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OAKHURST GARDENS 
PURISSIMA (Mohr-Mitchell 1927) .35 
A pure white of great poise, fine form and heavy 
substance which has set a standard of perfection 
in its color class. If I were to grow only one white 
iris ,this would be my choice. 48 in. 
QUERIDA (Mosh-Mitchell 1930) . 25 
Delicate (pinkish lavender flowers, with style 
branches, beard and haft all flushed yellow. An 
unusual color and of distinctive form. A persistent 
winter bloomer with us. 40 in. 
RAIN OF FIRE (National) . 2.00 
A worthy addition to the red group. S. of red¬ 
dish buff; F. semi-flaring of bright rose-red, with 
orange beard. A rapid increaser with a long 
blooming period. 34 in. 
RAMESES (H. P. Sass 1929) .35 
A blending of Tourmaline Pink and soft yellow, 
with a yellow glow at the center. 36 in. 
Dykes Medal, 1932. 
REALM (Baker 1926) .25 
An intense, pure, rich blue self, with a conspicu¬ 
ous golden yellow beard. Ideal garden iris. 36 in. 
RED WING ((H. P. Sass 1928) .25 
A ibig, bronzy red and one of the most attrac¬ 
tive of the low priced reds. 36 in. 
PLURABELLE 
RICARDI (Wild form) ..25 
A selected form of Mesapotamica with 
erect stalks. 50 in. 
SACRAMENTO 
(MOhr-Mitchell 1929) .35 
A giant Plieata of the San Francisco 
type, but having dots and retciculations 
of reddish brown instead of lavender on 
creamy white ground. The flowers are 
large and well shaped on stout well 
branched stems. 40 in. 
H. M., A. I. S., 1931. 
SAN FRANCISCO 
(Mohr-Mitchell 1927) .35 
Tall stems, branching low and wide like 
a candelabra. It carries large white flow¬ 
ers, of which both standards and falls are 
distinctly edged lavender. A sister seed¬ 
ling of Los Angeles but distinct from it. 
48 in. 
Dykes Medal, 1927. 
SAN GABRIEL (Dean 1921) .35 
This variety has set a standard of per¬ 
fection for the milder climates. Being a 
seedling of Mesapotamica it is not hardy 
in the colder climates. The flowers are a 
lustrous lavender flushed with rosy mauve 
in color and have a delicate and pleasing 
fragrance. It is one of the first to bloom 
and continues blooming for many weeks. 
It is the tallest iris grown. The foliage is 
green throughout the year. 70 in. 
SAN LUIS REY 
(Mohr-Mitchell 1928).29 
A large violet-red iris of beautifully 
rounded form and rich heavy substance, 
set off by a golden beard and a yellow 
center. 36 in. 
SANTA, BARBARA 
(Mohr-Mitchell 1925).25 
Finest of the pure lavenders. It has 
substance size, spreading horizontal falls, 
well branched stalks and a vigorous 
growth. 40 in. 
A. M., R. H. S. (England). 
SEBAGO (Berry 1937) 5.00 
An outstanding garden iris of fine blue- 
violet coloring. Large and well formed 
flowers. 45 in. 
SEDUCTION (Cay. 1933) 2.50 
Pure waxy white with the standards 
finely veined pale lilac. The falls are 
dotted the same color on the haft. A 
lovely Plieata. 38 in. 
C. M. (France) 1932. 
A. M., A. I. S. 1937. 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1933).75 
A clear, pure blue self, like the reflec¬ 
tion of the blue sky in the shining waters. 
Waxy texture, perfect finish, symmetry 
and poise combine to make this the out¬ 
standing light blue iris. 46 in. 
H. M., A. T. S. 1934. 
A. M., A. I. S., 1935. 
