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THREE SISTERS 
SONNY BOY (Kirkland 1939): E.M. 35 in. All glowing gold and 
henna with the gold predominating, this clean cut flower is most 
brilliant in the garden. The form and branching is excellent. 
H.M., 1940. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SONRISA (DeForest 1942): M.L. 38 in. A blend of coppery pink 
with a strong undertone of yellow. The segments are wide, round- 
ed and the slightly flaring falls are unusual. The blooms have ex- 
cellent substance and fine placement on well branched stems. 
H.M., 1945. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SOUTHERN SNOW (Beck 1947): E. 36 in. A magnificent white 
Iris that blooms early and has the ideal qualifications for a 
white Iris. It is an early blooming Iris with standards and falls 
that are both broad and heavy in texture set off by a yellow 
beard. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SPANISH PEAKS (Loomis 1947): M.L. 38 in. The creator of El- 
mohr now gives us a beautiful new white Iris that is intensely 
white. The nicely formed flowers are completely white, the 
flower, the throat, the beard and style arms are white—no yel- 
low in any part. H.M., 1948; A.M., 1950. 
Each $4.00; 3 for $10.00 
SPINDRIFT (Loomis 1944): M.L. 36 in. A delicate sea-shell or 
coral-pink with some venations on the falls. It has a fiery tan- 
gerine beard that accentuates the entire flower. It is a well 
branched and the bloom placement is good. A good flower. 
Each $1.25; 3 for $3.00 
SPUN GOLD (Glutz 1940): M.L. 38 in. A very popular golden 
colored Iris with plush-like texture and a rich golden beard, It is 
very striking because of its glistening and gleaming richness of 
color. The stems are tall and, well branched and the flowers 
large and colorful. H.M., 1947; A.M., 1939; Dykes Medal, 
1944. Itustrated on page 25. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
ST. LOUIS (Schreiner 1934): M. 36 in. Glossy purple, almost a 
black, with harmonious beard and a mellow pleasing haft. A 
fine Iris to plant in contrast with other colors as the height 
is good, the oval form of the flowers is pleasing and it is well 
branched. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
STAINED GLASS (Wilhelm 1939) : M. 36 in. A coppery red self, 
one of the most brilliant Iris we have ever seen when viewed 
with the sun in the background. In such a light it resembles a 
beautiful stained glass. It is rich, glowing and almost aflame. 
Not an Iris on the red side but a solid copper of a reddish tone. 
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 
a brilliant yellow. The flowers are large and there are lots of 
them. Not a tall plant but very nice to use in mixed planting. 
H.M., 1940; A.M., 1943. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
STARLESS NIGHT (Sass 1941): M. 36 in. Very dark blackish 
purple with medium to large flowers that give off a reddish sheen 
in the sunlight. A bright gold beard gives this Iris unusual beau- 
ty. A fine Iris for the background. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
STELLA POLARIS (Smith 1939) : M. 40 in. Beautiful large blooms 
that have a flush of almost silver-blue when they first open, 
then change to a creamy white with almost a velvety surface. 
The stems have four way branching and reach a good height. A 
fine exhibition spike. H.M., 1939. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge 1948): E. 42 in. An Iris you must 
see to appreciate. It is a golden fiame-salmon blend that ap- 
proaches 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 height 
and is the best Iris we saw last year. Winner of the President’s 
Cup in 1949; H. M.. 1949. Each $5.00 
SUNSET SERENADE (Sass 1949) : 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 branched stalks. A 
strong grower and a free bloomer. H.M., 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 strong and wide and stand erect and the falls wide and 
flaring. Withstands weather and is sure to please you. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
SUZETTE (Knowlton 1945): M. 40 in. A distinct and unusual 
plicata of clear creamy yellow lightly dotted with maroon at the 
edges of the standards and falls near the throat. The flowers are 
large and beautifully proportioned, of strong, firm substance. 
H.C., 1944; H.M., 1945. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
SYLVIA MURRAY (Norton 1944): E.M. 38 in. This beautiful 
fine light blue with flowers that are clear and pure in color 
is a cross of Great Lakes and Shining Waters and has the best 
qualities of both. This is one of the greatest blues that has been 
produced to date and has been a sensation wherever shown. 
H.M., 1946; A.M., 1949. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
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