Syllmar Gardens 
Nestled in the upper reaches of the beautiful San Fernando Valley of southern California 
is where we propagate an iris that we honestly believe cannot be surpassed anywhere. 
Our soil and climatic conditions are ideal. At an elevation of 1300 feet we get just enough 
zip in the air in the winters to hold the iris bac for the fullest spring growth without forcing. 
We make a practice of replanting our entire growing field every year, permitting the new 
plants ample room for full development. Result, a rhizome for our customers with many more in- 
creases and a better root system. A plant that will establish itself in your garden in a much 
shorter length of time than one from a poorly nourished rhizome taken from a crowded clump. 
This catalog is a vehicle by which we can tell our customers who are unable to visit our 
beautiful gardens the conditions by which we are able to positively guarantee any rhizomes 
mailed to you and that they will be properly labeled and true to name. 
We are often asked if our irises are hardy in colder climates. Hardiness is inherent in the 
variety and does not depend upon where it is grown. There are a few irises which, because of 
their early spring growth, are suited only to the milder climates of California and the south. 
We have marked all the tender varieties with an asterisk (*). These tender flowers are often 
successfully-grown in the colder sections with proper winter protection. 

Our Guarantee 
All irises are from one year stock and the very best to be had—and free of all pests; 
labeled and true to name. 

We do not substitute unless requested to do so. 
Shipments will start about June 15th and orders will be filled in rotation. 
If plants do not arrive in good conditicn, return them to us at once and we will 
replace same or refund money. If another variety of same value is acceptable please 
so state. In case of replacement transportation must be borne by purchaser. 
SYLLMAR GARDENS 
ELMA MIESS 
Member of The American Iris Society ( 
Member of Southern California Iris Society 

Please Read Carefully Before Ordering 
TERMS 
CASH. Please remit with postal or express money order or personal check. No stamps. Please do not send currency. No C.O.D. orders accepted. 
1ge is prepaid on all orders in U.S. A. that amount to $3.00 or over. On smaller orders add 35c for packing and postage. For California residents 
G »% Sales Tax. We reserve the right to withdraw any flowers from sale or gift at any time. 
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