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FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
SABLE (P. Cook 1938) M. L. Almost black in color and pro¬ 
claimed by discriminating judges as the best of the very dark blue 
purple irises. A lustrous flower that really is a self, but the heavy 
velvety substance of the falls tends to make them seem a bit darker 
than the standards. The blue beard completes the ensemble of this 
outstanding iris. Good sized flowers with well proportioned, 
branching stalks. H. M,, A. I. S. 1937. R. 91. 36 in. $12.50 
SAHARA (Pilkington 1936) M. A light primrose self of great 
refinement, and excellent form. The stalks are well branched and 
tall. It is considered one of the finest yellows in England. Dykes 
Medal, England 1935. A. M., A. I. S. 1938. R. 89, 36 in, $1.50 
SAINT JOSEPH (Callis 1938) M. A large white and lavender 
plicata with a deep golden beard. The standards and falls are 
stitched with clear lavender, and the flowers are of good substance 
and form, well placed on tall stalks. 42 in. $4.00 
SAM DAVIS (Washington 1934) M. L. Well-formed flowers of 
glowing red, with domed standards and semi-flaring falls of firm 
texture. Very long blooming season. R. 87. 39 in. $1.00 
SANDALWOOD (H. P. Sass 1937) M. A subtle blend of army 
brown and mauve giving the effect of rich deep tan. A large well 
formed flower of more glowing color than Jean Cayeux. Vigor¬ 
ous and well branched. Per. R. 87. 38 in. $2.00 
SANDIA (Wmsn. 1934) M. A popular deep pink blend of heavy 
texture and excellent form. Well branched. R. 86. 39 in. $ .50 
SARACEN (Nesmith 1938) V. L. The standards are brownish 
Indian-red, well domed and very broad. The falls are extremely 
broad and semi-flaring of very velvety deep brown-red with edge 
the same color as the standards in narrow margin around the falls. 
Beard deep brownish orange. An impressive flower of rich brown- 
red. R. 90. 38 in. $12.50 
SEDUCTION (Cay. 1933) M. S. ivory white feathered with deep 
lilac; F. ivory, sanded with bronzy lilac at base of the throat 
merging into lilac at the margin. Beard yellow. C. M., S. N. H. F. 
1933. A. M., A. I. S. 1937. Per. R. 88.5. 40 in. $ .75 
SETTING SUN (Kirkland 1937) M. L. This iris has all the 
depth of color that we see in the afterglow of a briliant red sunset. 
The standards have a gold area along the midrib, blending into the 
strong deep rose border. The falls are deep mahogany red shading 
lighter at the edge. The orange bronze beard is in perfect harmony 
with the depth of color in this velvety copper red flower. A long 
well shaped flower with good substance and excellent branching. 
R. 87. 36 in. $6.00 
SHAH JEHAN (Neel. 1932) L. S. are delicate creamy buff 
faintly edged lavender. F. are deep plum red with a lavender buff 
edge, rimmed cream. One of the most interesting irises in the 
garden. Bronze Medal England 1933. A. M., A. I. S. 1938. Per. 
R. 89. 38 in. $ .50 
SHEBA (Kirkland 1938) M A magnificent iris of deep velvety 
rose red and copper with a suffusion of gold throughout the center 
of the flower. Large flowers cn tall well branched stalks. Might 
be termed a richer, more brilliant Junaluska. 40 in. $5.00 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1933) M. Beautiful clear campan¬ 
ula-blue flowers borne on very tall and well-branched stems. H. 
M., A. I. S. 1934. A. M., A, I, S, 1935, Per, R, 91. 48 in, $ .50 
SIEGFRIED (H. P. Sass 1936) L. A plicata of large size and 
a decided break in color. S. have a deep creamy yellow background 
stippled and dotted with purple. F. are pale cream edged and 
dotted with bronzy purple. Beard yellow. A large long flower of 
most distinctive coloring. H. M., A. I. S. 1936. A. M., A. I. S. 
1938. Per. R. 92. 40 in. $7.50 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932) L. Smooth flower of clear blue, 
tall and well branched; excellent. H. M., A. I. S. 1933. Dykes 
Medal 1935. R. 92. 48 in. $ .50 
SILENT WATERFALL (Essig 1936) M. A very large and tall 
white iris of unusual coloring. The standards are white with a 
definite blue tone. The semi-flaring falls are creamy white. R. 88. 
50 in. $1.25 
SILVAN US (Gage 1936) M. L. S. are old gold at the base over¬ 
flushed with violet. F. are bronze on the upper part; the lower 
part is heavily overcast with iridescent blue. Beard bronze tipped 
blue. R. 89. 37 in. $2.00 
SIR LAUNCELOT (J. Sass 1935) M. This glowing brown red 
iris has great color value and rich garden effect. Deep golden 
beard. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. Per. R. 87. 32 in. $ .50 
SNOQUALMIE (Brehm 1938) M. An iris of mellow creamy 
yellow, smoothly finished and with exceptionally heavy substance. 
