20 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
TREASURE CHEST (Douglas 1953) M. L. Mr. Douglas has 
produced several excellent yellow iris, but none with finer 
pranching, more brilliant color, and long season of bloom 
than this heavy substanced Saffron Yellow. It comes from a 
long line of breeding for yellows that has culminated in a 
very handsome flower. The large blooms are semi-flaring and 
well proportioned with firm texture and smooth finish. Twelve 
or more fiowers on exceptionally well branched stalks (4 
branches and terminal) make this an ornate iris of great 
color value in the garden. 40 in. $8.00 
VIGIL (J. Wills 1947) E. M. L. A very pure white with 
large blooms of smooth firm texture, the clean hafts are de- 
void of any markings. An iris that will appeal to iris lovers, 
not only tor its purity of color, but for its form and lasting 
qualities. The branching is wide, the stalks strong, a de- 
pendable bloomer. H.C., A.I.S. 1946. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 
38 in. $3.00 
VIOLET HARMONY (Lowry 1952) M. This large ruffled 
violet is a self colored iris except for a lighter flush at the 
haft and around the beard. The broad blooms have well 
closed standards with semi-flaring falls. The very firm tex- 
ture and extreme ruffling give it an airy grace seldom found 
in such a large flower. lts heavy substance with weather 
resistant qualities extend the season of bloom over an un- 
usually long period. The flower has pollen and sets seeds 
readily. A very handsome iris that was the center of atten- 
tion in the Lowry garden at the time of the National Meet- 
ing and was awarded The President’s Cup in 19538. H.C., 
JX, Ie Se IBN, Bl, Wl, ANS dig SS BY, A INE, Ale Ile Sb 
40 in. $10.00 
WEDDING BOUQUET (Buttrick 1952) M. Distinctive, in 
the crowded field of white iris, this large flowered self merits 
the attention of all iris enthusiasts who are looking for a 
white that has great individuality and beauty. The pure 
white ruffled flowers are broad, full petaled and heavy sub- 
stanced with especially well domed standards, and very broad 
semi-flaring falls. The chartreuse buds are fascinating, and 
as they unfold this color is on the underside of the falls, thus 
adding to the purity and charm of the flowers. The spacing 
of the blooms on the well branched stalk is most pleasing, and 
the growth is vigorous. Hardy and a good bloomer. H. C., 
AK MRIS IG, ILI, ANGI Sh Sy, ats in, $8.00 
WELCOME GUEST (Linse 1952) M. An amber and gold 
self. The haft and center are yellow gold merging smoothly 
and gradually into amber at the edges. The form is flaring 
and the falls are crimped and ruffled in an attractive manner. 
A glowing color that improves under hot sun. 38in. $10.00 
WELL CONTENT (Wills 1954) M.L. Lovely in form and 
finish the smooth flowers are majolica yellow overflushed 
with Empire rose and have great color appeal. The 
standards are a fusion of the two colors, and the broad 
rounded falls are of the same general tone with the Empire 
rose predominating around the thick yellow beard. ‘The 
whole flower has a luminous quality that adds to its beauty. 
Strong sturdy stalks and long season of bloom. 38 in. ain 
WHITE COCKADE (Nesmith 1953) E. Although we have 
many white iris, the distinctive rounded form, and early 
blooming habit of White Cockade merit its introduction. 1t 
is a sparkling white with firmly domed, broad ruffled stand- 
ards. The flaring falls are wide and rounded with a touch of 
light chartreuse at the haft just above the pale yellow beard. 
The buds are a cool pale green, and give a refreshing con- 
trast to the already opened flowers. ‘The blooms are excep- 
tionally well spaced on the sturdy well branched stalks that 
do not blow down under wind or rain. H.C., A. I. S. 1948. 
