RUTH POLLOCK (Sass 1939): M.L. 36 in. A rose and yellow 
plicata with the background of soft yellow and the plicata mark- 
ings of deep rose. The flower is near perfection in all details, soft 
and smooth and beautifully marked. There is nothing finer in 
plicatas. H.M., 1939; AM., 1941. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SABLE (Cook 1938): M. 36 in. Deep blue-black-violet, a rich 
color with a blue beard. It can be classed as almost a black as it 
is very intense in color, has a beautiful sheen and clear in color. 
It has all the qualities that a good Iris should have, large size, 
tall well formed stalks, and flowers of good substance. H.M.., 
1937; A.M., 1940. Illustrated on page 26. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SALUSKIN (Nelson 1948): M. 38 in. This is one of the largest 
flowers that we have seen in the new shades of pink. It is a very 
lovely shade of salmon-pink with a slight yellow cast and a 
tangerine beard. The stalks are strong, the plant is a vigorous 
grower and the substance heavy. Each $2.50; 3 for $6.50 
SAMOVAR (Hall 1941): M. 34 in. Rich and brilliant burnished 
copper overlaid rose. The flowers are large and the stalks are on 
the short side. In a clump this Iris appears as a coppery orange 
mass and is very floriferous and valuable for its garden effect. 
H.M., 1941. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
’ SAN FRANCISCO (Mohr-Mitchell 1937): M. 38 in. A fine white 
plicata with a feather stitching of lavender-blue around the 
edges. Both standards and falls have this penciled edge, the 
flowers are large and well spaced on the tall, strong stems. 
Awarded the Dykes Medal in 1939. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SAN PASQUAL (Milliken 1941): E. 36 in. A large velvety flower 
with falls of velvety violet-carmine, the standards being a few 
shades lighter than the falls. In some parts of the country this 
Iris blooms in the spring and again in the fall. Both the shape 
and the substance of this pleasing Iris are excellent. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SANTA BARBARA (Mohr 1935): M. 36 in. A clear cut lavender- 
blue of excellent shape and size. It has been said that this Iris 
approaches perfection in the shape and size of its blooms. It is 
exceptionally well branched and there is an abundance of huge 
flowers. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SENSATION (Cayeux 1935): ML. 46 in. A blue that is truly a 
sensation. The standards are bright and erect, the falls are flar- 
ing and show veining in the center. Winner of the Award of 
Merit in France. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SERENATA (Milliken 1942): M. 38 in. This russet-pink Iris at- 
tracts immediate attention. The standards are very erect and 
the falls are wide spread giving width and display to tne blooms. 
It branches well and makes a beautiful clump in the garden. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SERNITE (Cayeux 1931): M. 36 in. Was originated in France. 
Soft grey with a faint edging of soft gold anda slight flush of soft 
lavender. Flowers are medium in size and grow on straight 
sturdy stalks. Well branched. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SHAH JEHAN (Neel 1932): M. 38 in. An Oriental blend with 
standards of creamy buff faintly edged in lavender, the falls very 
rich velvety chestnut merging into purple and gradually fading 
out into a margin that repeats the color in the standards. The 
beard is a rich orange. Illustrated on page 17. 
Each 50c 3 for $1.25 
SHARKSKIN (Douglas 1942): M. 38 in. A pure silky white Iris 
with a yellow flush at the throat. The domed standards are very 
broad and have a strong midrib. The falls are arched and flar- 
ing with a pale yellow flush deep in the throat. The flowers are 
large and well proportioned to the ideally branched stalk. It is 
one of the top ranking white Iris of today. H.C., 1941; H.M., 
1943; A.M., 1946. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
SHERIFFA (White 1942) : M. 36 in. Metallic violet blossoms with 
a blaze of blue on the falls. The petals are darker around the 
edges and burnished with a metalic lighter shade in the center. 
This beautiful Iris is an onco-bred and very iridescent. A lovely 
cut flower. Illustrated on page 26. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1933): M.L. 36 in. A lovely soft sky- 
blue. The color of the Iris is as intense as the reflection of an 
unclouded blue sky on a mountain lake. In severe climates this 
plant is a little tender but worthy of the extra protection 
it may require. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SHOW GIRL (Nelson 1945): M. 38 in. A distinctive true self of 
blush-rose from Rameses and Prairie Sunset. It is regarded as 
the best pink seedling of Prairie Sunset. Heavy orange beard and 
haft when first opened. The flowers are large and well shaped. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SIEGFRIED (Sass 1936): M.L. 44 in. A huge flower of pale sul- 
phur-yellow entirely overlaid with a stippling and dotting of 
purple. Both the standards and falls are slightly waved at the 
edges. A buffy overtone blends the colors together. H.M., 1936; 
A.M., 1938. Back in 1938 this Iris sold for $25.00. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932): M.L. 48 in. A smoothly lacquered 
medium blue with broad flaring falls of unusual length. This 
soft, clean, enamel-like blue is of tall and stately habits, often 
reaching well over four feet. There are many buds on the stalks. 
Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1935. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SIERRA SNOW (Kleinsorge 1939): M. 40 in. A hardy white of 
pure clean color, very attractive spreading form, and with wavy 
edges on the petals. The pure whiteness of the Iris actually 
sparkles, the flaring form, and the well formed flowers are 
charmingly ruffled. You will want this Iris if you see it. 
_ Illustrated on page 27. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SIOUX CITY SUE (Whiting 1947): M. 34 in. Rich auburn-red, 
with a central blaze of blue. The blooms are beautifully round- 
ed, with gracious and curvaceous lines. This beautiful Iris was 
named in honor of the lovely red haired, blue eyed girl of the 
song. The plant shows good growing habits and is hardy. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SKY RANGER (Hall 1948): M. 48 in. A very tall, stately and 
heavily ruffled medium blue. The flowers are large and are 
excellently spaced on three way stems with blooms opening one 
at a time. This plant has often reached a height of 54 inches 
and the strong sturdy stems have held it up when other va- 
varieties have gone down in a storm. HM., 1949. Each $5.00 
SNOQUALMIE (Brehm 1938): M. 36 in. Very rich pure cream 
Iris of fine flaring form and heavy substance. This beautiful 
Iris of leathery texture is soft in color yet rich enough to blend 
with the reds and blues in your garden. It is very hardy and 
free blooming. A.M., 1941. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SNOW CARNIVAL (Graves 1942): M. 39 in. A fine pure white 
Iris with the ruffled finish of windblown snowdrifts. The fluted 
standards are domed and firmly held together. The very flaring 
falls are ruffled at the edge. This outstanding flower possesses 
all the good qualities of an Iris. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SNOW VELVET (Sass 1942): M. 38 in. A white Iris of gardenia- 
like texture with substance heavy enough to withstand hot sun 
and winds. This fine Iris has a gilding of gold at the throat that 
is very beautiful. H.M., 1942. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
SOLID MAHOGANY (Sass 1944): M. A beautiful new mahogany- 
red that is unsurpassed by any Iris in its color class. The stand- 
ards are Victoria lake and the falls a velvety burnt lake. The 
entire color is that of brownish mahogany; large flowers, finely 
spaced on good stems. H.M., 1944; A.M., 1947. Illustrated on 
page 27. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
WABASH (See page 31) 
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