The World’s Finest Tall Bearded I ris • Continued 
Marquita—40 in. One of the new French introductions 
that has given us something entirely new. The color is 
ivory, with ruby lines running almost evenly from base 
to apex of falls. As the flower ages the centre of the 
falls turns red, leaving a cream colored border. . 7.50 
Mary Barnett—42 in. Glorified Princess Beatrice. Very 
fragrant. One of the best light blues.25 
Mary Elizabeth—40 in. One of the finest of the newer 
American introductions. A large, well formed flower 
of most attractive colorings,- the various colors com¬ 
bining to give a rich rosy effect. No Iris in my garden 
attracts more attention. 1.50 
Mary Geddes—38 in. Considered by many to be the 
finest soft blend originated to date, especially on ac¬ 
count of its unusual colors, a blending of lovely soft 
pink tones, overlaid Pomeranian red. An American 
introduction that has had the distinction of receiving 
an Award of Merit in England. Also Honorable 
Mention American Iris Society. 3.00 
Mary Gibson—42 in. EARLY. A handsome soft rosy- 
bronze blend, with a yellow throat and a rich golden 
beard. Always a great favorite. See color illustration, 
page 8.20 
Mary Senni—42 in. Enormous flowers, beautifully placed 
on tall strong stems in a most delightful coloring. S—- 
rosy mauve, flushed soft reddish-brown,- F—soft plum 
violet, shading to mauve at the edges. 2.75 
Mauna Loa—4 ft. Very large, fine flowers of rich red- 
purple .75 
Maureen—30 in. Waterer’s rosy-mauve and deep vel¬ 
vety-purple bi-color. 1.00 
Melchior—36 in. A greatly improved Mrs. Valery West, 
with flowers measuring 6 inches across. S—deep 
bronzy violet,- F—rich velvety crimson-purple. . . .75 
Meldoric—50 in. A blue-black of colossal size. Dr. 
Ayre’s masterpiece. The finest dark Iris to date. 
Honorable Mention American Iris Society .... 3.00 
Mephisto—41 in. LATE. A much larger and richer Louis 
Bel, the color being an intense indigo violet, with the 
falls a deeper shade. 4.00 
Merry Widow—30 in. An extremely attractive new 
“Plicata.” My own introduction. S—vinaceous purple 
over a white ground. F—milk white, prominently 
edged purple. Amber styles. 1.50 
Messaline—38 in. A very large, magnificent reddish- 
brown and red-purple blend.75 
Mestor—38 in. Rich pansy-violet bi-color. One of 
Perry’s best.20 
Micheline Charriere — 36 in. A perfect white, with a 
delightful carnation fragrance.75 
Midgard—30 in. A lovely soft-pinkand soft yellowblend. 
Always popular.25 
Midwest—30 in. A beautifully ruffled “Plicata” flushed 
and peppered bright rose over a white ground. Best 
of its type.20 
Midwest Pride—36 in. A new Sass variety, claimed by 
him as the finest of its type. Very large flowers. S— 
Hortense violet,- F—hyacinth violet. 1.50 
Mildred Presby—30 in. S—creamy white,- F—rich, dark, 
velvety pansy-violet, with a lavender-white border. 
Indispensable in its color. See color illustration, page 
16.20 
Milky Way —36 in. An exceedingly handsome milk- 
white, with delicate lavender veining at the throat 
.25 
Ministre Fernand David —38 in. Received a Certificate of 
Merit in France, also a prize as the best Iris of the year 
in which it originated, which was 1930. S—silky red- 
purple,- F—glowing, velvety deep red-purple. . 5.00 
Missouri —44 in. FRAGRANT. Outstanding among the 
finest blue bi-colors. A large flower with broad, flar¬ 
ing, velvety falls and fine substance. Honorable 
Mention American Iris Society. 5.00 
Mme. Cecile Bouscant —42 in. A lovely soft orchid- 
pink, with an orange beard tipped medium blue to 
match the tips of the styles. Given an Award of Merit 
at the Paris Exposition. 35 
Mme. Henri Cayeux —36 in. Rich deep velvety purple 
blend. French Award of Merit. 25 
Mme. Louis Areau —3 ft. WINNER OF THE 
DYKES MEDAL IN FRANCE FOR THE FINEST 
NEW IRIS OF THE YEAR 1934. S—lovely 
soft rosy-heliotrope on translucent silvery white 
ground, the color intensifying gradually towards 
the margin; F—exquisitely sanded and veined 
at the margins with the same deeper color, 
gradually fading to a lighter centre. Cannot 
be sold in the United States until released by 
United States Department of Agriculture 
Mme. Pompadour —42 in. S—the popular rose-ash, 
shaded very soft brown. F—old rose, shaded soft 
heliotrope and flushed soft brown at the throat. Styles 
amber. Large and handsome. 
My own introduction . 1.00 
Mme. Serouge —42 in. Gigantic flowers with intense 
blackish-red-purple falls, bordered pale violet; S— 
violet. A very beautiful new French introduction 1.75 
Modoc —36 in. A new deep velvety black-purple, al¬ 
most black in effect. 1.00 
Monterey — 45 in. Deep bronzed red-violet, with 
velvety falls margined the lighter shade of the stand¬ 
ards . 50 
Moonlight —36 in. EARLY, FRAGRANT, spectacular 
giant silvery white, with beautifully veined old-gold 
throat. 50 
Moon Magic —40 in. FRAGRANT. New soft yellow, 
with flaring falls. Honorable Mention American Iris 
Society. 1.50 
Morning Glory —36 in. Kirkland’s new red-toned Iris. A 
perfect Iris. 1.50 
Morning Splendour —36 in. FRAGRANT. One of the 
finest American introductions. Awarded three medals. 
Large flowers of rich deep red. See color illustration 
page 16.20 
Mother of Pearl —44 in. “Mother of Pearl” colorings, 
overlaid gold. The introducer told me he paid the 
originator $5,000 for his original stock of this 
variety.20 
Mourning Cloak —36 in. A 1934 Essig introduction. 
Th e newest thing in dark Irises and the darkest of all, 
the color being an intense blue purple. 7.50 
Mrs. Geo. G. Whitelegg —30 in. Awarded the English 
Iris Society Silver Medal. A fine large yellow of per¬ 
fect shape, with falls veined deep corinthian red 1.75 
Mrs. Herbert Hoover —38 in. A new salmon and buff 
blend, falls are deeper, with a midrib of Turquoise 
blue. Very fine. 2.75 
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