12 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
CHIQUITA (Knowlton 1951) L. The color pattern is similar 
to that of Amigo and Louise Blake, but the blooms are larger 
and more brilliant with the flowering stalks taller and much 
better branched. The very pale blue-lavender standards are 
closed and firmly held; the flaring deep velvety blue-purple 
falls are distinctly embroidered at the edges with the same 
almost white color of the standards. The firm textured 
flowers are exquisitely ruffled on both standards and falls. 
Few iris have the charm and grace of this late flowering near 
Amoena. H.C., A.I.S. 1949. H.M., A.I.S. 1951. 36 in. 
3 for $11.25 $5.00 
COLONIAL DAME (G. Douglas 1950) M. Cool and refresh- 
ing, this charming light blue has an airy grace that will ap- 
peal to all iris lovers. The full, ruffled standards are firmly 
held, the flaring falls are crisp and firm with delightful ruf- 
fling at the edges. Floriferous with well branched stalks 
and vigorous growth. H.C., A. I. S. 1949. 36 in. $2.50 
COLOR SERGEANT (H. F. Hall 1948) M.L. The broad and 
perfectly domed standards are a blending of malaga and an- 
tique ruby (Maerz & Paul). The flaring falls are antique ruby 
with deeper velvety flush, bordered by ruffled edges of lighter 
malaga. Beard deep brownish yellow. Handsome and out- 
standing in the ranks of rich deep reds, the large flowers 
have strong firm substance. 8 to 10 blooms on 4 way branch- 
ing very sturdy stalk. H.C., A.I.S. 1947. 40 in. 
3 for $7.00 $3.00 
COLUMBIA (Tompkins 1952) M. L. Crisply tailored flowers 
of flaring form and heavy substance. A true medium blue 
with broad full petals and great smoothness of finish. The 
stalks are well branched and carry plenty of buds, thus giv- 
ing a long season of bloom. H.M., A.I.S. 1952. 36 in. 
$12.00 
COPPER BEECH (Nesmith 1950) L. Few iris have the rich 
glowing tones and glistening finish of this henna and copper 
blend. The falls have an under color of copper rose with a 
Brazil red overflush on the semi-flaring falls. The roundly 
domed standards are a blending of these two colors set off by 
the old gold beard. The whole effect is a rich sparkling cop- 
per. Eight to ten flowers on well branched stalk. 38 in. 
3 for $3.50 $1.50 
COPPER GOLD (H. F. Hall 1952) M. The effect of this 
beautiful iris is a golden toned copper blend with enough yel- 
low in its pigment to enliven the whole flower. The general 
color reminds one a bit of El Paso. The blooms are free from 
venations and have no heavy markings that so often detract 
from the beauty of a flower. The firm textured flowers are 
smoothly finished, and the stalks have excellent branching. 
There is a coppery sheen enveloping the whole flower that 
gives it great individuality and charm. Described by a prom- 
inent A. I. S. judge as “the finest in this color class that I 
have seen.” 39 in. 3 for $13.75 $6.00 
CORONATION GOLD (H. F. Hall 1952) M. L. The most 
outstanding deep yellow iris that I have seen. It is a self of 
rich cadmium orange with exceptionally large smoothly fin- 
ished flowers of semi-flaring form. The whole effect is glow- 
ing golden orange with no trace of any other color, even the 
styles and beard are of the same tone. The firm substanced 
flowers that do not bleach or fade are nicely spaced on strong 
well branched stalks. 40 in. $8.50 
CORONATION RED (H. F. Hall 1953) M. L. This iris was 
one of the “high spots” in our garden last year. A bi-tone of 
glowing Oxblood Red with large flowers of very heavy sub- 
stance. The standards are very broad, and have a slightly 
lighter tone than the falls. The wide flaring falls have a lus- 
trous velvety finish, and are void of haft markings that are 
so often found in red iris. Rich orange beard. The color does 
not fade and the substance remains firm throughout the day, 
thus making it the most brilliant red iris that I have seen. 
Vigorous growth with wide branching. H.C., A.I.S. 1952. 
39 in. $8.50 
CORPORAL MARY (Graves 1949) M. This iris was named 
for Mr. Edward Watkins’ daughter who was in the WACS 
and served in the South Pacific, and was chosen by him as 
being an iris of special merit. Large firm flowers with pale 
lemon cream standards roundly domed, and broad flaring falls 
of white with a delicate tracery of cream at the edges. Full 
yellow beard. The firm textured blooms are well spaced on 
tall widely branched stalks. H.C., A.I.S. 1948. H.M., A.I. 
