FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 9 
DESERT SONG (Fay 1946) M. Large, cool, crisp blooms 
of cream that are beautifully formed with very broad stand- 
ards and rounded flaring falls. The firm textured flowers 
have no haft markings, and are evenly spaced on tall well 
branched stalks. A very fine iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1946 
A. M., A. I. S. 1949. 38 in. $3.00 
DISTANCE (P. Cook 1946) M. A very smoothly finished 
light blue with no coarse veining, and very few haft mark- 
ings. The whole flower has a misty silvery sheen that adds 
to its beauty. A flaring flower with firm substance and ex- 
cellent form. H.M., A.I.S. 1946. A.M., A.I.S. 1949. 36 in. 
$3.00 
DREAMCASTLE (Cook 1943) M, This rather deep orchid 
pink self has great carrying qualities in the garden. Both the 
standards and falls are very broad at the hafts and the almost 
white beard is in sharp contrast to the brightness of the 
flower. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. A. M., A. I. S. 1948. 38 in. $3.00 
DRUM MAJOR (G. Douglas 1947) M. L. The falls of Ox-bloo1 
red (Ridgway) are large and flaring, bordered with a lighter 
red that is the same color as the standards. The standards 
are very broad and roundly domed, with firm substance and 
clear color. The brighter red styles give an inner glow in 
pleasing contrast to the clean darker hafts and brown gold 
beard. Most red iris are liable to some bleaching in hot sun. 
but this one holds its color, form, and substance under most 
trying weather conditions. 38 in. $4.00 
DUTCH BOY (G. Douglas 1949) V.E. Here we have a very 
early blue-white that is thoroughly hardy and a dependable 
bloomer. The flowers are blue-white changing to cool white 
under hot sun, but always remaining crisp and firm. A worthy 
iris to commence the pageant of tall bearded iris. 38 in. $4.00 
ESQUIRE (Lothrop 1945) M. L. Tall and commanding, this 
deep blue purple iris is as dark as Brunhilde (one of its 
parents) but with better form and taller. The flowers are 
erisp and firm with a smooth sheen over all that adds to 
its beauty. Large blooms on 4 way branching stalk. H. M.. 
Atte et O4 (eb ine $3.50—3 for $9.00 
ETOILE D’OR (G. Douglas 1943) M. Pure deep yellow self 
with firm texture and sparkling finish. The standards are 
domed and firmly held. The falls are semi-flaring with an 
overlay of deeper yellow that gives a velvety lustre to the 
bloom, H. M., A. I. S. 1943. 38 in. $2.00 
EXQUISITE (Nesmith 1947) M. It is a self of light Congo 
pink (Ridgway), the color intensified by the pink beard and 
deeper stvles and crests. The standards are domed, and 
firmly held by the strong midrib. The falls are semi-flaring, 
and the absence of reticulations brings out the smooth wax- 
like finish of the flowers. while the very pink buds give added 
charm to the whole effect. Three way branching stalks 
By CG. Ay S31 9445 35-1n-. $5.00 
EXTRAVAGANZA (G. Douglas 1944) V. L. A handsome 
amoena with the standards white shading to cream at the 
base. The falls are a blending of copper, red, and deep violet 
with a velvety finish. A trim tailored flower of heavy sub- 
stance. Vigorous growth. H.M., A.I.S. 1944. A.M., A.I. 
S. 1947, A. M., R. H. S. 1950. 40 in. $2.50 
FALL VELVET (G. P. BROWN 1950) V. L.A late fall bloom- 
ing iris. The standards are light purple flushed brown at the 
haft. The falls are velvety purple with a flush of brown at. 
the edges. The flowers are long lasting, and the stalks 
sturdy. 18 in. $3.50 
FANTASY (D. Hall 1947) M. Charming and unusual, this 
orchid lavender has a most pleasing combination of color. 
