14 THE LONGFIELD IRIS FARM 
Ruth Pollock (H. P. Sass, 1939). A. M., A. I. S. 1941; H. M., A. I. S. 1939. 
One of the finest of all the Sass yellow plicatas. The .S. are broad and full, are 
dotted and edged with dark red brown. The F. are clearer yellow with a 
heavy border of red brown. Flowers have heavy substance, stems are 
strong and widely branched, vigorous and floriferous. 3 ft. $2.50 
Sable (Cook, 1938). A. M., A. I. S. 1940; H. M., A. I. S. 1937; Roman First 
Certificate 1938. An almost perfectly black Iris with a lustrous, 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 combination with size 
and height. 40 inches. $2.00 
Salamonie (Cook, 1946). See page 2. $15.00 
Samovar (D. Hall, 1941). H. M., A. I. S. 1941. A new coppery rose Iris—the 
color is unique, rich burnished copper which makes a stunning garden 
clump. The strong stems have short branching but the plant is so free 
flowering and the color so fine that the garden effect is very satisfying. 
Midseason to early. 34 inches. $2.00 
Serenite (Cay. 1931). C. M., S. N. H. F. 1931. A lovely blue and yellow blend, 
slightly crinkled. $0.35 
Shah Jehan (Neel, 1932) A. M., A. I. S. 1987. S. buff; F. plum red. Late. $0.30 
Shannopin (Pillow, 1940). A striking Iris close to a cream and rose amoena. 
S. ruffled creamy white; F. same with heavy flush of pink, gold at the 
center. Tall. $3.00 
Sharkskin (Douglas, 1942). H. M., A. I. S. 1943. A lovely tall white Iris 
with an almost velvet finish and firm substance. The S. are roundly 
domed and F. are very flaring with a pale glistening yellow flush deep in 
the throat. Well proportioned flower. on an ideally branched stalk. 44 
inches. $7.50 
Shawano (Wmsn. 1939). H. 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. $1.00 
Shining Waters (Essig, 1933). A. M., A. I. S.; H. M., A. I. S. A clean sky 
blue that sparkles in the sun. Tall, well branched but tender in this sec- 
tion of the country. 44 inches. $0.40 
Shirvan (Loomis, 1932). 8S. lustrous yellow brown; F. velvety red brown. $0.30 
Silver Lustre (Carpenter, 1942). A light Wistaria violet blue self with better 
form and substance than Shining Waters and absolutely hardy. The S. are 
large and firmly domed; F.. are broad and flaring. A profuse flowerer. 40 
inches. $3.50 
Sir Knight (Ash. 1984). A large violet self with rich orange beard. $0.30 
Snowking (H. P. Sass, 19385). A. M., A. I. S. 1987; H. M., A. I. S. 1936. A fine 
large white, the flowers well-balanced on tall branching stems. Of perfect 
form, hardy and fine in every way. 38 inches. $0.35 
Sole Mio (Van Tubergen, 1988-1939). Silver Medal Rome 1938. This is an 
Iris from Holland imported just before the invasion. It is a very large 
clear deep yellow—about the color of Jelloway but having a larger flower. 
A Dykes seedling but shows no flecking in our locality. $7.50 
Sparkling Blue (Grant, 1942). This almost flax blue self is very aptly named 
for the whole flower glistens and sparkles as if dusted with tiny frost 
crystals. S. are domed, broad and strong; F. semi-flaring, beard yellow. 
Blooms over an exceptionally long period. Has fragrance of honey locust. 
41 inches. 5.0 
Spindrift (Loomis, 1944). H. M., A. I. S., 1945. A translucent delicate sea shell 
or coral pink in color with a deep tangerine colored beard. A self of very 
pleasing form and excellent substance. Non-fading and fresh toned. 36 
inches, $12.00 
