4 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
CORONATION GOLD (H. F. Hall 1952) M. L. The most 
outstanding deep yellow iris that I have seen. It is a self of 
rich cadmium oramge with exceptionally large smoothly fin- 
ished flowers of semi-flaring form. The whole effect is glow- 
ing golden orange with no trace of any other color, even the 
styles and beard are of the same tone. The firm substanced 
flowers that do not bleach or fade are nicely spaced on strong 
well branched stalks. Last year this seedling under number 
Y-97 was declared by many visitors in my garden to be the 
finest deep yellow of the season. 40 in. $15.00 
BELLE MEADE (Wills 1952) M. Many visitors to my gar- 
den will remember this beautiful blue and white plicata, and 
iris fanciers have been eagerly awaiting its introduction. Pli- 
catas, unless they are clearly marked often lose their garden 
value, but Belle Meade viewed from a distance gives a very 
blue effect, and when closely examined one is delighted with 
the color pattern of a pure white background, distinctly fea- 
thered at the edges with clear blue-violet. A cross of Blue 
Shimmer and Snow Crystal, it has inherited the firm sub- 
stance of Snow Crystal, and the flowering stalks are well 
branched and sturdy. H. C., A. I. S. 1950. 39 in. $15.00 
MEDICINE MAN (Graves-Watkins 1952) M. L. Most iris 
fanciers think of the iris bred by the late Dr. Graves and Ed- 
ward Watkins as being mostly blues and whites, but now we 
have a new color break coming from these two well known 
hybridizers. It is a large rich golden brown of flaring form 
set off by the orange beard. A cross of Casa Morena and 
Nightingale, it combines the best points of these iris, and is 
a stunning flower. Late blooming with heavy substanced 
flowers that are well spaced on tall exceptionally sturdy 
stalks, it gives an effect of brillianey not often found in brown 
iris. It was named by Edward Watkins for Dr. Graves as a 
fitting tribute to his many years of medical service in New 
Hampshire. 40 in. $15.00 
GOLDEN MOON (Knowlton 1952)M. Most attractive in 
color and form, this deep yellow iris is especially adapted to 
front of the border planting. It is a self with rounded closed 
standards and flaring falls set off by a rich orange beard. A 
sturdy iris of rapid increase that blooms freely, thus making 
a bright spot of color in the garden. H. C., A. I. S. 1951. 34 in. 
$5.00 
HUMMING BIRD (Knowlton 1952)M. Light and airy, the 
very ruffled flowers of Egyptian buff and white have great 
appeal in their luminous color harmony. The crisp fluted 
standards are buff, firmly held by the strong midrib. The 
broad flaring falls are white, lightly bordered with the buff of 
the standards, and the center of the flower is illumined by a 
deeper glow accentuated by the short orange beard. The 
flowers have firm texture, and are poised on strong well 
branched stalks. A charming iris. H. C., A. I. S. 1950. crise 
BEAU AMBER (Nesmith 1952) E. M. Crisply finished, this 
glowing apricot-amber is a self, even to the beard. The flower 
calls to mind the tones of Melody Lane, but it is deeper and 
more mellow in the apricot tones. The standards are domed 
and firmly held by the strong midrib, and the flaring falls 
are lightly ruffled at the edges. The flowers are very heavy 
substanced, the stalks tall, sturdy, and well branched. A cross 
of Beau Gay and Courtier, it is the only clear deep apricot 
that I have seen, and it has proven to be a very fine parent. 
Mentioned by Mr. Dolman in the Oct. 1951 A. I. S. bulletin 
under No. 48-1A, it has pleased many of the most fastidious 
A. I. S. judges. 40 in. $15.00 
HYBLAZE (H. F. Hall 1952) M. The color of many red iris 
has a tendency to thin out and fade under hot sun, and the 
flowering stalks are inclined to be short and not too well 
branched, but Hyblaze has overcome these failings. It is a 
tall two-toned red of large size, and has splendid carrying 
qualities in the garden. The dominant color of the firmly 
domed standards is chrysanthemum crimson. The broad 
arched falls are oxblood red, bordered with the same bright 
tone of the standards. The whole effect is a rich deep red with 
firm substanced flowers that withstand the elements to a 
marked degree. Tall, sturdy well branched stalks. ae 
COPPER GOLD (H. F. Hall 1952) M. The effect of this 
beautiful iris is a golden toned copper blend with enough yel- 
low in its pigment to enliven the whole flower. The general 
color reminds one a bit of El Paso. The blooms are free from 
venations and have no heavy markings that so often detract 
from the beauty of a flower. The firm textured flowers are 
smoothly finished, and the stalks have excellent branching. 
There is a coppery sheen enveloping the whole flower that 
gives it great individuality and charm. Described by a prom- 
inent A. I. S. judge as “the finest in this color class that I 
have seen.” 39 in. $15.00 
Hermerocallis Introductions for 1952 
Colors taken from Wilson Horticultural Colour Chart 
CROWN JEWEL 47-15 (Nesmith 1952) M. One of the most 
admired red hemeroeallis in the garden. The open flaring 
flowers of deep currant red have a very velvety finish that 
extends down to the rich orange cup. Both petals and sepals 
have a tiny rim of yellow at the very border of the fluted 
flower. Fine branching with many flowers. Semi-deciduous. 
July-Aug. 40 in. $15.00 
DAWNING LIGHT 48-68 (Nesmith 1952) M. L. Clean and 
crisp, this fragrant canary yellow lights up the garden from 
dawn until after dark. It is an absolute self even to stamens 
and pistil. The open bell-shaped flowers have fluted petals and 
smoothly finished sepals with very firm substance and great 
lasting qualities. Few ereamy yellows have the fine branch- 
ing, sturdy stalks, and long blooming season of this great 
garden favorite. Semi-deciduous. July-Aug. 49 in. $10.00 
EVENTIDE 49-8 (Nesmith 1952) M. L. An evening bloom- 
ing yellow that is a great favorite of Dr. Corliss. The aureolin 
yellow flowers are cup-shaped with overlapping petals and 
sepals. It is a self with smooth even finish, and over all it 
has a glistening sheen that adds to its beauty. Tall and well 
branched, the flowers remain in good condition for 24 hours or 
more. Semi-evergreen, July-Aug. 42 in, $7.00 
HANDSOME (E. L. Hodson 1952) E. There has been a 
great lack of early blooming yellow hemerocallis, and when 
I saw the first flower of this variety unfold, I was impressed 
by its beauty, and its great usefulness for garden planting. 
It is a neatly tailored light golden yellow with broad full 
flowers of firm substance and smooth finish. The blooms have 
a delicious fragrance and are well placed on strong erect 
scapes. May-June. 20 in. $10.00 
HEART AGLOW 49-3 (Nesmith 1952) M. L. One of the 
most lovely and fascinating hemerocallis that I have bred. 
The flowers are medium in size with the base color shell pink, 
shading deeper into spinel red toward the throat. The petals 
are slightly twisted at the tips and shade from shell pink to 
a spinel red halo just above the glowing yellow cup. The se- 
pals have a clean cut border of shell pink, and the stamens 
and pistil are spinel red. The blending of the colors is es- 
pecially pleasing, and no description will convey the beauty 
of this flower, Semi-deciduous. July-Aug. 38 in. $15.00 
