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LIGHTHOUSE (Salbach 1936) L. A most brilliant and stunning 
iris with standards of Neyron rose flushed gold at the base. The 
falls are deep carmine rose. Beard rich gold. The center of the 
flower is rich gold. Good branching, an excellent iris. H. M., A. 
I. S. 1937. A. M., A. I. S. 1940. Per. R. 88 1939. 36 in. $ .75 
LILAMANI (J. Sass 1938) M. Rich and lustrous is this deep 
violet blue self. The blooms are large with the falls so heavily 
enriched with velvet that they seem almost black. Tall sturdy 
stalks with good branching, Per. R. 86 1941. 39 in. $ .50 
LORD DONGAN (K. Smith 1940) M. A stunning new creation 
with broad standards of sillen Chinese violet and wide rounded 
falls of deep very velvety pansy violet (Corinthian purple) with no 
haft venations to mar the velvet finish which extends way down 
into the throat, The light styles and thick pale yellow beard light 
up the center of the flowers emphasizing the depth of color in this 
strong sturdy iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. R. 87 1941. 37 in. $10.00 
LOUVOIS (Cayeux 1936) M. A very dark iris with standards 
of light chocolate brown, and falls of darkest ruddy chocolate with 
a distinct lighter border at the edge. Strong and sturdy with good 
branching this velvety chocolate brown iris is most distinctive and 
outstanding, C. MM.) SN: HF, 1936. A. M.A, L. S..1939. Per: 
R. 88 1940. 36 in. $1.50 
LUTETIA (Cayeux 1938) M. This pale yellow iris has been 
received with great enthusiasm in France. The standards are 
light primrose yellow, arched and firm. The falls ivory white 
bordered with sulphur yellow, Cool yellow beard. Good substance 
and branching. C. M., S. N. H. F. 1938. 40 in. $1.00 
MALLORCA (Tobie 1938) M. The standards are high and well 
domed. The falls are flaring and broad with delicate buff mark- 
ings at the throat. Wide yellow beard. Well branched stalks. A 
charming iris that might be termed a pinker Gloriole. 40 in. $2.50 
MANCHU PRINCE (Washington 1937) L. The standards are 
golden tobacco brown, ruffled and beautifully domed. F. are very 
flaring of deep Persian-red with velvety black overtone. Rich 
orange beard. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. R. 89 1938. 39 in. §$ .75 
MARIETTA (Cayeux 1938) M. The standards are buff with a 
slightly deeper flush towards the edge. The falls are golden yel- 
low with an area of sky blue in the center. Well rounded flowers 
of good substance on evenly branched stalks. C. M., S. N. H. F. 
1936. F, C. C., Rome, 1938. 36 in. $1.00 
MARINELLA (Cayeux 1937) M. A magnificent iris of rich 
brownish red with well arched and domed standards of golden 
bronze lightly flushed red. The semi-flaring falls are garnet red 
bordered with bronze at the edge. The slightly ruffled flowers 
have execellent form and substance and are well placed on almost 
perfectly four way branched stalks. C. M., S. N. H. F. 1937. 
A. I. S. Silver Medal at Iris Show at the New York Worlds Fair 
as the finest stalk in the show. 1940. 42 in. $6.00 
MARION (Mil. 1931) M. A little known iris which to me seems 
most distinctive. A smoothly finished flower of porcelain-blue. S. 
are well domed. F. flaring. An exquisite iris. 30 in. $1.00 
MARQUITA (Cay. 1930) M. Very large flowers of creamy yellow, 
with rose pink lines on the falls. A. M., A. I. S. 1936. C.M.,S.N. 
H. F. 1931. Per. R. 88 1937. 42 in. $ .35 
MARVELOUS (Kirkland 1937) M. S. are very large and domed, 
of citron yellow. F. are semi-flaring of deeper citron yellow, 
blended and reticulated a deep coral rose. Beard yellow. A bril- 
liant flower. Per. R. 84 1940. 36 in. $1.00 
MARY E. NICHOLLS (Nicholls 1939) M. A warm white self 
with a burnished gold inlay on the haft, and bright orange beard. 
Beautifully chaste in form, the firm flowers are satiny in texture, 
and well placed on low and gracefully branched stalks. An ex- 
ceptionally fine iris with delicious fragrance. H. M., A. I. S. 
1940. Per. R. 89 1941. 42 in. $4.00 
MARY RICH LYON (Callis 1937) M. A beautiful »-arm creamy 
yellow with ruflled cream standards, veined deeper vellow. Falls 
are lighter with yellow flush at the haft; gold beard. $1.00 
MARY STUART (Stahl. 1936) M. L. A beautiful blend of yel- 
low, apricot and soft rose. S. are apricot, flushed with maize. F. 
