Carl Salbach... 
ORLOFF AMIGO MISSOURI 
MIDWEST GEM (Hans Sass 1937). The 
description of G. L. Pilkington, presi¬ 
dent of The Iris Society of England, 
is so accurate that we give it in full; 
“This is a superb iris and apparently 
a very vigorous grower. The flowers 
are very large and of rounded form 
with slightly crinkled edges, but the 
stem is little branched. It is a soft 
yellow and pink blend. Standards pale 
yellow with pink flush, falls light violet 
with a heavy gold flush beginning at 
the haft and paling toward the top 
of the falls, beard deep yellow.” In 
our opinion this is one of Mr. Sass’ fin¬ 
est originations. A fine seed parent. 
Mid-season. 36".$3.00; 3 for $7.50 
MIRASOL (Mitchell). This one is “the 
buy” of the lower priced deep yellows. 
Grows ideally everywhere, and of reas¬ 
onably good size; in fact it did so well 
that twice during our “iris wander¬ 
ings” of 1936 we mistook Mirasol for 
one of the newer, high-priced yellows. 
Flowers of pure deep chrome yellow, 
with fine form and finish. Well 
branched, and many blooms to each 
stem. Mid-season. 30"....25c; 3 for 50c 
MISS CALIFORNIA (Salbach 1937). At 
last, a beautiful and entirely distinct 
tone of pink in a fine, upstanding iris. 
The color, lilac pink (Tyrian pink to 
amaranth pink by Ridgway) was most 
popular and certainly marvelled at by 
our garden visitors last season. The 
flowers were of Dauntless form, but 
larger, and it is taller than either 
Dauntless or Desert Gold, its parents. 
Produced from a cross definitely plan¬ 
ned for pinks. Miss California was 
easily the choice from among a num¬ 
ber of pink-toned seedlings, and com¬ 
ing from two hardy parents, its own 
hardiness is assured. Growth vigor¬ 
ous, flowers very large, and of per¬ 
fect form and excellent substance. 
Branching good. Simply huge when 
compared to most pinks. Hardy every¬ 
where — very free bloomer. Mid¬ 
season. 48" ..$2.00 
MIDGARD. Not a large flower, but very 
delicate in its orchid tones, obtained 
from a blending of yellow and pearly 
pink .25c; 3 for 50c 
MOONBEAM. An outstanding inter¬ 
mediate of clear light yellow. Makes 
a splendid mass of color. A low grow¬ 
ing variety of even height, and so free 
blooming chat it is ideal for borders or 
parkings. A robust grower. Deli¬ 
ciously scented. Very early. 16". 
25c; 3 for 50c 
MOHRSON (White). A sensational pro¬ 
duction of Mr. C. G. White. A seed¬ 
ling of William Mohr which received 
Honorable Mention by the A. I. S. in 
its first season of introduction (1935). 
As huge as William Mohr, but 40" 
tall in established clumps, this note¬ 
worthy variety has been described as 
“A great swashbuckling cavalier clad 
in silken tapestry.” 
Color deeper than that of William 
Mohr, being blackish red-violet. Bold 
flowers. Foliage definitely “pogon”, 
and bears pollen and therefore useful 
for breeding. Mid-season .75c 
MOKI (Thole 1938). (Zuni X Depute 
Nomblot). A fine new variety that is 
a vastly improved Zuni — having very 
big, bold flowers, smooth and well 
rounded, plus the same rich brown- 
bronzy color of the latter. Medium 
tall, and of fine branching habit. In 
our estimation, Moki is the finest of all 
of Mr. Thole’s introductions. 
We purchased Moki intending to in¬ 
troduce it at a price of $10.00 per 
rhizome, but we received a much larger 
stock than we expected, and it gave 
us good increase. In view of this fact, 
we introduced Moki at a new low in¬ 
troductory price, and now it is selling 
at a record low for such a fine iris. 
