PURISSIMA (Mohr-Mitchell 1927). 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. 25¢c. 
RAIN OF FIRE (National). A worthy 
addition to the red group. S. of reddish 
buff; F. semi-flaring of bright rose-red, 
with orange beard. A rapid increaser with 
a long blooming period. 34 in. 50c. 
RICARDI (Wild form). A selected form 
of Mesopotamica with erect stalks. 50 in. 
50c. 
ROSY WINGS (Gage 1936). A delight- 
ful harmony in shades of iridescent rose 
and copper. One of the most talked of and 
popular of the recent introductions. Well 
worth a place in even the smallest garden. 
38 in. Dykes medal, 1939. $2.00. 

SACRAMENTO 
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. 
A Omit tials Asl So celOolae oC. 
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. 
Dykes Medal 1927. 25Sece. 
SAN GABRIEL (Dean 1921). This va- 
riety has set a standard of perfection for 
the milder climates. The flowers are a lus- 
trous lavender flushed with rosy mauve in 
color and have a delicate and pleasing fra- 
grance. It is one of the first to bloom and 
continues blooming for many weeks. Ltrs 
the tallest iris grown. The foliage is green 
throughout the year. 70 in. 25e. 
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SIERRA BLUE 
SANTA BARBARA (Mohr-Mitchell 
1925). 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). 
25c. 
SEBAGO (Berry 1937). 
ing garden 
ing. Large and well formed flowers. 
$2.00. 
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 
An outstand- 
iris of fine blue-violet color- 
45 in. 
falls. Very late. 36 in. 50c. 
SHASTA (Mohr-Mitchell 1927). A _ gi- 
gantic white that is early and good. A 
40 in. 25c. 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1933). A 
clear, pure blue self, like reflection of the 
blue sky in the shining waters. Waxy 
texture, perfect finish, symmetry and poise 
combine to make this the outstanding light 
DIMES ITS: 4 GuineetiVl. ALL Sao 4 eA Mee 
A.I.S. 1985. 35c. 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932). An ex- 
ceptionally smooth, large, refined flower, 
clear blue color with good substance and 
perfect form. A champion in every way. 
perfect flower. 
5OP inte HeMa ACLS? 19332 5 Dykes Medal 
19385. 35c. 
SIR MICHAEL (Yeld 1925). S. clear 
Heliotrope, F. rich red-purple, suffused 
copper-brown. Tall and stately. One of the 
world’s finest. 48 in. 25¢c. 
SNOW SHADOW (Nic. 1932). A large 
white with clear soft Coerulean blue, shad- 
ing on the falls, and blue beard. Differ- 
ent from all others. Fragrant. 382 in. $1.00. 
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