SNOW VELVET (Sass 1942): M. 38 in. A Gardenia-like white 
Iris of exceptional texture and substance. The branching is 
rather short but the flowers are large and stay in good condition 
on hot days when others have wilted. H.M. in 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. in 1944 and A.M. in 1947. Il- 
lustrated on page 20. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
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. in 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 75c; 3 for $2.00 
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. in 1948 and A.M. in 1950. Illustrated 
on page 36. Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
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. II- 
lustrated on page 19. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
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. Illustrated on page 34. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
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 conver of a reddish tone. 
H.M. in 1940. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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. in 1940; A.M. in 1943. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
STARLESS NIGHT (Sass 1941): M. 36 in. Very dark black- 
ish purple with medium to large flowers that give off a 
reddish sheen in the sunlight. A bright gold band gives this 
Iris unusual beauty. A fine Iris for the background. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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. in 1939. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
SUNSET BLAZE (Kleinsorge 1948): E. 42 in. An Iris you 
must see to appreciate. It is a golden flame-salmon blend 
that approaches 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. Win- 
ner of the President’s Cup in 1949; H.M. in 1949. 
Each $2.50; 3 for $7.00 
SUNSET SERENADE (Sass 1949): M. 36 in. This rich golden 
tan self is a seedling of Prairie Sunset. The flowers are 
large, refined in form and well spaced on widely branched 
stalks. A strong grower and a free bloomer. H.M., 1943; 
A.M., 1945. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
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 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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. 
HEM O46 5AM. 1949) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
VATICAN PURPLE 
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