A PARTIAL VIEW OF OUR GROWING FIELDS 
Welcome to Syllmar Gardens 
Our aim in issuing this catalog, is to carry to old friends and newly acquired friends, the 
descriptions of iris, both new and old, that we, who have devoted years to observing these irises, 
do believe to be the best for all-around garden use, as well as the latest hybrids for the iris fan. 
We again take this opportunity to thank the many customers who have acknowledged the 
receipt of SYLLMAR’‘S fine roots with so much praise. 
WE SHIP NO IRIS 
EXCEPT WHAT WE 
GROW OURSELVES 
These husky well-nourished roots 
(rhizomes) as grown at 
THE SYLLMAR GARDENS 
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ELMA MIESS 
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 15 and orders will be filled in rotation. 
If plants do not arrive in good condition, 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. Our liability in all instances is limited 
to the purchase price of the rhizomes or roots. 
SYLLMAR GARDENS 
ELMA MIESS 
Member of The American Iris Society 
Member of Southern California Iris Society 
Member Midwest Hemerocallis 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. Postage is prepaid on all orders in U.S.A. 
that amount to $2.50 or over. On smaller orders add 35c for packing and postage. For Cali- 
fornia residents add 3% Sales Tax. We reserve the right to withdraw any flowers from sale or 
gift at any time. 
JOIN THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY 
You will receive 4 valuable Bulletins each year containing information on iris culture, 
suggestions to hybridizers, the planning of your garden and many other helps. 
Dues are $3.50 per year. Mail check to: 
THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY 
444 Chestnut St., Nashville 10, Tennessee 
SYLLMAR GARDENS 
