SANDALWOOD (Sass, 1937). ML. 44". Large flowers 
with standards of buff-bronze, falls are of a bronze- 
brown, washed with blue. Brown veining. 50c 
SARAH KINISH (Kinish, 1944). M. 38’. Very distin- 
tinguished, of clear, sparkling blue, with a refresh- 
ing coloring all its own. Slightly ruffled standards 
with falls a deeper blue fading into a lighter border 
on the wavy edge. Even beard is blue-tipped. $5.00 
SHARON KAY (DeForest, 1946). M. 38’’. Large smooth 
flowers of vinaceous lilac. The white beard is or- 
ange tipped, style arms white. $10.00 
SHERIFFA (White, 1941). M. 38”. A.M. A.I.S. 1945. 
Rich, metallic violet flowers with a distinct blue 
blaze on the falls. Only slight markings show the 
onco bred strain. Abundance of flowers. $1.00 
SHINING WATERS (Essig, 1933). M. 36”. H.M. A.LS. 
1934. Clear light blue flower of good size and sub- 
stance. Light orange beard. 40c 
SHISHALDIN (DeForest, 1944). M. 38". The brilliant 
coloring and flaring form of this self, blended from 
shades of orange yellow and brown add another 
new color to your garden. $2.00 
SHOW GIRL (Elias Nelson, 1945). M. 38’. A true self 
of blush pink that attracts the attention of all who 
see it. Heavy orange beard. $4.50 
SIEGFRIED (H. Sass, 1936). M. 44’. A.M. A.I.S. 1938. 
A beautiful plicata of yellow standards and creamy 
falls, both stippled and dotted brown. The whole 
flower is slightly ruffled. 50c 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig, 1932). ML. 40". Dykes Medal 
1935. A true blue self. The falls are broad and of 
unusual length. Flowers have a smooth lacquer- 
like finish. 35c 
SIERRA SNOW (Klein., 1939). M. 40”. An attractive 
pure white iris, large flowers with crinkled edges 
growing on well branched stalks that are tall. 75c¢ 
SILVER SUSIE (DeF., 1941). M. 50”. Like a mirror, this 
shining silver white self reflects a glory all its own. 
Stately and tall. Large flaring blooms. $2.00 
SNOQUALMIE (Brehm., 1938). M. 36’. Just like rich 
thick cream. Flowers of heavy texture, flaring, large 
and growing quite tall. 75c 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees, 1939). E. 50’. A.M. A.I.S. 1941. 
Blue tipped buds unfolding into a whirling dervish 
of fluffy white flakes, describes this unusually 
ruffled and frilled iris of icy white. $1.50 
SOLE MIO (Van. T., 1938). M. 38". Received the silver 
medal in Rome, 1938. This is one of the latest iris im- 
ported from Holland before the invasion. Tall and 
well branched the flowers are of clear deep yel- 
low. Does not fade. $2.50 
SOLID MAHOGANY JJ. Sass, 1944). M. 38”. A.M. 
A.L.S. 1947. In solid with the judges of the A.I.S. 
this darkest of all reds pays glowing tribute to the 
long list of Sass originations. The beautifully formed 
flowers grow on sturdy plants that are adaptable 
in all climates. $7.50 
SONATINE (Tompkins, 1946). L. 38’. A blending of 
pale heliotrope, blush pink and lilac combine in 
this unique flower. Broad, heavily substanced 
blooms grow on strong well branched stalks. $7.00 

SABLE 
Described on page 24. 
SONNY BOY (Kirk., 1939). LM. 34”. H.M. A.1.S. 1940. 
Alive with glowing tints of gold and henna, this is 
a brilliant coppery blend well worth a place in your 
garden. 50c 
SONRISA (Def ., 1941). M. 38”. H.M. A.L.S. 1945. Deep 
coppery pink clouds with the gold of a bright sum- 
mer morn shining through, is a parody to this large 
coppery pink and gold, whose flaring falls have 
wonderful substance. $4.00 
SOQUEL (Reinelt, 1940). EM. 38". Another iris of the 
Wm. Mohr type. Lighter in color and more vigor- 
ous in growth. Large flowers, broad foliage. 75c 
SORRELL TOP (Mitchell-Salbach, 1943). M. 43”. H.M. 
A.1.S. 1947. A new pattern in plicatas. Standards 
pale yellow with a suffusion of brownish-rose. 
Falls white, heavy edging of brownish rose. $3.00 
SOUSUN (Essig, 1945). ML. 40”. H.M. A.I.S. 1945. 
There is no other yellow quite like this pale lemon 
yellow encusing a shining icy background. $7.50 
SOUTHERN PACIFIC (Taylor, 1942). M. 45”. H.M. 
A.I1.S. 1947. Magnificent is this clear lavender blue, 
glowing with a faint rosy sheen. The flowers are 
enormous and have a long season of bloom. $2.00 
SPARKLING BLUE (Grant, 1942). M. 38’. Justly named 
is this clear flax blue that fairly sparkles in the 
sunlight. Added to its many virtues are flowers 
that are large and flaring and enjoy a long period 
of bloom without fading as do many blues. $2.50 


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