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SIEGFRIED *** (H. Sass ‘36) cream yellow plicata, 44’. $1.50 
Yes, the furor began when this iris was first given to the public 
—this cream yellow plicata stippled and dotted with purple. 
Siegfried is the beginning of a probable long line of plicatas of 
sundry tones of specklng on both light and deep ground-work. 
SIERRA BLUE **** (Essig ‘32) clear refined blue, 44”. 35¢ 
See the unsurpassed blues of the Sierras in this enormous flower of 
matchless clear medium blue; and a Dykes Medal Winner, ‘35. 
SIERRA SNOW *** (Klein. ‘38) clear white, 45”. $3.00 
From (Purissima x Rameses) x Far West comes this perfectly 
hardy, “‘all-climate’’ white. Just a faint shade warmer and clearer 
in its white tone, than Purissima, it is much larger, and has the 
same renowned beauty. Its translucent quality and candelabrum 
branching makes it “‘tops’’. 
SIGNAL FIRES ** (Egel. ‘39) smoke grey, red purple, 38’’. $3.00 
Pale smoke grey standards with a vinaceous flush, and broad 
deep red purple, velvet falls. 
SILVANUS *** (Gage ‘36) old gold, violet blend, 37’. $1.00 
This late iris has Old Gold standards blending to Sacardo’s Violet 
at the base, and Sacardo’s Violet falls with soft brown venations 
narrowly edged brown. Unique in coloring. 
SIOUX CITY *** (Snyder ‘38) heliotrope, 36’. $4.00 
The even heliotrope lavender color is smoothly and distinctly 
placed on this well proportioned flower and retains its delicate 
rare beauty.in any light. The large flowers of cupped standards 
and drooping semi-flaring falls are sturdily supported. Midseason. 
SIR KNIGHT **** (Ash. ‘34) deep blue purple, 38’’. 35c¢ 
We just stood and stared, awe inspired at this large, tall and 
stately, deep blue purple courtier. In fact we again say it’s the 
richest, most durable, and most floriferous blue purple to date. 
SMOLDER **** (Nic. ‘37) deepest purple, 38’’. $1.25 
A deep, deep purple with a red underglow—’’from out whose 
deeps the smoldering radiance sparkles.’” The standards are well 
domed, the velvety falls are carried out and down, gracefully. 
Late. 
SNOQUALMIE **** (Brehm ‘38) smooth cream, 40”. $2.00 
So help me, ‘’Snow-Kwal-Me” is the finest cream of its time, 
with its most unusual leathery substance, excellent form, and 
perfect branching. It’s a rich, smooth creamy tone, shading to a 
lighter cream at the top center of the falls. 
SNOW BELLE **** (McKee ‘38) pearly white, 38’. $2.25 
A Belle of the Snows, a white we have considered as lovely as 
any. Smooth and white with the broadest, firmest petals, well 
domed above and flaring below; with a thin lemon beard, and a 
wide haft, creamy near the beard, with the faintest lemon vena- 
tions. It is molded of the heaviest material, and always performs 
SNOW FLURRY **** (Rees. ‘39) ice white, 40’. $13.50 
As much a break in the white as Purissima was. This pure ice 
white with the faintest blue cast is large, beautifully ruffled, and 
of heavy substance, with ever a flurry of blooms. H.M. ‘39. 
SNOWKING **** (H. Sass. ‘35) snow white, 38". 60c 
You may wonder at three four star whites in a row, but we 
really consider each a champion in its own right. This is a king 
among the snow whites, in stature, in bearing, and in size; and 
has flaring falls of faultless form. A.M. ‘37. Rated Permanently 93. 
SONG OF GOLD *** (Essig ‘37) warm yellow, 30’. $2.50 
A shade deeper than Happy Days is this large clear warm yellow, 
all dusted with gold. The color deepens at the haft where the 
dust particles are piled up into veins, giving a hint of orange. 
