16 FATRMOUNT GARDENS 

SNOW VELVET (H. P. Sass 1942) M. A beautiful white 
with such heavy substance that the flowers withstand hot 
sun and winds. The standards and falls are slightly ruffled. 
The finish of the blooms is so thick and firm that the falls 
have a velvety texture which is most unusual in a white iris. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1942. Per. R. 88 1948. 40 in. $2.50 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass 1944) M. Deep reddish brown 
iris. According to Ridgway, the standards are Victoria lake, 
the falls are velvety burnt lake. The color effect is brown- 
ish mahogany, the substance heavy, branching very good. 
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1947. Per. R. 89 1945. 38 in. $7.50 
SONG OF GOLD (Essig 1937) M. Beautiful heavy substanced 
medium yellow with exceptionally fine form and branching. 
Lovely for any garden. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. Per. R. 88 
1940. 38 in. Saeco 
SONRISA (DeForest 1942) M. L. <A blend of coppery pink 
with a strong undertone of yellow. The flaring flowers have 
very firm substance with excellent placement on _ well 
branched sturdy stalks, Ho ML, AW ies 104555 ber Resi 
1946. 38 in. $4.00 
SOUSUN (Essig 1945) M. L. Some irises are flamboyant, but 
this fascinating one is just the opposite for it is a refreshing 
lemon cream with quality written all over it. A pale yellow 
laid over a shining ice-like background, its clean color dis- 
tinguishes it from any other of the pale yellows. It is a wel- 
come addition to a color class in which there are too few. 
Large flowers of firm texture, excellent branching. Hardy 
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1945 R. 89 1946. 40 in. $7.50 
SORRELL TOP (Mitchell 1948) A plicata in a new pattern 
with especially good branching. The standards are pale 
yellow heavily flushed brownish rose. The falls are white 
edged with the same rose coloring. H. M., A. I. S. 1947. 
42 in. $3.00 
SPARKLING BLUE (Grant 1942) E. M. L. This almost 
flax blue self sparkles as if dusted with frost crystals. The 
domed standards are broad. The semi-flaring falls are 
large. Heavy substance, superb branching. R. 88 1944. 41 
in. $2.50 
SPINDRIFT (Loomis 1944) M. L. A self of pale pink with 
some yenations 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 place-- 
ment of the blooms is good. H. C., A. I. S. 1948. H. M.., 
AG los LO4b berms Ras S nl 046s Omit: $5.00 
STARDOM (D. Hall 1941) M. A blended self of coppery 
pink and apricot buff with just enough yellow to bring out 
the beauty of the flowers. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. A. M., 
A. I. S. 1948. Per. R. 89 1940. 34 in. SED 
STARLESS NIGHT (J. Sass 1941) M. Very dark black- 
ish purple self. The flowers are medium to large in size. 
An iris that is not too sombre for good garden effect as in 
the sunlight it is overcast with a reddish sheen. H. M., 
A. I. S. 1948. Per. R. 88 1948. 36 in. $1.50 
STELLA POLARIS (K. Smith 1939) M. A cool white with 
slight gold reticulations on the haft. The flowers are large, 
the sturdy stalks are 4 way branched. H.M., A. I. S. 1939. 
Per. R. 89 1940. 40 in. $1.00 
STORM KING (Nicholls 1940) M. L. A distinctive self of 
very blackish purple. The standards are well domed and 
firm. The broad falls are very flaring and of strong velvety 
substance with no venations on the haft. H. M., A. I. S. 
1941. Per. R. 89 1942. 42 in. $2.50 
ST. REGIS (W. Caldwell 1947) M. An iris that might be 
termed an “aristocrat” in the very light blue class for it is 
quite different in form, carriage, and substance from any 
other in this group. The standards are roundly domed with 
crisp ruffling. The falls are very flaring with firm fluted 
borders. Charming and delicate in color, the flowers have 
balance and beauty to a marked degree, Well branched stalks. 
Hee AS oT OSs 0445 0 8 $20.00 
SUEZ (Schreiner 1944) M. Suez is a large rounded flower 
of reddish purple with an unusual veined and spotted pattern 
inherited from its parents Wm. Mohr and Mme. Louis Aureau. 
