TALL BEARDED IRIS—Continued 
REMEMBRANCE (Hall 1942) Each .75 
Light pink blend and rated as the best in this color group. 
Large flowers and well branched stems. HM 1943, AM 1944. 
ROCKET (Whiting 1945) Each 1.00 
Bronze toned orange that looms in the garden like a beacon 
in the night. A strong dominant color that will blazen any 
spot it occupies in your garden. New and distinct. HM AIS 
19455 AMIN 94 77 
ROSE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1947) Each 2.00 
Deep rose blend shaded copper and different from any other 
blend. Well branched stems and a splendid performer always. 
About 3% feet. HM 1948. 
ROSE TOP (H. Sass 1941) Each 1.00 
A beautiful rose tomed plicata of large size and lovely ruffled 
form. The standards are almost solid rose, the falls cream 
with a wide rose border. The last plicata to bloom. HM 1943. 
ROYAL SCOT (Hall 1944) Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
Color pattern is similar to that of Firecracker except that the 
ground color is creamy white instead of yellow. Also grows 
higher. Striking red effect from a distance. HM 1944. 
ROYAL SOVEREIGN (Stevens 1951) Each 4.00 
The deepest yellow iris yet and an absolute self. The color is 
clear orange very near the well known California Poppy. Much 
brighter and clearer than other orange or bronze toned yellows. 
Flowers are large and well spaced on 40 inch stems. Withstands 
the hottest sun without bleaching. Midseason. Picture on 
page 29. 
RUBIENT (Whiting 1942) Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
Some describe this as an Amigo done in red. The standards are 
light reddish purple, the falls deep glowing wine red and mar- 
gined the color of the standards. Superior and very popular. 
RUBY LIGHT (Marx 1950) Each 1.00 
Visitors never fail to pause and pay tribute to this sparkling 
crimson red iris. We withheld the stock until it could be offered 
at a popular price. 314 foot stems. Well branched. Midseason. 
RUSSET WINGS (Wills 1946) Each 1.00 
A symphony of richest autumn colors, copper, gold and apri- 
cot. Large opulent blooms of perfect form and frilled edges. 
3 feet. Midseason. HM, AIS 1946, AM 1952. 
SABLE (Cook 1938) Each .75 
A lustrous black iris which should be in every collection. Large 
well shaped flowers of velvety black violet. Even the beard is 
dark. A magnificent variety and one of the finest we grow. 
HM AIS 1937, AM 1940. 
SALMONETTE (J. Sass 1946) Each 1.00 
One of the new pinks from Sass farms. Not large but the buds 
are the pinkest we have seen. Color is light salmon pink. 
SALMON SHELL (Muhlestein 1950) Each 3.00 
When this delicious salmon toned shell pink iris first bloomed 
in our trial beds visitors without exception praised its beauty. 
In addition to the captivating color every requirement neces- 
sary for a top flight iris is evident. Flowers exhibit excellent 
substance and texture. Stems are ideally branched and the 
plant is a vigorous grower. 3 to 3¥ feet. Midseason to late. 
SAN ANTONE (Kleinsorge 1948) Each 1.00 
Large handsome brown described as a deep tan or sand-brown. 
Very broad flowers on stout well branched stems. HM 1948. 
SANDIA (Williamson 1934) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
Lovely rose pink that has been most popular with visitors to 
our garden. Large flowers of good substance and very early. 
SAVAGE (Craig 1949) Each 5.00 
Red but unlike all other red varieties in our collection. Bronze 
and magenta are fused into a most striking red blend. The 
broad flaring flowers are brilliant and always attract attention. 
HM AIS 1951. 
SEA LARK (Muhlestein 1946) Each 1.00 
A different blue that is unique. Flowers are periwinkle blue 
with purplish flush in the centers. There is absolutely nothing 
else like it. HM AIS 1947. 
SHANNOPIN (Pillow 1940) Each .75 
A near amoena on the order of Marquita. Soft cream stand- 
ards and rose falls. A pretty iris that we like immensely. In 
heavy demand and always popular with visitors. 
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SHARKSKIN (Douglas 1942) Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
An immense handsome new white iris. Leathery substance and 
purity of color are outstanding features of this spectacular 
flower. Quite carly. HM 1943, AM 1946. 
SHARON KAY (De Forest 1946) Each 1.25 
In the same color class as Dreamcastle and Harriet Thoreau 
but of warmer tone. Large oval flowers of pinkish lilac on 3 
foot stems. Exquisite for indoor decoration. 
SHINING WATERS (Essig 1933) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
Perhaps not quite as blue as Great Lakes but a splendid light 
blue iris nevertheless and still in consistent demand. A trifle 
tender in severe climates. 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
A spectacular medium blue iris of large flaring form attaining 
great height, sometimes over 5 feet. Winner of the Dykes 
Medal in 1935. 
SKY CHIEF (Marx 1950) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.59 
Majestic and towering this lofty giant is ideal for the back- 
ground. The immense elegantly formed flowers are soft blue 
with unique silver margins. Most effective when planted with 
yellows or whites. Ideal three way branched stems about 442 
feet high. A Great Lakes seedling. 
SNOQUALMIE (Brehm 1938) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
If you are looking for a topnotch pure cream iris to plant 
with others, especially the reds and blues, this one is hard to 
beat. A superior variety of excellent habits and a rapid 
increaser. 
SNOW FLURRY 
SNOW FLURRY (Rees 1939) Each 1.00 
For sheer grace and charm of the individual flower no other 
variety can match this huge yet dainty blue white iris. Both 
the standards and falls are delightfully ruffled and on opening 
the flowers are pale blue fading to bluish white by the second 
day. Truly a classic iris. 
SOLID GOLD (Kleinsorge 1951) Each 10.00 
There are many fine yellow iris available today and this one 
is without question the finest, purest, deep yellow of them all. 
Huge, rich flowers of ideal form and texture, perfect placement 
on 40 inch stems are manifested by this topnotcher. Every iris 
lover will acquire it sooner or later. Very limited stock. 
SOLID MAHOGANY (J. Sass 1944) Each 1.00 
As the name implies a rich mahogany red self of large size 
and perfect form. A magnificent variety. HM AIS 1944, AM 
1947. Picture on page 33. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS @ BORING, OREGON 
