AN IRIS LOVER’S CATALOG 
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different hues. The standards are a delicate creamy-buff 
faintly edged lavender; the falls are rich and magnificent, 
quickly blending from a light fawn at the haft to a glowing 
copper, then to a rich deep chestnut. This in turn changes 
to a gorgeous tone of lustrous velvety purple — the dominant 
color of the falls. Imperceptibly this rich purple changes 
to a softer plum or magenta and this finally to a lavender 
edge which repeats the margining of the standards. The 
beard is of the richest orange. The entire effect, for all the 
extraordinary range of color is subtly harmonious and in¬ 
veigling. If you have not yet added this outstanding iris 
to your collection, do not fail to include it this season. 
(Picture on page 27.) 75c; 3 for $2.00 
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. $1.25 
SHIRVAN (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. 75c 
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 15.) $25.00 
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. $1.00 
SIR KNIGHT (Ashley 1934) M. 36". 
A large, deep-violet self of glossy texture. Standards 
domed; falls flaring. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
SIR LAUNCELOT (J. Sass 1935) M. 30". 
This sprightly chestnut red possesses great color appeal, 
being one of the brightest irises in the red-copper section. 
Like many of our most valuable sorts its real worth is not 
apparent until it is seen as a generous clump in a massed 
planting where it stands out like a beacon among the many 
cool or deep-toned irises. $5.00 
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; 3 for 50c 
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. (Illustration on page 11.) $10.00 
SOLITUDE (Kleinsorge 1937) ML. 33". 
Dusky mulberry with subdued beard and heavy lustre. 
The large blooms are freely produced on tall stems. $1.50 
SOUV. DE F. DENIS (Cayeux 1935) L. 30". 
Violet-black with strongly flaring falls. An exceptionally 
dark iris. $20.00 
SOUV. DE MME. GAUD1CHAU (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 
to give Spokan our strongest recommendation. (Pictured 
on page 19.) $3.00 
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 35c 
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. (Pictured on page 29.) $2.00 
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 $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SUNOL (Mitchell 1933) M. 36". 
Globular golden-bronze with a lilac blaze on the falls. 
Distinctive and fine $1.00 
SWEET ALIBI (White 1935) EM. 36". 
Cream to primrose yellow. A large iris of a soft enticing 
shade. $2.50 
TALISMAN (Murrell 1930) EM. 30". 
A blend of yellow and peach-rose, giving a warm apricot 
tone in the mass. 25c; 3 for 50c 
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. $5.00 
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 
