14 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
QUEEN’S TASTE (G. Douglas 1952) M. This excellent gar- 
den iris occurred as a by-product of amoena breeding. Its pa- 
rentage is Criterion (Extravaganza X Wabash) X Olympian. 
One of its charms is its new and lovely combination of color. 
The well domed standards are lavender-pink with strong mid- 
rib. The semi-flaring falls are a rich tone of blended red. The 
color combination is most pleasing and the flowers have ex- 
cellent carrying qualities in the garden. The flowers are 
heavy substanced, the branching of the stalk is exceptionally 
good, and the growth vigorous. The flowers are nearly twice 
the size of most amoenas and are fertile both ways, there- 
fore they should be valuable as an amoena parent. Everyone 
that has seen this iris has been impressed by its beauty and 
great individuality. 38 in. $15.00 
RADIATION (D. Hall 1948) M. Beautiful in color and form; 
in my estimation this is the finest iris that Mr. Hall has pro- 
duced. It is a self with large firm substanced flowers of 
glistening orchid pink with perfectly domed standards and 
flaring falls set off by the deep tangerine beard. The stalk 
is well branched and sturdy. H.C., A. 1. S, 1947. H. M., A.I. 8. 
IVS ANS Wiley ANG Ile SS, UO, BA tia, $8.00 
RAINBOW ROOM (J. Sass 1946) M. A remarkable blend, 
so named because it seems to contain all the colors of the 
rainbow. The standards are antimony yellow. The falls 
are bordered with the same yellow, merging into lilac 
toward the center with a metallic blotch at the end of the 
bright yellow beard. Good substance. H. C., A. I. S. 1945. 
TEL, Why AY, 1 So ey, ANS INI, ON, Il, SS Il. BX pam $4.00 
RED MAJESTY (G. Douglas 1946) L. The color is deep 
Eugenia rose. The blossoms are large of rather rounded form 
with standards flushed yellow at the base of the strong mid- 
rib, the falls semi-flaring, overlaid with the same rich yellow 
around the thick yellow beard. The perfect placement of the 
flowers on the five way branching stalk allows four flowers 
to be open at one time with no crowding. H. C., A. I. S. 1945. 
HH. M:., A. 1) S: 19485" “42 in: $2.50 
RELENTLESS (P. Cook 1948) M. L. Rich and colorful, 
this deep red self lives up to the high standard set by this 
prominent hybridizer. The firm textured flowers are a 
smooth even red with no venations at the haft. A very hand- 
some iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 32 in. $3.00 
RICH RAIMENT (Craig 1949) M. This fine formed flaring 
flower comes from a long line of breeding with plicatas. A 
rich and deeply colored plicata with an all over “fancy” 
pattern. The garden effect is a rich red brown that is quite 
different from any other plicata. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. ry. a: 
RILLA GABBERT (C. Carpenter 1946) M. Rarely will you 
see an iris that is so rich in jewel-like freshness and beauty as 
this rose and gold blend. It is half way between Daybreak 
and Prairie Sunset in garden effect and does not fade or lose 
its substance under most trying weather conditions. Wide low 
branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. 39 in. $2.00 
ROCKET (Whiting 1945) E. M. The standards are pure deep 
chrome, and the falls are orange chrome, shaded a bit lighter 
at the edge. The flowers are large, broad petaled and of firm 
substance. Strong well branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. 
JING Won Zo Ue Ss UE ats} 20 $2.00 
RUSSET WINGS (J. Wills 1946) M. A heavy substanced 
flaring flower of smoothly blended gold, copper and apricot 
giving the effect of a glowing russet self. The standards are 
beautifully formed and firmly held, the falls are very flaring, 
delightfully ruffled at the edges. Bright in color, the flowers 
glow and sparkle even on cloudy days. H.C., A.I.S. 1945. 
H. M., A. 1S: 1946. A. ME, ALI. S. 1952. 38 in. $2.00 
SARAH GOODLOE (G. Douglas 1949) M. L. Rarely do we 
see an iris that has such rich elegance as this tall and stately 
one. This is due to the solid almost black-maroon color and 
the very velvety finish of the flowers. A long flower with 
arched and highly domed standards of deep maroon. The 
falls are semi-flaring of the same color as the standards, 
hut with a deep velvet flush that extends into the heart of 
the bloom. The stalk is tall, strong and well branched. A very 
finished iris with excellent carrying quality in the garden. 
