MEXICO (Kleinsorge, 1943) Each ^1.50 



Gay and brilliant, a blended bicolor of buff golden standards and 

 broad plushlike falls of glowing red-brown, bordered and blended 

 golden buff. A perfectly gigantic flower, with the falls slightly crinkled 

 and waved at the edges. A blend rather than a Variegata. Very late. 

 HM AIS, 1944. See page 18. 



MIDWEST GEM (H. Sass, 1937) Each 40c; 3 for ^1.00 

 Bright golden apricot, more buff than yellow, with a faint cast of pink 

 over the falls. Immense in stalk and flower, it is particularly attractive 

 because of the odd crimped petals. HM AIS, 1937. 



MING YELLOW (Glutzbeck, 1938) Each 75c; 3 for ^2.00 

 A yellow without a fault; clear, rich, smooth without venation, big 

 and slightly waved. Lighter in tone than Golden Majesty and much 

 earlier. Wide petals, very bright yellow beard. HM AIS, 1938; AM, 

 1941. Shown in color on page 30. 



MINNIE COLQUITT (H. Sass, 1942) 



Each ^1.50; 3 for ^4.00 

 Massive white plicata, entirely different from all others. It has a 

 broad band of wine-purple stitching at the edges of the enormous , 

 flaring falls, and this same color is repeated in the standards. The | 

 whole flower is slightly ruffled. A thoroughly fine Iris in every way, | 

 and a husky grower. HM AIS, 1943; AM, 1945. See page 19. \ 



MINUET (Kleinsorge, 1949) Each ^6.00 



A heavily ruffled and fluted blend, predominantly old gold in color 

 but with falls of delicate lavender-blue bordered with old gold. The 

 finely netted haft is soft brown, the beard very rich orange. Parentage 

 is Chamois x Cascade Splendor and the form of Minuet very closely 

 resembles this latter parent. 40 inches tall, medium branching. Shown 

 on page 14. 



MISS CALIFORNIA (Salbach, 1936) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 

 Gigantic lilac-pink; one of the most satisfactory varieties we have 

 ever grown. It makes great fans of purple-tinged foliage, produces 

 a wealth of 4-foot stalks of great pink-toned blooms that last over a 

 very long period. Does equally well in all parts of the country. HM 

 AIS, 1938. Shown on page 32. 



MISSOURI (Grinter, 1933) Each 50c; 3 for ^1.25 



A famous clear blue that won the Dykes Medal in 1937. Color is 

 especially fine when afforded light shade from the afternoon sun. Sells 

 out every year. 



MISTY GOLD (Schreiner, 1943) Each ^1.00 



A lovely gold-speingled, lemon-colored Iris, lemon toned and gold 

 braided. Petals are ruifled and fluted, lacy and brilliant. Three feet 

 tall; slender, well-branched stems. An unusual and beautiful flower. 

 HM AIS, 1945. See page 34. 



MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass, 1943) Each ^1.00 

 Of the same shade of lemon-ice as Elsa Sass, with larger flowers and 

 flaring form. Self colored, it is the lemon-toned Iris we have been 

 looking for. Tall and sturdy, a rapid increaser. HM AIS, 1943; 

 AM, 1945. 



MOONLIGHT SONATA (Stevens, 1946)- Each ^7.50 



A remarkable yellow, first because it is a soft luminous yellow to 

 sulphur tone, unlike such things as Elsa Sass or Moonlight Madonna. 

 It seems to have more green in it, even though the introducer calls it 

 a clear "lime" yellow without green! Petals are finely notched at the 

 edges and the beard is the same color as the rest of the flower. Very 

 distinct and good. Height just under three feet. 



MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis, 1937) Each 60c; 3 for ^1.50 

 A very large rose-pink self with soft yellow glow at the heart and 

 brownish cast about the haft. Still ranks among the best pinks and 

 pleases all who buy it. Unlike many Iris in this color class, Morocco 

 Rose is a truly big flower. Always in heavy demand. See page 44. 



MT. McKINLEY (Schreiner, 1947) Each ^2.00 



Derived from Amigo crossed with Wabash, about midway between 

 these two in color tones. Elarly blooming and tall, the standards open- 

 ing pale blue and fading to cool wliite. Falls are deep purple edged 

 with pale blue and with a brownish haft devoid of veinings. Better 

 and lower branched than the famous Wabash. 



MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner, 1941 ) 



Each ^1.00; 3 for ^2.50 



Aptly described by the name, this new Iris is actually something new 

 and different in coloring. Very tall stems hold the self-colored blooms 

 weD aloft, and the branching is good. Most unusual in color, it might 

 be termed a deep pinkish mulberry, strongly shaded brown. The 

 heavy bronze beard is an added asset. HM AIS, 1943; AM, 1944. 

 Shown on page 23. 



New Snow 



Radiation 



NANKEEN (Whiting, 1947) Each ^4.00 



Clear, cool Chinese-yellow enlivened by soft rays of chrome-yellow 

 smoothly spread over the whole flower. Massive in size but well pro- 

 portioned and carried on tall well-branched stalks. Stays fresh and 

 attractive in all kinds of weather. A radiant Iris for garden effect 

 and will attract much comment when exhibited. 



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