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 blooming plants make 

 it a garden show piece. 



MARQUITA (Cayeux, 1931) Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 



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. 



MAROON DAMASK (Kleinsorge, 1942) Each 75c 



Perfectly huge, well proportioned, broad petaled flowers of richest 

 plush maroon. Very late, with 40-inch heavy stems and vigorous 

 foliage. 



MASTER CHARLES (Williamson, 1943) 



Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 



Rich and 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 distinctive, 

 it is undoubtedly one of the finest of Longfield introductions. 

 HM AIS, 1944; AM. 1946. 



MATTERHORN (J. Sass, 1938) Each 60c ; 3 for $1.50 



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 purity of color 

 and will please anyone who is looking for the best white at a 

 reasonable price. HM AIS, 1938; AM, 1940. 



MATTIE GATES (Sass, 1946) Each $3.50 



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

 yellow with bright gold on a crisp white heart. A c.leaner flower 

 than Go.lden Fleece, taller and larger than Misty Gold. HM AIS, 

 1946; AM, 1950. 



MAYTIME (Whiting, 1950) Each $12.00 



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 definite contrast 

 in the color of standards and falls, making it a near amoena. 36 inches. 

 HM, AIS 1950; AM 1953. 



MELODIST (DeForest, 1946) Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00 



A henna-brown 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. 



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 flowers 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 at right. 



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 standards and falls. The 

 beard is extra heavy and extends far down the fall. HM AIS. 1942. 



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. 

 Picture on page 11. 



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 on 

 page 35. 



