FAERMOUNT 
GARDENS 233 
Spuria Iris 
This beardless group is not well known, but really contains some of the 
most attractive, delicate flowered irises of the genus. Most of them bloom 
after the peonies have passed and are a great addition to the garden. 
AZURE DAWN (Nies 1942). A blue lavender flower of uni- 
form color except for a pale yellow patch on the falls. 50 in. 
$2.00 
BATHSHEBA (Washington 1936). Medium sized flower of 
white and yellow, flaring falls and deep yellow signal. $3.00 
BLUE ACRES (Mrs. T. A. Washington 1948) L. Full broad 
petaled blooms of palest Windsor blue (Ridgway). In effect 
it is a self with large cupped standards and almost hori- 
zontal falls. An exquisite shade of blue with a frosty sil- 
very lustre on the heavily substanced petals. Dainty and 
charming. Strong clean foliage. 45 in. Sold out for 1955. 
$4.00 
BRONZSPUR (Nies 1941). The combination of sepia, old 
gold, and yellow is most unusual and pleasing. Lovely for 
flower arrangement, under artificial light. 55 in. $2.00 
DUTCH DEFIANCE (Nies). Very large bold, blue flowers 
that attract a great deal of attention. Splendid in form, 
finish, and substance, its charm is enhanced by a yellow 
signal patch on the frilled falls. 38 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1945. 
A.M., A.I.S. 1949. $3.50 
EUPHROSYNE (Mrs. T. A. Washington 1931). A very 
bright bluish purple of delicate fairy form, with a clear yel- 
low signal on the falls. Very floriferous with several flowers 
open at one time on well branched stalks. 40 in. $3.00 
FAIRY WAND (Washington 1931). Old gold tinted with 
light blue; large flowers on tall erect stems, well above 
foliage. One of the best. 45in. Sold out for 1955. $4.00 
GOLDEN AGATE (Nies) Rich yellow undercolor with a dark 
brown overlay and a broad brown band running entirely 
around the blade, giving the effect of a golden brown flower. 
36 in. $1.50 
GRAMINEA. Species from Europe; blue-purple; odor of 
ripe apricots; charming for flower arrangement. $1.00 
GOLDEN SCEPTRE (Mrs. T. A. Washington 1948). An iris 
of distinction, and the most beautiful yellow Spuria that I 
have seen. The flowers have an under color of cream, heav- 
ily flushed with glowing yellow. The blooms are broad in 
form and charmingly fluted on both standards and falls. Tall 
well branched. Withdrawn to increase stock I can now offer 
it in limited quantities. 42 in. $10.00 
HAZY HILLS (Washington 1931). S. deep delft blue; 
F, hazy blue with old gold flush. Brilliant yellow signal and 
throat. Styles are smoky blue and old gold. 4 ft. $3.50 
LUMIERE (Washington 1936). Semi-erect standards of 
white with yellow midrib; Falls very flaring, of pale chrome- 
yellow with deeper yellow signal. Luminous center to the 
flower. 4 ft. $2.50 
MONTEAGLE (Washington 1936). Bronzy red purple self 
with yellow halo and deeper yellow signal. S. semi-erect; 
F., flaring. Late blooming. Glowing color. $3.00 
RUSSET FLAME (Nies). A vigorous free flowering Spuria 
of rich russet coloring. Especially good as a cut flower. 
Fa Me eAve lens On 0.6 40uin- $3.00 
SKYLINE (Washington 1936). Misty gray blue flowers with 
semi-erect standards and flaring falls. Soft canary yellow 
halo and long deep yellow signal. Charming. $2.50 
SUNNY DAY (H. P. Sass 1932). A tall gleaming yellow 
spuria of great beauty and form. H.M., A.I.S. 1936. $2.00 
WADI ZEM-ZEM (Milliken). Huge flower of heavy textured 
deep cream. A great favorite on the Pacific coast. H. M., 
Aw Is Ss: 1952. 55 an: $2.00 
ZEPHROSO (Nies). Lovely light honey colored flowers with 
a rosy overlay. Large firmly textured and delightfully ruf- 
fled, very graceful and floriferous. Stock Limited. $10.00 
Siberian Iris 
BLUE CHARM (Sass 1932). Beautiful large flowers of 
clear light blue. Lovely for flower arrangement. 36 in. $1.00 
CAESAR’S BROTHER (Morg. 1932). The darkest and best 
Siberian; black pansy-purple; tall and late blooming. H. M., 
A.I.S. 1936. Morgan Award 1953. 40 in. $1.00 
COOL SPRING (W. L. Kellogg 1940). A charming: Siberian 
with many flowers on widely branched stalks. The standards 
and styles are pearly blue. The very horizontal falls are 
much deeper on the upper part, blending out to the pearly 
blue of the standards. H.M., A. I.S. 1951. 30 in. $1.50 
ERIC THE RED (Whitney 1944). This brilliant red is truly 
an iris to attract the eye for it is the finest, most distinctive 
Siberian that has been produced. The flowers are extremely 
large with broad flaring falls of intense wine red. The stand- 
ards are large and of the same glowing red. Many, many 
flowers on tall well branched stalks. H.C., A.I.S. 19438. 
H.M., A.I.S. 1944. A.M., A.I.S. 1946. Morgan Award 
1952. 42 in. $2.00 
GATINEAU (Preston 1932). A wonderful clear blue iris 
with extremely large flowers on tall, sturdy stems; out- 
standing. $1.00 
HELEN ASTOR (Whitney-Kellogg 1938). A very lovely 
and distinctive variety. S. are wide and slightly fluted on the 
edge. F. are broad and round of rosy red with a white halo 
near the throat which is flushed with blue. H.M., A.I.S. 
194 Ieee AS Mi, ALL, S219425) 930) in: $1.00 
KENOGAMI (Preston 1938). A striking dark blue of stately 
habit. A great addition to the garden. 40 in. $2.00 
MOUNTAIN LAKE (Gersdorff 1938). A delightful clear 
medium blue self with semi-erect standards and flaring falls 
which are slightly ruffled at the edge. The center of the 
flower and styles are lighter blue. The flower has a crisp, 
cool appearance that is most effective in the garden. H. M., 
INo SS, SBS ENOL, ANG GIS IGEZE axS aha $2.50 
OTTAWA (Preston 1928). A very distinctive iris with bright 
blue standards and falls in sharp but pleasing contrast to 
the white center of the flower. A. M., R.H.S. 1928. 36 in. 
$1.50 
ROYAL ENSIGN (H. F. Hall 1951). Bright flowers that 
carry well are always welcome in the garden, and this stun- 
ning new Siberian has great life and beauty in its unusual 
combination of color. The standards are lilac purple (No. 
031), erect and firm, the rounded falls are the same color 
as the standards with a sea blue area (No. 043) in the heart 
of the flower. Full firm substanced flowers and excellent 
branching. A very brilliant iris that is a valuable addition 
to the Siberian group. H.M., A.I.S. 1953. 38 in. $6.00 
SNOWCREST (Gage 1932). Tall white; large perfect flowers. 
lols Wilks ANe He Sy RL. $1.00 
TROPIC NIGHT (Morgan 1937). A new Siberian which sur- 
passes Caesar and Caesar’s Brother in beauty, form and 
color. The finest real deep blue. H. M., A. I. S. 1951. Mor- 
gan Award 1954. 40 in. $4.00 
TYCOON (Cleyv. 1988). The largest Siberian iris to date. 
The huge flowers of violet blue are of splendid proportion 
and are outstanding in the garden. H.M., A.I.S. 1956. 
Morgan Award 1951. 38 in. $2.00 
