SIERRA BLUE 
SACRAMENTO (Mohr-Mitchell 1929). A 
giant Plicata of the San Francisco type, 
but having dots and reticulations of red¬ 
dish brown instead of lavender on creamy 
white ground. The flowers are large and 
well shaped on stout well branched stems. 
40 in. 35c. H.M., A.I.S. 1931. 
SANDIA (Wmsn. 1934). A bright and 
clean deep pink and yellow blend that is 
vigorous and floriferous. The flowers are 
large, well rounded and of good sub¬ 
stance. 75c. 
SAN FRANCISCO (Mohr-Mitchell 1927). 
Tall stems, branching low and wide like a 
candelabra. It carries large white flowers, 
of which both standards and falls are dis¬ 
tinctly edged lavender. A sister seedling 
of Los Angeles but distinct from it. 48 in. 
35c. Dykes Medal, 1927. 
SAN GABRIEL (Dean 1921). This variety 
has set a standard of perfection for the 
milder climates. Being a seedling of Meso- 
potamica it is not hardy in the colder 
climates. The flowers are a lustrous lav¬ 
ender flushed with rosy mauve in color 
and have a delicate and pleasing fragrance. 
It is one of the first to bloom and con¬ 
tinues blooming for many weeks. It is 
the tallest iris grown. The foliage is 
green throughout the year. 70 in. 25c. 
SANTA BARBARA (Mohr-Mitchell 1925). 
Finest of the pure lavenders. It has sub¬ 
stance, size, spreading horizontal falls, 
well branched stalks and a vigorous 
growth. 40 in. 25c. A.M., R.H.S. (England). 
SEBAGO (Berry 1937). An outstanding 
garden iris of fine blue-violet coloring. 
Large and well formed flowers. 45 in. $4.00. 
SHAH JEHAN (Neel 1932). The name is 
Persian and means “King of the Universe.” 
The rich coloring and royal bearing does 
not belie its name. S. delicate creamy buff 
edged lavender, F. very rich velvety chest¬ 
nut, margins purple with the color of the 
standards fading down to the center of the 
falls. Very late. 36 in. 50c. 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1933). A clear, 
pure blue self, like the reflection of the 
blue sky in the shining waters. Waxy tex¬ 
ture. perfect finish, symmetry and poise 
combine to make this the outstanding light 
blue iris. 46 in. 50c. H.M., A.I.S. 1934; A.M., 
A.I.S. 1935. 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932). An excep¬ 
tionally smooth, large, refined flower, clear 
blue color with good substance and per¬ 
fect form. A champion in every way. 50 
in. 75c. H.M., A.I.S. 1933; Dykes Medal 1935. 
SIR KNIGHT (Ashley 1933). The sensa¬ 
tional dark blue self of great brilliance and 
blackish sheen. A vigorous grower. 40 in. 
$1.50. H.M., A.I.S. 1936. 
SIR MICHAEL (Yeld 1925). S. clear Helio¬ 
trope, F. rich red-purple, suffused copper- 
brown. Tall and stately. One of the world’s 
finest. 48 in. 25c. 
SITKA (Essig 1931). A huge, clear white 
of splendid form and substance. Very large 
flowers on stately, tall, well branched 
stalks. A very desirable plant in every 
way. 48 in. 50c. 
SOUTHLAND (H. P. Sass 1934). A. deep 
lemon chrome self. S. domed, F. flaring. A 
fall bloomipg intermediate. 24 in. 25c. 
A.M., A.I.S. 1939. 
SPOKAN (J. Sass 1933). Large flowers of 
smooth texture in shades of copper and 
red. S. glowing red-brown, F. darker. A 
very attractive color combination. 36 in. 
$1.00. H.M., A.I.S. 1936. 
SUMMER TAN (Kirk. 1935). S. light 
golden tan, F. darker, flushed olive with a 
velvety finish. A very unusual blend. 38 
in. $1.00. H.M., A.I.S. 1936. 
SACRAMENTO 
Bearded iris must have good drainage for best results. 
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