SPANISH PEAKS 
RUTH PCLLOCK (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 heautifully marked. There is nothina finer in 
plicatas. H.M., 1939; A.M., 1941. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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, in 1940. Illustrated on page 19. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
SALAMONIE (Cook 1946): E.M. 36 in. A wonderful light pink 
blend with standards of light pinkish cinnamon and falls a 
light congo-pink. The broad flowers, often 5 inches in diameter. 
are well spaced and of very heavy substance. A fine grower 
and a good bloomer. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
SALUSKIN (Nelson 1948): M. 38 in. This is one of the largest 
tlowers 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 $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
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 aarden effect. 
H.M. in 1941. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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 75c; 3 for $2.00 
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 en ahundance of hude 
flowers. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
SERENITE (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 arow on straight 
sturdy stalks. Well branched. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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 34. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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 lovelv 
cut flower. Illustrated on page 34. 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 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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. H.M., 1949. Each $1.50 
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 vour garden. It is very hardv and 
free blooming. A.M. in 1941, Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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 FLURRY (Rees 1939): E.M. 40 in. A beautiful, ruffled 
icy white with large falls that are broad and pure white. Both 
falls and standards are waved and crimped at the edges, semi- 
flarina and very graceful. The blooms are abundantly produced 
on tall, sturdy stalks with a delicate apple-blossom perfume. 
Illustrated on page 19. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
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