FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 4 
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. Hight flowers on three way 
branching stalks. H. C., A. I. S. 1949. H.M., A. I. S. 1951. 
36 in. $18.50 
BLIZZARD (Knowlton 1949) E. A large white that is as 
pure in color as freshly fallen snow. The flowers are firm 
textured with well domed standards and arched flaring falls. 
The whole flower is frilled and ruffled, and the bright yellow 
beard is in sharp, but pleasing contrast to the purity of the 
bloom. Ten or more blooms, often with three flowers open at 
one time, and evenly spaced on the very tall weli branched 
stalk. H. C., A. I. S. 1946. H.M., A. I. S. 1949. 40 in. $4.50 
BLUE ELEGANCE (Jory 1948) E. This beautiful Onco-hy- 
brid of very large size is in two shades of blue. The full 
rounded standards are clear chicory blue with the large, semi- 
flaring falls of a deeper tone. The general effect is a medium 
steel blue. H. M., A. I. S. 1949. 40 in. $5.00 
BLUE ENSIGN (Meyer 1938) M. Tall and commanding this 
handsome English iris is royal blue or dark medium blue in 
color with darker clean hafts and blue beard. The falls are 
flaring and lightly ruffled. The poise of the flowers on the 
tall well-balanced stalk is especially good. Large flowers, 
good substance, and vigorous growth. Awarded the Dykes 
Medal by The Iris Society of England 1949. 39 in. $2.50 
BLUE FRILLS (B. N. Stephenson 1946) M. An azure blue 
that is deeper in color than many of the blue iris of the 
present day. Roundly formed flowers of heavy substance 
and smooth glossy texture. 39 in. $1.50 
BLUE GLOW (Nicholls 1948) L. Lighter in color than 
Black Banner this iris has good carrying qualities in the 
garden. Almost a self, save for the lighter tone of violet in 
the standards, Smoothly finished flowers and well branched 
stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. 38 in. $1.50 
BLUE OX (Craig 1949) M. This huge smooth lavender blue 
with leather-like substance is similar in color to the older blue 
iris El Capitan, and it does not show any trace of Oncocyclus 
blood in its pattern. The strong sturdy growth and big bold 
flowers of remarkable substance suggest great possibilities in 
breeding new blue iris as it sets seeds easily. 30 in. $4.00 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) M. L. In color it is not far 
from Cornflower blue, softened by a silvery sheen. The flow- 
ers are large and full with broad standards, and wide semi- 
flaring falls. Good substance, free blooming habit, and tall 
widely branched stalks. H.M., A.I.S.1945. A.M., A.I.S. 
1947. A. M., R. H. S. 1950. Dykes Medal. 1950. 39 in. $1.75 
BLUE VALLEY (K. Smith 1947) M. L. Full, ruffled medium 
blue that gives a very blue effect in the garden. The stand- 
ards are broad, domed, and fluted at the edges. The ruffled 
falls are very flaring with the color continuing in to the heart 
of the flower. Heavy substanced blooms well spaced on tall 
welle branched stalksweH 2G, Aves. 1945." He Me A. ES: 
1947. A.M., A. I, S. 1949. 39 in, $5.00 
BRIGHT LIGHTS (Schreiner 1946) M. A _ novel plicata 
that has the carrying quality of a waxy rich yellow. On 
closer inspection it appears to be a bitone with bright yellow 
standards and white falls, bordered with a stitching of 
brown. 38 in. $2.00—3 for $4.50 
BRONZE BROCADE (Nesmith 1948) M. L. The name is 
most descriptive of this lustrous warm blend of copper red, 
and tobacco brown. The standards are bronzy red, very 
broad and roundly domed with strong midrib. The semi- 
flaring and ruffled falls have a brown undercolor flushed 
Corinthian purple around the bronzy gold beard. There is a 
darker band of Kaiser brown bordering both standards and 
falls. Heavy substanced flowers. Strong vigorous growth 
with 10 or more blooms on 5 way branching stalk. H.M., 
A I.S. 1948. 40 in. $5.00 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge 1944) M. Named for one of 
the most colorful canyons of the west, its warm shades of 
henna and copper closely resemble the mellow yet glowing 
colors of. the rock formation in that region. The flowers are 
large with highly domed standards and rather rounded falls 
H. M., A. I. S. 1945. A. M., A. I. S. 1947. 36 in. $1.50 
BURGUNDY ROSE (D. Hall 1946) M. An iris that is well 
named for its dark amethyst color reminds one of the rich- 
ness of old Burgundy wine. The large ruffled flowers are 
proudly carried on strong well branched stalks. Free bloom 
ing with vigorous growth. 35 in. $2.00 
CAHOKIA (Faught 1948) M. L. A beautiful light blue of 
very clear tone that deserves the warm reception it has re- 
ceived from iris enthusiasts in all parts of the country. A 
very lovely iris. The flowers are well formed, the branch- 
ing good. H. M., A. I. S. 1949. A. M., A. I. S. 1951. tne 
210. 
CAMPFIRE GLOW (Whiting 1947) E. M. L. Described by 
the originator as a glowing ruby red, heavily infused with 
copper, giving the flower a metallic lustre. The flowers are 
wide petaled with firmly domed standards and rounded 
flaring falls. Firm substanced flowers, good branching. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1947. -36 in. $7.50 
CARILLON (J. Wills 1945) M. L. A warm blend with the 
luscious coloring of ripe apricots. The cupped standards are 
broad and thick textured. The falls are arched and flaring 
with very heavy substance. Not tall, but very floriferous, 
the sparkling flowers of pink and honey yellow form a charm- 
ing clump for border planting. H.C., A. I. S. 1948. HoMe 
NGS 1945 oo in. $2.00 
CAROUSEL (G. Douglas 1948) M. This large, tall, flaring 
flower of heavy substance and smooth finish was given its 
name because it reminds one of the brilliant, dazzling colors 
of a carnival. The medley of magenta, violet, and gold is 
so skilfully combined that the color effect is bright lavender- 
rose. The heavy orange beard accentuates the boldness of 
pattern. Strong stalks, and great freedom of bloom. H.M., 
PN ih Se Uy, A tha $3.50 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1945) L. Most attrac- 
tive in color and form, this large flowered blend of pink, 
apricot, and tan, has won high praise from iris judges. The 
very large well substanced flowers are broad and full with 
decided ruffling on both standards and falls. H.M., A.I. Ss. 
1945. A. M., A. I. S. 1947. 36 in. $2.00 
CENTURION (Wills 1950) E.M. This rich burnished brown 
iris makes a most impressive clump in the garden. The 
standards are domed and closely held, the falls are rounded 
and semi-flaring with a very faint suggestion of blue just 
below the gold beard. A self with big round globe shaped 
flowers of firm substance and excellent carrying qualities. 
A handsome sturdy iris with good branching and clean growth. 
H. C., A. I. S. 1949. H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 38 in. $10.00 
