AN IRIS LOVER'S CATALOG 
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LOS ANGELES (Mohr-Mitchell 1927) M. 38". 
Snowy white throughout save for a slight stitching of 
cerulean at the haft and at the base of the standards and 
a beard of soft yellow-gold, Los Angeles is an exquisitely 
sculptured beauty with the finest satin sheen — tall, vig¬ 
orous, well-branched — a classic iris that is a cornerstone 
of any collection worthy of the name. 25c; 3 for 60c 
LOUVOIS (Cayeux 1936) M. 35". 
Incredibly, amazingly rich and lustrous! The brown iris. 
A wealth of rich maroon brown enfolds the flower with 
standards of light chocolate brown and falls a very rich, 
glossy red-maroon with a chocolate border along the edge 
of the petal; nice gold beard. The color is very rich and the 
flower is pure, remarkably free from veins. From a dis¬ 
tance it looks like two tones of chocolate, a harmony of 
brown Not tall but noteworthy for its rich color and defi¬ 
nite margined fall. Richly endowed with qualities ensuring 
lasting distinction and charm. (Pictured on page 15.) 
$ 6.00 
LUCREZIA BOR I (Schreiner 1935) VL. 40". 
A giant, late-blooming deep yellow. The fine domed 
standards, delightfully ruffled and fluted, are a particular 
feature of this iris The long falls, deeper in color than the 
standards, have an olive reflex toward the beard which 
pales soon after the flower opens (excepting in wet weather). 
The bloom is of good substance and the bright beard adds 
to its attractiveness. Exceptionally tall and finely branched. 
$ 1.00 
MAID OF ASTALOT (J. Sass 1936) M. 38". 
A new domed plicata of alabaster whiteness with blue 
stitching along the haft only. The perfect domed effect 
surpasses anything else we have seen in iris, conveying a 
feeling of exquisite poise. A serenely beautiful variety. 
50c 
MARCO POLO (Schreiner 1936) EM. 37". 
Named after a colorful personality of the Middle Ages, 
this variety is one of the contenders today for the honor of 
being the reddest iris. It is a large clear-toned bicolor with 
lustrous rose standards and brilliant, velvety, crimson falls. 
The color is solid without detracting venation. A fine 
orange beard contributes a sprightly touch of contrast. One 
of the most handsome of the newer reds whieh seems to 
be doing well throughout the U. S. Winner of an A.I.S. 
Honorable Mention. $1.00; 3^for $2.25 
MARISHA (J. Sass 1939) VL. 38". 
A new pink blend with the pink tones enveloped in a 
creamy yellow. Blended like the colors of the first rays of 
the sun. Soft cream yellow standards with heavily flushed 
light pink falls overlaid the same tone of creamy yellow. 
$5.00 
MARY E. NICHOLLS (Nicholls 1939) L. 42". 
One of the most uniquely styled iris. A flower of elusive 
charm, the entire flower seems to have the finish of a gor¬ 
geously textured white magnolia. Dramatically accentuat¬ 
ing the white frosty petals is a smooth overlay of dull yellow 
at the haft. This sharp and handsome contrast of gleaming 
white and encrusted gold gives us one of the finest new iris. 
Not yet well known, we feel it is destined for a great future. 
Flowers are medium large, splendidly textured, and well 
proportioned branched stalks leave little to be desired. 
Thoroughly fine and a new color advance. $12.00 
MARQUITA (Cayeux 1931) L. 34". 
An amoena type in cream and watermelon rose. Its 
luminous cream standards, “silken, hushed, and chaste,” 
are the last word in serene but warm exquisiteness. The 
watermelon-rose falls are veined rather than solidly colored. 
A very lovely iris. 35c 
MARY GEDDES (Washington 1931) ML. 38". 
One of our warmest toned irises, with standards of sal- 
mony-orange and falls of Pompeian red. Winner of the 
Dykes Medal in 1936. Outstanding as a landscape variety 
because of its approach to salmon-orange coloring. A free 
bloomer and quite prolific. 35c; 3 for 75c 
MARY LEE DONAHUE (Gage 1935) VL. 35". 
This new yellow iris comes from Massachusetts. Stock 
has been very scarce but we now have a nice propagating 
unit which we are glad to be able to offer to the iris public. 
The entire flower has a sparkle like congealed sunlight 
blazing in a background of finely textured gold. A pure 
deep golden self. Flowers are medium sized and it is late 
blooming. $4.00 
MATA HARl (Nicholls 1937) VL. 40". 
An intense indigo blue purple, brilliant and distinct. 
Perfect in form, flaring gracefully, sumptuously glistening 
velvet tones. It impresses all who see it and being a very 
late bloomer it often does not come into flower until many 
iris are finished blooming. What a fine iris to mark the 
closing of the iris blooming season! $3.50 
MATTERHORN (J. Sass 1938) ML. 38". 
Definitely the finest pure white in existence today. A 
pure white of faultless, beautifully rounded form, generous 
size and without a trace of foreign color. The haft is utterly 
devoid of markings, producing a chaste immaculate serenity 
such as is reserved only for true self colors, most of all for 
a true white self. A sparkling sheen, firm substance, broad 
flaring falls and splendid branching complete the qualifica¬ 
tions of this delightful, and important, new white iris. 
(Pictured on page 14 ) $10.00 
MATULA (H. Sass 1939) L. 38". 
One of the most unusual blends we have seen. The colors 
are mixed so skillfully and unexpectedly, a warm rosy tan 
and gay cast of blended apricot rose. Medium in tone 
with velvety rosy falls, gold beard. A deep, luscious blend 
which we think superior to anything of its class. $10.00 
MAY DAY (D. Hall 1939) M. 40". 
A stunning arrival in copper-apricot coloring. Important 
because it represents one of the first achievements in this 
color class with size; a valuable parent as well. A self color 
overlaid and burnished tones of copper on soft apricot, nice 
orange beard. Tall branched stems, large flowers, fair sub¬ 
stance. Without question a distinctive color. $17.50 
MICHELANGELO (Weed 1936) L. 43". 
An iris of very unique coloring; lavender old rose to pure 
dove grey. A sparkling iridiscence enlivens this unusual 
flower. $3.00 
MIDWEST GEM (H. Sass 1937) M. 36". 
A luminous peachy blend of unusual charm. .Standards 
fawn gold with a subtle lavender infusion; falls buffy 
pink overlain lavender, suggesting mother of pearl. Size, 
branching, and habits are up to modern standards. (Sec 
page 21.) $5.00 
MING YELLOW (Glutzbeck 1938) ML. 36". 
One of the largest yellows, yet a stately flower, Ming 
Yellow is well substanced and branched and blooms are 
carried with an easy grace. Large, smooth yellow evenly 
toned. Thick substance. Derived from Depute Nomblot it 
brings the character of this fine iris into our yellows; a 
worthy addition. $10.00 
