FAIRMOUNT 
EAST INDIES (K. Smith 1954) L. Arresting in its brilliance 
and vivid color pattern, it is one of the richest blends in 
recent years, and always attracts attention in the garden. 
The flowers are 4 in. by 6 in. wide, and the base color is 
Café au Lait with an iridescent overflush of violet and 
lavender. The broad full standards and falls are very 
crinkled and ruffled, giving an unusual fascinating effect. 
Especially well branched (5 branches) this exotic iris was 
highly praised at The New York Horticultural Society Iris 
Show in 1953. H.C., A.I.S. 1953. 40 in. Net $20.00 
EASTERMOHR (Weidner 1953) M. Blue irises are my favor- 
ites, and for several years I have been looking for an Onco- 
hybrid that was really blue, and in Eastermohr I have found 
it. It comes from a cross of William Mohr x Easter Morn, 
and it has inherited the color and excellent branching from 
the pollen parent. The flowers are large and ruffled, of clear 
medium blue with firmly cupped standards, and full semi- 
flaring falls. Tall, sturdy three way branching stalks, vigor- 
ous foliage, and strong rhizomes. The blooms are most pleas- 
ing in form, and it is the bluest Onco-hybrid that I have 
seen. A great addition to this class of iris. 40 in. Stock 
Limited. $18.00 
EXQUISITE (Nesmith 1947) M. It is a self of light Congo 
pink (Ridgway), the color intensified by the pink beard and 
deeper styles and crests. The standards are domed, and 
firmly held by the strong midrib. The falls are semi-flaring, 
and the absence of reticulations brings out the smooth wax- 
like finish of the flowers, while the very pink buds give added 
charm to the whole effect. Three way branching stalks. 
Ei GAG tol 044. sob In SOldl out Lom 19Dp: $2.50 
FALL VELVET (G. P. Brown 1950) V. L. A late fall bloom- 
ing iris. The standards are light purple flushed brown at the 
haft. The falls are velvety purple with a flush of brown at 
the edges. The flowers are long lasting, and the stalks 
sturdy. 18 in. $2.00 
FANTASY (D. Hall 1947) M. Charming and unusual, this 
orchid lavender has a most pleasing combination of color. 
The standards are orchid lavender, well domed and closely 
held. The semi-flaring falls are slightly deeper in color with 
a heavy golden yellow wash on the upper part, extending 
well into the throat. The tangerine beard gives a luminous 
quality to the flower. H.C., A.I.S. 1944. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 
Az Me, AL IOS. 19495 30 ine $3.50 
FRANCES CRAIG (Craig 1952) M. A mohr-hybrid with 
immense flowers of light greyed lavender well carried on 
tall stalks. Described by the originator as being tops in 
substance, quality and garden color. H.C., A.I.S. 1951. 
186, Wks Neds aba, 240) sia $10.60 
FRANCES KENT (De Forest 1951) M. One of the most 
charming iris that I have seen. The standards are cool 
cream with a flush of pink each side of the strong midrib. 
The falls are ivory with a suggestion of pink throughout. 
Medium size with especially firm substance and good 
branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1952. A. M., A. I. S. 1954. 38 in. 
Net $7.50 
GARNET GLOW (H. E. Sass 1951) M. Rich and warm in 
color this garnet-red self is entirely different from any other 
iris. A smooth rosy red, the full well formed flowers are 
made more brilliant by the red tangerine beard. A new 
break in color. H.M., A.I.S. 1952 36 in. $6.00 
GAY HEAD (Knowlton 1954) M. Really good variegatas 
are scarce, and Gay Head is the largest and most smoothly 
finished of any in this group. The full closed standards are 
clear medium yellow firmly held and ruffled. The broad and 
rounded falls are deep velvety maroon-red with a border of 
yellow extending clear up to the center of the bloom. The 
flaring falls are remarkably free of haft venations, and the 
deep yellow beard gives added brilliance. Few iris have the 
richness and garden value of this heavy substanced, well 
branched variety. H. C. A. I. S. 1953. H. M., A. I. S. 1954. 
