, 
well branched and a thrifty grower. 40 in. $3.50 
WINSTON CHURCHILL (W. R. Stevens 1946) M. L. 
Glowing and alive with color, this striking red from New 
Zealand won high praise from those that saw it in the garden 
last year. The standards are copper-red in pleasing con- 
trast to the dark crimson falls. 32 in. $5.00 
ZANTHA (Fay 1947) E. M. Clear and clean, this deep yel- 
low self is most outstanding in the garden. Large beauti- 
fully formed flowers with strong, broadly domed standards, 
and semi-flaring velvety falls. Heavy substanced flowers 
on tall especially well branched stalks. Winner of the Presi- 
dents cup at the 1947 National Meeting of the A.I. S. H.C., 
eS 9462 HM Ac oS. LOA Te soSsin. $6.00 
(Collections 
ONLY ONE OF A VARIETY ALL PRICES ARE NET 
BEARDED IRIS 
AWARD OF MERIT COLLECTION 
10 Iris for $22.00 
All of these iris have received A.M. from the A.I.S. 
Select 3 Select 4 Select 3 
BLUE VALLEY CASCADE SPLENDOR CHANTILLY 
AMANDINE CHAMOIS BLACK FOREST 
LADY BOSCAWEN CLOUD CASTLE TOBACCO ROAD 
ROCKET EXTRAVAGANZA LADY MOHR 
CHIVALRY BLUE RHYTHM LOUISE BLAKE 
HELEN McGREGOR SOLID MAHOGANY PRISCILLA 
KATHERINE FAY WHITE WEDGEWOOD 
NEW SNOW 
