SOLID MAHOGANY 
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 and a 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. IIlustrated on page 18. 
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 
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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 29. 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. 
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 ina storm. H.M., 1949. Each $2.50 
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