FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 9 
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. 
Wl (Gig YANG Ila TS HSB, 1B IL AN dle iS IBM: Bis ian. $8.00 
CHAMOIS (Kleinsorge 1944) M. Pure chamois in color, 
this very large flowered variety has a soft satiny finish 
that sparkles as if dusted with frost crystals. The flowers 
are beautifully formed with standards and falls waved at 
the edges. A self with no venations. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. 
Ne Wik, JNS th, Se WGA, a atin, $2.00 
CHANTILLY (D. Hall 1945) This is a distinct novelty with 
lovely ruffled flowers of lavender flushed with gold at the 
haft. The edges of both standards and falls are so heavily 
crimped that they give the appearance of being edged with 
lace. Dainty and charming with well branched stalks. H. M., 
Ie Vs FSS WME, NS Wily, JANG TiS EW aXey raat, $1.50 
CHERIE (D. Hall 1947) M. Large ruffled flamingo pink 
self of good form with brilliant tangerine beard. Gives a 
very pink effect in the garden. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. A.M., 
A. I. S. 1949. Dykes Medal 1951. 34 in. $8.00 
CHIQUITA (Knowlton 1951) L. The color pattern is similar 
to that of Amigo and Louise Blake, but the blooms are larger 
and more brilliant with the flowering stalks taller and much 
better branched. The very pale blue-lavender standards are 
closed and firmly held; the flaring deep velvety blue-purple 
falls are distinctly embroidered at the edges with the same 
almost white color of the standards. The firm textured flowers 
are exquisitely ruffled on both standards and falls. Few iris 
have the charm and grace of this late flowering near Amoena. 
BL. Gy, HNe TG Sh AG), TEL, WL ON, Te Si, IG, SXe) ala. $9.00 
CHIVALRY (J. Wills 1944) M. An impressive flower that is 
deeper in color than Great Lakes, larger in size, and with 
exceptionally heavy substance. The domed standards are 
large and full. The flaring falls are broad hafted, firm and 
strong. The inconspicuous beard is orange changing to blue 
at the tip. Both standards and falls are ruffled at the edge. 
The placement of the blooms on the well branched stalk is 
Be cat and the growth is vigorous. H.M., A.I.S. 1944. 
A.M., A.I.S. 1946. A.M., R.H.S. 1950, Dykes Medal 1947. 
OMI: $2.00 
CLOUD CASTLE (Graves 1944) M. An exquisite and ef- 
fective pale wistaria blue. The standards are broad and 
roundly domed with a distinct fluting at the edge. The ruf- 
fled falls are wide and flaring. There is an indefinable charm 
about this iris that always attracts the attention of garden 
visitors. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. A. M., A. I. S. 1949. 37 in. $1.50 
COLONIAL DAME (G. Douglas 1950) M. Cool and refresh- 
ing, this charming light blue has an airy grace that will ap- 
peal to all iris lovers. The full, ruffled standards are firmly 
held, the flaring falls are crisp and firm with delightful ruf- 
fling at the edges. Floriferous with well branched stalks 
and vigorous growth. Plant near Syllabub for lovely com- 
bination of color. H. C., A. I. S. 1949. 36 in. $3.50 
COLOR SERGEANT (H. F. Hall 1948) M.L. The broad and 
perfectly domed standards are a blending of malaga and an- 
tique ruby (Maerz & Paul). The flaring falls are antique ruby 
with deeper velvety flush, bordered by ruffled edges of lighter 
malaga. Beard deep brownish yellow. Handsome and out- 
standing in the ranks of rich deep reds, the large flowers have 
strong firm substance. 8 to 10 blooms on 4 way branching 
very sturdy stalk. Vigorous foliage and rapid increase. IBL, Gop 
Ave SL O47 4 Olin: $4.00 
COPPER BEECH (Nesmith 1950) L. Few iris have the rick. 
