Meldoric 



Finest dark iris in existence today. This was a 

 sensation in the gardens of Dr. Ayres in Cincinnati 

 for two years prior to our acquisition of the stock 

 and subsequent introduction of it in If.'^l. It has cre- 

 ated a fine impression in Eniiiand, and last year was 

 among- the few selected for trial at Wisley. In 1931 

 it was awarded an H. M. of the American Iris So- 

 ciety, and la.st season was included in Sehreiner's list 

 of ""lOO Su]ier-Tris." 



Meldoric combines the richness of Dominion with 

 the size and majesty of .Mesopotamica, without the 

 tenderness of the latter strain. The flowers are blue- 

 black in effect, colossal in size, with broad flai-ing 

 falls and huge standards of darkest hue. It is more 

 purple and less blue than Blue Velvet. A bright 

 beard gives it life. 



Certainly a member of the ii-is aristocracy. 



Each $2.50; three for $6.00 



Messaline 



One of the fairly recent French sorts which is 

 known to but few growers. The standards of this iris 

 are especially gorgeous, appearing as if covered with 

 gold dust; the underlying color is light chamois. 

 Falls are corinthian red, striped cream and buff. A 

 large and tall iris, with broad foliage tinged purple 

 at the base. We have built up a nice stock and offer 

 it at a very reasonable price. 



Each 50c; three for $1.25 



MiCHELLINE ChARRAIRE 



Beautiful tall white, with golden beard. A clear 

 white of large size, and very desirable. Each 30c 



MiDGARD 



When this lovely beauty was first shown, it cre- 

 ated a furore, because the yellow-pink blended flow- 

 ers introduced a new^ color note, and the riiffled 

 petals were an added touch of distinction. It has 

 proven to be one of the most reliable varieties for 

 severe climates, besides being a very free bloomer 

 and rapid iiiultii)lier. No iris since the introduction of 

 Morning S])h'ndor has been so universally popular. 

 Especially lovely under artificial light, and unsur- 

 passed for massed i)lanting on the landscajie. 



Each 25c; three for 50c; $1.50 per 10 



Mildred Presby 



A distinct type with palest yellow standards and 

 bright ruby falls, with a hairline of yellow at the 

 edge. A very dependable and attractive variety. 



Each 25c 



MiNISTRE FeRNAND DaVID 



A masterpiece in deep, rich, dark purple. This 

 recent French introduction received much praise 

 when first seen in Mrs. Pattison's garden at Free- 

 port, 111. A huge, well shaped flower, that has been 

 awarded many certificates and prizes abroad. 



Each $4.00 



MiRASOL 



A very fine large yellow, containing some ^Nleso- 

 potamiea blood, but reasonably easy to grow. The 

 flowers are of large size, well formed, slightly 

 rounded, and there are no markings to detract from 

 the solid golden yellow color. Rich yellow beard. 

 Three feet in height. Each $1.00 



Mme. Cecile Bouscant 



Clear orchid pink, beard yellow-white. Very large 

 flower and a lovely thing, but not a free bloomer. 



Each 25c 



Mme. Durrand 



One of the most unusual and most beautiful irises 

 in the world, a blend of pale buff and creamy laven- 

 der, marked old gold. A heavy flowerer, fine in every 

 way, but rather tender in cold sections where it 

 sliould have protection and perfect drainage. 



Each 35c; three for $1.00 



Mme. Gaudichau 



Very early dark violet blue self, with heavy gold 

 beard. Perfect in form and substance and of velvety 

 texture. Very fragrant. Each 25c 



MOA 



Deep purple, almost black when first opening. A 

 huge, very impressive flower of the original Domin- 

 ion seedling set. Heavy stalks, 40 inches tall. 



Each 35c; three for 90c 



Monterey 



Dark bronzed red-purple, a very deep tone of 

 nuilberry, stained with dregs of wine. The broad, 

 velvety falls are edged with the lighter tone of the 

 standards. Another of the ^Mitchell giants from Cal- 

 ifornia, w^ith all good points, reaching a height of 

 four feet. Each 60c; three for $1.50 



Montour 



This little gem, a medley of deep pink, cinnamon 

 and red-brown, is perfect in every detail, and one of 

 the very best for j)lanting in the foreground of taller 

 sorts. It is so much superior to such things as Opera 

 and Apache that we shall drop these entirely next 

 season. The bright brick-red effect is enlivened by a 

 brilliant orange beard. Very rapid of increase, mak- 

 ing a mass of bloom. 



Each 25c; three for 50c; $1.50 per 10 



Moonbeam 



The finest I\Iay-flowering (intermediate) iris in 

 commerce with blooms which are above the average 

 size for this group. Of fine substance and good form, 

 a clear, pure, sulphur yellow self with no markings. 

 Height about two feet. Excellent for planting to 

 flower with the tulips. 



Each 85c 



Moonlight 



One of the earliest, a giant white with green and 

 gold reticulations. A^'ry heavy gold beard. Each 25c 



Moon Magic 



Of a general buff -yellow tone, smootli and creamy 

 in texture, of wonderful form. The stalks are freely 

 ]^roduced, low and widely branched. An iris of rare 

 merit. 



11. M. AIS 1932. 



Each $2.00 



Morning Splendor 



Certainly among the best no matter what the 

 price. A huge flower of crimson or wine color, per- 

 fect in every detail. Has received many awards and 

 is surpassed by nothing in its color class. 



Each 25c; per dozen $1.50 



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