CAHOKIA (Faught 1948): An enchanting shade of butterfly blue, 
delicately veined in deeper blue. This no doubt is one of the 
finest blue iris to date. Very blue with no hint of lavender and 
a lovely lemon-colored beard complete the color harmony. Beauti- 
fully formed flowers on widely spaced branches. 40 inches. Mid- 
season. A.M., A.1.S. 1951. Each $5.00 
CAPITOLA (Reinelt 1940): Larger and better formed Wm. Mohr 
type. Pollen parent of Lady Mohr and many other fine seedlings. 
A must have for hybridizers. H.M., A.1.S. 1940. Each $1.00 
CAPTAIN FROM CASTILE (DeForest 1951): Rich yellow ground 
plicata with dark brown markings. Standards and styles flushed 
red-brown. The unusual feature of the attractive iris is the 
brownish orange beard terminating in a dark arrow mark. Blooms 
are large and bright on tall stalks. H.M., A.I.S. 1952. 
Each $5.00 
CARABELLA (DeForest 1949): Clear self of medium salmon pink 
with a pink beard. The large flowers are of excellent form with 
wide falls and wide closed standards. Good substance and a fast 
increaser. 40 inches. Mid-season. H.M., A.|.S. 1949. Each $2.00 
CASA MORENA (DeForest 1943): The huge flowers are a deep 
rich glistening brown that fairly vibrate life and color. Beard 
brownish orange. A must for those who want the best in this color 
class. 38 inches. A.M., A.1.S. 1946. Each $1.50 
CASCADE SPLENDOR (Kleinsorge 1945): Large beautifully ruf- 
fled blooms of pink, tan and apricot skillfully blended. The well 
substanced flowers are broad and full and are borne on extra 
heavy 40-inch stalks, bearing up to 10 flowers. Orange beard and 
yellow style arms. Good branching. Too much cannot be said in 
praise of this lovely iris. Late. A.M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $2.00 
CASCADIAN (Linse 1952): The originator of this fine white iris 
lists it as one of the most beautiful in commerce and we heartily 
agree with him. It has everything for completeness of a gorgeous 
iris. When it first bloomed in our garden we singled it out from 
all others. Its delightful ruffled form with heavy substance and 
white beard and beautiful foliage leave nothing to be wished 
for. Early. 36 inches. Each $10.00 
CHAMOIS (Kleinsorge 1944): The very large blooms are of pure 
chamois in color with a satin finish that sparkles as if dusted with 
frost crystals. Yellow beard, tipped bronze. Both standards and 
falls of the heavy substanced flowers are waved at the edges. Mid- 
season. 34 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1945; A.M. 1948. Each $1.50 
CHANTILLY (D. Hall 1945): Dainty and charming is this lovely 
ruffled flower of orchid pink. Both standards and falls are so 
heavily ruffled and frilled as to give the appearance of being 
edged with lace a shade lighter than the rest of the flower. Mid- 
season. 36 inches. A.M., A.I.S. 1947. Each $1.50 
CHAR-MAIZE (D. Lyon 1949): Here is an exceptionally fine iris 
in quality plus an exciting new color. The beautifully formed 
flowers in rich tones of chartreuse have wide ruffled petals of 
heavy substance. Withstands both heat and wind. The large 
blooms are gracefully poised on tall, well-branched stems. A vig- 
orous grower. 44 inches. Mid-season. A.M., A.I.S. 1952. See 
illustration on page 8. Each $6.00 
CHERIE (Hall 1947): Dykes Medal 1951. An exquisite Flamingo 
pink self with large ruffled blooms and a lovely tangerine beard, 
typical of the new pink iris. Excellent form, substance and branch- 
ing. Vigorous growth and good increase. In great demand. Mid- 
season. 34 in. H.M., A.I.S. 1947; A.M. 1949. Each $5.00 
CHINA MAID: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75c 
CHIVALRY (J. Wells 1944): Winner of the Dykes Medal 1947. 
