LOS ANGELES 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932) M. 48". An enormous lavender 
blue self, with smooth lacquered finish and deep orange 
beard The falls flare widely and are well poised on the 
widely branching stalks. A superior variety. 
$3.00; 3 for $7.50 
Dykes Medal. A.I.S., 1935. 
SIR KNIGHT (Ashley 1934) M. 40". One of the finest of 
the late introductions; a huge violet self with a rich orange 
beard. This iris is very fragrant and possesses a wonderful 
sheen and irridescence. $12.50 
SIR MICHAEL (Yeld 1925) M. 44". Still holds its place 
as one of the world's finest irises. Of magnificent growth, 
with strong stems widely branched. Large flowers remark¬ 
able for their velvety prune falls. S. clear lavender blue 
flushed copper, and beard bright red gold. 
$ .35; 3 for $ .85 
SH IN I NG WATERS (Essig 1931) M. 40". A lovely medium 
blue self. It is like the reflection of the blue sky in water. The 
bloom stalk is very tall and firm. The flowers which are large 
and rounded, have a firm waxlike texture and perfect finish; 
beautiful orange beard. A most outstanding introduction. 
A.M., A.I.S., 1935. 52-00 
SHIRVAN (Loomis 1932) M. 38". A most strikingly hand¬ 
some iris which stands out in the garden as if a light were 
turned on it. S. palest tan; F. semi-flaring, a rich red brown, 
with all the velvety finish which its Dominion ancestry car¬ 
ries with it. It has all the rich finish of the lovely Shirvan rug 
and the contrast in colors is unequalled in any iris we grow. 
$1.50 
SIR LAUNCELOT (J. Sass 1935) M. 32". A lovely golden 
brown of rare coloring and rich garden effect. S. haze; F. 
velvety claret brown with rich golden haft and beard. $10.00 
SPOKANE (J. Sass 1933) M. 38". Soft clear brown overlaid 
red brown; F. deep oxblood red shaded blackish brown. Yel¬ 
low haft and deep orange beard. The flowers are very large 
and carried on well-branched stalks. $10.00 
SPRING MAID (Loomis 1932) M. 46". A stately pink blend 
of fresh coloring. The flowers are large and rounded, of clear 
rose pink with honey yellow flush through the center. Stems 
very tall and well branched. Its great garden value is un¬ 
questioned and at early twilight it is charming. $1.00 
H.M., A.I.S. 
SUMMER CLOUD (Kirkland 1931) M. 36". An altogether 
delightful iris appropriately named. S. pale blue; F. deep 
blue. One must see this iris to appreciate its charm. It is in 
our list of prime favorites. $ .60 
SUMMER TAN (Kirkland 1935) M. 38". A most unusual 
golden tan blend and one of the most attractive varieties in 
our garden. S. light golden tan; F. slightly darker, flushed 
olive with a velvety finish. Of rare coloring, vigorous and 
hardy. $5.00 
SWEET ALIBI (White 1935) M. 42". A beautiful self of 
palest primrose yellow. The flowers are unusually large and 
heavy textured, with a smooth, lustrous finish. The stalks 
are symmetricallv branched and the flowers are well poised. 
$7.50 
TALISMAN (Murrell 1930) M. 38". A richly colored blend 
which gives an apricot effect in mass. Standards and falls 
are flushed a deep pink, with a brilliant blue flush in center. 
Certificate of Merit, London, 1930. 5 .65 
THE BLACK DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1934) M. 38". A huge 
very deeply colored dark iris. S. dark violet; F. blackish 
violet; beard deep blue tipped yellow. A fine acquisition. 
$7.50 
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