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PRAIRIE SUNSET (H. P. Sass 1939) M. L. A beautiful blend 
that is appropriately named for the brilliant combination of colors 
reminds one of a glowing western sunset. All pink, apricot and 
golden copper, this iris cannot be described, it must be seen to 
fully appreciate its exquisite color harmony. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. 
PoeMs, Avil sal04i Per R93, 1939; 34 in. $5.00 
PRINCE OF ORANGE (Kleinsorge 1940) M. This iris is the 
deepest orange yellow that I have seen with flaring flowers of 
medium size that are very rich and brilliant. Attracts a great deal 
of attention in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. Per, R. 87 1942. 
38 in. $3.00 
RADIANT (Salbach 1936) E. M.S. are burnished golden bronze. 
F, are intense velvety terra cotta. It has a vivid brilliance that 
stands out in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 1938, Per. R. 88 1939. 
35 in. Each $1.00 3 for $2.50 
RAEJEAN (Whiting 1940) M. L. A two toned yellow and one 
of the brightest of this type. The flowers have well domed stand- 
ards of clear chrome yellow. The cream yellow falls are distinctly 
bordered with deeper yellow. Tall, widely branched and late flower- 
ing. H.M., A. I. S, 1942. R. 88 1942, 40 in. $3.00 
RED BONNET (Gage 1939) M. A dark red self with large 
flowers of fine form and texture. The broad standards are well 
and closely domed. The large falls are flaring and clear velvety 
red. Beard rich yellow. Excellent in every way. H. M., A. 1. § 
1939. Per. R. 87 1940. 36 in. $ .75 
RED COMET (McKee 1936) M. A deep coppery red flower, 
with domed standards of reddish copper. and semi-flaring falls of 
lustrous red. H. M., A. I. S. 1935. Per, R- 89 1938. 38 in. $1.00 
RED GLEAM (Lapham 1939) M. A very brilliant red iris with 
strong well branched stalks. The standards are glowing red, 
broad and arched. The broad flaring falls are rich velvety red 
bordered by lighter red. One of the best reds. H. M., A. I. S. 
1940. A. M., A. I. S. 1941. Per. R- 87 1941. 35 in. $3.00 
RED POMP (Lapham 1940) M. A fine deep red self with large 
flowers of excellent form and substance well spaced on strong 
sturdy stalks. 36 in. $2.00 
RED VALOR (Nicholls 1939) M. A magnificent deep garnet red 
iris with the strongest substance and weather resistance of any 
iris that I have seen. The arched standards have a strong midrib 
and are firmly held. The falls are broad and flaring. A rich 
brown beard adds to the depth of color of th’s outstanding iris. 
Low branching. Gold Medal, Rome, Italy 1940. H. M., A. I. S. 
1940. Per. R. 89 1941. 36 in. $6.00 
RED VELVET (Kleinsorge 1939) M. A handsome flower with 
standards of brilliant Vandyke red, and semi-flaring falls of vel- 
vety ox-blood red. Large flowers with low branching. $3.50 
ROOKWOOD (Wareham 1939) M. A lustrous brown and helio- 
trope blend of great and unusual beauty. The well arched standards 
are glowing bronzed heliotrope. The falls have the same under 
color flushed with pleroma violet in the center. An iridescent flower 
with the color changing according to the light. Well branched 
stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. R. 86 1941. 40 in. $1.00 
ROUGE BOQUET (Whiting 1941) M. A boquet of many colors 
from deep orange to copper, rose red, and red purple so well 
mingled that the effect is a rich red blend. The flowers are well 
formed with good substance. Sturdy stalks. R. 87 1942. 36 in. $3.00 
ROYAL COACH (H P. Sass 1939) M. The standards are chamois 
yellow dotted with faint cinnamon. The falls are clear yellow 
stitched with cinnamon at the edge. Smoothly finished flowers and 
well branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. Per. R. 87 1940. 37 in. 
$ .75 
SABLE (Cook 1938) M. An extremely dark blue purple flower 
with a lustrous silky sheen. The great depth of color is enhanced 
by the dark violet beard. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. A. M., A. I. S. 1940. 
