SONG OF SONGS (Crosby 1950): The edges of all the petals of 
this enchanting iris are edged with chantilly-like lacing and ruf- 
fling, imparting to the blooms an air of loveliness. The standards 
are light yellow. The falls are white edged in yellow. Long bloom- 
ing season. 50 inches. H.M. 1950 Each $5.00 
SPANISH FANDANGO (Kleinsorge 1951) : Dazzling new variegata 
with falls of vivid chestnut red and standards of brilliant coppery 
yellow. The form is unique with its ruffled petals that swirl in an 
unusual way. It is a rampant grower, reaching 4 feet with wide 
branching and a profuse bloomer. Each $10.00 
SPANISH PEAKS (Loomis 1947): The new white that is nothing 
else but white even to the beard, style arms and throat. Broad 
petaled, beautifully finished blooms of splendid form and sub- 
stance. 38 inches. H.M., A.1.S. 1948; A.M. 1950. Each $3.50 
SPELLBINDER (K. Smith 1952): The standards and underside of 
the falls are light naphthalene yellow creating a chartreuse 
etfect. The top of the falls is oyster-white. There are green-gold 
lines in both haft and mid-rib of the standards. Then to enhance 
the beauty of this gorgeous flower the edges of the entire flower 
are bright yellow-gold picoteed and fluted. Flowers are 534 
inches wide and 514 inches long. Stalks are 34 inches with four 
branches. Medium late. Each $20.00 
SPELLBOUND (Linse 1951): One is actually spellbound when 
viewing this big, bold and handsome flower, done in red with a 
golden overlay. The form is outstanding. Horizontally flaring 
falls ruffled and of good substance. Good growing habits and 
fine stalk. A real eye-catcher, with brilliant, glowing color. 42 
inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1952. Each $12.50 
SPINDRIFT (Loomis 1944): A beautiful coral-pink flower of good 
form with brilliant tangerine beard to accentuate the entire flower. 
Mid-season. 34 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1945. Each $1.00 
SPRING ROMANCE (E. Miess 1949): Crisp horizontal falls, un- 
usually wide and ruffled, wide standards, domed and ruffled. A 
waxy cream-white with a frosty overlay and heavy infusion of 
aureolin gold at the haft, with the added charm of an extra heavy 
deep orange beard. It has quality and refinement, plus a delight- 
ful fragrance. The huge, 7-inch, non-fading blooms of extra 
heavy substance and long lasting qualities with nine or more buds, 
are poised gracefully on tall, well-branched stalks, vigorous and 
floriferous. Early mid-season. 42 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 
Each $7.50 
S Q 72 (Loomis). A smooth and lustrous coral pink with a fiery tan- 
gerine beard, much used by hybridizers. Falls are slightly ruffled. 
Each $1.00 
STAR SHINE (J. Wills 1949) : A blending of deep cream white and 
pearly blue, creating an iridescent sheen that is both novel and 
beautiful. The deep cream standards are broad and domed. The 
white flaring falls have a cast of blue and edging of the same 
color as the standards. Firm substanced blooms. Mid-season. 36 
inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1949; A.M. 1951. Each $6.00 
STORM KING: (See page 3 for description.) Each $1.00 
SUMMIT (Stevens 1951): Picture this unusual and beautiful bi- 
color or near amoena with snow white standards and falls of deep 
golden yellow, creating a wonderful refreshing and striking con- 
trast. Tall with superb branched, valuable to hybridizers. 40 
inches. Mid-season. Each $8.00 
SUNRAY (Hall 1950): The sheen and brilliance of this lovely 
heavily ruffled yellow flower coupled with extra heavy substance 
and ideal form make it a near perfect iris. Good branching. 36 
inches. Mid-season. H.M., A.I.S. 1951. Each $5.00 
SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge 1948): The name really describes 
this most impressive flower. The color is a golden flame salmon 
blend, bright and fiery. Both standards and falls are extra large 
and the haft and beard are bright golden yellow. Tall and widely 
branched. Winner of the President’s Cup for 1949. Early. 42 
inches. H.M., A.1.S. 1949; A.M. 1951. Illustrated on front cover. 
Each $3.50 
SUNSET SERENADE: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75c 
Everything we sell is grown in our fields. 
SPRING ROMANCE-W ‘See Page 15 
SUZETTE (Knowlton 1945) : The creamy background of this charm~ 
ing plicata is lightly dotted with maroon markings on the stand- 
ards and upper portion of the falls. Style-arms are of rose-brown. 
Form, substance and branching are near perfect. 38 inches. Mid- 
season. H.M., A.I.S. 1945. Each $1.00 
SYLVIA MURRAY: (See page 3 for description. ) Each $1.00 
TEMPLE BELLS (Hall 1952): Extra large heavy substanced flowers 
of a delightful golden apricot. A perfect self with the added at- 
traction of a thick red-orange beard. The entire flower is en- 
veloped in a beautiful metallic sheen. The wide petals are of 
flaring form and slightly ruffled. Mr. Hall considers Temple Bells 
his finest golden apricot. Mid-season. 36 inches. H.M., A.1.S. 
52. Each $20.00 
THE ADMIRAL (D. Hall 1941): An intense luminous blue, deeper 
than medium blue, but not really dark. Mid-season. 36 inches. 
A.M., A.1.S. 1944. Each 75c 
THE KNOCKOUT (Muhlestein 1951): An imposing flower in two 
shades of yellow. Rich yellow standards, falls lighter, brushed 
with deeper yellow at the hafts. Blooms are large with splendid 
form and heavy substance. Vigorous; increases rapidly. Mid- 
season. 40 inches. Each $5.00 
THE MAD HATTER (D. W. Lyon 1951): We believe this to be 
the best performer of any of the reds. It has captured all the 
good qualities. Deep but bright maroon, excellent semi-flaring 
form, good branching and heavy substance. Very tall and fra- 
grant. 42 in. Mid-season to late. H.M., A.1.S. 1951. Each $12.50 
THE RED DOUGLAS: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 75c 
THOTMES III (Kleinsorge 1950): An exceptionally smooth self 
of sparkling golden tan, bright and glistening, with a light bronzy 
beard. Unusually large flowers of superb form with extra wide 
falls of a heavy leathery texture. Vigorous. Truly an outstanding 
iris. 40 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1951. Each $10.00 
THREE CHEERS (Cook 1945): A brilliant vivid blue bi-color on tall 
stems. Standards are a clear light blue, falls dark violet with a 
metallic luster, and edged same color as standards. The prominent 
white beard gives added charm to this attractive iris. Midseason. 
38 inches. H.M., A.1.S. 1946. Each $1.00 
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