A large, ruffled, deep blue flower with an inconspicuous orange 
beard. Standards are domed, and the falls flaring and very broad 
at the haft. Very heavy substance. Plants are vigorous. Mid- 
season. 36 inches. Each $1.50 
CHI-YUN: (See page 3 for description. ) Each $1.50 
CHRISTABEL: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 60c 
CITY OF LINCOLN: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 60c 
CLARET VELVET: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 60c 
CLARA B. (Muhlestein 1952): Charming indeed is this heavily 
ruffled seedling of Chantilly in lemon-gold and white. The entire 
flower is white with a border of lemon-gold. Unusual and beauti- 
ful. Mid-season to late. Each $10.00 
Everything we sell is grown in our fields. 
CLOTH OF GOLD: (See page 3 for description. ) Each 75c 
CLOUDCAP (DeForest 1950) : This was the new pink iris displayed 
at the Shreveport convention and admired by everyone. Really 
outstanding. Lovely in form, with good substance plus a smooth 
and even texture. Very tall and large, with petals measuring over 
3 inches across. Blossom pink in color with a bright tangerine- 
red beard. 40 inches. Mid-season. H.M. 1951; A.M. 1953. 
Each $10.00 
CLOUD CASTLE (Graves 1944): A most impressive iris of pale 
wisteria blue. The wide ruffled falls are of flaring form, with 
broad standards distinctly fluted at the edges and roundly domed. 
Mid-season. 37 inches. A.M., A.1.S. 1949. Each $1.00 
COLOR CARNIVAL (DeForest 1949): Different indeed in color 
arrangement is this new iris with the ground color a deep shade 
of pink, and with heavy markings of vivid purple on the falls. 
Beard is the usual tangerine red. Well-formed, large blooms on 
tall, nicely branched stalks. Gay, early blooms. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 
Each $3.50 
CONFETTI (Schreiner 1949): A distinctive new pink plicata, pos- 
sessing so many fine qualities. Large flowers that flare in a 
delightful way. Heavy substance and superb branching. The 
markings are deep pink on a creamy white ground. Confetti is 
trim, bright and snappy. 38 in. Early. H.M. 1950. Each $3.00 
COPPER MEDALLION (Schreiner 1951): The metallic brilliance 
of this new copper flower glitters like a new penny. Besides, the 
blooms are beautifully formed and hold their color well in the 
strongest sun. The large flowers are nicely poised on tall, well- 
branched stems. Vigorous. Mid-season. 38 inches. H.M., A.1.S. 
S593). Each $7.50 
CORDOVAN (Kleinsorge 1946): The large bold flowers of ox- 
blood red are appropriately named, the color resembling that of 
Cordovan leather. The beauty of the rich finish is enhanced with 
a coppery flush over the entire flower. The wide falls are dis- 
tinctly fluted. Heavy substance; well branched. Mid-season. 36 
inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1947; A.M. 1951. Each $1.00 
CORPORAL MARY (Graves 1949): An unusually fine cream iris 
with lemon cream standards and falls of white edged in cream. 
The blooms are beautifully formed with very heavy substance 
and wide, roundly domed standards and broad, flaring falls, with 
yellow beard. The firm textured flowers are well spaced on tall, 
widely branched stalks. Truly an outstanding iris. Mid-season. 
42 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1949. Each $4.00 
COURT HERALD (Stevens 1952): A metallic burnished gold of 
perfect form. A vibrant color that carries well in the garden; also 
lovely on close inspection. Mid-season. 38 inches. Each $5.00 
DAFFY (DeForest 1947) : An unusual and novel plicata. The ground 
color is white on both standards and falls with standards flushed 
maroon. Falls are peppered in zebra stripes with variations in 
maroon. 40 in. Mid-season. Each $1.50 
DANUBE WAVE (Schreiner 1947): A self of rich marine blue, 
with unusual depth of color and very blue. The beautifully poised 
blooms are of exceptionally heavy substance. Splendid form and 
well branched. Mid-season. 38 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1948; A.M. 
1951. Each $2.00 
DARK FIRE (Tompkins 1949) : A near self of black red with a glow- 
ing undertone of deep vermilion, creating a fiery, smoldering 
effect. In addition to these unusual qualities the blooms have 
good substance and are nicely placed on well-branched, tall 
stalks. Late. 38 inches. Each $3.50 
SYLLMAR RHIZOMES UNEQUALED 
“Don't think anyone else in the U.S. can grow rhizomes to 
equal yours—I bought plants from two other nurseries but 
they can not compare with those from Syllmar Gardens.” 
Mrs. J. L. Jennings 
Texas 