Per. R. 90 1940. 36 in. $1.50 
SAILOR BOY (Washington 1942) M. L. A deep strawberry red 
self that stands out in glowing perfection in the garden. The smooth 
uniform color and firm substance of the standards and falls with 
the even placement of the flowers on well branched stalks give this 
iris an especially prominent place in this class of iris. 36 in. $7.00 
SAINT JOSEPH (Callis 1938) M. A large lavender and white 
plicata with good form and branching. 40 in. $ .75 
SAMOVAR (D. Hall 1941) E. M. A very brilliant iris that at- 
tracts the eye of garden visitors. The color is coppery rose with 
standards lighter than the falls. It is very floriferous and makes 
a glowing mass of color. H. M., A. I. S. 1941. 34 in. $3.50 

SARACEN (Nesmith 1938) V. L. The standards are brownish 
Indian-red. The falls are semi-flaring of velvety brown-red with 
edge the same color as the standards. An impressive flower of rich 
brownred. R. 90 1939, 38 in. Each $1.00 3 for $2.50 
SEA BLUE (Whiting 1941) M. A delightful iris of clear flax- 
flower blue coloring. The flowers are large with well domed stand- 
ards, and semi-flaring falls. Long season of bloom; well branched 
sturdy stalks. R. 86 1942. 36 in. $5.00 
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. Per. 
R. 87 1941. 36 in. $1.00 
SHARKSKIN (G. Douglas 1942) M. If you can visualize the 
silken material known as Sharkskin you will have a good idea of 
the firm substance and almost velvety finish of this lovely ta’l 
white iris. The roundly domed standards are very broad and have 
a strong midrib. The falls.are arched and very flaring with a pale 
glistening yellow flush deep in the throat. The flowers are large 
and well proportioned to the ideally branched stalk (four branches 
and terminal). H.C., A. I. S. 1941. R. 88 1942. 44 in. $10.00 
SHAWANO (Williamson 1939) M. L. A tall brilliant yellow 
boldly veined with Vandyke red. Great garden value. H. M., A. 
I. S- 1940. Per. R. 86 1941. 38 in. Each $1.50 3 for $3.75 
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, well branched stalks. 40 in. $1.00 
SHINING SUN (Nesmith 1940) L. The standards are clear 
cadmium, domed and firmly held. The arched and half flaring 
falls are the same color set off by a deep yellow beard. A glowing 
yellow self that is very useful in the garden on account of the clear 
color and great resistance to bad weather. Tall well branched 
stalks. R. 88 1940. 40 in. Each $1.50 3 for $3.75 
SILVER LUSTRE (C. Carpenter 1942) M. L. A light Wistaria 
violet blue self with better form and substance than Shining Waters, 
and absolutely hardy. The standards are large and firmly domed 
and have a heavy midrib. The falls are broad and flaring. The 
flowers are beautifully formed with heavy substance withstanding 
rain, and hot sun to a marked degree. A profuse bloomer, over a 
long season. Three branches and terminal. R. 89 1942. 40 in. $7.00 
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. Well branched. Per. R. 87 1942. 40 in. $1.00 
SNOW CARNIVAL (Graves 1942) M. The name is most appro- 
priate for this iris is a very large pure white with the ruffled finish 
of wind blown snow drifts. The fluted standards are domed and 
firmly held together. The very flaring. falls are ruffled at the edge 
with no markings to mar their clean cut beauty. Although the 
flowers are very large they withstood a 48 hour wind without 
being whipped and battered as were so many other iris at that time. 
Three branches and terminal. H.C., A. I. S. 1941. H. M., A. I. 
S. 1942. R. 90 1942. 39 in. $15.00 
SNOW DROP (G. Dougas 1942) L. A late blooming white for 
the front of the border. The charm of this lovely flower is due 
to the perfection of the individual bloom and the absolute purity 
of color. Beard white. Usually twelve blooms on each stalk. H. 
CPA Te) S219419 R.87219422130 im $2.50 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees 1939) E. A spectacular blue white. The 
very tall stalks have short side branches filled with many large 
ruffled blooms. The flowers have firm substance and great lasting 
qualities. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. A. M.. A. I. S. 1941. Per. R 89 
1941. 40 in. $6.00 
SOLDANO (Washington 1936) M. L. A huge flower of dark 
maroon and mahogany. S. are mahogany overlaid with maroon, 
well domed; F. are semi-flaring and of dark mahogany overcast 
with deep velvety maroon. Well shaped flowers on tall branched 
stalks. R. 86 1939. 42 in. Each $ .75 3 for $2.00 
SOLDIER BOY (Washington 1942) E. M. A most unusual blend 
of great individuality and charm. A combination of mauve with 
a soft blending of tan intermingled, and a golden halo lighting the 
center of the flower. The flowers are flaring’in form with firm 
substance and excellent branching. An entirely ‘different, but most 
attractive iris. 38 in. : $6.00 
