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and dark violet.” The standards are pure pansy purple, 
and are broad, arched and domed. The semi-flaring falls are 
widely rounded, and overlaid with blackish velvet leaving 
an edging of the same color as the standards. R. 89 1942. 
36 in. $5.00 
RUTH POLLOCK (H. P. Sass 1939) M. A large rose and 
yellow plicata that has some of the coloring of Tiffany, but 
is much brighter. The background of the flower is soft 
yellow with distinct plicata markings of deep rose. H. M., 
ADIOS. 1989s A. M. A. I. S: 1941.) Per R. 90 1940. 36 in. 
$3.00 
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. 
ACE eA S.1940 Pers R90 1940536) ine $2.00 
SAILOR BOY (Washington 1942) M. L. A deep strawberry 
red self that stands out in the garden. The smooth color 
and firm substance of the standards and falls with the even 
placement of the flowers on well branched stalks give this 
iris a prominent place in this class of iris. 36 in. $5.00 
SAMOVAR (D. Hall 1941) E. M. A very brilliant iris that 
attracts 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. 
fS. JG4GL,  Ietaes dk, Xe IB BS thal, $3.00 
SARACEN (Nesmith 1938) V. L. The standards are brown- 
ish Indian-red. The falls are semi-flaring of velvety brown- 
red with edge the same color as the standards. An impres- 
sive flower of rich brown-red. R. 90 1989. 38 in. $1.00 
SEQUATCHIE (W. Caldwell 1944) M. L. A brilliant blend 
of coppery brown with a strong infusion of roSe and a bright 
blaze of metallic violet in the center of the falls. Follow- 
ing is the description of Sequatchie by a prominent A. I. 8S. 
judge: “All metallic coppery rose-brown, gleaming in the 
sun. The medium sized blooms had crisp, flaring form. A 
smooth infusion of violet, like the feathers on a pigeon’s 
neck, centered the falls. A different blend with more 
metallic sheen than any iris I’ve ever seen. A _ honey.” 
Strong very heavy substance with 9 to 11 flowers on four 
way perfectly branched stalks. A flaring flower with great 
carrying qualities in the garden. H. C., A. I. S., 1943. 
Teh. JY, JXe dic Sh Gu ake, ey aleve Ak hale $20.00 
SERENATA (Milliken 1943) M. A most attractive pink 
blend that last year impressed me as being one of the best 
pink blends and the only one that I know that has no yellow 
at the haft. The flowers are smooth and firm in finish, and 
the color is most inviting. Vigorous and hardy, tall with 
very good branching. R. 89 1944. 40 in. $3.50 
SETTING SUN (Kirkland 1937) M. L. This iris has the 
depth of color that we see in a brilliant red sunset. The 
standards have a gold area along the midrib, blending into 
the deep rose border. The falls are mahogany red. Per. 
ik, fr TI OL, GX aoe, $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 tall white iris. The domed standards are very 
broad and have a strong midrib. The falls are arched and 
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. “H. M., A. 1. S., 1943. R. 89°1944. 44 in. $7.50 
SHAWANO (Williamson 1939) M. L. A tall brilliant yellow 
boldly veined with Vandyke red. Great garden value. H. 
Viele sae! O40 ame beranhe GOnLOAI mmo Onin. 
Each $1.50 3 for $3.75 
SHISHALDIN (DeForest 1944) L. A very handsome flower 
of orange, yellow, and golden brown so skillfully blended 
that the whole effect is a smooth brilliant deep golden 
orange. The large flowers are flaring in form and well 
placed on strong sturdy stalks. Hardy and vigorous. A 
very outstanding iris. 38 in. $7.50 
SIERRA SNOW (Kleinsorge 1939) M. A pure clean white 
of flaring form. Both standards and falls are charmingly 
ruffled, and it is most attractive in the garden. Tall with 
good branching. 40 in. $1.00 
SILVER LUSTRE (C. Carpenter 1942) M. L. A light Wis- 
taria violet blue self with better form and substance than 
Shining Waters, and absolutely hardy. The standards are 
large and firmly domed. The falls are broad and flaring. 
The flowers are beautifully formed with heavy substance 
withstanding rain, and hot sun. A profuse bloomer over a 
long season. R. 89 1943. 40 in. $5.00 
SNOQUALMIE (Brehm 1938) M. An iris of mellow creamy 
yellow, smoothly finished and with exceptionally heavy sub- 
stance. Well branched. Per. R. 87 1942. 40 in. $1.00 
SNOW CARNIVAL (Graves 1942) M. The name is most 
appropriate 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 mav 
their beauty. Although the flowers are very large they 
withstood a 48-hour wind without being whipped and bat- 
tered as were so many other iris at that time. Three branch- 
CS chal iwericqonrl, del, Cop JN Ih Se ASE, TEL, ib ANG II, ISi, Tees 
AWM: A. IS: 1944, Per. R. 90 1943. 39) in. $10.00 
SNOW DROP (G. Douglas 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. C., A. I. S. 1941. R. 87 1942. a in. 
1.50 
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 sub- 
stance and great lasting qualities. leh Whos AN, lle Sh TB: 
IN, Whey AX, Ue SS ST, deXene Uae, oh) IL ZNO) aha, $4.50 
SOLDIER BOY (Washington 1942) E. M. A combination 
of mauve with a soft blending of tan intermingled, and a 
golden halo lighting the center of the flower. 38 in. $5.00 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass 1944) M. A very deep red- 
dish brown iris. According to Ridgway, the standards are 
Victoria lake, the falls are velvety burnt lake. The color 
effect is brownish mahogany, the substance heavy, branch- 
INSMVCLY eeOOds He Cr, Atel. S. LO43an svi. AN less 19448 
R. 91 1944. 38 in. Stock limited. $15.00 
SONG OF GOLD (Essig 1937) E. M. Slghtly deeper in 
color than Happy Days with the form of Santa Barbara, this 
iris deserves a place in any garden. Splendid substance 
and branching. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. Per. R. 88 1940. 38 in. 
$1.00 
SONNY BOY (Kirkland 1989) E. M. All glowing gold and 
henna with the gold predominating, this clean cut flower is 
most brilliant in the garden. Excellent form and branch- 
waver, Jel, Wi, JN, Ih So TEM), Teteres ke, Ry Bias al, Sal As 
SONRISA (DeForest 1942) M. L. A blend of coppery pink 
with a strong undertone of yellow, and a smooth shining 
finish enveloping the whole flower. The large flaring flow- 
ers have very firm substance with excellent placement on 
well branched sturdy stalks. A lovely color. 38 in. $15.00 
SPARKLING BLUE (Grant 1942) E: M. L. This almost 
flax blue self is aptly named for the whole flower sparkles 
as if dusted with frost crystals. The domed standards are 
broad and strong. The semi-flaring falls are large and sym- 
metrical. Heavy substance, superb branching and _ color 
place this iris in the front ranks of this class of iris. Five 
branches and terminal. R. 88 1944. 41 in. $10.00 
SPINDRIFT (Loomis 1944) M. L. This shell pink is one of 
the most decided color breaks in recent years. Many have 
seen it growing in different gardens under seedling num- 
ber TQ-70. A self of pale pink with some venations on the 
falls, the crowning glory of the flower is the tangerine beard 
which lights up the whole flower in most brilliant contrast. 
The stalks are firm and the placement of the blooms is good. 
IBE, Gy Jk Je TS TUBER, GS G81, $15.00 
SPUN GOLD (Glutzbeck 1940) M. L. An iris of deep gold- 
en yellow. The standards are domed and firm. The semi- 
flaring falls are glowing yellow with no venations. The 