are same tone of yellow overlaid with apricot, flushed deeper at 
the throat with rose. Yellow beard. R. 88 1938. 39 in. $2.00 
MATA HARI (Nicholls 1937) V. L. A deep indigo blue purple 
with splendid rounded form and heavy substance. A most im- 
pressive iris. Per. R. 87 1941. 38 in. $1.00 


MATTERHORN (J. Sass 1938) M. L. A fine clean white of 
rounded form and generous size with no trace of any other color 
save the creamy beard. The glistening flowers have strong firm 
substance with broad flaring falls and are borne on tall extremely 
well branched stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1938. A. M., A, I. S. 1940, 
Per. R. 89 1940. 5 $2.50 
MATULA (H. P. Sass 1939) M. L. A very lovely blend of rose 
red and orange gold. The arched and fluted standards are apricot 
buff flushed with Congo pink. The broad semi-flaring falls are deep 
Indian lake, bordered with buff and ruffled at the edge. H. M., 
A. I. S, 1939. Per. R. 89 1940. 38 in. $2.00 
MAYA (Washington 1935) L. Tall domed standards of straw- 
berry-red. Falls are very velvety and of the same tone as stan- 
dards with a blending of gold at the throat. An outstanding iris. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1935. Per. R. 89 1940. 40 in. $1.00 
MAY DAY (D. Hall 1939) M. Considered by many as the most 
outstanding iris produced by Mr. Hall. A blend with the colors 
so evenly mingled that the general appearance is a glowing apricot 
orange self. The form combines the beauty of long flaring falls 
with the crisped standards held firmly together. The bright orange 
beard adds a vibrant note of color to this glowing apricot blend. 
H. M., A, I. S. 1939. Per. R. 89 1940. 40 in. $5.00 
MAYLING SOONG (Lewis 1939) M. A rich yellow self of ex- 
cellent form and substance. The standards are clear deep lemon 
chrome, well arched and domed. The broad semi-flaring falls are 
of the same color, flushed slightly deeper at the center. H. M., A. 
I. S. 1938. Per. R. 86 1940. 38 in. : $7.50 
MEDITERRANEE (Wareham 1940) M. Lovely in color as the 
sparkling surface of the Mediterranean Sea in the morning sun- 
light, this light French blue self stands out in glistening perfection 
in the garden. The large firm flowers of rounded flaring form 
have a smoothly finished surface, and are well poised on amply 
branched stalks. Strong and sturdy this freely flowering clear 
blue iris is an important addition to the blue irises that are needed 
in our gardens. R. 88 1941. 40 in. $7.50 
MELITZA (Nesmith 1940) M. This salmony flesh self is unique 
and a decided break in color harmony. The standards are delicate 
ivory pink, highly domed and firm. The falls have the same ex- 
quisite coloring with a slightly deeper flush around the beard. 
The beard is intense pinkish tangerine, so vivid that the whole 
flower seems infused with this brilliant unusual color, The flowers 
are medium in size of very firm substance lasting for three davs 
or more and are nicely placed on well branched stalks. H. M., 
A. I. S. 1940. Per. R. 88 1941. 40 in. $8.00 
MERINGUE (K. Smith 1940) M. The name first selected for this 
iris was Cream Puff and it is very descriptive of the rounded 
form and coloring. The arched and half domed standards are 
fluted at the edge. The falls are wide, ruffled and very flaring, 
with slight venations of brownish apricot at the haft. Beard clear 
yellow. A freely flowering yellow Intermediate with strong sub- 
stance and great garden value. R. 80 1940. 28 in. $2.50 
MIDWEST GEM (H. P. Sass 1937) M. A luminous blend of 
pink and buff yellow with a suffusion of opalescent lavender on 
the falls. The flowers are crisp and firm with both standards and 
falls delightfully ruffled at the edge. H. M., A. I. S. 1937. Per. 
R. 90 1938. 36 in. $1.00 
MISSOURI (Grinter 1933) M. A clear medium blue with broad 
standards and flaring falls. Dykes Medal 1937. H. M., A. I. S. 
1933.) A..M:.-A.T.7S. 1935)" Per, Re 90.1936) 40ean: $ .40 
MISSOURI NIGHT (Callis 1938) L. A large dark velvety blue 
with an indigo flush. Tall, well branched. It is an addition to the 
dark blues. H. M., A. I. S. 1941. R.88 1941. 34 in. $1.50 
MME. LOUIS AUREAU (Cay. 1934) M. L. A charming and 
novel plicata. S. have a silvery background overlaid with rosy 
heliotrope. F. white, sanded and stitched at the edges with deeper 
heliotrope. C. M., S. N. H. F. 1934. Dykes Medal 1934, A. M.., 
A. I, §: 1939." R85 19405937 in. $ .75 
MME. MAURICE LASSAILLY (Cay. 1935) M. A brilliant flower 
of excellent substance. S. are flax-blue. F. are flaring, of deep 
rich pansy violet with a border of flax-blue around the falls. Un- 
usual and lovely. C. M., S. N. H. F. 1935. Dykes Medal 1935. 
A. M., A. I. S, 1939, Per. R. 88 1939. 38 in. $1.00 
MME. ULMANN (Cayeux 1936) M. A medium blue that is lighter 
than Brunhilde but similar in size and form. The standards are 
lighter than the falls and have a silvery reflex. 36 in. $ .75 