R. 88 1946. 33 in. Classed as an Eupogocyclus Bt, 
7.50 
SUNDANCE (Nesmith 1940) L. Rich blend of golden tan 
and reddish mahogany. The broad standards are deep tan, 
the rounded flaring falls are the same golden tan with a 
rich red area in the center. Extremely heavy substance, 
tall sturdy stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. Per. R. 88 1941. 
40 in. $1.50 
SUKEY OF SALEM (Nesmith 1946) L. Named for a famous 
ship that sailed from New England, this iris is as strong and 
sturdy as that old time bark. A blended self of Ocher-red 
and rose with a Kaiser brown flush on the upper part of the 
falls (Ridgway). Not a dull iris for it is brimming with bright 
blended colors so cleverly intermingled that it is difficult to 
describe. The flowers are very broad and full, of flaring form 
and extremely heavy substance. Growth vigorous. H. C., A. 
I. S. 1945. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. R. 88 1946. 38 in. $12.50 
SULTAN’S ROBE (Salbach 1945) M. This iris is a great fa- 
vorite on the Pacific coast. The standards are between Van- 
dyke red and deep old rose. The broad heavy substanced 
flaring falls are of the same color except there is a pronounced 
overlay of gold on the upper half and a bright dash of blue 
violet in the center of the falls. H.M., A.I.S. 1946. R. 89 1946. 
36 in. $7.50 
SUNSET SERENADE (J. Sass 1943) M. A subtle blend 
of apricot buff and light Corinthian red giving the effect 
of a glowing tan. The flowers are large and evenly spaced on 
well branched stalks. H. C., A. I. S. 1942. H. M., A. I. S, 1948. 
A. M., A. I. S. 1945. Per. R. 89 1944. 36 in. $4.00 
SUNSHINE (D. Hall 1945) M. Deep rich yellow with good 
form and substance. The flowers are carried on strong well 
branched stalks. Hardy, and a good performer. 35 in. $2.50 
SUZETTE (Knowlton 1945) M. Usually plicatas have very 
little garden value for at a distance they seem a beclouded 
mass of color. Not only is Suzette lovely as a specimen stalk, 
but when viewed from afar gives the effect of a creamy yellow 
with wonderful garden value. The flowers are lightly dotted 
with maroon at the edges of the standards and falls near the 
throat, and the distinctive feature of the rosy madder brown 
styles serves to bring out the creaminess of the bloom. The 
flowers are large of firm substance. Its form, branching and 
other characteristics are nearly perfect. The enthusiastic 
praise of this iris in A. I. 8, bulletins is well merited. H. C., 
A.I.S, 1944. H.M., A. I. 8S. 1945. R. 891946. 40in. $20.00 
SYLVAN BELLE (Peck 1944) M. Tall and well formed this 
warm white is the outstanding iris in the garden of Mr. 
Peck. A seedling of Gloriole, it has firm domed standards 
and semi-flaring falls with slight golden reticulations at 
the hafts which lend a glow to the whole flower. Hardy and 
a prolific grower. R. 88 1945. 40 in. $6.00 
SYRINGA (Lowry 1947) M. Mrs. Lowry chose the name 
Syringa for this lovely iris as being most appropriate, for 
it has been likened in color to the freshly opened blooms of 
the old fashioned lilac, botanically known as Syringa Vulgaris. 
A clean, pure lilac self with closed cupped standards, and 
broad semi-flaring falls. The substance is firm, and the strong 
stalks are very graceful and especially well branched. The 
fragrance, and subtle coloring give this iris great individ- 
uality and charm. Thoroughly hardy, and a prolific bloomer. 
H. C., A. I. 8.1946. H,M., A.J. 8.1947. R. 88 1946. ~40°ing 
$10.00 
SYLVIA MURRAY (Norton 1944) A very fine blue from 
Great Lakes and Shining Waters. The flowers are clear and 
pure in color with precise styling, frosty firm texture, and 
heavy substance. Luxuriant growth, and tall well branched 
bloom stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1946. 40 in. $7.50 
