IRISES—Tall Bearded 
ARVISTA Gardens 
SAN BIEGO—46". An immense, deep velvety blue-purple flower of Gaudi- 
chau coloring. H.M......-.25 
SAN FRANCISCO—Midseason, 43". Tall stems, low and widely branched. 
Large white flowers with both S. and F. edged lavender blue. Far beyond any 
of the older Plicatas in size, shape and substance. Outstanding.25 
^ SENSATION—44". An enormous corn-flower blue of finest form and sub¬ 
stance. A glorious flower—one of the very finest.25 
SEQUOIA—H.M., A.I.S. Red buff and deep velvety red. 42".20 
SERENITE (Cayeaux 1931) —48". A massive flower. S. buff overlaid laven¬ 
der; F. soft Alice blue, edged soft yellow. Charming poise. A prize winner. 1.50 
SHAH JEHAN (Neel 1932)—38". Bronze medal, England, ’33. A sensational 
pastel variegata-blend of creamy buff, lavender, light fawn, glowing copper, 
deep chestnut and lustrous velvety purple. A.M., 1937. 1.00 
SHAKOKA TB-EM-B9M (Gers. Kellogg 1932)—Ashley 1934; reddish purple 
bicolor; large, long and low branched, 36", very free and most noteworthy for 
its fine fragrance, 12 buds ... 1.00 
SHINING WATERS—An outstanding pale blue iris of beautiful texture, splen¬ 
did substance, and a tall, well branched stem. “A reflection of the clear blue 
Western skies in still, shining -waters. ” A.M., A.I.S., 1935. 48".85 
SHIRVAN—A. M., A. I. S., 1936. A strikingly handsome flower standing 
out like a light in the dark. S. pale tan; F. brilliant, rich red-brown.65 
SIEGFRIED (H. P. Sass 1936)—44". Large ruffled flowers of good substance. 
S. Naples yellow lightly dotted with purple. F. pale yellow, haft striped brown 
and purple dots bordering the distinct yellow beard. Very large flowers on 
well branched stems....._. 15.00 
^ SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932)—48". Dykes medal, A.I.S. A refined flower 
of soft, clear blue, smooth finish and graceful form. Enormous flowers on very 
strong, well-branched stems. Wonderfully smooth with grace and poise.75 
^ SIR KNIGHT—40". Ashley, 1934). An outstanding iris in size, depth of 
color, and velvety falls. S. Bradley’s violet edged fluorite violet; F. hyacinth 
violet overlaid iridescence. Beep orange-tipped beard. Single flowers have 
measured 8%"x6%". Striking fragrance and great brilliancy. H.M., 1936. 1.50 
SIR LAUNCELOT (J. Sass 1935)—32". S. haze, F. claret brown. Haft golden; 
beard orange. A very rich golden brown iris.... 1.50 
^ SIR MICHAEL—Midseason, 48". S. clear lavender blue; F. rich deep 
purple, suffused red-brown, brilliant red-gold beard. According to Br. Ayers, 
SIR MICHAEL stands head and shoulders above all other English irises.20 
SNOW KING—Hailed as the finest white iris yet produced. Very large 
flowers, faultless of form and placement, of a clear unmarred white. Flaring 
falls with pale yellow beard. Exceptional weather resistance. 40". A.M 5.00 
SPOKAN (J. Sass 1933)—38 in. H.M., A.I.S., ’36. Very large solid colored 
deep chestnut-red with a coppery suffusion. Brilliant and commanding. 1.50 
SPRING BEAUTY TBE-R7L (Gers.; Kellogg 193-1)—36". A light pink color 
close to pink satin but of different form and effect. Locust bloom scent. 1.00 
SPRING MAID (Loomis 1932)—M. 46". A beautiful blend of fresh coloring. 
Color a clear rose pink flushed honey yellow. H.M...25 
ST. LOUIS (Wiesner 1934)—Practically a velvety indigo purple self that should 
rank near the top. With flowers of brilliant luster, it is tall and well groomed. .65 
SUNDIPT—39". A vigorous, well branched, glowing yellow of fine form and 
great carrying power. Charming and graceful.....35 
SUNMIST—“That flower of charm.” Translucent flowers of delicate ivory 
and maize yellow; S. beautifully ruffled. Good substance. 36". 1.50 
SUNOL (Mitchell)—One of the “must-have” blends. An iridescent, globular 
golden-bronze flushed lavender. Unique in color and a model of form.75 
SUPER GEDDES (Weed 1939)—48". A very much improved Mary Geddes. 
Brighter, taller, and much better substance. Makes Mary Geddes look inferior, 
fine as she is. 10 qq 
TARANTELLA (H. P. Sass, 1935)—Tall stems bearing graceful flowers of 
medium size, fine branching and placement. Doubtless the best “pink” plicata. 
The flowers are snowy white with a dainty, uniform stitching of delicate pink. 3.00 
20 
