Syllmar Iris of Distinction 
ALADDIN’S WISH (Murawska 1945) : The huge 
blooms are a lovely shade of blue with brush- 
ings of creamy white on the blue. An im- 
pressive and pleasing pattern. Vigorous, in- 
creases well, and deserves its popularity. 
Midseason. 36 in. Each 75c 
AL-BORAK (DeForest 1952): If you wish a 
brown iris entirely different, here it is. A 
lively brown with a green-gold cast, huge in 
size with heavy substance and outstanding 
form, with wide standards and wide, horizontal 
falls. This brown is from a line of breeding 
without the use of either Casa Morena or 
Tobacco Road. Destined to become very popu- 
lar. Midseason. H.M., A.I.S. 1953. 
Each $12.00 
ALDURA: (See page 3.) Each $1.00 
ALPINE GLOW: (See page 3.) Each $1.00 
AMANDINE (G. Douglas 1946) : The cool crisp 
blooms of cream with a lemon tinge are beau- 
tifully formed and delightfully ruffled with 
broad domed standards and full flaring falls. 
Heavy, firm substance. Sturdy growth and 
good branching. H.M., A.I.S. 1946; A.M. 
1948. Winner of the President's Cup at Nash- 
ville in 1948. 36 in. Each $2.00 
AMITY: (See page 3.) Each $1.00 
ARAB CHIEF (Whiting 1944): 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. 
316 fas TM, ZAC. SA, Each $1.00 
ARCADIA BUTTERCUP (Milliken) : So clear and bright is this deep 
yellow that it glistens and shines even on the dullest days. The 
color is uniform throughout. Flaring form, excellent substance 
and branching. 30 in. Early. H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $1.50 
Each 60c 
ARGUS PHEASANT (DeForest 1948): Dykes Medal 1952. Large, 
gorgeous blooms of golden argus brown with highlights of a bright 
coppery sheen and beard to match. Broad flaring falls and wide 
standards. This is the iris that thrilled visitors at both the Nash- 
ville and Portland Conventions. 38 inches. Midseason. A.M. 1950. 
Each $5.00 
BALLERINA (Hall 1951): A new flaming pink that has captured 
so many fine qualities. An appealing shade of pink with wide 
ruffled standards and falls. The petals are thick with a lustrous 
finish. Form and branching is ideal. Seedling No. 46-35. 36 
inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1951. A.M. 1953. Each $7.50 
BALLET DANCER (Kleinsorge 1949): The very broad falls waved 
and crimped at the edges resemble the swirling skirt of a pir- 
ouette. Standards are full and closed. The heavy substanced 
flowers are a delightful golden apricot self with splendid carrying 
qualities. Good spacing and branching. 38 inches. H.M., A.1.S. 
ARCTIC: (See page 3 for description.) 
1949, A.M., A.I.S. 1952. Each $2.50 
BANDMASTER: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 75c 
BATAAN: (Sze page 3.) Each $1.00 
BELLERIVE (Benson) : A huge, husky, ruffled cream that commands 
immediate attention, of regal size, form and poise. It possesses a 
rich, smooth glistening sheen. Standards domed and falls semi- 
flaring. Strong 42-inch stalks. A vigorous grower and a rapid 
increaser. H.C., A.I.S., 1949. H.M. 1950. Each $3.00 
BERKELEY BLUE: (See page 3 for description.) Each $1.00 
BERKELEY GOLD: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 60c 
BLACK BANNER (Nichols 1947): Intensely colored near black 
iris. Rich and sleek in its finish with practically no haft markings. 
Good branching, increases rapidly and grows well everywhere. 
3) weer, (Lene, Tali, Aviles, WS4rt- Each $1.00 
This is the kind of healthy, plump 
rhizomes we grow at Syllmar Gardens. 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945) : 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 flar- 
ing form. Mid-season. 26 inches. H.M., A.1.S. 
1948. Each $1.00 
BLUMOHR (Marx 1949): A new addition to 
the Wm. Mohr seedlings and one of the 
most charming. The color is an alluring sil- 
very lavender blue, with perfectly rounded 
form and very smooth finish. Blumohr is a 
quality iris and dependable in every way. 
A.M., A.1.S. 1952. Each $5.00 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) : Dykes Medal 
1950. Large heavy substanced flowers close 
to cornflower blue, softened with a silvery 
sheen. The standards are broad; semi-flaring 
falls. Splendid branching and vigorous growth. 
Mid-season. 40 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 
Each $1.00 
BLUE SHIMMER (J. Sass 1943): A charming 
and original plicata with its waxy white back- 
ground heavily stippled with clear blue. The 
blooms are of splendid form and substance. 
Tall and beautifully branched. Mid-season. 
39 inches. A.M., A.I.S. 1944. Each $1.00 
BLUE VALLEY (Kenneth Smith 1947): The large flowers are of 
splendid form closely approaching true blue. The flaring falls are 
wide at the haft and delightfully ruffled with the add2d beauty of 
a lovely metallic sheen. Mid-season. 40 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1947; 
A.M. 1949. Each $2.00 
BRIGHT HOUR (G. Douglas 1952): A beautiful amoz2na with 
standards of silvery white, charmingly ruffled. Falls of velvety 
purple with a clear ruffled border of white. Beard is a clear 
yellow. Bright Hour differs from most amoenas as it blooms in 
midseason instead of late. H.M., A.I.S. 1953. Each $15.00 
BRIGHT SONG (Schroeder 1949): A ruffled brilliant raspberry 
pink with a prominent tangerine beard. The lovely blooms are 
beautifully poised on exceptionally well branched, tall stems. An 
Iris that gives accent to any garden. Early. 38 inches. H.M., A.1.S. 
1950. Each $5.00 
BRITANNIA (Tompkins 1949): The giant blooms are a rich car- 
mine red, with the added attractions of beautiful form and glisten- 
ing finish, free of venations. One of Mr. Tompkins’ finest crea- 
tions. A real gem. Medium late. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. Each $6.00 
BRONZE BROCADE (Nesmith 1948): A glowing blend of copper- 
red and tobacco brown. The semi-flaring falls are ruffled with a 
brown undercolor, flushed purple around the bronzy gold beard. 
The standards are a bronzy red. A darker band of brown borders 
both standards and falls. Strong, vigorous growth. Medium late. 
H.M., A.I.S. 1948. Each $3.00 
BRONZED COPPER: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 65c 
BRYCE CANYON (Kleinsorge 1944): This flower is a pure self of 
distinct warm shades of henna-copper closely resembling the 
glowing colors of the rock formation in the colorful canyon for 
which is was named. Of good substance on well branched stems, 
highly domed standards and broad round falls. Mid-season. 36 
inches. H.M., A.1.S. 1945; A.M. 1947. Each $1.00 
BUCKTHORN BROWN (Milliken): A glistening brown flower 
with a blue blaze extending from the end of the golden beard. 
Here in California it blooms profusely in the winter, making it 
lovely for flower arrangements. In colder sections it blooms along 
with the intermediates. 36 inches. Each $1.50 
BURGUNDY ROSE (Hall 1946): An iris of strong color value for 
the garden of dark rosy amethyst. The ruffled flowers carry rather 
prominent veins of darker tone. Flowers are borne on heavy well- 
branched stalks. Free blooming and vigorous. 35 inches. Mid- 
season. Each $1.50 
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