12 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
LELA DIXON (G. Douglas 1949) E. We need blue plicatas 
that have a clear color pattern, good branching, and sturdy 
stalks that will not blow down at the slightest provocation, 
and this iris meets these requirements. A seedling of Blue 
Shimmer, it has lost the flexible stalk, but kept the color. 
The stalks have excellent branching. It is hardy and a good 
grower. 36 in. $3.50 
LIGHTS ON (Lapham 1946) M. The clean cut flowers are 
of uniform color with no veining to detract from the smooth 
finish. Medium in height, but very pure red in color. H.M., 
AX. Me IS IGG, axe}. thal, $2.00 
LYNN LANGFORD (D. Hall 1946) M. The color of this iris 
is most distinctive with its orchid pink tones, enlivened by 
the golden throat and beard. The flower is large, of good 
form, and the color is most pleasing. A lovely iris of charm 
and refinement. 156. Co, Ne lS TNS, JEL WE, JN IGS. UA) 
IN, Wher JN Us Sy USO, S18 alin. $2.00 
MAGIC SAILS (Nesmith 1951) E. M. A huge rounded flower 
of very pale blue with especially strong firm substance. A 
cross of Helen McGregor and St. Regis, it has inherited many 
fine qualities from both parents, and has been greatly admired 
by many A.I.S. judges. A self with the exception of the 
beard which is very pale yellow heavily tipped with white. 
The whole slightly ruffled flower has a silvery lustre not 
found in many pale blue iris. This seedling was very ac- 
curately described by Mr. Dolman in the Oct. 1949 A.I.S. 
Bulletin and has lived up to the praise given it on page 46. 
The flowering stalk is sturdy with good branching, the foliage 
clean and the growth vigorous. H. M., A. I. S. 1951. pen 
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MARY ELLEN (McKee 1947) L. The Ox-blood red flowers 
(Maerz and Paul) are very large and have great depth of 
color. The closely domed standards are firmly held. The falls 
are wide, velvety, flaring, and finished with a ruffled marginal 
edging of Rosy red. H. C., A. I. S. 1946. H. M., A. I. S. 1947. 
40 in. $1.50 
MASKED BALL (Buss 1949) M. A most unusual and attrac- 
tive plicata that has received high praise in the midwest. At 
a distance it gives the impression of a reverse amoena. The 
closely domed standards are heavily flushed and veined with 
deep rich purple while the semi-flaring falls of pure white 
are bordered with the same purple as the standards. Good 
substanced flowers, strong well branched stalks. H. M., A. I. 
Sb IQ, BH) alia. $4.50 
MATTIE GATES (Sass Bros. 1946) M. L. Similar in color 
pattern to the iris Golden Fleece, but much brighter and deep- 
er in tone. The standards are lemon chrome; the falls have 
a white center broadly bordered with the same clear yellow. 
A delightful iris with firm wax-like substance. H.M., A.I.8. 
1946. A. M., A. I. S. 1950. 38 in. $5.00 
MAYTIME (Whiting 1950) M. L. A lilae pink amoena of 
clean fresh coloring. The wide standards are clear orchid 
pink, the broad flaring falls are deeper in tone. A new color 
combination that has won high praise. Good branching and 
orowthe He Mi. Aa Ios) 1950) 36uin- $15.00 
MEDICINE MAN (Graves-Watkins 1952) M. L. Most iris 
fanciers think of the iris bred by the late Dr. Graves and Ed- 
ward Watkins as being mostly blues and whites, but now we 
have a new color break coming from these two well known 
hybridizers. It is a large rich golden brown of flaring form 
set off by the orange beard. Late blooming with heavy sub- 
stanced flowers that are well spaced on tall exceptionally 
sturdy stalks, it gives an effect of brilliancy not often found 
in brown iris. It was named by Edward Watkins for Dr. 
