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FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
SILVAN us (Gage 1936) S. are old gold at the base overflushed 
with violet. F. are bronze on the upper part with border of same 
extending around the edge, the lower part is heavily overcast with 
iridescent blue. Beard bronze tipped blue. A most unusual but 
brilliant blend. 37 in. $3.50 
SISTER (Sturt. 1933) Charming pink iris overlaid with white; 
smooth texture and finish. One of the best pinks. 40 in. $1.00 
SITKA (Essig 1932) Large flowers of clear white, with exception¬ 
ally good shape and substance; late blooming. 40 in. $1.00 
SNOW GOOSE (Washington 1937) The most distinctive silvery 
white iris that I have seen. When the flower first unfolds it has a 
distinct blue cast, rapidly changing to an opaque cool white. The 
standards are very broad and form] a perfect dome, the falls are 
very flaring with faint buff markings in the throat, the styles are 
white and pale cream beard. This iris has a dignity and beauty 
that is most impressive. 40 in. $17.50 
SNOW KING (H. P. Sass 1935) A large white of fine form. S. 
broad and arching. F. broad and flaring. Beard soft yellow. 
Splendid branching. H. M., A. T. S. 1936. A. M., A. I. S. 1937. 
38 in. $10.00 
SNOW PLUME (Nesmith 1937) An immaculate white iris of large 
size, fine form, and smooth finish. The standards are very broad, 
slightly ruffled at the edge, and closely arched, the semi-flaring falls 
are very large and broad. Styles pure white and light gold beard. 
A profusely flowering iris with well and lowlv branched stalks. 
36 in. ■ $12.50 
SOLDANO (Washington 1936) A huge flower of dark maroon 
and mahogany. S. are mahogany overlaid with maroon, well 
domed and perfect in form; F. are semi-flaring and of dark ma¬ 
hogany overcast with deep velvety maroon. Extremely well shaped 
flowers on tall perfectly branched stalks. An imposing iris. 42 in. 
$14.00 
SOLITUDE (Klainsorge 1937) A deep blackish mulberry, very 
tall and well branched. $2.00 
SOUTHERN BELLE (Washington 1937) An attractive rose-pink 
blend with tall graceful stalks and great garden value, giving a note 
of pink which we find very needful in color planting. The rosy pink 
standards are arched and well held together, the velvety rose-pink 
falls are semi-flaring with slight veining at the haft. 40 in. $5.50 
SOUTHERN GLOW (Washington 1938) See introductions page 3. 
$25.00 
SPOKAN (J. Sass 1933) A brilliant red-brown blend with ouite 
an influence of copper throughout the flower; rich and unusual col¬ 
oring; orange beard. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 38 in. $5.00 
SPRING CLOUD (Jory 1935) A striking plicata with white stand¬ 
ards heavily dotted and edged with blue lavender. The falls are 
white with a faint edging of blue. 42 in. $1.00 
STONEWALL JACKSON ^Washington 1934) S. strong yellow 
overcast with buff, well domed; F. flaring, of rich brown red. Tall 
well branched stalks. 40 in. $6.00 
SUB-DEB (Washington 1937) A perfectly formed flower of clear 
light blue with extremely firm substance and .smooth satiny finish, 
standards are clear pale blue, very arched and domed, the falls are 
semi-flaring and of slightly deeper tone. The styles are pure blue 
and white, yellow beard. An iris of great charm and refinement. 39 in 
$7.00 
SUMMER CLOUD (Kirkland 1931) Like a fleecy cloud against 
the bluest summer skv. S. palest blue; F. deep .sky-blue. 32 in. $1.00 
SUMMER TAN (Kirk. 1934) A most subtle and lovely flow^er of 
luminous tan with apricot undertone, difficult to describe, but a most 
distinctive iris. H. M., A. I. S. 19,36. 34 in. $2.00 
SUNDOWN (Nesmith 1938) See introductions page 3. $20.00 
SUN DUST (Washington 1936) No. 101. Broad, closely domed 
standards of clear medium chrome yellow. The arched and flaring 
falls are of deep chrome yellow, overflushed with deeper yellow. 
Deep yellow lines at throat, styles yellow, and rich orange beard. 
Tall sturdy four branched stalks of splendid proportions. Flowers 
have verv heavy substance and withstand strong sun, rain and 
wind. Thev are the color of the Harrisons vellow rose. H. M.. 
A. I. S. 1935. 40 in. $17.50 
SUNOL (M. M. 1933) S. are deep yellow and domed; F. of same 
tone with iridescent lavender flush in center of each fall; Rich 
oranee beard. A flower of exceptionally smooth finish and texture. 
