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Ruth Pollock (Sass, H. P. 1939). H. M., A. I. S. 1939. One of the newest and 
perhaps the finest of all the Sass yellow plicatas. The S. are broad and 
full, are yellow dotted and edged with dark red brown. The F. are clearer 
yellow with a heavy border of red brown. A heavy substanced flower, 
stems are strong and widely branched, vigorous and floriferous. 36 Od 
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Sable (Cook, 1938). A. M., A. 1S. 1940; H. M, A. L. S. 1937; 
Roman First Certificate, 1938. An almost perfectly black Iris with a lus- 
trous, silky sheen possessing an unsuspected brilliance not common with the 
dark colored varieties. S. and F. Fluorite Violet; beard Deep Soft Blue- 
Violet. Extreme depth of color and excellent substance, in splendid combin- 
ation with size and height. Almost a self, neither blue-purple nor red- 
purple, but just between, with a harmonizing blue beard. Dependable 
grower and bloomer. Withstands hot suns and winds. 40 inches. $6.50 
Sandalwood (H. P. Sass 1937). A very fine coffee colored blend that is greatly 
enlivened by the yellow undertone. S. vinaceous tawny; F. Army Brown. 
Has a lovely silky sheen. 34 inches. $1.00 
Sandia (Wimsn. 1934). A bright and clean deep pink blend 
of heavy texture. Very lovely in mass or as an exhibition Iris. Floriferous 
and vigorous. 389 inches in height. $0.25 
Seduction (Cay. 1933). A. M., A. I. S. 19387. A pure waxy white, with the 
S. finely veined pale lilac; the F. are dotted the same color on the haft, the 
beard is white, lightly tipped yellow. A really lovely flower of good substance 
and beautiful form. $0.75 
Serenite (Cay. 1931). C. M., S. N. H. F. A lovely large blend of blue and 
yellow crinkled and with good substance. S. buff yellow have a faint haze 
of blue lavender; the wide flaring F. of clean pastel blue shade to soft yel- 
low at edges and throat. $0.35 
Shawano (Wmsn. 1939). Hu. M., A. I. S. 1940. A tall, brilliant 
yellow with Vandyke Red veining on fall. The flower is a larger, glorified 
Nebraska. The excellently branched flower stalks, 37 inches tall, have as 
high as nine flowers to one stalk. The plant is extremely floriferous and 
very vigorous. S. Empire Yellow; F. same boldly veined Vandyke Red; 
beard Cadmium Yellow, heavy and thick. $4.00 
Shining Waters (Essig 1933). A. M., A. I. S. 1986; H. M., A. I. S. 1934. A 
medium blue self like the reflection of blue sky in shining water. The 
firm wax-like texture and perfect finish are enhanced by an orange beard. 
40 inches. $0.25 
Siegfried (H. P. Sass 1936). A. M., A. I. S. 1988; H. M., A. I. S. 1936. A large 
ruffled flower of good substance. S. Naples yellow with a sheen of dotted 
purple; F. flaring, pale yellow with striped brown on the haft with purple 
dots along side of the distinct yellow beard. Large flowers on 44 inch 
stem. One of the first large plicatas with yellow ground color instead of 
the white associated with plicatas. $2.00 
Sierra Blue (Essig 1932). Dykes Medal, A. I. S. 19385; H. M., A. I. S. 1933. 
One of the finest medium blue Irises coming to us from California. Has 
a remarkably shimmery finish and good substance. 3 feet. $0.35 
Sir Knight (Ash. 1934). H. M., A. I. S. 1936. A large violet self with a rich 
orange beard. This Iris possesses a wonderful sheen and _ iridescence. 
Fragrant. 40 inches. $0.25; 3 for $0.50 
Sir Launcelot (J. Sass 1935). H. M., A. I. S. 1937. A rich golden brown Iris. 
S. hazel; F. claret brown; golden haft; orange beard. 30-32 inches. $0.50 