Early mid-season. 30"..50c; 3 for $1.25 
MONADNOCK (Salbach 1937). This 
magnificent new creation, certainly one 
of the showiest iris in existence, is a 
real addition to the field. The color, 
completely new in iris, is rose-red, and 
is so vivid that Monadnock can be 
perfectly matched for color at a dis¬ 
tance of sixty yards. It is self-colored 
with yellow beard, and the flowers are 
simply gigantic. The color by Ridg¬ 
way is “Indian Lake,” a term in no way 
descriptive, but we give it merely for 
those who wish to check it with the 
chart. See color picture. 
Bred from Marquita X Dark Knight, 
it has two hardy parents. It inherits 
its huge blooms from Marquita, and 
its height from Dark Knight, and is 
moi'e vigorous than either parent. 
This iris will undoubtedly rank as one 
of the finest we have introduced, and 
will unquestionably be a leader in its 
class for many years to come. Sturdy 
substance, and of good form and habit. 
Late. 44" .$ 3.00 
California Gold: “The most outstand¬ 
ing yellow in size, color, and height.” 
MISSOURI (Grinter). A very fine rich 
blue having a smooth, enamel-like fin¬ 
ish. Highly praised in the Mid-west, 
and without question, one of the best 
new blue iris. Raised by a breeder 
who has made a specialty of blue iris. 
Standards clear vivid blue; falls slight¬ 
ly darker. Mid-season to late. W. R. 
Dykes Medal, A. I. S., 1937. 36". 
75c; 3 for $2.00 
MME. LOUISE AUREAU (Cayeux). A 
splendid white plicata with an overlay 
of rosy heliotrope which is more in¬ 
tense at the margins. The falls are 
more heavily veined and deeper in 
color. Large blooms on well branched 
stalks. 36" .$3.00 
MODOC (Essig). Very dark and rich. 
The color is dark red velvety purple, 
being so dark that it gives the appear¬ 
ance of being black. Medium size 
blooms on 25" stems. Mid-season. 
25c; 3 for 50c 
MOONGLO. “This is a really fine golden 
yellow blend with flowers of good form 
and substance. Standards old gold with 
light violet flush. Falls of similar color 
with a heliotrope blaze in center. Beard 
light orange. Well branched, 30" 
stems.”—G. L. Pilkington’s fine descrip¬ 
tion of this splendid iris in The Iris 
Society of England Year Book. 
A. M., A. I. S., 1937. Late. 36". 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis 1937). A 
very pleasing flower of palest orchid. 
A large flower, yet very delicate. Has 
been highly praised as an added step 
toward the production of an ideal pink- 
toned iris. Mid-season. 38". 
$3.00; 3 for $7.50 
MOUNT WASHINGTON (Essig 1937). 
Huge and tall, this remarkable iris is 
so outstanding that it automatically 
earns for itself a notch among the 
best whites, ranking, in our estimation, 
as one of the finest whites. Very pure 
and clear. 
Mount Washington is a pure warm 
white with golden beard, attractive 
haft markings of gold, and semi-flar¬ 
ing falls. The form is halfway be¬ 
tween that of Purissima and Easter 
Morn — most pleasing. Even greater 
size than the latter, and much taller. 
Has a most pleasant odor, similar to 
that of wild plum. Heavy substance; 
well branched. Mid-season. 50"..$6.00 
MRS. J. L. GIBSON. Rich blue-violet 
standards and deep royal blue falls. 
Dusky beard. Silver Medal, B. I. S., 
A. M., R. H. S. Mid-season. 36". 
$1.25 
MRS. VALERIE WEST. The crowning 
achievement of Mr. Bliss, the great 
English breeder. A rich, lustrous iris 
whose grandeur is recognized where- 
ever it is grown. 
Broad massive bronze standards with 
falls of deep velvety maroon purple. 
Stems well branched, and free bloom¬ 
ing. Mid-season. 36".50c 
NARADA. See page 4. 
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