LIGHTHOUSE (Salbach 1936) Ea. 75c 
An outstanding iris for any garden. Standards old rose, with falls 
a coppery-rose-red. Blooms held on well branched tall stems, with 
heavy substance. Hardy. Late. 36 in. 
LORD DONGAN ({K. Smith 1940) Ea. $3.00 
Stunning indeed is this lovely flower with broad standards of 
chinese violet and wide rounded falls of velvety pansy-violet, with 
no haft markings to mar its beauty. An intense pale yellow beard high- 
lights its charms. Late. 36 in. 
LORI MAY (DeForest 1941) Ea. $1.50 
A charming pink blend of Daphne pink that creates a very pink 
effect in the garden. The large flowers are smoothly finished and of 
heavy substance with semi-flaring falls and closed standards. Admired 
by everyone. Midseason. 33 in. 
LOUVOIS (Cayeux 1936) Ea. 75c 
A French creation in two-tone brown. Standards light chocolate and 
the falls dark chocolate to maroon, with an edging similar to the color 
of the standards. Midseason. 36 in. 
LUCERNE (Salbach 1940) Ea. 75c 
A wonderful garden blue with lush tall foliage. A very heavy 
bloomer. The deep flag blue is most attractive in landscaping and 
gives a startling color effect when used in mass with a strong yellow 
as Song of Gold. Good branching and substance. Midseason. 36 in. 
MANDALAY (Hall 1943) Ea. $2.00 
The sprightly carriage and siiffly flaring falls and domed stand- 
ards along with the smooth even finish is what makes this lovely 
flower so unusual. The color is a lively copper brown warmly infused 
with rose pink. Very attractive in the garden. Late. 32 in. 
MARISHA (Sass-Whiting 1939) Eqa/5oc 
A pink and yellow blend with large ruffled flowers. Very late. 
38 in. 
MARQUITA (Cayeux 1931) Ea. 40c 
This distinct iris, imported from France a number of years ago, 
still retains its popularity. Large standards of brilliant ivory with 
falls of ivory veined with watermelon rose. There is never enough 
stock to go around. Late. 34 in. 
MARY E. NICHOLLS (Nicholls 1939) Ea. 75c¢ 
Smooth warm white with green-gold inlay on haft and bright orange 
beard. Beautifully formed flowers of suede-like finish. Free bloomer 
and increases rapidly. Midseason. 34 in. 
MARY VERNON (McKee 1942) Ea. $4.00 
Golden bronze standards with a flush of ruby red along the mid- 
tib. The flaring falls are ruby red edged with gold like the standards. 
Strong substance with good form and branching. A charming varie- 
gata. Midseason. 38 in. 
MATTERHORN (J. Sass 1938) Ea. $1.00 
Large beautifully formed flaring flowers of pure white. Even the 
beard is white. Firm substance with a sparkling sheen and splendid 
branching make this one of our finest whites. Midseason. 36 in. 
MELITZA (Nesmith 1940) Ea. $1.00 
Impressive and unique is this tall graceful iris of salmony flesh 
with an intense pinkish tangerine beard, so vivid that the entire 
flower is infused with this brilliant color. Indispensable as a breeder. 
Mid-season. 40 in. 
MEXICO (Kleinsorge 1943) Ea. $3.00 
A gay and brilliant bi-color with golden standards and broad falls 
of glowing red-brown with a decided plush-like finish. The flowers 
are huge and resemble a Mexican straw hat. Nicely branched and 
vigorous. Late. 36 in. 
MIDWEST GEM (H. Sass 1937) Ea. 50c 
A large crinkly-petaled flower of buff and yellow with an overlay 
of pink on the falls. Unusual. Midseason. 36 in. 
MING YELLOW (Glutzbeck 1938) Ea. 75c 
Sparkling clear yellow with huge blooms poised gracefully on tall 
well-branched stalks. Heavy substance and slightly waved on edges. 
Late. 36 in. 
MISSOURI (Grinter 1933) Ea. 50c 
We consider this variety as one of the best medium blues at any 
price. Large flowers of lovely form with an enamel-like finish. Dykes 
Medal 1937. Midseason. 38 in. 
