FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 19 
Spuria Iris 
This beardless group is not well known, but really contains 
some of the most attractive, delicate flowered irises of the 
genus. Most of them bloom after the peonies have passed and 
are a great addition to the garden. 
AZURE DAWN (Nies) A blue lavender flower of uniform 
zolor except for a pale yellow patch on the falls. 50 in. $2.00 
BATHSHEBA (Washington 1936) Medium sized flower of 
white and yellow, flaring falls and deep yellow signal. $3.00 
BEN LOMOND (Washington 1935) S. are electric blue and 
semi-flaring; F. of more brilliant blue with white venations 
around narrow yellow signal; tall and lovely. 48 in. $3.00 
BLUE ACRES (Mrs. T. A. Washington 1948) L. Full broad 
petaled blooms of palest Windsor blue (Ridgway). In effect 
it is a self with large cupped standards and almost hori- 
zontal falls. An exquisite shade of blue with a frosty sil- 
very lustre on the heavily substanced petals. Dainty and 
charming. Strong clean foliage. 45 in. $4.00 
BRONZSPUR (Nies) The combination of sepia, old gold, and 
yellow is most unusual and pleasing. Lovely for flower ar- 
rangement, especially under artificial light. 55 in. $2.00 
DUTCH DEFIANCE (Nies) Very large bold, blue flowers 
that attract a great deal of attention. Splendid in form, 
finish, and substance, its charm is enhanced bya yellow sig- 
al patch on the frilled falls. 38 in. H. M., A.I.S. 1945. A.M., 
A. 1.8. 1949. $3.50 
Fyansia and 
CRISTATA, BLUE. Sky blue flowers. 3 in. $1.00 
CRISTATA, WHITE. Creamy white; rare. 4-in. $1.00 
CRESTED FAIRY (Henry 1945) M. This very attractive 
iris 1s a typical cristata except in color. When the flowers 
first open the standards are palest lavender, soon paling out 
to white. The falls are rather of a deep blue. A lovely 
little bicolor that has been much admired. 3 in. $2.50 
CRESTED GEM (Henry 1948) From Alabama this tiny 
variety of Cristata is most appealing. An exquisite flower 
of palest China blue, delicately etched with a deeper blue 
on white around the yellow crest. The slender tube is gold- 
en yellow, and the flower is fragrant. It is amazingly 
floriferous and thrives in full sun or part shade. 5.00 
CRESTED IVORY (Henry 1948) This dainty form of iris 
Cristata has milk white flowers with a crest of palest vellow. 
that is scarcely perceptible. It is a refined bloom of great 
charm. $2.50 
TECTORUM, BLUE Lavender blue flowers. 8 in. SLD 
TECTORUM, WHITE Exquisite white; crests are marked 
with gold, $1.50 
VERNAL DAWN (Henry 1941) M. A form of iris Verna with 
flowers of palest pinky lavender. The orange crests on the 
falls are so intense that the flower seems as if it were a glow- 
ing opal. A gem for border or rock garden. 5 in. $4.00 
FAIRY WAND (Washington 1931) Old gold tinted with light 
blue; large flowers on tall erect stems, well above foilage. One 
of the best. 45 in. $4.00 
GRAMINEA Species from Europe; blue-purple; odor of ripe 
apricots; charming for flower arrangement. $1.00 
HAZY HILLS (Washington 1931) S. deep delft blue; F. hazy 
blue with old gold flush; Brilliant yellow signal and throat.. 
Styles are smoky blue and old gold. 4 ft. $3.50 
LUMIERE (Washington 1936) Semi-erect standards of white 
with yellow midrib; Falls very flaring, of pale chrome-yellow 
with deeper yellow signal. Luminous center to the flower. 
vette $2.50 
MONTEAGLE (Washington 1936) Bronzy red purple self with 
yellow halo and deeper yellow signal. S. semi-erect; F. flaring 
Late blooming. Glowing color. $3.09 
RUSSET FLAME (Nies). A vigorous free flowering Spuria 
of rich russet coloring. Especially good as a cut flower. 
1S ley JN Ike SMSO). = 240) aba $3.00 
SKYLINE (Washington 1936) Misty gray blue flowers with 
semi-erect standards and flaring falls. Soft canary yellow halo 
and long deep yellow signal. Charming. $2.50 
SUNNY DAY (H. P. Sass 1932) A tall gleaming yellow 
spuria of great beauty and form. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. $2.00 
Vernal Iris 
VERNAL EVENING (Henry 1945) M. Another flawless little 
gem. The deep lavender flowers have a blotch of dark purple 
velvet beneath the conspicuous orange crest. The foliage 
is green stained with purple. 4 in. $5.00 
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VERNAL FAIRY (Henrv 1945) E. M. A most enchanting and 
showy little iris. The white standards are heavily clouded 
over with lavender. The white falls have brilliant orange 
crests. It is a most beautiful and distinctive reverse bicolored 
form of Verna. 4 in. $5.00 
VERNAL NIGHT (Henry 1947) E. This charming little 
iris is by far the darkest and richest in color of this group of 
fascinating iris. According to Ridgway, the standards are 
Bradley’s violet, and the flaring falls are Dark violet. The 
general effect is Royal purple, and the striking orange crests 
are very rich and brilliant. A handsome and unusual bit of 
color for the rock garden. 4 in. $5.00 
VERNAL SIMPLICITY (Henry 1945) E. M. A fitting name 
for this delightful little lavender self for it is without even 
a touch of orange or yellow in the crests. Cool and refresh- 
ing it is especially nice for those wishing to keep to a laven- 
der color scheme. 4 in. $4.00 
VERNAL SNOW (Henry 1941) M. The blooms are pure white, 
and the vivid contrast of the fiery orange crests on the falls 
accentuates the purity and perfection of the flowers. A de- 
jightful miniature iris. A form of iris Verna and especially 
adapted to border or rock garden. 5 in. $4.00 
