SHARKSKIN (Douglas, 1942) Each ^2.50 



A silky white Iris of near perfection in all details. Chosen by some 

 judges as the very finest white of all. it has large size, heavy texture 

 and purity of color to commend it. Inside the throat there is a glis- 

 tening yellow flush. 44 inches tall. HM AIS, 1943; AM, 1946. 



SNOQUALMIE (Brehin, 1938) Each 60c 



A solid deep cream; even in tone, large in size and of leathery texture. 

 Creamy Irises tie into the garden picture well and are admirably used 

 with the reds and Variegatas as well as with the blues and purples. 

 This is one of the best, hardy and free blooming. 



SHARON KAY (DeForest, 1946) Each ^6.00 



An extraordinary "pinky" Iris of great size and delectable soft color- 

 ing, most uusual in the oval shape of the great flowers and in their 

 bright orcliid-like shade. Style arms are white tinted lilac and the 

 beard is white tipped orange inside the throat. Magnificent as a 

 clump. Height 38 inches. 



SNOW CARNIVAL (Graves, 1942) Each ^3.00 



A very large pure white with the ruffled finish of wind-blown snow 

 drifts. Fluted standards and wide flaring falls ruffled at the edges. 

 Heavy texture and all other good qualities combine to make this a 

 top-notch white. HM AI.S. 1942; AM. 1944. 



SHOW GIRL (Nelson, 1945) Each ^2.25 



A blush-rose blend from Rameses crossed with Prairie Sunset. Stand- 

 ards and falls the same shade of rose-pink but the heavy beard and 

 haft are intense orange. Tall and floriferous. 



SIEGFRIED (H. Sass, 1936) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



Pale sulphur-yellow, etched with stippling of purple-brown threads. 

 A very popular yellow Plicata that is both large and tall. HM AIS, 

 1936; AM, 1938. 



SNOW FLURRY (Rees, 1939) Each ^L25; 3 for ^3.50 



.Standards pure icy white, beautifully ruffled. Falls big, broad and 

 pure white. They are waved and crimped at the edges, semi-flaring 

 and abundantly produced on stems reaching 4 feet. Early and long 

 lasting. Note the color plates on pages 19 and 32. 



SNOWKING (H. Sass, 1935) Each 35c; 3 for 90c 



Regal in bearing, with broadly flaring great white blossoms lit with 

 gold in the throat. Heavy of substance, bold and strong in growing 

 habit. HM AIS, 1936; AM, 1937. 



SIERRA BLUE (Essig, 1932) Each 35c; 3 for 90c 



A soft, clean, enamel-like blue. It is of tall and stately habit, some- 

 times reaching over 5 feet, with many buds to the stalk. Deeper in 

 tone than Shining Waters and more hardy. In 1935 it won the Dykes 

 Medal and is a consistent flower show winner. 



SIERRA SNOW (Kleinsorge, 1939) Each 75c; 3 for ^2.00 

 A hardy white of pure, clean color; very attractive spreading form, 

 and with wavy edges on the falls. Over 40 inches tall, widely branched. 

 \'ery scarce. 



SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass, 1944) Each ^5.00 



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

 Beautifully formed, the color is aptly described by the name. No haft 

 venation and a deep bronze-gold beard accent the richness of the 

 plushlike falls. Height 3 feet. HM AIS, 1944; AM, 1947. Shown in 

 color on page 32. 



SONRISA (DeForest, 1942) Each ^2.50 



(Slippery pink with yellow undertone having a metallic finish. Very 

 wide segments, rounded form with slightly flaring falls and unusually 

 large flowers. Difficult to describe, but we regard it as next to Casa 

 Morena in merit among all DeForest introductions. HM AIS, 1945. 

 See color plate on page 44. 



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