SABLE (Cook, 1938) Each $2.00 



Almost black; a uniform shade of deepest blue-black-violet, with 

 blue beard. Sable has every attribute that a fine Iris should possess; 

 large size, reasonably tall stalks, thick substance and a wonderfully 

 lustrous sheen. Everybody wants Sable. HM AIS, 1937; AAA, 1940. 

 Shown below. 



SALAR (DeForest, 1940) Each $2.50 



Creamy flesh entirely dominated by an overlay of salmon. A difficult 

 Iris to describe but the color effect is that of salmon. As large as 

 Happy Days and about the same form. Height over 3 feet. HM AIS, 

 1941 . 



SAMOVAR (Hall, 1941) Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 



Rich and brilliant burnished copper overlaid rose. Appears as a cop- 

 pery orange mass when viewed as a clump. The flowers are large 

 but stalks are somewhat short. Very floriferous and valuable for its 

 garden effect. HM AIS, 1941. 



SEADEEP (Thoie, 1937) Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



An excellent blue bicolor, with light blue standards of intense 

 color and velvety deep blue-purple falls. It is tall and well 

 branched, blooms prol if ica I ly and the very large flowers are 

 moderately ruffled. 



SHARKSKIN 'Douglas, 1942) Each $7.50 



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 glistening yellow flush. 44 inches tall. HM AIS, 1943. 



SHERIFFA (White, 1941) Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 



An onco-bred from Southern California which seems to be perfectly 

 hardy. It has tall stems reaching 3 feet or over, with several large 

 flowers per stalk. Color is rich and brilliant metallic violet, lightly 

 striated and with distinct blue blaze on the falls. HM AIS, 1943; 

 AM, 1945. 



SHISHALDIN (DeForest, 1944) Each $5.00 



A lusty growing blended self of orange, yellow and brown. Good 

 branching and 38-inch stems; brilliant color and flaring form. 



SHINING WATERS (Essig, 1933) Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 



Clear and clean blue, like the reflection of an azure sky in crystal 

 waters. Imposing flower and plant, 4 feet tall. A bit tender in severe 

 climates. Few plants. 



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