Vale (Cs 2Ne Tin tS TIAN, TBI IMI Ne Ila So IUSZIS), Sis} Tay, $4.50 
SARAH LEE SHIELDS (Graves 1951) M. This beautiful 
pure white is a child of the famous white, Lady Boscawen, 
but it is taller, better branched and much more ruffled. The 
standards are cupped and closed, the falls flaring. The heavy 
ruffling gives the blooms a light airy appearance that is most 
pleasing. This iris has been highly praised in England and is 
up for trial and award at Wisley. Sturdy well branched 
stalks, a distinctive white of great charm and refinement. 
18l;, (Coy No Us Sie IGG, TEL WL Yo th Sb UL, 21) abo. $8.60 
SEAFARER (Buttrick 1949) M. L. The name suggests the 
clear blue water of the sea and is most appropriate. All that 
have seen this iris praise it highly and are impressed not 
only by the clarity of blue color, but by the perfection of 
form and sturdy growth. It is a true self, smooth and free 
from self veining that so often mars the beauty of an iris. 
The color is clean and pure and more blue than any of the 
newer blue iris of similar color depth. The standards are 
firmly domed with no tendency to open at any time. The 
falls are flaring and in excellent proportion so that the 
flowers structurally present a most pleasing appearance. 
Smooth firm substanced flowers, fine low branching. H.C., 
BN Mle So UBMs, VBI, I. JEN, Th Si, Us XS} isa, $9.00 
SILVER SUNLIGHT (G. Douglas 1949) V. L. A perfect 
name for this lovely and unusual iris. Fascinating in combi- 
nation of color with the large domed standards of clear golden 
yellow on the outside and white on the inside. The flaring 
falls are white on the upper surface and yellow on the under- 
side. There is a silvery lustre enveloping the whole flower 
that sparkles and glistens in the sunlight. 36 in. $5.00 
SNOW CRYSTAL (J. Wills 1947) M. The most lovely flower 
that I have ever seen on a white and blue plicata. Large in 
size with perfectly domed standards, and widely flaring falls, 
its great distinction lies in the striking contrast of the intense 
blue styles and crests with the pure whiteness of the standards 
and falls. Heavy textured flowers. H.C., A.I.S. 1945. 
Jeb, Wik, ANS Ib Si, WEY. Bs tit, $1.50 
SPOTLIGHT (Schreiner 1952) M. L. Tall and colorful, this 
rich gold toned iris has been described as a larger and better 
Oia Kala. A self except for the touch of white just below the 
full orange beard. Stock Limited. 40 in. $12.00 
STAR SHINE (J. Wills 1949) M. L. Deep cream, white, and 
pearly blue are so skilfully combined that the flower has the 
iridescent gleam of lustrous pearls. An iris of great indivi. 
duality. The deep cream or buff-yellow standards are broad 
and domed, the white flaring falls have a suggestion of blue 
in the center, and an edging of the same color as the stand- 
ards. Very firm substanced flowers and exceptionally sturdy 
well branched stalks. It has great distinction both in quality 
of flower and arrangement of color. H. C., A. I. S. 1948. H. 
Wile, Gat, thy Sie IG, AN WN, ANy TI, Si GEL, = XB aha, $6.00 
ST. REGIS (W. Caldwell 1947) M. An iris that might be 
termed an “aristocrat” in the very light blue class for it is 
quite different in form, carriage, and substance from any 
other in this group. The standards are roundly domed with 
crisp ruffling. The falls are very flaring with firm fluted 
borders. Charming and delicate in color, the flowers have 
balance and beauty to a marked degree. H.C., A.I.S. 1944. 
160, Wlo5 ANG tk, Sy IQS, BS ara, $2.00 
SUMMER SONG (Nesmith 1951) M. Brilliant and glowing 
this iris has great carrying qualities in the garden. A self 
of very deep orange buff (No. 507 Wilson Horticultural 
Chart) with perfect flaring form. The standards are domed 
and closely held; the heavy substanced falls are almost hori- 
zontal and the rich orange buff beard adds depth of color to 
the flower. The glowing luminous flowers seem dusted with 
gleaming particles of deep gold. The exceptional lasting 
qualities of the flowers kept them in perfect condition for 
three days when many iris in the garden were torn and 
broken. The color is lighter than Rocket but it is a more 
glowing flower and does not fade. Three branches and ter- 
minal, 8 to 10 blooms. Sturdy stalks and it increases rapidly. 
Vil KO; JNs Me Sh USO, BE, ME, AN I, Sh IOI, A) ta, $10.00 
