22 FATRMOUNT 
GARDENS 
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eApogan Irises 
Loutsiana Iris and Hybrids 
ABBEVILLE REDS. These are collected plants and are in 
varying shades of red. I am fascinated by their unique form 
and great beauty. The styles are roundly curved and re- 
semble a quill with the stamen peeping out from the center. 
Most of the flowers have recurving petals and sepals that 
show the “quilled” styles to great advantage. The blooms 
are handsome. Tall with good branching. 36 in. $1.50 
BIG DOVE (G. Douglas 1950) M. L. Huge recurving flowers 
of palest pastel lavender (R.H.C.) with a smooth wax-like sin- 
ish. Broad sepals and petals with almost no signal line. Tall 
strong stalks with good branching. The dove gray flowers 
have a silvery luster that is both different and pleasing. 
Hardy and vigorous growth. 388 in. $4.00 
CADDO (Trichel 1950) M. L. Distinctly different both in 
beauty and perfection of form, this vibrant red-bronze has 
won high acclaim from all that have seen this handsome 
Louisiana hybrid. The flowers are rounded and very flaring 
with a large rich gold, almost circular signal patch on the 
heavy substanced petals. The stalk is strong and sturdy, al- 
lowing four flowers to be open at one time with no bunching 
or crowding. Thus it is an ideal variety not only for exhi- 
bition but also for beauty in garden planting. Hardy and of 
rapid increase. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. Mary Swords Debaillon 
Award 1950. 36 in. $2.00 
CAJAN JOYEUSE (Thomas Geo. 1943). The large flowers 
open deep brilliant rose, gradually lightening to bright rose 
pink. It blooms very freely over a period of several weeks. 
One of the brightest. 30 in. $1.00 
CARDINALIS (McMillan 1943). Very firm flowers of bril- 
liant cardinal-scarlet opening out almost flat with long nar- 
row yellow crests. The flowers are large and are borne on 
gracefully curving stems. One of the most floriferous of this 
class of iris. 386 in. An Abbeville Red. $2.00 
CAROLINE DORMON (R. Dormon 1948). An uncontrolled 
hybrid from seeds grown by Mrs. Ruth Dormon. The heart 
of both sepals and petals is pale yellow, shading out to soft 
rose red at the edges and tips. A delightful iris that is ar- 
resting in its beauty. 38 in. $1.00 
ELIZABETH WASHINGTON (Washington 1931) M. The 
bluest iris of this class that I have seen and one that I am 
delighted to list again in the catalogue. A full semi-flaring 
flower of Bluebird blue (R.H.S.). A self except for the cen- 
ter of the bloom that is a cool white with chartreuse flush. 
Petals flaring and strong with small yellow signal and 
slightly darker blue line below. Sepals upstanding, styles 
fringed blue. A beautiful iris. H.M., A.I.S. 1933. e in. 
3.50 
EMMA SAMPLE (Trichel 1951). Pink or rose flowers al- 
ways attract attention in the garden, and it is especially 
true of this rose iris set off by a very showy gold signal. 
