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Maple Valley Iris Gardens 
LUCREZIA BORI (Schreiner 1935) M. L. 
40 in. A large, late blooming yellow, a 
seedling of the famous W. R. Dykes. Its 
standards are well domed and ruffled, 
and of clear primrose yellow; its falls 
are long and a bit deeper in tone. H. M. 
1936. Per. R. 89, 1936. $3.50 
MAGI (Sturtevant 1933) E. 36 in. A fresh 
and charming blend of rosy mauve and 
gold. In form, substance and texture it 
is most pleasing, having that indefinable 
grace of the Sturtevant originations. It 
is hardy and very free flowering. R. 85, 
1936. 50c, 3 for $1.00 
MAID OF ASTOLAT (J. Sass 1936) L, 45 
in. One of the finest of the new, hardy 
plicatas. The blooms are large and beau¬ 
tifully formed, pure white distinctly 
marked with blue on the petal edges. 
Very vigorous, well branched, and free 
blooming. R. 89, 1938. $2.00 
MALUSKA (Nesmith 1933) L. 40 in. A 
very dark, rich red iris, almost black and 
velvety in texture. It is tall, well 
branched and of excellent substance. The 
growth is strong, the bloom very free. 
H. M. 1934. Per. R. 87, 1937. 
$1.00, 3 for $2.00 
MARCO POLO (Schreiner 1936) M. 36 
in. A fine red bicolor that causes much 
favorable comment. The crisp standards 
are of lustrous, bronzy gold flushed with 
red .and the wide, velvety falls are of 
rich crimson. The smooth pure colorings 
give it a splendid garden effect. It is 
large, well branched and a prolific grower 
and bloomer. Per. R. 88, 1938. $4.50 
MARQUITA (Cay. 1931) M. 38 in. Still 
a novelty, because there is nothing else 
like it, it never fails to bring pleased 
and enthusiastic comment from garden 
visitors. The flowers are very large— 
the full, rounded standards are of clear 
creamy yellow, the falls are the same 
but solidly lined with ruby red. It must 
be seen to be appreciated, as no descrip¬ 
tion does it justice. C. M., France, 1931. 
A. M., 1936. Per. R. 88, 1937. 
$1.00, 3 for $2.50 
MARY GEDDES (Stahl-Wash. 1931) M. 
L. 36 in. A distinctive blend of gold, 
salmon and rosy red. The substance and 
lasting power of the flower are unusually 
good, the plant sturdy and floriferous. H. 
M. 1930. A. M. 1933. Dykes Medal 1936. 
R. 90', 1937. 50c, 3 for $1.00 
MATA HARI (Nicholls 1937) V. L. 48 in. 
This is a most outstanding and superior 
dark blue purple iris, a perfect self of 
deep rich color. The standards are firmly 
domed and the falls flare widely but not 
stiffly. It blooms very late in the season 
but its wonderful substance withstands 
hot winds well and the color does not 
fade. It is so late few judges see it so it 
has not yet been rated. $10.00 
MAYA (Wash. 1934) M. 40 in. A brilliant 
and showy iris with shapely standards of 
strawberry red and falls of the same tone, 
blended with copper and gold at the 
throat. Tall, well branched and vigorous 
in growth. H. M. 1935. Per. R. 89, 1937. 
$7.50 
MEDLEY (Sturt.-Kell. 1935) M. 40 in. A 
lovely pink and gold blend similar to 
Zaharoon but pinker and of much better 
substance. A very delightful iris in the 
garden or for cutting. Hardy and very 
free flowering. 50c, 3 for $1.00 
MELDORIC (Ayres 1930) M. L. 40 in. A 
very popular blue black iris of large size, 
excellent form and heavy substance. It 
is a pure self of intense dark coloring, 
enlivened by a brilliant orange beard. 
Tall, well branched and vigorous in 
growth. H. M. 1935. Per. R. 88, 1933. 
50c, 3 for $1.00 
MIDWEST GEM (H. P. Sass 1937) M. L. 
36 in. This perfectly luscious blend is a 
great favorite in our garden. Soft, creamy 
yellow, almost buff tones with a flush of 
pure light pink make it good enough to 
eat. Both standards and falls are wide 
and full with the most fascinating 
crimped edges. Our color plate of Mid¬ 
west Gem is most satisfactory. We were 
delighted with the soft blending of colors 
—almost true to the flower itself, and it 
is a difficult thing, this trying to bring a 
flower to you on paper. In some lights it 
seems to have a warmer yellow tone than 
the picture, but does an iris ever look 
the same in different lights? But Mid¬ 
west Gem is lovely—any way you look at 
it. Texture and substance are unusually 
fine, each bloom lasting several days. The 
strong, hardy plants bloom freely. H. M. 
1937. Per. R. 90, 1938. $10.00 
From Missouri—(where it is said they have to be shown.) I am enclosing 
another order for iris. Those received earlier this summer were grand. I was more 
than pleased with the strong healthy roots and the extras sent. I will surely win 
some blue ribbons next year! 