36 in. Sold out for 1955. Net $25.00 
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GAYLORD (Douglas 1949) V. L. This large flowered 
Amoena was sold out the first year it was introduced, but 
now we have increased the stock to list it again in the cata- 
log. Tall and distinctive, with broad white standards, and 
flaring falls of rich blue-violet, edged with a narrow border 
of white. A very handsome Amoena with wide hafts and 
thick orange beard. It blooms freely on sturdy three 
branched stalks. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. 40 in. $10.00 
GAY SPRING (Knowlton 1953) M. Most attractive in color 
and form, this clear golden yellow seems to fill the need for 
a firm substanced yellow with great clarity of tone that can 
withstand the elements. A ruffled eye catching flower with 
well domed standards, and wide flaring falls. There is a lus- 
trous, almost velvety sheen throughout the bloom, and the 
deeper orange beard adds to the brilliant color. Described 
by a very prominent A.I.S. judge as “a heavily substanced, 
ruffled, flaring deep yellow of great intensity and fine style. 
It looks as if it might be the better, tougher Ola Kala so 
many breeders are looking for.” An excellent description of 
a very worthy iris. H.C., A.I.S. 1951. 38 in. $8.50 
GLOWING GOLD (Knowlton 1954) M. A most appropriate 
name for this deep yellow iris because it glows and glistens 
like sparkling gold. A cross of Golden Moon x Goldbeater, 
it has greater depth of color than the pollen parent, and a 
very broad haft with a flush of cream just below the deep 
yellow beard. The standards are rich yellow, firmly domed, 
and the styles are the same color. Firm substanced and 
with good branching it has a brilliance that makes it stand 
out in the garden. H.C., A.I.S. 1951. 38 in. $12.00 
GOLD ANTHEM (Douglas 1954) M. L. Yellow is a most 
necessary color in our gardens, and few iris have the abun- 
dant bloom of this high ranking exceptionally bright, clear 
yellow self with the color intensified by the bright yellow 
beard. The broad full petaled flowers are very sun resist- 
ant, and the tall widely branched stalks and long season of 
bloom give this iris special value both as a specimen stalk or 
as a clump in the garden. 40 in. $12.00 
GOLDEN HAWK (K. Smith 1951) M. A handsome bright 
primrose yellow self. The large blooms have gently ruffled 
standards and neatly tailored semi-flaring falls. The stalks 
are wonderfully branched and often there are seventeen well 
spaced flowers on one stalk, very smooth and well sub- 
stanced. H.M., A.I.S. 1952. A.M., New York Horticul- 
tural Society 1953. 44 in. $20.00 
GOLDEN MOON (Knowlton 1952) M. Most attractive in 
color and form, this deep yellow iris is especially adapted to 
front of the border planting. It is a self with rounded closed 
standards and flaring falls set off by a rich orange beard. A 
sturdy iris of rapid increase that blooms freely thus making 
a bright spot of color in the garden. H.C., A.I.S. 1951. 
34 in. 3 for $7.00 $3.00 
GOLDEN RULE (H. F. Hall 1950) M. L. Distinctive among 
the new orange and yellow iris this rather late flowering va- 
riety merits the attention of all iris enthusiasts that are 
looking for a near perfect yellow. The standards are broad 
and very firmly domed. The falls are flaring, broad and in- 
creasing in rounded form at the tips. Beard and styles same 
color as the rest of the flower. A deep aureolin self (R.H.C.) 
with a remarkably smooth finish, devoid of any venations and 
with a velvety flush on the falls. Well branched. 40 in. $4.00 
GOLDEN RUSSET (D. Hall 1946) M. The name is descrip- 
tive of the color, and it is one of the largest flowers in ex- 
istence, Tall with vigorous growth, it is spectacular in the 
garden. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. A.M., A.I.S. 1952. 40 in. $2.00 
GOLDEN SYMPHONY (Horton 1944) L. An unusual com- 
bination of color that is most intriguing. The standards are 
brilliant yellow; the falls heliotrope bordered with the yellow 
of the standards. Late flowering, with good branching. 
ES Mie eAvsl ase 950% 39) in: $2.00 
GRASMERE (K. Smith 1953) M. L. A large, very ruffled 
pale blue self with no striations. The standards are arched 
and closed with broad falls arched and flaring. Beard in- 
conspicuous and tipped white. Flowers are 6% inches wide 
with 5 branches. A most attractive iris. 42 in. $10.00 
