SHINING WATERS (Essig ’33) Everyone loves a mountain lake, with the clear blue sky reflected 
on the surface,- everyone will love Shining Waters, that brings a bit of this reflected blue 
into the garden. Along with the charm of the coloring, this iris has perfect symmeti /, a finish 
of waxlike texture and a bright orange beard. 48". A.M., A.I.S. ’35. $2.00 
SHIRVAN (Loom. ’32) Glowing with the rich tones of a Shirvan rug, this iris with tan-yellow S. 
and red-brown, semi-flaring F. that are exceptionally velvety, makes a brilliant color group in 
the border. 36". H.M., A.I.S. ’32.$2.50 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig ’32) The blue of the Sierra mountains must be unsurpassed to have loaned its 
name to this iris, most recent winner of the Dykes’ Medal. The enormous flower is matchless 
in the clear soft medium blue coloring. There are flaring falls, a refined finish and excellent 
substance,- also a sturdy stalk. 38". Dykes’ Medal, ’35.$3.00 
SILVER DAWN (Kell. ’36) See page 4. $10.00 
SILVER FLARE (Sturt.-Kell. ’35) A white, so delicately flushed with lavender as to give a silvery 
effect. The silver mingles with the pale gold of the haft and the old gold venations. The 
large flowers of exceptionally heavy substance have flaring falls. This iris is particularly 
fascinating when planted with the paler tones of blue, yellow and pink.$7.50 
SINGING CANARY (Kin. ’35) The sun was bright, but the winter was cold, and he didn’t sing 
for us last season. So all we can say is that "it’s the yellow iris with the smiling face.’ $3.00 
SINGING WOOD (Rich. ’35) We’re stumped! We haven’t a thought to plank down, as to when 
wood sings! Oh! if must be the wood instruments singing in the orchestra! We know 
that this large iris is an indigo bicolor with a white throat. 36".$3.00 
SIR KNIGHT (Ash. ’34) Sir Knight, tall and stately, magnificently accoutered in rich dark blue- 
purple, rides forth challenging all other contestants in this class. An exceedingly large flower 
for a dark iris, on tall, finely branched stems, this iris attracted immediate attention in our garden 
last season. 38".$12.50 
SIR LAUNCELOT (J. Sass. ’35) Sir Launcelot with Golden Helmet, has defeated King Tut. A 
knight of old, famed for his deeds of prowess,- an iris of today, famed for its brilliancy 
and sturdiness. The originator calls it a rich golden brown; a well-known grower 
calls it a "barn-afire red chestnut"; we nominate it for the Hall of Fame. The hazel- 
brown S. blend well with the claret-brown F.; the beard is orange, the haft golden. 
32".$10.00 
SISTER (Sturt. ’33) Sister would be different! Instead of having her dress white, overlaid with 
pink, as so many of the girls seem to have, hers is light pink, with a white overlay. The flower 
has a smooth texture and finish and is gracefully poised. 40".$1.50 
SITKA (Essig ’32) The snowy summit of Mt. Sitka has been transplanted info our gardens. A huge 
white bloom, clear and of fine form and substance, that comes late. In the west, this is a pro¬ 
lific bloomer.$1.25 
SNOW KING (H. P. Sass ’35) A king among the snow white irises, kingly in stature, bearing and 
size. Of faultless form, this "unmarred white” iris with the flaring falls, will reign for years. 
We predict tremendous popularity for it, hardy and fine in every way, when the price comes 
down to an "all gardeners’’ level.$15.00 
SONNET (Hill ’31) Charming enough to have a sonnet written about if, but our muse is silent. 
A rather pale blend of buff, shading to yellow and of yellow flushed with lavender. The 
effect is a light bronze,- substance and branching are both good. 42". H.M., A.I.o. 30. 
3 for $1.30,- $0.65 
S3.75 — San Francisco, Dauntless, llamcscs, Sierra Blue — S3.75 
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