FAIRMOUNT GARDENS il 
HELEN COLLINGWOOD (K. Smith 1949) M. L. A very 
brilliant iris in the neglecta class. he standards are light 
lavender, broad and firmly held. The bright violet-purple 
falls are flaring with wide hafts. The heavy substanced 
flowers have a neat ruffling at the border. The tall sturdy 
stalks are well branched and the growth is vigorous. A dis- 
tinctive iris of great charm and beauty. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 
JX, Whe Bk Ie TS WEEE), 4I@) stay, $12.50 
HELEN McGREGOR (Graves 1946) M. L. The color is clear 
blue, lighter than Great Lakes and with not a trace of laven- 
der in it. The flowers are large of rounded form with very 
broad hafts and beautiful ruffling on the border of both 
standards and falls. The flowers have exceptionally heavy 
substance and the very sturdy stalks are adequately branched 
to display the blooms. The refinement of form and beauty 
of color are ideal and quite different from any other iris. 
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A. M., R. H. S. 1951.Dykes Medal 1949. 36 in. $2.50 
HELEN McKENZIE (Graves 1950) M. Clarity of color and 
perfection of form are the outstanding features of this pure 
white iris; it is really white with no haft markings or touch 
of any other color in its makeup. For comparison it was 
planted by the side of Priscilla that has been considered the 
whitest iris in existence, and truly Helen McKenzie was 
whiter. The standards are perfectly domed and firmly held. 
The falls, flaring and broad, the firm, smooth texture of the 
blooms, and the perfect placement on the well branched stalks 
place this iris at the top in the white iris class. H. C., A. I. S. 
ivy, Jel, WML, AN. Mh SS GB, Stee tie $12.50 
HUMMING BIRD (Knowlton 1952)M. Light and airy, the 
very ruffled flowers of Egyptian buff and white have great 
appeal in their luminous color harmony. The crisp fluted 
standards are buff, firmly held by the strong midrib. The 
broad flaring falls are white, lightly bordered with the buff of 
the standards, and the center of the flower is illumined by a 
deeper glow accentuated by the short orange beard. The 
flowers have firm texture, and are poised on strong well 
branched stalks. A charming iris. H. C., A. I. S. 1950. H. M., 
PX, Weds), Ges, 210) aha, $8.00 
HURRICANE (Craig 1949) M. Immense broad flaring flow- 
ers of toughest texture. Almost a self of pale powder blue, 
suffused in an exotic manner with touches of a darker blue. 
The color pattern is fascinating. This beautifully formed, 
very floriferous iris is rated by many A.I.S. Judges as the 
best Oncocyclus hybrid from Mr. Craig. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. 
38 in. $10.00 
HYBLAZE (H. F. Hall 1952) M. The color of many red iris 
has a tendency to thin out and fade under hot sun, and the 
flowering stalks are inclined to be short and not too well 
branched, but Hyblaze has overcome these failings. It is a 
tall two-toned red of large size, and has splendid carrying 
qualities in the garden. The dominant color of the firmly 
domed standards is chrysanthemum crimson. The broad 
arched falls are oxblood red, bordered with the same bright 
tone of the standards. The whole effect is a rich deep red with 
firm substanced flowers that withstand the elements to a 
marked degree. Well branched stalks. 40 in. $12.50 
ILLINOIS (D. Hall 1949) M. A beautiful creamy yellow self 
of fine texture and great purity of color. The standards are 
crimped, the falls flaring. The large flowers have firm sub- 
stance and are evenly spaced on extra well branched stalks. 
Floriferous and vigorous growth. H.C., A.I.S. 1946. H.M., 
AGH ae.) sare Onn, $2.50 
INDIAN RED (H. F. Hall 1949) M. Colorful and with great 
garden value, this tawny tan and bright Pompeian red al- 
ways attracts the attention of garden visitors. The very 
broad and full standards are a blending of pecan brown and 
Pompeian red giving a coppery rose effect. The large ex- 
tremely flaring falls are bright Pompeian red bordered with 
a decided ruffle of light pecan brown. Rich gold beard. Few 
iris have the brilliance of this boldly flaring red iris. The 
flowers have heavy substance, and the stalks are very sturdy 
and well branched. 36 in. $4.00 
JANE PHILLIPS (Graves 1950) M. This beautiful blue is a 
child of the famous iris Helen McGregor. A very clear blue self 
with well domed standards, arched and smoothly finished, the 
semi-flaring falls are lightly fluted at the edges. Firm tex- 
tured and of exquisite color, it possesses that mark of distinc- 
tion that is a characteristic of so many iris bred by Dr. Graves 
and his able assistant, Edward Watkins. This iris has been 
tested in many parts of this country as well as in England 
and is in high favor wherever grown. H.C., A.I.S. 1947. 
