AN IRIS LOVER’S CATALOG 
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is subtly harmonious and inveigling. Shah Jehan has been 
called a "study iris" — Certainly one can look at it by the 
hour and find ever-new beauty in its opulent Oriental color¬ 
ing— beauty which will long afterward “flash upon the 
inward eye." This jewel among irises is unusually tall and 
well branched as well as large and perfectly formed. An 
exceptionally late blooming-season adds to its value. (See 
illustration on page 29.) $1.50 
SHASTA (Mohr-Mitchell 1927) EM. 36". 
This hardy white introduced at the same time as Puris- 
sima has firmly entrenched itself in our affections. Quite 
snowy save for the faintest suggestion of a pink underglow, 
its ease of growth and general ruggedness of constitution 
mark it as a meritorious iris. 25c 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1933) M. 36". 
Still as a mountain lake at sundown, reflecting an un¬ 
clouded blue, is the halcyon sheen of this exquisite iris. 
The blooms, carried on tall, well-branched stems, are won¬ 
derfully symmetrical and alluring. Among the loveliest of 
all blue iris, and worthy of the extra protection its slight 
tenderness may require. $1.50 
SH1RVAN (Loomis 1932) ML. 33". 
Like an oriental rug for richness is this glowing mahogany 
brown. Standards sumptuous, silky golden-brown; falls 
velvety red-brown broadly margined the color of the stand¬ 
ards. A high class iris with a quiet haft. $1.00 
SIEGFRIED (H. Sass 1936) L. 40". 
All plicatas heretofore have been characterized by white 
ground-color margined blue, lavender, or rose. For years 
hybridizers have sought to produce similar margined types 
with a yellow ground — but without success. This year for 
the first time we are able to offer such an iris — the product 
of one of the famous Sass brothers. Siegfried is a very large 
flower similar to Lucrezia Bori in form (and sharing with it 
also a touch of fluting). The deep creamy yellow ground 
("Naples yellow") is stippled and dotted brown on both 
standards and falls Height and branching are excellent. 
This variety undoubtedly represents the most notable 
color-advance of the season. (Pictured on page 3.) $30.00 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932) L. 40". 
A slightly deeper-toned companion of Shining Waters. 
A smoothly lacquered medium-blue with broad, flaring falls 
of unusual length. A true self-color that is really magnifi¬ 
cent in the clump A good performer everywhere. The 
Dykes Medal winner for 1935. $2.00 
SIR KNIGHT (Ashley 1934) M. 36". 
A large, deep-violet self of glossy texture. Standards 
domed; falls flaring. $5.00 
SIR LAUNCELOT (J. Sass 1935) M. 30". 
A sprightly chestnut-red of great color-appeal. One of 
the brightest in its color class. $10.00 
SIR MICHAEL (Yeld 1925) M. 38". 
A unique bicolor with sky blue standards and falls of a 
velvety plum-purple lit with an orange beard. One of the 
finest of the less expensive sorts. 25c 
SNOW KING (H. Sass 1935) L. 38". 
A king indeed! Radiant as sun on arctic snows, this 
serenely poised giant, of glacial purity and regal carriage, 
is generally recognized as the No. 1 white iris of today. It 
is ideal in stem and branching, and, fortunately, of a rugged 
hardiness. One of the finest iris we grow — irrespective of 
color. $15.00 
SNOW HITE (Sturtevant 1926) M. 36". 
A profusely blooming pure white of medium size. 20c 
SOUV. DE L. MICHAUD (Millet 1923) M. 38". 
A giant light lavender-blue of queenly carriage and 
sparkling sheen. 25c 
SOUV. DE MME. GAUDICHAU (Millet 1914) M.34". 
Along with Dominion and a few other sorts, this deep 
violet heralded the beginning of the great Renaissance in 
iris. Despite the great advances subsequently made, this 
variety is still considered worthy in its class. 25c 
SPOKAN (J. Sass 1933) ML. 34". 
Here is our personal favorite in the coppery tones of red. 
A very large iris, smooth textured and substantial. The 
standards are a glowing red-brown; the falls a similar but 
slightly deeper shade. A rich velvety flower that will make 
one of the richest clumps in any iris planting. We are glad 
:o give Spokan our strongest recommendation. $5.00 
SUMMER CLOUD (Kirkland 1931) M. 32". 
Most aptly named. Standards palest blue with sky-blue 
falls and lemon beard. This iris possesses a quiet beauty 
all its own. 50c 
SUMMER TAN (Kirkland 1935) E. 30". 
Sleek as a well-preened bird of tropic plumage is this 
exquisite blend of golden-tan, rose, and olive. There is 
nothing else like it and the subtle color harmony is sure to 
have an irresistible appeal. One of the most thrilling of 
recent introductions. $4.00 
SUN Ml ST (Nicholls 1932) M. 34". 
A blithe spirit in the garden; one of Col. Nicholls’ finest 
iris. A creamy white with a golden center. An iris of ex¬ 
traordinary substance, glittering and shimmering as if 
filled with congealed light. $3.00 
SUNOL (Mitchell 1933) M. 36". 
Globular golden-bronze with a lilac blaze on the falls. 
Distinctive and fine. $3.00 
SWAZI (Bliss 1922) L. 38". 
Rich deep blue. One of the early Dominion seedlings that 
created a sensation in their day and made the iris world 
Dominion- conscious. 35c 
SWEET ALIBI (White 1935) EM. 36". 
Cream to primrose yellow. A large iris of a soft enticing 
shade. $3.50 
TALISMAN (Murrell 1930) EM. 30". 
A blend of yellow and peach-rose, giving a warm apricot 
tone in the mass. 25c 
TARANTELLA (H. Sass 1935) L. 38". 
Though there are numerous blue-and-white and lavender- 
and-white plicatas, this type of coloring in the pink-and- 
white combination has always been rare. Graceful Taran¬ 
tella with its uniform stitching of delicate pink on a snowy 
ground is undoubtedly the best to date. It is a medium 
large iris with fine branching and placement. The blooms 
are lightly ruffled. This iris supersedes True Delight as the 
best pink plicata. $7.50 
TENAYA (Essig 1933) ML. 38". 
Deep purple with a warm brown undertone. A rich, 
massive iris that deserves a much wider dissemination than 
it has received. $1.00 
THAIS (Cayeux 1926) M. 42". 
This stalwart lavender-pink is an admirable subject where 
tall stems are required. Very fine for planting in front of 
shrubbery. 25c 
