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SOLID MAHOGANY (Sass) : A beautiful new mahogany red that is 
unsurpasesd by anything in its color class. The deep bronze-gold 
beard sets this solid red off to a fine advantage. 
Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
SONNY BOY (Kirkland 1939) : E. 35 in. A luminous gold and henna 
with gold predominating. Twinkling with light and life—one of 
Dr. Kirkland’s finest copper blends. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SONRISA (DeForest 1942): M. 38 in. H.M., A.I.S. A blend of 
coppery pink with a strong undertone of yellow. The segments are 
wide, rounded and the slightly flaring falls are unusual. The 
falls are well placed on strong stems. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
SOUTHERN SNOW (Beck 1947): E. 36 in. A magnificent white 
iris that blooms early and has the ideal qualifications for a white 
iris. Both standards and falls are full and broad and have an ex- 
cellent texture. Its growing habits are good and flowers abun- 
dantly. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
SPANISH PEAKS (Loomis) : The creator of Elmohr now gives us a 
beautiful new white iris that is intensely white. The throat, the 
beard and stylearms are white. The beautiful new iris grows to a 
height of 38 inches and is beautifully finished and of fine form 
and substance. Each $7.50 
SPINDRIFT (Loomis 1944): M.L. 36 in. A delicate sea-shell or 
coral pink with some venations on the falls. In contrast with the 
rest of the flower the tangerine beard lights up the entire bloom. 
It is well branched and the bloom plac2ment is good. 
Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
SPUN GOLD (Glutz. 1940) : M.L. 38 in. A very popular pure golden 
colored iris with plush-like texture and a rich golden beard. The 
stems are tall and well branched and the flowers are large. A 
1947 winner. H.M. 1939, A.M. 1942. Dykes Medal 1944. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
ST. LOUIS (Schreiner 1934): M. 36 in. Glossy purple, almost 
a black, with harmonious beard and mellow, pleasing haft. Of fine 
oval form, it is a self in color, with an abundance of flowers and 
excellent stems. Each 40c; 3 for $1.00 
STAINED GLASS (Wilhelm 1939): M. 36 in. A rich, brilliant 
coppery-red flower which really gleams in the sun, suggesting 
stained glass. Orange beard. H.M. 1940. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
STARDOM (Hall 1941): M. 34 in. Not exactly a pink but a 
pinkish blend of salmon, apricot, rose and yellow. The beard is 
brilliant yellow. The flowers are large and there are lots of them. 
H.M., 1940, A.M. 1943. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
STARLESS NIGHT (Sass 1941): M. 36 in. H.M., A.I.S. Very 
dark blackish purple with medium to large size flowers that give 
off a reddish sheen in the sunlight. Set off with a bright gold 
beard. Makes a wonderful background iris. Each 50c¢; 3 for $1.25 
STORM KING (Nicholls 1940): M.L. 49 in. Rich black purple 
flowers with reddish underglow. The standards are nicely domed, 
the falls broad and very flaring. Good substance and no haft veins. 
H.M. 1941. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SUNOL (Mohr 1933): M. 36 in. Golden tan self with a pale lav- 
ender cast on the falls. Is very popular in the tan blend class as 
it is a good bloomer and very popular. Each 40c; 3 for $1.00 
SUNGOLD (Milliken) : 52 in. One of the best of the large yellows. 
It is enormous in size with a polished ivory finish and blooms 
very early. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge 1948) : E. 42 in. An iris you must see 
to appreciate. It is a golden flame-salmon blend that approaches 
a red but resembles the color of the sun just before it sinks. The 
standards and falls are very large and the haft and beard are 
bright golden yellow. It grows to great heights and it is the best 
iris we saw this past year. Each $7.50 
SUNSET SERENADE (J. Sass 1943): M. 36 in. This rich golden 
tan self is a seedling of Prairie Sunset. The flowers are large, re- 
fined in form and well spaced on widely branching stalks. A 
strong grower and free bloomer. H.M., A.1.S. 1943, A.M. 1945. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SUNTAN (Mitchell 1935): M. 38 in. A rich sunflower yellow 
overlaid with russet thus giving a tan effect. The standards are 
broad and stand erect and the falls wide and flaring. Withstands 
the weather and is sure to please.. Each 40c; 3 for $1.00 
SYLVIA MURRAY (Norton 1944): Beautiful fine light blue with 
flowers that are clear and pure in color, fine styling, frosty tex- 
ture and heavy substance. A cross of Great Lakes and Shining 
Waters with the best qualities of both. Each $1.35; 3 for $3.50 
