FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 11 
MARY VERNON (McKee 1942) M. The roundly domed 
standards are antique gold with a flush of Chianti ruby 
along the midrib. The broad flaring falls are Chianti ruby 
with a narrow edging of the same gold as in the standards. 
The falls are very velvety with no retieulations at the 
throat. A flaring flower of strong substance, excellent form 
and branching, and gives a very red-brown effect in the 
carder gia GA Lol 944i He Moe A. IaS,-1942.. AM. 
ACe lisse LOAD Per, Ry 88 1945— 37 in. $5.00 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943) M. One of the 
most impressive iris that I saw last year. I was charmed 
by its rich glowing mulberry color and firm rounded form. 
The flower has a wonderful sheen that gives it life and 
finish. The poise of the flowers on the well branched stalk 
is exceptionally good. A very lovely iris. H. M., A. I. S. 
LAA Re Soe 19452.) 38) in. $7.00 
MATULA (H. P. Sass 1939) M.L. <A blend of rose red and 
orange gold. The arched and fluted standards are apricot 
buff flushed with Congo pink. The semi-flaring falls are 
deep Indian lake, bordered with buff and ruffled at the edge. 
Ee Vie eA len San 03 see Perks ol O40smosnine $1.50 
MAY DAY (D. Hall 19389) M. A blend with the colors so 
evenly mingled that the general appearance is a glowing 
apricot orange self. The bright orange beard adds a vi- 
brant note of color. H. M., A. I. S. 1939. Per. R. 89 1940. 
40 in. $ .75 
MAYLING SOONG (Lewis 1939) M. A rich yellow self 
of excellent form and substance. The standards are clear 
deep lemon chrome, well arched and domed. The _ semi- 
flaring falls are of the same color, flushed deeper at the 
center. H. M., A. I. S. 1938. Per. R. 86 1940. 38 in. $3.50 
MEDITERRANEE (Wareham 1940) M. Lovely in color as 
the sparkling surface of the Mediterranean Sea in the morn- 
ing sunlight, this light French blue self stands out in glis- 
tening 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. R. 88 1941. 40 in. 
$3.00 
MELANIE (Hillson 1941) M. A lovely tall orchid pink 
with greater depth of color than most in this class. ‘The 
large flowers are ruffled and have good substance. The 
stalks are strong and well branched. H.M., A. I. S. 1941. 
Pers BR. 88 1943. 45) in: $3.00 
MELITZA (Nesmith 1940) M. This salmony flesh self is 
a decided break in color. The standards are delicate ivory 
pink, highly domed and firm. The falls have the same 
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 color. The 
flowers are medium in size of firm substance and are nicely 
placed on well branched stalks. H.M., A. I. S. 1940. A. M., 
IN, JE Se Gee. eter, 1, ee IS, ZI shin, $2.00 
MERINGUE (K. Smith 1940) M. The arched standards are 
fluted at the edge. The falls are wide and flaring, with 
slight venations of brownish apricot at the haft. A freely 
flowering yellow Intermediate. R. 80 1940. 28 in. $1.00 
MEXICO (Kleinsorge 1943) L. A blended bicolor of gay 
and brilliant coloring. The golden buff standards are 
closely domed. The falls flaring and slightly ruffled are 
glowing red brown with a heavy plush like finish. The 
flower is extremely large, the stalk strong and sturdy. Late 
flowering. H. M., A. I. S. 1944. R. 88 1945. 36 in. $7.50 
MING YELLOW (Glutzbeck 1938) M. L. A deep yellow 
self, and one of the largest flowered in this group. H. M., 
Avi. S) 1988 “A. M., Av di. S. 19415 Per, R. 88 1941. 36 in. 
$2.00 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H. Sass 1942) M. Very gay and 
spectacular is this brilliant plicata. Both standards and 
falls are white deeply bordered by wine purple. The long 
flowers are large and firm, the stalk is low and _ widely 
branched. Plant near cream or white iris for best effect. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1943. A. M., A. I. S..1945. Per. R. 88 1944. 
40 in. $5.00 
MIOBELLE (McKee 1945) L. A lustrous medium rose that 
is deeper in color and more evenly blended than Aubanel. 
