10 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
DREAMCASTLE (Cook 1948) 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. $2.00 
DRUM MAJOR (G. Douglas 1947) M. L. The falls of Ox-blood 
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. $3.50 
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. $3.00 
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 
crisp and firm with a smooth sheen over all that adds to 
its beauty. Large blooms on 4 way branching stalk. H. M.. 
WX. Me Si UN, AUS Thay. $1.50 
ETOILE D’OR (G. Douglas 1948) 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 styles 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. 
Ce Ay ly Ss. 19445 350m: $3.50 
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. 
Si Ui, AN, Wi Tks JEL, SS, UME, 240) ah, $2.00 
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. $3.00 
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 closely 
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.S.1944. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 
JNy Wiley #5, HG Tih SYA, XO) Ghat $5.00 
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. 38 in. $2.50 
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 elassic as white 
marble the large flowers have exceptionally smooth firm tex- 
ture and are carried on strong: stalks that have ideally spaced 
branches. H. C., A. I. S. 1941. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. 40 in. $1.50 
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. 38 in. $2.00 
GAYLORD (G. Douglas 1949) V. L. SOLD OUT FOR 1953. 
GOLDEN MOON (Knowlton 1952)M. Most attractive in 
color and form, this deep yellow iris is especially adapted to 
front of the border planting. It is a self with rounded closed 
standards and flaring falls set off by a rich orange beard. A 
sturdy iris of rapid increase that blooms freely, thus making 
a bright spot of color in the garden. H. C., A. I. S. 1951. ay a 
GOLDEN RUFFLES (Taylor 1946) E.M. A clear yellow of 
medium tone with very ruffled flowers of good substance 
and pleasing form. Well branched stalks and vigorous 
growth. H. M., A. I. S., 1946. A. M., A. I. §. 1949. 38 in. $2.00 
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 styles 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. $6.00 
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. 
Tel, Utes JNgligSks ING ZN Wilag Je Ite Ss TGV, 2X0) aia $2.00 
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. 
16, WW IN, 1s Se 0); BY) ain). $5.00 
GOOD NEWS (Kleinsorge 1946) M. This is a sister seedling 
of Chamois and Bryce Canyon, 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 cop- 
per on the edges. H. M., A. I. S. 1947. 33 in. $1.50 
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. 
TAGS, BE, Wile, AN, I, tS RMS. XG ahal, $1.50 
GREEN MOHR (Muhlestein 1951) M. L. The cross of (Wm. 
Mohr X Chosen) has produced an unusual and exotic flower 
in a medley of color giving the effect of a chartreuse blend. 
I am fascinated by the unique color. Pollen fertile. H. M., A. 
I St US, $5.00 
GULF STREAM (Fay 1946) M. A deep blue iris that has 
won high acclaim from iris enthusiasts in many parts of the 
country. It is an absolute self with no haft markings, even 
the) beardrice DlUcwmeiine Celene lens n1O4 bs Evin Ace ln See O46. 
Bienes $1.50 
HARVEST BLUE (G.P. Brown 1950) V.L. The best fall 
blooming iris that I have seen. A descendant of the famous 
iris, Missouri, it has inherited the blue coloring and the same 
flaring form. The closed standards and styles are medium 
lavender blue, broad and full. The deeper blue falls flare 
widely and have a touch of brown at the haft, beard yellow. 
A reliable fall bloomer. 20 in. $4.00 
HEART’S DESIRE (J. Wills 1950) M. Brilliant rose-red in 
color with wide branching and strong sturdy growth. This 
iris has an exceptionally smooth finish, heavy substance and 
long season of bloom. The domed and overlapping standards 
are rose-red. The lightly ruffled semi-flaring falls a deeper 
velvety red with a touch of copper brown at the haft. Free 
flowering, it increases rapidly. 38 in. $4.00 
HEIGHO (Craig 1949) M.L. The immense globe like flowers 
have very heavy substance and both standards and falls are 
unusually broad and full. A clear Bradley’s violet self with 
a hint of a signal patch at the tip of the dull orange gold 
beard. A very vigorous and prolific Oncocyclus hybrid. H. M., 
A. I, S. 1949. 45 in. $10.00 
