FAIRMOUNT 
GARDENS il 
BLUE OX (Craig 1949) M. This huge smooth lavender blue 
with leather-like substance is similar in color to the older 
blue iris El Capitan, and it does not show any trace of Onco- 
cyclus blood in its pattern. The strong sturdy growth and big 
bold flowers of remarkable substance suggest great possibili- 
ties in breeding new blue iris as it sets seeds easily. 30 in. 
$2.00 
BLUE PARAKEET (Waters 1950) M. L. This iris has great 
individuality and charm. A clear Chicory Blue with a very 
distinct olive haft that extends nearly an inch down the fall. 
The flowers are large and the stalks well branched. Heavy 
fragrance. H.M., A.I.S. 1953. 40 in. $4.00 
BLUE SAPPHIRE (Schreiner 1953) E. Beautiful in color and 
form this lovely blue self is a great addition to any garden. 
A broad full flower that is heavily ruffled on both standards 
and falls. The firm texture and glistening sheen gives it an 
individual beauty that is most inviting. Strong sturdy stalks 
and good branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1954. 40 in. $7.50 
BLUE SERENE (Wills 1953) M. The cross of Blue Rhythm 
and St. Regis has produced a charming iris that is more blue 
than Blue Rhythm, but in a lighter tone. An iris that is well 
described by the name for it is a clear light blue with great 
nicety of finish, and performs well each year. A semi-flaring 
flower of lightly ruffled form that is hardy and a good 
bloomer both in the North and South, it was especially ad- 
mired by the St. Louis visitors at the time of their National 
Wilexevermmes, ARIRRC. ANG Ie tS) IG. Net, ANSI S56 alee” sy aha. 
$9.00 
BREAKING WAVE (K. Smith 19538) M. A large ruffled 
pure white with the form of Lady Ilse. In cold weather the 
61% in. flowers sometimes have a slight touch of blue. A 
most appropriate name, for the very ruffled flowers give the 
effect of swirling sea foam, and it makes a spectacular clump 
in the garden. 40 in. $7.50 
BREAK OF DAWN (H. E. Sass 1953) M. The clear Orient- 
pink coloring reminds one of the first flush of dawn on a sum- 
mer morning. Firm substance and well branched, not only 
is this iris delightful in color, but it is a good parent. 38 in. 
$8.00 
BRIGHT HOUR (G. Douglas 1952) M. A beautiful outstand- 
ing amoena. The closely cupped standards are silvery white, 
charmingly ruffled. The styles are white, shading to cream 
at the base and the beard is clear yellow. The falls are vel- 
vety purple with a clear ruffled border of white extending 
two-thirds of the way around the falls. It has great distinc- 
tion in arrangement of color and quality of the flower. H. 
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BRONZE BROCADE (Nesmith 1948) M. L. The name is 
most descriptive of this lustrous warm blend of copper red, 
and tobacco brown. The standards are bronzy red, very 
broad and roundly domed with strong midrib. The semi- 
flaring and ruffled falls have a brown undercolor flushed 
Corinthian purple around the bronzy gold beard. There is a 
darker band of Kaiser brown bordering both standards and 
falls. Heavy substanced flowers. Strong vigorous growth 
with 10 or more blooms on 5 way branching stalk. H. M., 
A.I.S. 1948. 40 in. SOLES UME OIEDO 
BURNISHED BLACK (Nesmith 1954) L. This iris is a de- 
scendant of Black Satin and has larger, more flaring flowers 
and is later blooming. Many of the new “black” iris have a 
deep purple flush rather than toward the deep blue, but Bur- 
nished Black is as deep blue-black as its ancestor. An abso- 
lute self with ruffled standards, well domed and firmly held. 
The falls are broad and flaring, smoothly finished and have 
no haft markings around the full aconite violet beard. A 
cross of Barbara Adams x Gulf Stream, x Black Satin it is 
exceptionally well branched and does not fade under hot sun. 
The pollen is fertile, and it sets seeds readily. 39 in. $12.50 
CAHOKIA (Faught 1948) M. L. A beautiful light blue of 
very clear tone that deserves the warm reception it has re- 
ceived from iris enthusiasts in all parts of the country. A 
very lovely iris. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. A.M., A.I.S. 1951. 
