12 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
MOUNT HERMON (Lowry 1945) M. There are many white 
iris, kut this cool thick textured iris ranks with the best. 
The flowers are exceptionally well balanced with closed 
cupped standards, and a distinct silver edging. The broad 
falls are semi-flaring with no markings around the pale 
lemon yellow beard. A lovely iris with a delicious flagrance. 
H.C., A. I. S. 1944. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. 42 in. $1.50 
MT. McKINLEY (Schreiner 1947) E. M. An early flower- 
ing’ variety coming from Amigo and Wabash with blooms 
slightly larger than those of Wabash, and with better 
branching. 38 in. $2.00—3 for $4.50 
NANCY HARDISON (G. Douglas 1945) M. L. So many pinks 
have an orchid tone but this iris is definitely a peach pink 
with the softest blending of pale yellow concentrating in 
the beard and heart of the flower. The flowers have firm 
substance, evenly spaced on four branching stalks. H.C., 
A.I.S. 1948. 36 in. $2.50—3 for $6.00 
NEW SNOW (Fay 1946) M. This iris is well named for 
it is just as pure in color as newly fallen snow. The flowers 
are large and ruffled, with no venations. Just the full bright 
yellow beard that emphasizes the purity of the bloom. Tall. 
well branched stalks. H. C., A. I. S. 1945. H. M., -A. I. S. 
1946. A.M., A. I. S. 1948. 40 in. $3.00 
OLYMPIAN (G. Douglas 1948) M. Imposing and quite dif- 
ferent, this handsome iris is most resplendent in the garden. 
It is a bi-tone with perfectly domed standards of buff lightly 
blended with rose. The flaring and very broad falls are rosy 
brown with a deeper velvety flush of rose in the center. The 
flowers are very large of heavy thick substance, and have 
great weather resistance. 42 in. $4.00 
ON GUARD (C. Carpenter 1949) M.L. Large full flowers 
of warm yellow softened to a lighter tone in the center of the 
falls and a slight infusion of old gold at the haft around the 
full yellow beard. The firm standards are cupped and closed, 
the broad falls are semi-flaring and lightly ruffled at the 
edge. The whole flower has a delightful picoted border that 
adds to its individuality and charm. A good grower, it has 
been tested in many parts of the country. H.C., A.1.S. 1948. 
Ee We Ase 559495084 0sin: $5.00 
ORANGE GEM (McKee 1948) M. This rich orange yellow 
has been the center of attention in the McKee garden for 
several years. A full rounded flower with well held standards 
and flaring falls that are wide at the haft. The whole flower 
has a slight ruffling and the color is enriched by the full 
orange beard. Vigorous growth. H.C., A.I.S. 1947. H.M., 
A. I. S. 1948. 40 in. $5.00 
ORANGEMAN (Waters 1946) M. A large orange self with 
a flush of deeper orange at the haft. The flowers have a 
smooth firm finish and the stalks are exceptionally well 
branched. This iris has great carrying quality in the gar- 
den. H. M., A. I. S. 1947. 40 in. $2.50 
PAGAN GOLD (G. Douglas 1951) M. L. Many will remem- 
ber this deep gleaming gold iris that was blooming in the 
Douglas garden at the time of the Nashville A.I. 8. National 
Meeting, A very large flower of heavy substance and almost 
velvety finish, it has been greatly admired in our garden as 
well as in Nashville, and many iris enthusiasts have been 
eagerly awaiting its introduction. A self of rich clear yellow 
with broad cupped standards and wide flaring falls that seem 
a tone deeper on account of their velvety texture. A note- 
worthy iris that received the award of Highly Commended 
in 1948. 8 to 10 flowers on well branched sturdy stalks. H.C., 
A. I. §. 1948. 40 in. Stock Limited. $12.50 
PAGAN PRINCESS (G. Douglas 1948) M. The first deep 
pink with a tangerine beard. The full well formed flowers of 
rosy pink are in striking but pleasing contrast to the full 
tangerine beard. An iris of great individuality and a new 
color effect in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. 38 in. $3.00 
PAGAN ROYAL (G. Douglas 1951) M. Some iris are espe- 
cially good for garden value in that their rich coloring 
stands out from afar. Such an iris is Pagan Royal with its 
big bold flowers of deep red-violet. A self with broad domed 
standards and large flaring rounded falls. The flower gives 
the effect of a glowing rich purple that is vivid and different 
from other dark purple iris, thus making it a good accent in 
garden planting. The branching and the placement of the 
blooms is excellent; four branches and terminal with 10 to 12 
buds on each strong sturdy stalk. H.C., A.I.S. 1948. ead 
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PAGAN SUNSET (G. Douglas 1951) M. It is difficult to con- 
vey in words an adequate description of this iris. Golden 
orange, rose, apricot and copper are mingled to form a 
blending of the colors we see in a rosy sunset. The stand- 
ards are extremely broad and domed with a full ruffling at 
the edges. The falls are flaring and fluted at the tips. Al- 
though it is not an extremely tall iris, the branching and 
arrangement of the flowers is exceptionally good so that there 
is no crowding on the sturdy stalks; three branches and ter- 
minal. Charming in its blended colors the blooms have 
balance and beauty to a marked degree. 34 in. Stock Sr 
12.50 
PARADISE PINK (Lapham 1950) L. This is the pinkest tan- 
gerine bearded iris from Mr. Lapham that has been intro- 
duced. The flowers are clear and clean with no markings, 
and are especially well formed. A pink of real garden value 
that is very resistant to sun and rain. H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 
32Zhin, $10.00 
PATH OF GOLD (EK. L. Hodson 1943) E. A delightful yel- 
low dwarf iris that is well named for it literally makes a 
Path of Gold. The plants are very floriferous and hardy, 
a gem for bordering a path. H.M., A. I. S. 1951. 9in. $1.00 
PENN CHARTER (H. F. Hall 1948) L. Yellow iris with 
flaring form are rare, but here is one, a brilliant yellow self 
of flaring form with glistening finish, and substance of vel- 
lum. The standards of aureolin yellow are broad, strong, 
and firmly domed. The almost horizontal falls are slightly 
ruffled at the tips, of the same color as the standards. Beard 
and styles same tone. Clarity of color and great garden 
value characterize this clean cut iris. 40 in. $4.00 
PENSIVE (Grant 1947) M. Few very dark iris have depth 
of color, excellent form and substance, but in Pensive we 
find all three. It is a self velvety blackish purple, with 
uniformity of color throughout. One of the most pleasing 
dark iris of recent years, and has been praised by many iris 
lovers. Heavy substanced flowers. 38 in. $2.50—3 for $6.00 
PIERRE MENARD (Faught 1948) M. A clear medium blue 
of fine form and heavy substance. The stalk is strong with 
equally spaced short branches that allow three flowers to be 
displayed at one time with no crowding. An excellent iris. 
H.C., A.I.S. 1946. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. A.M., A.I. S. 1950. 
36 in. $10.00 
PINK FORMAL (Muhlestein 1949) M. L. A large rounded 
flower of deep pink shading toward the salmon side. The 
standards are well domed and firmly held, the falls are semi- 
flaring, the pink tones of the flower are intensified by the 
strong red tangerine beard. Vigorous and a good grower. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1949. A. M., A. I. S. 1951. 38 in. $15.00 
PINK SENSATION (D. Hall 1948) E. An early blooming 
light pink without any trace of lilac tones. The full rounded 
flowers are lightly lancinated at the edges and the bright 
beard is an added attraction. Well substanced flowers, and 
good branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 34 in. $10.00 
