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SEQUATCHIE (W. Caldwell 1944) M. L. Following is the 
description of Sequatchie by a prominent A. I. S. judge: “All 
metallic coppery rose-brown, gleaming in the sun. The me- 
dium sized blooms had crisp, flaring form. A smooth in- 
fusion of violet, like the feathers on a pigeon’s neck, cen- 
tered 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. H. C., A. I. S. 1943. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. Per. R. 
88 1945. 41 in. $4.50 
SERENATA (Milliken 1943) M. A most attractive pink 
blend that has no yellow at the haft. The flowers are smooth 
and firm, and the color is most inviting. Vigorous and 
hardy, very good branching. R. 88 1945. 40 in. $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 verv 
broad and have a strong midrib. The falls are arched and 
flaring with a pale yellow flush deep in the throat. The 
flowers are large and well proportioned to the ideally 
branched stalk. H. C., A. I. S. 1941. H. WI fee 1G ASR AIABy. 
A. M., A. I. S. 1946. Per. R. 88 1946. 44 in. $2.50 
SHISHALDIN (DeForest 1944) L. Handsome flower of 
orange, yellow, and golden brown so skillfully blended that 
the whole effect is a brilliant deep golden orange. The flow- 
ers are flaring in form and well placed on strong sturdy 
stalks. Hardy and vigorous. R. 85 1946. 40 in. $1.50 
SIERRA PRIMROSE (Essig 1946) M. L. Sweetly scented, 
this creamy yellow with large well substanced flowers, is 
lovely for flower arrangement or in the garden. Fine low 
branching and vigorous growth. 36 in. $4.00 
SILVER LUSTRE (C. Carpenter 1942) M. L. Light Wis- 
taria violet blue self with better form and substance than 
Shining Waters, and absolutely hardy. The standards are 
firmly domed. The falls are flaring. The flowers are beau- 
tifully formed with heavy substance withstanding rain, and 
hot sun. R. 89 1943. 40 in. $2.00 
SKY RANGER (D. Hall 1948) M. Tall and stately, this 
medium blue iris is well named for it does seem to range the 
sky. The flowers are large and heavily ruffled with the 
three way branching stalk so well proportioned that three 
blooms open at one time are not crowded. The tall stalks 
are strong and sturdy and do not blow down in heavy storms. 
54 in. $20.00 
SNOW CARNIVAL (Graves 1942) M. 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. Although the flow- 
ers are large they withstood a 48-hour wind without being 
whipped and battered. Three branches and terminal. H. Cs 
sy dy fS SNviy TE WI ING Is $8), TIBI, ING WES INT Re Gig 
Per. R. 90 1943. 39 in. $3.00 
SNOW CRYSTAL (J. Wills 1947) M. Snow Crystal is well 
named for its whiteness reminds one of glistening snow on a 
sunny wintry morning. It is the most lovely flower that I 
have ever seen on a white and blue plicata. Large in size 
with perfectly domed standards, and widely flaring falls, 
its great distinction lies in the striking contrast of the 
intense blue styles and crests with the pure whiteness of 
the standards and falls. The light feathering of blue at 
the hafts is void of any brown veining, so often found in a 
plicata. ‘The branching is a little high, but I am sure it is 
an iris that will please you. Heavy textured flowers, and 
vigorous growth. H.C., A. I. S. 1945. H.M., A. I. S. 1947. 
35 in. $5.00 
SNOW DROP (G. Douglas 1942) L. Late blooming white. 
The charm of this lovely flower is due to the perfection of 
the individual bloom and the purity of color. Beard whit. 
Twelve blooms on each stalk. H. C., A. I. S. 1941. R. 87 
1942. 26 in. Classed as a Border Iris. $1.00 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees 1939) E. 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. eM AG Ts iS; 61939: 
A, M., A. I. S. 1941. Per. R. 89 1941. 40 in. $1.25 
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. 
Hy Mj AL I. S: 1942. Per, R. 88) 1943.) 400in, $1.50 
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, $5.00 
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. $ .75 
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. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. Per. R. 87 
1946. 38 in. $2.50 
SORRELL TOP (Mitchell 1943) 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. Misr At anos LOAYe 
42 in. $1.00 
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 
in New England. H. C., A. I. S. 1944. H. M., A. I. S. 
1945, R. 89 1946. 40 in. $3.50 
SPARKLING BLUE (Grant i942) E. M. L. This almost 
flax blue self sparkles as if dusted with frost erystals. The 
domed standards are broad. The semi-flaring falls are 
large. Heavy substance, superb branching. R. 88 1944. - 
in. $15 
SPINDRIFT (Loomis 1944) M. L. A self of pale pink with 
some yvenations 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. 1943. H. M.. 
A, I. 8. 1945. Per. R. 88 1946. 36 in. $3.00 
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. atts 
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 1943. 36 in. $1.00 
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. leg, SN IG RS) 
1941. Per. R. 89 1942. 42 in. $1.50 
