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Maple Valley Tris Gardens 
MIDWEST GEM (H. P. Sass 1937) L. 36 
in. This is truly one of the real gems 
from Midwest Gardens. A large, wide 
flower of ample petalage and exquisite 
coloring. It is a perfectly luscious blend 
of peach and pink tones—good enough to 
eat. The delicious coloring is enough to 
commend it to all, yet its full, rounded 
form and charmingly crimped edges 
make it all the more delightful. It is 
much coveted for breeding because of its 
unique form and lovely coloring. Strong, 
hardy plants bear the large flowers gen¬ 
erously. H. M. 1937, Per. R. 90, 1938. $5.00 
MISS ARAVILLA (H. P. Sass 1938) M. L. 
36 in. A vivid and beautiful royal princess 
—the daughter of two kings. King Tut 
and King Midas. Her bodice is clear, 
deep, gipsy yellow, her wide, flaring skirt 
is bright red velvet. In form and carriage 
she is most elegant—a thoroughbred. 
Prolific increase brings the price very 
low. R. 84, 1939. 25c, 5 for $1.00 
MISS CAMELIA (H. P. Sass 1938) M. L. 
40 in. A large and shapely flower of 
clear lavender blue—a perfect self of full, 
ruffled form. Tall, well branched, late 
and fine. Hardy and free blooming. R. 
86, 1939. 50c 
MISSOURI (Grinter 1933) M. L. 40 in. 
One of the ‘must haves’ in any garden. 
Strong, medium blue in tone, its large, 
flaring flowers of heavy substance stand 
out in any planting. Its record proves 
its wide popularity. H. M. 1933, A. M. 
1935, Dykes Medal 1937, Per. R. 90, 1936. 
Good stocks this year permit a modest 
price. $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
MOHRSON (White 1935) M. 30 in. This 
celebrated seedling of the noted William 
Mohr has been a good bloomer in our 
garden for several years. It is darker 
than its renowned parent, with heavier 
veining of deep violet. It is taller and 
carries more flowers and seems easier to 
grow. H. M. 1935, A. M. 1937, Per. R. 89, 
1938. 85c, 2 for $1.50 
MONADNOCK (Sal. 1937) L. 44 in. A 
new color in iris, a vivid rose red self, 
Indian lake by Ridgeway, A gigantic 
flower from Marquita x Dark Knight. 
Tall, well branched and of good bloom¬ 
ing habits. H. M. 1939, R. 90, 1939. $4.00 
MONOMOY (McKee 1936) M. 38 in. A 
very deep and rich blue purple self of 
great dignity and poise. Its lustrous 
finish and pure coloring give it a brill¬ 
iance unusual in so dark an iris. Strong, 
prolific and a good bloomer. H. M. 1934, 
R. 88, 1936. 50c, 3 for $1.00 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis 1937) M. 38 
in, A large and very impressive orchid 
pink—a much improved Spring Maid. 
The standards are broad and arching, of 
clear fresh pink with very little lavender 
influence; the falls wide, a bit darker 
and with some veining at the haft. Tall, 
well branched and hardy. Per, R. 88, 
1939. $5.00 
MOUNTAIN SNOW (Kell. 1937) M. 42 
in. One of the really fine, hardy, white 
irises—there aren’t too many. A cool 
and glistening white of beautiful form 
and proportion, grandly carried. A very 
faint blue tinge gives it coldness, yet on 
close inspection we find the heart touched 
with a pearly pink glow, a most bewitch¬ 
ing effect. The substance is especially 
good, the growth and blooming habits 
excellent. H. M, 1936, Per. R. 89, 1939. 
$6.00 
MRS. J. L. GIBSON (Gib. 1930) L. 38 in. 
A wonderfully fine, deep, violet blue self. 
It blooms quite late so is especially valu¬ 
able in the garden to extend the season. 
The substance is splendid, the color inky 
black in effect, the texture smooth and 
glossy. Awarded a Gold Medal in Eng¬ 
land in 1930, it was again honored there 
in 1938 by a First Class Certificate. R. 
89, 1937. 50c, 3 for $1.00 
MRS. WILLARD JAQUES (J. Sass 1938) 
M. 36 in. A dainty and very charming 
iris of medium size and jaunty personal¬ 
ity. The color is exquisite—warm, creamy 
pink—and the flowers are delightfully 
frilled and ruffled. A perfect gem in the 
garden and very useful for cutting. It 
blooms profusely on strong, hardy plants. 
R. 89, 1939. $2.00 
MUSSOLINI (Dykes 1932) V. L. 40 in. 
This iris has created much comment-— 
good and bad. We do not like it but 
admit it has its followers. It is a very 
striking iris—depending upon how it 
strikes you. Huge, dark blue with a 
white throat. Silver Medal, England, 1932. 
50c, 3 for $1.00 
From Chicago—“Your iris shipment came today—all in fine condition. They are 
good rhizomes with nice fans sprouting. I was surprised and happy beyond words 
to find you had sent me a Marisha—I can hardly realize that I have such a fine new 
introduction. I ran an extension light into the garden and set them out at once. 
I take ihis opportunity of commending the care used in writing your descriptions 
which are more understandable than many. And the ratings and awards are nice to 
have.” 
