FAIRMOUNT GARDENS L7 
cA fpogan Irises 
Louisiana Iris and Hybrids 
This group includes new and rare Louisiana irises, and 
hybrids. These bloom after the bearded irises and are a 
great addition to any garden. They are especially recom- 
mended for pool edge and half shady places in the garden. 
All of these have been tested for hardiness in New England. 
ABBEVILLE REDS These are collected plants, and are in 
varying shades of red. I am fascinated by their unique form 
and great beauty. The styles are roundly curved and re- 
semble a quill with the stamen peeping out from the center. 
Most of the flowers have recurving petals and sepals that 
show the “quilled” styles to great advantage. The blooms 
are handsome. Tall with good branching. 36 in. $3.00 
BIG DOVE (G. Douglas 1950) M. L. Huge reeurving flowers 
of palest pastel lavender (R.H.C.) with a smooth wax-like fin- 
ish. Broad sepals and petals with almost no signal line. Tall 
strong stalks with good branching. The doye gray flowers 
have a silvery luster that is both different and pleasing, Hardy 
and vigorous growth. 38 in. $4.00 
CADDO (Trichel 1950) M.L. Distinctly different both in 
beauty and perfection of form, this vibrant red-bronge has 
won high acclaim from all that have seen this handsome Loui- 
siana hybrid. The flowers are rounded and very flaring with a 
large rich gold, almost circular signal patch on the heavy sub- 
stanced petals. The stalk is strong and sturdy allowing four 
flowers to be open at one time with no bunching or crowding. 
Thus it is an ideal variety not only for exhibition but also for 
beauty in garden planting. Hardy and of rapid increase: 
H. M., A. I. S. 1950. Mary Swords Debaillon Award. 1950. 
36 in. $7.00 
CAJAN JOYEUSE (Thomas Geo. 1943) The large flowers 
open deep brilliant rose, gradually lightening to bright rose 
pink. It blooms very freely over a period of several weeks. 
One of the brightest. 30 in. $3.00 
CARDINALIS (McMillan 1943) Very firm flowers of brilliant 
cardinal-scarlet opening out almost flat with long narrow 
yellow crests. The flowers are large and are borne on grace- 
fully curving stems. One of the most floriferous of this class 
of iris. 86 in. An Abbeville Red. $3.00 
CAROLINE DORMON (R. Dormon 19438) An uncontrolled 
hybrid from seeds grown by Mrs. Ruth Dormon. The heart 
of both sepals and petals is pale yellow, shading out to soft 
Rose red at the edges and tips. A delightful iris that is 
arresting in its beauty. 38 in. $5.00 
CATHEDRAL BLUE (Dormon C. 1945). These flowers com- 
bine the beautiful blue tones found in old cathedral windows. 
Six inch blooms with bright yellow crests on the petals. “ A 
EMMA SAMPLE (Trichel 1951) Pink or rose flowers al- 
ways attract attention in the garden, and it is especially true 
of this bright rose iris set off by a very showy gold signal. 
Tall with evenly spaced pretty flowers held well above the 
foliage. 39 in. $6.00 
GIANT YELLOW ABBEVILLE IRIS. These are collected 
iris of soft creamy yellow coming from a group of Louisiana 
iris with lush foliage and strong, well branched stalks. The 
broad flowers rise well above the foliage and are most at- 
tractive. 40 in. $5.00 
CADDO 
Photo by CALDWELL 
Winner of the Mary Swords Debaillon Award for 1950 
HAILE SELASSIE II (Trichel 1951) Dark, rich, and hand- 
some this very deep maroon is even more brilliant than its 
parents Haile Selassie and Dark Mystery (an almost black 
seedling’) and combines the good qualities of both. The flower 
is a self with the very velvety broad sepals enlivened by the 
intense gold signal patch. Full open flowers on erect stems, 
it is free flowering and increases rapidly. 34 in. $7.00 
LILLIAN BOULDIN (Trichel 1951). Chosen by Mrs. Trichel’s 
daughter to bear her name, this rich tan pink is so full of 
brilliant warm glowing tones that it stands out in any plant. 
ing. The dominant colors are deep salmon and golden tan 
with the 5 in. flowers well spaced on stalks that rise above 
the foliage. 35 in. $5.00 
MAGNOLIA PETAL (Debaillon 19438) This delightful iris is 
well named for its large flowers of deep cream gradually 
shading out to white have the heavy firm substance of a 
magnolia bloom. It has very fine form and combines well 
with all colors. 30 in. $5.00 
MARY S. DEBAILLON (DeBaillon 1942) Collected by the 
late Mrs. Dan DeBaillon and named for her because it was 
her favorite iris. It resembles a tremendous orchid with 
sepals (standards) of Lavender rose, and petals (falls) of 
Orchid pink with broad yellow signal. A stalk with three 
flowers open at one time is a thrilling sight. 36 in. $5.00 
