LYNN LANGFORD (Hall, 1946) Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 



Orchid-pink in a deep tint, with golden yellow center. There 

 is no veining to detract from the general orchid coloring ex- 

 cept that the beard is golden yellow. Flowers are large, very 

 flaring in form, produced on stout, 3-foot stems. HM ATS, 

 1946; AM, 1950. 



MAJENICA (Cook, 1941) Each 60c; 3 for 1.50 



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 or- 

 ange than Eros, but a somewhat similar color effect. Height 3 

 feet. HM AIS, 1943. See front cover. 



MELODY LANE (Hall, 1949) Each $3.50 



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 flow- 

 ers are very large with some ruffling, good form and a heavy 

 brilliant tangerine beard. Early, with 36-inch stems. HM AIS, 

 1950; AM, 1952. Illustrated on page 13. 



MELLOWGLOW (Whiting, 1942) Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 



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

 and perfectly formed Iris, with very broad and rounded stand- 

 ards and falls. The beard is extra heavy and extends far down 

 the fall. HM AIS, 1942. 



MALAY (K/einsorge, 7952J Each $5.00 



Rich and brilliant ginger-brown self, the flat spreading falls 

 harking back to Tobacco Road. This Iris has lots of fire and 

 a clump gives a vivid brown garden effect whereas most browns 

 have little landscape value. 30 inches tall, good size and free 

 blooming. 



MARATHON (Whiting, 1948) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



Rich and smooth blending of apricot, buff and rufous orange— 

 a glowing color in the garden. It is of moderate height and 

 size, wide form and heavy substance. The vigorous free bloom- 

 ing plants make it a garden show piece. 



MARY RANDALL (Fay, 1951) Each $15.00 



This deep rose-pink self, with bright tangerine-red beard is 

 a new color in Iris. The flowers are large and have a thickness 

 of petal seen in few other varieties. Haft is very wide, free 

 from markings. The form of this Iris is near perfection and 

 the flowers are well spaced along a nicely branched, 36-inch 

 stem. Produces wonderful seedlings. Dykes Medal, 1954. Il- 

 lustrated on page 6. 



MASTER CHARLES (Williamson, 1943) 



Each 75c ; 3 for $2.00 



Glowing mulberry-purple, with definite charm and flare to the 

 form. Standards are true purple, with blackish sheen blending 

 to brown at the base. Falls the same color blended brown at the 

 haft. Beard mulberry-purple tipped brown. Brilliant and dis- 

 tinctive, it is undoubtedly one of the finest of Longfield in- 

 troductions. HM AIS, 1944; AM, 1946. 



MATTIE GATES (Sass, 1946) Each $3.00 



Exquisite wax-like blossoms with a pronounced sheen. A cool, 

 soft yellow with bright gold on a crisp white heart. A cleaner 

 flower than Golden Fleece, taller and larger than Misty Gold. 

 HM AIS, 1946; AM, 1950. 



MAXWELTON (Norfon, 7957 J Each $3.00 



A tan-gold blend from Cascade Splendor. The beard is deep 

 orange and the entire central area on the falls is highly lighted 

 with gold, shading to tan at the bottom of the falls. 38 inches. 

 HM AIS, 1952. 



MAY HALL (Hall, 1954) Each $25.00 



In the opinion of Mr. Hall this is the best flamingo-pink he 

 has thus far turned out. The color is clear, clean, and bright, 

 a shade of pink which everyone expects in a flower of this hue. 

 Many spreading blossoms to the stem, good branching, and a 

 vivid beard to set it off. Few plants, one to a customer. HM 

 AIS, 1954. 



MEXICO (Kleinsorge, 1943) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



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

 and broad plush-like 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. 



MINNIE COLQUITT (H. Sass, 1942) Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 



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 28. 



MINUET (Kleinsorge, 1949) Each $3.50 



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. Picture on page 48. 



MISTY GOLD (Schreiner, 1943) Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



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

 gold braided. Petals are ruffled and fluted, lacy and brilliant. 

 Three feet tall; slender, well branched stems. An unusual and 

 beautiful flower. HM AIS, 1945. See page 33. 



MOLTEN (Craig, 1950) Each $4.00 



A big rich self of light burnt sienna, rose and golden ochre, 

 with a small violet blaze. Its parentage, Prairie Sunset and 

 Sultan's Robe, gives a hint of the magnificent tones inherent 

 in this flower. 34 inches. 



MOONLIGHT SONATA (Stevens, 1946) Each $1.50 



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. See page 42. 



MORNING BRIGHT (Cook, 1951) Each $6.00 



Bright cream and rose bicolor or in some lights, cream and 

 salmon. Standards cream tinted pink, falls creamy old rose; 

 deeper rose in the central portions. It is most vigorous as a 

 plant, with robust stems and flowers of extra large size. Height 

 40 inches. HM AIS, 1952. 



MAYTIME (Whiting, 1950) Each $9.00 



Two tones of bright orchid-pink. This is one of Mrs. Whiting's 

 best— a handsomely formed full flower with lots of color. There 

 is a definite contrast in the color of standards and falls, making 

 it a near amoena. 36 inches. HM AIS, 1950; AM, 1953. 



MRS. DOUGLAS PATTISON (Craig, 1950) Each $2.50 



Lovely cornflower-blue self of beautiful form. The flowers are 

 large and have a smooth, enamel-like finish. Semi-flaring, with 

 well domed standards. 36 inches tall. HM AIS, 1951. 



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