FAIRMOUNT GARDENS is 
PINNACLE (Stevens 1949) M. Heralded as a new break in 
color combination, this iris has clear white standards and 
smooth very light yellow falls. It might be described as a 
white and yellow amoena that is distinctly different from any 
other iris. It was the center of attention in the Schreiner 
garden at the time of the 1949 annual meeting. H.M., A.I.S. 
1940s cA Me wAdla SO. 4951. 388" in: $10.00 
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PLUM TART (C. Connell 1949) M. Christened by Mr. 
Robert E. Allen and most aptly so for the color is like a 
delectable plum tart with a dash of white meringue in the 
eenter. Many will remember this unique and fascinating 
iris that was blooming in the Douglas garden as well as 
here in 1948. A dark Perilla purple self except for the center 
of the falls which is white and on the upper part, this 
white seems painted on the surface in brush strokes rather 
than blended into the purple. 34 in. $5.00 
POLLY THRALL (M. J. Barker 1950) M. Not many iris have 
the beauty and charm of this delightful yellow and white re- 
verse bicolor. The closely held standards are pale lemon yel- 
low with the inside pure white. The white falls are trim and 
flaring with the underside light lemon yellow, pale lemon 
beard. Fragrant and delectable in color with the flowers in 
perfect proportion to the well branched stalk. It is ideal for 
border or rock garden. H.C., A. I. 8.1949. 32 in. $5.00 
POLONADE (Grant 1949) M. L. Exquisitely finished and 
of almost perfect form, this lovely yellow and white reverse 
bicolor was greatly admired in the Douglas garden and in 
our own. The standards are rich medium yellow and are 
firmly and roundly domed. The falls are semi-flaring of 
smooth even white, and over the whole flower is the chamois 
like lustre of magnolia blossoms, a quite different arrange- 
ment of color that is most effective. Tall with ideal branch- 
ieee es Cee AvelenSLO4859. 39. 1n. $7.00 
PREMIER PEACH (D. Hall 1946) M. A further advance- 
ment in the flamingo pinks from Mr. Hall. A self of clear 
peach pink with well domed standards and semi-flaring falls. 
There are no haft markings, and the delicious coloring is 
most eaptivating. Good substance and branching. H. C., 
Ame 144 een Vere Ane Bod O46. 3 40n. $2.50 
PRETTY QUADROON (Kleinsorge 1948) L. A dusky beauty 
done in tan and brown with undertones of lavender and gold 
throughout the flower. A smoothly finished flower enlivened 
by a metallic sheen. H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 34 in. $10.00 
QUECHEE (Knowlton 1950) M. Seldom do we see an iris that 
is as distinctive in form and color as this handsome red. A 
garnet red self with broad and cupped standards, the falls, 
flaring and rounded, and thick short bronze beard. Particu- 
larly noticeable is the richness of color of the finely formed, 
smoothly finished and firm textured flowers. The flowers do 
not burn or fade under hot sun, and remain in fine condition 
due to their very heavy substance. Good branching and 
growth. H.C., A. I. 8.1948. H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 37 in. $8.00 
RADIATION (D. Hall 1948) M. Beautiful in color and form; 
in my estimation this is the finest iris that Mr. Hall has pro- 
duced. It is a self with large firm substanced flowers of 
glistening orchid pink with perfectly domed standards and 
flaring falls set off by the deep tangerine beard. The stalk 
is well branched and sturdy. H.C., A. I. S. 1947. H.M., A.I.S. 
1948. A.M., A.I.S. 1950. 32 in. $10.00 
RAINBOW ROOM (J. Sass 1946) M. A remarkable blend, 
so named because it seems to contain all the colors of the 
rainbow. The standards are antimony yellow. The falls 
are bordered with the same yellow, merging into lilac 
toward the center with a metallic blotch at the end of the 
bright yellow beard. Good substance and branching. H. C., 
Al I S..1945., H. M;, A. I. S..1947. A. M., A.-I. S. 1951. a 
RANGER (Kleinsorge 1948) L. Large long flower of 
almost true crimson that is very brilliant in the garden. It 
is a self with strong firm texture in both standards and 
falls. Very floriferous with strong stalks and fine branching. 
H.M., A.I.S. 1944. A.M., A.IS. 1946 36 in. $1.50 
RED MAJESTY (G. Douglas 1946) L. The color is deep 
Eugenia rose (Ridgway), a self except for the yellow infusion 
at the center of the flower. The blooms are large of rather 
rounded form with standards flushed yellow at the base of 
the strong midrib, the falls semi-flaring, overlaid with the 
same rich yellow around the thick yellow beard. The perfect 
placement of the flowers on the five way branching stalk 
allows four flowers to be open at one time with no crowding. 
He Ce Ave Sail O4 Dae tae Ane a oe LO4eee 42. 1m, $3.00 
RED TORCH (H. P. Sass 1947) M. A very brilliant and 
richly colored variegata of outstanding beauty. The stand- 
ards are glowing bronze gold with falls of the purest red, 
smooth velvety finish with no markings to detract from the 
purity of color. H. M., A. I. S. 1947. 35 in. $1.50—3 for $3.50 
RELENTLESS (P. Cook 1948) M. L. Rich and colorful, 
this deep red self lives up to the high standard set by this 
prominent hybridizer. The firm textured flowers are a 
smooth even red with no venations at the haft. A very hand- 
some iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 32 in. $5.00 
RICH RAIMENT (Craig 1949) M. This fine formed flaring 
flower comes from a long line of breeding with plicatas. A 
rich and deeply colored plicata with an all over “fancy” 
pattern. The garden effect is a rich red brown that is quite 
different from any other plicata. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. s in. 
7.50 
RILLA GABBERT (C. Carpenter 1946) M. Rarely will you 
see an iris that is so rich in jewel-like freshness and beauty as 
this rose and gold blend. It is half way between Daybreak 
and Prairie Sunset in garden effect and does not fade or lose 
its substance under most trying weather conditions. Wide low 
branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. 39 in. $3.00 
ROCKET (Whiting 1945) E. M. One of the most discussed 
iris of recent years. The standards are pure deep chrome, 
and the falls are orange chrome, shaded a bit lighter at the 
edge. The flowers are large, broad petaled and of firm 
substance. Strong well branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. 
AMO eas oe OA ToS In: $3.00 
RUSSET WINGS (J. Wills 1946) M. A heavy substanced 
flaring flower of smoothly blended gold, copper and apricot 
giving the effect of a glowing russet self. The standards are 
beautifully formed and firmly held, the falls are very flaring. 
delightfully ruffled at the edges. Bright in color, the flowers 
glow and sparkle even on cloudy days. H.C., A.I.S. 1945. 
HieVica Arlee S61 9465 eoooIne $3.00 
SARAH GOODLOE (G. Douglas 1949) M. L. Rarely do we 
see an iris that has such rich elegance as this tall and stately 
one. This is due to the solid almost black-maroon color and 
the very velvety finish of the flowers. An iris that was 
highly praised at the Nashville meeting. A long flower with 
arched and highly domed standards of deep maroon. The 
falls are semi-flaring of the same color as the standards, 
but with a deep velvet flush that extends into the heart of 
the bloom. Most reds do not stand strong sun or rain, but 
this does remaining crisp and fresh throughout the day. The 
stalk is tall, strong and well branched. A very finished iris 
with excellent carrying quality in the garden. H.C., A.I.S. 
1948. H.M., A. 1..S. 1949. 38 in. $6.00 
