TALL BEARDED IRIS (Cont'd) 
MATULA (H. Sass, 1939). L. 38". H.M. ALS. 1939. 
Wizards waved their magic wands, to bring us this 
brilliant blend; rose, rich orange, crimson and buff; 
making a sensational iris. Falls are long, seeming 
to be waved and crimped. $1.00 
MAUD DEMING (Lap-Gage, 1937). L. 42". Large and 
slightly fragrant flowers whose standards are rose, 
washed bronze and with falls of medium red; that 
show veining on light ground at hatt. Wete 
MAJENICA (Cook, 1941). E.M. 36” H.M. A.LS. 1943. 
Retreshing is this iris of exciting salmon tinted pink 
blend with its wide-eyed flowers of crisp lasting 
substance. A self of clear bright colors. $5.00 
MARIMBA (De F., 1943). M. 38’. Very striking solid 
cinnamon self. From an introducer who specializes 
in distinctive new things. Large clean cut flowers. 
$5.00 
MARINELLA (Cayeux, 1937). M. 42’. Rich brown-red 
blend. Standards of golden bronze, flushed red; 
falls of garnet red fading into bronze. $2.00 
MAUNA LOA (Berry, 1926). E. 48". Large deep red 
flowers with violet undertones make this a valuable 
addition to the garden. 40c 
MAY DAY (Hall, 1939). M. 40”. H.M. A.I.S. 1939. In 
tune with spring is this perfect blend of apricot 
orange, the bright orange beard adding a vibrant 
note. 75c 
MAYLING SOONG (Lewis, 1939). M. 38". H.M. A.LS. 
1938. This exquisite flower is a rich yellow self, 
with standards of lemon chrome, semi-flaring falls 
flushed deeper at the center. Named for China's 
First Lady. $3.50 
MELDORIC (Ayres, 1931). L. 38”. H.M. A.I.S. 1981. 
Another good violet-blue. The large blooms are 
borne on tall, sturdy stalks. Velvety in texture. 
Burnt orange beard. 30c 
MELITZA (Nes., 1940). M. 40”. A.M AIS. 1942. 
Uniquely blended is this “one alone” iris of salm- 
ony flesh color with delicate pale ivory pink stand- 
ards and falls and a tangerine beard that enlivens 
the whole flower. $2.00 
MIDWEST GEM (H. Sass, 1937). M. 36". H.M. A.LS. 
1937. Like a sun-ripened peach this luminous yel- 
low and pink blend has a glistening texture as if 
dusted with gold. Petal tips are crinkled. 75c 
MING YELLOW (Glutz, 1938). M.L. 36". A.M. A.LS. 
1941. Stately and serene, a faultless yellow self. 
Smooth substance and slightly waved form. Blooms 
very large. $1.50 

MINNIE COLQUITT (H. Sass, 1942). M. 36". A.M. 
A.LS. 1945. Of course this plicata is different. Heav- 
ily ruffled flowers of white with a heavy, clear red- 
purple border. $5.00 
MISS CALIFORNIA (Salb., 1936). L. 48". H.M. A.LS. 
1938. Always a favorite this beautiful orchid-pink 
stands extremely tall and unforgettable. Makes 
great fans of purple tinged foliage, with tall well 
branched stocks as support. 60c 
MISSOURI (Grinter, 1933). M.L. 37”. Dykes medal 
1937. A giant of clear blue in color. The broad 
flaring flowers are of enamel like texture. 50c 
MISSOURI NIGHT (Callis, 1938). M. 34”. H.M. A.L.S. 
1941. Large flowers of rich indigo blue, brown glow 
at haft but no veining. $1.00 
MODESTE (Gage, 1938). E..34'.. A blend in colors 
of light pink toning to a deeper rose. Bright and 
charming addition to your garden. $1.00 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass, 1943). M. 36”. A.M. 
A.I.S. 1945. Large ruffled flowers, that look like 
lemon ice. A real lemon toned self. $7.50 
MOONLIT SEA (J. Sass, 1943). M.L. 35". H.M. A.LS. 
1943. This flower is a real novelty in coloring. The 
standards and falls are white, but so heavily 
flushed with lavender-violet, that they seem to be 
blue. The falls have a mulberry purple edge, while 
the haft is empire yellow. $5.00 
MORNING CHARM (Lapham, 1941). M. 34’. A beau- 
tiful creation in a shade of rose pink, a self of good 
form. Substance and branching good. $1.00 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis, 1937). M. 40". H.M. A.LS. 
1937. Beautiful pink-rose self. Flowers have a soft 
yellow glow at the heart and a bright golden beard. 
$1.50 
MOUNT CLOUD (Milliken, 1936). E.M. 40". A.M. A.LS. 
1939. A tall clean and clear-cut white flower with 
smooth polished substance. Veining at haft ac- 
centuates the pureness of this beauty. 35c¢ 
MT. ETNA (Maples, 1939). M. 36’’. Snow-topped splen- 
dor standing clear and glistening, whose large 
flowers are smoothly finished and well poised on 
amply branched stalks. $3.00 
MRS. WILLARD JACQUES (Sass, 1938). M. 34". Dain- 
tily frilled and of large sized blooms, this iris is 
really of a deep pink shade, overlaid with apricot. 
40c 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner, 1941). M. 40’. A.M. 
A.I.S. 1944. An innovation in the iris world. Deep 
radiant Mulberry rose self showing a brown shade. 
The beard is a heavy bronze. Flowers are large 
and of fine form and substance, growing on tall 
well branched stalks. $6.00 

18 VE—Very Early. E—Early. EM—Early to Midseason. M—Midseason. ML—Midseason Late. L—Late. VL—Very Late. 