Tall with evenly spaced pretty flowers held well above the 
foliage. 39 in. $3.50 
GIANT YELLOW ABBEVILLE IRIS. These are collected 
iris of soft creamy yellow coming from a group of Louisiana 
iris with lush foliage and strong, well branched stalks. The 
broad flowers rise well above the foliage and are most at- 
tractive. 40 in. Sold out for 1955. $4.00 
MAGNOLIA PETAL (Debaillon 1943). This delightful iris is 
well named for its large flowers of deep cream gradually 
shading out to white have the heavy firm substance of a 
magnolia bloom. It has very fine form and combines well 
with all colors. 30 in. $2.50 
MARY S. DEBAILLON (DeBaillon 1942). Collected by the 
late Mrs. Dan DeBaillon and named for her because it was 
her favorite iris. It resembles a tremendous orchid with 
sepals (standards) of Lavender rose, and petals (falls) of 
Orchid pink with broad yellow signal. A stalk with three 
flowers open at one time is a thrilling sight. 36 in. $2.50 
HAILE SELASSIE II (Trichel 1951). Dark, rich, and hand- 
some, this very deep maroon is even more brilliant than its 
parents Haile Selassie and Dark Mystery (an almost black 
seedling) and combines the good qualities of both. The dower 
is a self with the very velvety broad sepals enlivened by the 
intense gold signal patch. Full open flowers on erect stems, 
it is free flowering and increases rapidly. 34 in. $4.09 
JEUNE FILLE (Debaillon 1943). Frilled white flowers with 
recurving petals. Floriferous and very lovely. 30 in. $1.50 
LILLIAN BOULDIN (Trichel 1951). Chosen by Mrs. Trichel’s 
daughter to bear her name, this rich tan pink is so full of 
brilliant warm glowing tones that it stands out in any plant- 
ing. The dominant colors are deep salmon and golden tan 
with the 5 in. flowers well spaced on stalks that rise above 
the foliage. 35 in. $4.00 
MARY LOVE (Washington 1931). Pinkish lavender flowers 
of orchid shade; wonderiul color and form. 24 in. $2.50 
NAKATOSH (Trichel 1953) M. L. This iris is named in re- 
membrance of the Natchitoches Tribe of Indians who inhab- 
ited a large part of North Louisiana before the Spanish, 
French and English invasion of their country. It comes from 
the same cross as Caddo, but is quite different in form and 
color. The flowers are firm textured with flaring recurved 
blooms, very creped and ruffled. The sepals are red, and the 
petals rose with a striking gold signal patch that gives added 
brilliance to this glowing bicolor. The growth is strong, and 
it is adaptable to dry or wet growing conditions In 1952 at 
the Louisiana Society Show it was entered in the Bicolor 
Class, where it won the First Award under the name ‘‘Trichel’s 
' Big Crested Red. Hi M., A. IS) 1954.- 30 in. $7.50 
NEW ORLEANS (Debaillon 1942). A collected species of 
rose pink with long recurving segments. A very lovely pink. 
Domine $2.00 
PEARL RIVER WHITE VIRGINICA. A collected iris that 
Mrs. Mary DeBaillon first sent to Mrs. Trichel. It has re- 
ceived so much favorable comment that Mrs. Trichel and I 
think it should be introduced to the public. A pure white 
that Mr. Geddes Douglas said is the most beautiful and im- 
pressive white beardless iris that he has seen. 26 in. $4.00 
RUTH DORMON (Trichel (1950) M. This iris is considered 
by many Louisiana iris experts as the best pink beardless 
iris that has been produced. Mrs. Trichel describes it as “the 
pink of a young baby’s palm.” It is a flower of soft flesh pink 
close to true pink in color effect with no signal patch. The 
tall straight stalks rise well above the foliage. A self of 
great beauty and charm. H.M., A.I.S.1950. 36 in. $4.00 
SIBYL SAMPLE (Trichel 1950) M. L. Wide spreading five 
inch flowers of almost mahogany red that soon after opening 
change to bright soft rose, but retain all their brilliance 
and substance, thus making a two-toned effect on one stalk 
that is unique and very attractive. A self except for the nar- 
row yellow signal. It is free flowering and of good increase. 
Lovely for flower arrangement or in the gardens. 36 in. $2.60 
SILK AND SATIN (Nesmith 1953) L. A Southern iris hy- 
brid of my own breeding. It comes from (Coweta [Wash.] x 
Lavender seedling). A light Cobalt Blue flaring flower of 
especially sparkling and satiny finish that gives a frosted 
lavender effect in the garden. The blooms have a narrow 
light yellow signal, and are well substanced. A thoroughly 
hardy iris of rapid increase and very clean foliage. Excel- 
lent branching. 365 in. $5.00 
SUSIE KLINE (Trichel 1951). This beautiful iris was named 
for Mrs. Susie F. Kline, an eminent garden authority in Nor- 
thern Louisiana, and under the name Big Crest Mauve was 
greatly admired by Mrs. Guy Rogers, and mentioned in her 
article, “Meeting at Lafayette,’ in the July 1950 A.I.S. 
Bulletin. The flowers are clear rose-mauve with a wide tri- 
angular gold signal patch. The blooms are large, of firm tex- 
ture, measuring 5 in. or more across and are carried on tall 
sturdy stalks. 35 in. $3.00 
