22 5/G@JH RUE IEN: Bi Raes 
IRIS 
GARDENS 


SHAH JEHAN (Neel 1932) L. 38”. 
In our estimation it is one of the most nearly indispen- 
sable of all irises. In color it is certainly the most sensa- 
tional of all novelties. Named for that lavish emperor of 
India who ruled three centuries ago from the famous 
Peacock Throne. Shah Jehan is itself an extravaganza of 
color containing no less than seven distinctly different hues. 
The standards are a delicate creamy-buff faintly edged 
lavender; the falls are rich and magnificent, quickly blend- 
ing from a light fawn at the haft to a glowing copper, then 
to a rich deep chestnut. This in turn changes to a gorgeous 
tone of lustrous velvety purple — the dominant color of 
the falls. Imperceptibly this rich purple changes to a softer 
plum or magenta and this finally to a lavender edge which 
repeats the margining of the standards. The beard is of 
the richest orange. 25c; 3 for 60c 
SHANNOPIN (Pillow 1940) M. 40” 
An iris from the East that has been highly recommended 
to us. An arresting clear cream, ruffled, overlapping stan- 
dard, cream falls heavily flushed with pink and fairly wide 
yellow hafts. Large flowers, rounded, low and _ well 
branched. $5.00 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1933) M. 36”. 
Still as a mountain lake at sundown, reflecting an un- 
clouded blue, is the halcyon sheen of this exquisite iris. 
The blooms, carried on tall, well-branched stems, are won- 
derfully symmetrical and alluring. Among the loveliest of 
all blue iris, and worthy of the extra protection its slight 
tenderness may require. 35c 
SIEGFRIED (H. Sass 1936) L. 40”. 
The pioneer of the yellow-ground plicatas. A very large 
flower stippled and dotted brown on both the yellow stand- 
ards and the creamy falls with a touch of fluting and ruffling 
throughout. Height and branching are excellent. A _ re- 
markable color advance. 60c; 3 for $1.50 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932) ML. 40”. 
A slightly deeper-toned companion of Shining Waters. 
A smoothly lacquered medium-blue with broad, flaring falls 
of unusual length. A true self-color that is really magnifi- 
cent in the clump. A good performer everywhere. The 
Dykes Medal winner for 1935. 30c; 3 for 75c 
SILVER TWILIGHT (Schreiner 1941) EM. 34”. 
Frosty silver-lilac with a subtle flush of pale, nymph-like 
pink. A light fluting gives the blooms an airy carriage. A 
delicate shade withstanding hot weather surprisingly well. 
$5.00 
SMOLDER (Nicholls 1937) ML. 38”. 
Classically formed, trim and imposing, this iris is a deep, 
monastic black-purple self with an underglow of red. The 
richness of texture is enhanced by a velvety finish, particu- 
larly in the falls. Large flowers with well domed standards, 
falls curve out and down very gracefully. Tall, nicely 
branched and late blooming. $1.00 
SNOQUALMIE (Brehm 1938) M. 36”. 
There has been considerable interest in cream iris and of 
the many Snoqualmie is one of the very best. It reminds 
one of the thick cream on a crock of rich Jersey milk. And 
just like this rich, luscious cream which seems to have so 
much body, this iris is heavily substanced. Large size and 
flaring falls. $1.00 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees 1939) EM. 40”. 
Like an enveloping soft snow spray, we have the per- 
fectly formed blooms of Snow Flurry. A beautiful ruffled 
blue-white. The unopened buds are lightly tinted blue but 
the bloom opens a cool white. Large flowers, striking in 
the many blossoms it has per stem, strong substanced and 
long lasting. Not widely branched the ruffled flowers are 
beautiful. (Pictured on page 25) $6.00 
SNOWKING (HF. Sass 1935) ML. 38”. 
A king indeed! Radiant as sun on arctic snows, this 
serenely poised giant, of glacial purity and regal carriage, 
is generally recognized as one of the top notch white iris 
of today. It is ideal in stem and branching, and, fortunately, 
of a rugged hardiness. 35c; 3 for 90c 
SONG OF GOLD (Essig 1937) M. 30”. 
This iris is a pure medium tone of yellow. A self, its 
rippling color suggests the fluid grace of the flower as a 
whole. Individual in the yellows because it has such pro- 
nounced flaring falls. The only iris of this color with this 
type of carriage, it reminds one of a yellow, stiffer Shining 
Waters. It is not tall but is well branched and has fine 
textured flowers very pleasantly scented. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SONNY BOY (Kirkland 1939) EM. 34”. 
Dr. Kirkland has produced a series of coppery blends for 
which he is known throughout the iris world. Twinkling 
with light and life these unusually colored coppery blends 
in varying tints are very well received. Sonny Boy is our 
selection as about the finest of the entire series of this color; 
a brighter and larger King Midas, a lovely color. $1.25 
SORRENTE (Cayeux 1937) M. 36”. 
A fine new, glistening, smooth blue and yellow blend. 
The flowers are large, round, of good form, standards yel- 
low overlaid lavender. Falls are very broad, lavender with 
an adroit margining of primrose yellow and flushed same 
color at the haft. Tall and well branched. The copious, 
full-formed flowers give a very distinct effect; a blue blend 
of promise. $2.00 
SPOKAN (J. Sass 1933) M. 34”. 
A very large iris, smooth textured and _ substantial. 
The standards are a glowing red-brown; the falls a similar 
but slightly deeper shade. A rich velvety flower that will 
make one of the richest clumps in any iris planting. 
25c; 3 for 60c 
SPRING SECRETARY (White 1941) M. 38”. 
A sleek intermingling of chamois and tinted lilac. The 
ground color is old gold shaded lilac with a tawny cast in 
the hafts tinged brown. A very lovely smooth flower of 
clean pure colors. $7.50 
SPUN GOLD (Glutzbeck 1940) ML. 38”. 
A breath-taking, significant introduction. Striking, 
gleaming velvety yellow with the glistening thick texture 
we generally associate with the darker colored iris. Moulded 
in a perfection of form, styling and color -— deep golden 
yellow with the vibrancy and dash of brilliant shining gold. 
The petals have a thick, plush-like body and texture, 
standards and falls very broad of the same shade of yellow. 
No veining or shading mars the purity of coloring which is 
gloriously enhanced by the rich beard. 
It is a sensational creation glowing like a golden comet. 
Good sized, well formed flowers distributed on branched, 
very sturdy stems. The last word in yellows well provided 
with lustrous velvety texture of petals in which respect it 
stands alone. A highwater mark in iris hybridizing achieve- 
ment. $10.00 
STARDOM (D. Hall 1941) M. 34”. 
Glowing salmon-rose blend of exceptional clarity and 
brilliancy. A rapturous, pleasing color, the flowers are 
medium large, fair to good substance. There is no other 
iris just like it in color. As a clump it gives the effect of 
glowing coppery-gold and tangerine. One of Mr. Hall’s 
finest blends and an iris we feel certain is going to be very 
widely grown and appreciated. $3.50 
STELLA POLARIS (K. Smith 1939) M. 40”. 
Very large flowers. A cool white, its first flowers are 
tinted blue paling to clear white. Very nice proportion and 
well textured blooms. It is slightly variable in performance. 
At its best it is one of the finest in its color class. $5.00 
