LOUVOIS (Cayeux, 1936) 



Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



Brown, deep, rich and velvety, like the lustrous 

 fur of an animal. Breeders are stiU trying to at- 

 tain an Iris that will be an improvement on this 

 distinct French creation. Done in two shades of 

 chocolate, it is well illustrated on page 33. Big 

 flowers, medium height. HM AIS, 1939. 



LYNN LANGFORD (HalL 1946) 



Each ^3.50 



Orchid-pink in a deep tint, with golden yellow cen- 

 ter. There is no veining to detract from the general 

 orchid coloring except that the beard is golden yel- 

 low. Flowers are large, very flaring in form, pro- 

 duced on stout 3-foot stems. HM AIS, 1946; 

 AM, 1950. 



MAJENICA (Cook, 1941) 



Each 60c; 3 for Sl.50 



Distinct new pinkish blend with a tinge of salmon. 

 This is a pleasing flower in every way with wide- 

 petaled standards and falls; full, rounded and 

 huge in size. Less pink and more orange than 

 Eros, but a somewhat similar color effect. Height 

 3 feet. HM AIS, 1943. 



MARATHON (Whiting, 1948) Each ^4.00 

 Rich and smooth blending of apricot, buff and ruf- 

 ous orange — a glowing color in the garden. It is 

 of moderate height and size, wide form and heavy 

 substance. The vigorous free blooming plants make 

 it a garden show piece. 



MARION VAUGHN (Smith, 1947) 



Each ^7.50 



Standards of soft lemon ice, frosted. The falls, in- 

 cluding the beard, are of the same color with a 

 white flush below the beard. Both standards and 

 falls are delightfully ruffled or fluted. A slight 

 greenish cast gives it an especially fresh, cool and 

 crisp apearance. Medium height. 



MARQUITA (Cayeux, 1931) 



Each 40c; 3 for ^1.00 



A well-named Iris in brilliant ivory-yellow, with 

 orchraceous maroon veinings on the falls. Glorious 

 ivory standards, deepening to sulphur at the base. 

 Falls same color, but entirely lined maroon. Never 

 enough stock to go around. AM AIS, 1936. 



MASTER CHARLES (Williamson, 1943) 



Each ^1.50; 3 for ^00 



Rich and glowing mulberry-purple, with definite 

 charm and flare to the form. Standards are true 

 purple, with blackish sheen blending to brown ^it 

 the base. Falls the same color blended brown at 

 the haft. Beard mulberry-purple tipped brown. 

 Brilliant and distinctive, it is undoubtedly one of 

 the finest of Longfield introductions. HM AIS, 

 1944; AM, 1946. 



MATTERHORN (J. Sass, 1938) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



Pure white; large but delicate in appearance. Even the beard is white. 

 Three feet in height, with slender, well-branched stems and many 

 flowers widely spaced. Unmatched for purit/y of color and will please 

 anyone who is looking for the best white at a reasonable price. HM 

 AIS, 1938; AM, 1940. 



MELANIE (Hill, 1941) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



This splendid new light pink comes to us as the finest introduction 

 of H. M. Hill, of Lafontaine, Kansas. Color is orchid-pink, close to 

 true pink, and there are as many as five open flowers at once on the 

 40-inch stalks. HM AIS. 1941. 



MELITZA (Nesmith, 1940) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



Pale ivory-flesh, particularly effective in dull weather. Much of the 

 unusual color effect of this Iris is derived from the fiery tangerine- 

 orange beard. No Iris that we have ever grown has increased so rap- 

 idly and it is at its best on a two-year clump. Height 36 to 40 inches. 

 Shown in color on page 29. HM AIS, 1940; AM, 1942. 



MELODIST (Deforest, 1946) Each ^3.50 



A henna-colored blend on gold ground. The salmon and rose tones 

 of Salar blended with the golden brown of Tobacco Road, its parents. 

 38 inches. HM AIS, 1947. 



Fretty Quadroon 



MELODY LANE (Hall, 1949) Each ^10.00 



Bright glistening golden apricot, although it came from two flamingo- 

 pink seedlings. The color is most attractive and new, with great 

 carrying power in the garden. Many of these new shades crop out in 

 the offspring from pink parents. The flowers are very large with 

 some ruining, good form and a heavy brilliant tangerine beard. Early, 

 with 36-inch stems. HM AIS. 1950. 



MELLOWGLOW (Whiting, 1942) Each ^3.00 



Deep peach or apricot, with a flush of pink. A highly ruffled and per- 

 fectly formed Iris, with very broad and rounded standards and falls. 

 The beard is extra heavy and extends far down the fall. HM AIS, 

 1942. 



MEXICAN MAGIC (Whiting, 1947) Each ^5.00 



A brilliant medli-y of Spanish red and copper with a strong blaze 

 of blue in th? falls. Beautifully full and rounded. Medium height 

 and not very well branched but a rich jewel in color and well worth 

 the price. 



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