38 in. $7.00 
WHITE SPRITE (Cassebeer 1951) M. A very white iris with 
no trace of blue or yellow, even in the beard. The delicately 
ruffled flowers have an airy charm and grace that is most 
appealing. The firm textured blooms are nicely spaced on 
wind-resistant stalks. H.M., A.I.S. 1952. 38 in. $5.00 
YULETIDE (Nesmith 1954) M.L. Happily the blue flow- 
ered iris that are so necessary to the beauty of our gardens 
vary in shades and season of bloom. This one is cool light 
blue with a frosty sheen, that reminds one of the blue tones 
of frost erystals on a snowy Christmas morning. A self 
with roundly domed standards, closely held by the strong 
midrib. The falls are arched and flaring with delightfully 
ruffled edges. The light cream almost white beard adds to 
the clarity of color. Fragrant and free flowering, but with 
no crowding, it is a truly lovely clear blue with 8 to 10 
flowers on tall well branched stalks, that do not blow down 
under most adverse weather conditions. 39 in. $12.50 
ZANTHA (Fay 1947) E. M. Clear and clean, this deep yel- 
low self is most outstanding in the garden. Large beauti- 
fully formed flowers with strong, broadly domed standards, 
and semi-flaring velvety falls. Well branched stalks. Winner 
of the President’s Cup at the 1947 National Meeting of the 
AMIS. HO CsvAr le Se 19465 SH eMa AG Le Seal 94 eeAry Vee. 
I. S. 1952. 38 in. $2.00 
The Lilhput Hybrids 
Fairmount Gardens, Co-introducer with Brentwood Gardens. 
An amazing series of rather early iris for rock garden and front of the 
border planting that will add charm and color to any garden. 
HAPPY THOUGHT (Douglas 1953) M. Many iris enter into 
the parentage of this soft sulphur yellow self. Very florif- 
erous and the color is lovely. Fragrant. 10 in. $2.00 
LILLIPUT (Douglas 1953) M. L. (Helen McGregor x pumila 
blue). The tall bearded parent has given a great purity of 
color never seen before in small iris. The standards are 
light Lobelia-violet. The falls have the same color overlaid 
with a spot of deeper blue. White beard. Ruffled-flaring 
flowers. Fragrant. 15 in. $2.00 
LITTLE SHADOW (Douglas 1953) E. M. A deep blue- 
purple self with matching beard. The stalks and flowers are 
in perfect proportion with terminal flower above the foliage. 
Flaring flowers and good substance. Fragrant. 12 in. $2.00 
PAGAN MIDGET (Douglas 1953) M. L. A dark red-purple 
self with an almost black overlay of velvet around the haft. 
Beard light blue and very conspicuous. One of the last to 
bloom. Fragrant. 12 in. $2.00 
PIGMY GOLD (Douglas 1953) M. L. The color is bright 
chrome with very velvety flaring falls. A very brilliant self 
with good form and habit. Long season of bloom. Very 
fragrant. 10 in. $2.00 
Collection of all five 1953 Introductions $7.50 
JACK O’HEARTS (Douglas 1955) M.L. Rich and colorful, 
this violet self with a deeper overlay on the falls surround- 
ing the lavender beard is a distinctive break in color pat- 
tern. 8 in. $2.50 
TINKERBELL (Douglas 1954) E. A neat flaring blue with 
deeper blue spot in the center of the falls. The extreme 
ruffling of the flowers is most attractive. Lovely for border 
planting. 12 in. $2.50 
DARK STAR (Douglas 1954) E. This deep blue-purple is so 
floriferous that the plants are literally covered with blooms 
and thus it has a long flowering season. 12 in. $2.50 
SMALL WONDER (Douglas 1954) E. A clear medium light 
blue self of Helen McGregor parentage. Its smooth blue 
tones remind one of Helen in a smaller edition, but just as 
lovely. Free flowering and delightful in every way. 12 in. 
$2.50 
POGO (Douglas 1954) E. Bright and cheery, this one is a 
clear yellow with a red thumb print in the center of the falls, 
giving great color contrast. 15 in. $2.50 
PICTURE YELLOW (Douglas 1954) E. Delightful and dif- 
ferent, this two-toned yellow when it first opens is a bi-tone 
with the standards lighter than the falls. As the flower de- 
velops the standards become almost white, giving the effect 
of a yellow Amoena. 10 in. $2.50 
Collection of six varieties for $11.00 