glowing tones and glistening finish of this henna and copper 
blend. The falls have an under color of copper rose with a 
Brazil red overflush on the semi-flaring falls. The roundly 
domed standards are a blending of these two colors set off by 
the old gold beard. The whole effect is a rich sparkling cop- 
per. Eight to ten flowers on well branched stalk. 38 in. $3.00 
COPPER GOLD (H. F. Hall 1952) M. The effect of this 
beautiful iris is a golden toned copper blend with enough yel- 
low in its pigment to enliven the whole flower. The general 
color reminds one a bit of E] Paso. The blooms are free from 
venations and have no heavy markings that so often detract 
from the beauty of a flower. The firm textured flowers are 
smoothly finished, and the stalks have excellent branching. 
There is a coppery sheen enveloping the whole flower that 
gives it great individuality and charm. Described by a prom- 
inent A. I. S. judge as “the finest in this color class that I 
have seen.” 39 in. $12.50 
CORONATION GOLD (H. F. Hall 1952) M. L. The most 
outstanding deep yellow iris that I have seen. It is a self of 
rich cadmium orange with exceptionally large smoothly fin- 
ished flowers of semi-flaring form. The whole effect is glow- 
ing golden orange with no trace of any other color, even the 
styles and beard are of the same tone. The firm substanced 
flowers that do not bleach or fade are nicely spaced on strong 
well branched stalks. Last year this seedling under number 
Y-97 was declared by many visitors in my garden to be the 
finest deep yellow of the season. 40 in. $15.00 
CORPORAL MARY (Graves 1949) M. This iris was named 
for Mr. Edward Watkins’ daughter who was in the WACS 
and served in the South Pacific, and was chosen by him as 
being an iris of special merit. Large firm flowers with pale 
lemon cream standards roundly domed, and broad flaring falls 
of white with a delicate tracery of cream at the edges. Full 
yellow beard. The firm textured blooms are well spaced on 
tall widely branched stalks. H.C., A. I. S. 1948. H. M., A. I. 
S. 1949. 42 in. $5.00 
COVER GIRL (G. Douglas 1949) L. The dominant color is 
bright pure pink with a blending of deep buff and yellow on 
the upper part of the wide hafted falls. The standards and 
falls are trimly ruffled and the whole flower has a brightness 
and sheen that is very attractive. Late blooming, with firm 
substanced flowers and good branching. 30 in. $3.00 
CRITERION (G. Douglas 1951) M. L. Mr. Douglas has been 
very successful in producing fine amoenas and this one lives 
up to the high standard he has set in selecting seedlings 
for introduction. The well domed standards are white, faint- 
ly veined with very pale blue; the semi-flaring falls are clear 
blue-violet with a distinct edging of white in sharp contrast 
to the center of the falls. A prolific bloomer, it is the best 
amoena that Mr. Douglas has developed from the standpoint 
of breeding, for it sets seeds both ways. The firm substanced 
flowers are carried on strong, especially well branched stalks. 
1B, lo Ak, I, Sy IIB, Bie ai. $15.00 
DANUBE WAVE (Schreiner 1947) M. This medium blue 
comes from a crossing of Anitra and Narain, and combines 
the good qualities of the parents. A rich shade of marine 
blue that gives a very blue effect. Firm substanced blooms, 
well branched stalk. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. A. M., A. I. S. 1951. 
388 in. $2.00 
DESERT DUSK (Nesmith 1951) M. L. A richly colored 
blend of Vassar Tan and Kaiser Brown (Maerz and Paul) en- 
livened by the rhododendron blaze on the falls. The stand- 
ards are firm and closely held of lighter tone than the falls. 
The deep bronzy brown semi-flaring falls are set off by the 
iridescent purple surrounding the rich yellow beard. The 
flowers have very firm substance and the stalks are strong 
and especially well branched. An iris that commands atten- 
tion in the garden. Late and long season of bloom. 10 or more 
blooms, 4 branches and terminal. 40 in. $5.00 
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. 
JN Wile ING dig Sb USM. aies rhan, $2.00 
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. a in. 
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