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SANDRINE (Sann-dreen') (Cayeux 1927) M. 38" 
S.F. A large flowered variety of fine form. S. 
fawn brown, shaded heliotrope; F. very large 
amaranth red, shading to a rosy mauve on the 
margin. A good variety. $ .40 
SAN FRANCISCO (Mohr 1927) M. 44" V.F. One 
of the finest iris in cultivation. Tall stems branch¬ 
ing low and wide like a candelabra, carry the 
many large fine flowers, of which both standards 
and falls are distinctly edged lavender blue. In 
size, shape and substance there is nothing to 
approach it; only the color pattern tells us it 
should be classified among the plicatas. 
Dykes Medal 1927, A.I.S. $1.00 
SANTA FE (Mohr-Mitchell 1930) An almost 
white Santa Barbara, with the same perfect form, 
flaring falls and fine substance. Faint blue when 
it first opens it changes to almost white. A dainty 
variety for the middle border. 
H.M.A.I.S. 1932. $1.00 
SELENE (Connell 1913) M. 40". A tall, pure 
white of extra large size and thick substance. This 
seems to be the hardy white that we have been 
looking for. It has no Ricardi or Mesopotamica 
blood and has come through two very difficult 
winters in our garden without a loss. This lovely 
newcomer bears the name Moon Goddess, so 
named because of its exquisitely luminous texture. 
$3.00 
SEN LAC (Bliss 1929) M. 40". An outstanding 
variety of a clear tone of claret red; the standards 
and falls are the same intense shade of red, and 
the bloom stalk is especially remarkable because 
of its splendid branching habits. A fine sort, 
highly thought of in England. $4.00 
SENSATION (Cayeux 1925) L. 48" V.F. Enor¬ 
mous flowers of perfect form. Tall, powerful 
stem and great substance. Falls stiff as a board 
and stand out horizontally. A self color, a won¬ 
derful corn flower blue. A glorious iris. This 
iris is becoming recognized as one of the finest 
in the world. For great height, perfect form, 
graceful carriage, wonderful poise and substance, 
there is nothing that appreciates it. $1.00 
SERENITE (Su-ren-ee-tay) (Cayeux 1931) A 
massive flower of fine shape and beautiful poise 
on four-foot stalks. S. buff with a lavender haze 
overlaid, golden yellow at the base; F. wide and 
flaring, soft pastel blue, of the tone known as 
Alice blue, edged with soft yellow. A beautiful 
combination of colors. $20.00 
Certificate of Merit. S.N.H.F. 
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SHASTA (Mohr 1927) M. 40". This very fine, 
pure white iris is not well enough known to be 
appreciated. It is named for Californias’ lofty, 
snow capped peaks. The stalks are well branched 
and bear the large white flowers proudly aloft. 
Perfectly hardy and one of the best whites in spite 
of its low price. $ .65 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1931) M. 42". A clear 
medium blue self unlike any blue we have seen. 
It is like the reflection of the blue sky in shining 
water. The firm wax-like texture and perfect fin¬ 
ish and poise of the falls and standards are en¬ 
hanced by a bright orange beard. The flowering 
stalks are straight and well branched. 
H.M.A.I.S. 1933. $5.00 
SHIRVAN (Loomis 1932) M. 36". A strikingly 
handsome new Bruno seedling, with a brilliancy 
of coloring which makes it stand out in our large 
plantings, as if a light was turned on it. The 
standards are a pale shade of lustrous brown, 
with yellow tones prevailing; the falls are semi- 
flaring and a rich, heavy red brown. The flower 
is of fine form and exceptional velvety texture. 
The name was suggested because the coloring is 
the same as is found in the exquisite Shirvanrug; 
it has the same glowing soft brown and yellow 
tones found in this rare rug. $7.50 
SIR MICHAEL (Yeld 1925) M. 48" S.F. Held by 
many experts as the world’s finest iris. It is a most 
striking variety, a magnificent grower with strong 
stems which are widely branched. The flowers 
are large and massive and remarkable for the 
fine color of the falls, a rich deep velvety purple. 
The standards are a clear lavender blue, slightly 
flushed copper and the beard a brilliant red gold. 
It is one of the world’s best iris. $ .75 
SOUVENIR D. LOETITIA MICHAUD (Soov-neer 
du Le-tee-shia Mee-sho) (Millet 1923) M. 54" S.F. 
The strong stems bear flowers of huge size and 
fine texture. S. lobelia blue shading at the edge 
to a paler blue. F. the same color beautifully 
veined yellow at the haft. The flower has a frosty 
look which adds to its beauty. We call it the 
“Incomparable Michaud” because we have never 
seen a light blue iris that compared with it. 
$ .30; 3 for $ .65 
SPRING MAID (Loomis 1932) M. 46". A tall and 
stately pink and yellow blend of beautiful fresh 
coloring. The flowers are large and well rounded, 
of clear rose pink, with a honey yellow flush 
through the center which is most entrancing. The 
flower stalks are almost four feet high and very 
strong and well branched. Its garden value is 
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