FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 7 
CANOBIE (Barker 1955) M. L. Crystal clear as the lovely 
New England lake whose name it bears, this iris is distin- 
guished by the clarity of color and definite style of form and 
finish. The nearest color in the chart is Buttertly Blue (645/3) 
and it is an absolute self even to the beard, with very closely 
held firm standards and wide hafted horizontal falls. A de- 
lightful silvery light blue with a cool crispy finish, very heavy 
substance and a texture of extreme smoothness. Withstands 
sun, rain and wind to a marked degree. Sets seeds and pollen 
fertile. 36 in. $15.00 
CALYPSO (Douglas 1955) M.L. Tall, dark and handsome is 
probably the best way to describe this iris, certainly it is one 
of the best varieties for in spite of the depth of color it has 
a lustrous sheen that gives it great garden value. A deep 
Amethyst Violet (385) self with closely domed standards and 
flaring falls. There are no venations and the color extends to 
the very heart of the flower, even the styles and full beard 
are of the same tone. It is not a somber iris for a velvety 
luminous brightness adds life and brilliance to this firm sub- 
stanced and especially well branched iris. It blooms profusely 
and is hardy both in New England and the South and under 
number 801A has attracted many iris fans. 38 in. $15.00 
THORWALD (Knowlton 1955) M. L. Unique in color pattern, 
this large broad petaled orange blend is an impressive varie- 
ty of sturdy form and substance. The standards are Yellow 
Ochre (07/3) lightly ruffled and firmly held. The fluted flaring 
falls have a base color of Yellow Ochre flushed at the center 
with Spanish Orange (010/2) around the rich orange beard. 
The colors are so intermingled that it is difficult to describe, 
but it is a rich colorful blend that flowers with great freedom 
on tall well branched stalks. 39 in. $15.00 
SAILOR HAT (Henderson 1955) E. M. Mrs. Henderson has 
christened this iris Sailor Hat, and while the flower is as firm 
and flaring as an old time sailor hat, yet I do not think it real- 
ly portrays the fascinating form of this clean cream and white 
bloom that is a quite different and charming flower. Picture 
a crisply styled bloom with broad firm standards of light 
cream and flaring falls of white with a contrasting neat yel- 
low ruffling that gives a jaunty whirl to the very border and 
you will have some idea of its beauty. Another fascinating 
touch is the yellow color on the underside of the white falls 
that is reminiscent of Star Shine. When it first bloomed the 
late Mr. Junius Fishburn expressed warm approval of it. 
Exceptionally floriferous, firm substanced, and well branched. 
It received an H. C., A. I. S. 1954 under the number 49-8. 
Soyine $15.00 
Beardless Iris Introductions for 1955 
MOUNTAIN STREAM (Hodson 1955) M. This Siberian iris 
is most appropriately named for it 1s truly a lovely sparkling 
blue as cool and clear as a rippling mountain waterfall. The 
standards are erect and firm and the rounded flaring falls 
have a definite white area at the heart. Fine form, substance 
and branching this iris is a welcome innovation in the Sibe- 
rlan group. 24 in. $6.00 
SNOW WHEEL (Hodson 1955) M. A tall and stately white 
of beautiful form and finish. It is the largest of the white 
Siberians with erect standards and broad falls that have a 
horizontal spread with a smooth chalk-like finish. The flowers 
resemble pure white butterflies charmingly poised on sturdy 
graceful well branched stalks. A distinct addition to the 
Siberian class. 38 in. $6.00 
VISTA VIOLET (Nesmith 1955) M. Harmoniously blended 
flowers with lovely symmetry of form, this Louisiana hybrid 
of my own breeding is distinct in color tone from any other 
that I have seen. The petals are Amethyst Violet (85/2), 
very broad and full. The sepals are Amethyst Violet (35/3) 
with darker violet signal. Styles are violet with lighter edge. 
Thoroughly hardy, exceptionally well branched and very flo- 
riferous. 38 in. $8.00 
ROYAL TOGA (Nesmith 1955) M. Unique, yet beautiful is 
probably the best way to describe the color combination of 
this Spuria. The standards of Campanula Violet (37) are 
very erect and firmly held. The falls are white, clearly veined 
with the same violet of the standards with long raised bright 
yellow signal. Firm textured standards and semi-recurving 
falls. The decided contrast between standards and falls is 
most effective. Parentage, Purple seedling x Blue Rocket. 
42 in. $10.00 
DRESDEN BLUE (Nesmith 1955) M. Attractively formed 
and lightly ruffled, this Spuria is one of the most lovely in 
the garden. The standards are light Gentian Blue (42/2) up- 
right and firmly held. The falls are semi-recurving with an 
under color of white delicately veined with the same blu2 as 
the standards, and flushed with cream around the yellow 
signal. Styles white with mid-rib of Gentian Blue. Firmly tex- 
tured flowers of great charm and refinement. 42 in. $10.00 
Hemerocallis Introductions for 1955 
Colors taken from Wilson Horticultural Chart 
LATE SUMMER AND FALL DELIVERY 
STARBRIGHT (K. Smith 1955) We need many yellow hem- 
erocallis for the lighter colors are essential in greater quanti- 
ty than the darker ones. This is a large star-shaped flower of 
Buttercup Yellow (5/1) that has great garden value. The 
blossoms are beautifully formed with broad petals of remark- 
ably heavy substance and are carried on tall stately five 
branched scapes. A lovely flower. dorm. July-Aug. 43 in. 
Net $15.00 
VITALITY 8-21 (K. Smith 1955) The name is most descrip- 
tive of this distinctive flower for it is filled with life and 
vigor. The base color is Persimmon Orange with chevrons of 
Pansy Purple (928/1) on the petals but not on the sepals. 
The large star-shaped cup is Cadmium Orange (8/1) with the 
sepals very recurving, petals flaring and ruffled. The charm 
of the flowers is in their informal grace and intense showy 
color. Open evenings. semi-ev. July. 30 in. Net $20.00 