40) in. $3.00 
BUTTONHOLE (Knowlton 1953) M. Petite and sprightly, 
this charming iris is a recessive plicata, coming from (Se- 
duction x Tiffany) x Bonanza. A very clear medium yellow 
with a small white blaze on the falls. On one of the last 
visits to the Knowlton garden of Dr. and Mrs. Tobie, they 
had been admiring this iris, and said it should be named, so 
Mr. Knowlton said, “What shall I name it?” and quick as a 
flash the Doctor replied, “Buttonhole”. A most pleasing name 
for this firm substanced iris that offers delightful possibil- 
ities for flower arrangement as well as border planting. 
13l, (Cos JAlgdi Sy I, AS hal $3.00 
CAMPFIRE GLOW (Whiting 1947) E. M. L. Described by 
the originator as a glowing ruby red, heavily infused with 
copper, giving the flower a metallic lustre. The flowers are 
wide petaled with firmly domed standards and rounded flar- 
ing falls. Firm substanced flowers, good branching. H.M., 
Ala ene OATimes On Ine $2.00 
CAPE COD (Knowlton 1954) M. This iris represents a great 
triumph in breeding for it is most difficult to create better 
Amoenas. The flowers have gleaming pure white standards, 
well domed, and delightfully fluted. The falls are semi- 
flaring of velvety red-purple with only a slight brownish 
flush at the haft, and almost no veining each side of the 
thick yellow beard. The blooms are clear and clean in color 
with strong well branched stalks. A beautiful iris of great 
charm and refinement. A cross of Extravaganza x Wabash, 
it has pollen, and is a distinct improvement in the Amoena 
oles, Tal Gig Ake TLL Sh U3, Tel, IMIG, ANS 1 Ss 1B, Solel uty ioe 
1955. Net $25.00 
CAROLINE JANE (De Forest 1951) M. A large flowered 
plicata, heavily ruffled with white ground, and violet edging. 
One of the loveliest of the new plicatas. H.M., A.I.S. 1951. 
38 in. $9.00 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1945) L. Most attrac- 
tive in color and form, this large flowered blend of pink, 
apricot, and tan, has won high praise from iris judges. The 
very large well substanced flowers are broad and full with 
decided ruffling on both standards and falls. H.M., A.I.S. 
Tyas, Ne IW AL I ISss TY | XS) ial $1.50 
CASCADIAN (Linse 1952) E.M. This child of Snow Flurry 
and Cloud Castle is an especially good white iris. A ruffled 
cool, crisp flower with extremely broad standards and the 
large falls have a chartreuse midrib visible from beneath. 
Buds have a bluish tinge, but the flower opens a cool white 
with a white beard. 36 in. $7.50 
CENTURION (Wills 1950) E. M. This rich burnished brown 
iris makes a most impressive clump in the garden. The 
standards are domed and closely held, the falls are rounded 
and semi-flaring with a very faint suggestion of blue just 
below the gold beard. A self with big round globe shaped 
flowers of firm substance and excellent carrying qualities. 
A handsome sturdy iris with good branching and clean 
growth. H. C:, A. IS. 1949. H, Ms A.T.S. 1950. 38 in. 
3 for $9.50 $4.00 
CHAMOIS (Kleinsorge 1944) M. Pure chamois in color, 
this very large flowered variety has a soft satiny finish that 
sparkles as if dusted with frost crystals. The flowers are 
beautifully formed with standards and falls waved at the 
edges. A self with no venations. H.M., A.I.S. 1945. A. M., 
AV IOS. 1948. 36 int $1.50 
CHERIE (D. Hall 1947) M. Large ruffled flamingo pink self 
of good form with brilliant tangerine beard. Gives a very 
pink effect in the garden. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. A.M., A.I.S. 
1949. Dykes Medal 1951. 34 in. $3.50 
CHERRY FALLS (Douglas 1953) M. L. Mr. Douglas in his 
breeding for Amoenas has had many interesting by-products, 
but none more so than this iris. It is a cross of (Extravagan- 
za x Paillaisse) x (Extravaganza x Wabash). Aglow with 
life and fire, the yellow standards are erect and firm, while 
the bright velvety red falls give dash and radiance to this 
sprightly flower. The blooms are well proportioned to the 
height of the sturdy stalk. A border iris that catches the 
eye in the garden. H.M., A.I.S. 1953. 24 in. $8.00 