Graves as a fitting tribute to his many years of medical serv- 
ice in New Hampshire. 40 in. $12.50 
MELODY LANE (D. Hall 1949) E. Soft golden apricot 
flowers of large size and long form. The heavy and brilliant 
tangerine beard is in sharp contrast to the mellow peach tones 
of the bloom. A new color break in the Hall iris. H.M.., 
A S950 Acie Am Low Ob2qoonlmne $5.00 
MIMOSA GOLD (Douglas 1947) M. L. Anyone that has 
seen mimosa or acacia in full bloom can visualize the bright 
sparkling effect of this brilliant yellow. The flowers are clean 
cut and smoothly finished, with firm domed standards and 
flaring falls. This iris sets a standard for late blooming 
yellows, not only for its firmly textured flowers, but for the 
spacing of the five way branching stalks. 38 in. $4.00 
MIOGEM (McKee 1947) M. A most unusual blend of wine, 
Fuchsia red, and blue intermingled with brownish tones, giv- 
ing a bright iridescent effect that is very fascinating. H. C., 
BX Vi TS ISHS, Tel, iE, A IGS ey, BO tim, $1.50 
MORNING BLUE (Jory 1948) E. Massive blue Onco-hybrid 
that will afford competition for Blue Valley. It is tall and 
well branched carrying the form of Lady Mohr, but larger. 
The color is a clear lavender blue with the typical Onco 
veining in a slightly deeper shade of blue. Good substance, 
sturdy in growth. 40 in. $3.50 
MOUNT HERMON (Lowry 1945) M. There are many white 
iris, but this cool thick textured iris ranks with the best. 
The flowers are exceptionally well balanced with closed 
cupped standards, and a distinct silver edging. The broad 
falls are semi-flaring with no markings around the pale 
lemon yellow beard. A lovely iris with a delicious flagrance. 
1st, (Ces Ale Jin Se Ie, Tei, WM ANS IES IGS, 42 chia, $1.50 
MT. McKINLEY (Schreiner 1947) E. M. An early flower- 
ing variety coming from Amigo and Wabash with blooms 
slightly larger than those of Wabash, and with better 
branching. 38 in. $1.50 
NANCY HARDISON (G. Douglas 1945) M. L. So many pinks 
have an orchid tone but this iris is definitely a peach pink 
with the softest blending of pale yellow concentrating in 
the beard and heart of the flower. The flowers have firm 
substance, evenly spaced on four branching stalks. H. C., 
JNo Me Sy IHS, BG: sha. $2.00 
NEW SNOW (Fay 1946) M. This iris is well named for 
it is Just as pure in color as newly fallen snow. The flowers 
are large and ruffled, with no venations. Just the full bright 
yellow beard that emphasizes the purity of the bloom. Tall. 
WIN Jorae ave! uals. Jel, (ay, JN. Il Sh, eS. Je, Wis JN. J, NS, 
1194 Gee Aen Vice AG lan onal O48 eer Olin $2.50 
NORTHWESTERN (F. Cook 1952) M. I pay great homage 
to the originator of this iris the late Dr. Franklin Cook, a 
courageous and gallant gentleman. This majestic royal purple 
is a splendid example of his work in breeding better iris. A 
clear pure self even to the hafts and beard. The large flowers 
are firm textured, and are well placed on tall sturdy stalks. 
A thoroughly hardy iris of great beauty. H. M., A. I. S. 1951. 
BY) iia, $12.00 
OLYMPIAN (G. Douglas 1948) M. Imposing and quite dif- 
ferent, this handsome iris is most resplendent in the garden. 
It is a bi-tone with perfectly domed standards of buff lightly 
blended with rose. The flaring and very broad falls are rosy 
brown with a deeper velvety flush of rose in the center. The 
flowers are very large of heavy thick substance, and have 
great weather resistance. 42 in. $3.00 
ON GUARD (C. Carpenter 1949) M.L. Large full flowers 
of warm yellow softened to a lighter tone in the center of the 
falls and a slight infusion of old gold at the haft around the 
full yellow beard. The firm standards are cupped and closed, 
the broad falls are semi-flaring and lightly ruffled at the 
edge. The whole flower has a delightful picoted border that 
adds to its individuality and charm. A good grower, it has 
been tested in many parts of the country. H.C., A.I. 8S. 1948. 
Vals Wiley ANG Ils Ss WEY aka) aie, $4.00 
ORANGE GEM (McKee 1948) M. A large deep orange yel- 
low with full standards and broad semi-flaring falls. The 
whole flower is slightly ruffled and the color is intensified 
by the full orange beard. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. 40 in. $4.00 