S. 1949. 42 in. $2.50 
CRITERION (G. Douglas 1951) M.L. Mr. Douglas has been 
very successful in producing fine amoenas and this one lives 
up to the high standard he has set in selecting seedlings for 
introduction. The well domed standards are white, faintly 
veined with very pale blue; the semi-flaring falls are clear 
blue-violet with a distinct edging of white in sharp contrast 
to the center of the falls. A prolific bloomer, it is the best 
amoena that Mr. Douglas has developed from the standpoint 
of breeding, for it sets seeds both ways. The firm substanced 
flowers are carried on strong, especially well branched stalks. 
Jal, Wigs HCI IDEA, ahs} abi. $8.00 
DAWN PINK (Nesmith 1953) L. Under seedling No. 48-10E, 
this late flowering pink has been praised by A.I.S. judges 
and garden visitors. Much deeper in color than Courtier, it is 
a bitone with standards of clear medium shell pink, and falls 
of rather deep azalea pink. The flowers have very smooth 
firm texture and do not fade under most trying weather 
conditions. A flaring heavy substanced bloom that has been 
acclaimed by many visitors as the pinkest iris in the garden. 
lal G5, AGS, A, BI I, ZNo II, Sh IG By, — XO ane $7.00 
DEMURE (Nesmith 1954) E.M. Demure and delightful, I 
do not know of any pink iris that has the same arrange- 
ment of color. The standards are Orient Pink, lightly 
picoteed at the edges. The ruffled and semi-flaring falls 
have a background of creamy white, lightly flushed at the 
haft with pink and pale yellow each side of the pink tan- 
gerine beard. Styles Orient pink with feathered crests. The 
whole effect is a reverse bi-color that has great charm and 
refinement. The firm substanced flowers do not fade and are 
borne on widely branched strong stalks that withstand wind 
and rain. 38 in. $12.00 
DESERT DUSK (Nesmith 1951) M. L. A richly colored 
blend of Vassar Tan and Kaiser Brown (Maerz and Paul) en- 
livened by the rhododendron blaze on the falls. The stand- 
ards are firm and closely held of lighter tone than the falls. 
The deep bronzy brown semi-flaring falls are set off by the 
iridescent purple surrounding the rich yellow beard. The 
flowers have very firm substance and the stalks are strong 
and especially well branched. An iris that commands atten- 
tion in the garden. 40 in. 3 for $5.75 $2.50 
DEVOIR (Wills 1953) M. This decorative iris is a medium 
rose-pink with a slight coppery infusion throughout the 
flower. The standards are closed and firmly held, the falls 
are semi-flaring with a touch of soft brown around the yel- 
low beard. A most attractive pink self with firm textured 
flowers nicely spaced on well branched stalks. Vigorous 
growth. 36 in. $6.00 
DISTANCE (P. Cook 1946) M. A very smoothly finished 
light blue with no coarse veining, and very few haft mark- 
ings. The whole flower has a misty silvery sheen that adds 
to its beauty. A flaring flower with firm substance. H. M., 
PX Meo tShy WEN, NS WIS, GN, Wot, AIM), SY8} Sia. $1.50 
DOLLY VARDEN (D. Hall 1950) M. A very attractive iris 
of light pink with a flush of salmon throughout. It is a self 
with no haft markings. The flowers are carried on sturdy 
stalks. A good parent for large pinks. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 
34 in. $7.50 
DRUM MAJOR (G. Douglas 1947) M. L. The falls of Ox- 
blood red (Ridgway) are large and flaring, bordered with a 
lighter red that is the same color as the standards. The 
standards are very broad and roundly domed, with firm sub- 
stance and clear color. The brighter red styles give an inner 
glow in pleasing contrast to the clean darker hafts and brown 
gold beard. 38 in. 3 for $4.75 $2.00 
DUTCH BOY (G. Douglas 1949) V. E. Here we have a very 
early blue-white that is thoroughly hardy and a dependable 
bloomer. The flowers are blue-white changing to cool white 
under hot sun, but always remaining crisp and firm. A worthy 
iris to commence the pageant of tall bearded iris. 38 in. $2.00 
