RUFFLED GEM (Muhlestein, 1951) Each $3.50 
M.L. 38 in. A large, nicely formed flower of deep golden buff. Very 
heavily ruffled. 
RUMBA ROSE (Whiting, 1949) Each $1.50 
M. 38 in. Rosy red amoena, clean and fresh. Standards pale pink- 
lavender, falls rich rose-red. Strong growing, hardy. 
RUSSET WINGS (J. Wills, 1945) Each $1.50, 3 for $3.50 
M. 36 in. Rarely will you find an Iris so bright and rich in jewel-like 
freshness and beauty as this golden copper and apricot blend giving the 
effect of a glowing russet self. H.M., 1946. 
RUTH (Innes, 1950) Each $3.00 
M. 38 in. A grand distinct two-tone yellow. Domed standards, deep 
yellow as of Ola Kala, ruffled, crimped edges. Haft same deep yellow, 
no reticulations. Falls broad and flaring. center of falls deep cream 
color with deep yellow crinkled edges. Large. 
RUTH POLLOCK (H. Sass, 1939) Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
M.L. 36 in. A richly colored yellow plicata which is highly praised. 
Light yellow clearly edged and stitched red-brown. 
SABLE (Cook, 1938) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
E.M. 37 in. Almost black, a uniform shade of deepest blue-black-violet 
with blue beard. Sable has every attribute that a fine Iris should pos- 
sess—large size. tall stalks, thick substance and a wonderfully lustrous 
sheen. Pictured on page 32. 
SALAR (DeForest, 1940) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
M.L. 40 in. Lovely and pleasing combination of opalescent creamy flesh 
dominated by an overlay of salmon, Large flowers on well-branched 
stems. H.M., 1941. 
SALMONETTE (Sass, 1946) Each $1.00 
E.M. 36 in. A salmon-pink Iris from the famous Nebraska garden. 
Slightly elongated in form. 
SAMITE (Whiting, 1952) Each $6.00 
M.L, 38 in. This is the white seedling that many of you saw in Mrs. 
Colquitt’s garden in 1951. It is a clear white except for a touch of yellow 
in the throat. The white beard is tipped yellow. The flowers are large, 
of very heavy substance and ruffled form. The standards are well 
closed, the falls widely flaring. The strong stalks are adequately 
branched to carry 7 to 9 blooms. The plants are perfectly hardy and 
are prolific of both bloom and increase. H.M., 1952. 
SAMOVAR (0D. Hall, 1941) Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
E.M. 34 in. Color is coppery rose with standards lighter than the falls. 
It is very floriferous and makes a glowing mass of color. 
SAN ANTONE (Kleinsorge, 1947) Each $1.50 
M.L. 36 in. From the expert on blends comes this deep tan to sand- 
brown self with copiously formed blooms, fine carriage and a touch of 
fluting. 
SARAH GOODLOE (G. Douglas, 1949) Each $3.50 
L. 38 in. A self of lustrous rich velvety maroon. Falls are semi-flaring 
of the same color as the standards with the added beauty of a deep vel- 
vet flush that extends into the heart of the flower. Stalk is strong and 
especially well branched. H.C., 1948. 
SARAH LEE SHIELDS (Graves. 1951) Each $6.00 
M. 40 in. This beautiful pure white is a child of the famous white, 
Lady Boscawen, but it is taller, better branched and much more ruffled. 
(he standards are cupped and closed, the falls flaring. The heavy 
ruffling gives the blooms a light airy appearance that is most pleasing. 
This Iris has been highly praised in England and is up for trial and 
award at Wisley. Sturdy well branched stalks, a distinctive white of 
great charm and refinement. H.C., 1946. H.M., 1951. 
SAVAGE (Craig, 1949) Each $6.00 
M. 34 in. Broad flaring flower of heavy substance. Arched standards. 
slightly open. Blended bronze-red and suffused and blazed magenta. 
SEA GULL (I. C. Smi*h, 1948) Each $2.50 
M. 38 in. Large white as graceful as a sea gull on the wing. 
SEA LARK (Muhlestein, 1946) Each $1.50, 3 for $3.50 
M. 36 in. A slate-blue with a flush of purple toward the center of 
both the standards and the falls. This flush or intensification of color 
is highly original and gives us an interesting blue unlike any other. 
SEQUATCHIE (Caldwell. 1944) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
M. 38 in. A blend of coppery brown with infusion of rose and a 
bright blaze of metallic violet in the center of the falls. Call the color 
metallic coppery rose-brown. 
SHARKSKIN (G. Douglas. 1942) Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 
M. 38 in. A warm white Iris of near perfection. Heavy substance with 
velvety finish. The domed standards are broad with a strong midrib. 
The falls are flaring and inside the throat there is a glistening yellow 
flush. The well proportioned blooms are beautifully poised on well- 
branched stalks. A.M.. 1946. 
SHERIFFA 
SHERIFFA (White, 1941) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
M. 40 in. An Onco-bred, of rich metallic violet with a dash of blue in 
the falls—a distinctly different flower held on graceful branches. A 
free bloomer. 
SHANNOPIN (Pillow, 1940) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
M. 40 in. This stunning Ivis is close to a cream and rose amoena. 
Ruffled creamy white standards with bright rose falls. 
SHISHALDIN (DeForest. 1944) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
M. 38 in. Orange, yellow and golden brown skilfully blended to produce 
a smooth lustrous copper-gold effect with the large flaring flowers beau- 
tifully placed on strong, sturdy stalks. 
SHOW GIRL (Nelson, 1945) Each 75c 
M. 38 in. A true self of blush-pink that attracts the attention of all who 
see it. Orange beard. 
SIERRA PRIMROSE (Essig, 1946) Each $1.50, 3 for $3.50 
M. 40 in. Pastel tint of yellow, nearly cream. Large; fragrant. 
SILVER CHAR™ (Craig, 1948) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
M. 35 in. Large round flower of clear light blue with silvery sheen. 
Typical Onco-bred veining and form. 
SILVER SUNLIGHT (G. Douglas, 1949) Each $5.00 
V.L. 36 in. Fascinating in combination of color with the large domed 
standards of clear go'den yellow on the outside and white on the in- 
side. The flaring falls are white on the upper surface and yellow on 
the under side. Firm textured flowers and excellent branching. 
SILVER TOWER (Mitchel/. 1950) 
M. 35> in. 
Each $3.00 
Beautifully formed porcelain-white. Deliciously scented. 
SIOUX CITY SUE (Whiting-Snyder, 1947) Each 75¢ 
M. 35 in. Bright chestnut-red with copper undertone and blue blaze. 
SKY RANGER (D. Hall, 1948) Each $1.50, 3 for $3.50 
M. 54 in. A beautiful medium blue with large ruffled flowers of good 
form and heavy substance. Strong stalks with three-way branching. 
LNs 1949: 
SKY SONG (Muhlestein, 1951) Each $1.50 
E.M. 32 in. Exceptionally smooth pure blue self. A lovely border plant. 
SKY TINT (MudAlestein. 1949) Each $3.00 
E.M. 38 in. Clean light violet-blue with lovely form. Slightly rem- 
iniscent of Cloud Castle but with more closely domed standards. H.C., 
1948. 
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