1951 Iutroductions by § yllinar Gardens 
Iris hybridizing is a fascinating occupation, with many sorrows when 
good ideas go awry, and some extremely happy times when brand new 
things meet with public approval. 
Our introductions for 1951 are described below. We like them both 
very much, and we hope you will, too. 
LADDIE $15.00 
We are happy to introduce this beautiful new iris by E. Miess, of 
damson blue, infused with cocoa brown at the haft. The flower has the 
fortunate good habits of its two ‘’Dykes Medal’’ parents (Missouri x 
Great Lakes). The blooms are large and possess an unusual overlay as 
of silver and under certain lights the flowers seem to be more silver 
than blue. The falls are slightly ruffled and flaring. The standards 
domed and ruffled. Unusual substance. Beautifully branched with 
nine plus flowers to the stem. Fragrant. 
GOLDEN GLEAM (E. Miess) (Tiffanja x Tobacco Road) $15.00 
An iris very different from the average. A quality flower of dandelion 
yellow with striations at the haft of cream and a beard of dandelion 
yellow plus traces of lavender. The peculiar markings at the haft are 
probably inherited from its plicata parent but the entire flower reminds 
one of having onco blood in it. The falls are slightly ruffled, horizontal 
to flaring. Standards ruffled, domed and slightly lapped. Heavy sub- 
stance. Very low branched with 9 to 11 buds. Mid-season. 
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LeARDID ESOS ltreddction 
WE SHIP ONLY IRIS OF HIGHER QUALITY 
We are constantly thanked by our customers for the quality of ““SYLLMAR” 
rhizomes. Actually our soil and cultural rotation make for these healthy field- 
grown vigorous rhizomes, packed full of energy, ready to perform in your 
garden, assuring you of plenty of gorgeous blooms the following spring. We 
ship only one-year-old roots. 
Cultural Directions for Bearded Iris 
RHIZOMES will be shipped to you ina firm condition and should be planted 
as soon as possible after they are received. If you are unable to plant on receiv- 
ing them, then be sure to keep the rhizomes in a dry and cool place until you 
can plant them. 
Iris require good drainage and sun for at least one-half day, in order to 
obtain the best results, with abundance of bloom. The soil should be moist 
before planting and kept moderately moist until the plants are well estab- 
lished. Care should be taken to not over-water. If your soil is heavy and 
poorly drained set the rhizomes a little higher than the surrounding soil. The 
rhizomes should be planted so the soil just covers them and no more. Be sure 
and spread the roots well and firm the soil around them. Separate your plants 
every third year. 
The use of bone meal when planting and both bone meal and well rotted 
manure as a side dressing once each year will usually be sufficient fertilizing. 
Be careful that fertilizer of any kind does not contact the rhizome. 
IRIS TERMS as Used in This Catalog 
AMOENA: White or tinted white standards with colored falls. 
PLICATA: Stitched or stippled margin color on white background. 
VARIEGATA: Yellow or near yellow standards with deeper falls which 
may be veined or solid tones of brown, purple, or red. 
BLEND: Combination of two or more colors (one always being yellow) . 
BICOLOR: Light or medium standards and deeper contrasting falls. 
BITONE: Two tones of the same color. 
SELF: An iris of uniform color. 
TEXTURE: Sheen or finish of the petals. 
SUBSTANCE: Thickness of petals. 
Everything we sell is grown in our own fields. 
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