Iuiroducing 
SPRING ROMANCE €. MIESs 1948) 
(Melitza x Narain) 
It is difficult to describe this “breath-taking” iris by 
a word description. Picture—a flower with crisp hori- 
zontal falls, unusually wide and ruffled, standards wide, 
domed and ruffled. A waxy cream-white with a frosty 
overlay and heavy infusion of aureolin gold at the hatft, 
with the added charm of an extra heavy deep orange 
beard. This infusion of gold at the heart of the flower 
casts its golden glow throughout the entire bloom, giv- 
ing it great carrying value in your garden. It also has 
quality and refinement on close inspection, plus a de- 
lightful fragrance. SPRING ROMANCE does not fade. 
The huge 7-inch blooms of extra heavy substance and 
long lasting qualities with nine or more buds, are 
poised gracefully on tall, well branched stalks, vigor- 
ous and floriferous. 
SPRING ROMANCE, known as seedling 551A, won 
the Gold Cup at the 1948 Hollywood Iris Show. 
Early mid-season, 42 inches. $25.00 
Inis of Distinction 
ACTION FRONT (Cook 1942) Ea. $1.50 
One of the best reds, inclined to a copper-red with an intense yellow 
beard. A well formed flower with conical standards, and falls that 
are very wide at the haft, with no haft markings to detract. Vigorous, 
with beautiful green foliage. Midseason, 36 inches. 
ALASTOR (Spender 1940) Ea. 75c: 3 for $2.00 
This unique and beautiful iris originated in England. The color is 
deep cyclamen pink with an underlay of gold and hazel brown at the 
haft. Mid-season. 36 in. 
ALADDIN’S WISH (Murawska 1945) Ea. $5.00 
The huge blooms of this novel and beautiful iris are a lovely shade 
of blue with brushings of creamy white on the blue. An entirely new 
pattern that is both impressive and pleasing. Vigorous growth and a 
good increaser. Very popular. Midseason. 36 in. 
ALPINE GLOW (Kleinsorge 1945) Ea. $3.60 
The name is most appropriate for this impressive flower. The large 
blooms of smooth lilac-rose with shadings of brown at the haft and 
a gold beard is enhanced with a lovely misty overcast. The effect is 
that of a self and in the sunlight the bright pink tones carry most ef- 
fectively. Tall, well branched and vigorous. Late. 40 in. 
AMIGO (Williamson 1934) Ea. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
A winsome pansy toned iris that everyone loves. Standards are 
clear light violet and the falls intense violet-purple edged with light 
violet. A little gem that should be in every garden. Mid-season. 
30) in. 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting 1944) Ea. $3.00 
A glowing burnt orange or copper self, with a metallic overlay and 
a cadmium yellow beard. Domed standards and semi-flaring falls. 
Prolific and floriferous. Late. 36 in. 
ARCTIC (Kleinsorge 1940) Ea. 75c 
Large flowers of a glistening warm white, with a decided gold 
throat. Perfect form with ruffled closed standards and broad falls. 
Vigorous and a free bloomer. Mid-season. 40 in. 
AZTEC COPPER (Kleinsorge 1940) Ea. 75; 3 for $2.00 
A copperish colored flower with subtle tones of violet and bronze 
blended in lovely harmony. The huge flowers are leathery in sub- 
stance with broad hafts. Mid-season. 38 in. 
AZURE SKIES (Pattison 1943) Ea. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
The crisp ruffled flowers are light azure blue with domed standards 
and almost horizontal falls. The blooms are beautifully formed with 
wide hafts and a white beard. Fine substance surprisingly crisp. 
Branching is low and wide. A very noteworthy iris. Medium late. 
34 in. 
SYLLMAR GARDENS 

SPRING ROMANCE 
(One-half actual size) 
BALMUNG (Sass 1939) Ea. $1.00: 3 for $2.50 
One of the loveliest of the Sass yellow plicatas. The brown mark- 
ings are neatly peppered on a definite yellow background. Large 
flowers with broad petals. Tall stems and well branched. Mid-season. 
36 in. 
BATAAN (Kleinsorge 1942) Ea. $2.00 
A coppery to henna color with a tint of plum cast throughout. A 
flower of good form and of unusual color value. Midseason. 36 in. 
BANDMASTER (Hall 1944) Ea. $4.00 
Huge flowers of powder blue on tall nicely branched stalks. The 
color holds up unusually well. A vigorous grower with deep green 
foliage. Midseason. 38 in. 
BERKELEY GOLD (Salbach 1942) Ea. $1.50; 3 for $3.50 
A magnificent deep glowing yellow capturing all the good qualli- 
ties; fine form, heavy substance and smooth texture. The tall stalks are 
nicely branched. Vigorous and free flowering, blooming over a long 
period of time. It leaves little to be desired and we are glad to rec- 
ommend it as one of the most satisfactory deep yellows. Midseason. 
36 in. 
BLACK AND GOLD (Kleinsorge 1943) Ea. $2.50 
This is indeed a striking variegata with standards a rich chrome, 
near gold and falls of black maroon. Medium size blooms on tall, fairly 
well branched stalks. Midseason. 
BLACK FOREST (Schriener 1945) Ea. $6.00 
A very blue-black iris of silky finish. This flower is a self with a 
beard of the same color. A medium size flower of excellent substance 
and flaring form. Midseason. 26 in. 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) Ea. $7.50 
Large heavy substanced flowers close to cornflower blue, softened 
with a silvery sheen. The standards are broad with semi-flaring falls 
void of haft markings. Its splendid branching and vigorous growth 
together with the many other splendid qualities place this flower 
us one of our very finest new blues. Midseason. 40 in. 
