RANGER (Kleinsorge 1943): Deep but brilliant crimson toned 
flowers, produced on tall nicely branched stems. A decided self 
with cone-shaped closed standards and semi-flaring falls of firm 
texture. Late. 36 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1946. Each $1.50 
RARE MARBLE (Muhlestein) : A brilliant red and yellow plicata. 
One of the best in this color and a splendid parent. Mid-season. 
Saint Each $2.00 
RED GLEAM (Lapham 1939): One of the best reds and probably 
the nearest approach to a pure red so far attained. Well-branched 
stems. Flaring falls of deep red and standards of glowing red. 
Mid-season. 35 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1941. Each 75c 
RED MAJESTY (G. Douglas 1946): A self of deep Eugenia rose 
except for the yellow infusion at the center of the flower and a 
thick yellow beard. Large blooms of rounded form and heavy 
substance with perfect placement of the flowers on the five-way 
branching stalk. Vigorous. 35 in. Late. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. 
Each $3.50 
RED TORCH (H. P. Sass 1947): A perfect color jewel with stand- 
ards of luminous bronze gold and wide falls of pure velvety red 
without markings to mar their beauty. A brilliantly colored vari- 
egata blend of heavy substance with flaring form. Excellent 
branching. Vigorous grower and rapid increaser. 34 in. Mid- 
season. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $3.00 
REDWARD (Cook 1942): A snappy crimson red that is very vivid. 
The falls are flaring in form. This iris will command your atten- 
tion. Midseason. 34 in. Each $2.00 
REMEMBRANCE (D. Hall 1942) : A delightful pink, blended with a 
delicate lemon yellow as if fused together. The flowers are large, 
of good form and substance. Stems are tall and well branched. 
38 in. Mid-season. A.M., A.1.S. 1944. Each $1.00 
RILLA GABBERT (C. Carpenter 1946): Sparkling and rich in 
jewel-like freshness is this gorgeous rose and gold blend. In 
color it is mid-way between Prairie Sunset and Daybreak with 
the added quality of not fading or losing its substance under most 
trying weather conditions. Lovely full flowers with roundly 
domed standards and wide low branching. Mid-season. 39 in. 
H.M., A.1.S. 1946. Each $4.00 
ROCKET (Whiting 1945): The large heavy substanced flowers are 
a brilliant smooth deep orange-yellow, wide petaled and beauti- 
fully formed. The stalks are strong and sturdy, carrying seven to 
nine blooms. One of the most unusual and brilliant new iris. 
Mid-season. 36 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $5.00 
ROSELAND (Hall 1939): Buffy-rose standards with deeper rich 
rosy-red falls. A late bloomer making it a very welcome addition 
to landscaping. 38 in. Each 50c 
ROSE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1947): A luscious watermelon pink 
in shade except for the slight coppery tints. Well formed blooms 
on tall nicely branched stalks. Different in color and a very at- 
tractive iris. Mid-season. 36 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $4.00 
ROYAL SCOT (Hall 1944): A tall trim plicata that is so heavily 
trimmed in tones of burgundy red that at a distance it creates a 
red effect. Mid-season. 36 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1944. Each $1.00 
RUFFLED BOUQUET (C. Rees 1947): Frilled and ruffled bi-cream 
with standards a little deeper in color. Good form and substance 
with a fine smooth texture. An iris that always impresses everyone. 
Destined to become very popular when better known. Strong 
vigorous plants. Mid-season. Each $7.50 
RUSSET WINGS (J. Wills 1946): Rarely will you find an iris so 
bright and rich in jewel-like freshness and beauty as this golden 
copper and apricot blend giving the effect of a glowing russet self. 
The beautifully formed ruffled blooms are of flaring form and 
very firm heavy substance with great lasting qualities. A lovely 
flower with lots of snap and sparkle. Mid-season. 38 in. H.M., 
A.1.S. 1946. Each $4.50 
SABLE (Cook 1938): A self of intense blue-black-violet with a 
blue beard and extra thick substance. So dark as to appear nearly 
black. Splendid form coupled with a wonderful lustrous sheen. 
