HELEN McKENZIE (Graves 1950): In our opinion this is the most 
outstanding white iris yet introduced. It is so perfect in every 
respect, with perfectly domed standards, and broad flaring falls, 
which are generously sprinkled with glistening star-dust. The 
smooth texture of the flowers and the well branched stalks put 
this iris among the classics of the iris world. 36 inches. 
Each $8.50 
HI-TIME (Hall 1950) : A self with no haft markings in a delightful 
shade of golden apricot or peach pink with the added charm of a 
full deep tangerine beard. The medium sized blooms are of fine 
form with a heavy silky texture, and are carried gracefully on tall 
well-branched stems. Vigorous of growth, increase and bloom, 
with lush dark green foliage. 34 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 
Each $3.50 
HIT PARADE (D. Hall 1947): A free-blooming flamingo pink 
with good form and substance with the usual tangerine beard of 
the Hall pinks, held on well-branched stems to 34 inches. Mid- 
season. Each $1.50 
HONOR BRIGHT (DeForest 1951): This plicata is distinct and 
different with large flowers of spreading form. The ground color 
is chrome yellow with a flush of orange and a white patch on 
ther fallsaeMeAel-Sae ios Each $6.00 
IB-MAC (lberica x Macrantha): An interesting hybrid of red- 
purple with a dark signal patch. A breeder’s iris for breeding 
Onco hybrids. Each $1.00 
ICY BLUE: (See page 3 for description.) Each 60c 
IDANHA: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75c 
ILLINOIS (Hall 1949): A creamy yellow, noted for fine texture 
and purity of color. The well formed large flowers are beautifully 
poised on tall strong stems. Vigorous and prolific. Mid-season. 
36 inches. H.M., A.1.S. 1950. Each $1.50 
ILLINOIS SUNSHINE: (See page 3 for description.) Each $1.00 
ILLUSTRIOUS (Hall 1953): A late blooming blue that flowers 
along with Garden Glory and Extravaganza. A rich, deep blue 
with some brown at the hafts. Vigorous, tall and widely branched. 
Each $7.00 
INSPIRATION (Stephens 1937): Huge flowers of glistening car- 
mine or rose-madder with exceptional carrying qualities. The 
well formed broad petaled blooms are carried on nicely branched 
38-inch stalks. Mid-season. Each $1.00 
JANE PHILLIPS (Graves 1950): This beautiful blue is a seedling 
of the famous Helen McGregor. Deeper in color than its parent, 
but similar in form and substance. A distinctive, beautiful iris. 
Mid-season. 38 inches. A.M., A.1.S. 1952. Each $5.00 
JULIET (Kleinsorge 1946): A very colorful blend of fiery red- 
copper tone, shot through with salmon shades. Bright orange 
beard. The flower is well formed, with flaring falls and closed 
standards. Mid-season. 36 in. H.M., A.1.S. 1947. Each $1.00 
JUNE BRIDE (Hall 1952): The color is a luscious deep apricot 
pink, the shade of pink often associated with gladiolus or tuber- 
ous begonias. To still further glorify this charming flower the 
lovely color ensemble is made complete with a thick, geranium- 
red beard. Large blooms with horizontal falls. 30 inches. H.M., 
relies, ISB Each $10.00 
KATHERINE FAY: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75¢ 
KEENE VALLEY (K. Smith): Large ruffled blue flowers that are 
really blue. Fine form and wide hafts. Proven to be a very good 
parent. One of Mr. Smith’s finest blue iris. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. 
Each $7.50 
PROFESSIONAL SAYS, ““FAR SUPERIOR” 
“Received my order of iris several days ago and just wish to 
say they were far superior to anything | have ever bought. 
| have been buying and selling flower bulbs and plants both 
retail and wholesale since 1936 but never bought an order 
when | felt | got the value | got in this order.” 