Jol, lites, ANG I AS TID, AN, I ts Hel, Se ale ANS Mis Ae IG, SE 
19525.) ocuins $8.00 
JULIET (Kleinsorge 1946) M. This iris has been described 
as one of the most colorful and fiery blends of the present 
day. The large flowers have a basic color of flame copper 
suffused with shades of salmon, and its center area and beard 
are of the brightest burnt orange. Increases rapidly. H. M., 
AS IS) 1947. * 36) in: $1.50 
KATIE BELLE (G. Douglas 1947) M.L. A large lustrous 
blend. Similar in color to Brown Thrasher but much more 
brilliant. A most floriferous iris with ruffled firm substanced 
flowers on sturdy well branched stalks. 38 in. $1.50 
KEENE VALLEY (K. Smith 1949) M. This large flowered 
iris has been described as a more refined edition of Blue 
Valley. It is deeper in color with the large blooms of ruffled 
flaring form evenly spaced on sturdy well branched stalks. 
Jel, Wiles No Jie Ss JRE), YAO) san, $12.50 
KEZAR LAKE (Knowlton 1951) M. A clear medium blue 
that was named for the beautiful Maine lake where for many 
years the Knowltons spent their summers. The first time 
I saw this iris I was impressed by the blueness of its color. 
A self with large flowers that is more blue and without the 
self veining that is found in Great Lakes, one of its parents. 
The wide standards are domed and firmly held by the strong 
midrib; the rounded falls are broad and flaring with a slight 
fluting at the edges. Tall with almost perfect branching, this 
iris withstands rain, sun and wind unusually well. H. C., A. 
I, Sy WS Vals Whos JN I, Se TIED, BY hat, $9.00 
KIKI (Graves 1951) M. Among the many fine blue iris cre- 
ated by the late Dr. Graves and Edward Watkins, this clear 
blue was selected by them as having distinctive merit. This 
descendant of the iris, Helen McGregor, is a much deeper blue 
with great clarity of color and over all there is a frosty 
sheen that sparkles and glistens in the sunlight. A self of 
deeper tone than Jane Phillips, it has the characteristic touch 
of refinement that Helen McGregor passes on to her progeny. 
Today there are many blue iris, but Kiki represents a dis- 
tinct step forward in the breeding of finer blues. 8 to 10 heavy 
substanced flowers on sturdy well branched stalks. ern: 
10.00 
LADY BOSCAWEN (Graves 1946) M. A very large clear 
white self with broad fluted standards and extremely flaring 
falls delightfully ruffled. The flowers are well spaced on 
tall graceful stalks. An iris that always impresses one with 
its purity of color and beauty of form. H. C., A. I. S. 1943. 
He Mee AL eS. 19460An Me AS Ts. 1948. 42) im. $1.50 
LADY LOUISE (Graves 1947) M. L. Distinctive in both color 
and pattern, the large, broad ruffled standards of Colonial 
buff (Ridgway) are roundly domed and firmly held by the 
very strong midrib. The falls are iridescent white with a 
clear fluted border of Colonial buff, widening each side of the 
orange beard, and blending in to the slightly deeper buff of 
the styles. The fascinating buds are an added attraction with 
their olive yellow coloring contrasting strongly with the Lime 
green midrib, and showing plainly the ruffling of the flowers 
even in the folded buds. Firm substanced flowers, four way 
branching stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1947. 44 in. $4.00 
LAKE SHANNON (De Forest 1945) M. Clear medium blue 
with broad petaled flowers and superbly branched stalk that 
allows three flowers to be open at one time without any 
crowding. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. 36 in. $1.50 
