LILAMANI Each $7.50 



Silky new blue-black from Jacob Sass, taller, larger 

 and darker than Black Wings, say the reports reach- 

 ing us. We have not bloomed it at the time our catalog 

 is written. 



LILY PONS Each $2.50 



Tall, well branched, flaring pinkish blend. The 

 flowers are large, rather narrow at the haft, but of 

 heavy substance and well formed. 



LODESTAR Each 25c; 3 for 50c 



One of the last to flower, this bright combination 

 of glittering yellow standards and very dark brown- 

 ish falls is a real "high light" in any garden. Flowers 

 are of perfect formation, lavishly produced. Height 

 about two and a half feet. Very small rhizomes al- 

 ways. 



MARY GEDDES Each 50c; 3 for $1.00 



In the forefront of American introductions during 

 the past two or three seasons, and for that matter, one 

 of the finest and most distinct irises of all time. The 

 color is light ochraceous salmon, the falls stained 

 deeper. In our garden it has always exhibited four- 

 way branching habit, and is one of our longest last- 

 ing varieties. Very little stock available anywhere in 

 the country. Awarded an A. M. at Wisley, England, 

 in 1933. Dykes Medal, 1936. See page 38. 



MARY SENNI Each 50c 



Huge mauve blend, a sort of ashes of roses com- 

 bination, with golden beard to relieve the sombre- 

 ness. Produced by the great Frenchman, Millet, this 

 iris was named for the foremost iris critic in Italy. We 

 do not have any other iris near this color in our en- 

 tire collection, and stock is offered by very few 

 growers. 



LOUVOIS Each $12.50 



Brown, deep rich and velvety, like the lustrous fur 

 of an animal. This new French sort was one of the 

 outstanding surprises last year. Stock is very limited 

 in this country and when collectors of novelty iris see 

 it in bloom a shortage of plants is almost certain to 

 follow. Standards are a decided brown tone, the falls 

 exceedingly dark blackish-brown, shading out slight- 

 ly at the edges to match the lighter color of the stan- 

 dards. The finest and most unique iris from Cayeux 

 in several seasons. 



MAGENTA Each 20c; 3 for 50c 



Very deep amethyst-violet, a shade not compar- 

 able to any other iris. Very free blooming, with flow- 

 ers better than average size. This is another variety 

 which makes a grand showing on a two-year clump, 

 and especially when planted adjacent to pink or 

 yellow. 



MARCO POLO Each $4.00; 3 for $10.00 



For several years we have heard of the spectacu- 

 lar red seedlings grown by Robert Schreiner in St. 

 Paul. In 1936 he introduced two of them — Marco Polo 

 and Beowulf. This one is the more brilliant red of the 

 two, with lustrous rose standards and vivid crimson 

 velvety red falls. There is no venation on the haft 

 and a bright orange beard contributes a touch of high 

 color. 



MARGARET ROWE Each $3.50 



A deep old rose self, set off by a brilliant gold 

 beard and haft. This fine iris was grown by Dr. Ayres 

 of Cincinnati and introduced by Mrs. Emigholz of the 

 same city. 



MARQUITA Each $1.00 



A well named iris in brilliant ivory yellow, with 

 ochraceous maroon veinings on the falls. The stan- 

 dards are ivory deepening to sulphur at the base, and 

 so large that they constitute the major portion of the 

 flower. Falls are of the same color, but entirely lined 

 maroon. This very late novelty was one of the two 

 or three most popular things among our visitors last 

 season. 



MATTERHORN Each $ 1 5.00 



The finest and cleanest white iris we have ever 

 seen. It does not displace Snowking, for they are 

 entirely different in type, the latter big, bold and im- 

 posing, while Matterhorn is delicate despite its large 

 size — ladylike, one might say. There is not a trace of 

 any color save pure white, other than in the creamy 

 beard. It is a beautifully branched iris, almost 40 

 inches tall. A Sass production, introduced by 

 Schreiner last season. 



MATULA Each $25.00 



An indescribable apricot blend, one of the newest 

 of this lovely series from the Sass Gardens. We have 

 only two or three rhizomes to spare. 



MEHAMA Each 75c; 3 for $1.75 



A blend of pink and yellow, with an underlying 

 cast of pale blue. A self in effect, although the stand- 

 ards are slightly lighter and reflect the glints of dust- 

 like golden particles. A very large iris, quite early, 

 on stems from 30 to 36 inches tall. With the sun on 

 it, or through it, Mehama is one of the most enchant- 

 ing things in the garden. 



MELDORIC Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 



Huge blue-black self, one of the richest and most 

 striking irises ever introduced. First offered for sale 

 in 1930 it has been so in demand that there has never 

 been enough stock to fill the orders for it. Neither a 

 rapid increaser nor a free flowerer, it rewards the 

 owner with spikes of bloom that are well worth wait- 

 ing for. If this iris were as consistent a performer as 

 some varieties it would almost certainly have been a 

 Dykes Medal winner. 



MICHELANGELO Each $8.00 



A dove-grey self, positively unique color. The 

 flowers are of large size and excellent form. This iris 

 is not a fast increaser nor a free bloomer, but stands 

 alone because of its peculiar shade. 



MIDWEST GEM Each $10.00 



One of the very best new Sass varieties, a beauti- 

 ful self of pale apricot yellow, lightly flushed pink. In 

 habit of growth it is immense, and the flowers are 

 perfectly balanced in form. Height well over 3 feet. 



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