37 in. $1.00 
SUNTAN (Mitchell 1935) S. are deep glistening gold; F. are rich 
brown, the shade of a well tanned swimmer’s back; Orange beard. 
A brilliant stunning iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 40 in. $2.00 
SYLVIA LENT (Shull 1933) A yellow and white bi-color of 
good form, size and substance; brilliant yellow beard. 38 in. $ .50 
TEKOA (Nesmith 1937) A rich blue-purple self with strong 
heavy substance and excellent branching. The standards are very 
deep blue-purple, well arched and domed, the flaring falls are of the 
same shade, but appear darker on account of their rich velvety sub¬ 
stance, slight bronzy reticulations in the throat. Styles blue, and 
deep yellow beard tipped with blue. A fragrant very late variety 
that gives great extension of the bearded iris season. 38 in. $6.00 
TEN AY A (Essig 1933) A glowing velvety blackish red purple. 
One of the best of the dark toned irises. H. M., A. T. S. 1936. 36 in 
$ .75 
THE BISHOP (Washington 1937) A smoothly finished long flower 
of intense Bishop’s purple. The standards are large and well 
domed, the large falls are slightly flaring, but of very firm sub¬ 
stance and texture, the styles are purple, and the deep yellow beard 
gives an added brilliance. Regal in color and well branched, this 
fragrant iris gives a note of splendor that is outstanding. 38 in. 
$8.00 
THE BLACK DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1934) A very handsome dark 
velvety violet-blue iris with a black sheen on the falls, and a blue 
beard tipped yellow. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 38 in. $2.25 
THISTLEDOWN (.Sturt. 1933) A large and ruffled white with 
standards lightly flushed with lavender. Exquisite. 40 in. $ .75 
VALIANT (Sturtevant-Mitchell 1937) A very richly colored flower 
of peacock iridescence. The domed standards are a blending of blue 
and old gold with mid-rib of blue. The slightly drooping falls are 
brilliant wistaria-violet with faint old gold edge and a touch of 
bronze just below the rich orange beard. The crisp firm flowers are 
borne on tall well branched stalks. 38 in. $5.00 
VALOR (Nicholls 1932) A tall and stately iris of deep blue-violet 
coloring. H. M., A. I. S. 1934. A. M., A. I. S. 1936. $1.00 
VENUS Dl MILO (Ayres 1931) Clear warm white with bright yel¬ 
low beard. H. M., A. T. S. 19,32. A. M., A. T. S. 1935. 42 in. 
$ .75 
VESPER HOUR (Washington 1934) A beautifully finished flower 
of blended blue and cream with domed standards and semi-flarine 
falls. 40 in. $3.50 
VIOLET CROWN (Kirkland 1931) A most attractive iris of glis¬ 
tening rosy violet. Great garden value. H. M., A. 1. S. 1936. 40 in. 
$ 1.00 
VIRGIN (Washington 1938) See introductions page 3. $20.00 
VOLTIGEUR (Cayeux 1934) A tall magnificent iris of brilliant 
red. S. coppery red with a lighter golden sheen at the base. F. 
deep velvety mahogany-red with rich veining at the haft. C. M., 
S. N. H. F. 1934. 46 in. $7.50 
WASATCH (Thorup) 1935) The flower has a glistening white 
background with |the standards evenly marked with clear blue, the 
falls are broad and semi-drooping with blue feathering at the edge. 
The blooms have a heavy texture and are well placed on strong 
branching stems. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 40 in. $3.50 
WATERFALL (Shull 1931) A pearl-toned flower of exceptional 
beauty and form. The flower stalk when in full bloom gives a cas¬ 
cading effect which suggested the name. 40 in. $1.00 
WAVERLY (Williams 1936) The standards are domed, of chicory- 
blue, the falls are flaring with a slightly deeper flush just below the 
beard which is yellow tipped with white. The effect is a chicory- 
blue self and is most refreshing. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. 37 in. $10.00 
WHITE BUTTERFLY (Wa.shington 19.38) See introductions 
page 3. $20.00 
WHITE GODDESS (Nesmhh 1936) No. 111. Very large well 
domed standards of pure white, the falls are extremely arched and 
flaring and are also pure white. Yellow beard, and white style 
branches. The large flowers are glistening white and are borne on 
tall sturdy stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. 40 in. $17.50 
WILL O’ THE WISP (Washington 1935) Large, broad, well- 
domed standards of soft canary yellow. Falls of cream white, hori¬ 
zontal and of heavy substance. Styles same tone a.s falls deep 
orange beard. A lovely bi-color of large size. 39 in. $2.50 
WINNESHIEK (Egelberg 1931) One of the finest in the dark- 
blud class, and deserves a place in any garden. ,37 in. $ .50 