The standards are orchid lavender, well domed and closelv 
held. The semi-flaring falls are slightly deeper in color with 
a heavy golden yellow wash on the upper part, extending 
well into the throat. The tangerine beard gives a luminous 
quality to the flower. H.C., A.I. 8.1944. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 
A. M., A. I. 8S. 1949. 30 in. $7.50 
FAR HILLS (J. Wills 1949) M. Cool and refreshing is this 
large orchid pink self. Deeper in color than Dreamcastle, it 
is larger and has no haft venations to mar the smooth firm 
finish. The flowers have broad domed standards and full, 
slightly ruffled falls. The many flowers are well spaced on 
sturdy stalks with good branching thus giving a long season 
of bloom. 88 in. $3.50 
FRANCELIA (McKee 1944) M. A very bright chrome yel- 
low, yet there is a depth of color that gives it a rich mellow 
tone. The standards are roundly domed and firm. The 
semi-flaring falls are broad and full, enlivened by the 
orange beard. Heavy substanced flowers on well branched 
stalks. H.C., A. I. S. 1942. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. 38 in. $1.50 
FRANCONIA (Graves 1942) M. Cool and classic as white 
marble the large flowers have exceptionally smooth firm tex- 
ture and are carried on strong stalks that have ideally snaced 
branches. H.C., A. I. S. 1941. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. 40 in. $2.00 
FRANK PUGLIESE (Lapham 1947) M. This iris might be 
described as a more red and glowing Christabel, and even 
more of a self. The standards are so deep that they seem 
the same shade as the lustrous falls. The whole flower is 
very free from venations and most colorful in the garden. 
Free flowering, well branched. 38 in. $ 
GAYLORD (G. Douglas 1949) V. L. SOLD OUT FOR 1952. 
GENERAL PATTON (Kleinsorge 1947) M. L. The intro- 
ducer of this iris considers it one of the best from Dr. Klein- 
sorge. Brimming with color, this copper brown self has a 
metallic undertone that brings out the rich tones of the 
flower, Hl. M., As I. S$: 1947. -39) in: $4.00 
GOLDEN RUFFLES (Taylor 1946) E.M. A clear yellow of 
medium tone with verv ruffled flowers of good substance 
and pleasing form. Well branched stalks and vigorous 
growth. H.M., A.1I. S. 1946. A.M., A.I.§$ 1949 38 in. $2.50 
GOLDEN RULE (H. F. Hall 1950) M.L. Distinctive among 
the new orange and yellow iris this rather late flowering vari- 
ety merits the attention of all iris enthusiasts that are look- 
ing for a near perfect yellow. The standards are broad and 
very firmly domed. The falls are flaring, broad and increasing 
in rounded form at the tips. Beard and stvles same color as 
the rest of the flower. A deep aureolin self (R.H.C.) with a 
remarkably smooth finish, devoid of any venations and with a 
velvety flush on the falls. Well branched. 40 in. $7.00 
GOLDEN RUSSET (D. Hall 1946) M. The name is descriptive 
of the color, and it is one of the largest flowers in existence. 
Tall with vigorous growth, it is spectacular in the garden. 
H. G., A. f.S: 1945. 40 in. $2.5 
GOLDEN SYMPHONY (Horton 1944) L. An unusual com- 
bination of color that is most intriguing. The standards are 
brilliant yellow; the falls heliotrope bordered with the yellow 
of the standards. Late flowering, with good branching. 
Eee ieee Ave S195 0sm 59 ine $6.00 
GOOD NEWS (Kleinsorge 1946) M. This is a sister seedling 
of Chamois and Bryce Canvon, and while not quite as tall. 
its brilliant color and floriferousness more than make up 
for this. A rich mustard gold self with wide domed and 
ruffled standards. The flaring falls have a banding of enn- 
per on the edges. H.M., A. I. S. 1947. 33 in. $2.00 
GREIG LAPHAM (Gage 1948) M. A smoothly finished 
medium yellow self with a wonderful mellowness of color. 
The domed standards and semi-flaring falls are trimly formed 
with absolutely no venations to mar the firm velvety sub- 
stance of the flowers. Rich orange beard with soft yellow 
tips. Free flowering, and increases rapidly. H.C., A.I.S. 
1946. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. 36 in, $3.00 
