14 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
SARAH LEE SHIELDS (Graves 1951) M. This beautiful 
pure white is a child of the famous white, Lady Boscawen, 
but it is taller, better branched and much more ruffled. The 
standards are cupped and closed, the falls flaring. The heavy 
ruffling gives the blooms a light airy appearance that is most 
pleasing. The Award of Highly Commended was given it in 
1946. This iris has been highly praised in England and is up 
for trial and award at Wisley. Firm substanced flowers, and 
sturdy well branched stalks, a distinctive white of great charm 
and refinement. H. C., A. I. S. 1946. H. M., A. I. S. 1951. 
40 in. $15.00 
SEAFARER (Buttrick 1949) M. L. The name suggests the 
clear blue water of the sea and is most appropriate. All that 
have seen this iris praise it highly and are impressed not 
only by the clarity of blue color, but by the perfection of 
form and sturdy growth. It is a true self, smooth and free 
from self veining that so often mars the beauty of an iris. 
The color is clean and pure and more blue than any of the 
newer blue iris of similar color depth. The standards are 
firmly domed with no tendency to open at any time. The 
falls are flaring and in excellent proportion so that the 
flowers structurally present a most pleasing appearance. 
Smooth firm substanced flowers, fine low branching. H.C., 
ACI. -S. 1948) He M.A’ 1.7S19495. 36 in: $12.00 
SILVER SUNLIGHT (G. Douglas 1949) V. L. A perfect 
name for this lovely and unusual iris. Fascinating in combi- 
nation of color with the large domed standards of clear golden 
yellow on the outside and white on the inside. The flaring 
falls are white on the upper surface and yellow on the under- 
side. Clean in color, there is a silvery lustre enveloping the 
whole flower that sparkles and glistens in the sunlight. 36 in. 
$9.00 
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. H. M., A. I. S. 1949. 54 in. $5.00 
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. H.C., A.I.S. 1945. 
H. M., A. I. 'S. 1947. 35-in. $2.00—3 for $5.00 
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. 
Hie CyeAa dt. $2 19435 (HMA) 819445) Ay M.A IS; 
1947, 38 in. $1.50 
SPANISH PEAKS (Loomis 1947) M. L. A flower of clear 
white from the hybridizer that originated the Dykes Medal 
Winner Elmohr. The blooms are very large and have great 
purity of color; even the beard is white. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. 
A. M., A. I. S. 1950. 38 in. $4.00 
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., 
A. I.-S. 1945. 36 in. $1.25 
STAR SHINE (J. Wills 1949) M. L. Deep cream, white, and 
pearly blue are so skilfully 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. A. M., A. I. S.1951. 36in. $8.00 
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. H.C., A.I.S. 1944. 
HM. Av leS31948% 3510, $3.00 
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. 
beS5194527H. Mi Ae S 2194657 seu: $1.50 
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 bright 
dash of blue violet in the center of the falls. H.M., A.1I.S. 
1946. 36 in. $1.50 
SUMMER SONG (Nesmith 1951) M. Brilliant and glowing 
this iris has great carrying qualities in the garden. A self 
of very deep orange buff (No. 507 Wilson Horticultural 
Chart) with perfect flaring form. The standards are domed 
and closely held; the heavy substanced falls are almost hori- 
zontal and the rich orange buff beard adds depth of color to 
the flower. The glowing luminous flowers seem dusted with 
gleaming particles of deep gold. The exceptional lasting 
qualities of the flowers kept them in perfect condition for 
three days when many iris in the garden were torn and 
broken by our terrific winds at the ‘height of the 1950 iris 
season. This iris under No. 45-30M was the center of atten- 
tion in our garden in 1950 and received the award of Highly 
Commended. The color is lighter than Rocket but it is a more 
glowing flower and does not fade as do so many iris: when 
under the hot sun. Three branches and terminal, 8 to 10 
blooms. Sturdy stalks and it increases rapidly. H.C., A.I.S. 
1950. 39 in. $15.00 
SUMMERTIME (W. Caldwell 1949) M. L. Rich, deep yellow 
of very flaring rounded form and almost perfect branching. 
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. H. C., A. I. S. 1946. H. M., A. I. S. 1949. 40 in. $4.00 
SUMMIT (Stevens 1951) M. This white and yellow amoena 
has greater color contrast than any of the New Zealand 
amoenas. The standards are white and the falls deep yellow. 
Tall and well branched, it is a distinct addition to this class 
of iris. 40 in. $12.00 