Mid-season. 34 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1940. Each $1.00 
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SAMOVAR (Hall 1941): Rich brilliant copper-rose. Large flowers 
and very floriferous, creating a glowing mass of color in the gar- 
den. Early. 32 in. Each 50c 
SARAH GOODLOE (G. Douglas 1949): A self of lustrous rich vel- 
vety maroon. The falls are semi-flaring of the same color as the 
standards with the added beauty of a deep velvet flush that ex- 
tends into the heart of the flower. A red that withstands strong 
sun or rain and remains crisp throughout the day. The stalk is 
tall and strong and especially well branched. H.C., A.I.S. 1948. 
Each $12.50 
SEA LARK (Muhlestein 1946) : Unusual and appealing is this new 
blue iris with a flush of purple toward the center of both the falls 
and standards. The flush of purple intensifies the color. An iris in 
a class by itself. Original and beautiful. Fine form and substance. 
Mid-season. 36 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $3.00 
SHANNOPIN (Pillow 1940): This stunning iris is close to a cream 
and rose amoena. Ruffled creamy white standards with bright 
rose falls. Midseason. 40 in. Each 75c 
SHARKSKIN (Douglas 1942): A beautiful warm white iris of near 
perfection. Heavy substance with a velvety finish. The domed 
standards are broad with a strong midrib. The falls are flaring 
and inside the throat there is a glistening yellow flush. The well 
proportioned blooms are beautifully poised on well-branched 
stalks. Mid-season. 44 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1946. Each $1.00 
SHERIFFA (White 1941) : An Onco-bred, of rich metallic violet with 
a dash of blue in the falls—a distinctly different flower held on 
tall and graceful branches. A free bloomer. Mid-season. 40 in. 
Each $1.00 
SHISHALDIN (DeForest 1944): Orange, yellow and golden brown 
skillfully blended to produce a smooth lustrous copper-gold effect 
with the large flaring flowers beautifully placed on strong, sturdy 
stalks. Mid-season. 38 in. Each $1.00 
SIERRA SNOW (Kleinsorge 1939): A sparkling hardy snow-white 
of flaring form. The well formed flowers are charmingly ruffled 
and are carried on tall graceful stalks. Mid-season. 40 in. 
Each 50c 
SILVER SUSIE (DeForest 1941): A very tall and graceful lustrous 
silver-white self. One of the best poised flowers in our list. The 
flowers are good sized and flaring. The branching is perfect on 
slender trim stems. Midseason. 50 in. Each $1.50 
SNOW CARNIVAL (Graves 1942): A huge pure white with fluted 
standards and wide flaring falls ruffled at the edges. Heavy tex- 
ture; good branching. 39 in. Mid-season. A.M., A.1.S. 1944. 
Each $1.25 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees 1939) : This captivating iris has large buds of 
soft blue that unfold into huge blossoms of icy white and glisten 
like new snow. The wide standards and falls are of heavy sub- 
stance and beautifully ruffled. The stalks are very tall and with 
many flowers but rather short-branching. Vigorous, with beauti- 
ful lush foliage. Early. 50 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1944. Each $1.00 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass 1944): One of the finest deep red 
iris of recent years. The color of the beautifully formed, smoothly 
finished blooms is aptly described by the name. A deep bronze- 
gold beard on plush-like falls completes the beauty of this grand 
iris. Mid-season. 38 in. A.M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $2.00 
SONRISA (DeForest 1942): An exquisite glistening coppery-pink 
with an undertone of yellow and a decided metallic finish. Well 
domed standards with falls that flare in a dashing manner. The 
firm substanced flowers are poised on tall well branched stalks. 
Mid-season. 40 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1945. Each $1.50 
SOUSUN (Essig 1945): A very large well-formed iris of pale yel- 
low or creamy with a yellow heart and beard. Nicely placed flow- 
ers on a well branched stem. Hardy. Mid-season. 40 in. H.M., 
A.\.S. 1945. Each $1.00 
SPANISH PEAKS (Loomis 1947): The new white that is nothing 
else but white even to the beard, style arms and throat. A flower 
with unusal charm that has captured all other good points. Broad 
petaled, beautifully finished blooms of splendid form and ex- 
cellent substance. 38 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1948; A.M. 1950. 
Each $7.50 
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