
GILBERT H. WILD & SON, — SARCOXIE, MISSOURI 
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3 IRIS 
LILAMANI (J. Sass, 1938). 38 inches. The originator’s brief description, “Velvety, blackish 
violet self” gives only a hint of the striking beauty of this superb variety. The coloring 
is deep and pure, the texture lustrous and the flowers full and beautifully rounded. It 
gives a distinctively brilliant garden effect in spite of the depths of its coloring. The 
height and branching are good and the plants very strong and floriferous, with good 
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LIGHTHOUSE (Salb.). ML: 36 inches; A. M. bonze-rose. Closed standards of bronzy-rose; 
semi-flaring falls of rose, edged bronze. Slightly fragrant, gigantic flowers on good stalks 
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LORD OF JUNE (Yeld, 1911). (9.1) S. flappy lavender-blue; FF. rich violet blue. Large 
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LOS ANGELES. 46 inches. Early. Gigantic white flowers, with the standards faintly edg- 
ed blue, and with blue styles, adding a clear note of blue to the center. One of the most 
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LOTHARIO' (Schreiner, 1942). An Amigo-type amoena, very rich and velvety, much taller 
than the famous Amigo and.a bit different in color combination. Stock is scarce Ea. $10.00 
LOUVOIS. Brown, deep rich and velvety, like the lustrous fur of an animal. The new 
French sort has been one of the surprises cf the past two years. Standards are a de- 
cided brown tone, the falls exceedingly dark brown dged to match the standards .......... 
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LUCREZIA BORI. Large yellow. S. cupped, broad and ruffled. F. long and flaring ............ 
and a remarkable rampant flower and free bloomer. The flowers are large, with stand- 
ards and fall the same color, showing no haft markings. Both substance and form are 
good and the 3g inch stems do not require staking ......¢-........0.cceceeees Each $5.00 
MAGNIFICA (Vilm. 1920). (9.1). Slight violet-biue; F. dark reddish violet, with brown 
stripes at the base; yellow beard. Large high-built flowers of extraordinary size and 
sweetly scented. One of the most strikingly beautiful varieties...... Each .30; Per 10, $2.00 
MAID OF ASTOLAT (Sass). E. 45 inches Plicaata. Closed standards of white, lightly edged 
with blue veining; down-falling falls of white, with much violet veining at haft but none 
at edges. Slightly fragrant, large flowers on extra good stalks ........--........ ',.Each .50 
MAIDEN BLUSH. When asked to describe the color of this Iris most people say Apricot and 
I will let it go at that. The color is rich and pleasing. It is a self with no haft markings, 
has domed standards and semi-flaring falls and the substance is very heavy. The flow- 
ers are large and are carried on a well branched 36 inch stem. It is hardy and produces 
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MANDALAY, Seedling No. 40-83, H. M. 1943. Asmooth reddish rose self, a new and very attractive 
color that has been much admired. The standards are domed and the falls flaring. The flowers 
are carried on q well branched 32 inch strong stem. It is a free bloomer and hardy ...... 
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MATTERHORN (Sass). M. 38 inches. A. M. Pure wnite. Closed standards; rounded down- 
falling falls with no veining visible; inconspicuous light yellow beard. Slightly fragrant, 
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MAJESTIC (Bliss, 1923). S. light lavender; F. a rich velvety raisin purple. One of the 
very finest of the Dominion seedlings. A profuse bloom and fine landscape variety. 42 
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MARISHA (Sass-Whiting, 1939). V.L. 38 inches. ‘Tcps in the pink and yellow blends. The 
flowers are frilly, half of gold. One of the last to bloom .................-+...... Each $1.00 
MARCO POLO (Schreiner, 1936). E. 37 inches Named after a colorful personality of the 
‘Middle Ages. A large clear-toned bicolor with lustrous rose standards and brilliant, vel- 
vety, 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 reds ................. 
Each. 30; Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
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M. A. PORTER (Lapham 1930). Very deep violet ............ cece ccc cee ee eens ... Each .30 
MARY BARNETT (Cumbler, 1926). A larger Princess. Beatrice. Georgeous golden beard. 
Omer: the Destilight Oiles, “Fragrant oy. oe ge cece tents eeeye Each .25; Per 10, $1.50 
MARY ELIZABETH (Kirkland 1929). A large well formed flower of a most attractive color. 
The various colors in the petals and style arms seem combined into one harmonious 
whole of rosy brilliance, with darker velvety falls. A flower of rare beauty and grace ..... 
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: MARQUITA ..(Cayeux, 1931). A well named Iris in brilliant ivory yellow, with ochraceous 
maroon veinings on the falls. Standards are ivory deepening to sulphur at the base. 
Falls are the same color, but are entirely lined maroon. Always a sell out. A. M. A. I. S. 
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