FAIRMOUNT GARDENS i 
SPELLBINDER (K. Smith 1952) M. L. This iris is well 
named for it has a pleasing and unusual arrangement of 
color, The standards and underside of the rather flaring 
falls are cool naphaline yellow, so that against the light they 
have a chartreuse tone, but the top surface of the falls is 
oyster white giving the effect of a reverse bicolor. The 
green gold lines at the haft, together with green midrib of 
the standards intensifies contrast of color. The entire Hower 
has a picoteed and fluted edge of bright yellow gold that 
is most attractive. 34 in. $10.00 
SPELLBOUND (Linse 1951) M. A nicely ruffled flower of 
very heavy substance and good form. ‘Ine color is copper- 
red with a golden flush or overlay. A striking and handsome 
flower, with clove fragrance. H.M., A.I.S. 1952. 42 in. 
$6.00 
SPOTLIGHT (Schreiner 1952) M. L. Tall and colorful, this 
rich gold toned iris has been described as a larger and better 
Ola Kala. A self except for the touch of white just below the 
full orange beard. Stock Limited. 40 in. $7.50 
STARFIRE (Wills 1954) E.M. Yellow iris play a most 
important role in our gardens for they are needed to en- 
liven the whole color scheme. Starfire is a child of Star 
Shine and has inherited the very firm substance of its 
parent. The deep golden yellow standards are broad and 
full and heavily tluted. The falls flare widely and are very 
ruffled with the same deep yellow, bordering a lighter area 
around the rich gold beard. The color pattern, flaring form, 
and extreme ruffling is most pleasing. It is different from 
other yellows in the garden. 38 in. $9.00 
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 individ- 
uality. 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. 
M., A.I.S. 1949. A.M., A.I.S. 1951. Award of Iris of the 
Year of Most Perfect Form, at The English Iris Soc. Show 
na TSS. XS ita. $4.00 
STATEN ISLAND (K. Smith 1947) M. A very brilliant 
variegata with bright gold standards and velvety red falls 
that are edged with the same yellow as the standards. A. M., 
RovaleHlonty SOC L050 eA eA leon Gola Sean. $3.00 
SUE REVELL (Douglas 1953) M. L. Most attractive in color 
and form, this flaring blue is a cross of St. Regis x Lake 
Shannon. It has inherited the broad full petals of St. Regis 
with the wide branching from Lake Shannon. A Flax Blue 
self with strong cupped standards, lightly ruffled, and so 
broad that they almost encircle the styles. The flaring falls 
are firmly textured and very wide at the hafts, while the 
white tipped beard and frosty sheen give added beauty to the 
crisp flowers. Medium in height, and very free flowering, it 
increases rapidly, and makes a clump completely covered by 
the clear blue flowers. 30 in. $7.50 
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. 
Heo, ALE S91 9502. M., A..la5./1952)- 39 lin. 
3 for $11.75 $5.00 
SUMMIT (Stevens 1951) M. This white and yellow amoena 
has greater color contrast than any of the New Zealand 
amoenas. The standards are white and the falls deep yellow. 
Tall and well branched, it is a distinct addition to this class 
of iris. 40 in. $5.00 
SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge 1948) E. M. An impressive 
and brilliant iris of blazing golden flame, flushed with bur- 
nished gold. Large full flowers and good branching. Win- 
ner of the President’s Cup at the National A.I.S. Meeting in 
OA Evie Ar Leo O49 An Me AS Obl seo ine o2-00 
SUNSET GLOW (H. F. Hall 19538) M. L. A handsome Gar- 
net Brown self with the uniform color carried throughout the 
flower with the exception of the beard that is rich orange. 
The standards are large and firmly held by the strong mid- 
rib, the falls are semi-flaring with a thick velvety surface. 
Few iris have the deep dark beauty of this lustrous iris that 
has no tendency to bleach under most adverse weather con- 
ditions. Hardy and vigorous growth. 39 in. $8.00 
TALLY HO (D. Hall 1949) M. Deeper in color than any of 
the flamingo pink strain from Mr. Hall, it is one of the most 
valuable parents for increase in size and variation in color. 
The upper part of the falls is close to the bright color we find 
in fuchsia toned orchids. The standards and lower part of the 
falls are of a lighter shade. Large flowers, heavy substance, 
and medium branching. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 34 in. $5.00 
TECHNICOLOR (Whiting) M. A brilliant ruby red self that 
has received much favorable comment. A child of Garden 
Glory, the finish is not quite as smooth as that of its parent 
but the color is much nearer to a true red. Hardy and a good 
grower. H.M., A.J.S. 1950, 34 in. $5.00 
THE CITADEL (Watkins-Graves 1954) M. A magnificent 
white that is larger and if possible more pure white than 
Helen McKenzie, one of its parents. It has no trace of any 
other color even in the heart of the flower. A very large 
flaring bloom with great symmetry of form and nicety of 
finish. The standards are broad and full with large falls 
spreading widely. The whole flower has a vellum-like tex- 
ture. An iris that has been especially admired ever since its 
first blooming, and many iris enthusiasts have eagerly 
awaited its introduction. The whitest of all white iris. Sturdy 
stalks in keeping with the large flowers. H.C., A.I.S. 1953. 
He Me, Avi. 8.1954, 38 in. $22.50 
THOTMES III (Kleinsorge 1950) M. A huge flower of glis- 
tening golden tan with a hght bronze beard. An imposing 
iris of sturdy flaring form and excellent growth. H.M., A. 
Wa$S5 GEL, 8 Wiles JNG Ii Ja}, 410) nia $7.50 
TINTED PORCELAIN (Brown 1952) M. A large firm flower 
of deep pastel lilac with a smooth porcelain-like finish, and 
over all a sparkling luster. It is a self with the color evenly 
suffused throughout the bloom. The standards are closed, 
and the falls broad and flaring. The sturdy stalks are widely 
branched with no crowding. A notable iris that is vigorous 
and gives a new tone of color in the garden. 36 in. $8.00 
TOP FLIGHT (D. Hall 1953) M. More deeply colored than 
Temple Bells, but more apricot than yellow. The standards 
and falls are about the same shade, and the thick beard is 
fiery orange-red, an unusual iris. H.M., A.I.S. 1953. 34 in. 
$7.50 
TRADITION (K. Smith 1953) M. A clear lavender-blue self 
without any other color showing at the hafts. The large 
flaring ruffled 6 inch flowers are exceptionally well spaced 
on very tall sturdy stalks. Reminds one a bit of Violet Har- 
mony in color, but it is taller, and a more flaring flower. 
Alj| a0 8) $12.50 
TRANQUILITY (Fay 1950) M. Large milk-white flowers 
with white beard. Round full petaled flaring falls and domed 
standards. The haft is wide and clean and the blooms are 
carried on perfectly branched stalks. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 
JN MEG AN US. WG. Gis ana $5.00 