SYLLMAR GARDENS 
MISTY GOLD (Schreiner 1943) Ea. $3.00 
Broad petaled flowers of soft lemon cream, edged with gold, are 
delightfully frilled and fluted. Slender stems with good branching. A 
very fine iris. Midseason. 33 in. 
MISTY ROSE (Mitchell 1943) Ea. $2.00 
A well branched iris with soft rose tinted flowers with the falls a 
shade deeper and a brownish beard and haft. Midseason. 40 in. 
MOLLY MAY (DeForest 1944) Ea. $2.00 
Large blooms of a lovely shade of creamy pink. Thick petals of good 
form and is especially fine as a clump. Its pinkness accents any spot 
where it is planted. Midseason. 36 in. 
MONADNOCK (Salbach 1937) Ea. $1.00 
A vivid rose-red flower that carries well in the garden. Tall and 
well branched. Late. 44 in. 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass 1943) Ea. $3.00 
The color is a cool refreshing shade of lemon yellow with the added 
beauty of heavy substance and excellent branching. The ruffled 
flowers have rounded form and the crisp texture adds to their beauty. 
Midseason. 36 in. 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis 1937) Ea. 75c 
Lovely rose-pink. The large flowers have a soft yellow glow at 
the heart and a brownish cast at the haft highlighted with a bright 
golden beard. Midseason. 38 in. 
MOUNTAIN SKY Ea. $1.00 
The light blue ruffled flowers of semi-flaring form are carried on 
very tall, nicely branched stalks. A heavy bloomer and vigorous. 
Early. 48 in. 
MOUNT WASHINGTON (Essig 1937) Ea. 75c 
A giant white with enamel-like finish and attractive gold markings 
at the haft, highlighted with a heavy gold beard. The broad semi- 
flaring falls and domed standards are of extra heavy substance. We 
consider this hardy iris one of our best. Excellent for background ef- 
fects. Midseason. 50 in. 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941) Ea. $2.50 
A self of radiant lovely mulberry rose shaded brown with a bronze 
beard. The very tall stems hold the flowers well aloft, displaying 
their beauty to good advantage. Excellent substance and branching 
Distinctly different from any other iris. Early. 40 in. 
NARAIN (Shuber 1936) Ea. 35c 
An intense indigo blue with a silken shimmering sheen. The soft 
blue beard is an ‘added attraction. Lush foliage. Midseason. 38 in. 
NARANJA (Mitchell 1935) Ea. 40c 
Deep rich yellow with a definite cast of orange on the falls. The 
nearest to orange of any of the inexpensive iris. The flowers are large 
and of good substance. Late. 36 in. 
NED LEFEVRE (Lapham 1942) Ea. $1.00 
This glowing blend of orange and salmon tones has a coppery over- 
tone which gives the appearance of a light brown self when viewed 
as a clump. Large blooms of splendid form and branching. An iris of 
unusual landscape value. Midseason. 38 in. 
NOONTIDE (Thole 1939) Ea. 75c 
Very large flowers of soft yellow with an odd overlay of old gold. 
Exceptionally heavy substance. Tall and vigorous. Late. 34 in. 
NYLON (Whiting 1940) Ea. 75c 
A copper-tan or rose-beige self with a heavy gold beard. The 
blooms are very large and the branching excellent. For an unusual 
flower this is it. Midseason. 36 in. 
OLA KALA (J. Sass 1943) Ea. $4.00 
This beautiful deep yellow flower of fine form and ruffling is one 
of the unusual hybrids of the last few years. The falls are semi-flaring 
and the standards are firmly held. The flower is poised on a splendid 
stem that is well branched. A good increaser and very floriferous. 
This fine iris, tied with Daybreak in 1946 for the Dykes medal and 
held second place in competition for the Dykes medal in 1947. Mid- 
season. 36 in. 
OLD PARCHMENT (Kleinsorge 1939) Ea. $1.00 
A blend that is well named and of great charm. The large flowers 
are deep ivory with an overlay of golden buff. Standards are domed. 
The wide falls are rather tailored in appearance. The blooms have 
wonderful keeping qualities due to the unusually heavy substance. 
No garden is complete without this treasured gem. Midseason. 35 in. 
OLD ROSE (Salbach 1940) Ea. $2.00 
Very large old rose flowers shading to Pompeii red near the haft. 
The lovely color and wealth of bloom make this iris most effective in 
the garden. Early. 40 in. 
