13 FAILRMOUNT GARDENS 
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. 
H.C., A. I. §, 1944. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. 38 in. $11.60 
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 Hybrid. 
$5.00 
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 VOL OUS mln Germs 
1.9. 1945. H.M., A. 1. S. 1946. R. 88 1946. 38 in. $6.50 
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. $5.00 
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. $1.00 
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. Qj ium, — Ssaxe 
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. S, bulletins is well merited. H. C., 
A. I. S. 1944. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. R. 89 1946. 40 in. $9.00 
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. H. M., A. 1.8. 1948. R. 88 1945. 40 in. $4.50 
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. 
HCA, I. SaS4Ge EM se seale S. 1947. R. 88 1946. 40 in. 
$7.00 
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. $3.00 
THE ADMIRAL (D. Hall 1941) M. A clean bright me- 
dium blue. The flowers have good substance and withstand 
hot sun and rain to a marked degree. Strong well branched 
stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. A. M., A. I. S. 1944. Per. 
R. 88 194355 37 10: $1.00 
THE BISHOP (Washington 1937) M. A smoothly finished 
long flower of intense Bishop’s purple. The standards are 
large and well domed, the large falls are slightly flaring, 
and of very firm substance and texture. H. M., A. I. S. 1938. 
Per. R. 87 1989. 38 in. > .75 
THE FRANCISCAN (Essig 1947) M. So named because its 
deep colors are remindful of the robes of the Franciscan 
Friars. It is the best dark iris from a line of breeding car- 
ried on by Prof. Essig for nearly twenty years, and it is 
a fitting climax, for seldom do we find a deeply colored iris 
with such flaring form. A dark purple self, flushed with 
iridescent tones of maroon purple around the bronzy gold 
beard.. The standards are very domed and firm, and appear 
slightly lighter than the falls, due to the finish of the ex- 
tremely flaring falls. The stalks are sturdy with three to 
four very well spaced branches, 36 in. $10.00 
THE GUARDSMAN (Grant 1939) E. M. A handsome iris 
with standards of dusty pink. The undercolor of the 
semi-flaring falls is slightly deeper than the standards 
with a velvety overlay of mulberry edged with the dusty 
pink of the standards. Good substance. H. M., A. I. S. 
1940. R. 88 1942. 38 in. $2.00 
THE ORIOLE (Schreiner 1947) M. L. The vivid contrast of the 
standards and falls is most startling and unusual, yet very 
fascinating. The standards are goldenrod yellow, the falls 
rich black-maroon, so dark that the flower looks like a piece 
of gold and black velvet. 36 in. $2.00 
THE SENTINEL (D. Hall 1942) M. This iris is very at- 
tractive. A bright burnished copper with flowers of good form 
and substance. Per. R. 86 1944. 35 in. S37 
THREE CHEERS (Cook 1945) M. Bold fiaring flowers with 
pallid violet standards and flaring falls of dark violet. A 
seedling of Wabash with great height and vigorous growth. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1946. 42. in. $6.00 
THREE SISTERS (De Forest 1941) L. The standards are 
light cream with rounded flaring falls of Indian lake. An 
arresting combination of color giving the effect of a red 
and white amoena. Per. R. 85 1944. 35 in. $1.00 
TIFFANJA (DeForest 1942) M. A clean cut flower that com- 
mands attention on account of its large flowers and almost 
perfect branching. The standards are buff, firm and well 
held, the falls are creamy white bordered buff and brushed 
at the haft and around the edge with golden brown, A very 
fine plicata. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. A. M., A. I. S. 1946. Per. 
R. 88 1945. 40 in. $1.50 
TIP TOP (D. Hall 1947) M. Striking and quite different this 
plicata gives the effect of a reverse bicolor. The standards are 
solid violet blue, well domed. The falls are white save for a 
very light peppering of blue in the throat and edges. Crisp 
flowers, and good branching, 30 in. $7.50 
TISHOMINGO (W. Caldwell 1942) M. L. Large Wistaria 
blue self of very flaring form and firmest substance. The stand- 
ards are highly and roundly domed. The falls are flaring 
with lighter flush around the beard. A frosty flush en- 
velops the whole flower and accentuates the cool crispness 
of this beautiful sturdy iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. A. M., A. 
I. S. 1944. Per, R. 90 1948. 42 in. $1.50 
