16 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
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. H.C., A. I. S. 1941. H. M., A. I. S. 1942. 
A.M., A.1I.S. 1944. 39 in. $2.00 
SNOW CRYSTAL (J. Wills 1947) M. 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. Heavy textured flowers, and vigorous growth. 
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$4.00—3 for $9.00 
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. H.C pal 
1941. 26 in. $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. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. 
A.M., A.I.S. 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 finish of the blooms is so thick and firm 
that the falls have a velvety texture. H.M., A.I.S. 1942. 
40 in. $1.00 
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. 38 in. $3.00—3 for $8.00 
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 rose. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 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. Large flow- 
ers of firm texture, excellent branching. H.C., A.I.S. 1944. 
H.M., A.I.S. 1945. 40 in. $2.00—3 for $4.50 
SPINDRIFT (Loomis 1944) M. L. A self of pale pink with 
some venations 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. 
Avie S946, e386. $2.00 
SPRING SUNSHINE (Milliken 1948) M. This light luminous 
yellow has the largest flowers of any variety in our garden. 
A well formed self with domed standards, well held by the 
firm midrib. The falls are very broad and semi-flaring. Tall 
with good branching it makes a spectacular clump in the 
earden. Vigorous growth. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 48 in. $5.00 
STAR SHINE (J. Wills 1949) M. L. Deep cream, white, and 
pearly blue are so skillfully combined that the flower has the 
iridescent gleam of lustrous pearls. An iris of great indivi- 
duality, it was a center of attraction in the Wills garden 
at the time of the Nashville meeting. The deep cream or buff- 
yellow standards are broad and domed, the white flaring falls 
have a suggestion of blue in the center, and an edging of the 
same color as the standards. Very firm substanced flowers 
and exceptionally sturdy well branched stalks. An iris that 
never succumbs to the elements. It has great distinction both 
in quality of flower and arrangement of color. H.C., A.I.S. 
1948. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. 36 in. $12.50 
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 velvety sub- 
stance with no venations. H. M., A.I.S8. 1941. 42 in. $1.00 
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. 
FL.GC., “Av. S. 1944-5 H. Me CASI S048 eosin 
$7.00—3 for $18.00 
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 vigorous. H. C., A. 
I. S. 1945. H.M., A.I.S. 1946. 388 in. $4.00—3 for $10.00 
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 bright 
dash of blue violet in the center of the falls. H.M., A.I.S. 
1946. 36 in. $3.00 
SUMMERTIME (W. Caldwell 1949) M. L. Rich, deep yellow 
of very flaring rounded form and almost perfect branching. 
Many will remember this iris in the Caldwell garden in 1946 
when it bloomed for the first time. It has proven thoroughly 
dependable and most outstanding in the deep yellow class. 
The standards are Capucine yellow (Ridgway), broad and 
perfectly domed. The very flaring falls are just a shade 
lighter with a slight creamy flush around the thick yellow 
beard. Firm heavy substanced flowers and strong sturdy 
stalks. This iris is in the front ranks of the darker yellows, 
4 branches, 10 blooms. H.C., A. I. S. 1946. H. M., A. I. 8. 1949. 
40 in. $12.00 
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. $1.00 
SUZETTE (Knowlton 1945) M. This cream plicata is lovely 
as a specimen stalk and also has great garden value. The 
flowers are lightly dotted with maroon at the edges near the 
hafts and the rosy madder-brown styles contrast pleasantly 
with the delicate color of the bloom. Its form, substance and 
branching are nearly perfect. H.C., A.IS. 1944. H.M., 
A.J. S. 1945. 40 in. $6.00—3 for $15.00 
SYLVAN BELLE (Peck 1944) M. Tall and well formed, this 
large warm white has great garden value. H.M., A.I.S. 
1948. 40 in. $3.00 
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. A.M., A.1I.S. 1949. 40 in. 
$2.25 
SYRINGA (Lowry 1947) M. A clean, pure lilae 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 individuality and charm. Thoroughly 
hardy, and a prolific bloomer. H.C., A.I.S. 1946. H.M., 
A.I. 8S. 1947. 40 in. $5.00 
TALLY HO (D. Hall 1949) M. Deeper in color than any of 
the flamingo pink strain from Mr. Hall, it is one of the most 
valuable parents for increase in size and variation in color. 
The upper part of the falls is close to the bright color we find 
in fuchsia toned orchids. The standards and lower part of the 
falls are of a lighter shade. Large flowers, heavy substance, 
and medium branching. Stock limited. 32 in. $12.00 