Practically a self with the top center of the falls shading to lighter 
cream. Tall and well branched with great garden value. R. 87. 
40 in. $5.00 
SNOW GOOSE (Washington 1937) L. When the flower first 
unfolds it has a distinct blue cast, rapidly changing to cool white. 
The standards are broad and form a perfect dome, the falls are 
very flaring with faint buff markings in the throat. Pale cream 
beard. R. 90. 40 in. $2.50 
SNOW KING (H. P. Sass 1935) L. A large white of fine form. 
S. broad and arching. F. broad and flaring. Beard yellow. H. M., 
A. I. S. 1936. A. M., A. I. S. 1937. Per. R. 93. 38 in. $2.00 
SNOW PLUME (Nesmith 1937) E M. An immaculate white 
iris of large size, fine form, and smooth finish. The standards are 
very broad, slightly ruffled at the edge, the semi-flaring falls are 
very large and broad. Light gold beard. A profusely flowering 
iris with well and lowly branched stalks. R. 87. 36 in. $2.50 
SOLDANO (Washington 1936) M. L. 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 
mahogany overcast with deep velvety maroon. Well shaped flowers 
on tall branched stalks. R. 86. 42 in. $4.00 
SOLITUDE (Kleinsorge 1937) M. A deep blackish mulberry, 
very tall and well branched. 39 in. $ .50 
SONG OF GOLD (Essig 1937) E. M. A fitting name for this 
smoothly finished flaring flower of clear yellow. Slightly deeper 
in color than Happy Days, with the trim jaunty form of Santa 
Barbara, this iris deserves a foremost place among the California 
yellows. Pleasing fragrance. Good branching and firm texture. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1939. R. 90, 38 in, $4.00 
SONNY BOY (Kirkland 1939) E. M. All glowing gold and 
henna with the gold predominating, this clean cut flower of rounded 
form was the center of attention last season in the garden of Dr. 
Kirkland. A freely flowering variety that might be termed brighter 
and better than King Midas. R. 88. 35 in. $5.00 
SOUTHERN BELLE (Washington 1937) M. L. A rose-pink 
blend with tall graceful stalks and great garden value. The rosy 
standards are arched and well held together, the rose-pink falls 
are semi-flaring with slight veining at the haft. 40 in. $2.00 
SOUTHERN GLOW (Washington 1937) M. A beautiful and 
unusual blending of shimmering violet and pale yellow. S. are 
light ochre yellow, well domed and arched. F. have same yellow 
background overflushed with iridescent violet. Brilliant orange 
beard. The flowers have a pearly lustre and are nicely placed on 
well branched stalks. Highly Commended A. I. S. 1937. R. 84. 
36 in. $8.00 
SPOKAN (J. Sass 1933) M. L. A brilliant red-brown blend with 
an influence of copper throughout the flower. Orange beard. H. 
M., A. I. S. 1936. Per. R. 86. 38 in. $ .50 
SPRING CLOUD (Joiy 1935) M. A striking plicata with white 
standards heavily dotted and edged with blue lavender. The falls 
are white with a faint edging of blue. R. 86. 42 in. $ .75 
SPRING PROM (D. Hall 1938) E. M. A primrose yellow self, 
lightly flushed with olive around the bright yellow beard. The 
very large flowers with ruffled standards and broad semi-flaring 
falls are borne on tall widely branched stalks. An imposing yellow 
that shows up well in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. Per. R. 
87. 40 in. $5.00 
SPUR WINK (Tobie 1938) M. The clear citron yellow standards 
are domed and closely held. The semi-flaring falls are clear yel¬ 
low heavily flushed Indian yellow. Strong yellow beard. A tall 
well branched stalk, and flowers of strong substance. A very 
hardy yellow and lovely in the garden. 39 in. $7.50 
STAINED GLASS (Wilhelm 1939) M. In sunlight this copper 
red self is suffused with the rich glowing ruddy tones that we see 
in the glass of old Cathedral windows. The even coloring of this 
sturdy variety is given further brilliance by the heavy bronze yel¬ 
low beard. A splendid break in color, and an iris that received 
much praise last season. H. C., A. I. S. 1938. 38 in. $8.00 
STONEWALL JACKSON (Washington 1934) M. S. strong 
yellow overcast with buff, well domed ; F. flaring, of rich brown 
red. Tall well branched stalks. R. 87. 40 in. $2.00 
SUB-DEB (Washington 1937) M. L. 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. Yellow beard. 
An iris of great charm and refinement. R. 90. 39 in. $1.50 