Davis Flower Gardens 
Ohio 
LADDIE (E. Miess 1951): Introduced by 
Syllmar, this flower is damson blue, in- 
fused with cocoa at the haft. The blooms 
are large and possess an unusual overlay 
as if 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 9 
plus flowers to the stem. Fragrant. H.M., 
INS, WISI. Each $6.00 
LADY ALBRIGHT (Muhlestein 1950): A 
vivid blend with standards of copper and 
falls deep rosy lavender edged in copper. 
A color gem for any garden. Mid-season. 
Imlay ZNsIIS. S50). Each $6.50 
LADY BOSCAWEN (Graves 1946): A pure 
white of exquisite beauty and charm with 
broad fluted standards and extremely flar- 
ing falls, delightfully ruffled. Vigorous and 
hardy. Mid-season. 40 inches. A.M., A.1.S. 
1948. Each $1.00 
LADY ILSE (K. Smith 1951): Truly a beau- 
tiful large ruffled powder blue. A flower 
that has captured nearly all the good 
points. The entire bloom is enveloped in 
a lovely iridescent sheen with no _ haft 
marking to mar its beauty. Vigorous. Tall, 
with 3-way branching. Late mid-season. 
Each $15.00 
LADY LOUISE (Graves 1947): Broad ruf- 
fled standards of colonial buff; falls of 
iridescent white are nicely fluted and bor- 
dered in colonial buff blending into the 
deeper buff of the style arms. Vigorous. 
Mid-season. 44 inches. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 
Each $3.00 
LADY MOHR: (See page 3.) Each $1.00 
LAKE GEORGE: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75¢ 
LAKE SHANNON: (See page 3 for description.) Each $1.00 
LAKE TENAYA (Elma Miess 1950): A very vigorous and florifer- 
ous plant with lush foliage, topped with the bluest of blue iris. 
Intense yellow beard. The falls are flaring to horizontal, the 
standards domed and slightly lapped. The flower is slightly ruf- 
fled throughout and of excellent substance and long life. 42 
inches. Mid-season. H.M., A.I.S. 1950. Each $2.50 
LAVANESQUE (Schreiner 1953): A supremely beautiful orchid 
pink iris emphasized by a gold illuminated beard. Perfection of 
form with wide falls and standards beautifully frilled and ruffled. 
This new orchid-pink carries its large, full blooms on 40 inch 
stalks. Surely destined to become one of our most treasured 
flowers. Early. Each $18.00 
LILAC LANE (Whiting 1947): Pink toned lilac self. The delicate 
coloring carried a pearly iridescent sheen that envelops the en- 
tire flower, yet the substance is very heavy. The form is lovely 
with wide standards nicely arched and domed. Broad falls lightly 
ruffled that flare. The stalks are strong and fairly well branched. 
Excellent growing and blooming habits. 36 inches. Mid-season. 
EM, Acl-S= S487 ACM 1951, Each $3.50 
LIMELIGHT (Hall 1952): Similar in form and ruffling to the 
frilly Chantilly, but the color of Limelight is entirely different in 
its cool, refreshing shade of greenish yellow. The beautifully 
formed blooms are evenly spaced on tall, 35-inch stems. Differ- 
ent from all other iris. H.M., A.I.S. 1952. Each $10.00 
LOCKWOOD (DeForest 1947): A brilliant rosy brown blend with 
an attractive blaze in the center of the rounded falls. The tex- 
ture, finish and branching are superb. Vigorous and a fast in- 
creaser. Mid-season. 36 inches. Each $1.50 
LORD DONGAN: (See page 3 for description.) Each 75c 
LOTTIE LEMBRICH (Lapham 1951): Large flowers of rounded 
form and heavy substance. The color is different and in general 
is like the old fashioned lilac, clean and smooth, with the falls 
deeper than the standards. Tangerine beard. 37 inches. Mid- 
season. Each $10.00 
LOVE AFFAIR: (See page 3 for description.) Each $1.00 
SYLLMAR GARDENS 
LADDIE. 