Full broadly formed flowers with exceptionally heavy sub- 
stance and great lasting qualities. A subdued but warm rose 
blend with a slight undercast of golden copper in the center 
of the flower. A profuse bloomer of rapid increase and has 
proven to be a valuable parent. It is a late flowering variety 
with the widest and most sturdy branching that I have seen. 
A very worth while iris. Tall, vigorous and thoroughly hardy. 
H. C., A. I. S. 1948. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. 40 in. $10.00 
MIRABELLE (Whiting 1941) M. A luscious pink and apri- 
cot blend. The flowers are large with a glistening texture 
and heavy substance. The staiks are tall with especially 
good branching. A lovely iris. H. M., A. I. S. 1941. R. 
86 1948. 38 in. $10.00 
MISS BISHOP (J. Sass 1942) M. A very distinctive white 
iris. The flowers are large and well formed with a gilding 
of gold on the hafts and in the throat. The blooms have 
heavy substance with good branching. Per. R. 88 1944. “s ins 
Bi 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass 1943) This iris may be 
visualized as a greatly improved Elsa Sass for it has the 
same clean fresh coloring with the added beauty of ful! 
rounded form, heavy substance and excellent branching. 
The flowers are ruffled, and the crisp texture adds to their 
loeenignye lal, WE. lc IE fS, Bes ANIMES JN, di, Se ii@els  eteie. 
R. 89 1944. 386 in. $7.50 
MOONLIT SEA (J. Sass 1948) M. The background of the 
flower is white but it is so heavily overlaid lavender violet 
and mulberry purple that there is almost no white showing. 
A very unusual iris. Medium to large flowers on well 
branchedmestal ksamerien © Aan an 4 El el) eee Atria mal 43m 
Per. R. 85 1945. 36 in. $5.00 
MOUNT HERMON (Lowry 1945) M. At the present time 
there are many white iris, but this cool thick textured iris 
ranks with the best. It is on the cool side of white and pro- 
duces a very regal effect in the garden. The flowers are ex- 
ceptionally well balanced with closed cupped standards, 
slightly ruffled and with a distinct silver edging. The broad 
falls are semi-flaring with no visible markings around the 
pale lemon yellow beard. The firm heavy substance in the 
flowers withstands wind and hot sun, and the lasting qualities 
are exceptionally fine. There is a silvery lustre enveloping 
the whole flower like “the dews on Mount Hermon,” hence the 
name, A very lovely iris with a delicious fragrance. Vigorous 
and hardy with strong foliage. The first introduction from 
Mrs. Lowry and it is one of which she may well be proud. 
1Eb, Gop Ato Ie AS, UB, Ble IMI, ANS il, Si MOA, 188, XD) TU 0) a. 
$15.00 
MOUNT WASHINGTON (Essig 1987) M. Large and finely 
formed, this pure white iris has roundly domed firm stand- 
ards, and semi-flaring falls with attractive markings of glis- 
tening gold at the haft. Very tall with splendid branching. 
ee View Age aoe SO me Ace View AS teow 1940 Mee berehe90n194 0) 
$1.50 
MT. VERNON (Washington 1941) M. A clear white self 
of fine form. The standards are broad and highly domed. 
The falls are smoothly finished with no marking at the throat. 
Sturdy stalks and good branching. 36 in. $2.50 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941) M. A large flower 
of mulberry rose of attractive color, and quite different 
from other irises in commerce. It stands out from afar in 
the garden on account of the novel color and strong well 
branched stalks. The general color effect is bright rose pur- 
ple. Hardy and vigorous. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. A. M.., 
AY I. S. 1944. Per: )R. 88 1943) 40 in. $6.00 
NANCY HARDISON (G. Douglas 1945) M. L. So many pinks 
have an orchid tone but this iris is definitely a peach pink 
with the softest blending of pale ochre yellow concentrating 
in the beard and heart of the flower. The pale yellow and 
peach standards are arched and ruffled, firmly held together 
by the strong midrib. The flaring peach falls are broad at the 
hafts and rounded at the tips. The blended colors sparkle as 
if dusted with golden crystals. The flowers have very firm 
substance with eight to ten flowers evenly spaced on four 
way branching stalks. An iris of rare charm that gives a 
very pink effect in the garden. Lovely in every way. H. C., 
A. I. S. 1948. 386 in. Shown on inside of cover. $20.00 
