SIERRA SKIES (Schorfman, '54) Each $4.00 



Here we have the blue of a bright blue skv, the large blossoms 

 superbly held on tall stems, the wide falls flaring gracefully. This 

 lovely Iris is in great demand as one which comes nearest to spectrum- 

 blue.' 38 inches. HM AIS, 1954; AM, 1956. 



SILVERTONE (Hall, '59) Each $10.00 



A beautifully proportioned silvery pale blue— almost white— with 

 tangerine beard. There is a slight hint of orchid in the color of this 

 very large Iris. It has been used by Mr. Hall to obtain a wide range 

 of seedlings in pale orchid and blue-white tints with tangerine beards. 

 This is a parent of "Step Forward.'" Heavy stems. 36 inches. HM 

 AIS. 1960. See page 49. 



SKY CRYSTAL (Sass, '55) Each $5.00 



Wide Gardenia-like white with a slight blue cast, lightly ruf- 

 fled. A cool but quite spectacular new Iris. 38 inches. HM 

 AIS. 1955. 



SOLID GOLD (Kleinsorge, '51) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



The deepest yellow imaginable, without actually being orange 

 rather than yellow. Huge in size, very wide at the haft, ideallv 

 formed and supremely branched. Height over 3 feet. It is the 

 parent of Full Reward and Front Page. HM AIS. 1951: AM, 

 1953. See page 26. 



SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass, '44) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



This grand red is one of the finest dark Irises of recent years. Beau- 

 tifully formed, the color is aptly described by the name. A deep 

 bronze-gold beard accents the richness of the plush-like falls. Height 

 3 feet. HM AIS, 1944; AM, 1947. See page 37. 



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SOUTH PACIFIC (Smith, '54) Each $3.00 



Famous light blue, introduced at one hundred dollars per rhizome. 

 Regarded by many judges as the best of its color, it is perfectly form- 

 ed, bright and silkv, 40 inches tall. The beard is almost white. HM 

 AIS, 1954; AM, 1958. Shown on page 54. 



SPANISH FANDANGO (Kleinsorge, '51) Each $1.50 



A swirling and ruffly affair in brilliant coppery yellow" and vivid 

 chestnut-red. Those familiar with the variety Mexico will recognize 

 this as a lively improvement on that popular and distinct Iris. Span- 

 ish Fandango is a rampant grower, easily reaching 4 feet, with plenty 

 of good wide branching and lots of big frilled blossoms. All eves will 

 be upon it! HM AIS, 1952. 



SPANISH PEAKS (Loomis, '47) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



One of the really great new Irises of the day, from the hybridizer 

 who gave the world the famous Elmohr. Spanish Peaks may prove 

 to be the supreme white of all— a pure clean flower of immense pro- 

 portions. It has everything, including giant size, graceful form, tall 

 stems and perfect branching. HM AIS. 1948; AM, 1950. 



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SPOTLIGHT (Schreiner, '52) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



A rich golden orange-yellow of impressive size and stature with won- 

 derful branching and flowers of ideal form. There is a bright patch 

 of white on each fall, just below the beard. Certainly a spotlight in 

 the garden! 40 inches. 



SAVAGE (Craig, '49) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Broadly flaring flower in a new and different shade of red— a subtle 

 blending of bronze and magenta. A real eye-catcher with brilliant 

 color hard to describe. 34 inches tall. HM AIS, 1951. 



SHEIK OF ARABY (Wickersham, '60) Each $17.50 



When you see this grand new blend you will just instinctively think 

 of Persian rugs and the Arabian Nights! A symphony in muted 

 violets, bronze and copper, its gorgeous colors might aptly bedeck a 

 Prince of the storied Middle-East. The very large flowers lack noth- 

 ing in either form, substance or width of petal that goes into the 

 making of a perfect Iris. Stems are strong and sturdy, the branching 

 well placed. Height is about 36-38 inches. Shown on page 54. 



SHY MERMAID (Kleinsorge, '58) Each $6.00 



A tall, stately rose colored flower with tawny russet hafts and style 

 arms. The beard is bronze-oiange. The falls flare widely and are 

 gracefully ruffled and curled at the margins. Flowers are large and 

 placement along the sturdy, well branched stems is ideal. Height 

 36-40 inches. 



SPRING CHARM (Hall, '58) Each $6.00 



Standards are pure bright pink, the falls a sort of buff-pink with 

 heavy reddish beard. This is an exceptionally large Iris, the petals 

 broad and smoothly tailored, rounded in form and the falls flare 

 gracefully. Very late, over three feet tall, with heavy stalks and large 

 foliage. If you like them big. and still not coarse, you will really go 

 for this one! 



SPRING FESTIVAL (Hall, '58) Each $10.00 



This is shown on page 45 in as nearly exact reproduction as our en- 

 gravers have ever turned out. It is not a deep shade of pink but is 

 rather a definite appleblossom tint with heavy geranium-red beards. 

 The flowers are very large, faultlessly formed and slightly ruffled. 

 Stems are tall with the blooms widely spaced. It has both character 

 and color of its own which set it apart from such distinguished va- 

 rieties as May Hall. Lynn Hall and Pink Chimes. Plant growth is 

 robust and it increases rapidly. Height 36 to 40 inches. HM AIS, 1958. 



STATEN ISLAND (K. Smith, '47) Each 75c ; 3 for $2.00 



Generally regarded as the finest true variegata of all. Standards bright 

 golden yellow, falls velvety red, edged with a very narrow band of 

 gold. 38 inches tall. HM AIS. 1948; AM. 1951. 



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