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CARL SALBACH • IRISES 
[1934 
Rubeo (Mohr-M itch ell 1931). A magnificent 
plant with huge flowers beautifully poised 
on strong stems 48" high. It begins to branch 
half way up the stem, sending out good wide 
branches. The standards are deep glistening 
rose, the broad thick textured falls are of 
deep maroon. The color cut, page 11, does 
not show the full, rich velvety richness that 
characterizes the falls.$4.00 
Sacramento (Mohr-M itch ell 1929). This new 
giant plicata, though related to San Fran¬ 
cisco and of comparable size and habit, is 
absolutely distinct from anything previously 
introduced. Its large flowers have a white 
ground, the standards heavily edged red 
purple, the falls reticulated with the same 
color. The prominent orange beard, unusual 
in plicatas, lights up the flowers in a most 
attractive way .$1.50 
San Francisco (Mohr-Mitchell). Tall stems, 
branching low and wide like a candelabrum, 
carry large white flowers, of which both 
standards and falls are distinctly edged lav¬ 
ender. In size, shape and substance, there 
is nothing to approach it among the older 
plicatas, only the color pattern tells us it 
should be classed with them. Awarded Dykes 
Memorial Medal as best American introduc¬ 
tion of 1927. Similar to Los Angeles but with 
wider blue edging.75c; 3 for $2.00 
San Diego (Mohr-M itch ell 1929). This deriva¬ 
tive of Gaudichau and El Capitan is identi¬ 
cal in color with the former and in size and 
shape with the latter. Its immense blooms 
are of deep velvety blue-purple. Stems 46". 
Honorable Mention, A. I. S. 1931. 
.$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
San Gabriel (Dean). A very large pinkish 
lavender of high excellence adding to its 
other merits the virtue of being early and 
long blooming. Branching, and very grace¬ 
ful. Fragrant. 60".35c; 3 for 70c 
San Luis Rey (Mohr-M itch ell 1928). A large 
violet-red iris of beautifully rounded form 
and rich heavy substance, set off by a 
golden beard and a yellow center. 
Mr. Mitchell calls it his “Grand Opera,” 
because in addition to carrying the rich col¬ 
oring of the older iris, “Opera,” it is twice 
as large and grows twice as tall. 
.35c; 3 for 70c 
San Rafael (Mohr-Mitchell). A dark red violet 
that attracts attention clear across the 
garden. An overtone of black, lit by a yellow 
beard, adds to the richness of color. Stand¬ 
ards domed, and falls broad and flaring. 
Early. 38".$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Santa Barbara (Mohr). This is the finest of 
the pure lavender blues. The size, substance, 
spreading horizontal falls, well branched 
stalks and the vigor of growth entitle this 
beautiful iris to be rated with the highest. 
See color picture, page 19. Award of Merit, 
R. H. S. 40".35c; 3 for 70c 
Seminole (Farr). A brilliant velvety light red 
purple with a conspicuous orange beard. 
30".20c; 3 for 35c 
Santa Clara (Mohr-Mitchell 1931). Tall, me¬ 
dium high branched, periwinkle blue self of 
noble and beautiful form. The flower is very 
large, flaring as to falls, heavy as to sub¬ 
stance and has ruffled edges. Being bred 
from Santa Barbara and Gaudichau, it car¬ 
ries the fine quality of the former into a 
darker flower. Early.75c; 3 for $1.75 
Santa Fe (Mohr-Mitchell 1930). An almost 
white Santa Barbara with the same perfect 
form, flaring falls and unequaled substance. 
The pale blue evident when the flower is 
opening changes almost to white. A fine 
plant for the middle of the border. The me¬ 
dium sized flowers, with the airily floating 
falls remain perfect for many days. Early 
and free flowering. 36".60c; 3 for $1.50 
Senorita (Mohr-M i tchell 1928). The color 
scheme is of pastel shades, pale lavender 
overlaid luminous yellow. Falls lilac paling 
toward the edges. The primrose style-arms 
and warm veining of the haft make a charm¬ 
ing flower for garden or house. Fine in mass. 
46".35c; 3 for 70c 
Sensation (Cayeux). A beautiful self-colored 
aniline-blue of great poise and elegance. 
The substance is heavy, the standards beau¬ 
tifully arched, the falls flaring and the 
stems tall and sturdy. Fragrant. Late. .$1.25 
Shasta (Mohr-M itchell 1921). This new white 
of different parentage than Purissima is 
also entirely distinct in style and effect and 
well worthy of being named for California’s 
great white-capped mountain. The 36" 
stalks are well but high branched. Free 
flowering and unexcelled in mass planting. 
.60c; 3 for $1.50 
Shining Waters (Essig). The finest of the 
Essig blues, and probably the very best clear 
light blue in commerce. Tall and stately, 
this splendid large iris carries twelve or more 
buds to each of its well branched stalks. 
Color, clear campanula blue. 48". This fine 
iris, which is better than many $10.00 to 
$20.00 varieties, is now selling in its second 
year for.$3.50 
Sikh (G. P. Baker). A rich bronzy purple 
blend. Flaring velvety falls with bronzy 
purple reticulations, orange beard, heavy 
substance. Floriferous.50c; 3 for $1.00 
Sindjkha. Silvery blend.20c; 3 for 35c 
Sir Michael (Yeld). Generally considered to 
be the finest blue bicolor. A handsome, up¬ 
standing iris that ranks as one of the best 
ever produced. The color picture, on cover, 
does not come near doing this iris justice. 
The standards are clear blue with none of 
the red tones pictured, and the falls are a 
brighter, liver shade of royal purple... .75c 
Soledad. Early blooming yellow.20c; 3 for 35c 
Solferino (Cayeux). A pure lilac-red self of 
the same beautiful form and fine substance 
as Aphrodite, of which it is a seedling. The 
flowers are larger, the color deeper and the 
stems 10" taller. 48".35c; 3 for 70c 