Over-the-Garden-Wall 
SORDELLO *** (Gage ‘38) olive buff pink, 34”. $2.00 
The last iris to bloom in our garden is this unique figure in olive 
buff with a pinkish overtone. Excellent substance make these 
flowers long lasting. 
SPARTACUS *** (Gage ‘36) gold and violet carmine, 34’. $1.25 
A gladiator with a golden crest and a violet-carmine cape. 
SPOKAN *** (J. Sass ‘33) red brown, 36”. 35¢ 
Old King Tut enlarged and improved in richness of color. These 
lustrous flowers have light reddish brown standards and a black- 
brown overlay on huge oxblood red falls. The people’s prime 
favorite. 
SPRING PROM *** (D. Hall ‘38) primrose yellow, 38”. $2.50 
Happy are these light primrose clad beauties, dancing gaily in 
frocks of costly crisp material tied with bright orange sashes. 
Cupped standards sparkle, flaring falls smoother in tone. H.M. ‘37. 
ip SPUN GOLD (Glutz, ‘40) yellow velvet, 38”. $25.00 
jan The talk of the yellows, with petals of richest, deepest 
V yellow, and so velvety, as to be almost “plushy”’; and 
with well formed flowers, luxuriant foliage, and with startling 
increase! H.M, ‘39 
C1 STAINED GLASS (Wilh. ‘39) copper red, $5.00 
me As brilliant as they come, solid copper of a reddish tone 
/~ all over. Truly resembling stained glass, aflame in the 
sunshine. H.M. ‘40. 
(i STORM KING (Nic. ‘40) deep blackish purple, 48’. $15.00 
fs AY From Mata Hari x Smolder comes this larger, darker, and 
richer Smolder with widely flaring falls. A red underglow 
pervades the very dark, firm, velvety flowers. Grape fragrance. 
SUMMER TAN **** (Kirk. ‘34) golden tan, 30”. 35¢ 
Rare loveliness of the summer sun. This blend so smooth of color 
with soft toned golden tan standard and deeper bronze-pink falls, 
gives a warm orange iridescent glow over all. An A No. 1 iris in 
every quality, of growth and floriferousness. Early. H.M. ‘36. 
SUNDUST **** (Wash. ‘36) deep, yellow, 40”. $1.75 
Sweet essence of sun, this dust covered flower, powered gold 
over all. Wide flaring falls and broad domed standards, intensified 
in color by its bright orange beard. 
SUNGOLD *** (Mill. ‘38) bright yellow, 36”. $1.50 
The magician’s wand inveigled from the Heavens a bit of the sun 
—bright yellow of a medium shade, and made it into an iris of 
huge size and firm heavy substance. 
SWEET ALIBI *** (White ‘35) sparkling cream, 36”. 35c 
Ah, yes, this deep sparkling cream, with a hint of deeper yellow 
at the heart has proportion, grace, and charm of wide full rounded 
petals, that asks no quarter. You'll love it. 
TARANTELLA ** (H. Sass ‘35) pink plicata, 38”. 35¢ 
The first of the real large pink plicatas. The long ruffled flowers 
are daintily marked with pure pink. Not weather-resistant. 
THE BISHOP **** (Wash. ‘37) Bishop’s purple, 38’’. $1.25 
Gowned in a smoothy finished cloak of intense purple, tied in at 
the waist with a deep yellow cord. Large, and firm of foot. 
THE BLACK DOUGLAS *** (J. Sass ‘34) black, 36”. 35c 
Really a rich pansy violet with a black sheen on the velvety falls. 
Medium in size. 
THELMA JEAN *** (Peck ‘39) petunia violet, 34’’. $7.50 
No other iris embraces this color tone, petunia violet, or we might 
say a bluish, rose, lavender. It stands out brilliantly among all 
the iris. We would four star Thelma, but her standards do some- 
times open a bit under a gruelling sunshine. However the sub- 
stance is firm, and we are particularly fond of her. H.M, ‘39. 





